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Barn Find rare 70s BMW CS Coupe survivor car untouched for 38 years - will it run?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2024
- Barn Find rare 70s BMW CS Coupe survivor car untouched for 38 years - will it run? Jonny Smith heads to the picture postcard seaside village of Saundersfoot in Wales to meet a charming chap who bought a 1970 BMW 2800 CS coupe (aka the E9 model, what went on to become the 3.0 CSL and Batmobile on the race tracks) and drove it no more than a year before putting it into storage. That was 38 years ago.
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The story of how Gor Couser bought it, why he never really drove it, and how they both ended up in Wales from London is a fascinating one. Will Jonny get the straight six engine to fire up? That would be telling, but BMW guru Tony Chamberlain (aka www.tonybmw.co.uk the creator of the Can of Hope) came along to kindly help.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:20 Meet the owner
3:34 Where did the car come from?
4:23 Opening the garage door
5:50 Weird storage story
6:15 Meet Tony BMW
8:37 E9 and CSL history
9:44 Rare mirrors
10:07 Engine bay
10:25 The Batmobile
11:10 Uncovering
11:45 Rear end
12:20 Engine work
13:45 Cleaning ignition
17:54 Ignition problem
18:30 Interior condition
21:18 First turn over
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I'm proud to say I was the instigator of this episode. I've know Gor for 4 yrs and he'd told me about this car he had in his garage. Last year I finally got to see it and as soon as the door opened I thought ......Jonny Late brake show.. I'm so glad Tony BMW and Jonny got it going again after so long and reading all the wonderful comments has made it all so worth while. Jonny and Tony are top blokes and to see Gor's face as it fired up was priceless. He's a great character and I'll be nagging him to get it done if he can raise the funds. Watch this space folks.. On behalf of Gor thank you all so much for your lovely comments and a huge thank you to Jonny and the team for doing this and sharing this beauty with you all.
Dave, we want to thank you for contacting the show and convincing Gor to let Jonny come and film his wonderful E9. Still cannot believe how easily it fired up!
It's a pleasure it's too nice a car to be sat there in the dark! Glad everyone appreciated it great job as always guys. See you for the follow up vid.
Hi David, I live in Summerhill 5 mins away and own a 76 e3 it's the four door saloon version would love to pop over in it some time to take a look at the e9. Lovely cars and great video!!
I betcha ole Gor is an old punk rocker from the way-back times.
@@randallwatkins2805that would be great. I'll get in touch with Gor and we'll arrange a meet up. Leave it with me 👍🏻
There must be someone influential at BMW who thinks to himself 'Why don't we start making stylish, beautiful drivers cars again?' - Early BMW's are easily the pinnacle of beautiful cars.
Let's hope so 🤞🏻
I have a 2 series and really would like pillarless windows. Love the look of a Jag XJC as well.
A time before BMWs became ‘fleet’ cars.
Totally agree as the owner of a M235i Gran Coupe 21 plate. Its a great driving car but BMW have been systematically beating their recent cars with the ugly stick and my Gran Coupe looks OK from the rear but definitely has ugly stick pretensions elsewhere.
@@davidhoughton273Yeah companies need to make money look at the state of Porsche in the early 90’s
BMW do make nice cars it’s just called nostalgia everyone always thinks the past was better but in 50 the same will be said about M3 CSL etc
And I think 2002’s were part of a few companies fleets in Germany in the 70’s I could bet
When he said £400 I was terrified that it was going to be the 1 that I missed out on for £375 in 1985. That 1 was white with Martini stripes, the lad took me out in it and absolutely horsed it, I'll never forget his words: "some tool isn't it?"
It certainly was, we agreed on 375 and I went to get the money from my Mam, when I finally got back to him the next day someone had gazumped me with 400. I'm still not over it
Lot of gazumps in this video
Gor seems like quite the character. He obviously loves his E9 - evident in his finding a garage for it as a priority. Even though he hasn't been able to recommission it for the road over the years, it seems like he's made a concerted effort to prevent it deteriorating any further. It was lovely to see the condition of the engine bay, boot, and interior. I'm sure his diligence paid off with how easily that engine turned over and struck up once Jonny and Tony gave it the once-over. Another great barn find video, and one I particularly hope comes back to the channel with a happy update in the future!
