V8 BMW E38 735i - Project Gilroy: An Introduction, Tyres & MOT - Part 1

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  • @alic4788
    @alic4788 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +151

    You know we've all already checked the MOT history to see how it went don't you? 😁😁

    • @JohnSmithShields
      @JohnSmithShields 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @alic4788 the fail on 17/8/20 is a joke writer's wet dream.

    • @robertpowell7672
      @robertpowell7672 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      Some time ago too. Lots of servicing done since then I bet.

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

      Yes.

    • @MrLunarlander
      @MrLunarlander 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Absolutely - couldn't bear the suspense! 😁

    • @groeacht8525
      @groeacht8525 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      See I immediately went looking for the reg, but he's pacifically angled almost every shot to not show the reg

  • @hotdoug1000
    @hotdoug1000 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +75

    "Allo Jon, got a new motor?"
    Lovely project car. Make Grandpa proud again. We're all waiting for the next episode already.

  • @coyttl
    @coyttl 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Holy fuck, I laughed out loud at 4:30... I'm glad I'm not the only one that enjoys the smell of a new tyre. (That.. and fresh asphalt!)

    • @TheManFrayBentos
      @TheManFrayBentos 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Huh, who hasn't stopped at the entrance to their garage and slowly inhaled the scent of cars and bikes.
      Heady stuff, and something the green weenies will never understand.

    • @grahamrowntree5573
      @grahamrowntree5573 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My fetish is newly creosoted telegraph poles. BT put one up near me last summer and I have to have a good sniff every time I go past.

    • @worldofresin
      @worldofresin 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Oh yes,fresh asphalt.And creosote too.

    • @4272005
      @4272005 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@worldofresin Lovely and a nice bonfire too

    • @coyttl
      @coyttl 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@worldofresin Being a railway/railroad person, heck yeah. :D

  • @paulclark657
    @paulclark657 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    I'm 73 years old and I just love the fact that you want your Grandads car on the road.

  • @williamfence566
    @williamfence566 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +32

    As a fellow yorkshireman your grandfather's thriftiness is to be applauded

    • @TheLeedsAppreciationSociety
      @TheLeedsAppreciationSociety 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      As Arthur Daley once said, "Never pay the right price."

    • @zebo-the-fat
      @zebo-the-fat 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Short arms and deep pockets, the motto of the Peoples Republic of Yorkshire!

    • @lewis72
      @lewis72 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I was thinking how very decadant it was for a Yorkshireman to have any BM, let alone a new 7 Series.
      Diesel Mondeo would have done the job.

    • @emmajacobs5575
      @emmajacobs5575 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It’s not tight, it’s just being careful!

  • @badhippo
    @badhippo 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    Jon's a serious rubber enthusiast! Gets my upvote for that. Perv. :)

    • @buggs9950
      @buggs9950 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's a slippery slope. Ever sniffed an old, wet inner tube? I bet John has.

  • @millstonebarn
    @millstonebarn 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    I also had a Grandpa. This is perfect.

    • @garypoulton7311
      @garypoulton7311 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Small world, me too!

    • @Phuc_Yhou
      @Phuc_Yhou 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I didn't, I had a step Grandad though who was pretty awesome and made me feel like the most important person in the world especial when letting a young me " drive" the MG Magnet to his sisters cottage.
      RIP Grandad, love ya and miss ya ❤✊

  • @ianstewartorr8455
    @ianstewartorr8455 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My grandfather bought me my second car I looked after him for Twelve years until his death he was the closest I’ve ever been to one of my family greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 he lived until 92 years old

  • @fuller9x
    @fuller9x 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    Now we do need a M539 crossover. Sreten can show us the secrets of the Autobahn, and John can go mad as Gilroy siphons money from the Auto Shenanigans bank accounts for "cleaning supplies"

    • @Baopand
      @Baopand 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I need to see this! 🤣.

  • @nkayjay1
    @nkayjay1 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Always wondered about the significance of the poster. Cool to have all that history!

  • @TheManFrayBentos
    @TheManFrayBentos 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nice to see somebody actually torqueing wheel bolts / nuts up, instead of just ugga-dugga-ing them with no clue as to how tight they really are.

  • @CraigTribe
    @CraigTribe 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Lovely car and great that you’re its custodian. I’m a similar custodian of my late uncle’s 2007 Lexus 430GS (60,000 on the clock). Like you, I have the full service history, sales invoice and brochures. I’m treating it to new cam belts, water pump and front shocks next year.

  • @UK.RoadsCyclingandTransport
    @UK.RoadsCyclingandTransport 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    awww I was really enjoying this and was incredibly engaged I can't wait for part 2!!

