Barn Find rare Aston Martin discovered - will Tavarish start its V8?
Barn Find rare Aston Martin discovered - will Tavarish start its V8? In this barnfind episode of The Late Brake Show Jonny Smith brings along recent Idol Chat interviewee (and broken McLaren mender) Freddie 'Tavarish' Hernandez to unearth what is a rare '70s V8 Aston Martin.
The question is, will it run?
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
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It's not an after-market body kit - it is, as far as I know, the standard factory V8 Vantage body of the time. It wouldn't be fair, obviously, to call you ignorant - and anyway, ignorant isn't the slur people build it up to be: it just means you don't know stuff - but this is one of the early Vantages, and the Vantage modifications became incorporated into the design of the car as opposed to being bolt-on parts with the introduction of the Oscar India cars in October 1978. Of course, the GKN-Sankey wheels are a non-standard colour, but period correct x
It's not a Vantage. It's a regular V8 Auto, with factory kit that was usually reserved for the Vantage.
Factory correct or not it deff has been styled on the back of a certain 🇺🇸…. Muscle car do you agree
Not really. The architecture / styling language of the body is fairly derivative for the era. It's all in the details and the refinement of form.@@raymondthomadwormald9621
if you look at Town's DBS, it was a beefing up of the DBS design, and I think the DBS arrived circa 1968 ish@@raymondthomadwormald9621 Paul White
@@raymondthomadwormald9621 Perhaps. Who knows what went through the mind of William Towns as he penned the original DBS back in the '60s. Undoubtedly the Mustang was big news when it launched in '64, and it's not impossible that it might have been an influence. The V8 is an evolution of the DBS, triggered by David Brown's sale of Aston Martin to Company Developments Ltd in 1972. I think the original Mustang would have been considered old hat by then, having been superceded by the admittedly stunning Mach 2.
Hi Jonny and Freddie. Thanks so much for coming to ‘find’ dad’s Aston. Me, James and Louis really enjoyed your company. You two were respectful, knowledgable and just great company… but I challenge you to get James’ Alfa out of the hedge!
i must say.. given the envirement this car seem to sit in, and your dad being a doctor, and his son a surgeon. i would never suspect one of you to have the username @user-tz2nx7cq8z ! awesome car. the 930 as well, and the estate they sit on seems to be quite something as well. best of luck with the car
challenge accepted!
Hopefully the hedge has protected it's lovely metalwork from our never ending acid rain 😅
Great video. These astons of the day were quite reliable. How sluggish was the gearbox when pulling off. My dad’s dbs vantage of this era had the same box.
Such a great video and to get your dads pride and joy running again. On a completely separate note would you be open to selling the original Reg plate?
Freddie seems to be one of the most genuinely likeable KZheadrs in the automotive sector. An absolute barn find dream team of Jonny Smith and Tavarish. Edit: Forgot to mention the Aston. What a machine that is. Black on Black on Black. Thuggish and square jawed English brutishness. I rarely lust after Aston’s but I love this one. A serious case of Iwantitus.
Every video I've seen Freddie for auto alex he's such a nice a genuine chap.
This was a really fantastic video. Lovely to see Freddie on the show and WHAT A CAR!!!! What a group of cars!!! Black wheels don’t usually do it for me but this looked really mean on them.
Freddie I think is one of those guys that would stop on the motorway if you were stranded.
Freddie made his money from running a pro alt-right website. Also had an affair with Rob from Aging Wheel's wife. I don't think he'd even describe himself as genuine.
Mat Armstrong..
Their dad must have looked and felt like a badass driving that around town. I 100% get why this might have been his favourite car
Dunno about anyone else seeing this but the moment u guys got the tyres pumped back up i just felt an amazing chill up my back, like: "i want to ride again" Classic cars are special but some are just unique.
This is the collab we didn't known we needed. Freddy all the way out in the UK. Away from his shop, his fancy lifts, tools & other recourses. It's just him, his hands & his knowledge. Love this. We need more & we need it yesterday.
I was about to post almost this exact same comment. :-) wonderful episode.
Fabulous episode; Tavarish's approach and input were a nice change. Those massive tyres on the Aston are post-apocalypse perfection.
He really enjoyed it. Was a really good day.