Thank you so much for this comment. We are working to help steer Gor to find the right company who will recommission it in the way he can afford and then use it, probably with tatty paint as-is. We think Gor got quite emotional during the day, and realised he ought to get this beautiful car on the road before he's too old.
One for Yorkshire Car Restoration
@@TheLateBrakeShow I actually love the paint job. A unique colour and a great patina.
This car needs a Go fund me page set up to help Gor out@@TheLateBrakeShow
@@TheLateBrakeShow any chance we can get some updates on previous BF's?
Wow that car so deserves to be saved. It virtually asked to be saved when it fired up....."see, I'm fine"! Beautiful beautiful car.
@lloydbrock2711
… I wholeheartedly agree, you can tell the engine is willing …🕊️❤🕊️… Gor x
Honestly don't know how this channel doesn't have way more subscribers. It's TV show quality, tons of interesting cars and stories.
Better than TV.
Yeah he's a nice guy and has some great content, but I think his EVDS (Electric Vehicle Derangement Syndrome) probably puts some people off? 🤔
It’s growing well. It can take a while for channels to pick up.
Imagine Clarkson trying to make this sort of extra-geeky content!
Its cars. And its being nerdy about cars. That's why. There isn't some air-headed, low-stakes drama going on like Love Island.
Just look at it........ Absolutely beautiful. Same as the South African bmw I get tingles when these come back to life
We're spoiled. That was a delight :)
These old BMW's are so much nicer than any of the new stuff. Was great to see it spring into life so readily, a thing of beauty.
Gotta love a Tony BMW episode! All hail the Can of Hope!
Definitely becoming a fan of these early beamers too; never gave them a second glance when I was a sprog in the 70s and 80s but looking at them now they're just lovely.
This!
@david2281 …Tony BMW and his Can of Hope…Tony BMW and his Can of Hope…
…🕊️❤️🕊 …. Gor x
Im so glad this car and garage brought Gor to this beautiful village!
That has to be the fastest barn find start up… in fact, that started faster than some modern cars!!!!❤
Couldn't believe it. Almost felt weird
This one has got 'please restore me' written all over it!
Another brillant installment dear Jonny!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you for watching. Got any barn finds in NL for Jonny?
@@TheLateBrakeShowI have a friend who has a nice E-type, but it is actually a nicely restored one.
Let me put out my feelers and get back to you! ;)
Hands down one of the very best channels on TH-cam. Jonny always has a relatable warmth and enthusiasm that us petrol heads really enjoy. What a beautiful car too!
Thank you so much for this mention. We built this channel to bring automotive variety to the table, but bring out the emotional attachment we have for these crusty old metal boxes.
A lot in the world right now is expensive and unnecessary, but being a patreon for early access to these kinds of barn finds are the easiest money I spend on anything. I read the synopsis for this video before it went live and have been waiting eagerly all day.
Highly recommended!
Thanks again!
With my next salary I might just adhere! ;))
@mariusml …thanks ever so much for your support to the channel, glad to know you enjoyed the show. 🕊❤️🕊️ Gor x
One of the nicest cars you've featured on the show 👍
And its high bar when you consider previous finds.
Thank you ✊🏽
Old beemers are so stylish, unlike the monstrosities of today! 😵 Great episode ...Cheers guys! 👍
Another fantastic barn find episode, thanks Jonny for creating these. I envy Gor because he can actually say: “I had one of those years ago … and kept it”. If he hasn’t the means to do a sympathetic restoration I’d happily contribute a quid or two to see Gor enjoy the end result in a catch-up episode.
He's a top bloke and one of my best mates. If I had some spare cash I'd do the same as it would be lovely to see it on the road. Maybe we could set up a gofund me for him. Not sure how to do it though ..
@davidtyler2622 wish I was tech save, great idea
$20k should do it. Just write a check.
@malcolm7646 thanks for your positive response, I find it heartwarming that even total strangers are prepared to contribute a quid or two to help with the cost of getting my e9 back to a roadworthy condition.
Let’s hope I can muster the necessary funds.
Jonny and his Late Brake team have many professional contacts, and they are currently talking to various metal fabrication specialists who may be willing to provide quotes on the cost of the necessary repairs to the structural integrity of the car,
obviously it would first need to be hauled away to a bodyshop for a closer inspection of the suspect areas.
