Big thanks to Taylor for sharing the AMAZING story of his £25 BMW 635 CSI - go give him a follow and show him your love: instagram.com/taylormadecarsandclassics/
@Chalky Scriber 😂 was just about to say the same ! V5 even has a statement printed on it that states that it's not proof of ownership...... I'd take this video down before actually owner see's it and stakes claim to it now all refurbished 😂
The council could have technically seized and auctioned it in lieu of the unpaid rent on the lock-up garage, but probably didn't want the hassle given the condition of it. Wasn't too long ago that 6-series were just seen as thirsty, rusty old bangers and not the collector cars with 5-figure price tags that they are now.
Not hearing some brain dead pleb say "like" 400 times in a story, was a breath of fresh air and gives hope that some people are still educated in English. Top lad 👌
This guy, I liked how engaging the story was, wanted a beer since thought I was listening to a friend. But that car... It looks incredible! The color, stance, everything looks so good and properly done, great machine and great content.
He's a genuinely great storyteller. Knows how to add little details without dragging things out too much. Keeps you interested. Also props to whoever edited the video. They let him tell the story uninterrupted.
I think him, Alex and I will gonna be good Friends. Best of Friends actually 🤣🤣 Credit to the Videographer/editor your my Best Pal 🤣🤣 Now I have to find a Deal and Story to make like that in my misserable life 😂😂😂😂😂
I love stories like this. Taylor is clearly someone who doesn't do it for the money. It's purely out of passion for cars. The way he talked about it, it was like a love story. The build is beautifully tasteful. The stance, colour, everything, is just right. Great stuff guys! Keep up the great content
Taylor is such a good storyteller! I usually skip those talks and go straight to the driving part, but I was cought in his nice way of telling his story. Thanks!👍👍👍
What a brilliant story. He went above and beyond to find the original owner for a young guy. Fair play, shows what a nice guy he is. He deserves that car!
My old man has a manual 635csi, had it since we were kids. Been in storage for 10 years, no longer runs and talk of him selling it. This video has got me determined to get it road worthy again and convince him to keep it ( and lend it to me!) Nice one Alex and Taylor
Incredible story mate, so touching honestly - because it's (i believe) one of the dream machines of every BMW enthusiast - and to know that it's now on the hands of a man that really deserves it... 😊I'm definitely following this duo from now on. You two have quite a good chemistry guys. Please keep it up!😇
My immediate reaction when he said that he applied for the log book alarm bells were ringing, but what a great story and clearly genuine as he's putting it all out there now. I do feel bad for the guy who's it was originally, I can't imagine many people bought 6 series BMW's to let them rot in a council garage, clearly an untold bit of history there, especially if he wanted nothing to do with the car. Great car and it goes without saying I'm very jealous!
He kept finding the right people to set this car up exactly as he wanted. The universe delivered his lifelong wish starting with the garage doors being ajar to the disinterest of the original owner. Amazing story!
I've revisited this video a number of times. Partly - mostly - because I'm INSANELY jealous and love this car - but also because Taylor seems to be such a lovely chap and I'm so happy he has this. I think he's right. It was meant to happen for him, and knowing that it has makes me happy too.
I'm not really a BMW fan, generally they do nothing for me, but these old shark nose 6 series are just beautiful. Can't believe somebody abandoned it like that, glad it found a deserving home.
Easy to imagine if the man's finances are not going well and he is struggling with other things in life. The car would have been a dream he did not want to abandon yet could not face either.
Taylor has to be VERY careful with that BMW. Even though he has a valid logbook for the car the previous owner (or his descendants) can turn up one day and, as long as they have proof of ownership, can claim the car back in it's current condition without having to recompense Taylor for the work he has done. It's happened before with classics that have been found in garages, fields etc. It's all down to the logbook being a record of the Registered Keeper, not the Legal Owner. Having done some attempt to contact the original owner is in his favour though so just enjoy and look after it. Very unlikely to happen but keep it in mind. Oh and you should try a Mini, love mine even though it's a bit rough round the edges (but a clean MOT!). I'm the same height as you and it fits me perfectly, maybe you'd like to try it for size?
Yep, agreed, I have seen it happen myself with a Farina we pulled out of a council garage due for demolition, most definitely would NOT have let Alex film it and put it up online.
Hi Neil! It’s a very good point you’ve made here, a V5 clearly states that it isn’t proof of ownership, if you do enough research you’ll find that a proof of ownership is a financial interest in a vehicle, For example a receipt of sale, service history, receipts for parts etc. when I first got the 6 series I had none of that, it wasn’t mentioned In the video but when I went back to the lady of the husband who used to own the car she managed to find the original set of keys and gave them to me. Since I’ve now owned the car for such a long period and invested so much into it, I’ve kept every reciept for every part I’ve ever bought for it, as a result that in itself Is a proof of ownership as I’ve now invested so much money into it.
@@taylorhetherington2982 like I said, good that you've done a decent amount of work already to locate the original owner and pay them. But there are cases where people have put thousands into cars that were basically scrap but once the new value was known to the original owner they have come along with one receipt and their logbook and taken the car back. It's about the timeline not how much money and effort you have put into the car. It's great that you are aware of the issue, which was my aim, and have taken steps to mitigate it. It really does look like the car has found it's 'forever' home with you and I genuinely hope you don't run into issues in the future. Keep enjoying driving it and counting the smiles!
Easily the best looking Bimmer of the era - looks so bright and airy in the cabin too, all while looking like it's about to pounce on something. Stellar job saving it from the wreckers too, he deserves the car indeed.
