Absolutely. Those two berks and their attitude were beamed straight in from the days when our car industry collapsed. I wouldn’t want to drive anything they built either.
This is true....the rot set in years ago ...my friend went for an interview in 1968 at Ford moter company dagenham ..the tour guide spent 40 minutes outlining and explaining why "THE WORKERS" could not use the managers restaurant...
Employees of a company that shows no respect, loyalty or interest in their long term futures, worry about some guy flying a drone over "their" plant! They want to protect a company that removed all construction and long term investment from the area. It's just sad really. An interesting video and look at human psychology. Thanks DJ
they dont work for mg, they are demolition peopel not wanting joe public to know they are earning millions from the site that was funded by public money.... every penny from this site should be going back to government as government put a shed load of public money into this place when it was british leyland.. but the lazy useless workers still didnt actually want to do any work for a living..
If you didn't know already, this site was the home of British Leyland. One of the biggest car makers in the UK. The original Mini, the Metro and all Rovers were made there. Most of the land is sold now for housing. The "Bridge" as you call it used to go over the A38 to the other site. Your looking at what's left of the Pride of British motoring..... those 2 idiots are a great reflection as to why it all ended...
They're not 'idiots' they're doing their job. British motoring ended because MG was in ruins with tonnes of debt. It's also ridiculous to say this is why it all ended when they're clearly working on what is left. If they weren't working, there would be absolutely nothing left.
@@cliffdmb1237 BL/Rover ended for many and complex reasons. It's clear looking at the site its finished.... like the rest, it'll soon be turned into houses. I live in the area, my Grandfather (who worked there) told me many stories of the 'antics' and stupidly of both workers/union and Management. Those to 'idiots' epitomised both. They attitude, given they were objecting to filming a "junk yard" was classic "old" Rover worker style...... My issue it that it does upset me, seeing such an important, iconic and historic place in the state it's in. I remember the site I it's full glory and am deeply saddened to what it has become:( I suspect on my last point, we can agree...
🤣🤣No wonder that revolting old man abandoned his career as a UN negotiator. And his slightly younger husband was equally appalling. I think hubby thought 'bombastic' means confident, and he's such a feeble little chap himself he doesn't like confidence in others. That was masterly DJ, a perfect audit, and a lovely film too, thank you.
Saw that site in 1976. Was massive back then. The British car manufacturers were the architects of their own misfortunes with a lack of quality control, warmed over designs, and unions. All gone now.
Aswell as government backed car making in Europe. German and French companies always had guarantees from the government that they would cover the loses.
Probably embarressed how all the silly bolshie shennanigans eventually shut the place. Now whats left is foreighn owned. Britain used to build damn fine cars back in the day too. They were gradually ruined by the constant bickering between management and union though. My late old man had Austins and Hillmans,good vehicles in their day. One of my first vehicles was an Austin Champ. You cannot buy a vehicle with a genuine Rolls Desighned Military Engine for that kind of money anymore fifteen hundred quid to the taxpayer in 1951 200 to you in 1972 with 25000 on the clock. Cylinder Head not to be removed before 100thousand miles. Vehicle like that nowadays would cost one hundred grand. No vat or purchase tax in 1951 either.
@@PEVE182 you'd need to be at least in your 60s to really know that one, let's just say that they were distant relations to Andy Pandy, Larry the Lamb and Noddy. And I think that Mr Google knows something too. What do you think, children?
Fascinating site to visit and see by drone! Thanks DJ 👍⭐⭐⭐ The 1948 aerial image and 1930s-50s OS maps show the current facility was a large circular track with several radial strips, buildings added in the 1960s and now the concrete foundations seen in drone footage. Longbridge Motor Works used to be a much larger site covering area to the north. At 13:00 the housing estate and retail area (white triangular building) and earthwork to the left were all part of the Longbridge Motor Works. Early 1930s the Longbridge Works about 1/4 size at its peak and the circular test track added. The 1914-16 OS map shows the land was agricultural. Area of current earthworks was part of Longbridge Pumping Station for Birmingham Water Works historically.
