right - indeed the roar getting louder to reach high rev and -stop- going backwards and up again in a hissing whistle sound (like out of tune............) is captivating & simply wonderful
Gee, a presentation on RUclips made by Ian Tyrrell about an open top Ferrari with a V-12 engine. You will struggle to find any content on RUclips better than this 😊
RUclips auto played this for me. No intro, no words, just Iain planting his boot up this thing. Oh, alright then RUclips. If you have to. Re: valve clearances, I've heard plenty of old Triumph people say "a tappy motor is a happy motor"... who would have thought it's the same on a Ferrari Daytona? Same spark plugs too 😊
I'm so happy that Harry Metcalfe persuaded Ian to start his own RUclips channel because we all can enjoy content as great as this. I think it's fair to say that nothing comes even close to what we learn from Ian and his many years of experience and knowledge, and thats why some of the most exclusive and expensive cars from all over the world are sent to Ian's work shop for him and his excellent team of technicians and craftsmen to work their magic on. Thank you, Ian, and your team !
Iain's channel is a haven of normality, of peaceful professional competency, of basic down to earth common sense and expertise. Thank heavens for folk like Iain who cater for folk like me who can't bear social media and prefer a straightforward approach to the petrolhead life.
What a lovely episode - and quite creative camera work too! Love the fact, that you took it out for a spin without the hood - just to show the mechanics in action. 🙂
Yeah-watching the linkage actuating those 6 Weber DCOF's-don't get much better than that ! I blame my Father-who raced sports cars from the mid 50's to the late 60's in Southern California & who took his youngest son along to share the experience. Thanks Dad.
One of the most beautiful cars ever made... And Chris Rea described the engine as 12 wild horses in silver chains. For me, the sound of this masterpiece is like an orchestra! Thank you for this wunderfull video!
You even took the bonnet off! At Le Mans in 1972, in the GT Class, Daytonas were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. They were 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th overall, behind three Matras and an Alfa T33. The noise was brilliant, as were the V8 C3 Corvettes before they expired. 🤣
What Iain (and the journalists at the time) didn’t stress was that the excellence of the amazing engine transmission / suspension and aerodynamics was the result of Ferrari’s obsession with Sports / GT car endurance racing through the 60s and beyond, all delicately disguised and wrapped in an incredibly elegant package. The fact that the spark plugs and valve clearances are optimised for long term running at 150+ MPH says it all really…..
The Gumball Rally... I stll have a DVD with that. Wonderful, when the cops tried to get the Ferrari with a chopper and Franco just burned away with the Daytona. My favorite was the match race between Cobra and Daytona in this L.A. canal.
And thanks for the view of the whole bunch of Webers at work. What a machine.
For a short but gloirous period of time (1971-72), I was the parts man for an obscure sorts car repair shop in Chicago. It was a desert for Brit parts then, still, I established networks for defunketed (sp?) Brit and French car parts. (Thank you Canada). You don't know who I am, but I was the guy who found your then way-stupid lever and/or hydraulic shocks and helped keep the love of Minis alive. Yay to me and God bless the SCCA.
There are only a handful of vintage cars truly in the pantheon of automobilia that can make grown men cry. The 300 SL Gullwing. The Porsche 356 Carrera GT 4-Cam. The Aston DB5. The Daytona Spider is on that short list of emotional, symphonic, visceral journeys to nirvana where even the shortcomings are spectacular quirks.
My friend had a low mileage RHD one. Original spider with the Borrani wire wheels. He took me for a drive in it, hood down. Afterwards, I commented "That's the best car I've ever been in!" To which he replied, "It's the best one I've ever been in!"
'Mamma mia!!? ' As an italian you really made my day. That grin on your face 🤭It expresses surgical focus, required when pushing a bit a car with that sort of value and technology. But also speaks of an outrageously and voluptuously joyful man. Once more a tip of my hat to another brilliant content.
Another great video (when Ian isn’t busy using a spanner!) would be for him to do a presentation of the list of his all-time favorite automobiles. His talent has earned him the fortune of experiencing some pretty amazing cars…
The opening with the Webers at speed is amazing. I still remember the first Road & Track test of the Daytona coupe. There is a shot through the windshield from behind the driver. It is a little fuzzy, not R&T's usual quality of photography, then you look down at the instrument panel, and the tach is at redline ant the speedo is over 170. Personally, I would have the iconic five spoke "star" alloys, but the Borranis look great as well. It would definitely be in my top twenty car garage.
Once again Mr Tyrrell blows you away with content you can bearly believe you’re watching. Your No3, my No1, my daily is an R56 JCW mini convertible, with you on a soft top, this car is just so just perfect in every way, beautiful to look at, glorious to listen too, properly powerful, decent chassis. Thank you so much for giving it a good workout, that sound could make a grown man cry. Your best video yet and that really is saying something, just fantastic.
Ok. That induction sound at the end took me to a place only Gilmore himself with a strat could. That was epic. Ian congratulations to your team for that epic capture. Wow.
That opening sequence had me so excited I wanted to hit the like button 10 times ! ❤ A Daytona Spider. What a treat ! Don't care that it isn't factory.
Having had a Daytona Coupe for a couple of years, I can confirm it is indeed every bit as wonderful as this video portrays. And so useable; great all-round visibility (much better than most modern cars) and a PAS kit can easily be fitted to make it less of a handful at lower speeds. I'm told that that transforms the car.