He is mate he's a sound guy and knows how to have a laugh, sometimes it's put on for the cameras with people but not with Taylor he's always like this.
I'm familiar with the quick release feature of the classic Mini wipers. My Mini jettisoned its blades the other day moments after switching them on, ffs. :D
Great video Alex, and Taylor seems like a good dude. That Beemer is stunning too. This Mini situation though, we can't just quietly let that go. At the very least you need to drive one, they're a British icon and you can't just shit on them without the experience. I know it would be a bit weird for you to be in a car that's scaled right for you, but maybe a cheeky Mini project series could be piped in down the line? Buy one, get it on the road, try it out, then sell it for a profit?
The E23 is lovely, imagine having a 745i as a daily family car- Edit, Dad took me with him to pick up a new company car 635csi in 1982 from Park Lane London to South Wales, wonderful car, probably the best experience ever, still have the 'Six By Six' photopack proudly on the wall of my Garden bar. Best days of my life getting picked up from school in such an amazing car. Please look after and cherish it.
What you describe about getting in a car and it always making you smile even if you're miserable is my Mitsubishi Evo IX. I genuinely had tears in my eyes driving it home when I purchased it and it wasn't even actually mine then... just a wonderful, wonderful driving experience. We're lucky to have this passion eh. Love the Bimmer.
It's amazing that on RUclips you can find better produced, and presented, and more interesting content than you can on any of the "commercial" channels. Top job all round!
I owned a 635 CSi as a 21 year old and now 30 years on I have to say it's the one car out of around 50 I've had since that I enjoyed the most and was so proud to own, they were and still are so rare. Lovely things to drive, they were so well built, quick in their day with 211bhp going up to 220bhp for the later ones. They still look so right, when BMW set their mind to it they really can draw a lovely car.
I remember seeing Taylor’s 635 at Vanity BMW at Beaulieu. It was my favourite car there. I went home thinking I’d seen it before, opened my Classic Car magazine and sure enough it was Taylor’s. Was gobsmacked when I saw it. Instantly contacted him on Facebook and he’s the most nicest bloke to speak to. Would love to see more of him on the channel!
Another great video Alex! Let’s see more of Taylor as well! He seems like a great guy, filled with auto passion, and a knack at telling a story on top of it.
Taylor's awesome! You guys need to team up on more stuff- that car story is the stuff of legend. I used to walk past a similar golf gti mk 1 and never did anything about it- sure everyone got one they wish they'd done this to! Congrats that man.
Yes! I do! There’s a Saab 9000 Carlsson down the road from me just being used as a dumping ground for the owners rubbish. It would cost a bit to get roadworthy and then quite a bit more to get pristine, but it’s a Carlsson!
Only true car guys would go out of their way to try and reconnect the original owner with their car, no matter how hard it would be to hand it over! Fair play and could listen to Taylor for hours ;) Great content.
Honestly, this is one of the coolest stories about a car I've ever heard.. But this guy is the definition of good luck: gets a car for free essentially, then manages to get insurance for a bag of peanuts, the mother of all discounts on every single mod done, I am in shock
Such an amazing car collection! Incredible storys as always with classic cars but especially with that BMW 6 series! I'm so glad it wasn't scrapped and could be saved! Also you definitely need to drive a Mini, even if you don't like them, you can't beat how fun they are to drive (although i may be bias haha!) Awesome video as always👍👍
What a brilliant story. It's incredible how some things just drop in your lap. Never cared for BMWs, but I ended up with one and I've fallen in love. I can't imagine living without it, much like Taylor.
Such a great story and it just makes you want to create the same story with a car, touches that nerve that's at the heart of car ownership. Amazing story telling, great editing. Seriously good content Alex, thanks.
In 1986 I was 15 and a good friend of my dad took me a fast spin in his brand new “C” reg. BMW 635csi it was dark blue metallic with full fat cream leather interior. With the auto switchable “S” gearbox. All the windows down and Dire Striates Money for Nothing on full blast. Amazing memories and a very cool guy. Rip 552 KR, best part he let me drive it a short way back to home about 4mins of two feet driving an automatic. I’d never driven any car before. I went to school the next day I swear I was taller I felt bullet proof. 😎.
The first car ever drove after licence… was to go on a 200mile road trip in a 635i…. Missed a tree on the way back, coz I hadn’t sleep all weekend just to maximin my drive time behind the wheel of this amazingly smooth, soft growling machine… used all my pay on fuel… 2 months later bought an E30 for the love of wanting to come close to that 635i experience . This video bring some special memories… thank you…
E24 Literally is one of my favorite cars ever! The shark grills are so good and I would really like to see a modernized version in the newer models, it would be a cool idea.
top tip, take any signs with phone numbers down or cover them up, like half the video the for sale sign is visible, hes about to have some fans calling lol
Taylor is a legend !! Alex mate, you did the right thing having your own channel. Without that little bit of freedom we would never have met such interesting people.... respect, I'm 6ft 1 too
This story is awesome and I love the passion towards the cars. I’m not a mega car person but when I hear things like this I love it. I love projects and always wanted to find some random classic sports car and fix it to brand new standard. This video has inspired me to find one now
Nice story, and I tell you, finding the sport seats is almost as unbelievable as the car itself. I searched for several years, but eventually modified the car to M3 e36 "vader" seats instead.
I have to say that is by far the nicest bmw I’ve ever seen. Love the story behind it and how Taylor has kept it all original..well do to you sir 🙌 listening to him he’s a very interesting guy. Awesome awesome content
Always remember as a youngster in Ireland in the 80s seeing the odd 635 driving around Dublin. I adored them then and moreso now. They are my fave classic car but alas they so so expensive now. This one is a beautiful example and saved by a real classic car lover.
