VIXEN GT / There's only one / PATINA

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During the roaring 60s when man landed on the moon, the cold war and music from The Beatles and Rolling Stones played on the radio, the car industry couldn't bypass big changes. Ian Stronach made this immortal little beast in that same period. Being a Formula Pilot and engineer he built himself the first GT with center engine in front of the rear axle. Let Didier take you with him on his journey from when by chance he found the wreck and restored it all by himself.
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@anth7354 5 лет назад

So sad to think, modern cars will never have the heart and soul like this fantastic car

@bitdragon3915 4 года назад

It's so amazing how many of these rare cars were bought up years ago and left as a future project and never realizing completion. Some are still hidden away rusting and becoming a pile of junk. This is one time I would like to applaud the person who had the incentive to put the car up for sale and allowed someone else to carry on with the restoration. A beautiful job and story of rebirth of a great machine!

@billhart9832 4 года назад

Great story and a beautiful car. How wonderful to take it to England and share it with Ian.

@blackvanandrobin6413 4 года назад

Bless you for letting the old geezer have a drive. Top bloke

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

It was the most touching part of the story and spoke volumes for the restorer/owner.

@johngreenwood1972 5 лет назад

I bet Jay Leno would pay very big money for this unique gem. Great car, great story.

@markswain5021 3 года назад

Absolutely stunning car ! .Beautifully executed restoration ,very well done . Regards from the UK.

@crieff1sand2s Год назад

Looks like the right man bought the car... beautiful job....👍

@StonerGBUK 4 года назад

Ahh what a fantastic story, sometimes good things do happen to nice people. You deserve the car, a reward to all those who share your passion.

@pykiey 4 года назад

What a work of art! And what an artist! Congrats on this stunning result. A testament to your efforts

@lefroy1 4 года назад

Some people deserve these automotive works of art more than others.

@BoydCooperLegend 4 года назад

@A World Under A Spell No, he's totally right.

@BoydCooperLegend 4 года назад

@A World Under A Spell Don't get me wrong please. Jealousy has nothing to do with it because that wasn't meant at all. ( I for instance have a car since 37 years and did nothing to it ).

@shakespeare_hall4788 4 года назад

What a Cool , skilled Guy with a smart Daughter and what an amazing car and how he pulled it all together its a credit to him and it's a beautiful car everything he has done is just perfect I love the colour and the wheels etc, just fantastic !!!! Full Marks my friend !!!

@davidg4026 5 лет назад

Amazing full circle story... It's the fact that he involved the cars creator in the restoration that makes the story so great.

@bigviking0001 4 года назад

After years of looking at cars like this and motorcycles too, I am convinced that in the 50s and 60s, you couldn't sling a dead cat in England without hitting a garage where someone was building a custom car, race car or motorcycle. This is top drawer.....

@Nanogrip 4 года назад

That is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. Such a pleasure to see a bit of its history and restoration, bravo kind humble guy, bravo!

@Rafael-qs4gg 3 месяца назад

What a beautiful machine and your daughter was right thank you for bringing it back to life

@stephenswift8001 4 года назад

That’s a handsome little car! Love the colour. Well done on saving it. Your daughter has good taste!

@Fintoman 4 года назад

Fabulous restoration Didier. To reconstruct such a unique car is truly a labour of love. The back story alone was so interesting and fascinating Really enjoyed your video. Does make one wonder about fate. The car sat in that field for so long waiting for the right person to come along and breath life back into it. Glad you saved it to be admired by generations to come.

@MindDezign 4 года назад

This is a high quality story of two men and a "machine"! I could have looked at every picture. This is only missing " how his daughter feels about the car now" She had real " vision" ! When it was raw and abandoned....

@andrewhorning6680 4 года назад

This is fantastic. I love to see people make good use of their money and life energy in a way that positively affects others. Well done, and thank you.

