Here's why the British Hot Rod and custom car scene is fantastic

Ref the 'Can't Explain' Pop, & the reference to the original 'Pinball Wizard'. As most people who watched 'Wheeler Dealers' will know, that was owned /built by Mike Brewer's father.

Gotta say of all the UK people doing YouTube etc, you are pretty much the only one I can think of who can genuinely based on your car collection go to such varied events and be accepted by owners from modern ev's to the yank scene. Keep on doing what you do becuase there are far to few like you.

I'm 72 yrs old, a car freak for my entire lifetime in the western US and I am very impressed at the craftsmanship and creativity in your show. That woody is outstanding by any standard--that owner has added massive character to that car worthy of praise anywhere. Bravo!

The Volvo was pretty cool, but that Alvis Woodie wagon...absolutely stunning! Bravo to the owner, he has created a work of art.

That Alvis Woodie is STUNNING!

I've got a 'Two Lane Blacktop' replica '55 Chevy which runs a Ford 9 inch rear end on ladder bars, panhard rod and coilovers, and a drop tube front axle on parallel 4 links, panhard rod and coilovers, and it's surprisingly nimble on A & B roads. I like to go round corners, not just in a straight line and enjoy the fact that despite the rudimentary suspension it handles quite well. It's basically a 600bhp truck. Seen this Volvo at the Pod several times and it's lovely.

This is the car scene for creative people looking beyond just restoring the car. The P1800 and the Alvis Woodie are a good example of this.

Very famous Bucket T at 23:45, Nick Butlers Andromeda. It featured on the cover of teh first issue of Hot Rod and Custom UK in June 1978.

Jonny always impresses me with his knowledge. A man of all car people..

These are sort of Engineering Artists. Painting their imagination to their hearts content.

Proper job, Somerset build. Jonny understands more than most will

Trevor Gardiner and Jim Roberts, two fine gentlemen with a passion for enjoying what they drive and being a great friend to us all. Even had Trevor drive me to my prom back in 2016. Two of the best chaps you would ever want to meet.

As one of the UK's very few subscribers to Hot Rod Magazine in the early-1960s, I watched the emergence of the custom and rod scene here from the very start. Back then, the cars were a bit rough and ready, a bit underpowered and under-presented. I felt a touch ashamed of how we looked against the designs of Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, George Barris, and the other West Coast supremos.  No more - and not for a long time. These are beautifully-executed examples of a uniquely British approach, full of wit and irony. Makes the US scene seem a bit too serious, a bit up itself.

That transition from one scene to another with a Thanos-esque click of the fingers was quite simply

Lee is a genius what a great way to have your work immortalised in the form of a Hot Wheels model.

What a great video - thanks Jonny. It's because of Lee that I now work as a mechanic. When I was very young about 50 years ago Lee had the council lock-up opposite my dads. Many an hour was spent passing spanners/annoying Lee whilst he worked on various cars. Many years later he and his business partner restored my mk1 capri. The man is a true gent and genius. Thanks once again

THANKS for a fascinating look at British Hot Rod design and the people who get immersed in the craft!

Nice to see Plum Crazy in the background (Fordson 'Pop' van). My proudest car moment was when I set up my V6 Pop in Olympia in 1981 alongside Plum Crazy and Pinball Wizard (which is referenced in the video). I was 22 at the time and although a long time since I've built cars like that I still like to work on my cars. The standards now, as you've shown, are just amazing.

Johnny never disappoints, the Volvo gasser and the Alvis! Wow

The Alvis woody is quite possibly the coolest car I have ever seen. Lovely interior details. Mad, but so cool.