Back when I started driving in roughly 2012, I thought I was a genius. Everyone went for shitboxes as a first car, I figured why not go for something better that people don't usually bin as a first car. Puntos, corsas etc all around £2000 a year for insurance, and lets face it, nobody wants that crap. E46 318i - £1600 a year. Not cheap, but was worth it. Sometimes it pays to have a nicer car to save money long term! (Ignore man maths, as I paid £3k for the car instead of like £1500, to save £400 a year 🤣)
I did something similar I research every car so I could get the biggest engine with most power on the cheap ended up with A KIA pro ceed sport 2.0 diesel with 140hp not a 1.1 60 hp Peugeot 206
I did a similar thing when I started driving I initially started looking for Jags released couldn't insure one so I started looking for shitboxes ended with a Rover 45 diesel with a black box within 6 months I driven my mileage allowance so one day I was like let's get a quote for a Rover 75 V6 ended being cheaper than most shitboxes and back then people couldn't give away Rover 75s so at 19 I was driving around in my pensioners v6 bargemobile paying less insurance than some of my mates did for their 1.2 fiestas (obviously in my man math I didn't include maintenance costs and the fact it was getting 20mpg around town 🤣)
I was 25, I had a Rover 820 si and was paying £600 fully comp (I had a few years no claims etc) I picked up a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tuned 289ci V8 in it, It would light up its tyres every time I went to pull away at the lights. Road Tax was 0 as at the time anything over 25 years old was tax free. and it cost me £270 to insure fully comp. The 10 miles to the gallon is what killed me. Fast forward a good many years 4 years ago I was given (free) a very low millage 1996 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 Auto fsh and 57k on the clock, insurance wanted £120 MORE than I was paying for my 1994 Mercedes C220 saloon. currently I have a collection of beaten up vehicles, nothing that can be called mint. the Cheapest to insure in mu 1979 Ford Transit Camper (the one in my photo) next cheapest is my 2003 Renault Val Satis 3.0 tdi and most expensive is my 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 tdci Tit X estate. Apparently more common cars get pinched or crashed than rare stuff (Renault only builrtaround 1300 Vel Satis in RHD). My top tip to young drivers is to go online and get quotes on luxurious cars and slightly leftfield cars because you many be shocked to find you can save money and not be driving a corsa or a c1 etc. (young driver anyone under the age of 100 years old )
@@lordbungle6235 I absolutely agree I myself have found that the more obscure the car is and less likely driven by young people the more likely your insurance will be cheaper
Wow. Love stories like these, especially when someone truly appreciates a special, now rare car. So few of these on the road along with so many others, like the Mercedes SEL of the same vintage
What a stunner... I remember as a kid getting a passenger ride in a brand new m635csi , will never forget the noise it made and the acceleration was on another level to the cars of the day
Stealing by finding is still stealing and the original owner or descendants can get the car back. I lost a 1966 Rolls Royce that was taken out of a council garage that I then purchased with a V5 . If the family gets wind of this then he would lose the car. It's not a loophole as the V5 states clearly it is NOT proof of ownership
Nice loved them as a teen growing up and always wanted one, just sent this link to my son as he has barn full of E36 and E46 some rare ones too and i would bet that you both know each other too as he has been breaking them for years for spares and repairs, he has been keeping an eye out for one for me but like he says they are like rocking horse poop.
I love watching your videos alex, you show a genuine passion for cars, and as a side effect for me I get to see all these European cars I’ve never even heard about before, being American.
Love the 635csi, absolute dream car. What a story! I thought you were gonna say the guy died. He definitely doesn't deserve it if he left it to rot for 13 years. Looks perfect.. Fun fact, they're used a lot in the future scenes of Back to the Future..
What a beauty. Way back in the early 90s my boss used to have a 635 CSi and I used to ride around with him to meetings. He was a quite a car guy, owned a 735i and a Porsche 911 Turbo too.
😮 Nobody can say they don’t like or care for minis till you drive one. I hope you’ve remedied this Taylor. CSI is absolutely stunning, one of my absolute dream cars. I would see the same CSI every week when I drove past the garage on the way to work and instantly fell in love. it’s a piece of art ❤️ Lovely work chaps 👌
The first one of these I ever saw was a gold one, in 1984, I had to check that it was a human who was driving it, because it looed so space age. Maybe apart from the Jensen Interceptor and a few other concept prototypes, this would definitely be in my top ten all time cars. Well done Taylor, nice wheels lad!
I found one of those years ago in bits in that back of someone's yard, I asked how much he said £75....sadly that was my entire 2 week giro so I passed, gutted now
I recognise this car from about 15-20 years ago. I used to run the BMW Car Club coupe section and organise events for the big six having owned my manual 635csi since I was 19. This car and number plate came to my events. I must have some photos of it. Pretty sure it came down to the event I ran at Brooklands where 41 owners came out for a photo on the banking. Great cars the 635csi and under appreciated.
You’ve done an excellent job and it looks great, I fell for one of these in the early 90s, I bought (I had to have it) a red one 12months old and it looked great. I’ve never been so disappointed with a motor to be clear it never let me down I just grew to hate it.
So his spent a fortune on a car. If by chance the owner or someone that knows him sees this, despite his attempt to make contact, they could report this car stolen and take it back... Remember registered keeper is not automaticly the legal owner. This video does not seem a good idea to me.
