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@wayland7150

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I really enjoyed that.

@MrGrantgoulding

5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed that very much. Watched it over three evenings. What a great time Michael has had and continues to have. Keep it going!

@user-cn8vb9hh5z

4 ай бұрын

It's a great read and a good cause.

Thank you all for your comments ! After each interview has finished I keep remembering stories. I cannot remember where I left my car keys but for 50 years ago..easy. Books off to postcodes SG x 2..CT...G/Scotland..CM..E/London and Madrid. Thank you all very much !

@johngibson3837

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this video, your surname seems familiar from the past I grew up in village half way between saffron Walden and Cambridge from 61 when was born till end of 74 when my family moved to Australia, thanks again

@kidcowdy1231

5 ай бұрын

You seem like a really nice and interesting guy, and the kind of person that I’d love to sit down with and talk with for hours about cars.

@johngibson3837

5 ай бұрын

@@kidcowdy1231 my favourite car has been a Toyota FJ40 which I fitted a ford Cleveland 351V8 in was never properly tuned but did do a 16.01 down the quarter, not to shoddy for an old 4WD

@kidcowdy1231

5 ай бұрын

@@johngibson3837 wow I bet that felt a bit sketchy at speed 😂😂 the biggest question I have is what are you driving now, and doing school run in?

@johngibson3837

5 ай бұрын

@@kidcowdy1231 don't think it would ov been fun on a motorway, got old Hilux and some unimog goodness

1:53 "Looking back, over the years, as you see the world disintegrate" Never a truer word spoken.

@robc9136

5 ай бұрын

100%

@UberLummox

5 ай бұрын

Environmentally yes, but EVERY generation says that.

“The Miura, that was a great hit with the ladies, they loved it…she took her pants off and hung her pants on the gearstick… now that was a strange thing to do!?”wow what a brilliant time :)Super nice content, flashback into a small history. Thanks for sharing!

This goes beyond typical KZread. Great work 😊

I'm not normally one for long you tube videos, but just listening to Michael recall his car history was absolutely captivating. Thank you Michael for telling us your story, and thank you James for enabling us to hear it. I hope the fund raising continues growing from strength to strength.

I am 2 years older and I remember the cars I had too. In Oz we didn't get access to the Ferrari and Lambos, but I had the MGs, and Fords and even a 1967 Prince Skyline GTR and the Lotus Cortina. Great Video Jay. I can honestly say that he and I lived in a great time. Oh and the motorbikes ,

Loved the story of the Lotus Cortina overtaking them - remember well having a tussle with one of those in my Dolomite Sprint around Lake Taupo in the 90's. Loads of fun.

@radinz1

4 ай бұрын

Yes simple fun driving in Nz in 80s-90s, but that many cars and ,cops not that many and fines on smaller side

'No revenue cameras!' You and I and are on the same page Sir.

I bumped into Michael at a car show somewhere and got chatting to him about his Lotus having taken some photos of it. He asked me to email the photos to him, which I was more than happy to do. The importance of Michael became more apparent after I watched JayEmm's video first time round.

Fantastic video and a great story teller - I can just see “An Essex Farmer drives” as a huge channel, taking old Ferrari’s for a spin and taking us back to a time when super cars where rare and knickers where much bigger!

This Story Of Michael’s Life Through His Automotive Life Is Brilliant!!!

At first I thought I wouldn't want to listen to someones stories about cars they've had. After the first few minutes I was hooked and had to stay 'til the end. Great work!

I could listen to his stories all day

What a fantastic narrative of social history. The cars aspect of his stories is in another league. Thank you JayEmm.

No doubt about it, he was fortunate to drive and own some of these exotics before they multiplied in value.

What a very lucky man a superb storyteller. It does show how the world and especially the UK has deteriorated in many ways over the last sixty years. Still, let's focus on the cars and a charmed life enjoying them all.

Wow what a memory and what a raconteur.. Thank you both for sharing.

