The Private London Car collection full of the rarest Custom and Bubble cars
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Jonny Smith visits an incredible private London car collection full of the rarest custom and bubble cars. By private we mean it is within the basement of a block of flats, and is only seen by owner (and serial automobilia collector Gary Hillman). From his ex-Jay Kay Ferrari FF and 1959 Cadillac Eldorado convertible daily drivers, to his hundreds of vintage pedal cars, Gary Hillman's Car Cave is like no other.
Amazing to think that on an unassuming South London street pedestrians are walking past some of the world's most famous custom show cars, built by non other than George Barris. Barris was the creator of numerous wild customs throughout the 1950s to 1980s, including the Batmobile and the General Lee. Gary used to own 12 Barris custom one-offs, but now has 4; Alvin's Acorn, The Sidewinder, Sand Draggin and Pool Hustler.
Amongst these dusty custom legends sits rows of 1950s bubble cars. Gary not only collects BMW, Messerschmitt, Trojan, Heinkel and many other quirky microcars, but he also part owns the Peel Engineering firm which remanufactures the world's smallest car - the Peel P50.
And if you appreciate motorbike stunt riders, Gary owns one of Eddie Kidd's bikes and Evel Knievel's old Messerschmitt TR200 bubble cars. Weird but true.
Please see the chapters for each vehicle featured in this episode.
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Jonny Smith
Creative content maker, car presenter & car pervert for hire since '98
Website: www.carpervert.com
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:28 Supported by EBC Brakes
0:45 Meet Gary Hillman
1:20 Ferrari FF (ex Jay Kay)
2:49 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible
5:17 Scootacar mk1
6:18 Peel P50 bubblecar
7:29 Monowheels!
8:25 Peel Trident mould
8:25 George Barris kustom cars
9:49 Alvin's Acorn Barris custom car
11:18 Sidewinder V8 trike by Barris
12:20 Vintage pedal cars
12:40 Andy Saunders' street legal speedboat
13:04 Amphicar amphibious car
13:43 The speedboat car
14:50 Sand Draggin' Barris custom buggy
16:31 Eddie Kidd's stunt bike
16:58 Peel Trident bubble car (with trailer!)
17:19 Evel Knievel's Messerschmitt
17:49 1940s Pocheron microcar
18:35 BMW Isetta 300
19:07 Trojan 200 bubble car
19:26 Pool Hustler mad custom car!
20:13 Lambretta Mink prototype
20:37 Rytecraft Scootacar
21:08 Vintage funfair dodgems
22:01 1957 Performer powerboat
23:55 Cars in Gary's penthouse
24:52 Peel Trident original
25:12 Peel P50 prototype bubble car
26:30 Thanks, like and subscribe
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I sometimes wonder why I look at "proper" telly ... this stuff is streets ahead! You bring us beautifully presented, truly unique content, that is fascinating, whimsical and entertaining. Top notch.
Jonny's productions feel unpretentious, raw and minimally edited. TV productions are full of fluff and inauthenticity. Although not on TV now, I don't know how people watch the fabricated, fake scenes of shows like The Grand Tour, when they have challenges and races.
I gave up on my television connection years ago.
I've not had a TV for more than 20 years!
To be honest, I don't know why anyone would.
Threw my TV in a skip 4 years ago, never looked back.
Bugger. I was just going to say all that 👍
Watching the FF nearly curb the wheel, whilst reversing in to the garage had me on edge.
That made me twitch too!, 😄.
And me !
it made my day to actually see it being used. you can repair curb rash
It's a car, use it as a car, not some princess..
My mate has a 76 Bentley, a bit rough, but his daily driver...
My neighbours freeked out when I moved in.. and was taking stuff out of the back seat, and boot off a Bentley to move in... 🤪
Twatted the bumper on the kerb tho :|
This collection needs to be housed in its own museum for the world to see. This is on another level.
I love the fact that this man has obviously worked hard, done well for himself and he is now preserving rare gems from around the world. Fair play.
What did he do to create all his wealth ?
@@bextar6365 construction or property delevoper if my memory serves me right.
Wow wow what a fantastic video and a amazing collection love the pent house lol brilliant
I love seeing someone with a bit of coin who still has an interest in cool stuff. Money doesn't buy taste. He has both.
pity it's hidden away though
Didn't think this would be one for me with the bubble cars, throughly enjoyed it. What a down to earth bloke, thank you to Gary for allowing it, thanks to Jonny &team for making it!
Thanks Jon. Yes, there's so much in this Cave, what with the Barris Kustoms, the '59 Cadillac and Eddie Kidd' s stunt bike. Eclectic was a word invented for Gary Hillman.
