One of the favorites in our collection. So honored to have Petrolicious and Porsche throw the legendary Derek Bell in our car and run her around Targa Florio. Spectacular job all around!!!
Thank you for inviting Derek Bell to perform in this car at one of the courses where Porsche was so successful. Mr. Bell has been one of my favorite drivers from the era that came before the big productions and "every driver has his entourage" with a herd of "his people" following everywhere. When Derek Bell was racing, guys like Dan Gurney, Bob Bondourant, John Morton, AJ Foyt, were still on track and it was wonderful if you were a "devout racing fan!!"
+MetalJesusRocks Yep. Really love how they let the car and its owner speak for themselves. They always managed to get a good commentary, and no need for a "host" to joke with people or talk over them. It's all about the car and the connection with it. I wonder where their budget to do these videos comes from. They're worldwide and well produced. And yet they only have 382,000 subscribers while many who are nowhere near this quality have over a million subs. Well, THIS video was obviously sponsored by Porsche. Probably will be shown at Porsche events and dealerships. Makes me wonder how many of the other videos they do are sponsored by manufacturers?
170HP, but also only 570kg. That's 298.2HP per metric ton. By comparison, the 375HP Type 981 Boxster Spyder is 1315kg in its lightest configuration, or 285.2HP per metric ton. The power to weight ratio of the old 718s still holds up to modern Porsche sports cars 55 years later.
Yes Joel it was designed to be a race car... 55YEARS AGO. So have a closer look to the engine and compare it with the sports cars these days... you'll even get a license plate for the street... so still a race car?! I totally agree with MrFoof82, that these figures are up to the Porsches these days. Clearly NO CHANCE in top speed
Yes but a pure race car and a respectable Sportscar are two different things. I own a 986 boxster and with a sports exhaust and bilstein shocks it's very much a pure race car experience but I still consider it a sports car not race car.
Its the quality and just pureness of the cinematography that just captures you. This channel has just pushed my passion and curiosity for older cars and truly respect everything on four wheels. Please keep this up Petrolicious.. Nothing but thumbs up from Me!
I stood over this exact car the other day in the collection at Rev's Institute, I could still hear the sound of that engine in my head. Incredible car in person to look at.
Thank you Petrolicious, for another amazing testimony of motorsport's history, this time in cooperation with Porsche. It's always a pleasure to hear the 4 cam Ing. Ernst Fuhrmann masterpiece roaring, together with 24 h Le Mans winner Derek Bell's contribution. Congrats, by one proud Porsche owner 😊👍
Thanks for sharing that wonderful sound with us Derek. And thanks for letting us ride along through your career...great memories and great times. Thankyou [from downunder]...
I had the pleasure of owning and racing one of these little jewels many years ago. Of all the different race cars I drove this was my favorite. Mine was chassis #019. I believe Porsche only made 37 of these little jewels. Like a fool, I sold it. Love this video! Well done.
This is right up there with the best work you've done guys. Having a legendary racer like Derek Bell being in the drivers seat just topped it off. And damn if that new Boxster isn't a handsome devil too. I'd never considered them much before but I would now.
I remember as a kid, watching an old VHS tape of the '86 Le Mans with a couple of guys named Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, & Al Holbert piloting a Rothmans 962c. Even as a kid all I could think is "that Derek Bell guy sure is cool". Thanks Petrolicious, great vid.
Awesome video once again. Wow I was blown away how small the original 718 was, it looks like a toy compared to the new 718. Derek Bell one of my all time favorite drivers. Great film.
Back then a lot of people, under estimate the small Porsche then, it was the ideal car to drive for that race, light and powerful. Dereck Bell, true race car driver and a English gentleman,
Absolutely amazing video. This is a great tribute to a legendary car with over 1,000 victories and the legendary Targa Florio course. Thanks to all who are responsible of making this awesome video. The new 718 Boxster is a real masterpiece and will proudly carry the legacy of the original 718. Remember this: “Porsche. There is no substitute”
A Porsche is like a great violin. Everything contributes to the sound including the finish on the instrument. Porsche's great performance reminds me of harmony in engineering.
Derek Bell is a living British and World class racing driver without the the self imposed arrogance and entitlement of Moss, Derek we salute you our friend
Jesus, this is a magnificent video. how is this channel not the most popular car channel on RUclips. I wake up with a smile every Tuesday, knowing I'm in for an excellent video
This is an amazing and unique engine with roller bearings attached to the crank. I saw a guy pull one out of a small drum of oil. I was so amazed to see crank mains and connecting rods factory sealed as one assembly..
