I love how he says he could talk for an hour,he could go on for days without coming up for air or repeating anything.quite informative and entertaining.a true living legend.
What a privledge to listen to Ivan and to be with him during his hill climbs ( virtualy of course). Great channel Ivan, thank you for sharing your experiences and for inviting us into your shed.
Good to remember Stanley Mann. He arranged the purchase of the ex-Jack Buchanan 1925 Bentley Big Six with a Vanden Plas 4 seat open tourer body but on the 12 foot limousine chassis from the USA. I asked Michael, Stanley's engineer, if he could replace the horrible Smiths 5 jet carburettor with a pair of the correct S.U. carburettors that the Speed Six used. Michael asked me to wait a few minutes and then appeared with an unopened wooden crate, with an original Bentley twin carburettor conversion kit, with all the linkages and fixings. It turned out there was more to do on the car, as it had originally been built with a camshaft driven dynamo. Before Jack Buchanan left for the USA to join a Broadway cast, he had it converted to a crankshaft nose driven dynamo, as the battery was always going flat. However Bentley had omitted to replace the camshaft dynamo with a camshaft torsion damper, so it never ran properly. It went into a museum in California in the early 1930's and stayed there until Stanley arranged its purchase in 1981. It was only when Michael tried to fit a camshaft damper and had to machine the bulkhead to fit it, that we realised it had never had one. It had only done 19,000 miles from new and once the damper was fitted, it was the sweetest running Bentley Six I have ever driven. When I came to collect it, I asked Michael for the Bentley crate that the carburettor kit was it, as a real piece of history. "Oh we burnt that in the stove" was his reply.
fabulous as always , got to say i really enjoy your chats to camera in your office its great to hear some of your amazing history , take care one and all
Please go ahead and talk for an hour about that and many more hours on anything else that comes to mind. You are such an interesting man to listen to, just make sure that you put it all on SHED RACING for us all to apreciate. You are a legend sir and thank you
You make my day Ivan. There is no other channel.that sparks my interest because there are no frills just honest passion. And now you have dudettes! My retirement is getting better. Thanks to all yet again.
Wow. Ivan you never stop amazing me. I ride classic motorcycle trials there in Australia and often watch the car trials over there on you tube. I grew up with old cars around me as mum and dad restored and rallied all the time. It’s great to see you using the cars as they use to drive on tracks like this back in the day. Thanks for another great video. Cheers
Wonderfully inspiring listening to Ivan sharing his adventures. Such a pleasure compared to the dross broadcast on commercial TV. Glad you are spending time with a lovely lady. :)
Love listening to your reminiscences Ivan, just about anything, you've had, (and are still having), a very interesting life. Also like the way you get a bit from "this" and a bit from "that" and "make a good'un out of the two". It so reminds me of my old Dad and a time when we "fixed" things and not just threw them away.
Bravo! Next year I'll be getting a 1934 Riley 9 Special muddy, I hope...but have to say that Lakeland Trial looked suitably tricky: what's the best one to start with, I wonder? Really looking forwards to that hour on the Red Car, please Ivan. Happy Christmas to you and all at The Shed
Thank you. Great setup and driving technique. I was reminded of trips to the tip on wet days and keeping the tray up for extra traction until I got past the worst of the mud. The car seems to have an excellent ride.
Jetting off to Milan with a young lady well that makes a change from the usual are you sure it's just the clutch your having trouble with? 😍 enjoy it all while you can that's what I say.
Well after a particularly fun time with Ivan on the Lakeland trial and plenty of other car meets over the summer, I thought we’d have a little jolly to Milan. So we went. Why not ?
I love how he says he could talk for an hour,he could go on for days without coming up for air or repeating anything.quite informative and entertaining.a true living legend.
What a privledge to listen to Ivan and to be with him during his hill climbs ( virtualy of course). Great channel Ivan, thank you for sharing your experiences and for inviting us into your shed.
Good to remember Stanley Mann. He arranged the purchase of the ex-Jack Buchanan 1925 Bentley Big Six with a Vanden Plas 4 seat open tourer body but on the 12 foot limousine chassis from the USA. I asked Michael, Stanley's engineer, if he could replace the horrible Smiths 5 jet carburettor with a pair of the correct S.U. carburettors that the Speed Six used. Michael asked me to wait a few minutes and then appeared with an unopened wooden crate, with an original Bentley twin carburettor conversion kit, with all the linkages and fixings. It turned out there was more to do on the car, as it had originally been built with a camshaft driven dynamo. Before Jack Buchanan left for the USA to join a Broadway cast, he had it converted to a crankshaft nose driven dynamo, as the battery was always going flat. However Bentley had omitted to replace the camshaft dynamo with a camshaft torsion damper, so it never ran properly. It went into a museum in California in the early 1930's and stayed there until Stanley arranged its purchase in 1981. It was only when Michael tried to fit a camshaft damper and had to machine the bulkhead to fit it, that we realised it had never had one. It had only done 19,000 miles from new and once the damper was fitted, it was the sweetest running Bentley Six I have ever driven. When I came to collect it, I asked Michael for the Bentley crate that the carburettor kit was it, as a real piece of history. "Oh we burnt that in the stove" was his reply.
Good to see James Baxter lurking in the bushes ready to rescue you Ivan. As elegantly dressed as ever, and not a speck of mud on him!
