THIS 460BHP MK2 ASTRA GTE TURBO IS A *LETHAL WEAPON* 

Brings a tear to my eye - this car was and is the business

My favourite car on the channel yet after watching for the last two years. Massive respect to the owner, what an amazing example he's produced!

When I was 16 I bought a Nove Gte for £200 i was the bees knees round the estate if fucking loved the 90s what a time to be growing up, Helter Skelter tape packs kenwood jacket, air max 90s, kangol hat loved it

Being 54,I fully remember when these Astra's came out. White 16v was the daddy.

Tell you what Rick your variety of cars you have on the channel is amazing, high end luxury cars to old school feel Max power days, easily attracting the audience from all different age groups hats off mate doing a great job with the channel.

What a beautiful car, it’s a bloody shame they don’t make them like this anymore

When you think its a Kadett, but its called Astra in The UK 😅

I've got a vauxhall nova gte here, she flys for what she is, had nova's for best part of 20 years! 😂

This is how cars used to be. Torque steer, no electronic dampers, 5 speed no fancy clutches. An accelerator that gives you full power not when a sensor let's you. Need to be a real man to drive

Even the 2.0l 16v 150bhp n/a was a quick car. So god knows what 450 plus is like.

Even still has the CODE stickers in the windows!! I can remember them lol.

Takes me back, lucky to be alive when I think about how nuts we were! The good old days

Dem old astrays still about!!! Fair play to him for keepin it alive.........next episode a 1.2 nova. XD

What a car, and best of all, not one single hate or negative comment towards it. No trolls or jealous people with bitchy comments, like all the newer cars get on these channels, car scene is full of them, this is the way it should be. Respect 👏

Finally someone who actually cleaned their car before being featured on this channel 😂😂😂😂

In the early 1990s, South African Kadett GSi's were further upgraded based on their success in production car racing and initially 500 special units were built as road cars for homologation purposes. This was a minimum requirement for entry into the Stannic Group N races. They went against BMW's 325iS (A 2.7 litre homologation special from BMW). They featured more aggressive 276-degree camshafts made by Schrick with 2 different settings for timing overlap (110° and 107°), revised intake and exhaust modifications (4-in-1 branch manifold and freeflow exhaust), Irmscher spring kit, modified engine management system by Promotec, a limited slip differential developed by Andre Verwey and special Aluett 7Jx15-inch ET35 alloy wheels, they were nicknamed the "Superboss" and held the world record for the most torque per litre (114 Nm per litre) for a naturally aspirated car until 2009 being beaten by the Ferrari 458 (117 Nm per litre). After the first 500 units were produced, many more were built to satisfy public demand.

100% this has been stolen at least 6 time 🤣 The thing is beautiful and a bloody beast! 👏🙌

That's a proper hatch back... Pure mehanic... No electronic bulshit... At the time we called it Tiredrop...

Nice one ricky probably one of the best cars you have featured she is an absolute show stopper😍😍😍 and goes like a scalded cat!!😂 old school cool😎

Hahaha fair play, 53 years old refusing to grow up. Great vid man!

Paid £250 for a car then £50k on mods. What a legend.

Old school at its finest, what a machine, well done Ricky for getting this beast on your channel 👍👍

Haven’t seen Ricky this excited about a car in a while really made my day seeing him so genuinely happy haha old skool rules!

The best thing of the car is the digi dash, loved them when they were new, like space age technology. You can tell the vlogger is a young un, he hasn’t driven many old motors lol

ah when Vauxhall actually made cars. Classic Red top engine. Love it.

Not even watched this yet and its getting a LIKE. Sick SICK car!!!!

Jeez I can't imagine how that thing goes. I had a mk2 gte 16v , loved it , just the standard 150bhp but not a lot out there could keep with it. Brilliant car mate!

Loving this unique channel and experiencing these fantastic old skool cars. Keep them coming.

Never been a fan of Vauxhalls... until now. What a real gem. Props to the owner for bringing it on the channel.

Miss mine like a good ex girlfriend,stay blessed llf gang

Had one of those. Bought it from a write-off yard. Drivers door and ignition locks busted, cut seats. Went round a bend sideways a few times. Not the best best car but was fun.