When I was a teenager I loved collecting car brochures for cars I liked and admired and was impressed with how most companies were compliant and helpfull, even Bentley and Aston Martin were happy to provide despite me blatantly being too young to buy or even have the money. Something I will never forget...... When I tried Bristol Motor Cars they tried to qualify the enquiry speaking with my father, thinking he was the origin of the request. In the end once they realised it was just me, they ended up only sending me a one page leaflet. Years later when I was finally able to afford to buy and invest in such cars, I remembered how I was treated when a young poor enthusiast. Low and behold Bristol has gone bust and has never been in my radar since that early enquiry. Yet Aston Martin and Bentley have had my custom for years.

@energymc22

5 ай бұрын

I did this too, under the pretence of doing a school project on cars. First issue of Top Gear magazine 1993 had a manufacturer's directory at the back with the freefone numbers. I called each and every one, I think everyone sent me something including AC, Lotus, Rolls Royce and even Marcos. The ones I got no luck from were Lamborghini, Ferrari and Maserati, all managed by Maranello Consessionaires who time and time again said they'd send me something and never did. I also don't think I got anything from Porsche but by far the best was VW who delivered and embarrassing amount of literature, key rings and posters, the post man must have thought it was a joke, I still remember opening the porch door and seeing piles of brochures on the floor, plus the newly printed smell clogging up the air! And a man from BMW called up after a few days and spoke to my mum, apparently he was very concerned about what this "school project" was about and what I'd written 😂

I can’t believe I sat and watched this interview for nearly 2 hours in one go. Absolutely fascinating! Thanks James.

Michael I am so really glad to hear that you are a blessed Grandfather with male descendants to pass your legacy on to … so many of the cars you have owned and driven mean a lot to a lad like me from the Antipodes and the late Fifties … not so many of the Ferraris but pretty much the bulk of your memories are almost like I was watching. Yet I was right across the other side of the world and have never made the trip to Europe. I’ve had the pleasure of Restoring Mk2 Jaguars in NZ and working with many English immigrants in my time and appreciate that the little things they made and were proud of helped build your eclectic society … nice to see you survived the big C for now, may it be history … a most pleasurable couple of hours in your virtual presence as many will agree … keep on for the Grandies …. Granddads forever !

I’ve always been interested in cars, but I find the content on KZread to be a very mixed bag of dull and poorly produced content. I stumbled onto this video early this morning while roaming around here and I have now made myself late for my job after spending two hours uninterrupted of enjoying these stories. The manner and civility of the gentlemen telling them, his grace and class are the difference from the same types of stories told by others. Thank you very much and I will absolutely order some of the books in the next few minutes.

I’ve read all of Michaels books. They are great!

When you meet the salesman who refused you entry, thank him! He showed you how valuable and exclusive they are.

Absolutely captivating - not least because I live in that neck of the woods. What a lovely chap.

Like most on here I'm a proper petrol head and I for one had seen this interview before...problem is I forget what you have already seen. This interview was so special that I had no problem watching again...what a history. Great Job Jem.

Great story .... car enthusiasms at the finest

Thanks James, thanks Michael, this had not crossed my radar before but on the strength of the first twenty minutes I've ordered the book.

@JayEmmOnCars

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It means a lot to all involved

Well that 2 hours slid past quickly, thanks for this JM 🏁

I started, didn’t think I’ll finish it, but just thoroughly enjoyed it in one sitting. Thank you

Hi Michael, Rob Hill here, long time no see! Great to see you looking so well and to hear your amazing tales of exotic car ownership. I knew that you'd owned some lovely cars but it's fantastic to hear the stories behind them! All the best, Rob.

Having seen some of this previously, I really didn’t mind one bit taking it all in again. I could probably listen to Michael all day and then some. What a life, what a story, what a guy 🇬🇧 thanks again James for bringing this gentleman into our home, it was just an utter pleasure 😘

@JayEmmOnCars

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Barf, it was a joy to create and a delight to be able to share his passion

An absolutely brilliant listen. I cannot think of a better, more informative video, I have watched on KZread. Thank you.

