First drive in my Lamborghini Countach QV after 15 month restoration
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- My Lamborghini Countach QV has been at Iain Tyrrell's workshop for fifteen months now having a thorough refresh of engine, gearbox, suspension, brakes and interior. Join me on my very first drive it after all the work had been completed!
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I always find it incredible that we get this sort of content for free. Never in a million years would terrestrial television or streaming services be able to provide this sort of entertainment to proper car enthusiasts. Thank you Harry
Yes, No £100 a month fee here. Well done Harry 👏
Harry is a Saint
@@ololiver92 🤣😂
100% agree 👌
One of the best things I've done regarding entertainment in the last few years has been to boycott television.
I save money, don't end up funding a corrupt and noncey organisation and I get some better suited to my tastes RUclips videos as a substitute.
It's the childlike excitement that gets me every time. Harry is a true enthusiast and couldn't hide it even if he tried. This channel is consistently one of the very best for car nuts on all of RUclips.
I came here to say the same. 🫡
Me too. Awesome, Harry! Congratulations on your new old Countach. Thank you very much for sharing these authentic moments with us in a way that we can feel your happiness and excitement.
You would be too if you were worth at least 500 million dollars like harry (he mentioned a club he’s in minimum 500 million requirement)
@@aspenyukon6845 Dang! I gotta get me one of them there RUclips channels!!
I'd be happy with a million bucks worth of dream cars too
So cool to see two grown men so excited over how awesome this car turned out. How incredibly fortunate to have access to a world class restorer like Ian.
Whatever it cost Harry as the owner, he clearly thinks it was worth it. The joy on Iain’s face in relation to seeing such a happy customer also pays tribute to his focus on customer service.
Quality video on multiple levels
The compare & contrast of the two road tests was very amusing, Iain had stopped gritting his teeth in the second! Wonderful Sunday evening viewing gents!
Gritting teeth pun intended lol
Harry’s eyes lit up like he was a teenager..proper petrol head 👍..Iain’s face was a picture a man who takes immense pride in his work👏👏
And invoicing
And not totally comfortable with Harry’s driving!
@@lomofo3531 just not comfortable. That's what Countach means!
I do worry for Iain - his shape does not look heathy (unlike Harry's car!).
the cost would make your eyes light up too
As an American, I just love watching these videos and picking out the Britishisms. "Tickety-boo." I love it!
Seeing Iian & Harry in the car, moving along, chuckling is always priceless. Well done, lads. Cheers
I love that Iain Tyrell is laughing uncomfortably when Harry tells him its been making that noise and getting worse for 12 years. The unspoken message "you absolute wally"
It sounded like a con-rod bearing had gone - I wouldn't have dared to drive it in that state for fear of blowing it up!
@@evaluateanalysis7974 the thing sounded like it was on its last legs. I'm surprised Tyler Hoover didn't try to buy it.
How mechanically stupid do you have to be to ignore it for so long. Strange ignorance by Harry for so long.
@@throwback19841 Tylers mechanic is great at his job
@@hassyg4083 yep and a lot cheaper than Iain Tyrell I'll wager
The child-like expression of joy on Harry’s face as he accelerates away the first time let’s us know how he feels about this car without having to say a word.
Fantastic. We share his joy!
Congrats to both of you gentlemen for taking us all the way through this rebuild! Fantastic little Countach you got there Henry! The craftsmanship of Tyrrell is beyond perfection! What a ride!
The ultimate poster car from when I was a small boy and got to watch things such as the Cannonball run. It was so great to see Harry dissolve into a teenager when driving his car after the restoration. one of the best sounding cars there is. Great stuff Harry thanks for sharing
Just watching both of them laughing and smiling away during the inaugural drive was just great. Lots of smiles per miles!
Distributor issues ...but Ian "Didn't want to dwell on it".. Priceless!
With Iain's poker face, I can't be sure if that was an intentional pun or not. But funny either way. 😁
What I love about Harry is he drives the car he buys. Not garage queens. Also he knows the s inside out. Not just whats written in the spec sheets. Thanks for sharing, Harry. Keep posting
Very happy for you Harry! Someone who actually uses their cars like you deserves to have the best driving examples!
Fun video. I am amazed by Harry's dedication (code for willingness to spend endless amounts of money) to maintaining these very special machines. And it's wonderful that he shares his enjoyment for our vicarious pleasure. Thanks, Harry.
