Mr Joy, you and Mr. Magnante are the top 2 reasons I enjoy Barrett Jackson so much. Good look into the car, its evolution, and its design. Thank you for doing this for Mr Magnante, and I'm off to find your channel. ~ Chuck
Another first level car guy stands in for Steve. Much appreciated, Mike. First Hoovie, then Rick Debruhl and now Mike Joy. You gotta be pretty well thought of to have guys like this step in for you.
How fantastic of you to help your brother Steve with content as he heals after beating a nasty illness! Couldn't be happier for his recovery!!! Get well Steve!!!!!
Nice to see some British cars get some time on these channels. I have two Bugeyes, one has a Datsun engine and 5 speed, the other has the later 1275 engine and will be getting a Datsun 5 speed trans. Both are getting front disc brakes from the later cars, as the Bugeyes had tiny drums.
Thanks for helping Steve!! Your barn find story was interesting and I will definitely checkout more of your TH-cam channel. Please keep helping Steve! He's one of a kind!
This video came up and I thought "Mike Joy... why does that name sound familiar?" As soon as Mike started speaking I was transported back in time 40 years to NASCAR on TV at our house every Sunday.
My College Diesel Tech Teacher had a old Sprite back in his youth. Him and his buddies SOMEHOW shoehorn'd in a 392 hemi. He said there was some "stopsign sheetmetal" bodywork done, but they got it to fit. Once done, they couldn't keep rear tires on it. I see the last few frames of The Flinstones opening, when the car flips over on it's side, due to the Brontosaurus ribs plate at the drive-in. Subscribed to Joy Riding. Thanks Mike and Steve. Hope things are getting better Steve, because we love ya and need ya.
I'm a little abashed to admit I didn't recognize Mike Joy by name, but the instant he spoke I recognized his voice. I've listened to hours of classic car auction coverage between him and Steve. His voice almost has a sort of Paul Harvey timbre and delivery.
Glad to see you stepping up Mike! Especially, given your own hectic schedule! Your voice, like Steve’s, has become like an old friend, or family member over the years! My Mother had an MG midget when I was three years old! No role up widows on hers! It was blue with a cream colored canvas top! I remember riding in it with her when she’d pick me up from the babysitters house! Somewhere around 1962 or 1963! She really wanted a Jaguar, however,she could not afford one of those,so the midget it was! The car fit her well, being that she was only 4’11” tall! Dad could not even fit in the car comfortably! He looked akin to a Shriner driving one of those bodied go carts in a parade! Thankfully, he had his Ember red ,1963 ,SS 409 Impala, 4 spd, car to drive around! That Beast fit his personality ,as well as his 6’3” frame,much, much better! Thanks again for doing the video for Steve’s channel! See you this weekend!
So cool to hear the lineage of the Midget originating from the bugeye Sprite. My mom and dad rented a bugeye in Nassau the Bahamas back in the early 60s. I uploaded some 8mm-converted film footage of it to my channel. Thanks for helping out Steve, Mike. I will sub to your channel. Been following your coverage of auto racing since the 1970s.
Thanks Mike ------ Yes -- I have listened to you and Steve for years on the Barrett Jackson Auctions ----- Rooting for Steve to pull through ----- I've got a '69 MGB-GT that I tinker with and am hoping this summer to do a repaint on her ------ Try to catch all the ---Junkyard Crawls to also help Steve out ------ You two have a -----VAST ----- knowledge of automobiles ---- IT'S ---- GREAT---- to listen to you two talk about the cars on the --BLOCK ------- AND you know ---- to hear Steve crawling around in the Junkyard talking about the history of the vehicles ------- If you see Steve ---- say HELLO ------- Hope you two have a Good Week ----- and will be watching ------ Rodney
Thanks for your time Mike, and wishing the best for Mags recovery. Looking forward to watching you both again soon alway informative and alway at the top of the game.