The car was untaxed, un MOT’d, uninsured and in a garage that wasn’t being paid for. The owner ignored multiple attempts of contact including a letter from the DVLA in regards to the V62. In court he wouldn’t stand a chance, he’s probably dead now too.
@@joshuabodgers9238 previous owner is a bellend and an idiot no arguments there but I agree this video is a bad idea as I don't think the car is legally his
@@joshuabodgers9238 to be clear there is an abandoned vehicle process to follow in 2022 at least, and the process described here was not it. By 2022 standards despite with the best intentions and with good results i think by legal definitions this amounts to theft. And while he's saved a classic I am uncomfortable with what he's done as I don't agree it's his car. Would need legal advice to see if after x years and y amount of money spent if you could say "this is now my car" but I certainly wouldn't be putting it on RUclips if I'd not got that confirmation All that said, he clearly loves the car and has done a great job on it
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I used to do the same trick with insurance when I was younger, go for older executive cars as they are cheaper to insure than the moder tiny sporty hatchbacks my mates were buying
So very well done Taylor, fantastic car and thanks to Alex for the video, I had a 628 CSi (silver) many years ago and let it go as my mechanic said it is rusting and going to cost you, I sold it and bought an E36 325i SE which I still run. I later found out that the 628 was only made in limited numbers in RHD after I let it go, so as it was a manual as well and I really hankered after an auto box I bought the E36, and absolutely adore it! Thanks for this guys and look after that 635, still one of BMWs best.
I really wish I could have the exact same Punto with that exact same front genuine Abarth bumper, which only that part in the Portuguese used market costs as much as the entire 1.2 8v Punto, don't get me wrong, that good old 8v engine is bullet proof! My father has still the same 5 door blue Punto since ever, the body is already started to rust away yet the engine still well kept running like a boss.
Big thanks to Taylor for sharing the AMAZING story of his £25 BMW 635 CSI - go give him a follow and show him your love: instagram.com/taylormadecarsandclassics/
@Chalky Scriber 😂 was just about to say the same ! V5 even has a statement printed on it that states that it's not proof of ownership...... I'd take this video down before actually owner see's it and stakes claim to it now all refurbished 😂
@@robertparry9280 possession is 9/10th’s of the law 😆
That's a amazing story love the new channel and content keep doing things like this it's class hold out you hand 🤝
Lol the guy who owned it before is probably dead anyway
The council could have technically seized and auctioned it in lieu of the unpaid rent on the lock-up garage, but probably didn't want the hassle given the condition of it. Wasn't too long ago that 6-series were just seen as thirsty, rusty old bangers and not the collector cars with 5-figure price tags that they are now.
Taylor needs to be a co-presenter. I could listen to him story tell and speak about cars for hours. What a Chap.
Completely agree!!!
Not hearing some brain dead pleb say "like" 400 times in a story, was a breath of fresh air and gives hope that some people are still educated in English. Top lad 👌
This aged well :)
@@murdomac22 lol
‘old out ya ’and 😂👍
This guy, I liked how engaging the story was, wanted a beer since thought I was listening to a friend. But that car... It looks incredible! The color, stance, everything looks so good and properly done, great machine and great content.
He's a genuinely great storyteller.
Knows how to add little details without dragging things out too much.
Keeps you interested.
Also props to whoever edited the video. They let him tell the story uninterrupted.
Exactly what I thought. Felt like I lived the moment with him. Quite emotional. Brilliant
Was thinking the exact same thing mate - and what a gem! Why do these things never happen to me?
I think him, Alex and I will gonna be good Friends. Best of Friends actually 🤣🤣 Credit to the Videographer/editor your my Best Pal 🤣🤣
Now I have to find a Deal and Story to make like that in my misserable life 😂😂😂😂😂
I actually went to the fridge and took a beer during this video
One year on, this is a great re-watch! Great to see how far Alex and Taylor have gone in that time. Keep it up, boys, and see you at ShedFest 2023.
I love stories like this. Taylor is clearly someone who doesn't do it for the money. It's purely out of passion for cars. The way he talked about it, it was like a love story. The build is beautifully tasteful. The stance, colour, everything, is just right.
Great stuff guys! Keep up the great content
Taylor is such a good storyteller! I usually skip those talks and go straight to the driving part, but I was cought in his nice way of telling his story. Thanks!👍👍👍
Top lad for sure
Right, loved listening to him!
both of them combined make an awesome listening experience
Yes same here! I actually started skipping to find out about the £25 thing but got way too absorbed, he spins a fantastic yarn
What a brilliant story. He went above and beyond to find the original owner for a young guy. Fair play, shows what a nice guy he is. He deserves that car!
That's good karma baby!
Seems like an honest guy, The moment he put the stereo in the car it was his!
My old man has a manual 635csi, had it since we were kids. Been in storage for 10 years, no longer runs and talk of him selling it. This video has got me determined to get it road worthy again and convince him to keep it ( and lend it to me!) Nice one Alex and Taylor
I'd be a buyer for that for my channel haha
Can you give us some updates in the future?
What's the reg ill apply for a log book
@@BEEF-EATING-BEAR 🤣
The longer it sits the worse it gets
Really enjoyed this Alex/Taylor as this is one of my all time favourite motors. Great story behind it 👍
Whatever car channel I go on lately I always run into you 🤣 and it is a beautiful car
@@matthewavery850 I'm a car nut also!
You should give Alex a driving test Ashley. That'd be good fun. 😂
@@gerarddoran123 I'd definitely watch that
@@matthewavery850 BlackBeltBarrister and now AutoAlex hahah
Come from the latest podcast video, great to see Taylor still on the channel, match made in heaven.
