Twin-Cam Visits... the Practical Classics Restoration Show @ the NEC, Birmingham (Part 2)

One of two major car shows held annually at the NEC, the Classic Car Restoration Show signals the beginning of car show season in the UK, and this one is filled with project cars and brimming with people in overalls working collectively on their cars.

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00:00 Introduction
00:19 Audi 100 (C1)
01:05 Ford Granada Mk1
02:05 Rover P6
02:59 Audi 80 (B2)
03:52 Porsche 924
04:56 Toyota Celica Mk5
05:45 Toyota Celica Mk1
06:44 Nissan Cherry Europe
08:11 Fiat Strada Abarth
09:21 Seat Panda
10:07 Volkswagen Beetle
11:02 Austin Mini
11:57 Wolseley 1100
13:17 Leyland Princess
14:30 Sunbeam Rapier
15:01 Ford Probe
15:45 Lotus Esprit
16:45 Renault Clio Williams
18:08 Conclusion

[countludwigvonnippeltassel]

I love the way you have a proper script that links car to car to car. Very professional and makes the video flow perfectly.

[griswold]

Very well researched as always Ed. Someone snap up this lad for a major prime time motoring programme!

[paulscountrygarage]

Love how Melvin is being faced of by a Aussie Valiant sedan. I hope Melvin didn’t feel threatened. Another great video Ed.

[TMGJ]

"Which I can't show you because of reflections"!

Another nice presentation young fella.

Those transverse 2200 straight SIXes were a real surprise to me when I first drove one years ago. Typical of the UK motoring media and their fashionable penchant for knocking home product at just about every opportunity, it was not given much of a good write up by any of that shower at the time.

When I was given one as a loan car whilst my company car was being serviced, I was in for a shock. That car handled and drove very well for a relatively big car of the time and the engine in that one I had was a peach. Usefully spacious few cars then and now can match and very comfortable. I asked if it was for sale when I handed it back but, they wanted too much. One of life's "Regrets, I had a few" moments.

[rob]

So many memories... And I always learn something new watching your videos Ed, thank you 😊

[ianhawcock]

Two good programs well presented
More please

[daraghmorrissey]

I think I love these cars more than the exotic super cars you see at other exhibitions. Its a miracle that they survived and restored to this level of condition given how bad they rusted. All of them are probably in high demand for TV programs set in the 70s. The Pennyworth series is set in the UKs sometime in the late 60s/early 70s and the cars they use for props are amazing. Great video.

[neilmustow]

Brings back memories Ed the Audi 100 saloon my late uncle had a green one on a K Reg in the late 70's great Part 2 video Ed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[FuchsiaShocked]

Brilliant video about interesting cars, smooth segues too.

[flightisdollars]

Very well made presentation and highy enjoyable to watch.

[peterthwaites]

Another great video... Your knowledge and presentation are both excellent, very enjoyable and professionally done..

[anthonystevens]

A great video Ed, just the right amount of time given for each car. I remember the release if what became known as the Princess, the range was just called the 18-22 series and I can just about remember the TV advertisements. Design was way ahead of it's time. As a school kid I was opened mouthed when I first saw one. I might be wrong (I usually am) but in my foggy memory the Princess versions ditched the 1800 and 2200 engines for the 'O' series 1700 and 2000 power units and as you say the old badge engineered manufacturer name was dropped. I remember the MKI Granada that was around about the same time that must have had great TV air time in the Sweeny TV series along with the cheaper Consul version if I recall correctly. Wow I'm getting old but the old grey sponge between my ears still has those fond memories when the world seemed a simpler place.

[michaeltutty]

Absolutely fabulous video, Ed. Given that to me rear wheel drive is a must, my favourite of the cars you highlighted is that delicious Porsche 924S. The 924, like the Volvo 240, has as close to perfect weight distribution as it is possible to get, making the car a very neutral handling car with surprisingly high cornering limits. If I were in the market for a sporty car, the 924S is the entire list. What is neat is that the late 80s S has the 944 engine, so has the same horsepower as the earlier 924 Turbo, but with better driving dynamics. Again, thanks for the effort, Ed. You always manage to make the most interesting of videos. Well done.

[PaulinesPastimes]

Excellent video and what a surprise to see a VJ series Valiant! It looks to have NZ plates. 😊

[jetsons]

Great watch Ed. The thing that killed the Ford Probe in America was the name. As always, great narration and content. You're the

[M_IkeLeBlanc]

Just found, and subscribed to, your channel. Really good stuff! 👍

Being from the US, it’s fascinating to see older British cars. There were a lot of cars we did not get here from the UK and Europe back in the day though the enthusiasts’ magazines would run stories on them.

Keep up the good work!

[scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Another great video Ed, remember the Clio Williams when it came out. I am with you on the Rover P6, it's my dream car to own. I think car of the show for for me in this part is the Strada.

[kingoftape]

I like y’all’s Grenadas better than ours. A buddy of mine had a ‘77 Celica in High School, and you’re right that five speed was VERY cool at the time.

[andrewstones]

I’m always extremely impressed with your research and in depth knowledge of your subjects. My memory is a bit hazy on some of the details but having owned a Audi 80 Sport and 3 Porsche 924 in the 1980s, but I never owned a 924s. I’m certain the engine was quite different with the 924 engine coming from an earlier Audi 100. The 924s was quite a different car from memory, I actually thought the 924s had the later Porsche 944 engine. I loved my Audi 80, it was a very well made, comfortable and reliable car. I loved the 924, I had a Signal Green 1978, a Guards Red 1979 LHD and a Metallic Red 1983 all of which were a few years old when I got them and were real bargains. The VW/Audi underpinnings of the 924 was very appealing to me, mechanically quite simple and very reliable. The interiors were quite poor quality and the dashboard cracked and the plastics broke. I also have owned quite a lot of those other cars, including a Princess which was a good car for me.. even if the doors did fill up with water when it rained.

[Vince_uk]

I owned a P6 3500 V8, red with black vinyl roof it was an amazing machine. I also owned a Porsche 924 which again I loved and was a much underrated car. It must have been attractive because it was subjected to attempted thefts on 3 separate occasions once actually from inside my garage. I sold it.