What a fascinating guy with some great stories and experiences. Sometimes you can kick yourself for selling a a car for £5000 thats worth £500k 50 years later. What can you do? You've enjoyed the journey and used these cars rather than having to treat them as priceless museum pieces. Really glad you have shared this with us

Very enjoyable stories, which struck a note with me, as I was also born in 1947 & am now enjoying our grandchildren much more than I ever imagined. Your tale of the Ferrari wheel collapsing reminded me of a young woman who I worked with who was raising her sisters two young children. They were orphaned when their father (a dentist) and mother were killed (1975 ?) in a V12 Ferrari whose wheel disintegrated at high speed and they crashed off the road. This was in Australia, where I live, however I spent a few informative years in UK in the late 60s to mid 70s and remember well the petrol-crisis era. The worth of the UK Pound was incredibly low. Incidentally I bought a Bristol motor car from the Filton factory (where they were making the Concorde in the next hanger) and shipped it back to Australia. On arrival the next car driven off the ship after mine was, I reckon, that Miura. I recall falling in love with it and immediately thinking I had made a big mistake by not buying a Miura instead !

Such a wonderful treat to hear such a gentle man..

Wow! I loved every moment of this interview and I will be looking up Michael's books. What an amazing Gentleman. I'll also be searching for the previous video mentioned. Thank you both, sincerely.

When Michael mentioned the Brighton Speed Trail, I remembered the trials held locally to me, at Weston Super Mare. Long ago ended now, a few were compaired by the actor/singer/boxer/race car driver Norman Wisdom. They were the highlight of N Somerset in my eyes. James you must have Mike on your podcast again, such a good chap and what memories. Absolutely loved how everyone he dealt with were good chaps! And nice to have someone older than me albeit only by a year or two...

The most enthralling two hours I have spent on KZread for a very long time. A fascinating but humble man who loves his cars! Cheers.

Wow. Drinking the stories in and choking on the envy. Thank you for this series

Thank you both for this quality material, not the usual KZread clickbait rubbish.

I could sit and listen to this delightful chap all day! Such great memories and he recalls them so vividly, just brilliant to listen to 😍

Lovely to see the chap whose stories I have been reading on Pistonheads for quite a few years!

Hooked to the end. What a life style.

WOW what amazing chap and fantastic stories.I hope you make some more episodes 🤞

This is just a fantastic story - I could sit and listen to this all day long 👍 brilliantly honest, fascinating and personal - I will Definitely be buying the latest book

Nostalgia.....what a Beautiful Story......Best life story I heard. Great parents, strong kids. Send a link to all his books. Great gifts for my petrol heads. Love & Thanks OwenMollloyJR , Dublin Republic of Ireland

Just lovely James. Time well spent

@JayEmmOnCars

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

My Mum and Dad bought there house for £6000 in 1974, it's worth around £300,000 now. Amazing until you consider my dad was working 14 hour shifts, commuting over an hour each way to work and earning 12 quid per week.

A motoring gentleman telling and recalling his rich automotive life history that is now committed to print for all to read and enjoy.For those of us that are of the same era we also hold fond memories from this period of both cars and people , we share your passion and wish you well.

Truly Fascinating!!!! A Life in Cars!!!

That Pantera most likely couldn't keep belts on it because the crank snout was bent.

Going to a Led Zeppelin concert in 1975 in a Panthera... sounds like the stuff great memories are made of. Cheers mate!

Wonderful video. Thoroughly enjoyed that and what a cool guy.

Amazing video JayEmm, I doubt there are many others with such an Automotive CV. Thank you for some great work.

Love the connection to Zeppelin at Knebworth! Taking a Pantera to go there..

@JayEmmOnCars

5 ай бұрын

That's pretty amazing right?

Best JayEmm ever, thank you!

Excuse me for a moment ... I'm heading out to my shed to work on a time machine! 💰💰

Only 25 mins in, but excellent viewing. I remember buying the 1st book via PistonHeads , a few years ago - read that a few times as well 👌. I’ve got a bottle of red and another hour and half to enjoy .. Great Stuff 👍😁.

My last and abiding memory of these buffoons from hexagon was being called in for a job which was allegedly urgent only to be told that somebody else had already done it an hour before “ oh don’t worry dear boy will give you a ring when another one comes in” i’m still waiting…

Can honestly say that’s probably the most interesting man. I have listened to in a long long time. What a lovely bloke

Lotus Cortina is frfging awesome And iconic

Wonderful stories. Agree, the S2 Elise is one of the great cars.