Incredible story mate, so touching honestly - because it's (i believe) one of the dream machines of every BMW enthusiast - and to know that it's now on the hands of a man that really deserves it... 😊I'm definitely following this duo from now on. You two have quite a good chemistry guys. Please keep it up!😇
Nice one :)
Taylor’s a good mate of mine, so glad to see his 6er get some love on the channel!
The story behind it still baffles me🙌🏼
Love ur content mate.Keep putting a huge smile on our faces..
My immediate reaction when he said that he applied for the log book alarm bells were ringing, but what a great story and clearly genuine as he's putting it all out there now. I do feel bad for the guy who's it was originally, I can't imagine many people bought 6 series BMW's to let them rot in a council garage, clearly an untold bit of history there, especially if he wanted nothing to do with the car.
Great car and it goes without saying I'm very jealous!
If it was reported stolen it would have flagged with dvla when applying for a logbook
He kept finding the right people to set this car up exactly as he wanted. The universe delivered his lifelong wish starting with the garage doors being ajar to the disinterest of the original owner. Amazing story!
I've revisited this video a number of times. Partly - mostly - because I'm INSANELY jealous and love this car - but also because Taylor seems to be such a lovely chap and I'm so happy he has this. I think he's right. It was meant to happen for him, and knowing that it has makes me happy too.
What a great partnership Alex and Taylor bring to the channel. Keep these videos coming. Loved it!
I'm not really a BMW fan, generally they do nothing for me, but these old shark nose 6 series are just beautiful. Can't believe somebody abandoned it like that, glad it found a deserving home.
Exactly my thoughts, most BMW's leave me cold but this era seem to just get it right.
Easy to imagine if the man's finances are not going well and he is struggling with other things in life. The car would have been a dream he did not want to abandon yet could not face either.
@@bigduphusaj162 Sorry to read that. I've driven a couple of BMWs and enjoyed how they drive.
@@bigduphusaj162 Supra Turbo MKIII Manual was the best car to drive that I've owned.
Taylor has to be VERY careful with that BMW. Even though he has a valid logbook for the car the previous owner (or his descendants) can turn up one day and, as long as they have proof of ownership, can claim the car back in it's current condition without having to recompense Taylor for the work he has done. It's happened before with classics that have been found in garages, fields etc. It's all down to the logbook being a record of the Registered Keeper, not the Legal Owner. Having done some attempt to contact the original owner is in his favour though so just enjoy and look after it. Very unlikely to happen but keep it in mind.
Oh and you should try a Mini, love mine even though it's a bit rough round the edges (but a clean MOT!). I'm the same height as you and it fits me perfectly, maybe you'd like to try it for size?
Yep, agreed, I have seen it happen myself with a Farina we pulled out of a council garage due for demolition, most definitely would NOT have let Alex film it and put it up online.
more likely now its been shown for the whole wold to see.....
I'm guessing that's less likely to happen with that private number plate on there. Makes it harder to identify.
Hi Neil! It’s a very good point you’ve made here, a V5 clearly states that it isn’t proof of ownership, if you do enough research you’ll find that a proof of ownership is a financial interest in a vehicle, For example a receipt of sale, service history, receipts for parts etc. when I first got the 6 series I had none of that, it wasn’t mentioned In the video but when I went back to the lady of the husband who used to own the car she managed to find the original set of keys and gave them to me. Since I’ve now owned the car for such a long period and invested so much into it, I’ve kept every reciept for every part I’ve ever bought for it, as a result that in itself Is a proof of ownership as I’ve now invested so much money into it.
@@taylorhetherington2982 like I said, good that you've done a decent amount of work already to locate the original owner and pay them. But there are cases where people have put thousands into cars that were basically scrap but once the new value was known to the original owner they have come along with one receipt and their logbook and taken the car back. It's about the timeline not how much money and effort you have put into the car. It's great that you are aware of the issue, which was my aim, and have taken steps to mitigate it. It really does look like the car has found it's 'forever' home with you and I genuinely hope you don't run into issues in the future. Keep enjoying driving it and counting the smiles!
One of the best looking beemers ever. And the story is amazing. The fact he wanted to give it back to the owner just makes it all even better
Easily the best looking Bimmer of the era - looks so bright and airy in the cabin too, all while looking like it's about to pounce on something. Stellar job saving it from the wreckers too, he deserves the car indeed.
Can we get a Car collection tour? That would be amazing!
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Honestly I'd love more videos with Taylor. He's really, really good for first time in front of the camera. And he seems like a down to earth guy.
He is mate he's a sound guy and knows how to have a laugh, sometimes it's put on for the cameras with people but not with Taylor he's always like this.
I'm familiar with the quick release feature of the classic Mini wipers. My Mini jettisoned its blades the other day moments after switching them on, ffs. :D
Easy fix. Get the arms machined to accept a bolt on setup. You're going to have to change the wiper motor spindle. Not hard to do.
hydrofilm on the windshield and always drive fast, to the degree of which these cars can do.
I went through a monkey enclosure at a safari park once and mine were gone in literally 60 seconds
The Mini isn't the only car with that setup; far from it.
You can classify them as Le Mans wipers - built for pit stop swaps..
Taylor's a natural story teller for sure. Good content thanks.
clickbait how is this good content?
@@kaywonderer you must be out of your mind
@@andrewbird6267 It's not loophole if only 1 person could do it. So it's clickbait.