@BataviaRaya 4 года назад

Superb car and a beautiful story indeed👌

@chesspiece81 Год назад

Such a beautiful car even today. I absolutely love the stories when someone came up with the idea and was able to build it, then for it to be found and rebuilt decades later by an enthusiast of equal passion and the original builder is still alive to experience their dream car's resurrection.

@gorviv529 4 года назад

That car is beautiful. And so much hard work to put it back together. What an accomplishment.

@TheSharpy088 4 года назад

That has got to be one of the best rear ends I've seen on a 60s era!! Beautiful car!! Love the post war british green touch to it aswell. Compliments the car really well

@karlthompson1961 3 года назад

That’s a fabulous car. Thanks for sharing your story👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

@andrewdavis6226 4 года назад

Great story and a fabulous film. Patina you’ve nailed it again 😎😎

@jose_s_bam7938 4 года назад

Those cortina rear lights made me click this video. Amazing work!

@adamweston4152 4 года назад

Thank you for finding and restoring this beautiful car and for staying true to your words and letting Ian drive it again.im so struck by it's figure and form,a great gt car and one of a kind,a rare beast and a special guy who resurrected it 😉

@HarryHunterx 3 года назад

I am a huge fan of Rover V8 driven cars and do own a MG BT RV 8 recreation myself with a180bhp 3.9 L. BUt this car is a pure beauty. I am sure if seen it on the race course somewhere either at SPA or the Nürburgring and always thought it was an early TVR. Thanks for posting that incredible story.

@mrhearse777 4 года назад

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS ! I haven't seen much to equal this for looks EVER . Wonderful story from a lovely man . Full respact.

@guitarsword1 4 года назад

Great story, great car, great people. Love this era, love this car.

@MindDezign 4 года назад

The era of one man design Like Colin Chapman , Costin, TVR,Marcos...so many British cottage industry minds....doing their own thing there are so many to reflect on before the big corporations .

@wimderix 4 года назад

And...the first spoiler on a car.

@GrannyFan100 4 года назад

Great story, Bloody Gorgeous Car, love it's lines and poise, Fantastic sound...…. I want one....

@AtypicalDriver 3 года назад

What a gorgeous car and a fascinating story. You guys are producing some great videos, keep it up!

@Tj930 4 года назад

Beautiful in every way.

@rathkoole 6 лет назад

An amazing story and a fantastic and beautiful one of a kind car. Thank you for telling their story :)

@thisispatina 6 лет назад

Thanks Kevin, stay tuned! ;)

@Ralph2 4 года назад

Mmmmmm. Great story and wonderful to have the car fully restored and back in action for people to see and appreciate.

@Ogma3bandcamp 4 года назад

Stunning car. Stunning!

@parrotraiser6541 4 года назад

Thank you (and your daughter) for a beautiful job on a sweet little machine. (I hope that inspires people to build copies.)

@freddysquirenaranjo4859 4 года назад

A Man with a Dream....... Brilliant Story for Both Men......

@MrGuginez 6 лет назад

Only one..thats a legendary car

@AVPOnTheRoad 6 лет назад

Beautiful feature guys 👌 And a very cool story to hear!

@thisispatina 6 лет назад

Thanks Anthony!!

@RobertEHunt-dv9sq 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic car and a round of applause to you for bringing this wonderful piece of automotive history back to life. Incrdebile and thanks for posting. Cheers from Texas.

@geoffmcwiggan2814 Год назад

Thank you for posting. What a beautiful thing. Sounds amazing! 👍🥃🇦🇺

@geraldswain3259 4 года назад

Wonderful story and Stunning car!... You have carried out the restoration work out beautifully it is a credit to you well done. Regards from the UK.

@pieterbezuidenhout2741 4 года назад

What a prize ! Congratulations.

@runpandarun09 4 года назад

It is just absolutely gorgeous! The soft lines, its petite size and 60s style is just spectacular!!!

@tristantopambudi3186 4 года назад

Beautiful story and achievements

@paulbennett7021 4 года назад

Very well done, Didier; you have a beautiful and unique car

@joepeckham7930 4 года назад

That is a most beautiful story, thank you very much.

