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@Rays_Bad_Decisions

2 жыл бұрын

Great video I love the prewar cars

@brokeandtired

2 жыл бұрын

To old for childhood memories and zero parts...No one wants an expensive banger blocking their driveway. Post War cars have far better parts availability.

@Rays_Bad_Decisions

2 жыл бұрын

@@brokeandtired I was born in the 80s

@American-Motors-Corporation

2 жыл бұрын

Well I'm not sure about Britain but if I had to guess I would say a lot of collectors fear that the parts would be harder to come by for pre-war cars and even if you did get a couple of connections for parts the parts may actually cost you who knows four times more then maintaining a 60s or 70s car I know here in the states it would probably be cheaper to restore a 60s or 70s Cadillac then it would to restore and maintain a 32 Ford coupe unless of course you're in the right area and you have the correct connections for parts you have to figure that some collectors are not mechanically inclined they just have money they buy these things for showpieces and they leave the maintenance to somebody else so it could be that they calculated that their maintenance bill is going to be much much higher than if they purchase the 60s or 70s car furthermore they have to understand that we're also reaching a zenith with a generation and let's just say the younger the baby boomers may not be as crazy about pre-work cars as they're older siblings of say somebody approaching their 80s so it's a matter of taste changing and the economics behind it is what my guess would be!

@jordancambridge4106

2 жыл бұрын

Its simple nostalgic logic actually. You see no one is left alive who was alive during that time. The people of that time period's children are in their 60s to 90s. People like stuff that they have a feeling and relationship to according to the time they were born to at most 10 to 20 years before their time but that past nostalgic time of before they were alive means less to them than when they are alive. Seeing as how cars from the 1960s to 1980s were what people's parents drove to grand parents drove and anything really after grand parent age drops in value and nostalgic wanting of. You see the pre war cars are stuck in that time of not being a war collectable and being from a time that no one is alive from and the people who knew of people who lived during that time are also dying out in mass numbers so the feeling of wanting of that time is gone because none now live who remember it. No one wants them because no one know anyone who was alive during that time. There is no emotions of love and respect for the items because everyone who bought the brand new or made them has been dead for over 50 years. Over 80% of the worlds population is under 40 years old. Over 80% of the worlds population was born over 10 years after 90% of the generations that owned those cars died. The reason the 1960s and 1970s cars are going for so much right now is because the people who bought them and made them are the grand parents of the modern mass population generation. To put it bluntly the people that want the 1960s to 1980s cars are the people who made them and were the first to buy them or the children to grandchildren of the people who bought them and made them and people love to understand and do stuff like their parents and grandparents. The grandchildren of those pre war cars are grand parents themselves now to even great grandparents. There is just no respect for them because the people that passed on the love of those cars died over half a century ago. I am sorry to admit this sad fact but its the truth and I do not apologize unless I really mean it because this does hurt my soul. As much as we want things to stay the same and as much as we want people and those emotions to exist the truth is time moves on long after we are gone and much gets forgotten in time such as the love that people had for people and things long ago. The people who loved those cars because it was their first car is dead and has been dead for over half a century. Their time passed as the people who loved them as their children to grandchildren are now dying in mass numbers themselves now and their children will be passing on after them.

Nostalgia. People want a car they remember from their past. Pre war cars were experienced by people now mostly dead.

@sim6699

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, it why 80s cars are climbing in price

@nickb5391

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in the late 50's & i love 50's & 60's cars because i remember them when i was young

@rubbishsignup

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on. I agree.

@sawleyram7405

2 жыл бұрын

Not always. I don't remember the 1960s at all but I've owned three cars from then and still own (and love!) a Singer from 1964. For me and many others it's about a love of styling, design and mechanics.

@brianwood9913

2 жыл бұрын

Well I remember as a youngster in the early fifties travelling in a Humber 12 like this that my mum drove. We had a number of cars during the 'used car boom' that were bought 'restored' at my Dads garage and quickly sold on. This one and a Morris 8 tourer stuck around as she rather liked them.

Always wanted to own a car like this. You’ve got to remember that no ‘civilian’ cars were produced during the war, so many 1930s vehicles were still on the road in the 1960s.

@muffs55mercury61

2 жыл бұрын

Where I come from in the Arizona desert, cars don't rust and many were still in regular use in the 1970s and early 80s until the city grew so big and there were more careless drivers is when people started putting them away except for the weekends.

@drwatson32bit

2 жыл бұрын

we had a 42 Pontiac in the family for a while. It existed, but the interesting bit is that it didn't have any chrome.

@bernard539

2 жыл бұрын

I mean now it would be like saying there's a lot of 90's car on the road which there is, even without a global war people do drive 30 year old car on a daily basis, but they're much less noticeable than a 30's car in the 60's or 70's

@joemoorman9103

2 жыл бұрын

@@drwatson32bit IIRC all 1942 model year cars sold in the US were sold without cosmetic chrome. Even the bumpers were painted. They called them "blackout specials" as it seemed to be designed for not causing glare in air raids. Civilian chrome also took resources away from war production, which was ramping up even before Pearl Harbor.

@olehansen6655

Жыл бұрын

Not true

I suppose it depends to an extent on where you live and how much traffic there is. Stuff like poor brakes, narrow tyres, no seat belts or airbags, vague steering, no window demisting etc. are less of an issue if the roads are quiet and you are not regularly having to take evasive action because of the other nutters on the road.

@Devin_Stromgren

2 жыл бұрын

Heck, in the part of America where I live seeing another car at all is heavy traffic.

@garyjonah22

2 жыл бұрын

Other nutters? You aren't admitting to be a nutter yourself are you?

@JohnFlower-NZ

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry overly about the nutters. They'll bounce off an antique. Just try not to stop suddenly., like against a brick wall.

@UmmYeahOk

2 жыл бұрын

@@garyjonah22 you pretty much have to be a nutter to want to drive a vehicle with poor brakes, narrow tires, no safety restraints, and vague steering. At least, that’s what regular folk will believe. Car enthusiasts view the world differently, but even they wouldn’t daily drive such a car willingly.

@JP-vs1ys

2 жыл бұрын

this is absolutely true...unfortunately. when i owned an old and slow land rover many years ago...driving was an absolute joy. people were polite. no tailgating, no illegal passing. just patience. now is a different matter entirely. i won't drive vehicles with just drum brakes anymore. too much skidding across the double yellow line because someone pulls out in front or cuts you off. but this ride is a beautiful one. it deserves to live a second life with someone in the country. hope it finds a good home!!!

I use my pre-war car as a daily driver, they can be very usable (with a few little tweaks for modern traffic conditions), the biggest problem is that many of the owners are typically older men and they just don't use their cars, either because they are too old and struggle or the car is seen as too "precious". Not using the car means that they are not seen on the roads, and are therefore not being desired. My view is to use the cars as much as possible, while we still can, it is not going to be easier to drive an older car (or any car for that matter with ICE), there are only going to be more restrictions, these cars can't all go into museums, so use & enjoy and hopefully, interest in younger people will be sparked as a result!