Ian mentioned The Gumball Rally, in which a 365 GTS/4 has a starring role, but another great car film is the The Swiss Conspiracy, which prominently features not one, but TWO 365 GTS/4s, including a thrilling Alpine chase between the the two them! A Merc 600 too!
Just terrific. Thank you, Iain! I was grinning along with you as you floored it, and the induction roar filled the air. Super camera and mic placement, especially in the engine compartment and the upward rearward facing camera when you were driving.
What a car! What a sound it makes! Wonderful to see such a special car and as always plenty of great information. How I would love to hear an Iain Tyrrell top 20 cars list! Thats a video you have to make! Many thanks 🙏🏽
A true gentleman. Enjoyed speaking and meeting Iain on some events over the last couple years. Such a knowledgeable and calm character. I totally agree on many things he says. An open-top car just brings you a very different feeling and experience when driving - agreed 👍
You went the "extra mile" with this episode; how many other people would take the hood (sorry, bonnet) off a car just so the viewers could see and hear everything going on under full power! Thank-you Ian😊
Beautiful car. One of my favourite Ferraris. Oh to be rich, will have to settle for a scale model. Changing spark plugs is so stressful. X threading, things falling into the cylinder, over-tighten, under-tighten; it is a venerable mine field. I'm happy to learn that my dread is shared with Mr. Tyrrell.
The torque tube Porsche 928 first appeared in 1978. I bought a rather tatty one in the '80s with a burned up clutch because the prior owner didn't want to deal with it. Surprisingly simple job! Remove the lower bellhousing with a few bolts, slacken the driveshaft coupling and slide it back, remove the pressure plate bolts. The plate and disk drop out of the bottom of the bellhousing with a piece of 12" driveshaft. The whole thing took less than thirty minutes with hand tools. That job on a C5 or C6 Corvette takes all day with a lift.
_The_ _Gumball_ _Rally_ is a top five movie for me. The Cannonball movies strike me as a sendup of car culture. Brock Yates was a one of the truly great car guys, but something happens to a good book when the American movie industry imposes on it the "vision" of some chauffered executive. _Gumball_ has the same underground feel to it as has the journalism and legend surrounding the first few CBSSMTD events. I was born too late.
Oh man, my favourite Ferrari of all time, being born into Miami Vice (yes it was a fake Daytona) but that was the dream car for me. Just sublime, I need to downside and buy one, live the rest of my days with the roof down ❤ the top of second gear, glorious
The footage of the engine while driving along was unique ..... watching your uploads brings the geek out in me ....Watching your engine footage is rather like an unrequited possession, resulting in indulging with an inner compulsion.
I'm a subscriber, this has been out since Oct 13. And I'm only seeing it now. It is worth waiting for. I remember as a youngster 1- seeing one on the road and it was like looking at a flying saucer. 2 - seeing the gumball rally in the cinema and when they drove it through the city in the early hours it sounded glorious. Thanks for letting us hear it. I thought it was illegal to drive without a bonnet on the road.
Watching Iain enjoy the feel and the ‘mechanical sympathy’ he has for these treasures is a joy. As far as a secondhand experience goes, this is fantastic. Thank you sir and I hope you get to continue as long as you desire.
Wow I've got goosebumps... what a glorious sound .. thankyou for opening it up and for quite a while so we all enjoyed the sound ... my best regards dd...
If anyone in the world should own a Daytona it is Iain Tyrrell. He is the rare individual that can fully appreciate and understand everything that this vehicle is.
You are a true enthusiast! Me too...but in the field of vintage hi-fi components, which have determined and still determine my professional life for over 30 years. And 12 cylinder sound on a good stereo system is also fun ;-) But what really excites me is this purely mechanical synchronization of 6 carburetors per cylinder bank. Awesome!
@@iain_tyrrell Hahaha. My customers tended to have turntables in the 500 to 1500 euro class and not ones over 10,000 euros fully equipped. The new anniversary model costs around 60,000 euros. Crazy. Unfortunately, I never saw how the Linn Sondek LP 12 was set up and adjusted. I once heard one at a trade fair in northern Germany! Not bad !!!
Thanks Iain for another great report. Our tastes differ on the 365GTB/4 - i prefer the hard top looks, and without Borranis. But, well, there you go. The 130 coupe is absolutely lovely though, i keep stopping the video when there is a decent view of it. 30 years ago i had a concours GTV6 (nearest i've ever got to a Daytona 😂). I wish i still had it though. Keep em coming. All the best.
In 1970 the local garage owner in Alton Hampshire Nick Kerridge (who was a golfing friend of my dads) had a Ferrari Daytona 365GTB and took us up onto the M4 at Reading and gave us a blast. I sat in the dicky seat behind my dad and watched as the speedometer passed 140mph as we joined the motorway heading West ( yes there was a 70mph speed limit). For an 18 year old it was out of this world and so beautiful..
Oh man. The dreaded Vitaloni stock switch. I have to tell you the great Maserati parts guy, Kyle Fleming, had the opportunity to have Vitaloni make them for him in the early 90s, but he needed to make 25 and he just didn’t want to plunk the $3k (total! lol) to make them all. I recall him telling me years later the regret!
Iain, thank you for such a soul stirring visit with the legendary Daytona. This model has been in my top 5 favorite cars since I first saw one back in 1973. I thought then it was a thing of absolute beauty, and to this day its styling is timeless. Thank you as well for your very thorough explanation of the way the Spyder version came about and the small details you point out. Your knowledge and passion for what you do shows through in every video you make for all of us, so well done Sir!