Great video. Love Derek Bell’s sincere narration. This car and the 550 Spyder undoubtedly the progenitor of my 2010 987.2 6 spd manual Boxster, all the design cues are there. The fun and thrill of driving the car must be similar. I have 132,000 miles on my Boxster and still get an smile on every time I downshift and tromp on the gas. Thanks Porsche!
If only we were all lucky enough to watch commercials like this on regular tv, ones that inspire passion and evoke a pride in our favorite manufactures. We would all be so lucky. Beautiful advertisement. Thank you
Awesome video, a great tribute to a legendary car, and race. Please, can we have an extended on-board video like the Derek Hill, Ferrari 250 GTO video? That would be incredible on this track!
Stunning video of an epic course and iconic Porsche narrated by a guy who knows a thing or two about motorsports! Real history unfolding! It's so good, don't mind it touting the new 718! Bravo Porsche & Derek Bell!
Loving the way it's all bumbleclatterfart until it clambers up onto its cams and then everything suddenly smooths out and it just sings. Ok, it's a race engine - a Formula 1 engine in 1961, no less but you could still drive this on a public road without killing it, yourself or anyone else. Beautiful thing.
I remember as a kid my Dad having a (then 20 year old) 930 that he didn't painstakingly work on. It was just there are ran when it had to. He fucked up and sold low during the GFC but I'll never forget the two times I drove that 930 with the long throw 4-speed box. He then had a 964 with a G50 box which drove better but not even a 917 could top the day Dad gave me the keys to the 930. Stretched the old girl through low gears, scared myself more than once and parked it up without a scratch. Best result ever.
Three cheers to Derek Bell! I could not think of a more deserving driver to grab the wheel of the 718! I live in Sicily and will be taking a road trip to drive the course. Not in a 718 (I can only wish!), but in a 200 SLK roadster. I love Italy!
Truly the greatest work of art in automotive cinematography I've ever seen on the channel. Maybe even ever. You guys always have great content. Good work on this one.
I hope to all the gods in the heavens that this channel grows into something so substantial and beautiful, because the work behind every single video deserves it. Well done Petrolicious.
Each time I watch a video from Petrolicious, I think that is it, this video is their masterpiece (terrarossa, 250 gto, stradale, etc..) and every time they keep aiming higher. As a car enthousiast I never thought, for a moment, that joy could come to my eyes every time I watch those videos. It appeals to me because behind each brand, each model, there is a man story, and when it comes to highlight the passion behind each car, no channel can present in a better than Petrolicious. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart.
I can't believe that anyone would give this awesome video a thumbs down! They really do not know what they are looking at and listening to. This video has great camera work, unforgettable sound quality, a historical car with a narration by a knowledgable championship driver, what more could you ask for? So what if Porsche puts in their new 718 Boxster, after all, it is a descendant of the 4 cam Carrera engined 718.
thank you thank you and thank you again! Hands down one of the best videos that you've done so far. This really makes me remember why cars have been a passion for ever and will always be
Wow! It's only Derek BLOODY Bell!! He's probably got even better racing pedigree than the 718 itself !! You've outdone yourself this time Petrolicious !
Only on Petrolicious,only on this channel can you find a film with so much soul. Leaves you determined to get in your car and point the nose towards Sicily.
My car has a Motronic 1.1 injection and ABS, all working fine, so maybe I have to thank Derek Bell in some way for making those systems so reliable. Thank you sir !!
The scene with the barber towards the end was simply amazing. I don't even care if this was just an advert for Porsche.. you guys absolutely killed it, some insane shots.
One of the favorites in our collection. So honored to have Petrolicious and Porsche throw the legendary Derek Bell in our car and run her around Targa Florio. Spectacular job all around!!!
Revs Institute Thank you for sharing this great car with us if only for a minute, it is truly inspiring!
Thank you for inviting Derek Bell to perform in this car at one of the courses where Porsche was so successful. Mr. Bell has been one of my favorite drivers from the era that came before the big productions and "every driver has his entourage" with a herd of "his people" following everywhere. When Derek Bell was racing, guys like Dan Gurney, Bob Bondourant, John Morton, AJ Foyt, were still on track and it was wonderful if you were a "devout racing fan!!"
These are the best videos on RUclips. So beautiful and so well made
you here?😀
+MetalJesusRocks Just like your videos :)
+Jonas Kilian : Who knew? :)
+MetalJesusRocks Just came from your dust cover video and find you here! Cool to know you are a car guy too!!