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic Gary, god speed!

@oldclassiccarUK

2 жыл бұрын

Agree entirely, I try and get out in something old whenever I can

@ambivalentonion2620

2 жыл бұрын

i reckon historical vehicles will get exempt just like they are from tax, mot and ulez

@cool386vintagetechnology6

2 жыл бұрын

I drive my 1926 Model T Ford everywhere as a normal car. And I drive it at night and in the rain, just like they did in 1926. I’ve even taken it places you’d need a modern 4WD. Definitely not ‘precious’, but a reliable car for the masses that could go anywhere, and that’s exactly how I use it.

@muffs55mercury61

2 жыл бұрын

So true. I would never pay such 5 figure sums for a car just to leave one sit in the garage all the time. I mostly avoid USA interstates even in my modern car as they've gotten too dangerous and all are overflowing with truck traffic.

I, age 24, own a pre-war car (Model A Ford) and am terribly in love with it. As you say, it's not bad at all to drive, it's very simple to work on - and if you're not happy with how a certain part performs (i.e. the brakes), it's also not too hard to modify them. It's got to be said though, that parts availability is a catastrophy on certain brands - and I wouldn't want to have to re-lign clutch pads myself. All in all though, if you keep the constant maintenance in mind, they are very reliable and fun. I use mine to get to work everyday in any kind of weather and haven't broken down a single time so far.

@theengineeringmechanic5116

2 жыл бұрын

I age 24 also own a Model A ford and daily it with no issues, we must keep these cars alive and in peoples minds

@muffs55mercury61

2 жыл бұрын

Yes if certain very important parts such as wheel bearings aren't available then I will pass on it. No worry on a Model A since over two million still exist.

@sheldondyck8631

2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel man. I’m a subscriber and I’ve watched all your videos.

@GetDougDimmadomed

2 жыл бұрын

The pre-war cars were designed for all weather, including the harshest of winters. This resulted in them being extremely rugged and reliable. Not to mention many places didn't have roads. The 20s Fords could turn down steep incline and shrug it off. Simplicity really is king, when you think about it. No fancy quirks or gadgets to break, the main upgrades were plush seats, a heater and windshield wipers. And the cars were classy as hell. I would give anything for cars to be designed to be beautiful again. Not the jagged edges of the newest supercar, but the soft, elegant curves of the Golden Age. I love newer classic cars, but nothing beats the curves of Deucenbergs and Cadillacs of old.

@sheldondyck8631

2 жыл бұрын

@@GetDougDimmadomed don’t forget Packard or Cord. We’ll never see such elegance and class in automotive styling ever again.

Cars from the 80s and 70s can still do pretty much everything a modern car can do and even be daily driven, thats probably a factor for alot of people.

@TSL73

2 жыл бұрын

You can even add EFI to them and make them start like a modern car too which is a plus.

@TheWestIsDead

2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you've never owned a car from the 80s or 70s have you.

@bobprochko832

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWestIsDead I have driven cars of the 'Teens and 'Twenties in daily service for forty years now. My current regular driver of a '24 Chrysler, my work truck is a Ford A, and the Better Half runs a Dodge Brothers Victory Six Brougham. All run well and reliably. none are suitable for the Interstate, of course, but for surface streets they travel along comfortably enough at fifty or fifty-five.

@YarHarFD

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWestIsDead I daily drive a '75. The only difference in lifestyle is warming up the engine for 30 seconds before driving.

@macdaniel6029

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWestIsDead Why? He is right. I own 4 cars from the 80s and they drive more or less like a modern car minus the useless electronic stuff.

I was 46 when I bought my 1936 Morris Eight. I absolutely love it, it's about the charm and character which you don't get in more modern classics. It puts a real smile on your face to take it out, lots of people smile as they see it drive by. Definitely underrated.

@sirrathersplendid4825

2 жыл бұрын

They really are gorgeous vehicles. It’s the maintenance that puts me off.

@Thelonghill1

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirrathersplendid4825 surprisingly easy actually and parts are easy to get too. I joined the Morris Register where there is lots of help and advice available if needed.

You answered your own question chaps, the people who remember these cars are no longer with us, the interest has died with them. Still, they are part of automotive history, personally I would love to have a go driving one, so different from the experience of the modern motor.

@thephilpott2194

2 жыл бұрын

That pretty much sums it up i suppose. The people who ARE into these cars now are likely to have grown up with a father who was into them.. so will have full appreciation. The impact of hydraulic brakes and vacuum servos on sheer effort multiplication can't be denied. Also, with a cable or rod operated system it's not the drum brakes that are necessarily the problem- The front wheels must steer so movement is lost in the system which can mean quite a 'long' brake pedal....the slightly scary feel of pre-war brakes is to a great extent down to the way the effort is moved to the brake drum. I believe a lot of people would fall in love with an older car on the second or third drive of their life...as long as the thing stops.

@tonyclough9844

2 жыл бұрын

The best thing for them is make hotrods out of them, you can't drive them on motorways to slow, also all the modern cars pull in front of you and slam there power brakes on. It you leave a braking distance someone pulls into it, the suspension is terrible and you must fit radial tyres, nobody looks for traffic actors I had everybody on there horns at me.

@levelcrossing150

2 жыл бұрын

@@thephilpott2194 70's cars don't stop like a modern car either, but after a little while your foot gets stronger and you get used to it.

@sirrathersplendid4825

2 жыл бұрын

These cars were still on the road in the 1960s since no ‘civilian’ cars were produced during the war. Many people approaching retirement will still remember them.

@levelcrossing150

2 жыл бұрын

@@sirrathersplendid4825 I'm in my late 60's and I remember them well, often driven by some ancient looking people. ;-)

Driving a prewar car is an experience. It teaches you alot about driving and should be done by every driver. You have to concentrate on your driving, re

@williamhthompson3502

2 жыл бұрын

Re stopping distances courtesy for others and much more.

This same phenomenon occurred with cars from the 1910 to 1930s. In the 1960s many collectors were buying and restoring early open cars that were almost horseless carriages. The same thing has happened in Art and the collecting of very fine objects and furniture. The younger generation has no understanding or appreciation of them. Prewar design suddenly became old fashioned looking. If you need more evidence just look at what has happened to Rolls Royce, Bentley and Jaguar. As well as Mercedes. Design-wise they are gone.

@HolyKhaaaaan

2 жыл бұрын

Darn pity because I know a fair number of people who want to be somewhat old fashioned. A classic car would suit the look.

@siccolindsay610

2 жыл бұрын

Precise.