Absolutely loved listening to both versions, thank you both what a wonderful and interesting episode 🙌👏

what fantastic man, so humble and great story teller,, many thanks and much respect

Brilliant. His memory for detail is incredible. This has brought back a few memories. One of my primary school friends father had 3 GT40s at the same time in the mid 70s. And my Grandfather being caught at 150mph on the A12 in Essex circa 1975.

@michaelhipperson1554

5 ай бұрын

I wonder who that was? Terry Drury maybe?

@ashleybarker937

5 ай бұрын

@@michaelhipperson1554 My friends name was Craig Albon

@michaelhipperson1554

5 ай бұрын

Does not ring a bell sadly

Absobloodylutely Marvelous. Many thanks for this.

That has to be one of the most interesting car films I've ever seen. Just brilliant. I wonder if he's doing any talks at the Hampton Court concours in September 2024? Good chap, good mam. Best wishes to all involved. Many Many thanks.

I’m sure I’ve watched this before but no matter , I enjoyed it again 😂

What a wonderful film - shortest 2 hours for a very long time ….!

Wow, cracking video. Thanks

Absolutely fabulous footage James, very enjoyable watch 👏👏

Superb content James, very well edited, and what a legend.

Your Best Video KZread whatever to date. Love It

Amazing video. Thoroughly enjoyed!

The best thing I've watched in a minute. More like this please

amazing story, thank you for putting this together

I need to get a Muira !! Worth it for the knickers.. ;-) Excellent story telling..

Fantastic video..great era, great cars and some very fun stories, thankyou!

Great stories, so many that got away! My ancestors are believed to have originated from Blackmore in Essex, there or the Blackmore Vale in Dorset. Or maybe those places were named after my ancestors!

Purchased the book, Michael articulates his story very well.

One of the best videos I have ever watched. I can relate to many of the things Michael mentioned - as we share the same birth date. Michael mentioned Mike Youngs garage - they fitted a 3litre engine into my Mk3 Cortina back in the day.

Absolutely fantastic video. What a lovely gentleman. I will go looking for his books. Thank you for sharing the stories. 😊

What a time to be alive, a position to be in, and a great storyteller. I really enjoyed this new version with more stories. The British passion for combustion-engined stuff is still unmatched. Thank you very much for the perfect editing: pictures when you want them, drive-bys to contextualize the anecdotes. Epic. By the way, at some point in life I have to own a vs12 to be able to say: Sir I think I'm running on only 10 cylinders!

beautiful story.

A ridiculously enjoyable video. Thank you Michael & James.

fantastic, nice one jay.

Great insight into the cars he has owned a car enthusiasts dream please can we have more videos like this

Am really going to enjoy this book! Thanks

@simes205

5 ай бұрын

Yes, I read them when they came out. Some good stories

Fabulous story. Great stuff !

I loved every word of that.

Paul McCartneys Lamborghini 400GT can be seen parked in Saville Row outsides the Apple Corp Building during the Beatles Rooftop Concert Video.

@michaelhipperson1554

5 ай бұрын

I will google/youtube. Will check the colour..maroon I hope!. Recently a chap photographed his metallic blue car there.

@michaelhipperson1554

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have found the KZread video. For a few seconds the car can be seen parked on the side of the road ...4 seconds in. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmyBq7OrfLvZhag.html

Hi Jay. That has to be the longest you tube I've ever watched. I loved every bit of it and can't believe a lot of this happened in the parts of Essex I was brought up in. I love your reviews so please keep it up 👍

Excellent work.

What an interesting chap, great content. Well done guys

Normally I wouldn't watch a video on your channel as long as this, but this video was really interesting... I loved the stories he had to tell about his life with cars!❤

What a fantastic couple of hours, great car journey

Made my day. Thank you. 🩶💯

Great video and I can recommend all of Michael’s books

What a lovely gent and what an amazing time to have been alive and a petrol head. Thank you James and Michael