+MetalJesusRocks Yep. Really love how they let the car and its owner speak for themselves. They always managed to get a good commentary, and no need for a "host" to joke with people or talk over them. It's all about the car and the connection with it.
I wonder where their budget to do these videos comes from. They're worldwide and well produced. And yet they only have 382,000 subscribers while many who are nowhere near this quality have over a million subs.
Well, THIS video was obviously sponsored by Porsche. Probably will be shown at Porsche events and dealerships. Makes me wonder how many of the other videos they do are sponsored by manufacturers?
The unsung hero of this video and real live honest to God living legacy is Porsche racing legend Derek Bell. Cheers, mate!
170HP, but also only 570kg. That's 298.2HP per metric ton. By comparison, the 375HP Type 981 Boxster Spyder is 1315kg in its lightest configuration, or 285.2HP per metric ton.
The power to weight ratio of the old 718s still holds up to modern Porsche sports cars 55 years later.
Yes Joel it was designed to be a race car... 55YEARS AGO. So have a closer look to the engine and compare it with the sports cars these days... you'll even get a license plate for the street... so still a race car?! I totally agree with MrFoof82, that these figures are up to the Porsches these days. Clearly NO CHANCE in top speed
Yes but a pure race car and a respectable Sportscar are two different things. I own a 986 boxster and with a sports exhaust and bilstein shocks it's very much a pure race car experience but I still consider it a sports car not race car.
Derek and 718...what a perfect combination!
I'm not even upset that this is just a Porsche 718 advertisement, you all still did such a wonderful job. Keep up the great work, Petrolicious.
oh my goodness, the comparison of the young barber looking at old 718 and old barber looking at new 718 is just heartwarming and special
I really liked that part too!
Hao Yuan He was still looking at the original 718
Porsche camera work is one of the best.
Just Fantastic.
Brilliant. My all-time favourite racing car driven by one of my racing heroes.
Its the quality and just pureness of the cinematography that just captures you. This channel has just pushed my passion and curiosity for older cars and truly respect everything on four wheels. Please keep this up Petrolicious.. Nothing but thumbs up from Me!
You make the greatest automotive videos on youtube.
I stood over this exact car the other day in the collection at Rev's Institute, I could still hear the sound of that engine in my head. Incredible car in person to look at.
the production quality of these videos is astonishing. i don't know how they do it.
Thank you Petrolicious, for another amazing testimony of motorsport's history, this time in cooperation with Porsche. It's always a pleasure to hear the 4 cam Ing. Ernst Fuhrmann masterpiece roaring, together with 24 h Le Mans winner Derek Bell's contribution. Congrats, by one proud Porsche owner 😊👍
This is probably my All-Time favorite Porsche. And Derek Bell couldn't have had a better place to get to drive this beautiful little machine.
I'm amazed how young Sir Bell sounds ! I mean his voice is completly vivid, strong. I wish I'll be that alive in my 70's :)
Thanks for sharing that wonderful sound with us Derek. And thanks for letting us ride along through your career...great memories and great times.
Thankyou [from downunder]...
That is amazing that you put the latest model in the film...that shows heritage.
Derek Bell; he was one accomplished driver! Nice to see that he still gets behind the wheel of some legendary race cars.
Derek Bell is a class act. Anybody who has ever worked with him will tell you what a rare, kind hearted human being he is. Thanks Petro and Porsche!
I had the pleasure of owning and racing one of these little jewels many years ago.
Of all the different race cars I drove this was my favorite. Mine was chassis #019.
I believe Porsche only made 37 of these little jewels. Like a fool, I sold it.
Love this video! Well done.
I was fortunate to meet Derek Bell at a Porsche event, we spoke and he was incredibly generous with his time, a real gentleman
Derek Bell was one of my favorite prototype drivers of all time! Such a classy guy.
Derek Bell the great LeMans hall of famer. Glad to see he is still driving
Great video and incredible sound from that little four banger... and Derek Bell is one cool guy.
Wonderful tribute to an iconic race, Porsche and a great driver. Nice one Petrolicious.
A "sweet blissful trio" This man,this machine on this track.....excellence!
This is right up there with the best work you've done guys. Having a legendary racer like Derek Bell being in the drivers seat just topped it off. And damn if that new Boxster isn't a handsome devil too. I'd never considered them much before but I would now.