@@TheLateBrakeShow The question should be, did he get planning permission to burrow?
@@TheLateBrakeShow Obviously, he lost people during the blitz. Not being an analyst, but he has built that bunker.
Wow gary brilliant collection thanks for letting us see it jonny well done on the content mate keep it coming loving it 👍 😊
This guy needs a museum not a basement! What a fabulous collection. Good to hear Andy Saunders name again. Not herard it in a while. I remember being blown away by his stuff in magazines in the 80s
Andy built some really great stuff, last time I saw his name his Mentley Insane?? was for sale.
If anyone knows of a good doc on George Barris and his work, do tell.
There''s a green microcar that Jonny missed out, near the French car, anyone know what it is?
@@georgechickful I read that brother Sam Barris was the real creator and hands on guy, George was the front office and promotor guy.
Totally agree that these need to be viewed in a museum setting with all signs on the walls. I’d happily pay to see this collection. Used to own a Trojan way back when, drove into a parking space then would lift the back end in to park it as reverse gear was difficult to operate. Not a very safe car as the back end would tend to wobble like a rudder on a boat so constantly correcting the steering. Heating was a hazard as it took hot air off of the exhaust pipe.
That’s the coolest Penthouse Apartment I’ve ever seen. This is a man who’s never said the words “ Sorry, I can’t do that. My wife won’t let me.”
An actual cave full of cars and car stuff...The antithesis of click bait. Excellent.
Only Johnny could bring us gold like this. Fantastic.
And thanks!
I'm not going to argue with that Sean.
@@TheLateBrakeShow 👍🙂
This is the coolest Guy and Car Den I’ve ever seen- Thank you for showing us Gary and Johnny for making this.Uber cool👌
"Everyone Stars creasing up" love it british lingo at its finest 👌
That 1950s futuristic penthouse is probably one of the best thing I’ve seen in years.
Absolutely bonkers collection, what a lad Gary is.
If Elon Musk gets his way.. it will be Peel Drag Racing in London...
This is what makes The Late Brake Show so special, Jonny enters these kind of gems and lets us enjoy it with them.
Many thanks Michel. Welcome aboard TLBS
His penthouse is beautifully adorned with these microcars! Exquisite taste. Thank you for sharing your collection with us!
Fabulous collection and the FF as a daily....he's my hero
I could have watched at least another 2 Hours of this Car Cave. Just a brilliant collection of Fun stuff and Art all in one place. Thank God for people like Gary for owning this collection and letting us see his pride and joys. Thank you Jonny for filming this, because simply we wouldn't get to see this wonderful private collection without you. Best thing I've watched this past 7 Days. 👍🙂👍
I had the police car pedal car for Christmas 1966 and I wouldn't get out of it! I ate my Christmas Dinner sitting in it!!!
Easily one of the best videos that I have ever watched on TH-cam.
What a wonderful eclectic collection. 1959 Cadillac and Peel bubble cars, two ends of the car spectrum. Fantastic.
Can't stop watching this
Everything looks so dusty, the lack of sneezing in this video is very impressive
Best episode yet. What a sound guy too
What a down to Earth bloke too. Fair play to Gary for keeping his head on.
I'm an American, only 31, but WOW! I did NOT expect to see those old school Barris creations in this garage, and all the bubble cars! This guys is a true gear head, or should I say, petrol head? Awesome collection!
To coin an oft-heard phrase... "Oh my gosh...!"
WHAT an incredible, eclectic mix of art-meets-automobile.
As much as it's wonderful seeing past car-caves, full of hyper-expensive, lottery-winner-only cars, I'm inclined to say that THIS has been my absolute favourite episode, EVER...!!
What a seemingly unassuming chap Gary is - but with a clear-as-day love of the unusual and likely forgotten.
A stunning piece of video 'journalism', Jonny - thank you for being 'curious' on our behalf 💖
Omg this unlocked a memory! I used to work on the U.K. storage hunters years ago, and we borrowed some
Items from him for the show! Remember loads of these, incredible stash here!
Surely you can't be suggesting storage hunters is completely faked for tv??? ;)
@@juancornetto8243 hehe… noooo it’s real honest.
@@juancornetto8243 CUT THE LOCK GREEN MILE!
@@stotheh Boom!
Absolutely mental oriental, although I have seen some of this collection before Gary’s Penthouse is something else. Love love.
good to see Andy Saunders' RunAground is in a safe place :) what an awesome machine :)
i made a 3D model of RunAground as a GTA mod a few years ago, its one of my favourite cars too.
