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RC Classic Garage
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2020
All round petrol head and car enthusiast. This channel is all about the ownership experience of a collection of classic cars.
I collect cars that I love, I enjoy using them and sharing them with the classic car community.
I post a variety of content from :
- my own cars ownership experience
- working on and maintaining my classic cars
- car meets and events I attend
Documenting my ownership experience with my:
- Ferrari 360
- Jaguar Etype
- Alfa Touring Spider
- Alfa Duetto
- Alfa 1750 GTv
- MGA Twincam
- Porsche 911
- Porsche 928
- AC Cobra rep
- Fiat 500F
rc_classic_garage
I collect cars that I love, I enjoy using them and sharing them with the classic car community.
I post a variety of content from :
- my own cars ownership experience
- working on and maintaining my classic cars
- car meets and events I attend
Documenting my ownership experience with my:
- Ferrari 360
- Jaguar Etype
- Alfa Touring Spider
- Alfa Duetto
- Alfa 1750 GTv
- MGA Twincam
- Porsche 911
- Porsche 928
- AC Cobra rep
- Fiat 500F
rc_classic_garage
The truth about Ferrari ownership - the good, the bad and the ugly #ferrari #ferrari360
I fulfilled a dream 4 years ago by buying a Ferrari. In this episode I ask if it was worth it and would I do it again?
I give my opinion on the brutal honest truth of Ferrari ownership and hopefully balance the good with the bad and the ugly parts of the ownership.
I hope you enjoy it and it helps you if you are looking for a Ferrari 360.
I give my opinion on the brutal honest truth of Ferrari ownership and hopefully balance the good with the bad and the ugly parts of the ownership.
I hope you enjoy it and it helps you if you are looking for a Ferrari 360.
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I bought a cheap unloved Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv for £1000, was the restoration worth it?
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15 years I bought this 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv mk1 for £1000, I then set out with a restoration of the under appreciated Alfa. In this video we cover what the restoration cost and was it all worth it 15 years on? I have loved watching this car go from a cheap unloved classic to becoming a true Italian icon during my ownership. Here are the videos I reference where I shared the car with other T...
How to perform a Compression Test on your engine
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In this video I do a compression test on my 1750 Alfa Romeo GTv This video shows how to do a compression test and what to look out for when doing one. You can assess weak rings, leaking valves or a blown head gasket
Rare Barn Find MGA Twin Cam - my restoration - 13 years on #restoration #barnfinds
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My Barn Find MGA Twin Cam - 13 years on restoring this rare racer This is a story of my 1959 MGA Twin Cam found in a barn in South Africa and it’s 13 years journey of being restored and brought back to life #barnfinds #mga #mg #restoration #repair
I bought the cheapest Jaguar E-Type, was it worth it? 11 years on
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11 years ago I bought the cheapest Jaguar E-Type I could find. It had been sitting in a barn in South Africa for the previous 12 years forgotten and untouched. I had to bring it back to life, ship it half way around the world and get it into good running condition. Was it all worth it? I have shared the refurb of the car on TH-cam with you in a series of videos.
2 essential upgrades, game changers for classic cars, hi-torque starter and electronic ignition
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Two game-changing upgrades that can make your classic car far more reliable: electronic ignition and a high-torque starter. My cars used to struggle to start and I did these 2 upgrades and it has changed by ownership experience, I use and enjoy the cars a lot more now. Here is a link to Jethro Bronners video where he covers the 123 distributor and his 100,000km journey using it. th-cam.com/vide...
Porsche 911 996 cost of ownership, full maintenance costs for the last 5 years vs a Ferrari 360
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In this video we look at the cost of maintenance of this 1998 Porsche 911 996 for the last 5 years in detail and compare it to the cost of running a Ferrari 360 over the similar time period. You may be very shocked at the comparison! I was surprised! This is the video of the £25,000 spent on the Ferrari 360 over 6 years th-cam.com/video/Z66uLRM0UsE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g1NfEz1fT9Xo-ah6
I bought a Porsche 911 (996) - The Forgotten 911 That Deserves More Love!