I remember as a kid, watching an old VHS tape of the '86 Le Mans with a couple of guys named Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, & Al Holbert piloting a Rothmans 962c. Even as a kid all I could think is "that Derek Bell guy sure is cool". Thanks Petrolicious, great vid.
Have a lowenbrau for holberts...
oh the chills... beautifully shot... long live Porsches
what a sound track, both the car and the actual music composition. Well done again Petrolicious!!!
The final bits of the video may be the best automotive commercial I've seen! Obviously, in corelation with the whole video.
Even if you are not an auto enthusiast you can appreciate the cinematography. I am however an enthusiast so I just enjoyed this film very much!
Awesome video once again. Wow I was blown away how small the original 718 was, it looks like a toy compared to the new 718. Derek Bell one of my all time favorite drivers. Great film.
Back then a lot of people, under estimate the small Porsche then, it was the ideal car to drive for that race, light and powerful. Dereck Bell, true race car driver and a English gentleman,
Absolutely amazing video. This is a great tribute to a legendary car with over 1,000 victories and the legendary Targa Florio course. Thanks to all who are responsible of making this awesome video. The new 718 Boxster is a real masterpiece and will proudly carry the legacy of the original 718. Remember this: “Porsche. There is no substitute”
**** you 😉
How can anyone dislike one of your videos??? they are so well made! all this work and we can view for free, thank you
A Porsche is like a great violin. Everything contributes to the sound including the finish on the instrument. Porsche's great performance reminds me of harmony in engineering.
Wonderful film this time! I absolutely love Porsches, old and new.
Derek Bell is a living British and World class racing driver without the the self imposed arrogance and entitlement of Moss, Derek we salute you our friend
Nothing short of being the best auto film of the year.
Wow, a real
Legend... Now you can appreciate the new 718 Boxster a little more. Makes you just want to drive
Who would've known the best ad for Porsche would be created by Petrolicious!
Jesus, this is a magnificent video. how is this channel not the most popular car channel on RUclips. I wake up with a smile every Tuesday, knowing I'm in for an excellent video
This is an amazing and unique engine with roller bearings attached to the crank. I saw a guy pull one out of a small drum of oil. I was so amazed to see crank mains and connecting rods factory sealed as one assembly..
Great video. Love Derek Bell’s sincere narration. This car and the 550 Spyder undoubtedly the progenitor of my 2010 987.2 6 spd manual Boxster, all the design cues are there. The fun and thrill of driving the car must be similar. I have 132,000 miles on my Boxster and still get an smile on every time I downshift and tromp on the gas. Thanks Porsche!
The world would be a far better place if it had more accomplished gentlemen like Derek Bell. An inspiration throughout his career.
Derek Bell and 718 both living legends! i particularly like the poignant barber shot.
If only we were all lucky enough to watch commercials like this on regular tv, ones that inspire passion and evoke a pride in our favorite manufactures. We would all be so lucky. Beautiful advertisement. Thank you
this video really capture the passion the culture the love the lifestyle that goes behind it all
I don't have a big enough vocabulary to how much I enjoyed this video. Thank you!
Awesome video, a great tribute to a legendary car, and race. Please, can we have an extended on-board video like the Derek Hill, Ferrari 250 GTO video? That would be incredible on this track!
+NanobeFLY agreed
What a brilliant video. Beautifully put together and what can I say about Derek Bell, one of the greats. Well done Petrolicious.
Your best video yet! Mixing the archive footage with your new shots is fantastic and immediately puts you in the moment. Very well done.
Excellent video. Such an eloquent car driven by the most eloquent of race drivers. Enjoyed!
Probably one of the most beautiful promotional videos ever made. Now I want a Porsche 718, the old one I mean.
i thought the same thing... this video gave me chills.. a beautiful video...
no doubt the most professional filming techniques and such on you tube for a car enthusiast you tube channel. a class act program
Brilliant as always.
Such mechanical poetry in the pure pared down simplicity of this drivers' car. Absolute automotive genius in my opinion, Petrolicious. :)
Glad I managed to not view it as a commercial, and remember meeting Derek Bell at Sebring. A real Gentleman.
These cars and drivers will never be matched.
Absolutely stunning! One of my favorite cars of all time and such a gorgeous road!
Stunning video of an epic course and iconic Porsche narrated by a guy who knows a thing or two about motorsports! Real history unfolding! It's so good, don't mind it touting the new 718! Bravo Porsche & Derek Bell!
Porsche makes the best sports cars in the world ... it's the greatest car legend of all👍
yes 19 times winner in Le Mans ... and the last Victory 1973 - Targa Florio - with Porsche RSR Driver Herbert Müller !