What a surprise when I saw you on the lakeland trial. Doing what you do best. I was marshalling at Woodend. Made my day. Thank you.
fabulous as always , got to say i really enjoy your chats to camera in your office its great to hear some of your amazing history , take care one and all
Time with Ivan is always the best👏
Please go ahead and talk for an hour about that and many more hours on anything else that comes to mind. You are such an interesting man to listen to, just make sure that you put it all on SHED RACING for us all to apreciate. You are a legend sir and thank you
Nice to see you doing the Lakeland Trials, I usually watch the Honister Stage.
Another great video Ivan.
So when are we going to see Tanya ?
yet another interesting look through the keyhole at Ivan's place. much appreciated.
And here I was waiting to see you setting up the jets on the Salmson!😆
I love seeing that old soldier tackle those sketchy roads. I have no idea why!
Living the playboy life, being whisked off to Milan by enthusiastic ladies. Crikey.
Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Ivan for the day ?
Oh, to have a tenth of your adventures, Ivan!!
You make my day Ivan. There is no other channel.that sparks my interest because there are no frills just honest passion. And now you have dudettes! My retirement is getting better. Thanks to all yet again.
Thank you Ivan and Suzie, love the hill climbs and trials footage!
Ivan you're a smashing bloke.
Love the groovy music at the end! Probably played by a beat combo.
Loved watching the trials. Nothing like driving on a snotty goat trail. Fun to watch thank you kind sir. Cheers and Merry Christmas
I was expecting to see some carburettor tuning not flying off to Milan.
😂 So was I
Wow. Ivan you never stop amazing me. I ride classic motorcycle trials there in Australia and often watch the car trials over there on you tube. I grew up with old cars around me as mum and dad restored and rallied all the time. It’s great to see you using the cars as they use to drive on tracks like this back in the day. Thanks for another great video. Cheers
As fantastic as ever Ivan. Great times.
Best wishes, Dean at Retromeccanica.
One hour on the Red Car.
Yes please
Hard to believe this is the same car that you found in Portugal a couple of years ago..... it's great to see how much work has gone into it!!
That was a fun ride along with you and the Salmson on the hill climbs. Great video.
Wonderfully inspiring listening to Ivan sharing his adventures. Such a pleasure compared to the dross broadcast on commercial TV. Glad you are spending time with a lovely lady. :)
Ivan.
Good to shake your hand in Presteigne.
Shame we didn't get to see the Salmson in action.
Great video again. Amazing how capable those old cars are with narrow tyres (and a capable driver !)
Love listening to your reminiscences Ivan, just about anything, you've had, (and are still having), a very interesting life. Also like the way you get a bit from "this" and a bit from "that" and "make a good'un out of the two". It so reminds me of my old Dad and a time when we "fixed" things and not just threw them away.
Getting as good as Tyrells Garage. Thank you.
I just love to listen to such interesting details .
keep on with the chanel.
Bravo! Next year I'll be getting a 1934 Riley 9 Special muddy, I hope...but have to say that Lakeland Trial looked suitably tricky: what's the best one to start with, I wonder? Really looking forwards to that hour on the Red Car, please Ivan. Happy Christmas to you and all at The Shed
Luv the stories Ivan, keep them coming. 👍👍
You can't beat fun for a good time:) Great episode.
Thank you. Great setup and driving technique. I was reminded of trips to the tip on wet days and keeping the tray up for extra traction until I got past the worst of the mud. The car seems to have an excellent ride.
Brilliant catch-up, the trialling looked amazing, what an amazing car you have created, hopefully we see some more when the clutch is sorted
“I could talk for an hour about that” You must talk for as long as you can about every thing you know. You are history (in a nice way!)
Brilliant episode Ivan !
Good to see you Ivan.
Most old cars are lucky if they get to drive in a parade.
I was waiting for Ivan to strip off the carb and fiddle with the float and jet(s). Then realized he was referring to the trip to see the car...
Jetting off to Milan with a young lady well that makes a change from the usual are you sure it's just the clutch your having trouble with? 😍 enjoy it all while you can that's what I say.
Ivan, in your reminisces could you tell us about the Bira/Straight 8CM restoration please. Best wishes for the festive season. D
I'm ok with several one hour episodes where Ivan tells stories. Please tell more about "the red car" the mazda and any other car.
NUMBER 1 👍👍👍👌👌👌
Ivan, when are you writing your life story?
Another great video. When you mentioned racing a Type 44 in the US, was it a Bugatti 44?😉
I was expecting a technical piece on setting the jets in an ancient Weber carb. Surely more your style :)
Yes more about the ‘red car’.
Ivan your a real jet setter with a lovely girl on your arm top lad 👍👨🏻🏭
Your really deserve more subscribers.
You don't see many steam jenny's anymore.
Wounderful ❤️👍
Suzie ?
She's a keeper
Well after a particularly fun time with Ivan on the Lakeland trial and plenty of other car meets over the summer, I thought we’d have a little jolly to Milan. So we went. Why not ?
@@suziepilkington5600
I like your style x
I would also add, I believe Ivan is a keeper.
@@myrlstone8904 We're doing the Exmoor Trial next....
Flew from Harmondsworth??!!
Not really racing sums up the U.S. historic scene.
I was at Laguna Seca once and the stewards gave Stirling Moss a ticking-off for overtaking. You can imagine his reaction...
Ivan. keep talking, it is all a good story, but a bit more mechanics would also be good.
Did it run any better after setting the jets. Sounds like it may be running a bit rich.
Ta!🔧🌜🐎🌼💫🍏✨
Ivan when will you be doing anything with the Kit Kat car please 🇬🇧