@@kaywonderer oh I see! Yeah true, but it is good content
What a wonderful story & Taylor was such an engaging, knowledgeable bloke... Hats off to you Alex, this was such a joy to watch..👍🏼
Great video Alex, and Taylor seems like a good dude. That Beemer is stunning too. This Mini situation though, we can't just quietly let that go. At the very least you need to drive one, they're a British icon and you can't just shit on them without the experience. I know it would be a bit weird for you to be in a car that's scaled right for you, but maybe a cheeky Mini project series could be piped in down the line? Buy one, get it on the road, try it out, then sell it for a profit?
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The E23 is lovely, imagine having a 745i as a daily family car- Edit, Dad took me with him to pick up a new company car 635csi in 1982 from Park Lane London to South Wales, wonderful car, probably the best experience ever, still have the 'Six By Six' photopack proudly on the wall of my Garden bar. Best days of my life getting picked up from school in such an amazing car. Please look after and cherish it.
What you describe about getting in a car and it always making you smile even if you're miserable is my Mitsubishi Evo IX. I genuinely had tears in my eyes driving it home when I purchased it and it wasn't even actually mine then... just a wonderful, wonderful driving experience. We're lucky to have this passion eh. Love the Bimmer.
It's amazing that on RUclips you can find better produced, and presented, and more interesting content than you can on any of the "commercial" channels. Top job all round!
You should have him on the channel more he’s great guy
^ this.
Alex, this video is SO good. More stories like this please.
such stories are rarer than cooking a steak for Gordon Ramsay and he allegedly has heard some steaks moo
Best episode yet! Loved this, genuine car guys, doing what we all do, laughing and talking about cars👍
I owned a 635 CSi as a 21 year old and now 30 years on I have to say it's the one car out of around 50 I've had since that I enjoyed the most and was so proud to own, they were and still are so rare. Lovely things to drive, they were so well built, quick in their day with 211bhp going up to 220bhp for the later ones. They still look so right, when BMW set their mind to it they really can draw a lovely car.
I remember seeing Taylor’s 635 at Vanity BMW at Beaulieu. It was my favourite car there. I went home thinking I’d seen it before, opened my Classic Car magazine and sure enough it was Taylor’s. Was gobsmacked when I saw it. Instantly contacted him on Facebook and he’s the most nicest bloke to speak to. Would love to see more of him on the channel!
Another great video Alex! Let’s see more of Taylor as well! He seems like a great guy, filled with auto passion, and a knack at telling a story on top of it.
That's definitely the plan!
How can I contact you Alex. I have a very interesting Alfa GT
Without doubt one of the best BMWs ever made. What an amazing story, and the guy seems like a proper nice fella. Awesome story, awesome car!!
Taylor's awesome! You guys need to team up on more stuff- that car story is the stuff of legend. I used to walk past a similar golf gti mk 1 and never did anything about it- sure everyone got one they wish they'd done this to! Congrats that man.
Yes! I do! There’s a Saab 9000 Carlsson down the road from me just being used as a dumping ground for the owners rubbish. It would cost a bit to get roadworthy and then quite a bit more to get pristine, but it’s a Carlsson!
Taylor should have his own channel. What an extremely nice guy and what great storytelling! Probably great to have a beer with as well.
Only true car guys would go out of their way to try and reconnect the original owner with their car, no matter how hard it would be to hand it over! Fair play and could listen to Taylor for hours ;) Great content.
this man deserves every bit of that car. Its so beautiful to see the determination off a guy like this
they were meant for each other, that's for sure
That intro convinced me that Tyler would be great fun in the video 😂
The 635 is hands down the most beautiful bmw ever made. Hands down
Police will shoot you if you keep those hands down
hands down
the best looking car ever made
One of my favourite cars of all time. Stunning car, backed up in this case, with a pretty incredible story. Loved this vid Alex 👌🏽👏🏽
Taylor is a class (of his own) act, and should definitely be on the channel more.
Honestly, this is one of the coolest stories about a car I've ever heard.. But this guy is the definition of good luck: gets a car for free essentially, then manages to get insurance for a bag of peanuts, the mother of all discounts on every single mod done, I am in shock
Sounds like he made a lot of his own luck though
Luck comes to those willing to identify & take the opportunities available
Such an amazing car collection! Incredible storys as always with classic cars but especially with that BMW 6 series! I'm so glad it wasn't scrapped and could be saved!
Also you definitely need to drive a Mini, even if you don't like them, you can't beat how fun they are to drive (although i may be bias haha!)
Awesome video as always👍👍
This 100% ( bias fellow owner) 😅
Gotta love this guy! Smart, great story teller. Would like to see more of him.
What a brilliant story. It's incredible how some things just drop in your lap. Never cared for BMWs, but I ended up with one and I've fallen in love. I can't imagine living without it, much like Taylor.
I can listen to Taylor all day long, was interesting in learning on how he got that car! Would love to hear more of his stories
More videos with Taylor in! He’s so funny
I second that - the guy has character!
And his name is Taylor
Seriously badass car (And thanks for keeping it OEM with the mods you have mentioned) and what an awesome story to how you got to where you are now
Such a great story and it just makes you want to create the same story with a car, touches that nerve that's at the heart of car ownership. Amazing story telling, great editing. Seriously good content Alex, thanks.
In 1986 I was 15 and a good friend of my dad took me a fast spin in his brand new “C” reg. BMW 635csi it was dark blue metallic with full fat cream leather interior. With the auto switchable “S” gearbox. All the windows down and Dire Striates Money for Nothing on full blast. Amazing memories and a very cool guy. Rip 552 KR, best part he let me drive it a short way back to home about 4mins of two feet driving an automatic. I’d never driven any car before. I went to school the next day I swear I was taller I felt bullet proof. 😎.