@JP-vs1ys

2 жыл бұрын

not on rolls royce. phaetons ghosts etc. those are phenomenally popular from the 1930's...you just don't see them because they are few and far between and in the hands of wealthy owners.

@kirbywaite1586

2 жыл бұрын

@@JP-vs1ys Yes, but there's a reason that the current VW- owned RR has distanced itself from it design history so greatly. The current models are barely discernible as Rolls Royces. RR doesn't want to be associated with the past and current owners who have paid a half million for a RR don't want to pull up next to a car that looks like theirs but is being driven by a successful junk dealer.

@RoninAvenger

2 жыл бұрын

70s and 80s cars are becoming popular now with young people. Some are worth a lot now. People junked a lot of now valuable cars from the 70s during the 90s lol..

If you tested a big Humber, like my 37 Snipe or 47 Snipe, youd find it smooth, quiet, torquey, swift and silent. Also simple to maintain and a public reaction that is universally charmed and way moreso than the later classics ive owned. 70s & 80s stuff just look all the same, boxy, plastic and vinyl. The only reason theyre cheap is ignorance, people can only think of what they already recognise.

@21stcenturyozman20

2 жыл бұрын

Don Rico - "70s & 80s stuff just look all the same, boxy, plastic and vinyl". Yup! And let's not mention the early 2000s identical-twin jelly beans! Aarrgghh! Those were times when I couldn't tell a Benz from a Nissan until I saw the badge. One could see that the manufacturers had been in bed with each other: they bore mutant children with no personality.

@bertiewooster3326

2 жыл бұрын

Don is your Snipe the 4 litre side valve ?

@andyxox4168

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you’d notice all those things unless you’ve driven a modern car … 😂😂😂

@donrico5122

2 жыл бұрын

@@bertiewooster3326 that's the one.

@tomfrazier1103

2 жыл бұрын

My uncle drove a Snipe in the '60s, ex British consulate in L.A. He liked it a lot, but was always "Going through" cars. The first I saw him drive was a '63 Ranchero, then Toyota & Mitsubishi pickups.

Learn to double declutch and go for it. Prewar cars bring lots of pleasure in so many ways. (1936 Austin 7 Ruby, owned for the last 25 years).

@thephilpott2194

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. But if there's one thing i would generally mod., it would be the brakes.

@noelwallace5257

2 жыл бұрын

When cars were built from left over bicycle parts, bits of timber and brass fittings like letter boxes…..obnoxious heaps of shit!

@bwghall1

2 жыл бұрын

well i am blowed. first the Humber 12 my first car. now my second the little car Austin ruby 7. sold it to G Flowers scrap yard in Chippenham Wilshire. 1959/61. for £4.00. Old Money.

I'm 50 (think I'm still 20 though 😆) and I own a 1932 Morris Minor Two-Seater and absolutely love it. Did over 4000 miles in it last year.

I own a 1929 Model A & Im 29 years old, going on 30. I always felt like an “old soul” & love history prior to the 1940s. I think interest in antique cars is going up & so is the price but I think it depends on the car itself. I can very easily get parts for my Model A & they still make reproductions cheaply for everything on them like Model Ts, however I imagine owning something like an Packard would be quite different & harder to own because they don’t really make parts for them like they do for Ts & As. But I think the general public just don’t have much interest in them because its not their taste really, everyone loves post war cars more & are more easily recognizable. Of course, people love seeing pre-war cars but they wouldn’t own one or buy one because everyone seems intimidated by them whereas post war cars from the 50s-70s are fairly modern to drive. Even though they are probably more expensive to maintain than a pre-war car when it comes to parts & repairs. As for my Model A, she is all stock & my daily driver. She wont get you anywhere in a hurry but shes a joy to drive once you get all the mechanical stuff up to spec & she will get you there in style (and smelling a little like gas). She is my first classic & have had her over a year now. I think the only draw back is driving it in modern traffic, while it can keep up with speed limits & modern traffic… its the idiots on the road that I worry about more, people just drive so stupid these days & have no respect for these old cars that don’t get to 60 mph in 3 seconds. So they will tail gate you & rage at you sometimes but thats not the cars fault & doesn’t stop me from enjoying it. But overall, people should consider pre-war cars as they are nothing but fun & smiles per gallon. God bless

@JP-vs1ys

2 жыл бұрын

yeah. very true. makes it hard to enjoy. for starters...get classic insurance if you don't already have it. it takes some of the fear out of me relative to tailgaters.

@quillmaurer6563

2 жыл бұрын

@@JP-vs1ys Problem is most classic insurance only allows very specific uses, basically just going to car meets and stuff, and have strict mileage limits. Don't allow any sort of dailying-type use. You can get regular insurance but they don't cover it for even a tiny portion of what it's worth - assume value only goes down. I daily a '70s Beetle and just have liability on it, accept the risk for myself. At least with tailgaters though, if they hit you it's their fault and their insurance has to pay to fix it. But no insurance - yours or theirs - can replace something super unique, or find parts that are not available to fix it.

@windseer55

Жыл бұрын

might be late, damn! almost the same age, really love the classics, tho currently i own a 66 coronet, huge huge boat of a car, easily can block lanes here in the philippines, yes true the only thing that youd watch out are the people driving around you without respect, got my driver door nicked by a tricycle (some form of public transpo here), would love to get a pre war car to be honest, the likes of a packard, something that is well done and turn key.

@pierce_arrow1798

Жыл бұрын

My grandfather owned a 1936 pierce arrow v12 town car. It was a one off prototype and he got it in perfect original condition for $500 in the 1950s. He later sold it for a corvette and a few years ago it was sold for about $250,000. It’s crazy how there was a time when nobody wanted it. It’s a shame not many people make parts for old cars other that model A’s. If I could drive an old car I would want something like a packard, Cadillac, Chrysler, or pierce-arrow, but there is no parts to go through them.

@pierce_arrow1798

Жыл бұрын

I should mention that the pierce arrow was not his only old car. He left behind two very rare 1928 Chrysler’s and a rare 1937 Cadillac. He got ‘em when they were cheap, now it would cost way too much to buy them. He was not rich.

I love the look of the pre-war cars, the running boards, the flaired fenders, the big chromed headlights, the spit winged hood and don't forget the classic hood ornament. I would love to have one that has been modernized, powered disc brakes, power steering, modern suspension, AC, modern motor and drive line. But I would NOT want it hotroded. Just a beautiful pre-war classic car with modern reliability, safety and convince.

@jakekaywell5972

2 жыл бұрын

Well, that's not a classic anymore, now is it? You might as well buy a kit car or a neo-classic. Save yourself the trouble and keep a perfectly clean, original example still perfectly clean.

@pcno2832

2 жыл бұрын

I was always envious of the legroom in cars like this. When I was growing up in the 1970s, a Cadillac Fleetwood was about the only car in which you could really stretch your legs, and it would wouldn't fit in many garages. I understand why they moved the rear seats forward after the war; better ride and more room across, not to mention the trunk space, but it came at a cost. I suppose today's minivans and some SUVs are the modern vehicles that come closest to the layout of pre-war sedans.