This is my favourite review. Congrats to the owner for keeping this running and absolutely mint. What a beast

Love em, remind me of bk in the day, uno turbos, Renault 5 gt turbos,

F-ing awesome video. You can really see how much you enjoyed the drive. Plus really respectful driving of the old girl. Certainly at your best LLF in this one.

Cool guy, very knowledgeable. Love to see older cars being looked after. Love to sit and have chat to him. Much respect! Great video Ricky, editing is on point 👌.

Excellent video, super car, we need more legends like this guy keeping them going. Proper hot hatch. No electric gadgets. Sound.

When I was a kid my dad came home in an Astra Mk2 GTE, exact same colour as this on a D reg and I fell in love instantly the look the power the digital dash everything about it! The day he sold it I cried 😭

Used to be called the SuperBoss here in Good ‘Ol South Africa / Opel Kadett 2.0 16v S (20XE) motor with Cosworth fettled heads Limited Slip Diff Alluet rims 167bhp 140 mph top speed...

My mum bought a white GTE when I was a kid in the 90s. I'll never forget when we went to collect it. It was in the showroom spinning on a turntable. It had 5 spoke OZ wheels with Momo harnesses inside. Total icon. I find it hard to look at cars now and visualise what would define an era. They all seem to blend together now. A great video which has left me inspired. Keep the classics coming mate.

Stunning. I had a couple of Astra's in the early days but this is next level. Fantastic to see such an old hatch being kept relevent ... And quick! Beautiful!

Currently building a 1.6 turbo nova saloon. As soon as it’s ready I’ll be giving you a shout

90% of Essex drug dealers had these car's... That's why 90% of drugs got to there destination safe and early...😁

7:55 awkward lol! Max Power vibe with this car . Respect Need more fast E34 and E32 BMWs on this channel, bet somebody reading this has one!

Much respect to keeping to keeping such a old iconic classic alive. I've got a 1.8 vtech sport accord and that will be with me for much more years to come.

My dad also has a opel kadett gsi with 317hp he owns the car since 1989 its his weekend car

Uploading some proper bangers with the old stuff Ricky, long may it continue!

Great to see a vid of the good old Opel Kadett, these used to be everywhere when I grew up. Never see them anymore unfortunately. This piece is beautiful, extremely tidy. Keep em coming guys!

I'm loving this channel!!! I cannot get enough!!! Keep up the great work

My uncle had one too. Miss seeing these old girls on the road, dying breeds unfortunately but that’s a beast. Nice rebuild

Yes ricky more classics like this please

Love the old school Vauxhalls. I did similar to my Mk3 GSi back in the day. Dropped the Calibra turbo lump in it, forged engine, big turbo, xe cams etc.. had it up near 350bhp. It was Fast, but the thing i miss the most is the sound it made.

My days.....that thing is savage af!! They just dont make them like that anymore , bought back memories of the mk2 Astra SRI my dad had , it was stolen off our driveway and used in a ram raid on a computer warehouse lol. Great vid Ricky 👍🏼

Such an underrated Channel. Keep it up my guy!!

Awesome video bro, you're prolific Ricky mate never a disappointment with your content !!

Talk about a blast from the past you don't see many of these about. I used to see them a lot when I was growing up. My auntie had a gte convertible in blue the 8v version.

I love the owner's expression while driving - pure enjoyment :)

Can’t remember the last time I saw a Mk2 Astra..

Respect to this man,,,,,,,,Now i have to explain to my wife why i am sitting in a wet patch......

Great video, well presented by a couple of fun down to earth guy's. A truly astronomical astra, a true drivers car, raw power of a missile and handling to match, no ABS, no traction control, no power steering sounds awesome a true hot hatch in the rawist form. Put a massive smile on my face I remember the hot hatch era. Well done guy's.

Love the old power band different feelings makes me smile need more of this men get them out the garage let us c them😃😃😃

My uncle had a black GTE when I was a kid. I used to call it the black bullet. I’m 39 now, makes me feel old. Wicked car

That looks so much fun , what a cool guy as well 👍

Beautiful car! As a kid I loved the Astras and Sierra Cozzies and it puts a smile on my face to see one looked after/tuned to perfection!