Thanks once again Mr Tyrell. The look of joy on your face when you start to open these old girls up always brings a smile to my face also. I only wish I was sitting in the passenger seat alongside. The only prancing horse that I have ever been in wasn't officially a Ferrari with it being an older Dino, I can't remember the model number though as it was many years ago now (over 40 years) all I remember was coming home with my father and seeing this stunning car infront of OUR house. My dad got the honour of taking it out for a drive with me next to him. Sadly probably the first and only Ferrari for me.. 1 Can dream........
If I had to choose between a Series 1 E Type or a Ferrari 365 cope or soft top and had the money to do so, I would struggle to make a decision as to which one to buy. I would probably chicken out and buy both.
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!! My #1 DREAM car, alongside a Lamborghini Miura S! This was MY poster from the 70's, although these days I would probably prefer the Berlinetta [far less scuttle shake!] Thank you SOSO VERY MUCH Mr. Tyrell for your impeccable taste and delivery of the highest quality car videos on the Net.
At 36.26 mins I was taken back about 40 years. When I was in my mid teens I purchased a wreck of an Alfa 1750GTV 105 chassis. I clearly remember having the Twin 40 Webers from the dismantled Alfa engine sat on my workbench amongst Atco and Suffolk punch lawnmowers engines that I used to repair to earn a few quid. Not sure how many times I opened the throttles to the MAX on the Webers carbs and at the same time imitating the sound of the engine screaming at well over 6000rpm !!! What a weirdo I must have been but in 2024 seeing this bank of downdrafts still put a huge smile on my face. I like the holding the plug lead away from the plug my Dad showed me this trick when I was about 10 whilst trying to diagnose a cracked distributor cap. Great video thank you.
Great video and what a sound off the v12, i think the ‘chop top’ of this car was done by Bachelli et Villa (Carrozzeria Auto Sport of Bastiglia) worth looking into as they, apart from mechanicals do a lot of hand beaten bodywork for the oldest of Ferrari’s (one of them is apparently ex Scaglietti)
The induction sound is one I've never heard in such detail, let alone seen up close in action. Exceptional car cinema that. So glad Ian shared this experience in one of the sexiest cars ever.
Probably your best yet, Iain. Loved the I'd-don't-give-a-whatsname roof down shaky shot because THAT'S WHAT IT'S LIKE!!! And the in-engine shots. too. Man and machine in harmony!
Great vid as always, thanks. I’ll never forget William Loughran turning up at my parents house one summers evening in the 80’s in his original 1 of 7 RHD Spider, and listening to it as he went through the gears down the mile+ drive. As a car mad kid it was awesome.
I'm so excited when I see a new TCW video.. But removing the bonnet, attaching a GoPro, and nailing the throttle in a 365 Spider?.. It just does not get better. well it will, and that's why I'm here :)
Such sensational classics these. Especially as Spider and with pop-up lights they most certainly stand out and eye exceptionally more pleasing and profoundly than their closed counter part. The engine is of course a genuine exhilaration, hearing all 12 cylinders sing. The sound of these is an absolute euphoria 💓Wire wheels on these still do look properly quintessential, whereas on later super sport designs they tend to appear out of place; rather antiquated perhaps. However, on these they do belong. What a fabulous machine 💖
Oh Iain, you nearly killed me. That shot at the end with the car over the camera … I kinda went ‘yessss’ and laughed at the same time. I’m sure I’ll be better by morning 🤪😁😁
I'm sure you have seen, worked on and driven so many different cars over the years Iain, so to hear that you rate this particular Daytona so highly, really says something. It is an absolutely stunning looking design. I wonder how many (after market) cars were converted from GTB's over the years? And that is a genius bit of filming, driving without the bonnet on, putting you right into the heart of the action with that V12 doing its thing and revving its heart out. Loved watching the whole video Iain 👍
Magnificent! Back in the late 80's, Bramley Garage had one of the original 7 RHD Spiders, reg "X5". Ex John Bonham, I believe? It had a red interior. I used to prefer the Plexiglass front, but when you see them in the metal, the refelection of those headlights, when they are down, on the bumper, is a very special look, Great video Iain, thanks. :)
Fantastic video. I'm wondering if you knew of my grandfather, Peter Jacobs. He was heavily involved with making replicas of these, I'm pretty sure they were called "arrow spyder". Indeed, we still have the fibreglass moulds for both the coupe and spyder version in our factory! The daytona's are such special cars
Thank you very much Iain for this stunning video of beauty and sound while seeing the carburetor linkages work like a maestro's baton when he conducts his orchestra! And as each of your videos before this one is filled with a lot of interesting technical informations as well. Greetings from Germany
Loving the sound, how it instantaneously becomes guttural, yet mechanically complex - reminded me of the Autocar review of the 599 GTO of modern era V12. Beautiful to look at, yet ferocious. Fantastic.
What a great video. Thank you so much. The smile on your face when opening the taps and awesome footage and editing and great sound!! This was 10 out of 10 +1. Awesome!
I love it when an automotive master gone 5 times through the zodiac turns the young pup car RUclipsrs to shreds in just the intro of his latest production: 00:09 Thanks Iian and Co. for taking time out of your day to do this stuff!