@deanchur

2 жыл бұрын

Buy a Traction Avant and modify that; there's pre and post war models (23 year model run!), and there were about 3/4 million made so modifying one isn't a big deal.

I could go for a Traction Avant from the 40s but as that was more or less the most modern car of it's era (low-slung, load bearing chassis and all), I guess it starts with late 40s / 50s designs for me. The Hudson Hornet is an example of the type of early classic car that would peak my interest

@fanuelmuluneh3127

2 жыл бұрын

I was also going to say that I would like to have a Citroen Traction Avant; I'm in my early 20s (if it helps for reference). And I bet there would be some sort of part support, since the engines are kind of related to the Citroen DSs'.

@sirrathersplendid4825

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, but the Traction Avant has film noir chic and also the WW2 links that sell it to military collectors.

@tomfrazier1103

2 жыл бұрын

For a different approach, the 1961 Buick full size cars.

@adamlee3772

2 жыл бұрын

I love old cars from all generations and most manufacturers but the Traction Avant has to be one of my favourite cars. That and the “newer” DS. I’d love a DS.

@tomfrazier1103

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamlee3772 As a kindergartner in California around 1977/8 I saw a DS often around the school. It is the sort of car a middle aged teacher might drive at the time.

Well done, guys! Thank you for putting the case for prewar cars. I’m of the appropriate age to appreciate the tradition, skill and craftsmanship that went into them. They were not knocked out in one minute; they were lovingly constructed. I have a 1930 Fabric bodied 1930 Morris Oxford Six and a 1935 Riley Kestrel and l love them! That’s not to say l don’t like cars from the 1960’s (l have some of these too!) but that doesn’t eclipse the prewar cars; they’re just different….

@andyxox4168

2 жыл бұрын

Right, watch a film of the model t being knocked out in Trafford park and tell me about care and attention … 😂😂😂

Over the past few years I have developed an increasing respect and liking for pre-war cars. Their 'upright' design makes them easier to enter, sit in and exit than modern cars which often require one to be a midget and cortortionist to enter and exit.

@DrTheRich

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, kinda, the cars are quite high, but so is the floor. And they are often a little cozier inside then you would think. If you're longer then 6 feet you have some modifying to do to comfortably get in and out and even drive in these cars

@EagleScoutmano

2 жыл бұрын

I'll contend that your final statement isn't particularly accurate- at 6'2" tall, I have comfortably fit inside and driven a 1st-gen Miata (both convertible and as a hard-top), and daily-drive a C4 Corvette, a car infamous for its so-called 'difficult' entry and exit. I've found that the 'Vette can be tight in narrow parking spaces (the doors swing quite wide) but beyond that it's actually very easy to get into and out of. The real problem has nothing to do with being tiny and a contortionist; it has to do with age and lack of fitness causing people to lose their mobility.

@freeman8128

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrTheRich "Hmm" - are you a bee?

I own a MKIV 3.5L Jaguar which was ostensibly no different to the pre-war version. I've never met anyone who doesn't go "Wow!" when they see it. It's lovely to drive and quite powerful though the top speed is 70mph. My only concern with pre-war and many 40's & 50's cars is a lack of safety belts, so I always feel slightly vulnerable. Thanks for the video, I loved it!

When you are old you want the car of your youth!

1935 Humber 12 was my father's first car. He bought another that had been fire damaged to use as spares. Loved it! ADD42.

As someone in their mid to late 20's, I can only dream as I scratch up the pennies to pay my energy bills that I could ever actually have a hobby/own something so sexy

@TheGamingChad.

2 жыл бұрын

pretty much what our generation is going through, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer

@DrTheRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGamingChad. it has always been like that, ever since humanity existed. I'm a relatively poor guy but I saved up for my Ford model a. and it's the best thing I ever bought.

I just love my 1938 Big Austin Seven, fun to drive!

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic choice, Ian!

@oldclassiccarUK

2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, don't see too many around

I am 47, and I just bought a 1933 Morris 10/4 Saloon, and I can tell you that the most important thing is how it makes you feel. I absolutely love it. You drive a piece of history

I think that we’ve all become used to cars we just hop in and drive, I barely remember my first car had a choke but no PAS, ABS or any other three letter acronym. We can only hope that dedicated people keep these going for our descendants to enjoy.

greetings from the US! I've got a 29 Ford Model A Phaeton, a touring car if you will, and it's absolutely loved by everyone wherever I go with it. it's got the Mitchell overdrive, so I can trundle along at 55 on the highway just fine. it's funny, people 2-3 cars back get mad, then they speed up to pass and see this almost century old car just booking along as absolutely fast as it can comfortably go, and they just smile and wave, laughing as they go. everyone waves at you like you're the president or something, especially when the top is down and you've got someone in the back. my grandpa had the car before me, and I was the only one of his grandkids who wanted to spend time with him and the car. it was his hobby, and it's become mine. I'm only 25, I've had it for just over a year now. I can honestly say I would daily drive this thing if it weren't for the weather most days in Florida. every day like clockwork it rains at 3 pm. just about 20 minutes of rain and then it's done, but it's right miserable to drive through. I once had a flat on the local beach drive, and it was in the more "touristy" area, so what should have been a 20 minute jaunt with the jack and spare, turned into a 2 hour educational sermon on how simple these cars are. I'll say... it's a beautifully simple old beast. I've been really holding myself back with aftermarket upgrades that make it easier to drive daily. higher compression B model heads, 12 volt conversion, etc. not this car, it's a trophy winner original, save that Mitchell overdrive. maybe if I find a decent coupe or tudor.

"Would I own a pre-war car?" Oh yes. Definitely, and something like this too.

'CO' registration. Originally registered in Plymouth!😀 Can't beat these classic cars! When cars had more character back then! Now a days they all look the same. Great video!

I’ve been amazed at stuff popping up on fb market place. Proper chassised cars from the early fifties and even before that for really very little money, running ,tatty in places but absolutely not wrecks. Fortunately I don’t have the space. My 61 Landy can sit outside with little grief. I couldn’t do that to a Morris 10.

This vid was recommended to me by the youtube algo, and it was WONDERFUL. I'm an older fellow, though not old enough to really appreciate a Humber, but it was GREAT to see you admiring the car for what it is. And, I'd LOVE to take it for a ride, looked very fun.

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Joseph! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

It’s the same in the vintage motorcycle world. Mad prices for 60’s British and 70’s Japanese bikes. And there are loads of them stashed in garages. But once we are gone, prices will crash.

Always liked the Humber ww ll staff car ,looked very purposeful.

What a lovely old car. I have a 70's classic and would love one of these if I had the room, a driving experience that is totally different.