Somebody commented how much they loved your uploads because they didn't need to go to the circus to see the clowns, they come up to you and perform for us all. How right they are! Here we have an astoundingly successful reinvention of Laurel and Hardy being clowns. thank you for the laughs L and H! You really are a saint DJ! 😀
That white car with the film covered on it, that is the film they use for new body shape cars so that people taking photos or seeing them testing on the road can't quite make out how the final design will look 👍
"If there was a man I could dream of I'd dream about a dream come true If there was a man I could ever love I'd wait a million years for someone just like you All my life I have been belated Never taking any chances, always hesitating Where's the payoff? Where's the glory? Where's the one I'm holding out for When's he walking through the door The one that you walked through If he isn't you If there was a man I could dream of I'd dream about a dream come true If there was a man I could ever love I'd wait a million years for someone just like you Happy endings never find me I put all my fantasies and hopes of love behind me Saw my moments overdue but If there was a man out there for me I wish it would be Someone who could love me too If someone was you" A song written by the Pretenders, not for James Bond but for DJ! Great to see you back to work Captain!
I visited Longbridge in its heyday (well, in the early 80s, so perhaps past its best!) and we had a tour of the facilities. I was working for a parts manufacturer. Sad to see so much of it flattened now.
the reason they could not give information is because they dont know any, they just work for the firm demolishing it....... i bet they do earna nice few quid selling scrap on the sly and dont want some bloke witha drone seeing just how much going out.. the lorry going out would of been good to follow and see what comes out of that......
3:50, silver car under a cover, it’s not an MG, it’s a 3 series BMW 😉 By the way, you’re very bombastic DJ😂😂😂 Never heard of it myself either, I’ve heard of the song boombastic, but that’s about it 😂
Mr Bombastic! - Lol. Well done DJ. I used to deliver here in the final years before they went bust and it was full of people idling and tossing it off. The majority of the machining equipment and assembly line were dismantled and shipped to China, they produce nothing at this site now.
Ham & Bud - Plant Union Officials from the seventies. Im an old geezer,I was in my twenties in the seventies and worked around. Could not believe that type still existed. Fell about laughing,last worked with similar in Glasgow Parks and Rec in the Nineties. Another guy from the private sector said to me 'whats the score with these b - - - - - - they're all f - - - - - weird.'. Laugh a minute when you learned how to handle them though.
Hey DJ Audits! I just watched your video about flying drones over MG Motor UK Ltd, and I have to say, the behavior of the individuals involved seems quite babyish. It's disappointing to see staff members asking you not to fly the drone when you were simply trying to capture footage. It's important for companies to be open to transparency and not react in such a defensive manner. It's also disheartening to hear SteveB's comment about why cars are no longer made in the UK, as it reflects a negative attitude towards constructive criticism. Keep up the good work in documenting your experiences and showcasing transparency in your videos. Looking forward to more interesting content from you!
I went round here as a visitor when I was an apprentice in 2002, it was an operational production line then in what I guess are the now demolished buildings. Very sad for British manufacturing.
How would Shanghai Auto Industry Corp survive without these highly skilled British engineers to develop their new models at the Longbridge high tech facility.. makes you proud it does.
I drive a mg zs a 23 reg got it from new and the design is the only thong they do there and the cars before full production have what they call a spy proof car the one dj says looks battered it's not the marking they they cover them up with . Mg have 3 new cars out one def in 2024 the new mg zs petrol and ev and some new models.
Sad to see what's happened to MG cars I've got two mgs a 1959 &1961 both in A1 condition and puts a smile on my face every time I drive them don't think the new cars will last as long DJ
Should have asked about the tunnel’s underneath. I think they used them to build aircraft , ( spitfires ,?) during the war. Apparently there’s still old cars and bits of cars down there.