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I am pleased to introduce the latest addition to the garage - a 1998 Porsche 911 (996) 6 speed manual, cabriolet. This car is not everyone’s favourite 911s but I think it’s a great bargain and was a defining time for Porsche as they moved to a more modern look and feel. I plan on do quite a bit with the car so please follow its progress.
The best car park in the world - Goodwood Revival 2024 public car park
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Goodwood Revival 2024 public car park While the action on the track is spectacular, I think there are some real hidden gems parked in the public car park. These are cars brought by the spectator enthusiasts from all over the world and thus had to be one of the best car parks in the world. It was wet and muddy but that did not stop anyone.
Unrestored & Original vs Restored, Classic Car dilemma, preserved Etype vs make perfect Fiat 500
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Today, we're diving into a debate that's as old as the cars themselves: unrestored and original versus fully restored classics. We’ll be using two prime examples from my collection -my 1968 unrestored Jaguar E-Type and my 1968 fully restored Fiat 500. Let me know which you prefer in the comments #automobile #jaguar #etype #fiat #fiat500 #restoration #review #original #car #cars
Ferrari’s Biggest Bargain - the Ferrari 360 and why now is the right time to buy one
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Ferrari’s Biggest Bargain - the Ferrari 360! In this video I discuss why now is the right time to buy one! You can get a 360 for £45k - £55k and a relative bargain compared to other Ferraris. Only Ferrari's underdogs, like the 308 GT4, Mondial, and 400/412, have been labeled bargains in recent times, and even those are on the rise! As a proud owner of this Ferrari 360 for the past four years, I...
Taking my Ferrari 360 to Goodwood Breakfast meet - Super Sunday 2024, classic, super and hypercars
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Taking my Ferrari 360 to Goodwood Breakfast meet - Super Sunday 2024, classic, super and hypercars One of my favourites tracks in the world, Goodwood, hosts a breakfast meet a few times a year. This Sunday was Supercar Sunday. #ferrari #lamborghini #zonda #astonmartin #astonmartinvalkyrie #car #supercars #hypercars porsche #mclaren #koenigsegg
Rebuilding my rare 1960 Alfa Romeo Touring spider EP2 - 12 year restoration update
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This is my rare 1960 Alfa Romeo Touring spider 2000. I bought this Alfa 12 years ago as a complete restoration project. This is an update of the project as well as moving to the next stage as it’s transported to Boepie to fit the fully rebuilt engine and gearbox and get it up and running. It comes out of my workshop and sees the light of day for the first time in many years as it’s transported ...
Ferrari 360 F1 gearbox issues - how to check and top up the F1 transmission fluid
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Ferrari 360 F1 gearbox issues - how to check and top up the F1 transmission fluid
Taking my 1968 Fiat 500 to Auto Italia, Italian Car Day at Brooklands 2024
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Taking my Fiat 500 to Auto Italia, Italian Car Day at Brooklands 2024. This is one of Brooklands biggest events and there are hundreds of Italian cars from Fiat, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati to Lamborghini- it really is an amazing day if you are a car fan.