As trite as this sounds, I am genuinely curious what it cost to get this piece of history to that level. The amount of expertise, hands on engineering, and craftsmanship that went into this is astounding, and would be, to me at least, priceless.
600 hours times XYZ £ per hour .....
@@fduran6993 plus some expensive parts 😃
@@xa1a I'm pretty sure Harry will tell all of us soon as he has been very transparent with his projects in the past. Very curious indeed but as a curator of automotive history Harry probably sees the future for the car and not himself more important.
@@nielsie86 Which I totally understand, hence my introduction. I am the same with vintage synthesizers, as some of them are now in the 100s of thousands of dollars. We are not owners, merely curators. Same with my old motorbikes! It just would be some interesting insight into what it costs to bring a Countach back! You know, in case I ever find one in a field! ;)
That’s one happy Countach and Countach owner! Sounds absolutely lovely!
Hats off to Iain and crew for making it right.
Brilliant! Really pleased for you. Nothing like your special car being perfect. ENJOY
I can't think of a more deserving and commited owner and custodian of such glorious machines. Well done Harry!
Thanks Harry and Ian, your dedication to keeping these cars on the road is commendable
the blue Countach is so freaking beautiful boys. Kuddos on a jam up shop guys. The quality of craftsmanship coming out of Harry's garage is impeccable. You guys across the pond are setting the standard.
I'm sure you knew it already but Iain Tyrrell did release a video today about the blue Countach: ruclips.net/video/JqvkVRDzaF0/видео.html
Happier than a kid on Christmas morning, this is what pure automotive passion looks like 👍
Love this part when everything just harmoniously works! Another great video. Countach is now a Crown Jewel in Harrys collection.
Iain's face while listening to the gearbox last year... that's what "mechanical sympathy" looks like as a facial expression. 😁
I love this series. Unbelievable that it's free TV.
Iain is the human equivalent to attaching a diagnosing reader to an ECU. Except there are no beeps and lights, he's literally feeling the pain of the car himself.
A mutual "gnashing of teeth"!
everytime i watch these "new car" episodes im think that thats what retirement should looklike... its indulgence in just that which brings you joy... the conversation, the reactions, the anticipation...
Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.
I was smiling along with Harry all the way through that test drive. What a car and what an improvement.
I'm nearly getting emotional and it's not even my car let alone me picking it up... As has been said elsewhere what a great team Harry and Iain are. What a dream come true it would be to get my car sorted by Iain and his team.
Thanks both of you for an ongoing great set of videos. I'll be sorry when Harry has had all the restoration work done on his cars. Take care both.
If you own classic cars or bikes, there's always something to be done. Iain Tyrrell is a busy man for that reason.
Harry, please consider changing out the transmission oil in about 1,000 km. All new gears need to bed in and whatever debris is released should be removed by changing out the gearbox oil.
Good point. But I imagine Ian would have already told him 👌👌
Congratulations Harry and Ian in getting the Countach to such fine level.
You two are more enjoyable to watch if not more than seeing that Contach - well done !
Between so many countaches, i realize how great design is the espada!
Iain is like the James Bond of all mechanics. Great work.
Q branch
Fifteen minutes in. Or thereabouts. You can see from Harry's eyes quite how pleased he is. Iain is a genius. The car is a dream. What more to ask for?
I really like watching Iain and Harry chatting and joking around. The ear to ear smile on Harry's face when he takes the Countach out, just wonderful. Even though it's about Harry's Countach, thanks for stopping by the yellow and blue ones, various blues are one of my favorite colors on Lambos. Nice 360 Spider by the garage entrance, and you could peek a SE30 in Iain's garage as well. What a collection of cars to be working on. I hope the Espada gets sorted out. Thank you, Harry and Iain. 👍👍
Really good point there and great to see the others in the garage.
Always a pleasure to see one of Harry's cars get the best treatment from Iain and his brilliant team. The look on Harry's face says it all.
Always a pleasure when your mechanic actually fixes the problem, isn't it.
Fantastic! The looks on both your faces during the test drive show the passion you have. I swear you could almost see your heart racing after parking up. Looking forward to seeing more of the Countach now.
Harry is one happy customer! Ian’s ability to tune these essentially one off cars is incredible. Great tandem.
Harry, I’m so pleased that after 15 months, the “Doctor” or “Professor” Iain has sorted your Countach to speechless levels of excellence!