Everything that was on the empty concrete was shipped over to China. Not just the production machines - everything. All the buildings including the windows, out houses, kitchens and canteens, wash basins, electrical switches, plug sockets, lights and even the wires and the conduits. It was rebuilt to see how it operated then a brand new facillity was built next door.
Hi DJ. Do you have multiple pairs of green adidas trousers or have you worn the same pair for every audit for four years plus? I am thinking of buying some but wondering if they get worn when riding bikes around.
Hi DJ …. Adam Adams here. Hope you’re ok. That’s Gary Egan & his puppet Pete I used to work there years ago but the place has gone to the dogs. They do a bit of sales, engine tests & design work. But the place will be demolished soon. In a couple of the buildings if they are still there all the tools, paperwork etc… is left like it was on the day they closed the factory in 2005. Quite sad really. Great video though.
The blue car at 3:20 is the Rover TCV concept car, there was recently three other MGF concept cars out in that car park. The green & red one next to it is I believe an MG3 race car. at 3:08 you can also just see a silver car next to the red MG3, that is an MGF Coupe, another design concept car. the RDX60 is also there.
Dj just an update you could fit 44 football pitches inside rover when it was open up till around 2005 . But it was all manual. No robots as take land rover they cut the size of the Solihull plant from when I worked there from around 35,000 staff down to around 3500 staff now as it's all health and safety now as that's how my back went. But the guys car there are in is the mg hs the biggest they make. Mines the zs a bit smaller than that same engine but a tine bit smaller. Hope it helps .also theres a new car company called byd theyhavr been out in china a few yers but they only make ev cars and they have juat oened a new show room think its coventry its called byd the car make
Derek Robinson (1927-2017) "Red Robbo", a British communist, human rights activist and trade unionist was involved in approximately 523 car factory strikes between 1978 and 1979, the then government-owned British Leyland attributed the 523 disputes to Robinson, the factory convenor at Longbridge. You can see inside the ruined and destrioyed plant in The Chemical Brothers - Believe (Official Music Video)
that 68 plate mg from my guess was a sort off prototype that when manufacturers take there cars to testing grounds for r&d they cover them in silly patterns etc so people cant clearly define its looks, styling or make ( does not work to well on some vehicles google prototype ferrari lamborghini etc spotted). but just started watching and have you set to play all at work so im getting through them all :D
I pass nearby that site most days to visit family. The new MG ev's are great cars and well priced. Its sad that the vehicles are not assembled there anymore, but the damage was done decades ago. To me, the site seems like a trophy of days gone by and for the uneducated eye, people probably assume that vehicles are still assembled there? Good vid.
It looks like a rogue airport parking company. Nobody operating within the law would be so adamant that they don't want a drone seeing what they're doing.
I'm so glad you came over near where I live. You imma go look for the key ring tomorrow! There's so many cool places to go to near Longbridge. Try the Birmingham training ground for the Birmingham football team ❤
The driver of the car has been there forever, always claiming that the site is super busy. He must have delusional glasses, because the last time that site was busy was around March 2005.
DJ, you asked where does the bridge take you, & you replied nowhere. Well after that encounter with thoise guys in the car you could have used poetic licence & said, bridge over troubled water.
The silver car half covered is a bmw e39 5 series DJ. There was what looked like an old prototype mg far left corner of the gates. A metallic blue car think it's the rd60
I reckon St Mowden are building residences around there. they are the builders of residences at the former motor works in the distance which is now also a shopping park known as Longbridge.
Not usually a fan of this kind of content at all but this showed some interesting history and prototype cars... The 2 security blokes were so standoffish yet ended up giving up so much info 😂 Credit where it's due 👍
Loved the hand out the window. Pair of dense candidates sat in a time warp. Waste of oxygen. They can’t spend much on R and D they drive like a go kart on a milk float chassis.