Awesome video Mike ,thanks for sharing. You know that all classics can't be saved but it's sure nice to know that even some of these classic parts will live another day somewhere else ! 😊
WOW Mike Joy Holy moly! Good to see you Mike I only see you on the Barrett Jackson broadcasts since I stopped watching NASCAR three years ago after thirty two years as a diehard fan.Thanks for stepping up to help out Steve. He does a super job along with Shane on this channel. Im 66 years old I miss the old NASCAR days of Earnhardt and Waltrip ,Mark Martin and the rest.
My bother had a mgb right after high school. I remember it always had this quiet little exhaust backfire every time you let off the accelerator to shift. Fun little car to drive, but an electrical nightmare! I was the "car guy" in the family and spent countless hours tracing down, and fixing eletrical problems on that thing, relays, switches, you name it. Every time I see a bottle of Lucas anything, I have flashbacks! Lol Thanks for filling in Mike, enjoyed the flashback. 😂 I hope Steve is doing well and hopefully he'll be %100 soon!
I had a Midget in the '70s. Learned a lot, because I was always working on it. If I decided I wanted a Midget now, I would buy a Miata with a manual transmission.
That voice.. I've been listening to him since the early 90s!!! He got his start in 1970 at a local track near me which is unfortunately long gone now. Bur we still got mike!!
Thanks for helping out Steve! I have owned three of these MG's Two rubber bumpers and a very desirable chrome bumper RWA . I reckon at this point every little British car on the road is made from at least 4 other cars of the same model.
So very awesome to see Mike here on Steve's channel!! Just the shell of this MG, with all the sheetmetal would make an awesome project; maybe a newer Mini-Cooper S drive line for a true "sleeper"! Thanks Mike for filling in and for sharing your knowledge! 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
MIdget door handles from this period make a GREAT replacement for MGB plastic door handles. (Ask me how I know lol)I never understood why they'd put a cast handle on a Midget but a plastic offering to the Breakables Gods on the larger, more expensive vehicle. My junkyard salvageables from Midgets went onto a 1967 MGB-GT (in NEw England). Best car I had through college (late 70's) - $450 from the yard, drove it home, and replaced all the weight-reduction and painted. Leather interior, hatch-back, wire wheels with knock-off spinners - that almost made up for Lucas Ignition and Lockheed hydraulics - and the god-awful Bendix on the starter. Hope Steve is back in the yards soon!
Bought a 64 Midget like that, completely disabled. It sits with a 69 Alfa Spider I tore apart to restore "someday", um that was like 30 years ago. Last summer, I bought a one owner Z3 for $4,300. I'll never restore those two cars. I need to get them out of storage and part them out, one of these days. Lol
Mike, I met you briefly at Barrett Jackson Vegas about 8 to ten years ago and enjoyed our brief conversation. Hope to meet Mags one of these days. His progress after being stricken with encephalitis is amazing. God still has plans on earth for him. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you. ❤
Thanks Mike! Great presentation on the MG Midget. My dad had a red '56 MGA when I was in High School and I could see the family resemblance as you presented the Midget - and good memories, too. It was very kind of you to help out Steve and I hope to see you again.
That's right man...SAVE that little beast! I still have a 76 midget that I bought while in college over 40 years ago. It's now one of a kind...seriously. Keep working on your 66 & good luck!
Thanks for stepping in, Mike.
Well said , Gotta keep this channel alive
Steve has lots of friends pulling for him
Good guys typically do!
Mr Joy, you and Mr. Magnante are the top 2 reasons I enjoy Barrett Jackson so much. Good look into the car, its evolution, and its design. Thank you for doing this for Mr Magnante, and I'm off to find your channel. ~ Chuck
I completely agree with you and feel the same way.
Another first level car guy stands in for Steve. Much appreciated, Mike. First Hoovie, then Rick Debruhl and now Mike Joy. You gotta be pretty well thought of to have guys like this step in for you.
How fantastic of you to help your brother Steve with content as he heals after beating a nasty illness! Couldn't be happier for his recovery!!! Get well Steve!!!!!
My wife has a 72 and she loves it
Thank you so much Mike Joy. We all miss Steve. Enjoy you on auctions.