It really would be great to see how this project develops in a future episode.
Kind regards
Gor 😊
@gordoncouser5906 You deserve in mate 👍 great car!! I would donate for sure how do i go about that?
I haven't watched a barn find with such a big smile on my face for a long time. I hope he manages to get the funds together to get it back on the road 🙌
The E9 and that colour, wow.. That era of BMW have a special place in my heart, its eye watering every time I see one... 🥰
The look on Gors face when it fired up and came out of the garage was priceless.He seems a nice man hope he one day gets it back on the road.x
…aah thanks 32:30 32:30
I’m a massive old bmw fan and got rid of my e30 years am now can’t afford another one lol. But seriously cannot stop smiling. It’s amazing
☺️
I had a beautiful E30 320ise 2 door in black 20 years ago, before it got nicked. So miss that car.
That beautiful car sooo deserves a restauration.... Gorgeous... 🥰😍🤩
OMG,. I'm a BMW lover I'm lucky enough to own five at present. Three vintage and two daily e60s.
Having said all that ,when this barn find fired up straight away I got a lump in my throat. Respect to all BMW 's of any age. Different gravey baby ❤
Hopefully Tony can in someway help Gor achieve his dream of getting his BMW back on the road. What an amazing survivor and a brilliant episode. 👍👍
Stunning opening scene, what a beautiful place. Tony BMW is awesome. Hope it gets restored
It's glorious!
In the 70s my dad was in the army and we lived in Germany I was 5 or 6,a German neighbour had a bright red one in a lockup under our flats,I'd sit for age's looking at it and helped wash it,it was that front end,on my top 5 cars to own and it has to be bright red,excellent video.
Genuinely laughed out loud, when it started so effortlessly, funny how cars can touch emotions. Love the channel, keep up the good work Johnny.
@sparky6847 I say yes to the above. Well done Jonny and the team 🕊❤️🕊️
Tony BMW is such calm and understated chap. Another brilliant barn find episode!
Tony = car guru
Fabulous. And it started 1st time! Tony’s can of hope is a fantastic things and what a car! Almost like my orange E12.
What a amazing discovery the owner has stored this vehicle with so much love hopefully he gets to use it soon
0:10 There’s a concept! I would quite happily watch 30 minutes of “Rock Pooling with Jonny Smith” 😂
Not with Caterham driver racing booties on tho!
@thelatebrakeshow Jelly Shoes For The Win!
Another great video. Gor is such a genuine, honest and easy going fella. Hope he gets it restored. Well done to Gor, Tony bmw and the late brake crew
This was wonderful, i think if it can be made tidy and road legal and just use it, no need for a full on resto. Definitely a keeper. And what a nice place Saundersfoot is.
It can definitely be mildly renovated and used as a tatty, but mechanically (structurally) sound classic. That's the aim.
The unfortunate reality is it's going to sit in that garage for the next x years while it continues to rot. Hopefully the owner will see sense and sell it on to someone who will restore it and use it again.
If the owner wants to keep the car and use it I'd love the opportunity to help out with some welding to get this back on the road!
@@TheLateBrakeShow I wouldn't want to drive it on todays roads, i get paranoid about being rear ended standing at a roundabout, happened to me twice, first car written off, second time i was driving a transit, did 2.5k damage to it and it was almost new.
@@dwhxyz Hope not if i had it it wouldn't. Different from a Ford Capri an had a great rivalry in the Batmobile vs RS3100
Johnny crowd fund this car to get it restored, it is beautiful, crazy as it seems I love the colour too. Worked at Dick Lovett Swindon 1979 and these cars and the 4 door versions came in for servicing, so remember them well, don't remember this colour tho😊
Love the support from Gor's partner as well! It's nice to see that it matters to both of them.
Haha that's my missus 😂 she'd had a couple of glasses of wine with lunch 🤣
My E9 was sitting for 4 months last year (typical due to weather). I used that time to slowly replace the starter that turned into a few other engine projects. Once everything was back together, I turned the engine to test the starter and get some lube going (I had fogged the cylinders). It immediately sparked up and started running. I still had the garage door closed because I did not expect it to fire up without some turning for 10-20 seconds. I was shocked. Old BMWs and that old M30 engine are bullet proof.