@@TheLateBrakeShow did Freddie, not want to stick a huge turbo on it😂😂😂
@@TheLateBrakeShowwe really enjoyed it great bf
I once rebuilt a classic Aston V8 engine for a really good friend of mine. I did it for nothing ( the labour, he paid for the parts ) just for the chance to work on something so awesome. I'm pretty sure that the rebuild kit for one of the carburettors cost more than whatever four wheeled heap I was driving at the time. When it was done he had a brass plate engraved for the engine bay with my name on it and the rebuild date, which was an outstanding thank you on his part. Nice to see Tavarish, he's a very likeable character, as is Jonny.
Tavarish is everywhere right now. He seems like a nice guy as well. Cool to see him on this channel.
Subscriber to your channel.. Bit of an unexpected crossover!
....everywhere but in his own shop.
@@chrisyoung1359 😂😂😂 he's done nothing in a month.
yup not sure why. its a rolling advert or something or a big holiday. Very good he is doing it. Good brain food and adventures
AT those who roast Tavarish : let him just do what he want. WE don't know what is happening in his life...
What a beautiful car, Freddie did a lovely job on the cleaning. And he's a full on knowledgeable guy. A fabulous barn find. Perhaps Jonny can do a barn find USA edition with Freddie one day. That would be great viewing. Another amazing film .
Would love to film a handful of Murican spec BFs
That would be truly amazing 👏
Great idea Rob!
@@TheLateBrakeShow Would love to see you in the USA doing some barnfinds.
Dooo iiit👍
Tavarish…..Freddie is a legend and a great friend of UK KZheads. 👍🏼Great bloke.
Next Jonny will turn up in Florida-and I'm here for that!
We're up for it!
Love that Tavarish is embracing the british car enthusiast YT shows. Hope this occurs each time Freddie flys over.
Great episode Jonny, beautiful setting and stablemate cars! Even the black oval and the 356 in the photos of previous cars was a) a surprise and b)stunning and a nice tribute! You and Tavarish worked great together, glad she ran and the 'boys' included the extra footage and update. Hope they use and enjoy the car(s) when better weather allows!👍
such a beautiful car and amazing story! ❤
Hello KZhead 👋
Password sharing OP. Got to be like 20 different+ people using the KZhead account, I've seen you on Music videos to unboxings to Car videos. Wild.
@@3n3ly7m9well they have to find different things to recommend, so it's obvious to see them at different videos. For the channel it's a good feeling i guess that the real @youtube account comments on your video. It feels seen or noticed, specially for the smaller ones.
yeah impossible that someone could be interested in both music videos and cars@@3n3ly7m9
Oh wait, KZhead has its own account? That's inception KZhead...
I didn’t know that Jonny and Freddy sharing a wash mitt was the content I needed😂
i'll be shocked if youtube doesn't demonetize this video over that adult content.
@@Ecosse57a different kind of car porn 😂
in the late 70's early 80's , I worked at Beclawat on Tickford Street in Newport Pagnell. This was the home of Aston Martin. I remember the day that Aston Martin brought their aluminium bonnets in to our place to have those scoops welded on because their machine had broken down.... not that series but the earlier models.
Haha! I have an early DBS and have had a bit of cracking on the weld seam on the leading edge of the bonnet scoop. Any warranty on your work?
Been waiting for this since the chair talk Just to see how Tavarish would be on a barn find. Mint as always
My uncle had one of these. One morning he took myself and my brother out in it around 4am. I clearly remember seeing the Speedo needle at 150mph. What a machine!
Big fan of the late brake show but I've never stooped mid way through to leave a comment before. I effing love this shiz Mr Smith!!! Listen to Smith & Sniff every week, watch every episode of the late brake show and I have to say please for god sake keep doing what you're doing!!! Freddie is a lovely addition to this episode too. By amazing to see you stateside and doing something with him too. All the love and feelings ❤️
That's music to our ears. Thank you so much. We'd love to do some more content (BFs?) in the Murica. Jonny likes a lot of retro American machinery as you well know...
You can't not like Freddie. He's appearing everywhere despite being a massive KZheadr. He seems like such a genuine guy.
With his p1 getting painted and maybe he just got burnt out with his own life..sometimes you need to get out of your environment and enjoy the world
Yes, I get the feeling he quite likes the - possibly more relaxed - British scene. A likeable chap for sure!
@@MasonSkyline He recently split with his wife and I believe he now deals with depression so he almost certainly has bad days/weeks. So getting away from it and getting your mind off it really does help.