UK badge pre-war car owner/driver in the US here, and I couldn't agree more with the thought that someone, somewhere has the spares and bits needed in a shed someplace. A kindly gentleman in Australia has helped me keep my '37 Vauxhall DX roadworthy!

I really like the classic elegance and style of many pre-war cars, but driving them on modern roads is the main issue. I live in rural Australia, and it's bloody hot a lot of the time, and 2 hours on the highway to the nearest major town/city, so not practical or comfortable to pilot many of the smaller engined models from that era. Really, you need something that can comfortably cruise at 60mph, and also support the fitment of aftermarket a/c plus upgraded brakes and seat belts, before you'd consider it. That said, I am toying with the idea of a classic Riley RMB or Citroen Traction Avant, as they are very stylish, fairly capable, and inexpensive enough to be an option for regular people (ideally I'd go for a S Type Bentley or older style immediately post war Jag, for their extra performance, but they are still way to expensive). I personally am happy that these type of cars are relatively affordable, gives those of us whom are interested a fighting chance of affording one (or more, hahaha). Cheers!

@catey62

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on most of your points. especially the one about brakes. even into the 50's a lot of cars had brakes in word only. my first car, a Morris Minor of around 1958 vintage was woefully underpowered, but with the brakes that you needed legs like Arnies to make any sort of dent in your speed, even after a complete rebuild from master cylinder through to all wheels, having a pitiful top speed of around 90 Km/hr was a blessing in reality. and as for the distances we have to travel here in Australia as you mentioned, you do need a car with long legs to make it a reasonably comfortable experience.

@thephilpott2194

2 жыл бұрын

Watch out if you get an import Phillip. There have been one or two horror stories about Aussie customs ripping out anything that 'might' have asbestos in it.....and they're none too careful about doing it. Pre-selector gearboxes have been ruined, brake and clutch linings ripped out.

@cool386vintagetechnology6

2 жыл бұрын

I often drive my Model T for a couple of hours in 40 degree heat, at 75km/h down the freeway. Grew up without air con, still don’t need it. Worst thing to do is to expect a vintage car to be like a modern so it can be driven the same way. They’re totally different things.

@atomicmillenial9728

2 жыл бұрын

I think another thing to factor in is the scarcity and cost of pre-war cars in Australia. A lot of the members of Facebook groups I'm in constantly complain about the lack of interest in older cars from young people, but can't seem to grasp the fact that most 25 year olds simply can't afford to drop $35,000 on a restored Austin 7 or $10,000 on an incomplete mess of a '41 Ford ute.

@catey62

2 жыл бұрын

@@atomicmillenial9728 thats true. especially with the way prices are going crazy at the moment. 11 years ago my brother and his wife bought a V8 GTS HK Monaro. they paid just under $12k for it. they sold it 6 months ago at auction for $120k. go figure.

Nice video. I have a 1933 Daimler LQ 2/20 limousine (definitely a memorable name). A large car with a very different driving experience, although not much faster. Has hydraulic brakes, so easy stopping and a semi automatic gearbox, so no double declutching here. OK, so there is no heater and the steering is heavy, but each trip is an event, even if it is only to Aldi, which we do regularly. They need using, as being stationery can cause all manner of issues. You also need to be a bit handy, as finding mechanics who are able to fix a car with a spanner rather than a computer can prove tricky and expensive. I started with 30s cars back in the 1980s ….the Austin 7 we had at the time doubled in price in 2 years as those in their 40s and 50s bought them up, just like you described the hot 1980s market. The majority of 20s and 30s cars will continue to be affordable for the foreseeable. Nice. .

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds fantastic Steve, kudos for using it for the Aldi shop!

My 1947 Vauxhall was a 1939, model , taken up for production after WW 2. It had synchromesh on 2 and 3.

Well this has given me an extra boost to work on my two 1930 Peugeot 201s. Risky for a first attempt, given their age and condition, but it's a challenge I've accepted

That's beautiful. A proper car shape.

A great watch…good fun and nice to see such a lovely old Humber.

I love many prewar cars including Austin’s, MG, Morgan and particularly SS Jaguars.

I do own a pre-war car, a 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe coupe, built 7 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I love it, you are an active participant in driving, not just along for the ride. Cup holders? Nah, you are much too busy actually driving. It’s easy to work on and there is a certain thrill to searching out the correct period parts and keeping it as original as possible. Some people do put modern engines, seats etc. in their pre-war cars, something I’ve never understood because a huge part of the thrill is seeing how people used to drive before WWII when this world was a very different place. It’s a genuine time machine!

Just bought a 1935 morris 12/4, for me it's going to be the restoration enjoyment and the knowledge that a little bit of motoring history will be there for all generations to look at an enjoy. learning about not just the Morris Heritage but also the engineering of cars back then compared to cars of today and the future.

What a stunning car, full of character. Problem is people want the car from their youth, what they drove or their dad drove. Me, just to be different, I'd go for the Humber.

I would definitely go for a car like that. When I was growing up in the fifties there were still many pre-war cars on the road. My grandparents and parents had them. Many people could not afford a new, "modern" car.

@ronfullerton3162

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my yes! And one car I have always wanted is a 1934 "Vickie" Ford. I always liked the looks and the size.

Greetings from the USA, the KZread algorithm brought me here. All the things you fellas talk about hold water. I'm 52 and when I was a kid in the 1970's and 80's Ford Model T's and A's were VERY popular and there were large clubs devoted to them. My grandfather, born 1914, was a big Model A lover and my grandmothers brother had a restord A roadster. 40 years later and for the most part the Greatest Generation is past on and in the US a "nice" Model A "Tudor" that is ready to run down the road can be had for five thousand US$ where I live in Iowa. Model T's are struggleing in price now because they are limited to 35-45 MPH depending on how old they are and if they have luxuries like electric start they command a little more. At my age I was used to driving "old" cars from the 50's and 60's growing up and things like non-powered drum brakes, bias ply tires, 6 volt electrics, etc. don't bother me, and I still have a 46 GMC pickup I bought in high school. But people of my daughters generation look at me like I'm driving a Stagecoach when I talk about it.

Love many makes and models from the 1930s'. Will have one, someday. I'm not racing, HP is not there. They are loaded with style. So gorgeous to look at.

An added thing about pre war, Humbers and Hillmans. They were the staple diet for the officers, and senior politicians. See any shot of Winston Churchill during WW2 and he is always in a Humber Imperial. So a connection for historians ref WW2

@donrico5122

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, my Humber was used for Churchills car in an Andrew Marr Documentary

My old Boss used to have a Humber Staff car - it was borrowed for the Film Battle of Britain - he had a Armstrong Siddeley also. Plus newer ones like Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo Guilietta, Jensen CV8 MkII, A40 Van (his favourite) a DS 21, Mini Cooper S, Rolls Royce silver cloud II with twin headlamps (like Queen's one) 8 FOX was the number plate.