The first car ever drove after licence… was to go on a 200mile road trip in a 635i…. Missed a tree on the way back, coz I hadn’t sleep all weekend just to maximin my drive time behind the wheel of this amazingly smooth, soft growling machine… used all my pay on fuel… 2 months later bought an E30 for the love of wanting to come close to that 635i experience . This video bring some special memories… thank you…
E24 Literally is one of my favorite cars ever! The shark grills are so good and I would really like to see a modernized version in the newer models, it would be a cool idea.
top tip, take any signs with phone numbers down or cover them up, like half the video the for sale sign is visible, hes about to have some fans calling lol
On it....
@@acelucas1627 lol
Taylor is a legend !! Alex mate, you did the right thing having your own channel. Without that little bit of freedom we would never have met such interesting people.... respect, I'm 6ft 1 too
Hey Scott what sup ,Did you care to chat and know each other much better than this
This story is mind-blowing, I was literally hooked by his words. Congrats for this rescue
This story is awesome and I love the passion towards the cars. I’m not a mega car person but when I hear things like this I love it. I love projects and always wanted to find some random classic sports car and fix it to brand new standard. This video has inspired me to find one now
Nice story, and I tell you, finding the sport seats is almost as unbelievable as the car itself.
I searched for several years, but eventually modified the car to M3 e36 "vader" seats instead.
I have to say that is by far the nicest bmw I’ve ever seen. Love the story behind it and how Taylor has kept it all original..well do to you sir 🙌 listening to him he’s a very interesting guy. Awesome awesome content
By far the nicest BMW owner I’ve ever seen…
What a steal! Always loved the look of the 635 CSi, very cool car and even better price! Well done!
Always remember as a youngster in Ireland in the 80s seeing the odd 635 driving around Dublin. I adored them then and moreso now. They are my fave classic car but alas they so so expensive now. This one is a beautiful example and saved by a real classic car lover.
Top bloke,you can hear the passion in his voice when he talks about his car,you know that was a labour of love restoring it
I’m amazed that’s the first time Taylor has been on telly as he seems to be a pro at it
Hey dear what sup ,Did you care to chat and know each other much better than this
Loved this story, Alex keep finding these car stories, awesome stuff
Hey dear what sup ,Did you care to chat and know each other much better than this
Back when I started driving in roughly 2012, I thought I was a genius. Everyone went for shitboxes as a first car, I figured why not go for something better that people don't usually bin as a first car.
Puntos, corsas etc all around £2000 a year for insurance, and lets face it, nobody wants that crap.
E46 318i - £1600 a year.
Not cheap, but was worth it.
Sometimes it pays to have a nicer car to save money long term!
(Ignore man maths, as I paid £3k for the car instead of like £1500, to save £400 a year 🤣)
I did something similar I research every car so I could get the biggest engine with most power on the cheap ended up with A KIA pro ceed sport 2.0 diesel with 140hp not a 1.1 60 hp Peugeot 206
I did a similar thing when I started driving I initially started looking for Jags released couldn't insure one so I started looking for shitboxes ended with a Rover 45 diesel with a black box within 6 months I driven my mileage allowance so one day I was like let's get a quote for a Rover 75 V6 ended being cheaper than most shitboxes and back then people couldn't give away Rover 75s so at 19 I was driving around in my pensioners v6 bargemobile paying less insurance than some of my mates did for their 1.2 fiestas (obviously in my man math I didn't include maintenance costs and the fact it was getting 20mpg around town 🤣)
still saving on insurnace which is the money down the drain. but with the car you only pay once and hopefully in would retain its value
I was 25, I had a Rover 820 si and was paying £600 fully comp (I had a few years no claims etc) I picked up a 1967 Mercury Cougar with a tuned 289ci V8 in it, It would light up its tyres every time I went to pull away at the lights. Road Tax was 0 as at the time anything over 25 years old was tax free. and it cost me £270 to insure fully comp. The 10 miles to the gallon is what killed me. Fast forward a good many years 4 years ago I was given (free) a very low millage 1996 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 Auto fsh and 57k on the clock, insurance wanted £120 MORE than I was paying for my 1994 Mercedes C220 saloon.
currently I have a collection of beaten up vehicles, nothing that can be called mint. the Cheapest to insure in mu 1979 Ford Transit Camper (the one in my photo) next cheapest is my 2003 Renault Val Satis 3.0 tdi and most expensive is my 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 tdci Tit X estate. Apparently more common cars get pinched or crashed than rare stuff (Renault only builrtaround 1300 Vel Satis in RHD).
My top tip to young drivers is to go online and get quotes on luxurious cars and slightly leftfield cars because you many be shocked to find you can save money and not be driving a corsa or a c1 etc. (young driver anyone under the age of 100 years old )
@@lordbungle6235 I absolutely agree I myself have found that the more obscure the car is and less likely driven by young people the more likely your insurance will be cheaper
Wow. Love stories like these, especially when someone truly appreciates a special, now rare car. So few of these on the road along with so many others, like the Mercedes SEL of the same vintage
What a stunner... I remember as a kid getting a passenger ride in a brand new m635csi , will never forget the noise it made and the acceleration was on another level to the cars of the day
He has done an epic job with this. It's absolutely beautiful.
What a absolute gent, top guy and another wicked video Alex!