Iain…OMG!!! I drive a rare manual Ferrari f430 coupe with sport seats - analogue connection, sound, performance, exploitable bhp, reliable & joyous. BUT for that achingly beautiful design, drive & sound I would happily pay the maintenance costs and inconvenience for the experience. Thank you for sharing and well done on your remarkable channel.
Dear Iain, Thanks very much for this one, it was very enjoyable. I learned a few things about the model along the way, too. The different cam drive installation being one point, (and I thought I could hear the gears involved during a couple of under bonnet scenes). It's clear that when you create your videos sharing information is a priority, and I really appreciate this, as I am sure do many others. You keep going from strength to strength! Keen to continue getting regular updates about your own Espada project. That one doesn't pay the bills, I know, but I have a soft spot for the model. Best, Brett
Ian, it is a privilege to watch and listen to you combine your knowledge, experience and passion with a school-boy charm. You are a gift Sir. 365 GT’S’/4 Daytona not bad either.
Thank you Ian, you make the best videos on here. There hasn't been anyone that showcases these beauties as you have and today's Daytona feature is a keeper. Very interesting about the miss firing correction. My exposure to the famed 365 GTS is limited to my building my ModelFactoryHiro 1/12 scale model and believe it or not, I too had to focus my attention on the accuracy of the rear corners of the car, making small adjustments to get it to "look" right. What a machine!
Oh this car was just about everything I wanted as a teenager, and to see it driven by Iain Tyrrell with such joy! The sound it makes under power is intoxicating. Great episode!
Where is the wow button. That is how you do a car video Iain!! Iconic and excellent camera work. 10/10 for enthusiam. Many thanks for 39 min of pure joy!
Awesome car, love these. From top 20 to top 3 is saying something. Good cinematography, cool seeing the hood off to view the throttle linkage! Do you use video for diagnostics too or just cinematography?
I also first fell in love with the Daytona Spyder when I saw the Gumball Rally back in 1975. I was also fortunate enough to see 2 right hand drive Spyders together at a petrol station many moons ago- apparently, they only made 7 - maybe Mr Tyrrell can confirm those numbers. Unless they were conversions, I recall Autocraft used to do them (?)
Thank you once again for sharing these moments with these wonderful cars and especially that soundtrack. I’ve never been a huge Ferrari fan but these older cars are just magical and changed my mind after watching your channel.. And that throttle response is astounding!
It took extra effort and shop time to take the bonnet off for the engine sequences. That costs money and moves labour hours away from paying projects with deadlines to be met. Thank you for that. The induction sound was excellent as was watching the carburettor linkage. This is where some of us live. We couldn't have had these experiences be it not for your sacrifice. Thank you.
The footage of the engine with the carb linkage moving and the engine roaring are legendary.
Yet my friends ask me why I don't like Corvettes...
Very analogue. Reminds me of the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
right - indeed the roar getting louder to reach high rev and -stop- going backwards and up again in a hissing whistle sound (like out of tune............) is captivating & simply wonderful
My heart is racing and it's hard to breathe. I think I'm in love!
Gee, a presentation on RUclips made by Ian Tyrrell about an open top Ferrari with a V-12 engine. You will struggle to find any content on RUclips better than this 😊
Ian Tyrell is a NATIONAL TREASURE! He makes 99% of others in the motor trade look like Alexi Sayle's used car dealer character "Reggie Bolovsky"! 👍
this car and make grown men weep w passion
Harry has a nice video on the Utopia .
RUclips auto played this for me. No intro, no words, just Iain planting his boot up this thing. Oh, alright then RUclips. If you have to.
Re: valve clearances, I've heard plenty of old Triumph people say "a tappy motor is a happy motor"... who would have thought it's the same on a Ferrari Daytona?
Same spark plugs too 😊
@@Luke-yh6nm his name was Jerzei Balowski
I'm so happy that Harry Metcalfe persuaded Ian to start his own RUclips channel because we all can enjoy content as great as this.
I think it's fair to say that nothing comes even close to what we learn from Ian and his many years of experience and knowledge, and thats why some of the most exclusive and expensive cars from all over the world are sent to Ian's work shop for him and his excellent team of technicians and craftsmen to work their magic on. Thank you, Ian, and your team !
Thank you too!
Iain's channel is a haven of normality, of peaceful professional competency, of basic down to earth common sense and expertise. Thank heavens for folk like Iain who cater for folk like me who can't bear social media and prefer a straightforward approach to the petrolhead life.
Especially with the current state of the world.
Apart from the humour of course.
Very kind- thank you
Totally with you. Every episode is cuddling my brain, eyes, ears. Iain's a knowledge and passion treasure.
Well said!
Removing the hood to give us the visual, to go along with the visceral excitement, you my friend, are a hero!
What a lovely episode - and quite creative camera work too! Love the fact, that you took it out for a spin without the hood - just to show the mechanics in action. 🙂
The hood and the bonnet! 😅
Yeah-watching the linkage actuating those 6 Weber DCOF's-don't get much better than that !
I blame my Father-who raced sports cars from the mid 50's to the late 60's in Southern California & who took his youngest son along to share the experience.
Thanks Dad.
One of the most beautiful cars ever made... And Chris Rea described the engine as 12 wild horses in silver chains. For me, the sound of this masterpiece is like an orchestra!
Thank you for this wunderfull video!
Pleasure- thank you!
Ya beat me to it ! Daytona by Chris Rea. He wrote that ode to a mechanical wonder-it MOVED him-like it does all of us on here.