Wow what a wonderful find, beautiful motor car. I hope Gor does manage to get her back on the road and enjoy his motor once again.
One sweet BMW, i hope to see a later follow up episode when it's fixed up and back on the road.
Well done to this awesome bloke Gor, that has been the caretaker for all these years. 👌
@gettin-sendy
thanks ever so much for making those awesome comments about me and my beautiful e9 Coupé.
…🕊️❤️🕊️…
…Gor…
Gor, thankyou for sharing your story so far, we look forward to an update when you have it back on the road, no pressure 😂. 👌
@@gettin-sendy
…hey ho Hoff… …’’but I like sharing’’…
so do I, we all had so much fun on the day, I think both Jonny and TonyBMW would agree with your comments above, and would be delighted to come back to sunny Saundersfoot to shoot an update, at some point in the future.
Structural repairs do take time, so we must all be patient, and I’m almost certain more rust will be discovered once the bodywork specialists can get her up on the ramps for a full inspection, and perhaps even more when they start cutting her open.
Meanwhile it seems there’s a very good chance that another of my favourite TH-cam channels, Yorkshire Car restoration, might be interested in featuring my e9 with an episode covering specific details of the welding and fabrication processes involved, so you might want to keep checking this space for any further updates.
😂 haha, no worries and no pressure, I’m living the beach life here in sunny Saundersfoot, and surprisingly enough I’m actually quite capable of getting very good results with my projects, (which I never like to rush). I would much rather wait until I can have the repairs done properly or they won’t be done at all, whilst I’m her caretaker.
This will be my biggest project to date, it’s certainly the longest I will ever take on in this lifetime.
Now that these incredible guys have found my e9 the project has come back to life I can begin in earnest, and my plans to resurrect sleeping beauty may well have a happy ending after all.
…🕊❤️🕊️…
… Gor x…
Just snooped on the German E9 forum. Only 10 Csi models were painted in colorado orange, 7 of them were delivered to Germany. 🤓 Rare bird... 😁 Now I miss my E12 528i. 😢
Colorado orange! A rare colour for a CS, even a 2800. These were a sort of half breed - the 2000 drum brake rear axle but the E3 engine with the 32/36 Solex INAT carbs, 3HP20 automatic.......the good old days!
When that fired up , I knew it WANTED to be enjoyed again. Love it.
Hope he either restores it or sells it to someone who will..
Just chuck on some new wings,sills rear,valance + a wee bit welding, brake service and a lick of paint !
I think Gor has seen the potential, and our visit has reassured him that it's not as bad as it first looks. Bear with us, but we are trying to get the car booked in for a resurrection!
@@TheLateBrakeShow Thanks Jonny so much for such a great episode, and I agree, it would be an amazing continuation to the story, if you could find a company willing to bring this car back to life on camera.
For it's time the engine output is impressive. If it were mine I would be aiming for solid but presentable - that way nobody will be afraid to use it.
As an apprentice in 1981 - my garage had an immaculate - rust free - pristine - 3.0CSA White/Blue roof/ blue velour seats for sale - £4200 - My job was to prep and polish it. Loved the car - got bought by a local publican who wrote it off within days. i was sick - loved the car. Love the show thanks Jonny
As a classic BMW fan, TH-cam doesn’t get any better than these barn finds for me. Absolutely love it! Cheers Johnny
It's a real shame that this car doesn't have a grill about 20 times bigger than the original classic, said no one ever. Just a beautiful car. I hope you revisit this in a year or two to drive it and chat about the restoration that cost £450
haha yep, new Beemers are designed for crass Chinese tastes in mind. Hopefully now that China's economy is in permanent freefall with Western manufacturers leaving in droves the Chinese market will stop having such a horrible influence on car designs.
BMW’s of that era are simply stunning… and that colour - wow!!❤
I worked in a Datsun-BMW dealer in 1972 and I fell in love with the CS coupe’s. Wonderful driving cars. Comfortable,nimble and quick. One of the all time best looking BMW’s of all time.
Gor should start a crowd fund me page to get it back on the road..
He seems like a decent guy and this is the best barn find video I've seen on TLBS. The way it started blew me away.
Old BMs are so cool whereas the new ones just aren't.
I hope you will follow this card story in the future..