Iain is a master of historical vehicles (I’ve never missed a single video with him in it), and his staff and him went to town making your Lamborghini one of the BEST Countach’s on the road today! That’s gotta feel special though, as he said, vast majority are “rough” around the edges at very least… In listening to great detail, yours (aside from the door seal) sounds BETTER than new!!! Congratulations to you BOTH! Enjoy it Harry, and be safe in all of your travels. 🙏🙌
Congrats Harry on having this car back on the road, I hope we see a roadtrip soon 🤩. Also congrats to Iain, the passion and decades of experience really show in how flawlessly this all came together - anyone with any experience restoring older things knows that making it look this easy is tremendously hard.
I've watched the BMW Z8 & Countach videos this day after Christmas. What a GREAT gift.❤
The Z8 appeals because of it's design & "practicality". The absence of spoilers, aerodynamic add ons, a timeless beauty.
The Countach is a race car. The knowledge displayed by Tyerrell is astounding plus the skill of engineering and craftsmanship, mind blowing.
I've never seen Harry so happy! Hats off to Tyrrel Classics.
Maybe the best Harry’s video ever. That engine noise is astounding. Great job, guys!
I'm so grateful Harry does this for us - living my automotive daydreams vicariously through his channel. Can't wait for the Countach's next road trip!
Blimey - never ever heard Harry stuck for words.
Having someone who knows, breath on a car results in something extraordinary.....
Well done Harry, He knows his stuff does Mr Tyrrell 🤩
During that first drive back in February '22, it was neat to see how accurately Iain diagnosed the engine noise..
Now that was thrilling! The Countach was the first supercar I personally encountered. Back in 1982, as a 16 year old, I had just finished my afternoon shift at McDonald's; walking out the back door I practically bumped right into a black Countach. To say I stopped dead in my tracks is an understatement. If only I had had my Kodak Instamatic in my car. Good memories!
don't need the camera when the image and feelings have been burned into your memory for life.
@@MrDead1975Totally agree. My father had a company along with another guy. Dad had a Mk1 Cortina estate … for lugging things around. His partner bought an E-type Jaguar and I will NEVER forget the sight and sound of that coming up our driveway. Forever imprinted in my memory. What a joyous video this is.
The craftsmanship of Tyrrell is world class
Thank you Harry and Iain for restoring and preserving this wonderful historical machine, and for sharing the journey. I have no doubt that Harry will drive the living hell out of it the way it was meant to be driven, and enjoy every minute of it.
I think Harry’s quite pleased with the work done.
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What a fabulous sound from that engine!
just amazing, I'll be 68yrs old this year, these are the 2 Lambos I grew up, reading about in magazines and I'll probably never own one but this the next best thing.
Honestly, I’ve never seen Harry so pleased - that car must be perfect right now.
It’s like getting an instrument worked on - just splendid.
Harry never asks for anything. Great video, great sounding car. Well done to the mechanics.
Fantastic to hear this car running so well and with a gearbox that doesn't make you cringe! I only wish it was longer.
I think that the Lamborghini Countach QV is long enough. 😉
Harry, seeing and driving your Countach was like watching you meet an old girlfriend and falling in-love again. The cheesy smiles and mannerisms were epic, to say the least. Congrats to you and to Ian. Drive in good health.
Iain and Co worked their magic once again. What a gem.
It's nice seeing a happy Harry.
Fantastic work from Tyrrell's workshop. Such a transformation!
I can't wait to see some more videos of this.
Over a year restoration: I’ve seen other RUclipsrs, so called influencers, buying three of their childhood absolute dreamcars, wrapping them and selling on again …. This is why I love your work, passion, knowledge en enthusiasm. Keep this good stuff coming !!
I guess we all watched this episode with a smile on our face as well😊 so good to see such a genuine love for cars. You looked like a kid on a Toys’r us store 😊 best episode ever! Thank you very much!
Iain and Harry - National treasures both 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve never liked a Countach I must admit but I love others enjoying theirs
The skill available in this workshop are the finest imaginable
God, the look on Mr. Tyrrell’s face as he hears the chattering gearbox, too much!
Harry, It was great to see you so excited to be getting your car back. Mr Tyrell and his team did a fantastic job, we know that by the sound the car made after he had repaired the Gearbox...... It was like all your Birthdays in one day. Lucky you and thanks to you, Iain and his team for the journey we followed
the almost excitement from these two is very. ahh yeah ohhh, breathy noises. i love it. cant get too excited can we!
