Great to see Chris Goffey again. He was Top Gear before the crazy gang took over.

@babaganoush6106

6 ай бұрын

i would love to know if chris still has his Citroen Traction. loved seeing it on TG so long ago

@billyporter2195

6 ай бұрын

Crazy Gang! I think that’s too polite. Yes I miss Chris’s rational and measured approach

@Lemma01

4 ай бұрын

CG could easily have a channel/show of his own. I'd watch! 😊

@mike.7021

Ай бұрын

Yes, CG should definitely have his own channel. Harry Metcalf can do it. I could listen to these two guys reminiscing all day, brilliant video

I know Ivan is my uncle but he's also my hero this is a man with no education who could hardly read and write I was the one who got him sponsored by Tetley tea and it made his name but he fully deserved all his success, I'm so proud of him.

@blacksquirrel4008

6 ай бұрын

That sponsorship deal was a great story. We all envy you your relationship with your uncle.

@chrissiepoos

6 ай бұрын

My husband thinks he is the best,we were watching him drive an old racing car round the roads, bet everyone loves seeing him out driving.

2 guys , talking old cars and the stories behind them , pure entertainment. Great stuff. Merry Christmas

Thank you Ivan, John, Tanya and Suzi for all the hard work this year. Have a wonderful Christmas all. God bless.

What a wonderful chat. I'll say it again: when Ivan talks, time stands still. Looking forward to the Bugatti project.

Gosh, a real pleasure to hear the stories. Thanks to all, and hope you have a lovely Christmas etc.

Ivan & Chris, thanks for a fantastic Christmas present for all your followers, especially us older ones, I hit 76 this April, and not only Mini's were driven flat out, my 65 Singer Chamois would do South London to Leeds with out much of a lift.

An early Christmas present from Shed Racing ! Fabulous content, great video.

Top-notch filming. Very professional! Thanks!

What happened was. 😂😂😂😂👍👍Merry Xmas Ivan and John and Suzi 👍👍

Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed that. Would love to see Chris on the Late Brake Show with Jonny Smith. Make it happen Mr Goffy !.

Thank you Ivan and Chris for a totally brilliant video. Happy Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2024 to the entire Shed Racing Community

I could listen to these 2 all day. Merry Christmas everyone. 🎅

It was a privilege to come along for that natter thank you and merry Christmas to all.

My friends old Lady used to have an Alfetta, and the Italian Mechanic told her "you gotta take it once a fortnight and give her rev right to the redline" So the old dear would take it on the freeway at 1am and did it in in top gear, which I'm pretty certain the mechanic meant just redline it when shifting thru the gears not hold it there for minutes on end. So anyway, she blows past a Highway Patrol car at 130 like its standing still and is promptly lit up and chased down and the cop is just not buying her story. Eventually she gets read the riot act and let off with a stern warning, and told in no uncertain terms that this isn't monza and no place for fangio reenactments and I'm sure that mechanic had a right old chuckle with his offsider after the old girl called him to berate him the next day. So that was the end of Italian tuneups, I think she traded in for one of those compact Volvos after that.

Possibly the best You Tube video EVER ???!!!! Happy Christmas to you all

Chuffed to bits to listen to Chris's comments on the Lotus Elite dashboard. It was designed by my father, Peter Cambridge, who along with Ron Hickman and John Frayling were recruited to work on the design of the Elite, assisting Peter Kirwan-Taylor and CC. Thank you Chris.

Im glad i showed you and suzie he old top gear video now 😂 Always a pleasure to hear your stories no matter how many times you've told them. Black bess was a great car, very greatful to grow up around it in the workshop. Merry Christmas grandad again, ill see you soon. 💚

Middlebridge were the buyers of the Bentley

Great to see Chris again, got a picture of him driving a Mk2 3.0S capri on opposite lock somewhere. Great video Ivan, keep up the great work 👍

I Loved every second of this classic video may you all live forever making more and more Happy Christmas Team Shed Racing and first Grip Susie making a great film for us all Thank you.

This made me laugh, two old enthusiasts reminiscing 🤗👴🏻👍

I always think I’ll just watch 5 minutes and watch the rest later, not a chance start to finish every time. Always fascinating stories of a bygone age and a human motor vehicle of knowledge, just fabulous Merry Christmas to All 🎄

Hi Ivan, this was excellent, great stories. Merry Christmas to you.

Wonderful! Happy Christmas Ivan! Chris B.

I could listen to your stories all day, fabulous!

@nickharris9625

6 ай бұрын

Just brilliant again!

Just a joy to listen to both of you going over old memories. I once test drove an ex-Jim Clark Lotus Elite back in early ‘70’s. I’m thinking there can’t have been many ‘non-Clark Elites’ for sale. Hope you do this again next Xmas.

I remember going to Brands and see Jim Clark in the Lotus Cortina, being pursued closely by Paddy Hopkirk I think in a Mini with Vic Telford in the Porsche nailed onto the end of the triumvirate. It was the most wonderful demonstration of the handling characteristics of those three cars and the height of Jimmy’s front wheel gave him clearance over the concrete kerb which tightened his corner line. A very impressive display which made several of us comment for a long time afterwards.