@@evilutionltd ah shit thats rough. Damn
For me, one of the great Aston designs and that engine is a work of art. Props for the birds-eye view of the engine bay. Never seen it presented like that before...
Well said. It may be an age thing for me but, that car sums up what I think Aston represents. A suggestion of American muscle but with buckets loads of British styling and class.
The phrase "Mad Maxi" is now giving me visions of the Mad Max film in an alternative universe, where all the vehicles are British Leyland products and the protagonist drives a souped up Maxi 2! Beautiful Aston 👍
Thank you, Freddie, for being polite and not dominating the narrative and the room like you usually do on collabs. It was a pleasure to see you working WITH them instead of over them.
Freddie makes everything so much better. Was a genuine surprise. He made an already good barn find episode even better!
Two of the absolute nicest and best guys in the business collaborating on a great barn find. Such a pleasure to watch! Thank you Jonny and Freddie 🙏
You know the fact you have come from such different lives but get along so naturally and obviously share the same passion makes for a really enjoyable dynamic mate. Freddie seems to have a calmer energy with you than in his normal channel. That's not a criticism of him his own stuff if great. But it's enjoyable in a different way when he doesn't feel like he has to be the centre of attention he seems much happier. You two really should explore doing some more stuff together. This was really enjoyable. The 2 of you combines to make something special in my opinion.
Back in the late 70's my father " bought " a curbed aston alloy (the same as this aston has) and fixed it to the garage wall to wrap the hose around. " bought" as in he threw it over the breakers wall and I as an 11 year old walked around and collected it.
What a beast! I absolutely love these Astons. I hope the sons recommission this in memory of their dad…….and keep it in the family. ❤
We are going to try. Everything is so expensive. The rebuild kit from Aston was £100 per carb! Found a 4 carb kit in Germany for Maserati (same carbs) for £150. The fuel filter was £25! Needs a master cylinder hence the leisurely speed on last clip… god knows how much that will be to replace or refurbish… but, we have no plans to sell… even though one of our KZhead barb finders offered to buy it there and then…
@@user-tz2nx7cq8z thank you for the reply. I wish you all the very best of luck and I'm glad you intend to keep it.
My godfather had a lemon yellow one with avocado leather seats and this brought back all those memories. My respect and thanks to the family.
Killer color combo!
@@UberLummox❤
So cool. You got it to run and it looked mean all cleaned up. Then the brothers doing a carb rebuild as well. Clearly a loved machine that will hopefully now have a new lease of life. Also, where does Freddie get the energy. The guy is a machine. Thanks very much Jonny. Top episode...!
Thank you Rup. Freddy really is a human dynamo. No idea how he does it. Was a fantastic day of cer fettling actually. I could have stayed there another day.
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for saving me the typing ❤❤😁😁
Freddie just the nicest self-depreciating guy ever. Hopefully some of his viewers transfer across as the channel deserves so much more
So amazing, glad the gents rebuilt it and drove it!!! ❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊
What a beautiful beast of a car. Great episode Jonny. Freddy just adds to it.
Jonny for future reference Never Never Use The Choke ,just start it by way of the accelerator pumps . Why you ask ,well these have a bad habit of sticking on even when the choke is pushed fully home and bore wash will kill that engine as soon as look at it. Glad that the late owners boys got it running better,the first time I tuned one I had it running with the air box off as in the film,the owner came to see how it was going and I showed him what had been done,then opened the tap a bit he jumped back in surprise and looked somewhat startled,then said now I know why the sodding thing only does five to the gallon,wonderful cars Thankyou for letting us see it . Good to see Freddie as well,and on that note Happy Thanksgiving Fred and all over the pond.
My dream Aston Martin. Growing up, my buddy's father had one of these. I drooled over it every time I went over to their house. Some day, will get one!
26:33 The definitive definition of a collaboration between two KZheadrs working hand in glove. 😁
Freddie just seems a great guy. Love that he gives up his time for others despite how busy he is with his own projects. Brilliant watch.