Ferrari 360 alarming maintenance costs - so buy wisely
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Ferrari 360 alarming maintenance costs - so buy wisely
Classic Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv gearbox fix for a syncro grind, interior refresh, annual service - EP 2
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Classic Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv gearbox fix for a syncro grind, interior refresh, annual service - EP 2
Comparing the iconic Jaguar Etype to the spirited Alfa Romeo GTv 1750
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Comparing the iconic Jaguar Etype to the spirited Alfa Romeo GTv 1750
Ferrari 360 Spider soft top fix for common issues - how to top up the hydraulic fluid
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Ferrari 360 Spider soft top fix for common issues - how to top up the hydraulic fluid
This is what every petrolhead should want - a pure drivers car - Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv Junior
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This is what every petrolhead should want - a pure drivers car - Alfa Romeo 1750 GTv Junior
Zachs Garage one of the best private car collections - rare classic and supercars
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Zachs Garage one of the best private car collections - rare classic and supercars
Classic 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600 review - true Italian icon #alfa #alfaromeo #cars
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Classic 1967 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider 1600 review - true Italian icon #alfa #alfaromeo #cars
100’s of classics on display for Britain’s biggest New Year’s show at Brooklands 2024
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100’s of classics on display for Britain’s biggest New Year’s show at Brooklands 2024
The Porsche 928 is fast becoming a desirable classic and iconic grand tourer
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The Porsche 928 is fast becoming a desirable classic and iconic grand tourer
Rebuilding my rare Alfa Romeo Spider - Ep 1
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Rebuilding my rare Alfa Romeo Spider - Ep 1
AC Cobra raw v8 power - why I built one
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AC Cobra raw v8 power - why I built one
Garage tour of my 9 Classics spread over 2 Continents - ACCobra, Etype, Ferrari, Alfa, Fiat, MG
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Garage tour of my 9 Classics spread over 2 Continents - ACCobra, Etype, Ferrari, Alfa, Fiat, MG
Garage tip: How to find an air or vacuum leak the easy way
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Garage tip: How to find an air or vacuum leak the easy way
Jaguar Etype Ep 7 - upgrading my gauges installing a GPS speedometer
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Jaguar Etype Ep 7 - upgrading my gauges installing a GPS speedometer
The F30 BMW 328i Msport is a forever car. The Ferrari cannot compare
I don't have the right to talk but the worst part of owning an exotic is all the guys who want to race you from the lights. I had a RX-7 and I got so sick of it that I swapped cars with my wife. She thought the racer guys were just flirting with her.
Great advice. Can I suggest get an Alfa 4C. Better performance. Much cheaper maintenance. Increasing values. And Carbon + Aluminium structure. I would like a 458 or 488 though. Well just being honest.
For a little country such as Britain, they knock out some beautiful cars over the years
I’ve never had any problems with people when I drive my Etype or Porsche - everyone is just smiling. I would never buy a Ferrari or McLaren because of the negative reactions you get.
Howany of the warning lights come from people not driving it?
If you can afford the maintenance the repairs, there isn’t too much bad. You get to drive an exotic sports car that looks amazing..
Give me one any day. I could only imagine the maintenance costs but would love anything built by Ferrari.
Saffa prick
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Nice🎉
A 2 plus 2
Yes it is
A few different experiences: 1) I’ve owned 7, and currently own 5. They are extremely dependable. 2) Not expensive to own at all IF you stay away from the dealer. Find a non-dealer mechanic. 3) I’ve had my 348 since 1998, and my 430 since 2007. These ARE absolutely forever cars! 4) buy one with high mileage and good maintenance history.
Thank you for the interesting video😊but why is it no forever car?
I treat my etype as my forever car
Gorgeous!! Arguably the most iconic car ever built!
It's mileage not milleage. See 3:35
I own a Ferrari 812. I had a beer bottle thrown at her on the highway last year. Smashed windscreen and dented roof. Thankfully Ferrari dealer fixed it to perfection. My baby only goes out these days on very special occasions and owner days. I am in Australia. She is my forever car. I’ll never sell her.
Your automobile sir top down is one of the sexiest Ferraris. Congratulations
I'm an old boy from Texas and I think if you have a Ferrari and don't drive it that's like having a beautiful woman and not making love to her all the time😊
Sounds like a hot beautiful woman.
My high school girlfriend's father bought an XKE convertible in, I think, 1961. He let me drive it on two occasions, taking it out by myself. Remember I was a teenaged boy. Was he totally out of his mind? To say it was a thrill is an understatement. I remember those two rides to this very day. Stunning car.
Great presenter
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Stunner!
Great work and love for one of best styled cars in my lifetime. Absolute beauty
It's nice to have and enjoy nice things
I owned a shop where I worked on furr-are-E's. The owners I dealt with were all white-male-racist punks. Closed the shop and returned to university. I am thankful I outgrew furr-are-E's.
A fast car with a SLOW DOWN light????????🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Maybe it’s telling me something about the way I drive
I have had a 360 for 8 years and I have been lucky in not spending anything like that much post getting it up and running post buying. If you drive it and service it then you should be OK, my engine light has come on once in 8 years so you may have been unlucky
This is why i have a porsche
"I decided to take my E type to as many rallies as possible.." Might be the coolest thing I have heard?