Hey dear what sup ,Did you care to chat and know each other much better than this
Stealing by finding is still stealing and the original owner or descendants can get the car back. I lost a 1966 Rolls Royce that was taken out of a council garage that I then purchased with a V5 . If the family gets wind of this then he would lose the car. It's not a loophole as the V5 states clearly it is NOT proof of ownership
Nice loved them as a teen growing up and always wanted one, just sent this link to my son as he has barn full of E36 and E46 some rare ones too and i would bet that you both know each other too as he has been breaking them for years for spares and repairs, he has been keeping an eye out for one for me but like he says they are like rocking horse poop.
I love watching your videos alex, you show a genuine passion for cars, and as a side effect for me I get to see all these European cars I’ve never even heard about before, being American.
Love the 635csi, absolute dream car. What a story! I thought you were gonna say the guy died. He definitely doesn't deserve it if he left it to rot for 13 years. Looks perfect..
Fun fact, they're used a lot in the future scenes of Back to the Future..
I’ll give you £26 for it
The 635CSi is THE prettiest BMW of all time. No contest.
Surprised how BMW's were and how they are now with G80. They evolved but just in opposite direction.
What a beauty. Way back in the early 90s my boss used to have a 635 CSi and I used to ride around with him to meetings. He was a quite a car guy, owned a 735i and a Porsche 911 Turbo too.
😮 Nobody can say they don’t like or care for minis till you drive one. I hope you’ve remedied this Taylor. CSI is absolutely stunning, one of my absolute dream cars. I would see the same CSI every week when I drove past the garage on the way to work and instantly fell in love. it’s a piece of art ❤️ Lovely work chaps 👌
The first one of these I ever saw was a gold one, in 1984, I had to check that it was a human who was driving it, because it looed so space age. Maybe apart from the Jensen Interceptor and a few other concept prototypes, this would definitely be in my top ten all time cars. Well done Taylor, nice wheels lad!
I'm not a BMW fan at all, but this one, in this configuration, looks so gorgeous !
This OEM+ vibe is what I wanna do with my 406 coupé V6.
I found one of those years ago in bits in that back of someone's yard, I asked how much he said £75....sadly that was my entire 2 week giro so I passed, gutted now
I recognise this car from about 15-20 years ago. I used to run the BMW Car Club coupe section and organise events for the big six having owned my manual 635csi since I was 19. This car and number plate came to my events. I must have some photos of it. Pretty sure it came down to the event I ran at Brooklands where 41 owners came out for a photo on the banking. Great cars the 635csi and under appreciated.
“80s BMW - flat dash…” Love it! Superb video and fantastic story. Definitely a keeper.
Weren't 20-valves notorious for burning oil through the valve stems?
how is this a 20 valve? 6 cylinder 20 valve?wtf?
@@cornishcat11 I'm on about the 20valve.... Not the bimma....
That car is gorgeous and what an amazing story, it's as if he was destined to own it.
If you buy any used Fiat they are also £25.
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taylor was such a natural haha just on camera like he's been doing it for years
You’ve done an excellent job and it looks great, I fell for one of these in the early 90s, I bought (I had to have it) a red one 12months old and it looked great. I’ve never been so disappointed with a motor to be clear it never let me down I just grew to hate it.
So his spent a fortune on a car. If by chance the owner or someone that knows him sees this, despite his attempt to make contact, they could report this car stolen and take it back... Remember registered keeper is not automaticly the legal owner. This video does not seem a good idea to me.
They probably died and the car and garage was just forgotten about
The car was untaxed, un MOT’d, uninsured and in a garage that wasn’t being paid for. The owner ignored multiple attempts of contact including a letter from the DVLA in regards to the V62. In court he wouldn’t stand a chance, he’s probably dead now too.
@@joshuabodgers9238 previous owner is a bellend and an idiot no arguments there but I agree this video is a bad idea as I don't think the car is legally his
@@joshuabodgers9238 to be clear there is an abandoned vehicle process to follow in 2022 at least, and the process described here was not it. By 2022 standards despite with the best intentions and with good results i think by legal definitions this amounts to theft. And while he's saved a classic I am uncomfortable with what he's done as I don't agree it's his car. Would need legal advice to see if after x years and y amount of money spent if you could say "this is now my car" but I certainly wouldn't be putting it on RUclips if I'd not got that confirmation
All that said, he clearly loves the car and has done a great job on it
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I used to do the same trick with insurance when I was younger, go for older executive cars as they are cheaper to insure than the moder tiny sporty hatchbacks my mates were buying
…….”I was polishing the wheel bits in my bedroom” As you do 😆😆😆😆
So very well done Taylor, fantastic car and thanks to Alex for the video, I had a 628 CSi (silver) many years ago and let it go as my mechanic said it is rusting and going to cost you, I sold it and bought an E36 325i SE which I still run.
I later found out that the 628 was only made in limited numbers in RHD after I let it go, so as it was a manual as well and I really hankered after an auto box I bought the E36, and absolutely adore it!
Thanks for this guys and look after that 635, still one of BMWs best.
I really wish I could have the exact same Punto with that exact same front genuine Abarth bumper, which only that part in the Portuguese used market costs as much as the entire 1.2 8v Punto, don't get me wrong, that good old 8v engine is bullet proof! My father has still the same 5 door blue Punto since ever, the body is already started to rust away yet the engine still well kept running like a boss.
What a story ..19 years old with a beautiful BMW 😍 thats a dream come true 👍
I'm not even that into cars but i could watch this guy tell stories all day long!
Lovely motor, seemed like a proper genuinely nice fella too. Hats off to him.