Nice to see some British cars get some time on these channels. I have two Bugeyes, one has a Datsun engine and 5 speed, the other has the later 1275 engine and will be getting a Datsun 5 speed trans. Both are getting front disc brakes from the later cars, as the Bugeyes had tiny drums.
Great episode, Mike. Thanks for stepping in for Steve, hope he’s getting better every day!
The voice of Nascar! Thanks for filling in for the irreplaceable Steve Mags.
Thanks for helping Steve!! Your barn find story was interesting and I will definitely checkout more of your TH-cam channel. Please keep helping Steve! He's one of a kind!
This video came up and I thought "Mike Joy... why does that name sound familiar?" As soon as Mike started speaking I was transported back in time 40 years to NASCAR on TV at our house every Sunday.
My College Diesel Tech Teacher had a old Sprite back in his youth. Him and his buddies SOMEHOW shoehorn'd in a 392 hemi. He said there was some "stopsign sheetmetal" bodywork done, but they got it to fit. Once done, they couldn't keep rear tires on it. I see the last few frames of The Flinstones opening, when the car flips over on it's side, due to the Brontosaurus ribs plate at the drive-in. Subscribed to Joy Riding. Thanks Mike and Steve. Hope things are getting better Steve, because we love ya and need ya.
Mike Joy is also one of the people I can listen to all day like Steve! Looking forward to Steve's return.
Hey, Mike! Please use your influence in getting subscriber traffic to this channel. Appreciate what you're doing to help Steve at this time.
But thank you for filling in for Steve. You are a gentleman and a scholar.
I'm a little abashed to admit I didn't recognize Mike Joy by name, but the instant he spoke I recognized his voice. I've listened to hours of classic car auction coverage between him and Steve. His voice almost has a sort of Paul Harvey timbre and delivery.
Thanks for stepping in for Steve, Mike. You too have been a voice in my ears since the early 80’s and always love your info segments as well.
Thanks for helping out, Get well soon Steve
I always hoped they paid Steve, Mike, and others well for their announcing ability. They are a big part of why I even watch those auctions.
I was a NASCAR fan for many years. It is great to see your face again.
I love MG midgets so much fun ! It's like a go kart you can drive anywhere
Awesome episode! I've always loved the MG's, great to hear some history about them!👍
Glad to see you stepping up Mike!
Especially, given your own hectic schedule!
Your voice, like Steve’s, has become like an old friend, or family member over the years!
My Mother had an MG midget when I was three years old!
No role up widows on hers! It was blue with a cream colored canvas top!
I remember riding in it with her when she’d pick me up from the babysitters house!
Somewhere around 1962 or 1963!
She really wanted a Jaguar, however,she could not afford one of those,so the midget it was!
The car fit her well, being that she was only 4’11” tall!
Dad could not even fit in the car comfortably! He looked akin to a Shriner driving one of those bodied go carts in a parade!
Thankfully, he had his Ember red ,1963 ,SS 409 Impala, 4 spd, car to drive around!
That Beast fit his personality ,as well as his 6’3” frame,much, much better!
Thanks again for doing the video for Steve’s channel!
See you this weekend!
Thanks Mike ❤ get well Steve 🤓❤️
Thanks for helping Steve out.
Very cool video and I own a 72 midget ❤😊
Thank you for stepping up for Steve. That means a lot man. Forever in my eyes you will be a standup guy in my eyes. God bless you man.
Well said. I agree 100%.
This makes me happy to see you good people do this for Steve.
Looking fwd also when you guys are back on the Block.
Thank you for helping out Mike!
So cool to hear the lineage of the Midget originating from the bugeye Sprite. My mom and dad rented a bugeye in Nassau the Bahamas back in the early 60s. I uploaded some 8mm-converted film footage of it to my channel. Thanks for helping out Steve, Mike. I will sub to your channel. Been following your coverage of auto racing since the 1970s.