@DrVinylBcn 4 года назад

In my opinion this is a real exotic. Is gorgeous the car and the story behind of the car. Thanks for share !

@mescko 4 года назад

Rover ally V8! No wonder it sounds so good. And what a great story, Ian got to drive it all those years later. Touching.

@TheStevemcqueen68 4 года назад

What a great story , Thanks for telling it,

@Mr_Lemon_Law 4 года назад

What a story and what a beautiful restoration! Amazing car!

@65SATisfaction 5 лет назад

Thank you for this very well done presentation! What a phenomenal car and backstory.. plus an owner who couldn't be more deserving of this lovely little beast! Well done you!

@Simonofcalifornia 4 года назад

One of the best documentaries.

@BransMaarten 4 года назад

god verdomme wat een verrekte mooie wagen. Lijnen, geluid, kleur echt alles klopt....

@erichakanson7010 5 лет назад

I just discovered this channel and I have no idea why you don't have more subscribers....but keep it up, you'll get there! And the Vixen GT, what a fantastic car, owner and overall story. I know it sounds cliche but it truly is inspirational. Thank you Ian for originally building this car and thank you Didier for hunting, finding, buying and having the patience to restore this fabulous automobile! Cheers mates!

@thisispatina 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric! Really appreciate it.

@MrBenHaynes 4 года назад

My thoughts exactly Eric. This is my new high water mark for Automotive fantasy/pleasure (previous one being Petrolicious). Outstanding PATINA!

@danieldube8035 Год назад

The story is almost as beautiful as the vehicle, and becomes part of the vehicle.

@michaelhughes3302 4 года назад

What an absolute little beast! Congratulations to you and your incredible inspiration. Michael Hughes in Toronto.

@adrievankempen2054 4 года назад

Hoi Didier, wat een eindeloos mooi inspirerend project, voel me echt .... met mijn 924 met dubbele webers opgebouwd en interieur tot 2 zitter omgebouwd, dit is echt geweldig en ga ook een project zoeken of wat dan ook om helemaal op te bouwen, heb ruimte/ kennis etc. genoeg! Dank je voor het delen van deze ervaring! Adrie uit Gouda

@tokolosh6467 4 года назад

A huge project and beautiful car, just awesome.

@gullentops1 4 года назад

Schitterend verhaal van een prachtige wagen. 👍👍

@oscarpark1523 5 лет назад

Stunning. I love how low it sits..and that sound; perfect state of tune or maybe the perfect size v8 for that set up... goodness

@nouvalari 4 года назад

Well you deserve a medal..............simply amazing with all you did for yourself and the designer.....excellent sir!

@Skunners1 4 года назад

Great job, awesome story

@liquidamber 4 года назад

this video is super nice…..one off the most beatiful car in the world….love it ...bedankt

@bbrut3332 4 года назад

A great story for a beautiful race car.

@UberLummox 5 лет назад

Totally looks like some one-off special bookin' it around LeMans. Thunderous engine sound like only a V-8 can. (I like how that little V-8 passes for "colossal" in Europe :-) Styling 1st. reminded me of the ill-fated Lola GT slightly (not just the tailamps) and perhaps the Porsche 904, all with a healthy dose of aircraft inspiration. Would surprise me if the builder built airplanes for a living. I'm seeing other Ford parts like the 4-lug 13" rims look like the same ones that came on the 6cyl. Mustang and US Falcons. Sure is oddly beautiful. Would love to know how it's shape copes with 200+ MPH. Mr. Didier is an automotive hero for saving this poor neglected soul. Thanks for the show!!!!

@anonanon4109 4 года назад

UberLummox he shoulda gotten a Texas speed billet aluminum block LS Imo wouldn’t have weighed much more and it would make triple the power.

@neilmchardy9061 4 года назад

Beautiful car well presented and beautifully filmed, it’s so great to know such enthusiasts are looking after these machines and evolving them.