Ivan you get better every show. In the late 50s I lived in Fulham and a friend and myself would drive to The Chequered Flag and drool over the cars on the forecourt about twice a week, I was driving my 1934 Morris Cunard Special. I was 18 then. I'm coming 85 now. Merry Xmas to you all.

Great chat. Loved it. Cheers to a Merry Christmas, happy and healthy new year and and more Shed Racing. 😎

Ivan this has made my day keep on doing what you do, kind regards to all Robbie

Wonderful

Terrific! Riveting….a genuine highlight.

Ivan Dutton is part of my bucket list these days. Superb video of characters in action. Merry Christmas to all.

thank you so much for that beautiful interview , what a treat Christmas came early for us thank you

Hi thank you Ivan for taking the time to make this video, story's are priceless ,this is history that doesn't get told to often, cheers mate 👍

Ivan is such an inspirational person. He's got so many storys to tell and he is a wealth of information.

Chris jogged a memory, "Dulux Coach Pain" good for chassis. Thanks, Ivan n Chris, hearing you talk about the old days, pure entertainment.

What a joy listening to this on Christmas day. Perfect present. Best wishes.

Sheer honour to have been gifted the opportunity to witness this. A treasure.

You HAVE to make that 'Outliving the Warranty' picture into a SHIRT!!

That was my shed racing Christmas bonus! I just love listening to Ivan talking ! May he ong be with us

What a great old school channel, Two great characters full of knowledge talking about old cars a "petrol head" Christmas present. Thanks guys....

Thankyou for a fantastic Christmas treat.... Merry Christmas to you Ivan & the Shed Racing Team from New Zealand....😊😊

Thanks for all of the videos this year Ivan, Suzie and Tanja. It was great to meet you all. Heres to 2024. Best wishes, Dean.

Priceless stories. This is an historical document. Thanks for making this video.

Only 100 of the original 36 still exist 🙄🙂 All the best to all.

Have a wonderful Christmas Ivan! Thanks for all the entertainment this year i look forward to next years shenanigans ❤

@suziepilkington5600

6 ай бұрын

Yup some Bugatti adventures for sure !

Best episode ever, many thanks and Happy Christmas

The perfect Christmas morning present here in Australia, a visit to Ivan's Shed and an hours "natter" with a couple of "good old boys" about very interesting old cars. Life is very good indeed. Happy Christmas to all the "Shed Racing" team !

nice one Ivan great show happy Christmas all the best for next year love it Thats to all the gang thank you

Fabulous - what a way to spend Christmas Eve!

A great video Ivan and I have the highest respect for Chris Goffey and he was the best top gear presenter of his time. Talking of ressurected car's i was at castle combe when the LOTUS DAD 10 took to the track after being brought back to life and it was wonderful to see. Have a merry Christmas 🎄. By the way...i own a 1936 Austin 10/4 and I passed my driving test in my grandmother's mini after 5 lessons.

Ivan you are doing GREAT!! All the best from Alberta Canada! One of your best fans!!

@amilton2128

6 ай бұрын

Same here from Toronto. Happy Christmas all.

What a wonderful way to spend Christmas eve,

Drove the original original East London grand Prix circuit in South Africa a few years ago. Still very original as I checked places against period photos and it was very thought provoking to think that the Mercs were doing 180/90 when I drove the route.

Pure gold again from Ivan and good to see Chris in front of the camera. Thanks Ivan - have a good Christmas

What a wonderful video, so many memories that would otherwise be lost in years to come.

Fantastic! Story time with Ivan needs to be a regular feature. Nice to see Chris again :)

I think this is the best video I've ever seen on KZread. I keep wondering when Ivan will run out of stories. No sign of it yet!

What a great New Years Treat Ivan. Much appreciated.

Absolutely lovely reminisce!!

I have watched this before, and I will probably watch it again, and again.......

Fantastic, thank you both

Wonderful ivan,what a great episode 👍

Two wonderful voices.

Great video once again keep up the amazing work ❤

Fantic chopper ; ))

I never knew you were a saloon car champion, a very interesting and entertaining video I grew up watching chriss Goffey

Nice one!👍🇦🇺

Brilliant just love Ivan channel and how nice to see Chris 👍🧢🇬🇧

love it, need more episodes like this with the tales of yesteryear and how things were in the day.

no BULL SH## JUST GOOD SALT OF THE EATH PEOPLE

This is wonderful, thank you.

Long live Ivan! he knows allot!

Really enjoyed this, Thankyou for making it. Happy Christmas, and I hope you continue to make more content

That was fantastic, thank you

I love to hear Ivan reminisce about his life.Great to see Chris again,loved top gear of his era,thanks to all involved for producing this.Don,t forget to subscribe.

I could listen to these two for hours. Thanks for a great video.