I contacted Andy Saunders, as i couldn't find reference pics for my model, and he sent me some magazine cuttings from his collection, what an awesome guy :)
I've been saving this for when I couldn't find anything to watch and I'm glad I did, absolutely topper collection 👌
I'm speechless!! That's about as eclectic as eclectic gets!! Everybody has done stamps, coins, fridge magnets or keyrings, why not be a little different and collect bubble cars and pedal cars, brilliant. Nice guy as well.
i love that the peel sticker is peeling off !
I did some work for Nick Mason 20 years ago and went to his office/garage down a back street near kings cross. He had numerous cars there including his Ferrari gt250 and his pink Floyd drum kits, but the thing that impressed me the most was the original three seater push bike from the Goodies!👍😁
You are easily pleased then....
I don't know what to say without reapeating my self, but, Holy hoard batman! What can you say about this stuff. The world has some truly wonderful people in it and you seem to find a new one every week Jonny. Brilliant stuff.
Gray, cheers v much for the comment.
I last watched a TV in 2008! Mind you am addicted to youtube now!
JUST. WOW!!
MIND BLOWN.
Best Car (quirky vehicles/collections) Cave yet for me and as described...it's a museum of long forgotten artifacts...only to be followed up with a '50's US Diner/Penthouse/Art Gallery!! Reckon this could have easily been a two hour show with the knowledge and details Gary has of his stuff.
Absolutely awesome to be able to see such a personal collection.
Thanks to you for taking us there and thanks to Gary for letting us in.
Still in shock...!!
I wish to say THANK YOU to Gary Hillman for generously letting us see his very special private collection. - That was great .. Loved the Ferrari too.
21:04 next to the supercars..you didnt mention the blue "Forshaga Shopper" made in Sweden, Norsjö Mekaniska Verkstads.. 1Hp! I had one when I was younger. Really, really fun to ride.😀
'Totally awesome man' might be the best thing i've seen on youtube this year - had to pause halfway through to watch Dad can I borrow the car!
Gary is a legend for sharing his collection. Serious taste there!
What a absolutely brilliant collection of cool stuff. Gary’s the man
Well, THIS was better than anything on the tele tonight! Thanks for the entertainment. And THANK YOU Gary, for being gracious enough to allow us to view your collection.
Wow I sat in a Cadillac like that once. Love the pedal cars
Big thanks to Gary for sharing, brightened my day, and Jonny for his enthusiasm, Top Trumps Custom Cars, the ultimate reference material 😉
I still have my pack somewhere...
Love this! What a great episode. Gary........top chap!!
Wow. Just wow. What a great start to my day! Some collection...
Gary has the most fantastic love for Art Deco & Rocket age style !
What a amazing collection👍😎 !
Hay Jonny Great to See this weird and unusual Car Stuff thanks again love the bits and bobs of your show best wishes
Thanks to Gary for the letting us all view this incredible collection - love it.
What a nice man, congratulations on all your success
Jonny Smith is becoming a very much revered and admired motoring specialist. A younger Harry Metcalfe. His delivery and diction is clear and concise no emotional oratory plain and simple delivery that keeps you hanging for the next sentence . His ford Granada special was sublime
I wish you well young man and I am very much looking forward to this
Anthony, that's really kind. Thank you so much for watching the episodes and supporting the channel.
what a fabulous collection, and a fabulous video once again - thank you for sharing this with us!
Unbelievable the number of rare items he has. Truly unbelievable!
Awesome, and to finish in front of a sign from The Winchester Club!
We need more, "living alright…"
I could be so gooooood for you...
Not sure I've seen Jonny's face light up with such shock and awe so many times in such quick succession and be stumped and ask what it is. What a great collection.
That has to be one of the most interesting and eclectic collections I have ever seen! Beautiful!!
Amazing collection and lovely chap 👍😁
2 of the nicest blokes I've ever had the pleasure of corresponding with and both were behind the best Goodwood FOS's i've ever worked thanks to their wonderful cars! Great to see more of Gary's collection after hearing so much about it
Cheers Jonny and Gary. Amazing collection, lost for words really.
Sorry can we all stop and take appreciation to this absolute legend of a guy with a mind blowing collection! He has worked hard made some money and spent it on his passions! 🤌
great Video ! Thanks ! and thank you Gary for having the generosity to share all these wonders with us ! regards from France.
Oil leak next to the BMW, makes sense. Amazing collection, top vid Jonny.
What an amazing collection.
Cars treated with respect, and not rusting away in some rich pricks barn...