Shout out to Mr Joy! On to the video😎
Thanks Mike. Cheers all. 🇨🇦
Thanks Mike ------ Yes -- I have listened to you and Steve for years on the Barrett Jackson Auctions ----- Rooting for Steve to pull through ----- I've got a '69 MGB-GT that I tinker with and am hoping this summer to do a repaint on her ------ Try to catch all the ---Junkyard Crawls to also help Steve out ------ You two have a -----VAST ----- knowledge of automobiles ---- IT'S ---- GREAT---- to listen to you two talk about the cars on the --BLOCK ------- AND you know ---- to hear Steve crawling around in the Junkyard talking about the history of the vehicles ------- If you see Steve ---- say HELLO ------- Hope you two have a Good Week ----- and will be watching ------ Rodney
What an unexpected treat to see Mike Joy here. Miss you Steve, but this was great too!
Very cool Mike!!! Nice Z car sitting next to you.
What a great voice, I could listen to you read the phone book.
Thanks for your time Mike, and wishing the best for Mags recovery. Looking forward to watching you both again soon alway informative and alway at the top of the game.
Mike I remember u used to be in Nascar pits / I miss u intviews with the drivers 🏎🏁🏎🏁🏎🏁💪👌✌️🤙🤜👊🤛🇺🇸
Adding link to their channel, as it isn't here yet! :) x
www.youtube.com/@Joy-Riding
Great job, I have a 61 MGA , I did not know all this about the Midget
Got a friends 74 thats been sitting on my shed for over 20 years
Great presentation thank you. MGs are great!
My 1964 Triumph Herald had the 948 cc fire breathing torque.
Glad you filled in for Steve.
Good job Mr Joy.
Great video!Mike has such a great voice! Soothing lol
Great informativie video!!! WIshing Steve a fast recovery and thanks for all you did on this video!
Lots of love for Steve from the automotive community
It's great to have some fresh content! A different perspective on the subject of classic cars and what it means to save them or not. Thanks Mike!
Very nicely done sir!
Thanks for stepping in, Mike & Scott
Very informative. Thank you for educating me on a car I might not normally look twice at, and for helping Steve! Im on my way to your channel next!
Awesome video Mike ,thanks for sharing. You know that all classics can't be saved but it's sure nice to know that even some of these classic parts will live another day somewhere else ! 😊
Most enjoyable! However, we still miss Steve doing his junkyard crawl !
WOW Mike Joy Holy moly! Good to see you Mike I only see you on the Barrett Jackson broadcasts since I stopped watching NASCAR three years ago after thirty two years as a diehard fan.Thanks for stepping up to help out Steve. He does a super job along with Shane on this channel. Im 66 years old I miss the old NASCAR days of Earnhardt and Waltrip ,Mark Martin and the rest.
My bother had a mgb right after high school. I remember it always had this quiet little exhaust backfire every time you let off the accelerator to shift. Fun little car to drive, but an electrical nightmare! I was the "car guy" in the family and spent countless hours tracing down, and fixing eletrical problems on that thing, relays, switches, you name it. Every time I see a bottle of Lucas anything, I have flashbacks! Lol Thanks for filling in Mike, enjoyed the flashback. 😂 I hope Steve is doing well and hopefully he'll be %100 soon!
Interesting video, thanks Mike.
Get well soon, Steve.
Nice to see friends and colleagues pitching in to help with the continuing of junkyard crawl i cant wait to see you do your magic again Steve
my friend had a bugeye sprite and it reminded me of the go arts at Disney World
Mike your one hell of a great friend. Keep the videos coming for another great guy get well steve
I had a Midget in the '70s. Learned a lot, because I was always working on it. If I decided I wanted a Midget now, I would buy a Miata with a manual transmission.
Great to see all of you step in for an assist to help Steve out!!
Good points here, no just for the British cars either!
Thanks for sharing that story Mike. Looking forward to Steve returning.
Great video! Thanks Mike for supporting Steve and his channel. I always enjoy seeing the bug eye sprites and mgb roadsters at car shows
I've parted out many vehicles in my time, and it surprises me that Mike Joy doesn't consider his time more valuable than that.