To me they never really hit the mark with the styling, very conventional looking of the period, it was the Miuras that made headlines.
I hardly ever comment, but the opening shot showing the throttles opening and that noise... Que Bella macchina!
Thank you!
Bloody Hell Iain - another Masterclass this time on spark plugs - bottle of red on a Sunday evening - thank you.
Thank you too
You even took the bonnet off! At Le Mans in 1972, in the GT Class, Daytonas were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. They were 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th overall, behind three Matras and an Alfa T33. The noise was brilliant, as were the V8 C3 Corvettes before they expired. 🤣
What Iain (and the journalists at the time) didn’t stress was that the excellence of the amazing engine transmission / suspension and aerodynamics was the result of Ferrari’s obsession with Sports / GT car endurance racing through the 60s and beyond, all delicately disguised and wrapped in an incredibly elegant package. The fact that the spark plugs and valve clearances are optimised for long term running at 150+ MPH says it all really…..
The Gumball Rally... I stll have a DVD with that. Wonderful, when the cops tried to get the Ferrari with a chopper and Franco just burned away with the Daytona. My favorite was the match race between Cobra and Daytona in this L.A. canal.
And thanks for the view of the whole bunch of Webers at work. What a machine.
For a short but gloirous period of time (1971-72), I was the parts man for an obscure sorts car repair shop in Chicago. It was a desert for Brit parts then, still, I established networks for defunketed (sp?) Brit and French car parts. (Thank you Canada). You don't know who I am, but I was the guy who found your then way-stupid lever and/or hydraulic shocks and helped keep the love of Minis alive. Yay to me and God bless the SCCA.
Lovely- thank you
There are only a handful of vintage cars truly in the pantheon of automobilia that can make grown men cry. The 300 SL Gullwing. The Porsche 356 Carrera GT 4-Cam. The Aston DB5. The Daytona Spider is on that short list of emotional, symphonic, visceral journeys to nirvana where even the shortcomings are spectacular quirks.
My friend had a low mileage RHD one. Original spider with the Borrani wire wheels. He took me for a drive in it, hood down. Afterwards, I commented "That's the best car I've ever been in!" To which he replied, "It's the best one I've ever been in!"
It's the first rule of italian driving what's behind you doesn't matter the throws interior behind .This was a great episode your shows great..
Iain, you're such a big kid. Please, please don't ever fully grow up. On your test drive, that Daytona sounded incredible!
Thanks- I’m trying not to!
'Mamma mia!!? '
As an italian you really made my day.
That grin on your face 🤭It expresses surgical focus, required when pushing a bit a car with that sort of value and technology. But also speaks of an outrageously and voluptuously joyful man.
Once more a tip of my hat to another brilliant content.
Thank you indeed!
Another great video (when Ian isn’t busy using a spanner!) would be for him to do a presentation of the list of his all-time favorite automobiles. His talent has earned him the fortune of experiencing some pretty amazing cars…
Good idea! We’ll work on that…..
The opening scene on this video must be one of the best anywhere on RUclips.
Could listen to that induction sound all day!! What a machine. You are a true master of your craft working on these Ian, thanks for sharing again.
Best channel on RUclips. Love it.
The opening with the Webers at speed is amazing. I still remember the first Road & Track test of the Daytona coupe. There is a shot through the windshield from behind the driver. It is a little fuzzy, not R&T's usual quality of photography, then you look down at the instrument panel, and the tach is at redline ant the speedo is over 170. Personally, I would have the iconic five spoke "star" alloys, but the Borranis look great as well. It would definitely be in my top twenty car garage.
That's your best video yet Mr.T. All the usual quality content plus some extra-special filming. Thank you.
Great to hear! Thanks
Once again Mr Tyrrell blows you away with content you can bearly believe you’re watching. Your No3, my No1, my daily is an R56 JCW mini convertible, with you on a soft top, this car is just so just perfect in every way, beautiful to look at, glorious to listen too, properly powerful, decent chassis. Thank you so much for giving it a good workout, that sound could make a grown man cry. Your best video yet and that really is saying something, just fantastic.
Thank you!
Glorious tone! Perfection really... Sings, just soft enough but still barks are gargles. Perfect tenor sax zone.
One of the coolest cars ever presented by a very cool dude himself. Love the channel Ian, nobody brings us what your workshop does. Much appreciated.
Thank you!
Ok. That induction sound at the end took me to a place only Gilmore himself with a strat could. That was epic. Ian congratulations to your team for that epic capture. Wow.
Thank you!
That opening sequence had me so excited I wanted to hit the like button 10 times ! ❤
A Daytona Spider. What a treat ! Don't care that it isn't factory.
Having had a Daytona Coupe for a couple of years, I can confirm it is indeed every bit as wonderful as this video portrays. And so useable; great all-round visibility (much better than most modern cars) and a PAS kit can easily be fitted to make it less of a handful at lower speeds. I'm told that that transforms the car.
Ian mentioned The Gumball Rally, in which a 365 GTS/4 has a starring role, but another great car film is the The Swiss Conspiracy, which prominently features not one, but TWO 365 GTS/4s, including a thrilling Alpine chase between the the two them! A Merc 600 too!
Great ending filming and sound. The carburetor sequence was a joy. Thank you Mr Tyrrell : )
Thank you
Just terrific. Thank you, Iain! I was grinning along with you as you floored it, and the induction roar filled the air. Super camera and mic placement, especially in the engine compartment and the upward rearward facing camera when you were driving.