Such a joy to be in there riding along with you both ! Wonderful way to begin my day . . .

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

In my eyes it is a beautiful looking car ! Smarter and more stylish than anything we have today !

I’d drive that as a daily. In fact i dailied a 1930 Lagonda in the 90s. That Humber is a more modern and ‘normal’ drive than a 2CV

@jigrodrigues

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that. The 2cv is incredibly light and easy to drive, even by todays standards.

Love my '35 Morris. Only really gets used for popping into town and occasional coffee run. That's mainly because where I live in New Zealand (Wellington) are AWFUL roads for a vintage car. I'm moving back to UK end of year so it will be coming back with me. Ideal vehicle for the old pub run. People are happy to stop and chat when they see it, always get a wave and a smile when we're out which makes the whole thing worthwhile. The thing is an absolute hoot to drive, who'd have thought wavy steering at 35mph could be so entertaining. As for the constant possibility of understeer and front wheel tuck on the twisty bits when hoofing it, what a blast 😄.

@asciimation

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Wellington too (well, Kapiti now) and yes, not so great for old cars. I was trying to work out how far you could get out of Wellington without using a main, busy road. Not far. With Transmission Gully done I am now waiting for Peka Peka to Otaki to be done making the roads around me back roads.

@bertiewooster3326

2 жыл бұрын

David I strongly recommend you stay in NZ the UK is rammed with people,foreigners horrendous roads overcrowding etc etc stay where you are Seriously stay where you are.

I would love that Humber 12.....beautiful car.

That car is absolutely beautiful to look at.

Video request... a week living with a pre-war car please 😉

I own a prewar car, a 1942 Chevrolet and in some ways it is superior to a comparable modern car. This was General Motors low priced offering at the time but it has much more room and comfort inside than any modern economy car. It has a smooth six cylinder engine, independent suspension, and is very pleasant to drive within its limitations. Stick to lightly traveled roads at no more than 50 MPH or 90KM per hour and it feels like it could go on forever.

And then there is me. Any time anyone asks me what my dream car is I still answer "Yellow Dusenburg SJ with a supercharged straight-8". Or "Burgundy Cord 812". And I would DRIVE it. If not daily, then at least regularly as a 2nd vehicle. Something about art-deco styling speaks to me on such a powerful level that I'm more than willing to put up with shortcomings like no A/C, or synchros (The brake situation I'd have to upgrade for safety and peace of mind though). I still regret that I could nor scrape the money together for a very well done replica of a Benz 500K convertible one of my neighbors was selling which was based on a Ford F-150 chassis

My dad had a Humber ex-army staff car he used for pleasure. For work he used a Bedford van. When needing the Humber, he always complained that someone was siphoning the gas out of the tank, ( the gas-cap was as big as a saucer), But our mother and my brother knew that it wasn't gas thieves, it was our 14 year old brother Nik, taking it out for thrills whilst dad was at work. He had us all learning to drive at 13-14, in various lorries and buses that he drove!

As he said he has loads of room on the back. Been in s few modern cars used as taxis and I adult can hardly get in the back. The rear seats tend to be low down and when you manage to get in there is no head space. I wouldn't mind of these new cars where classed as small cars but that are not. It's almost as though passenger comfort has been forgotten these days.

I had a 1920’s Humber and my only regret is parting with it.

My Mum and Dad had a Humber car just like this back in the day. The block cracked so my Dad had it welded but it failed again and eventually he had to scrap it.

A month ago I bought a 1933 Hillman Minx and yes have the same experience like you in the Humber, it's a culture shock but fun! Now I can choose between my Imp wanting to go quick or my Rapier for comfort or the Minx for Charm 😂

For me, there are two reasons: styling and usability. Pre-war cars are largely of the separate-wings and running board type and hence all have a similar look. It was only really the start of the 50’s did we get cars that really began to be distinctive from their rivals. I went to a car museum recently and struggled to tell the difference in all the pre-war makes. I can take my 1960’s car and it’ll do 50 miles without worry. I can take it to the shops and on the motorway, where it will sit at 70. I would struggle to do with same with much from the 30’s

@saxon-mt5by

2 жыл бұрын

That's down to familiarity; to me pre-war cars have greater variety in looks and detail, whereas post-war cars are all much the same! As for reliability and no-worries motoring, give me a pre-war car every time; just yesterday I did over 120 miles in my 92-year old Austin Seven without any worries, and it's ready to repeat the process without any further attentions. Of course it won't sit on the motorway at 70mph, but nor will most cars of the fifties and sixties - they just weren't built for that sort of motoring.

@bertiewooster3326

2 жыл бұрын

I've driven my tatty Austin 7 from China to Southend with not one mechanical issue over 8500mls so your talking tosh chum !

@bertiewooster3326

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbritcliffe4372 when it was new though !

@robredz

2 жыл бұрын

@@saxon-mt5by many late 1950's early 1960's cars would not cope with motorway either without overheating being flogged along at 60-70 mph with low gearing like 15 mph/1000 rpm or less. A pre war MG would be a nice drive, would love one myself but not a motorway car. having said that I saw a 1927 Bentley 4 1/2 litre tanking up the M40 well in excess of 70 mph a couple of years back.

@stephaneaderca7948

2 жыл бұрын

It's the post-war cars that all look alike, and there isn't much to look at either: no long bonnet, elegant sweeping fenders, or impressive radiators and separate headlamps, just a three box design. All the interesting manufacturers - Hispano-Suiza, Isotta-Fraschini, Bugatti, Duesenberg, Lorraine Dietrich and many others - were gone. The truly interesting body styles - sedanca de ville, dual cowl phaetons, sedanca coupes - were gone, as were the independent coachbuilders that produced them. With the exception of a few Brits and Italian exotics, a sea of mass produced banality is what post-war cars. And even the rarest Ferrari doesn't quite cut the mustard when compared against - say - a Mercedes 540 Spezial Roadster.

She's really a beauty. 💗😉 Greetings from across the pond! ✌🇺🇸

@ClassicsWorldUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

We have just bought and restored an Austin 7 Ruby. Every spare that we have needed was a fair price and easily available. Insurance is cheap and it’s far more interesting than a 70’s or 80’s car.

When I was a teen & in my twenties ('66 - '74) I drove an Austin Healy Sprite & MG Midget and looking back, they were by far the most enjoyable & fun cars I've ever owned. I'd never given pre-war British cars much of a thought, but your video has changed all that. This car reminds me of the car the vets used to drive around in on 'All Creatures Great and Small". I love this care with its double suicide doors. Perhaps I need to buy a car like this when I travel to the UK next. Thank you.

Based on the comments, I hope to pick up a nice series 1 E type for under £10k in 20 years from now!