Proper motor that..love it. Back in the day they was the nutts. Being an old school nova boy I can appreciate this. New school boys wont have a clue how important this era of cars is

Crazy clean, haven’t seen one of these for years 👌🏾

Ricky what a car , I love the old school cars and this made my day watching this lol , I myself have a very special car and will be contacting you in a few weeks / months to do a video of my old school beauty , watch this space :)

Brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 and you hit the nail on the head with your plans for upcoming content, older stuff 👌🏻

What a sound guy! Can tell that car is his pride & Joy. Super chill letting you drive too!

Just love this video.. have a grin on my face the whole time watching it😂😂😂 I actually own a 91 Opel Kadett Super boss. Only 500 made in South Africa. Love it to bits!

I love old skool vauxhalls especially redtops. Respect man

YESSSSSS!!!! A car from my silly teenage driving era. I had 2 of these with 250-300bhp Calibra Turbo engines in. I'd have another one tomorrow. Love it Ricky, nice video man.

This channel just keeps getting better & better! Loving the old skool vibe!

Neighbours son-in-law used to have a nice Astra GTE. Now he has an Insignia estate. Sad times.

He's definitely a man's man...."Power steering that's for girl's" 😂

Videos are getting better and better Ricky nice drone shots in the intro really show this car off nicely. Awesome old skool motor 👍🏼

I’ve had loads of red top gte’s and put a few in mk1 gte’s but this one is simply WOW just WOW. massive respect to you mate. Absolutely love it 👌👌👌

7:14... all the POLICE ever saw of those car's... 🤷‍♂️😂

I used to love my old Red Top Cavalier GSI - Rapid car for the times. Red top is still a solid block

I owned two of these in the 90s, a C reg (86) 1.8i and a G reg (89) 2.0L 16v. Loved the last car. Wish I’d been able to keep it now. Congrats to the crazy owner.

love these old motors,great that people tune and keep them alive, new cars are soulless, loving this channel and calvins car diary,keep up the good work guys.

Back here in SA we got the Opel ts with standard lsd back in the day its a legend

LOVE IT - the car is sticking a big finger up to the 21st century :-)

Loved this video. Have a real soft spot for c20xe and c20lets. Back in the day I saw red tops in novas and they were quick for the time so what this beast is like I can only imagine. They guy is spot in about the bulk heads being a weak spot. A mate of mine had a GTE and while going down the road the steering rack literally tore itself off. Top notch video!

Loved this vid! I had a grey GTE 16v back in the day. Courtnay cams, exhaust, Superchip etc and used to scare the crap out of me even with a modest 160 ish bhp with it’s propensity to both understeer and lift off oversteer and leaked Mobil 1 like it had no sump bolt. Got rid to buy a bulletproof Civic VTi but still missed it. Cheers!

What a bloke and what a car 👌 One of the best cars you've done imo 👌

Still to this date one of my favourite engines I had a c20let in a nova but the early costcast heads it was Courtney sports demo car it was a weapon!

mate this is wicked 👍 nice one Ricky for making videos with classics like this & huge respect to the owner 👍

I used to work for Vauxhall when these cars were brand new rolling off the production line, Pre delivery inspection road tests was very enjoyable indeed. Can't imagine the chassis could handle that much power, must be fun to drive.

Had a GTE back in the 90s. Late to get back to the Air Force base early hours one morning driving through the Cotswolds and I saw hazards flashing out of a bush. It was a GTE parked backwards in a ditch. I slowed down in mine after 🤣Very dodgy handling!!

Man I remember these cars growing up! Love it!

My favourite LLF video, keep up the excellent work Ricky.

I'm loving these old boys with their awesome cars. Need more of this on the channel

Yes yes ricky pulls another classic hero out the bag!!!! Whos got a special Nova GTE they wanna show ricky????

Love these old things. I had 3 x Gte16v’s back in the day including a mint Champion edition of which some pr1ck stole it, crashed it and burned it out to a crisp. I was devastated so I bought a Nova 300bhp Gte c20let - the guy in the vid is spot on, 3rd gear onwards they’re ballistic. Good vid 👍

Takes me back, back in '89 had the 16v, loved it, had to put a decent alarm in it as they were the most nicked moto in the uk at the time.

Love these old school car videos , real car people with a real passion

Im still hoping that Ford bring back the Escort or Sierra in a Anniversary edition. That would be amazing.

Insane ! Great video as usual LLF !

Falling more n more in love 😍 with your vids more n more lately. Keep up the great insane vids. Much love bro

The variety on this channel is great, some mega cars on here recently.