I have a family, actually I had one…. On Sunday afternoon I had to jump on my mobile phone to watch to this specific video which I was waiting for months! Thank a lot to both of you, it’s such a beauty (now I have to go back to my partner begging for her pardon)
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I could listen to Ian waffle on about these cars and how passionate he is all day. That’s how you run a business.
Harry and Ian’s channels are the antidote to modern, boring RUclips content. 🙌🏼
Ian, Harry, Vintage Voltage, and Bad Obsession Motorsport, are all something special and unique.
Two delighted and delightful people in the front row seats. Thank you Harry.
The two best content creators on RUclips. What an amazing transformation!
can't wait to see her in action in upcoming vids! running like a dream!
Nice to see you boys getting along.
I may be reading a novel into a pamphlet but I was sensing a little bit of...friction in a couple of your previous meetings.
Iain Tyrrell is quite simply a genius!! No wonder he is in such demand
Iain Tyrrell- what a LEGEND and all round TOP BLOKE!
This has been long and very worth the wait. My two favorite RUclipsrs together again. Cheers
A little Sunday morning Countach... life is good.
This is everything we LOVE about fast cars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️
Far out, we should have a Pub night this fall to celebrate! Nice to see solid workmanship.
That was great! It was so nice to see your joy, Harry, and Iain's pride in his work during the test drive.
600hrs...at £100+ per hour, plus parts is worth every penny to see Harry so happy and to own a truly sorted Countach. Great work again from Ian, lots of business coming his way after this reaction from a very pleased customer.
But was Harry invoiced? Or was this pro bono cos Harry’s on benefits / Iain needs content?
I am sure Harry got a good rate, but even at £50 per hour, that's still £30,000 plus parts and the dreaded VAT 😳
I was thinking the same, but if he got the labour at £100 an hour he's robbed Iain blind. A specialist like him should charge double that.
RUclips royalties will help soften the blow for Harry
Yes, I would think the labour charge by Ian would be nigh on double that, when the labour charge from my MG resto specialist is £120 per hour..
WOW! It sounds night & day compared to before. Great job Iain! Fascinating vid Harry. 👍🏻
600 hours + parts - that bill isnt going to be much change from 100 large ones 😁
It was an 8 year project restoring my basket case LP4000 Countach. It was missing the interior, rear suspension, half shafts, brakes, wheels an two Webers. The frame was in bad shape and the engine was toast. After years of sourcing parts before the restoration even began. I drove it for the first time the day of the Covid lockdown and to a certain extent your show has been very helful. I added electric power steering, swapped out the factory AC for a much more efficient Vintage Air system and added a backup camera with a 5" display that folds out of view in the passenger footwell. Each time l drive it it's an event and l love the smooth lines of the skinny tire Lambo. In 2012 when l first bought it a friend of mine said "you're going to spend $100k restoring a $60k car. He was way off the mark. I've spent $168k on it and will never sell it but if l did l doubt l'll lose any money
I think we should just take a moment to appreciate the perfect rev matching after 5 mins in the car with a years absence.
Small problems are always the hardest to fix. Very nice work. Its back!
Just clocking the cars in the background in Iain's workshop is always jaw-dropping. I spotted three Miuras in there. Anywhere else that RS Turbo would be the standout 🙂
And I think I saw a classic Mini Cooper S outside as they left on the test drive - dark blue with a white roof. Nice to see there's quite the variety of cars, not just the exotics. 👍
Absolutely love this video! The joys of driving a real machine!
The joy of driving a well-sorted car is palpable - grins from ear to ear. Iain the mechanical magician weaves his magic again.
What a transformation 👏 hats off to Ian and his team
The dream team, Harry bringing the cars we can see being restored, and Ian with the skills to do the restoration.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, the gorgeousness of Harry's Lambo' colour scheme is the reason why my (Rosso Corsa'ish) ride on mower now has gold wheels.
2 of my favourite car geeks, no offence intended - with all sincerity and reverence. Just wonderful that these 2 guys get together in this video. Marvellous!
Congratulations, Harry! Fantastic video and comparison of the before and after. Mr Tyrell is obviously a true master at his craft. Bravo Gentlemen 👏 👍
What a beast of a machine!. Great video Harry.
Congrats Harry, you've now got the car that drives like a dream, representing all of our boyhood fantasies of what a Countach drives like instead of the disappointment of reality.
Fabulous car! As someone born in the 80’s the F40 and Countach will always be the ultimate pin-ups!
Thank you Harry, Iain, smile on the face all the way on! Can’t wait to see that gem in a Continental Trip asap!
Great to see you so happy with the outcome.