MyFabian94 I once tried to get a '68 912 Targa running correctly. I'll never touch anything with carbs ever again. I even got rid of a 63 Comet because fuck carbs.
Riley Osborne What's even crazier is that people _still_ race cars like this at events like the Goodwood Revival, even though they're worth an F1 driver's salary each!
I like the fact that Chris really appreciate cars. Not just 'the latest cars' like so many others. Thanks Chris! I smile every time there is a new video.
Froseization Exactly. Any man who searches for a car with literal bench seats, just for its heritage is OK in my book. I too grin every time I see a new CHOC vid on my sub list.
That's why I love old cars so much more than new ones. You don't need computers to have it make a certain sound, it just makes that sound. Even my little 1985 318i with the little 4 cyl m10 makes a nice gurgling sound, a sound that just feels so much more natural and sounds better than any new car in my opinion.
boris0bmx not really. the mercedes m102 sounds way better with a slide throttle body (16v version) and then they are engine with more cyclinders, like for example the bmw m88 that sound way better. problem the madest road legal car, would be a first gen porsche 911 rsr. mechanical fuel injection with slide throttles and no muffler ...
Clever ad hidden behind a Chris Harris on cars post. I'm assuming the owner figured that the best way to sell it is to put it in a Chris Harris video. Smart.
Christian Augustin Very true, although it doesn't bother me. I wouldn't ever have known of this car if it wasn't for this video. I don't image it changed Chris' opinions of the car.
No hiding at all. Couldn't be more straightforward about it. I wish more people would be be so open. Sorry but $10 million cars aren't being handed out to youtubers at 7-11.
Only you Chris would dare slide a car with a 7 million euro reserve around in the Italian hills, you must have the best job in the world, love the car BTW.
After suffering through Chris Evans, I had to come rewatch some videos and see a real enthusiast with a great production team share his/their passion. Please, please, BBC, bring this joy and passion to Top Gear.
Andrew DansGame it was only a 2.5 liter meaning the pistons were around 200cc each so it was like an N/A 800cc 4cyl making 53hp which isn't bad considering it was from the early 1950s
+Andrew DansGame look at the times.... its the early 50's and all of europe is still feeling the effects of the war. good materials are hard to come by, further drained by the fact that taxes on everything over 3 litres in italy would cost you dearly. in a time when how much one had to pay really did matter, regardless of how rich. moreover these cars were also applicable sports cars to use on the roads, not just racing cars so the engine size was important. we also have to look at the engine in the car as well, this is a period where ferrari was using a 5 speed box and light weight construction. and believe it or not the engines on cars of this period were much more torquey then than now as all the smog regulations had not been applied yet so it produces more torque than the horse power figure suggests. if most of the old world cars had the same amount of gears as we do today in cars my bet would be that although it has less hp it also produces more torque for the hp figure and its lighter so it would beat many modern things. also these cars were seldom driven on pavement, the roads were not paved before wwii except for city areas (and those were shit). they sure as hell were not paved after the war, and the 50's-60's would be a period of mass road network construction in the continent. that essentially means that these cars were driven flat out on dirt on really really skinny tires. the roads all over europe were mostly dirt and thats why cars like the citroen ds came into existence, it was all about the ride over the shitty roads but thats a different story. also you have to think about class racing, they had them then as they do now. this would not have been a top class prototype racing car, these kinds of cars competed in the lower levels of the sports car classes. the prototype cars had top speeds of around 174-175 mph as demonstrated by the 340 mexico, and the gp cars were immensely powerful in this time. the alfa romeo 158-159 alfetta (which dominated the late 40's and early 50's formula 1 racing) had something along the lines of 400+hp, in a car that is lighter than anything today... on skinny tires on really really really bad roads. the guys who drove those cars were heroes in their own right as these gp cars were the closest thing to a fighter plane.
Another work of art documenting a work of art. Thank you Chris Harris. I know my Patreon donations are going to the best videos available. Your ability to hoon in so many cars is impressive. People - donate to Chris's cause at a couple bucks a month and keep these coming.
Wow. Just wow. Smiling as much watching this as you were driving it. What a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful car. One of your best EVER Chris Harris.
I could listen to those downshifts and engine breaking notes all day long! Thanks Chris for taking it as far as you dared. You gave us art in motion and much like how Technology is applied science, you gave us that in a beautiful metric that was a feast for the eyes and ears. Thanks for taking a car that I have never seen moving, a static representation of itself and turning it into dynamic art in the wild what a treat. Dear auction house thank you.....
What a beautiful creation. The car is just so special, and this video does it justice. Well done Neil, great camera work. And thanks again, Chris. You're the only motoring programme I truly need.
The Colombo V12... best of the classic V12s ever built. First seen in the Ferrari 125 in 1947 and serving the entire 250 Series (my favourite family of cars ever) and a number of models into the 80s. I'm not a Ferrari man as such, but its hard not to love and revere them!
Simply stunning. Many thanks for sharing this with us Chris. Just love seeing your enthusiasm and respect for all these wonderful machines, from SD1's one week, to Ferrari's the next. Keep up the great work my friend!!