I’ve always loved this era of Astons. Living in the North West of England they were a very rare sight as a kid. When I did spot one, they had such presence - great video, thanks 🙏
Firstly my heart so goes out to Mum that’s just awful for her😞. Another great episode 👌👏💚
The CLOSEST my family got to own one of those was my Uncle, who, bought the 'Aston Martin V8 Vantage' body kit (DMS/Bullet) for his Ford Capri 2.8i !! 😉🤣🤣 He tried to source the actual A.M. body parts as needed, like rear lights, grill, badges, wheels etc etc to give it more of an authentic 'Feel' to it, he even worked on the interior to bring that more in line with the real V8. In the end, it was one of the better kit forms of Capri/Aston - Vantage V8s. And it looked ACE! One of his previous projects was doing a full resto on a Sunbeam Alpine (I also loved that car!) Oh them were the days, school summer holidays watching (and occasionally helping) my Dad work with my Uncle on his projects... 👍😏 😎🇬🇧
I am not surprised he kept that car. That looks absolutely menacing. Brilliant car. Fantastic video with Freddy.
Jonny, if you could get Dereck from ViceGrip garage to do one of your barn finds with you, that would fantastic. This collaboration with Tavarish is wonderful! Derek would be hilarious because of his choice of words😂
The Aston Martin Air Intake apparatus of this period looks so classy and substantial!
These were the first AMs I saw when I was a kid in the 70’s and I still think they are beautiful.
These cars just never got enough love at the time, not even with The Living Daylights using one in the snow. I think if the car gets out more, heads will turn and a possible seven figure sum at auction might be paid.
I agree with you. I've always thought this era was peak Aston.
The pair were never knew we wanted, really enjoyed this with the two of you - more please!
What a pleasure that was. 30 minutes just flew by. A family with oil and petrol in their veins - even though they are doctors (surgeons!) and should know better!
Car Pervert x Tavarish.... The Collab we never knew we needed, but so thankful it happened... Hopefully more to come ! And great to see the mad Max aston running great in the end 🎉
I wished I was rich. Every car motorbike I've had, I had to sell to fund the next wreck so I kept nothing 😢
Meet your twin here 😂👍
What a great barn find! Cool car in a family with great taste and great that Freddie could join you.
The Living Daylights was the first time I laid eyes on this generation of Aston Martin and immediately fell in love with it. Though my favorite Aston is the '99 V8 Vantage, I would gladly have one of these any day.✌🏻🇺🇸
I'm not normally that fussed of cars of that era, but that's one cool looking Aston 😎 Great to have Tavarish on also, boggles my mind when two KZheadrs are on same video 😂
its so heart warming to hear that their father is still bringing his boys together even after death.
Yes, it was really heartwarming how their passion ran deep because of Dad's car taste and liberal approach to motocross bikes in the back garden!
What a beauty. Thanks to the family for sharing this amazing car with us.
I can’t believe that TURBO that was blocking in a VANTAGE 🤯😎. Thank you once again Mr. Smith
One of the best videos you’ve done. Tavarish snow foaming the v8 is epic.
I honestly love this channel wholeheartedly, it is the epitome of raw petrolheadonism, passion with meaning, thank you for the consistent content
That's such a lovely comment - we keep doing it because our community support it and understand the eclectic automotive variety we strive to deliver. Cheers!
One of my favorite barn find episodes. You should invite Tavarish along on a few more, you two have a chemistry (just look at the car cleaning segment 😂). 👍
Very watchable, Thanks Johnny n Team!!! Awesome Aston!!!!. Nice to see Tavarish.
What a Sunday treat….loved the Johnny and Freddie car wash mitt duet…Beautiful Aston..
Like Ghost, but no pottery wheels...
More cars need to have big tyres on again! 👍
Cool car and cool special guest. Was a great Barn find watch this one 👌🏼
26:33 that was HILARIOUS! I literally burst out laughing as it all went a bit Top Gun beach volleyball scene haha!
What a machine, from back when Great Britain could make a proper car, amazing to see, their dad will be looking down and smiling😊
Such a cool car, nice to see Tavarish again, great episode Jonny love a channel mashup.
Freddy has a bit of a soft spot for an Aston Martin !!
Freddie makes every show even better!! To come to the UK and do what he has done is great for car culture. What a guy!
1 thing I've noticed about all the successful petrol head youtubers, they all seem like decent blokes. Johnie, Tarvarish, Auto Alex, Matt Armstrong, Ben Colllins, Matt Watson, Yarnie, and even though I'm not a massive fan, Hammond. All seem like decent people.