We used to go on holiday to
Saundersfoot in our Mini Clubman estate in the mid 80s - one morning we got up to find the B&B owner on his hands and knees in the car park saying he’d never seen a Clubman with the original sills 😂
likewise have memories of my dads vauxhall firenza breaking down on the way to a static caravanning holiday early 80`s at Saundersfoot..😆😊
As a retired BMW (etc) tech, I truly miss these cars from BMW and M-B. What a great episode, well done!
This car needs a go fund me but instead of giving him the money you restore it for him and do a series on it ❤
Credit to Gor for carefully storing it for all these years, its literally frozen in time! Loved the excitement when it pulled out of the garage under its own steam for the first time, its a beautiful piece of BMW history, good luck with its onward journey! 😊
Seeing it out in the Welsh daylight, it’s just a beautiful machine. I would be over the moon if that was my ride
My father had 2 E9 BMW's in the early 80s, a 3.0 CSI and a 3.0 CSL, I wish he'd kept them as they are worth a lot of money now.
Here's hoping Jonny's (and Tony BMW's) visit and their encouragements spur Gor on to spend what's needed to get the car to pass MOT! The car obviously wants to get back on the road and I, for one, would thoroughly enjoy follow-on 'Late Brake Show' video 're-visits' to show how the owners (or new owners) have refurbished the finds and get them simply roadworthy.
Thank you. Yeah, a revisit is on the cards, and we are trying to guide Gor to book the car in with someone reputable to get the ball rolling. He wants to drive it and enjoy it before it's too late.
Nice to see a bran find editon where a car starts, fantastic!
A perfect barn find with a great story to go with it. Thank you Jonny,Tony BMW and the cars owner Gore. Cheers
Look forward to seeing this on Yorkshire Car Restoration next. Amazing car in a great colour!
Gor, Ive just fallen in love with it too, what a beautiful car, save it, cherish it, daily driver !, Mutts nuts mate 👍
I bought a 2002 i when i was seventeen, drove it 5 mins into town to get the insurance and got side swioed by a truck, right off, no insurance, gutted, always regretted that, but, yiung and stupid!.
Tony BMW, your a goat, hats off to you.
And thank you once again Johnny for a great discovery, damn your good at this shit 😂
How come I love these videos so much when I have no knowledge of mechanicals, engineering and would be totally inept at repairing anything? Keep up the great work Jonny, another fab show.
Thank you so much for watching!
Wow, I live in the area and it’s mad to think what’s hidden away in the garages just down the rd, brilliant and love the fact you had lunch from the Chemist 🤜
Anything with BMW Tony is a must watch.
Difficult to believe how beautiful BMWs used to be (when you see them today)….
Gordon used to be my tattooist years ago. We used to talk about his BMW when getting tattooed
Wow. Looks like a cool guy with a cool car. What a combination 🥰
He was a great guy , we could have listened to his stories all day
…hey Lyell, yes I remember you well, many years back I was tattooing car parts on you in my studio at Northwood Hills, hope you’re good and glad you got to see this video, kind regards, Gor 😊
The jack was the exact same colour as the car, chances of that ?
Thanks again Mr Smith and always nice getting another visit from Mr BMW
Even if she is a little scabby around the edges, Gor's plucky little Beamer is still stunning, especially in that colour.
That was glorious! I LOVE the E9. I think it's just the most beautiful car ever built. I LOVE it in this colour.
This guy is such a lovely dude, a nice BMW owner what a shocker. And a Tony BMW episode too! My second favourite side dude in a car video after the Scottish guy with the £1500 Jag XJ that Jay Emm had on one time.
I'm love the selection of old barn finds but it also the amazing owners and personality's who we get to meet as well. love the LBS
Man...I would love to have one of those old BMWs. Truly a classic beauty. Great barn find rescue.
Great presentation, and superb to see the start of another E9 being brought back to the road. In 2008 we bought a 3.0csi, awesome car to drive, cruises along well, and can still hustle through the corners. Such an elegant profile, with the windows down, always brings a smile to the face!
Being born in Nov 85 and a big BMW fan (I’ve owned quite a few) this was a beautiful watch. Turned over easy and fired up quicker than I do some mornings 😂
I hope it’s back on the road soon as the car deserves it and so does Gor. Bravo as always Jonny 👏🏼
…😂… ‘keep em coming’ …😂… …🕊️❤️🕊…. Gor x
"Tony BMW" should make a youtube channel. Love his super chilled style to contrast to the modern shouting youtubers.