@andyxox4168

2 жыл бұрын

… if you can get batteries for it … 😂😂😂

It simply boils down to demographics - the popularity of cars from the 60s to 90s is mainly due to buyers who always wanted a particular car from that era,but never had the funds at the time. Or had a particular car, but needed to sell it to accommodate a growing family. Fast forward to 2022 - the kids have left home, and the mortgage almost paid off, so all of a sudden that Escort/Capri/P6/Golf GTi etc. is finally in reach………

@procrastinator41

2 жыл бұрын

All of the above, plus “my folks had an MG (or a Malibu, or a Fiat, or a …) when I was a kid. I always loved it, but I never got to drive it”

I'm very lucky to own a lovely 1934 MG ND. Sold as a competition car by the MG Car Company and fitted with a supercharged straight six it actually keeps up with modern traffic quite well. Sounds fabulous and great fun to drive. The main issue (as others have said) are other drivers that see the old car and feel compelled to pull out in front of you; then you find that the 12" cable drum brakes do need a lot of effort to pull up. Good trick with the MG is to use the hand-brake as well as it acts on the same brake shaft at the foot-brake and has good leverage. Broke the foot-brake casting on a 1932 MG D-Type going down a steep hill; so very glad to have the effective hand-brake.

I had a 36 Morris Eight in the early 2000s when I lived in Suffolk - well suited to the area and I coud drive it through quiet country lanes all day. I now live in Cardiff - in theory there are quite roads out in mid Wales - but getting there would be terrifying as most routes require a journey on the M4 or other busy dual carriageways.

I love pre war cars. I would happily have one if I could. While I am a Britophile when it comes to cars. If I could have a pre war it would be an American one

I'd think if I could buy one I'd do the hipster thing and convert it to electric while keeping the old parts sealed in a box for preservation. There is plenty of space for batteries in the front and it would save the hassle of looking for engine parts. For me pre-war cars are just the best looking ones and actually one you can wear your hat in it.

@classiccarfanatic

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck electric cars

@DrTheRich

2 жыл бұрын

The sound of the engine is the soul of a pre-war car. It's nothing like modern cars. I've never missed a radio in my 29 Ford a. really if you electrify one you miss out on so much joy. The car feels, sounds, smells alive. Electrifying it would make it dead inside. Not saying this from a purist perspective, but genuinely because you would be ruining the experience.

My 103e Popular is essentially a pre war car, and I use it as my daily drive. It's slow, and noisy compared to the Berlingo van provided by my employer, but it is so different it's actually relaxing to drive. I always keep a small stock of parts that are likely to be needed at short notice such as points, condenser and some gaskets. Keep an eye on the oil level until you get used to what it consumes, and use the correct grade, old engines often don't like modern oil grades. Mine is a bit shabby round the edges, but that means I don't feel too precious about it, so have no fear of car park knocks. It always gets more attention than any modern, expensive sports car or vile SUV, I get 35-40 mpg, which suits me, and it carries my drum kits with a bit of 'inventive' loading. All in all, less than £5k well spent.

I drove an Austin 7 at “drive dads car” and it was easily the most joyous driving experience of my life. I would have something from this era in an instant.

Maybe the young ones now would find them too much like hard work to drive and take too much time under the bonnet mending.......People today see a car as an appliance and the old hands that fix and fettle old cars are dwindling too🙁

I care!

Yep, it’s about nostalgia! But showing them off on Downton Abbey doesn’t hurt to spark up interest in them, at least among the older and well heeled crowd. Regarding getting parts for them, I believe that 3-D printing technology will improve to the point where it will be feasible to 3-D print ANY part of ANY car at an affordable cost. I recently posted a video of an old vacuum cleaner for which I had a 3-D part printed for it, that was no longer available anywhere, either OEM, or aftermarket. The only way you could get that part was to find another old vacuum cleaner, or at least the part that you need, on eBay, etsy, Craigslist, etc. The one problem about 3-D printing though is this, you need to have the old part you want to have printed, or at least the specs to it, so that they can reverse engineer it first.

Finding a older car that you lusted for in your youth but couldn't afford it than but now can....is what makes the car hobby. The older cars than those of your youth do not have the attraction for many BUT here in the US there is a big interest in the "special" older cars such as Duesenberg, Auburn, etc. and they have very high prices as a result. Those cars were real art.

My dream garage would be full of pre and just post war British saloons. Yes please.

@andyxox4168

2 жыл бұрын

My dream garage would be full of tall, slim, young Ukrainian babes at £350 per week … but that’s just me 😂😂😂

@clarivsmedia8697

2 жыл бұрын

Man, you are totally like me.

@rydermike33

2 жыл бұрын

@@clarivsmedia8697 They are just wonderful motor cars aren't they.

@jakekaywell5972

2 жыл бұрын

The only British saloons I really care about are those from the Rootes Group. Seemed to always be a cut above their mass-market rivals over at BMC and Ford while also being very interestingly engineered most of the time.

@rydermike33

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakekaywell5972 I agree. A Hillman Minx, of any mark, would also be welcome in my 'dream garage'.

I love them, but the generation that grew with them is disappearing and the same we are starting to see with some 50’s cars that don’t worth as much as many 70’s cars. Usability and drivability is another factor. While most people would be happy to drive around in a mk2 escort, they wouldn’t the same in a Rover P2. Saying that, I would love to own a pre-war car.

@oldclassiccarUK

2 жыл бұрын

Driving a pre-war car is a world away from something of the 60s/70s, buy the right one and you could use it regularly

@stephaneaderca7948

2 жыл бұрын

Please wake me up when you find a Bugatti T57 available for sale at an affordable price - say anything less than £100,000 - because the folks who grew up with them in the 1930s are gone. I wouldn't mind a Duesenberg J for $100,000 or so because nobody remembers these cars new so nobody wants them. Well, I grew up in the 80s, never saw any Duesenberg or Bugatti on the road, and yet I hanker after these sort of cars.

@jakekaywell5972

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaneaderca7948 Exotica of that level will always command a comparitively high price tag. It's the run-of-the-mill production models that have had their values plummet over the past two decades.

Hi might be late, im a 27 yr old guy from the Philippines, currently i have a 66 coronet 2 dr post sedan and a 59 thunderbird, owned a 78 corona, a cressida, some crowns and older corollas, also a jdm soarer, but my heart goes to the older american / european iron, especially prewar, the likes of packard, deusies and pierce arrows, id like to own a packard 8 or something similar in the future

I have a unique love for 1930s cars - my pops was born in 1933 - with many 1937 thru 1939 model in my top 20. I'm across the pond, so Dodge, Buick, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, Lincoln are among my favorites. But wow, that right-handed is really gorgeous. Thanks.