Thanks- glad you enjoyed it!
What a car! What a sound it makes! Wonderful to see such a special car and as always plenty of great information.
How I would love to hear an Iain Tyrrell top 20 cars list! Thats a video you have to make!
Many thanks 🙏🏽
Thank you- glad you enjoyed it. Looks like we’ll have to make that video at some point! Thanks for your support
That "OH GOD I LOVE IT" moan from those carbs at full song is GLORIOUS!
Iain, I'm certain that at some point, you burst into song yourself. What a joyous bit of motoring, and thank you for bringing us along!
A true gentleman. Enjoyed speaking and meeting Iain on some events over the last couple years. Such a knowledgeable and calm character. I totally agree on many things he says. An open-top car just brings you a very different feeling and experience when driving - agreed 👍
You went the "extra mile" with this episode; how many other people would take the hood (sorry, bonnet) off a car just so the viewers could see and hear everything going on under full power! Thank-you Ian😊
Beautiful car. One of my favourite Ferraris. Oh to be rich, will have to settle for a scale model. Changing spark plugs is so stressful. X threading, things falling into the cylinder, over-tighten, under-tighten; it is a venerable mine field. I'm happy to learn that my dread is shared with Mr. Tyrrell.
The torque tube Porsche 928 first appeared in 1978. I bought a rather tatty one in the '80s with a burned up clutch because the prior owner didn't want to deal with it. Surprisingly simple job! Remove the lower bellhousing with a few bolts, slacken the driveshaft coupling and slide it back, remove the pressure plate bolts. The plate and disk drop out of the bottom of the bellhousing with a piece of 12" driveshaft. The whole thing took less than thirty minutes with hand tools. That job on a C5 or C6 Corvette takes all day with a lift.
Holey moley! What a beast of a car! The noise is phenomenal. Iain, the car suits you down to the ground. Thanks for a great video!
Thanks- I’ll take that!
_The_ _Gumball_ _Rally_ is a top five movie for me.
The Cannonball movies strike me as a sendup of car culture. Brock Yates was a one of the truly great car guys, but something happens to a good book when the American movie industry imposes on it the "vision" of some chauffered executive. _Gumball_ has the same underground feel to it as has the journalism and legend surrounding the first few CBSSMTD events. I was born too late.
What an emotional highlight. The view and sound on the carburetors is a highlight. ❤
The Sound at the Gear Change! OMG what a Car! What a Sound!
Oh man, my favourite Ferrari of all time, being born into Miami Vice (yes it was a fake Daytona) but that was the dream car for me. Just sublime, I need to downside and buy one, live the rest of my days with the roof down ❤ the top of second gear, glorious
That was your best “test drive open it up”. The sounds, the motion, and your glee very evident. BRILLIANT 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks!
The footage of the engine while driving along was unique ..... watching your uploads brings the geek out in me ....Watching your engine footage is rather like an unrequited possession, resulting in indulging with an inner compulsion.
I'm a subscriber, this has been out since Oct 13. And I'm only seeing it now. It is worth waiting for. I remember as a youngster 1- seeing one on the road and it was like looking at a flying saucer. 2 - seeing the gumball rally in the cinema and when they drove it through the city in the early hours it sounded glorious. Thanks for letting us hear it. I thought it was illegal to drive without a bonnet on the road.
That might have been the greatest car video ever!
Watching Iain enjoy the feel and the ‘mechanical sympathy’ he has for these treasures is a joy. As far as a secondhand experience goes, this is fantastic. Thank you sir and I hope you get to continue as long as you desire.
Thank you too
Wow I've got goosebumps... what a glorious sound .. thankyou for opening it up and for quite a while so we all enjoyed the sound ... my best regards dd...
Pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it
If anyone in the world should own a Daytona it is Iain Tyrrell. He is the rare individual that can fully appreciate and understand everything that this vehicle is.
I’ll take that! Thank you
WOW !
Are there any other words ?
To hear it sing like it is supposed to ... Makes me Smile.
You are a true enthusiast! Me too...but in the field of vintage hi-fi components, which have determined and still determine my professional life for over 30 years. And 12 cylinder sound on a good stereo system is also fun ;-) But what really excites me is this purely mechanical synchronization of 6 carburetors per cylinder bank. Awesome!
Thanks- need proper setting- up like a Linn Sondek!
@@iain_tyrrell Hahaha. My customers tended to have turntables in the 500 to 1500 euro class and not ones over 10,000 euros fully equipped. The new anniversary model costs around 60,000 euros. Crazy.
Unfortunately, I never saw how the Linn Sondek LP 12 was set up and adjusted. I once heard one at a trade fair in northern Germany! Not bad !!!
@@iain_tyrrellis that your turntable of choice?
Your face when you start hooning is priceless. 😆
Just wonderful Ian, just wonderful.
Thanks Iain for another great report. Our tastes differ on the 365GTB/4 - i prefer the hard top looks, and without Borranis. But, well, there you go. The 130 coupe is absolutely lovely though, i keep stopping the video when there is a decent view of it. 30 years ago i had a concours GTV6 (nearest i've ever got to a Daytona 😂). I wish i still had it though. Keep em coming. All the best.