  • @azza0911
    @azza0911 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    I saw this BMW video and saw it was off to a MOT so I pressed the button specifically for that which was fwicked sweet awesome.

  • @KingMooseThe3rd
    @KingMooseThe3rd 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I also have a 735i E38 - 1996 - in Aspen Grey with M-Parallels. I've noticed your poster a few times and always hoped you'd post about it - thanks for sharing, best of luck with your journey. I used to do Stevenage to Sheffield and back each week in mine and it's long since passed 150,000mi. Registration is BMW 735Y!

  • @Assimilator1
    @Assimilator1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    As an MoT tester myself, there's one thing that REALLY gets my back up, and that's people presenting a car with no screen wash!!! Wtf!? FFS (some) people, it really isn't that hard! So I hope John, that after you saw the message 7:08 you topped it up (& just didn't mention it), otherwise it'll be the naughty corner for you!😂
    Btw, absolutely love the e38s, a mate of mine had a 740i (4.4 ltr) version, beautiful, smooth, quiet, fast and refined, and I love the subdued growl those V8s make!😎
    I look forwards to seeing how your 735i does, oh and yea I agree with you about the wheels, I think the 32s are the same pattern my mate's car had.
    Hmm, interesting, I see you had it MoT'd in May this year, I guess the video release about it has been somewhat delayed? I won't spoil the outcome😉

    • @bxmachine
      @bxmachine 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's not just me then! Along with bad wiper blades and underinflated tyres 😬🙄

    • @Assimilator1
      @Assimilator1 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @bxmachine ah yea, those too really piss me off! It's not like they can't see the wipers aren't doing their job properly!
      Re tyre pressures, especially when the TPMS light is on!!! I select the advisory 'tyres obviously under-inflated' and add 'tpms light on', maybe it'll get through their brain when it's stuck on the MOT history!?
      I'll PRS the no screen wash too.

  • @hedgiebit
    @hedgiebit 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Can't beat the smell of new rubber! :)

    • @HeimirTomm
      @HeimirTomm 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's what she said.

    • @Assimilator1
      @Assimilator1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HeimirTomm 🤣

  • @Wonky_ties
    @Wonky_ties 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is fantastic, we are getting a full M539 restorations style video from you! Absolutely love this generation of 7 series.

  • @jmogames6095
    @jmogames6095 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Liking the switch up! was a nice surprise on a Friday evening just in from work 👍🏼

  • @lewis72
    @lewis72 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Those 16" wheels are ripe for a quality set of winter tyres,
    if you're planning on using it during the colder months.

    • @cdl0
      @cdl0 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Already installed mine on my disgustingly filthy 25-year-old car.

  • @johnbewick6357
    @johnbewick6357 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Ex demo BMWs are the best too get as they were generally top spec. I had a few, and they were fantastic cars.

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Yeh I think you're right, this has a nice list of options on the car.

    • @alexsingleton2144
      @alexsingleton2144 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Agreed, John. I recently found out my 528 sport was 'the managers motor' at Milton Keynes BMW when it was new. He used it as a demo before taking it as his personal car. He kept it for years. A very tasty spec.

  • @RalfyCustoms
    @RalfyCustoms 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Perfect John, love me an old, sentimentally attached, classic motor ❤ coupled with the fact I'm a petrol head, engineer, lover and owner of classic vehicles, I'm looking forward to this

  • @ThermoNuclearLlama
    @ThermoNuclearLlama 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I love this style of BMW, the sharp boxy lines are gorgeous.

  • @TravelswithaPodengo
    @TravelswithaPodengo 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I had a 735i and then a 750iL, I loved them both. And even better I was a chauffeur, so I didn't have any of the running costs to worry about. I'm looking forward to following this series. Best of luck.

  • @Anonymoususer_8823
    @Anonymoususer_8823 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have to say that this car does look really nice. Does look well maintained without any damage to it. Those older BMW cars were so reliable and they still are today.

  • @Taylor40667
    @Taylor40667 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Love it when owners have all the history 👏👏

  • @tucker9162
    @tucker9162 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    As a Grandpa this warms my heart

  • @andrewhaines3259
    @andrewhaines3259 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If I'd have been drinking coffee at the mention of giving your mechanic a good finger, I'd have spit it out all over my tablet, but as I wasn't, I didn't, so that's all good then. A detour from the A road series. Refreshing!

  • @MarkB-33
    @MarkB-33 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    E38 and a V8. Your grandpa's car is beautiful. And proper gangster. Love it.

  • @teresagreen1385
    @teresagreen1385 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My grandad also gave me his car, a white automatic full spec Nissan Bluebird. Bloody loved that car I did, the one and only automatic I’ve ever owned.