Collecting dust in some rich prick’s basement...
I don’t see the difference. The guy with cars in the barn enjoys them as much as this guy does.
Amazing Collection and a down to earth guy
Your innate respect for the folks you interview plus your passion and knowledge of their foibles gets you to places others cannot get too.
Thanks so much for sharing an astounding eclectic collection.
Cheers
Cheers v much Steven.
Needs to do some restoration on the show cars (or at least lightly buff them up), clean up the other micro's and peddle cars and put them somewhere that people can come see them! That's history being hidden away and forgotten by everyone! Should have the Batmobile peddle car that was sitting on top of the pool table with the other Barris cars! These need to be out and seen so younger generations can see and be inspired by them and older generations can remember them. Great collection and great that he's saved them from being crushed or recycled into doorknobs or something, but it's a shame to see them sitting, rotting away, flat tires, and built up dust all over them.
George Barris style is identifiable from a mile away. As a 70s kid anything Evel Kninevel is ultracool.
I am so grateful that Gary exists. He is doing important work. If stewardship was left to the general public most of these cars would have returned to dust. Jonny thanks for sharing your passion
That collection must be worth millions. The Isetta alone he just bought must have been extremely expensive and that collection of classic pedal cars is priceless.
Great collection and hidden in a very inconspicuous building, you'd never know from the street..
Love small cars, I fulfilled a minor life ambition this summer with the purchase of a smart car, it's the best vehicle I have ever owned. The number of people I piss off with a cheeky overtake on the dualcarageway is an endless joy, don't underestimate the turn of speed that's achievable.
Such a great watch! Enthralling beginning to end. Thank you both.
Wow! As collections go that has to be up there with the most unusual and unique there ever can be. Love it! 😎
At this moment, Jay Leno is saying "Wow Gary's got way better stuff than me"
Wow wow wow, what an interesting and likeable guy! Fab collection...
This is my favourite ever episode ! As soon as I saw Saunders speedboat I knew it would be good ! Fantastic love the 59 ..love it all
Thankyou Gary for sharing your lovely collection with us through Jonny.
Absolutely fantastic...!!!
This was bar none one of the most fascinating car caves I've ever seen, anywhere. Great job!
I’m picturing him eating a pasty in a high vis in the FF with a mountain of paperwork on the dash.
What a wonderful treasure trove of fabulous machinery. I've always had a soft spot for the little Messerschmit bubble cars that look like someone sawed the cockpit fuselage section off an Me 109 and stuck some wheels on it, but Gary's Messerschmit in Evel Knevel colours really takes the biscuit. Brilliant!
Glad he went back to Mono wheel
Was wondering were his Hillman car memorabilia was 🤣
Beautiful and brilliant collection
Thanks Gary - what a gent for letting us see such a barmy but amazing collection - wow!
What a beautiful episode, thank you Jonny
That was… AMAZING!
What a fantastic episode, and Johnny, you’re more of a nerd than I ever thought. Absolutely fascinating.
World class! How cool is that..?
Thanks to Jonny and the team (and the custodian of all that amazing stuff)
Absotively chuffed! Reminds me of the loft of a friend in New York City, filled with antique photography equipment and other vintage memorabilia.
Oh wow …What an absolutely fantastic collection of big boys toys ….loved the look around
Love it. I too love the older custom cars. Andy Saunder's was a hero of mine when I was about 12 years old. Keep them coming Johnny.👍
This is beyond awesome, and hats off to the guest for letting us in to the ultimate mancave - exactly what I'd do but dialled up to 11. Great to see, and goes to show Jonny's credibility in the scene.
Would love to have a crack at the Peel's.
I cannot see you ever beating this video jonny👍
Well, and I thought this series couldn't get more intriguing. Love the variety at play here, nice one Gary.
Such a trip into my childhood, brilliantly and unusual collection.
What an amazing collection I am so gutted I can’t see. Wish I could because it sounded amazing collection. I think I’ve heard him on another show with Drew Prichard antiques program
Thank god for people like Gary, enjoyed every second of this episode 👍
That was absolutely brilliant and literally a car cave.
What a completely unique collection and just live it when Jonny is so excited he was in heaven.
Cheers Doug. Yeah, it was a hell of a Cave!
Another excellent film Jonny. Gary = Lad
Thanks to Gary and Jonny for allowing us a glimpse of this simply unbelievable collection. The collection alone could fill a museum and a 10 part series of programs all by it self! Just when you think the Late brake show cannot get any better, Jonny brings us Gary’s collection! I look forward to many many more episodes, hats off to you both!