@DataSpook 3 года назад

Great story!! Beautiful car!!

@mdemers767 4 года назад

That is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. I even love the badge they made for it. I wonder if that was a creation of Ian or the Belgian gent who re-finished it.

@paulvanappeven3340 4 года назад

Zeer knappe restauratie. Zeer knappe auto ook. Had nog nooit van een Vixen gehoord. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Bedankt voor de toffe video.

@CarFrequency 6 лет назад

Fantastisch! De passie druipt er vanaf. Een genot om naar te kijken.

@thisispatina 6 лет назад

Whoop!

@signorpippistrello 4 года назад

Great car, great story, great video! Really enjoyed this!

@iancharlton678 4 года назад

Outstanding ❤️

@gkstanfield 6 лет назад

What a lyrical and evocative new channel...I am jumping in with both feet!! P A T I N A . . . What a new way to celebrate the joys of motoring!! 🏁

@clarkkent2913 4 года назад

Indeed I can regocnize a slight difference between the status when you found it and now. :-) Nice story and a beautiful car!

@markletts2000 4 года назад

Stunning ...i need say no more..👏👍🇬🇧

@jasonbrown2169 4 года назад

Incredible...I bet it really flies!

@kiwipics 2 года назад

What a great story, and a gorgeous car.

@cadman8827 4 года назад

Fantastic video and story, more like this please.

@crapistheshit3840 4 года назад

This is just amazing ! What a great story this is !

@stephensimpson3352 4 года назад

TVR...............BRITISH..........AHEAD OF. ITS TIME................FANTASTIC👍🇬🇧🎬❤️

@GarryMcGovern 5 лет назад

Well, it's not 'totally unknown' now! Another fantastic video guys, excellent work!

@TheRealFLX81 5 лет назад

Such a shame you guys stopped uploading. Your videos are the best classic car content on YT besides Petrolicious. Such great filming and storytelling!

@thisispatina 5 лет назад

Hi TheRealFLX! We saw your comment and decided to make a comeback!

@ast453000 5 лет назад

Quite possibly the best car video I've ever seen.

@thisispatina 5 лет назад

Quite possibly the best compliment we've received. Thanks! ;)

@DM01710 9 месяцев назад

Wow absolutely incredible all the work , the research , what a beautiful car lovely design and WELL DONE !!!!!

@russellkerfoot5423 4 года назад

Rover V8. Running four Weber carbs. Reminds me of a GT40. It was the MK1 Ford Cortina back lights that made me look. Happy Days.

@wassapjy1 4 года назад

Wow cinematography 10/10

@paulmanson253 4 года назад

Front end sort of like a Lola. Rear end with a Kamm tail like a Shelby Daytona. Three point five years for that amount of work,and successfully screwed all the bits back together. Space frame like spaghetti. As far as the number of hours spent in that time,I bet he never kept track. Hundreds each year. Wow,just wow. Terrific story.

@ChrisDragotta 4 года назад

paul manson That is really not that long for such a project. Just the right amount, really. A little beast of a car, it is.

@Sprocketboy1956 4 года назад

What a wonderful car! The story of its discovery and restoration is very well told. Subscribed and want more more more!

@samersantina9993 4 года назад

What a story

@g.g.6362 2 года назад

Beautiful car,restoration and story.......

@davidviner4932 4 года назад

Awesome story, love that car

@keithsclassicgarage1133 4 года назад

Love the car. Glad it went to someone who will love it!

@NVRAMboi 2 года назад

Congratulations to you on such a fine and worthwhile work. You should also be proud of your daughter. It sounds as if she's wise beyond her years, given her initial opinion/assessment of the unrestored car.

@zounds13 6 месяцев назад

See, this is why I love the Internet.

@shanehnorman 4 года назад

Terrific-looking machine. At a guess, I'd say Ian was inspired by the 1962 Lola GT, itself the inspiration for the Ford GT40. It has some of the Lola's stance, especially from the side, and Cortina taillights were also used for the Lola.