  • @simongood9460
    @simongood9460 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thats lovely. My Grandad had a Hillman Imp - not really the same, but it was immaculate and had only done something like 13000 miles from new. So wish we'd kept it

  • @dimebarcocker
    @dimebarcocker 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Superb! New tyres do smell lovely!

  • @zogzoogler
    @zogzoogler 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Big Up the Harrogate Massive. Lots of Love from Menwith Hill 👍🏻

    • @stevekelly5166
      @stevekelly5166 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you a spy?

    • @zogzoogler
      @zogzoogler 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @stevekelly5166 nope, but the golf balls are in my hood 🤣. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @shaneeslick
    @shaneeslick 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    G'day Jon,
    WOW! what a lovely story that you have Gilroy as a keepsake from Grandpa,
    I would have loved to have my Grandpa's Late 60's Holden Kingswood "Betty" but unfortunately it was sent to the wrecker by one of my aunts without even being asked
    but I did get Grandpa's Victa Lawn Mower which I have plans to pull down & do a restoration on now I am feeling settled in my new home. I am currently reflooring my shed & will be building some new workbenches plus shelving, so maybe Victa & I can spend some time together next year when all that is complete.

  • @Kevin-mx1vi
    @Kevin-mx1vi 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Errmm, Yorkshireman here. We're not tight, we're _careful_ 😉

  • @dieselbushcraft1299
    @dieselbushcraft1299 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great car and even more special having the family history.

  • @huleco1085
    @huleco1085 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Fantastic idea for a series! I can’t wait for the next episode. Come on Gilroy! You can do it!

  • @N8Mate
    @N8Mate 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love a 7 series good acquisition, John! Grandpa had a great taste in motors

  • @kavyman1066
    @kavyman1066 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    The E38 is one of the most gorgeous looking cars of all time, BMW were just so on point with it.

    • @lewis72
      @lewis72 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I don't quite get it. IMO, they look a bit bland to me.
      Same-era Jaguar XJ looks far better IMO.
      I do like the E39 though.

  • @theblower069
    @theblower069 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Good intro to Gilroy What adventures your going to have. Cant wait for the second video

  • @DanAI17
    @DanAI17 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Harrogate's my home town and my grandparents lived there too. I hope this goes well and I'll be checking out all the episodes!

  • @01cthompson
    @01cthompson 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very nice. I'd love to have my grandfather's last car. It was a 1973 Ford LTD. It was all hood and could probably sit a family of five comfortably on the front bench seat. We used to joke that the front bumper arrived five minutes before you did.

    • @stephenholland5930
      @stephenholland5930 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      First year of the 5 mph front bumper regulation.

  • @gordonmcmillan4709
    @gordonmcmillan4709 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I'm sure those rear wheel arches will be getting the attention they deserve really soon ...

    • @imfuctifino
      @imfuctifino 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And the brakes 🤦‍♂️

    • @4272005
      @4272005 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@imfuctifino They'll polish out :D

    • @gordonmcmillan4709
      @gordonmcmillan4709 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@imfuctifino Well it's a BMW, so neither the brakes nor the indicators will ever have been used. 8-)

  • @tradeplatetravels
    @tradeplatetravels 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a superb luxury car, your granddad was obviously a discerning gent. I remember seeing Gilroy way back in your motorway services videos. I also have a 1998 BMW, a beautiful one owner E39 I bought this year and I love it. Arguably the best era of BMW.

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love hearing about a car with a story. Look forward to more videos on it.

  • @Hairysnid
    @Hairysnid 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I'm going to enjoy this series Jon. Lovely motor.

  • @collector1946
    @collector1946 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Brilliant 🤩 looking forward to the series!! 🎉

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Nice one mate

    • @nob-ed
      @nob-ed 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      While I'm looking forward to this series, I'm upset I missed the previous 6 series

  • @gavinhagan8357
    @gavinhagan8357 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Oh how cool. Good luck. Gillroy. I'm sure they will find some little issues but that will be part of the fun.

  • @Get-Native
    @Get-Native 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a car. Spent yesterday trying to start my friends E38, dead fuel pump :P. What a lovely machine though, its got a flippable coin holder in the dash, and that sliding center console. Perfection.

  • @andrewthompsonuk1
    @andrewthompsonuk1 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent, pass...I think so. I have a 96 4.4 E38. I have owned mine for 21 years and 110k now on 210k. It's been an excellent car.
    I have kept the 16 inch wheels because they work better on the UK roads.
    Looking forward to the series.