Does Freddie have no limits. I honestly belive he is becoming the #1 automotive content creator in the world
Great episode…as usual. I feel for this family, losing a loved one during the lockdown, while the government of the time partied…but it’s so nice to hear that they also got this car back running as a family. Great channel Jonny…keep it up!
I love this! Seeing a family reunited with a piece of their fathers legacy!!! Great work.
HELLO Jonny & Freddie, so good to see you get this faboulas car running, what a special moment for the famiuly too! Watched till the ned, seeing the work done to put the car back where it shold be; on the road, and to be used in the memory of the father. WONDERFUL!! Best wishes from Lincolnshire
No, that’s not life, man! That was a complete misjudgement and borderline evil by our governments. I feel bad for you guys and of course especially your mom. All the best from Germany where we left our parents and grandparents to die all alone in retirement homes. I still can’t believe that this happened…😢
A calm, restrained Freddie is a Fantastic Freddie
A triple win!! Jonny, Freddy, And an Aston Martin!!! I'm in head!!!
What a lovely bunch of people with great taste in cars. Well done Jonny and Freddie - you work so well together that you should definitely have your own network show.
The best-looking Aston martin I've ever seen. Didn't even know it existed. Great job by the owners finishing what you started. That car deserves to be driven and seen by others. Congrats on getting the old girl going again. 🤝
I’m 59 years of age and i do remember driving this car when i was 13 years old,
Brilliant video and a great addition with Freddie. As others have said what a genuinely humble lovely guy with great humour. Stands to reason he himself is doing so well. Its heartwarming to see Johnny, Freddie, Matt Armstrong and many others offer such great content, so much better than the TV!
Wow. Loving all the crossovers that are happening in the KZhead auto world. Freddie is a good dude! Great episode!
I walked to school past a garage that had a V8 and a DB6 for sale, outside, priced at £2k and £2.5k. They had been on sale for a couple of years by the time I left in 1978. I loved them both!
Each new video I tell myself "oh dear I want this car and get it restored back to life" The combo of 2 youtubers I love is really nice. Can't wait for the next one!✌️
2 thoroughly decent guys working on for me, the best looking Aston Martin(fight me) Top job as always, Jonny
As a subscriber to Freddie's channels, was very nice to see him have the experience of a Barn find with Jonny and to see 2 guys from different circles getting together and just being car guys. Looks from the video that Freddie certainly got his hands dirty in the work done and love the idea of a Barn Find USA special in the future maybe
Great! The ending was the best part. Their dad must be smiling from above. Cool!
One of my favourite barn finds. The car, Freddie(great guy), starting and then the family driving it.
This is one of the greatest looking Astons ever made, and that is saying something considering most Astons are beautiful cars!
Great video Johnny, seeing Tavarish with you on this one was awesome, too. Cleaned up really good what a beast.
Let out an audible moan when I saw the reveal. I think my housemate heard. 😳 You were spot on when you said it looked so tough, but it was before my time, so I never really knew much about them before now. Thanks for always bringing such a diverse range of vehicles to my attention, and the humans behind them.
Phwoar, when that Aston was on song, it was wonderful . You and Tavarish are such a great team. Loved every minute of this episode. My favourite car, and some of my favourite KZheadrs. Just brilliant ❤
Wow, I absolutely love this Aston, and what a great episode with both of my favourites 👍🏻
Fabulous car, lovely owner, good to see the famous Tavarish in the UK!!!!
What a great episode, one of my favourite Aston's. Sad backstory but glad you inspired his son's to finish it off 👍
Awesome barn find, thanks for your hardwork Johnny, barn finds are your best, kind regards Kieron
Great to see you both meeting on this awesome find, I follow you both on your own channels with great interest 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
Your best video yet Jonny, the washing montage is absolute gold, especially at 26:34. Love the 80s audio track too :)
Hello Jonny and Freddie, so good to see and hear this special engine running!! This car needs to be returned to the road and used!! Especially to the memory of the late owner. Best wishes from Lincolnshire
In the opening shot I saw Jonny walking towards us with a choice mo and a little goatee (ok the beard is there but...), and suddenly pictured Tim McInnerny in Blackadder II with a big ruffle and an oversized ear ring. I think this needs to happen.
beautiful video gents, Jonny your videos have been amazing these last few years x
Two of my most favorite car content creators in one episode!!! Thanks lads!!