Loving the way it's all bumbleclatterfart until it clambers up onto its cams and then everything suddenly smooths out and it just sings. Ok, it's a race engine - a Formula 1 engine in 1961, no less but you could still drive this on a public road without killing it, yourself or anyone else. Beautiful thing.
If ads were like this I'd watch them every day!
(I think it's more than that though.)
+Péter Sági Then go to Porsche channel and be amazed
Awesome spry fella, absolutely gorgeous car, an amazing road, and one great team of creators. Perfect commemoration of the old greats.
This is the stuff dreams are made of. Absolutely beautiful! :-)
I remember as a kid my Dad having a (then 20 year old) 930 that he didn't painstakingly work on. It was just there are ran when it had to. He fucked up and sold low during the GFC but I'll never forget the two times I drove that 930 with the long throw 4-speed box. He then had a 964 with a G50 box which drove better but not even a 917 could top the day Dad gave me the keys to the 930. Stretched the old girl through low gears, scared myself more than once and parked it up without a scratch. Best result ever.
Beautiful machine, great location + history - fantastic production - thanks for sharing :)
Three cheers to Derek Bell! I could not think of a more deserving driver to grab the wheel of the 718! I live in Sicily and will be taking a road trip to drive the course. Not in a 718 (I can only wish!), but in a 200 SLK roadster. I love Italy!
What a beautiful production. Again.
Truly the greatest work of art in automotive cinematography I've ever seen on the channel. Maybe even ever. You guys always have great content. Good work on this one.
So cool to see how far you have come with journey of documenting automobiles over the past years....
Great video, great job as always in their videos. Thank you for sharing them with eachother!
I hope to all the gods in the heavens that this channel grows into something so substantial and beautiful, because the work behind every single video deserves it. Well done Petrolicious.
Each time I watch a video from Petrolicious, I think that is it, this video is their masterpiece (terrarossa, 250 gto, stradale, etc..) and every time they keep aiming higher. As a car enthousiast I never thought, for a moment, that joy could come to my eyes every time I watch those videos. It appeals to me because behind each brand, each model, there is a man story, and when it comes to highlight the passion behind each car, no channel can present in a better than Petrolicious. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart.
You speak my mind!!
I can't believe that anyone would give this awesome video a thumbs down! They really do not know what they are looking at and listening to. This video has great camera work, unforgettable sound quality, a historical car with a narration by a knowledgable championship driver, what more could you ask for? So what if Porsche puts in their new 718 Boxster, after all, it is a descendant of the 4 cam Carrera engined 718.
another beautifully told story, metaphor and simile.
Now that's a gorgeous video. Two legends.
20 seconds in and it's already one of your best videos. Now to wait for the 4k to load...
i have a 2000 boxster s
and love driving ever time i drive it
It's good to see Derek Bell. I remember seeing him at the IMSA DelMar, San Diego races back in the early 1990s.
Great ad for Porsche!
What a car. What a video. I love old Porsches and this is one of the coolest cars ever made. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
Living legend, Derek Bell. That noise though.....
simply a perfect video
thank you thank you and thank you again! Hands down one of the best videos that you've done so far. This really makes me remember why cars have been a passion for ever and will always be
Love seeing an icon, then that same icon drives an ICON on an iconic track, Petrolicious does it again, "Drive Tastefully", absolutely!
The most great video from Petrolicious, fantastis recreation of Targa Florio golden years with an iconic Porsche. Thanks for it!
Nice job Petrolicious. Thank you!
These videos are so so glorious.
I keep falling in love with these legendary cars with each passing second.
Wow! It's only Derek BLOODY Bell!! He's probably got even better racing pedigree than the 718 itself !! You've outdone yourself this time Petrolicious !
Only on Petrolicious,only on this channel can you find a film with so much soul. Leaves you determined to get in your car and point the nose towards Sicily.
I love Porsche. Always have, this is the prettiest car ever made in my opinion. Straight off of speed racer
My car has a Motronic 1.1 injection and ABS, all working fine, so maybe I have to thank Derek Bell in some way for making those systems so reliable. Thank you sir !!
I hold my breath while watching. Such a wonderful and amazing video. Thank you Petrolicious and Porsche.
Derek Bell, absolute racing legend!
possibly my favorite Petrolicious video so far. Just so well done! Derek Bell rules!
The scene with the barber towards the end was simply amazing. I don't even care if this was just an advert for Porsche.. you guys absolutely killed it, some insane shots.