The price of petrol & the fuel consumption of pre-war cars might have something to do with it 🤔

@Thekris0927

2 жыл бұрын

They are not really that high in consumption. Obviously depending on the car but my Model A gets 25 mpg & fills up on 15-20$. Thats pretty good compared to cars from the 1950s-80s

@DrTheRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@Thekris0927 you Americans with your cheap gas... It's currently $70 (converted) here to fill up mine

Got to say I love prewar cars especially 1930s because of the lack of legislation style was a very strong feature and of course the technology evolved into the 40s with a gap for the war and then continue to the early 50s

I'm 36 but had a 1939 Austin 10 GRQ a few years ago. Lack of spairs was a worry and other people's lack of understanding when driving made it difficult sometimes. 60's onwards is definitely easier to live with. Having said that if I ever have garage space for 2 classics I will get a prewar car again.

We had an Wolsley when I wer' a kid, replete with 'scroll' bumpers made out of a steel strip, pop up indicators like the Humber in the video and you started the windscreen wipers by twisting the knobs at the top of the windscreen. I think it was a side valve 4 . And it went quite slowly.... I've sort of quite like the running boards and the amazing access to the engine with the gull wing bonnet. I was particularly impressed with the Bristol Siddeley our lodger had! Well smooth, seemed really fast to a 6 year old me!

Although purists may cringe, there are loads a pre-war owner can do to improve the braking, suspension and usability of these great cars without spending a fortune. That's my plan anyway for the next one I own.

@DrTheRich

2 жыл бұрын

Even orginal breaks can be great, you just need to adjust them properly and upkeep them

my dad has 2 prewar cars, a 1931 ford model a town sedan fordor and a 1931 ford model a roadster. I grew up with the fordor for my entire existance (he had it since i was born, wasnt restored till i was very very young. he had to basically rebuild the entire car he had to dig it out from a tree growing through it in the back of a farmers field) There are a couple thing about prewar cars 1. The people who are near and dear to prewar cars have passed away and now its niche markets, The reason why my dad cared so much about the model a is because his father owned the model a my dad restored and he was born in 1907 (my dad was born in 55 and i was in 95 so a huge generational gap). I think i can comfortably say is is VERY rare for a single car from brand new to remain in the same family for over 90 years its amazingly rare (my dad is the 2nd legal owner of the car,) 2. The driving experience of prewar cars uses terminology that is dead today, Even people who know how to drive stick and do their own maintinance on cars have 0 idea what "retard the timing" means. And i dont think most would without explenation have any idea how to use the hand throttle on the vehicle (let alone a model t which has 2 seperate pedals for low and high "gear"). Also when is the last time you had to use a choke on a car (more like had one that was operated by the driver)? If you know how to drive stick you can figure out how to double clutch pretty easy, but if its your first manual it can be a bit daunting, when i first started learning standard it was a bit daunting with the 31 fordor) 3. The top speeds on the cars make highway difficult for them. The fordor we have if we take it on the highway we dont go above 50/55 because that would beat the car up pretty bad, the roadster is better and can go 65 (with dual carbs, racing exhaust, and having inserts instead of babbits) But if you got a model t you are basically driving a 4 wheel moped.(they can go 40 but its really hard on them. Vs lets take another popular collector car, say a 1965 chevy impala or 1965 ford mustang. They can have a radio, ac, go the speed limit very easily on the highway, you just use the gas, break, clutch, like a modern car, have directionals (prewar cars that was an optional feature go look at a crosley sedan even past the war it was still an optional feature) TLDR: prewar cars you have to learn how they drive differently with modern cars, past that most post war cars drove like modern cars and didnt have limitations that would make them difficult to drive on modern roads.

PreWar cars are ALL that I dream about. To have a car that is nearing 100 years old..... THAT"S COOL!!!

Great video, maybe it will draw some attention to these older cars! That exact phenomenon is happening in my contry too (Portugal) where the prices of 80's pocket rockets are rising a lot, for example but a lot of cars already from the 60's are getting forgotten and hardly any young or middle aged persons have interest in owning them... From my own experience I have 3 old cars from 3 decades: 80's, 70's and 60's and when in the process of choosing a model from the 50's/60's I was very much inclined to buy one of the most famous and the most beautiful car ever: the Citroën DS! However I started having worries about the maintaning costs of such a particular mechanics and suspension and I also tumbled across something rare here and that thicked a lot of boxes design wise while being a more exclusive car than a DS - an Opel Kapitan from 1960 but it took me some time to "fall in love" with it, mostly, I guess, because I lacked the feeling of nostalgia that I had with my two other classics, I don't remember ever seeing an Open Kapitan on the road, a car that was very expensive at the time, top of the range for Opel so only rich people could buy it... Now I aprecciate its quirkyness and singularity more and more and it is a pleasure to drive it!

Cars like this are the cars of my childhood - in the 1950s. My Dad's first car was a 1935 Ford Model Y. He later upgraded to a 1938 Singer (I think it was a Singer 12) not dissimilar to the Humber in the video. We had been living in rural Norfolk and just about everyone that had a car had something black or dark green or dark blue that was from the mid-late 1930s. So you can imaginer how I felt when I saw one of the very first Jaguar E Types. What was that doing in rural North Norfolk just months after it had been launched? If you were really well off in those late 1950s or very early 1960s you had an Austin Cambridge or more exciting still, a Sunbeam Rapier, two-tone blue or cream with a burgundy flash. We moved to Essex in 1962 and really the Singer was not up to virtually every weekend journeys back up to Norfolk to visit grandparents so by 1963 my Dad bought a 1957 Morris Oxford. So you see, even 60 years ago those pre-war cars were falling from favour.

I was looking at prewar cars, something sporty like old MG, Riley's, etc. However I landed a 1953 Morgan, it has all the design elements that I was looking for from the prewar element, but its still a little performer and I can drive her from the north of the country to the south on the motorway if I please. Older cars do have supply issues, however they're are still parts available, and if you can't find a part you can quite easily find a specialist willing to restore your old part. They're dead easy to work on and as long as you have the time you can do nearly anything yourself on these. They really are a gem.

A friend of mine has a humber 16 1938 I think, beautiful car

'When you get to 50 mph, it's an adventure' I'm having flashbacks to driving my old 1.0 beige Metro.

The early '30s Packards are just stunning to look at and very finely built. I'm in my mid 50s and grew up wrenching on mid 60s Mustangs, but always drawn to the classic cars. You have to see one in person to really have it 'click' - they are works of art.

I want a pre war car now! That Ford A with the gas gennerator going for 8600 pounds looks sweet. Especially with fuel prices these days.

Nostalgia is a big part of the market, but it is not the only part of the market. Any ancient artefact tells of a bygone era of society and craftsmanship, which the collector in this case can savor by literally transporting themselves back in time.

I absolutely hate the way modern cars are more computer than machine. If I had the money I'd definitely purchase a pre-war car. As you said, simple to work on if not difficult to find certain parts for.