Hi Ivan, thanks so much for all of the hard work that you put into making these vids. Could you tell me Ivan, what are the details regarding the batteries that you have in your workshop that you are impressed with, the grey batteries that are cylindrical looking? Thanks again Ivan for such informative vids. Paul from Widnes.

@541Dave

6 ай бұрын

I think they are made by optima.

Brilliant.

Despite the world having too many people some should be kept for ever.

Enjoyed every minute, get that Jay Leno on next, call it Ivan's Podcast. teach him something and make a mint.

Has Ivan thought of making an autobiographical book out of a very eventful history. But that would be a wonderful idea! We would capture some great stories from Mr. Ivan Dutton's career!

@billie_Dutton

6 ай бұрын

I have tried to get him to and he won't 😔

@SonnyFastSpeed

5 ай бұрын

@@billie_DuttonHmm.. I have another suggestion in mind. Make a kind of podcast where Ivan's friends discuss different stages of Ivan's career and his relatives. Also collect all material and photos and document the material. I understand Ivan as a person and very talented, as well as the family members of this humble mechanical genius and the legend of the racing car enthusiast who tries to preserve the deeply lost knowledge and skill of modifying the technology of the first generation cars. . Ivan's earlier history and even film footage can be collected from various clubs and organizations. Maybe some kind of exhibition about Ivan's career? A good start would be to hire someone from a close circle or an expert who would act as an organizer and attraction, so that the workload does not become too large. Ivan is sometimes very lovable a dope and at the same time a cringe-worthy guy!🙂

@SonnyFastSpeed

5 ай бұрын

At the very least, I recommend Ivan Dutton receive royal recognition for his achievements and a title. Sir Dutton.... Doesn't sound any funnier!

@billie_Dutton

5 ай бұрын

@@SonnyFastSpeed We have in fact dabbled with the podcast idea a while back however finding time is always the trickiest part. As a family we have most of his racing material and photos documenting back to his childhood and time and the chequered flag, we have recently uploaded it all onto. Hard drive when we were having an organisation session as we like to call them. Sadly from his racing era the actual video footage is limited as we have tried to source it for shed racing videos and projects. I know many followers are keen to hear all his stories and I can tell you there are many many stories having grown up with them myself it's a shame to see them go to waste. I will keep trying on the book track and podcast track to see if he will concede at some point however he can be rather stubborn 🤣 Maybe a night with Ivan in a location somewhere could possibly work 🤔

@SonnyFastSpeed

5 ай бұрын

@@billie_Dutton When you look at those pictures and Ivan playing with cars, you can see that there is an eternal little child in him who wants to overcome challenges. On the other hand, if a child is denied candy and driving a Ferrari, the end result can be all kinds of tantrums and being mute at school or making them understand that they are still loved even though they have an "old Champion spark plug". It is a rare gift from life to be able to live in their own way without restrictions and be part of the family. I would say to Ivan that I regret not finding out about my own father's career earlier. By chance, I found my father's calendar notebook where he had written parts of his life like a diary. When I read everything. I immediately understood my father's short comments about his days at work, for example. I immediately understood why, when I was a child myself, I did not understand my father's choices or decisions. I am forever grateful that it opened up a person's own life in other ways than just as a father. He died young or over 65. He was slightly paralyzed twice. But fought his way back into working life. He left retirement to work as a consultant for the rest of his life.

Automotive Gold!! Happy Holidays!!

I,m sure it was the PO Tower to NY race!

Happy Christmas

Hi Ivan. Your 1960’s mods for a mini would not be complete without wheel spacers. I think they used to be about 1/2” thick. Sorry I haven’t got any but someone will have a set. P

👍👍👍👍👍

Hi Ivan did you ever go to the Master Robert on the Great West road Christmas Party I think it was a kids party several F1 drivers as well as others I understand used to go I remember the bar had been signed by a lot of drivers as well as car parts adorning the walls ?

Is this not a young Suzie doing the interviewing?

Anyone notice the pair of *twin-choke SUs* on top of the book case at 10:39!

Someone has to get you together with Jay Leno. He's a Bugatti man and I'm sure he would love to spend some time with you.

@billie_Dutton

6 ай бұрын

They know each other well, Ivan has been to Jay's and Jay has been to his and Tim's garage.

Merry Xmas all

Sir Shed Racing? Chuck 4, anyone got his number?

Anyone know what model Ms Pilkington's Bugatti is, please?

@suziepilkington5600

6 ай бұрын

Type 44

@robertsimpson22

6 ай бұрын

@@suziepilkington5600 many thanks!!

After watching this video! It makes you realise what real Top Gear presenters were made of The other trio A right old set of clueless buffoons who would be out of their depth with these men!

Is Chris Goffey still unable to say 'Mitsubishi' without putting a 'boosh' in it?

A big fan of the channel and Ivan but the channel intro in my opinion is just terrible. Yes can fast forward it, but still- it is just no good, edit something else together from past videos and dub some music.

@shed_racing

6 ай бұрын

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