Well done on another great barn find guys.I think Gor has probably got a great story about his life as well 👍
Honestly, Gor's life is fascinating. He married that girl who was one of the three daughters of the armed detective who sold this car to him. They are no longer together, but the family stay in touch.
Yes he does 🤣 I can listen to his stories all day over a few pints.
I cannot beleive it fired up so easily, what a beauty of a Beemer! And what a lovely Chap Gor is.
Great to see TonyBMW and his can of hope again.
I’d love to see Yorkshire car restoration fix this one up. See what you can do Johhny ❤
We've already messaged them...
@@TheLateBrakeShow fantastic. That would be great to see. I’m sure many will agree. Thanks for the reply
Great episode, I know his feeling, I have a 635 csi 79, bought in 97, drove it a couple of months, been sitting sad in my garage ever since
A dream car. I absolutely love early 70s BMWs.
That’s was fantastic.. larger Can of Hope😂And the Car how sweet is that engine
Proof positive that this IS the best automotive channel on youtube. The most fun you can have whilst not floating.....Great work Jonny! ..... and poignant as my '89 525i is at the mechanics.... hahaha If only Tony was in Queensland... Love this car, and particularly the colour...... How fabulous and stylish were these?
Thank you so much for watching. This comment means a lot to us. We always try to bring in the human aspect of car ownership, as that is often just as fascinating.
That car will be utterly spectacular when it's restored!
Stunning thing and in a great colour too. It won't need an MOT any more!
One of the most beautiful cars ever made and this one in a great colour for the period. Investing in restoring the car, if Gor can do it, is better than putting money in the bank. And it is right hand drive. Thank you for sharing guys.
…I really appreciate all the comments about the car, so thanks ever so much and please do keep em coming.
The BMW e9 series looks gorgeous, in my opinion the 70’s Colorado paint (colour code 002) is stunning, and driving around in her was an absolutely thrilling experience.
…🕊️❤️🕊️ …. Gor x
Greetings always a great pleasure watching the two off yourselves finding these rare cars 🚗 🚙🇩🇪⛽️
What a feeling when it comes to life again. Well done! Love this episode.
Cars of yesteryear all seem to have more character inside & out than modern day vehicles. At least it feels that way! What a beautiful thing ! 😍
@kitlai768 …aaah thanks. …🕊️❤️🕊️… Gor x
For some reason I have an image in my head of a 20-something Gor in 1985 bombing around London in this car with a matching bright-orange mohawk. What a character!
Us too!
What a colour. Another amazing find worth saving 👍🏻
We all gotta sponsor him to get it back on the road with motor and so on.. and it needs a polishing day to bring back the faded colour.
Crowd fund
I’d donate to that
Thanks for making this the joy when it fired up was clear on everyone's face.
The smile on that man's face, tells us how happy he is, you lot came to help!
I bought one of these as my third ever car in early 1988 with my first proper salary after leaving University.
It was the car I had always wanted a child.
I kept it for 13 years….much of that time as a daily driver!
It was a 1972 Manual CS(carb)…so quite rare with the manual box….in Baikal Blue metallic with a light brown interior. It was a one owner from new car with 80k miles on the clock.
How much did I pay for it?……. £1300 ! 😮
In then end we had to sell it as by the end I was married with very young children and we couldn’t afford the ongoing rust bills anymore! 😂
What a beautiful car, I love the E9 and that colour looks spectacular. I really hope Gor finally gets to get his lovely BMW back on the road and enjoy it for more than a few months this time! Well done Jonny and Tony! 👏🏻
That is a beautiful BMW....Good luck to getting her back on the road!
The E9 was a beautiful car. It's now time to get the restoration it deserves. 😊
Gor sounds like the sort of guy you could easily pass a night at a hotel bar with and then the next day you wouldn't be able to remember half of the amazing stories he told you :=)
Now that is a nice car, Jonny. It deserves to be saved, especially after it's response to the Can of Hope. Good luck to Gore.
I remember seeing one at the 1971 LA Autoshow it was silver on a turntable and I thought it was the most beautiful car I had seen
Absolutely brilliant episode, but then again, they all are. Cheers Jonny.