  • @tonyevans4139
    @tonyevans4139 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can relate to this story as I've done the same with Grandads Daihatsu Fourtrak lucky I'm in the motor trade and have unlimited access to tools ramps and more importantly a welder! I now have probably one of the tidiest examples of one still on the road.

  • @DavidMorley
    @DavidMorley 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Lovely car! Part 2 roll on.

  • @juddphilby9015
    @juddphilby9015 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    cracking motor and well cared for by your grandad.

  • @luddite6239
    @luddite6239 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ooh! Cliffhanger! Looking forward to following this journey.

  • @PurpleTT99
    @PurpleTT99 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ooooh this sounds good. Looking forward to see the progress.

  • @barrie5852
    @barrie5852 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Looking forward to this series

  • @jonathanpatterson2798
    @jonathanpatterson2798 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Brilliant looking forward to this new content.class car.

  • @RichardFanders
    @RichardFanders 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I enjoyed that, looking forward to part 2.

  • @oliabid-price4517
    @oliabid-price4517 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It's nice to meet Gilroy. Lovely Beemer. I restore cars for a hobby too (which I also do some light motorsport with), and I really hope that you have someone lined up to sort out the few small areas of bodywork that need attention... 😊

  • @chrisbardell
    @chrisbardell 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Fine looking car, and a lot of personal history for you. Looking forward to the next instalments.

  • @Parknest
    @Parknest 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The 1990s were the golden years for BMW (aside form the Rover Group fiasco). I used to own an E36 318i saloon of similar vintage to the E38. Just enough tech to make them reliable but none of the iDrive stuff and umpteen modules found in modern BMWs. I'd have gone with the original wheels but those other wheels are just as good once you'd fitted the new tyres. We are tight-fisted but I will spend money if necessary. I'm sure your grandpa will be looking down on you with pride.

  • @simonmiddleton4977
    @simonmiddleton4977 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the family story, love the car, please restore it 😃👍

  • @Rob.Coleman
    @Rob.Coleman 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This could be a lovely diversion from your usual content (pun intended) 👍👍.

  • @hughtattersall7583
    @hughtattersall7583 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good to see the E5 Juice!

  • @Smithy67
    @Smithy67 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love this era of BMW and your story makes it very special, looking forward to future episodes 😀 👍

  • @daviemaclean61
    @daviemaclean61 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    You little cliff hanger tease!

  • @jonathonbrett-qn1ic
    @jonathonbrett-qn1ic 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Looking forward to the next episode
    Beautiful car BMW V8 what more could you ask for. Good luck with the light resto
    The car deserves the love
    Brilliant Jon

  • @PhilG8PJH
    @PhilG8PJH 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Nice to see you’re gonna do a road trip.

  • @pandame01
    @pandame01 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Looking forward to following you on a new adventure for you with your grandpa's BM, such a lovely story😊

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Nice one,thanks for watching!

  • @simontedcoram8005
    @simontedcoram8005 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this. Look forward to seeing the journey.

  • @alexsingleton2144
    @alexsingleton2144 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Internet is right about the Mitch pilots. My E39 is the same year as your E38. It came to me on bubble gum fabricated ditch finders. The car transformed when they were binned for a set of pilots .
    An excellent subject for a mini series Jon. I also think you touring various sections of the network, in classic and performance cars, would be an interesting watch. Plenty of us around to help with it 👍

  • @seriesv8
    @seriesv8 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love it, quite jealous!

  • @chrisleech333
    @chrisleech333 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I always liked that shape of 7 series.

  • @OneOfThePetes
    @OneOfThePetes 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I checked. It passed. Congrats!

  • @terryhearttea789
    @terryhearttea789 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great to meet Gilroy. Looking forward to the road trip "home", and hoping to see more of him. eg. Coast to coast tour Route (A) 66 road trip of UK? or All the best driving roads in each county?

  • @kabongpope
    @kabongpope 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice one Jon! The wheels definitely suit the car better than the stock ones. Interior looks in great shape too.

  • @DuskHorizon
    @DuskHorizon 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Love the car and the history. Hope Gilroy makes it to Yorkshire and back soon!

  • @untruenorth
    @untruenorth 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I still miss my ‘94 E38 - I think the E38 is perhaps the loveliest thing BMW made. Mine cost the earth to maintain, but I’m still tempted by another to this day. Or maybe an 8-series. Alas, no driveway space - the only brake on vehicular acquisition syndrome. Really enjoying this, and while I was sorry to hear about your grandfather, it’s nice to see his memory being honoured by refettling his old car and fixing the rust… right? :)

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah rust is a 2025 goal :D

    • @untruenorth
      @untruenorth 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You do realise that, for all practical purposes, 2025 is roughly the day after tomorrow? At least going by the speed with which 2024 seems to whizzed by. I’m having to remember to say 2026 when I properly want to punt something into the long grass ;)

  • @lowdowngarage
    @lowdowngarage 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I like this already and I’ve not even watched it yet!