Can't wait to see you back at it Steve! These cars were famous for being unreliable.
Encyclopedia of cars with you 2 men, Mike and Steve are the only reason I watch BJ Scottsdale.
Thanks Mike!
Great work, Mike. Thank you for supporting Steve 👍🏼😀
That voice.. I've been listening to him since the early 90s!!!
He got his start in 1970 at a local track near me which is unfortunately long gone now.
Bur we still got mike!!
Thanks for helping out Steve! I have owned three of these MG's Two rubber bumpers and a very desirable chrome bumper RWA . I reckon at this point every little British car on the road is made from at least 4 other cars of the same model.
Sweet!!
Great job, Mike! Thanks for stepping in for Steve, hope Steve is getting better!
Thanks 🙏 for helping out another person with your skills and knowledge this is what the community of old car owners and lovers are all about 👍😉
Thanks for the video Mike, great job. Hope Steve gets well soon.
I really enjoyed this video! I will definitely check out Joy Riding, thanks Mike!
Thanks for lending your voice!
Ahh, amazing. Mike Joy you are a legend Sir. Well done.
So very awesome to see Mike here on Steve's channel!! Just the shell of this MG, with all the sheetmetal would make an awesome project; maybe a newer Mini-Cooper S drive line for a true "sleeper"!
Thanks Mike for filling in and for sharing your knowledge! 😎🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thank you for being such a great friend to Steve, that is true wealth!
Thanks for stepping up and helping out!
Great video
didn't know where water would go? Sure they did, how else would it get into everything? Thanks for doing this for Steve!
Praying for Steve.
Thanks Mike👍keep getting better Steve👍
Thanks for helping out Mike.
We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you back in the Junkyard soon
MIdget door handles from this period make a GREAT replacement for MGB plastic door handles. (Ask me how I know lol)I never understood why they'd put a cast handle on a Midget but a plastic offering to the Breakables Gods on the larger, more expensive vehicle. My junkyard salvageables from Midgets went onto a 1967 MGB-GT (in NEw England). Best car I had through college (late 70's) - $450 from the yard, drove it home, and replaced all the weight-reduction and painted. Leather interior, hatch-back, wire wheels with knock-off spinners - that almost made up for Lucas Ignition and Lockheed hydraulics - and the god-awful Bendix on the starter.
Hope Steve is back in the yards soon!
Good on you Mike! Thanks for doing this.
Bought a 64 Midget like that, completely disabled. It sits with a 69 Alfa Spider I tore apart to restore "someday", um that was like 30 years ago.
Last summer, I bought a one owner Z3 for $4,300. I'll never restore those two cars. I need to get them out of storage and part them out, one of these days. Lol
Mike, I met you briefly at Barrett Jackson Vegas about 8 to ten years ago and enjoyed our brief conversation. Hope to meet Mags one of these days. His progress after being stricken with encephalitis is amazing. God still has plans on earth for him. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you. ❤
That you for filling in for Steve.
America ❤s you both.
Man Steve has awesome friends that really cares for him! God bless and thank you for covering for him! 🙏
Thanks Mike! Great presentation on the MG Midget. My dad had a red '56 MGA when I was in High School and I could see the family resemblance as you presented the Midget - and good memories, too. It was very kind of you to help out Steve and I hope to see you again.
Nice job Mike! We all love Steve.
Have a 66 mg midget love that car was damaged in floods last year i had it about 80% repaired so gona need some xtra work now but worth it🇳🇿
That's right man...SAVE that little beast! I still have a 76 midget that I bought while in college over 40 years ago. It's now one of a kind...seriously. Keep working on your 66 & good luck!
Thanks Mr. Joy for filling in, and for a great M.G. history lesson.
What a thing to make a hotrod with a LA 318 and a 727 auto 4 speed
Well done Mike! I have Chryslers, last one I parted out went to around 10 plus cars! Ya can’t save them all! 🇦🇺🍺🍺
Great video, Thumbs up, great video