But it got better from the 360 and up
Given your other cars, maybe buy an older ferrari that will address your biggest issues. I have a 308 and testarossa and have never had maintenance issues. It's when you get into these Ferraris with more electronics and warning lights etc
A friend of mine drives a Ferrari. And he said some people think his a WANKER.!!
This One for the pre Modern era, actually was rated as a very reliable possible everyday GT cruiser from Ferrari, not that many electronics yet, like today, and these make people great retirement toys.
So far I only had positive reactions for driving my F. Maybe because it's a vintage car. Otherwise I quite agree with you, especially for the milage issue.
Any roof issues?....in function or, rain ?...
Roof is pretty good in the rain, but I have only been caught out once in the rain. I have had no mechanical issues, it got very slow and I had to top up the fluid which I did a video on and it fixed the issue.
Good video, really glad I can’t afford one☹️☹️☹️☹️
.............................................. owned 5 of them all relate to the Ugly........ People STARE at you very uncomfortable.....Always somp t'n wrong in shop..... girls only wany you for your money.............. noisy & in California just another car.....Always worried someone will scratch it....STRESS!!!!!!
in one word "absolutely amazing "
One needs to be wealthy to buy the cars and wealthy to pay the maintenance, service, repairs, etc.
You have to remove the engine to maintain the belts? I was browsing auto trader today, the 360 model is currently the "cheapest". Having an unreliable exotic puts me off. I live in the countryside so maybe I would not experience too much negativity, not sure. Last week I got a bill of £950 for a faulty headlight control unit on my Mercedes, I find big / unexpected bills quite off putting.
Thanks for watching, the 360 cambelts can be changed with the engine in, it’s the earlier 355 that the engine comes out to change the belts. This is one of the reasons I chose the 360, but I got a few “surprises” along the way.
So it holds its value if you don't drive it ????? .. 4yrs at 4k a yr = 16k is that just not as bad as depreciation
That’s why the maintenance it’s a bad element as at 8 percent of the value of the cars it’s high, imagine the “cost of ownership” if it depreciated onto of that.
I know it so well
This sums up Ferrari for me . Yeah nah .
I considered a Ferrari. Instead, I went with something more reliable: Lamborghini Huracan. It's pictured left. 3 years of problem free ownership. I get the history, the performance, the sound, and the experience without the Ferrari nonesense....much better. BTW, the judgement thing is a British thing. People in Canada and the U.S. love the car, let me in, waive, take pictures, and love to chat about the car. Nothing but positivity. It says a lot about a culture when the people within it can't appreciate something like a Lambo/Ferrari without casting judgement on the owner, which is simply a reflection of the own insecurity and feelings of inadequacy.....I'll stay on this side of the pond thanx.
interesting! I was wondering if it is the same in the US. glad to read it is not.
Thank you , that’s why after 32 years I’m still happy with my Lotus Omega ,
nah! it's not wokey enough should be sockin' pink and pink fluffy tyres. also pink fluffy dice.
Thank you , Great Video !!....Years ago ,I started a Picture Car Co....to provide cars for filming and on-camera use , it allowed me to drive Lambo(s), Ferrari(s) , Roll(s) ,etc....I was fortunate to enjoy the Driving joy and experience , without the Cost of ownership. I appreciate your Honest and Objective Review of your Ferrari Experience.....Godspeed..
Thanks very much
Since 2010 I have owned 8 brand new Ferraris. The first, a California, within 18 months I put over 32,000 miles on it. In total two Californias, a Cali T, a Portofino, two FFs, and now have a GTC4Lusso and a 812GTS. All are/were daily drivers! The Calis, the FFs, and the Lusso are driven in the winter here in NW Ohio with SottoZero snow/ice tires. Currently the Lusso has 40k+ miles and the 812GTS over 14k miles. With well over 250,000 miles since 2010, daily driving the cars, I have had very few problems. The first Cali had a wiring issue in the driver door, which many had. It also had a current sensor in the trunk lid for the top mechanism fail. The 812GTS had an oil leak on the top of the intake. And the Portofino had the left computer display quit. But, again, this is all with well over 250,000 miles of daily driving. That seems very reliable to me. I am not a car collector, but a car owner that loves to drive the cars and am fortunate enough to be able to trade them in every few years. Great video too!
Black ones are cool