In 1970 the local garage owner in Alton Hampshire Nick Kerridge (who was a golfing friend of my dads) had a Ferrari Daytona 365GTB and took us up onto the M4 at Reading and gave us a blast. I sat in the dicky seat behind my dad and watched as the speedometer passed 140mph as we joined the motorway heading West ( yes there was a 70mph speed limit). For an 18 year old it was out of this world and so beautiful..
Oh man. The dreaded Vitaloni stock switch. I have to tell you the great Maserati parts guy, Kyle Fleming, had the opportunity to have Vitaloni make them for him in the early 90s, but he needed to make 25 and he just didn’t want to plunk the $3k (total! lol) to make them all. I recall him telling me years later the regret!
Iain, thank you for such a soul stirring visit with the legendary Daytona. This model has been in my top 5 favorite cars since I first saw one back in 1973. I thought then it was a thing of absolute beauty, and to this day its styling is timeless.
Thank you as well for your very thorough explanation of the way the Spyder version came about and the small details you point out. Your knowledge and passion for what you do shows through in every video you make for all of us, so well done Sir!
Thank you too- much appreciated
Thanks once again Mr Tyrell.
The look of joy on your face when you start to open these old girls up always brings a smile to my face also. I only wish I was sitting in the passenger seat alongside.
The only prancing horse that I have ever been in wasn't officially a Ferrari with it being an older Dino, I can't remember the model number though as it was many years ago now (over 40 years) all I remember was coming home with my father and seeing this stunning car infront of OUR house. My dad got the honour of taking it out for a drive with me next to him.
Sadly probably the first and only Ferrari for me..
1 Can dream........
Great story- thanks!
If I had to choose between a Series 1 E Type or a Ferrari 365 cope or soft top and had the money to do so, I would struggle to make a decision as to which one to buy. I would probably chicken out and buy both.
ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!! My #1 DREAM car, alongside a Lamborghini Miura S! This was MY poster from the 70's, although these days I would probably prefer the Berlinetta [far less scuttle shake!] Thank you SOSO VERY MUCH Mr. Tyrell for your impeccable taste and delivery of the highest quality car videos on the Net.
Pleasure- thanks for appreciating
Such a privilege to hear Iain's technical explainations make the engineering behind the dream cars so vivid and clear
Thank you
@@iain_tyrrell A pleasure
At 36.26 mins I was taken back about 40 years. When I was in my mid teens I purchased a wreck of an Alfa 1750GTV 105 chassis. I clearly remember having the Twin 40 Webers from the dismantled Alfa engine sat on my workbench amongst Atco and Suffolk punch lawnmowers engines that I used to repair to earn a few quid. Not sure how many times I opened the throttles to the MAX on the Webers carbs and at the same time imitating the sound of the engine screaming at well over 6000rpm !!! What a weirdo I must have been but in 2024 seeing this bank of downdrafts still put a huge smile on my face. I like the holding the plug lead away from the plug my Dad showed me this trick when I was about 10 whilst trying to diagnose a cracked distributor cap. Great video thank you.
Thank you!
Great video and what a sound off the v12, i think the ‘chop top’ of this car was done by Bachelli et Villa (Carrozzeria Auto Sport of Bastiglia) worth looking into as they, apart from mechanicals do a lot of hand beaten bodywork for the oldest of Ferrari’s (one of them is apparently ex Scaglietti)
Love the last shot from ground level going over the camera!
The induction sound is one I've never heard in such detail, let alone seen up close in action. Exceptional car cinema that. So glad Ian shared this experience in one of the sexiest cars ever.
Thanks- glad you enjoyed it!
Probably your best yet, Iain. Loved the I'd-don't-give-a-whatsname roof down shaky shot because THAT'S WHAT IT'S LIKE!!! And the in-engine shots. too. Man and machine in harmony!
Thank you!
Great vid as always, thanks.
I’ll never forget William Loughran turning up at my parents house one summers evening in the 80’s in his original 1 of 7 RHD Spider, and listening to it as he went through the gears down the mile+ drive. As a car mad kid it was awesome.
Was that “ULT 1” ?
@@davidsinclair3467 Yes it was 👍
I'm so excited when I see a new TCW video..
But removing the bonnet, attaching a GoPro, and nailing the throttle in a 365 Spider?.. It just does not get better. well it will, and that's why I'm here :)
Such sensational classics these. Especially as Spider and with pop-up lights they most certainly stand out and eye exceptionally more pleasing and profoundly than their closed counter part. The engine is of course a genuine exhilaration, hearing all 12 cylinders sing. The sound of these is an absolute euphoria 💓Wire wheels on these still do look properly quintessential, whereas on later super sport designs they tend to appear out of place; rather antiquated perhaps. However, on these they do belong. What a fabulous machine 💖
Thanks again for your great feedback
Oh Iain, you nearly killed me. That shot at the end with the car over the camera … I kinda went ‘yessss’ and laughed at the same time. I’m sure I’ll be better by morning 🤪😁😁
Glad to hear the passion was transferable!
That's the best sounding bag of spanners I've ever heard! I loved the end line to the video, it made me chuckle anyway.
I'm sure you have seen, worked on and driven so many different cars over the years Iain,
so to hear that you rate this particular Daytona so highly, really says something.
It is an absolutely stunning looking design.
I wonder how many (after market) cars were converted from GTB's over the years?
And that is a genius bit of filming, driving without the bonnet on, putting you right into the
heart of the action with that V12 doing its thing and revving its heart out.
