From Down at the barns.
Most restorations start with a car that needs saving.
This one started with a man rebuilding his life.
Mark’s Renault 8 Gordini isn’t just a rare little rally car — it became part of a much bigger journey. From the moment he bought it, to the “oh no…” moments during the rebuild, this is a story about determination, humour, and refusing to give up.
And yes… there’s a surprise name connected to this car that genuinely stopped me in my tracks.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Finding a Gordini
01:30 Make me an offer
01:47 The unexpected connection
02:45 The accident
03:18 The Restoration
05:05 Getting it dipped
07:02 Part of my journey
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Written, presented and edited by Adam Poulton
Camera – Kevin Heuston
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