  • @TwinPotMan
    @TwinPotMan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I had a 728i version of this model back in 2005 for a couple of years. I have to say that particular car was not the most reliable electrically, probably the reason for its cheap purchase price, but, engine-wise it was superb.

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Funny you say that, there's the odd electrical issue that needs attention.

    • @kevb1816
      @kevb1816 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Electrical issues on a German and not French car?!? Well that’s news to me… 😂

  • @hallmossman954
    @hallmossman954 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It just reeks class unlike the bland modern models.

  • @MrBLUEDEVILUK
    @MrBLUEDEVILUK 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Fingers crossed for Gilroy! Nice change of pace there Jon from your usual video style. I like it. 😎👍🏻👍🏻

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Nice one... yeh it's something different, I hope everyone enjoys it!

  • @MattyBrad
    @MattyBrad 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Airbags and a shiny new exhaust. Done. Lovely.

  • @pmacca2967
    @pmacca2967 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I can relate to this and it’s clear you love the car. Great videos ❤

  • @BarryRowlingsonBaz
    @BarryRowlingsonBaz 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My girlfriend also took on her grandpa's car, a late 90's Mitsubishi Colt. He was a motorcycle despatch rider in North Africa during the "second small disagreement" and later a driving instructor, so he knew his cars and took care of them. Girlfriend looked after the Mitsi for about ten years until the chassis rust was really too much, but she misses it. My dad died in October, and his car is sat on his drive, none of his grandchildren (now all in their early-mid 20s) want it because none of them have learned to drive.

  • @m60kaf
    @m60kaf 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Can't help but notice it passed 6 months ago. Is this like a Christmas Special

  • @CBitsTech
    @CBitsTech 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Damn! What a cliffhanger. Great idea for a video series.

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Park the Saab, go play with the Bimmer! There is a spot specifically for that...

    • @JamesAllmond
      @JamesAllmond 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      oh, I say pass.

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Saab is needed for "work" Gilroy wouldnt appreciate the filming duties.

    • @lewis72
      @lewis72 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@AutoShenanigans
      Ah, for the record, I've also owned 3 Saabs in the past. All 1st gen 900s, the best being an '86 900 T16S.
      The police stopped me fairly often in that and I had points on my license to prove but but damn it went well.

    • @alexsingleton2144
      @alexsingleton2144 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@@AutoShenanigansyou rack up some real mileage doing this Jon. I have to say I've been impressed by the 'old faithful' SAAB. The same hard life isn't for Gilroy.

  • @fae_a
    @fae_a 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Always a relief to know a good taste in cars runs in your family, Jon!

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I'm not normally a BMW fan, but the 7 series is an exception. This one looks fab and it's great to have the family connection. Lovely....

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  6 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      They're lovely looking motors even after all these years! Thanks for watching

    • @tigersupercat
      @tigersupercat 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@AutoShenanigans I still think it is the best loooking 7 model made.

  • @Sam-es2gf
    @Sam-es2gf 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    4:20 definitely thought you were gonna plug in the seatbelt after you pierced the wrap!

  • @shaun30-3-mg9zs
    @shaun30-3-mg9zs 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi John, your car will pass the MOT, just a gut feeling, your Grandad will be proud of you putting his pride and joy back on the road, catch you soon

  • @rollinwithunclepete824
    @rollinwithunclepete824 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So exciting... the tire changing had me on the edge of my seat!

    • @AutoShenanigans
      @AutoShenanigans  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yeah fair enough, it gets more exciting as we go along I promise :D

  • @danielstorey2027
    @danielstorey2027 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this. A very different series than what you’ve done so far. Can’t wait to see the journey ahead. Excuse the pun. 😉😊

  • @davidpiper3652
    @davidpiper3652 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Lovely story, I think Gilroy passed the MOT, but I am the eternal optimist. Looking forward to the series. 7.

  • @davidchandler9812
    @davidchandler9812 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm looking forward to this series!

  • @DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter
    @DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent car, in great condition aswell,, looking forward to seeing your trips in it,👏

  • @andykilvington1651
    @andykilvington1651 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliantly done, and yet so sad at the same time. RIP Gilroy.

  • @steveanderson6934
    @steveanderson6934 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    a truly worthy project and think your Grandfather would be looking proudly from above :)

  • @MisterEightyFour
    @MisterEightyFour 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm here for this new series like, love it.