Loved watching the whole video Iain 👍
Thank you! Interesting question as to how many coupes are now spiders
@@iain_tyrrell
Not an easy one to answer either,I'm sure 😉
Magnificent! Back in the late 80's, Bramley Garage had one of the original 7 RHD Spiders, reg "X5". Ex John Bonham, I believe? It had a red interior. I used to prefer the Plexiglass front, but when you see them in the metal, the refelection of those headlights, when they are down, on the bumper, is a very special look, Great video Iain, thanks. :)
Thanks
Fantastic video. I'm wondering if you knew of my grandfather, Peter Jacobs. He was heavily involved with making replicas of these, I'm pretty sure they were called "arrow spyder". Indeed, we still have the fibreglass moulds for both the coupe and spyder version in our factory! The daytona's are such special cars
Interesting! Never heard of those!
Thank you very much Iain for this stunning video of beauty and sound while seeing the carburetor linkages work like a maestro's baton when he conducts his orchestra!
And as each of your videos before this one is filled with a lot of interesting technical informations as well.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you! Greetings to you too
Loving the sound, how it instantaneously becomes guttural, yet mechanically complex - reminded me of the Autocar review of the 599 GTO of modern era V12. Beautiful to look at, yet ferocious. Fantastic.
What a great video. Thank you so much. The smile on your face when opening the taps and awesome footage and editing and great sound!! This was 10 out of 10 +1. Awesome!
Thank you!
I love it when an automotive master gone 5 times through the zodiac turns the young pup car RUclipsrs to shreds in just the intro of his latest production: 00:09
Thanks Iian and Co. for taking time out of your day to do this stuff!
Oh my goodness, that Colombo V12.. 🎶 😍❤️
Iain…OMG!!! I drive a rare manual Ferrari f430 coupe with sport seats - analogue connection, sound, performance, exploitable bhp, reliable & joyous. BUT for that achingly beautiful design, drive & sound I would happily pay the maintenance costs and inconvenience for the experience. Thank you for sharing and well done on your remarkable channel.
Thank you
Yes! Another Sunday upload. Thank you Tyrrell's Classic Workshop!
were the boranis stressed on the 250 SWB models?
Dear Iain,
Thanks very much for this one, it was very enjoyable. I learned a few things about the model along the way, too. The different cam drive installation being one point, (and I thought I could hear the gears involved during a couple of under bonnet scenes). It's clear that when you create your videos sharing information is a priority, and I really appreciate this, as I am sure do many others. You keep going from strength to strength!
Keen to continue getting regular updates about your own Espada project. That one doesn't pay the bills, I know, but I have a soft spot for the model.
Best,
Brett
Thanks Brett. All duly noted
Glorious engine sound, just love it
Ian, it is a privilege to watch and listen to you combine your knowledge, experience and passion with a school-boy charm. You are a gift Sir.
365 GT’S’/4 Daytona not bad either.
Thank you
This one’s going to be tough to beat. My god! That sound, that flawless design, incredible masterpiece! Thank you so much, total automotive nirvana!
Pleasure- thank you
Thank you Ian, you make the best videos on here. There hasn't been anyone that showcases these beauties as you have and today's Daytona feature is a keeper. Very interesting about the miss firing correction. My exposure to the famed 365 GTS is limited to my building my ModelFactoryHiro 1/12 scale model and believe it or not, I too had to focus my attention on the accuracy of the rear corners of the car, making small adjustments to get it to "look" right. What a machine!
Oh this car was just about everything I wanted as a teenager, and to see it driven by Iain Tyrrell with such joy! The sound it makes under power is intoxicating. Great episode!
Where is the wow button. That is how you do a car video Iain!! Iconic and excellent camera work. 10/10 for enthusiam. Many thanks for 39 min of pure joy!
Thank you!
Man, if someone can make you feel a car better from afar, I’m ready to experience it. Not holding my breath. Wow.
Well said 👌
Fascinating about changing plugs wearing the threads. That's a little preservation detail that I never would have thought about.
Awesome car, love these. From top 20 to top 3 is saying something.
Good cinematography, cool seeing the hood off to view the throttle linkage!
Do you use video for diagnostics too or just cinematography?
No just to make vids
Analogue mechanical beauty and a soundtrack from heaven.
What a sublime production Iain.
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you too
the new 12 cylindri cars look so nice bc they replicate this classic look, its a rare new car that has a good classic design, Forza Ferrari
I also first fell in love with the Daytona Spyder when I saw the Gumball Rally back in 1975.
I was also fortunate enough to see 2 right hand drive Spyders together at a petrol station many moons ago- apparently, they only made 7 - maybe Mr Tyrrell can confirm those numbers.
Unless they were conversions, I recall Autocraft used to do them (?)
Yes, 7 only originally in RHD
There were only 7 UK RHD cars, known as the Magnificent Seven.
I’m looking for my pastel coloured suit now 😮
Thank you once again for sharing these moments with these wonderful cars and especially that soundtrack. I’ve never been a huge Ferrari fan but these older cars are just magical and changed my mind after watching your channel.. And that throttle response is astounding!
Pleasure- happy you enjoyed it!
That Fiat workbench is awesome 😂
It took extra effort and shop time to take the bonnet off for the engine sequences. That costs money and moves labour hours away from paying projects with deadlines to be met. Thank you for that. The induction sound was excellent as was watching the carburettor linkage. This is where some of us live. We couldn't have had these experiences be it not for your sacrifice. Thank you.
Thank you for your astute and kind observations. Much appreciated