Chris and team: I like the independent approach, congrats!... Not digging much on the whole DRIVE network efforts. This form of advertising seems perfect... Seller gets to tell a genuine story, that's interesting and well produced. We droolers still get the entertainment of getting to see a driver explore the beauty of the car as more than a far off garage piece. Seems effective for advert and not off putting to viewers... Fantastic balance!
Mate, I love this vid! I've watched it about half a dozen times, and I'll keep watching it. When I drive mine (not a Ferrari!) I think of you the noise, the tail happiness! Great stuff! Keep it up!
One of the most passionate videos you did Cris, besides the ad of course :) Italy is an unique place in the world, I can imagine spending a whole day in that workshop... incredible!
I'm completely cool with this format. Getting an up close look at a car I might never have seen and also learning a bit about its history as well. As long as the in car footage is at least equal with the sales spiel stuff, I'd like to see Chris do more of these. Very clever move by the car's owner.
Yes 160hp is not that much from a V12, but it's only 2.5l and it's from 1952! It only weighs 800kg so the power to weight ratio is actually very decent. Plus, this car is more lively and full of passion than ANY new car you can buy today. Kids need to broaden their perspective a bit, I used to read all about old cars when I was a kid.
Speaking from experience, everything he says about the sound of these is true. It's hard to describe, but the little V12 has very sonorous qualities, a deep rich tone, not wailing as you might expect from a relatively small engine. Bravissima
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the video, especially when Max and yourself we're talking about the history of the car. I happened to watch the Sotheby's auction last week and saw the car being sold. I just hope the new owner appreciates the automobile, not just from an investment standpoint but something that can be driven and share its rich history with everybody that sees it.
My dad back in the early 50s after he graduated was on tour in Italy hitch-hiking and managed to have a ride in a Ferrari like this one, not sure exactly which model. All we do know is that the driver was a Ferrari team driver and it was definitely a V12. Dad said the engine sound was out of this world and having come from Oz, he had never seen or heard such a car like this. He went all the way from somewhere in northern Italy down to Rome. What an amazing trip that would have been back then.
How can Italians make everything so damn beautiful? Beside the car itself, just look at that engine and the 3 carburetors (I'm assuming). It's like jewelry.
I would love to see one of these reimagined today, a no-frills, 2 seater v12 light weight Ferrari Barchetta. No manettino drive mode selection, no paddle shift, just a perfect sunny day mountain road cruiser
Magical car, but I am super impressed by that lavalier mic that seems to pic up no noise, I know it has a deadcat muffle on it, but that's mind blowingly clean.
FYI. @ Chris, next time you're on that road (I see it often in your vids), veer right at the top and stop by the Antica Locanda La Canonica in Montalbano. Spectacular view over that valley all the way to Monte Cimone (see snow until late june). The setting and food is fantastic too. Tell them Greg sent you. Then go up to Zocca, and take the SP623 to Vignola. BEST high speed hill driving road in the province of Modena. Even better on the way back up.
My deepest respect goes to guys who can tune motors with multiple carburetors.
You might as well be performing magic.
SpaceManDawn I have a Two Cylinder Motorbike with two carbs. I'm a magician.
MyFabian94
I once tried to get a '68 912 Targa running correctly.
I'll never touch anything with carbs ever again. I even got rid of a 63 Comet because fuck carbs.
SpaceManDawn I know what you mean...
SpaceManDawn If only Jonas Hesselman was still alive. He would of definitely taken you up on that deal.
Ever tried to work with mechanical fuel injection on a petrol car? That's some real nasty there for you
Some brave driving from you there Chris! I wouldn't go past 10mph with 7mil under my bottom! Fantastic video.
Mumbo Jumbo And then you remember that people used to race these lol, crazy.
Mumbo Jumbo I think the most one has fetched at auction is $1.7m
Riley Osborne What's even crazier is that people _still_ race cars like this at events like the Goodwood Revival, even though they're worth an F1 driver's salary each!
Adam Collingburn ah wrong, a 275 nart ferrari at over 20m
Adam Collingburn ah wrong, a 275 nart ferrari at over 20m
I like the fact that Chris really appreciate cars. Not just 'the latest cars' like so many others. Thanks Chris! I smile every time there is a new video.
Yes. Proper petrolhead.
GurgelKoff Couldn´t have put it any better, mate.
GurgelKoff And this guy has a 2CV. He can't be friendlier to me !
Froseization Exactly. Any man who searches for a car with literal bench seats, just for its heritage is OK in my book. I too grin every time I see a new CHOC vid on my sub list.
Neil is a genius. This video has so many fantastic angles and camera placements. Well done!
Agreed!!!! Fantastic footage.
That's why I love old cars so much more than new ones. You don't need computers to have it make a certain sound, it just makes that sound. Even my little 1985 318i with the little 4 cyl m10 makes a nice gurgling sound, a sound that just feels so much more natural and sounds better than any new car in my opinion.
Straight catback M10 = best sound ever
boris0bmx
not really. the mercedes m102 sounds way better with a slide throttle body (16v version) and then they are engine with more cyclinders, like for example the bmw m88 that sound way better. problem the madest road legal car, would be a first gen porsche 911 rsr. mechanical fuel injection with slide throttles and no muffler ...
Clever ad hidden behind a Chris Harris on cars post. I'm assuming the owner figured that the best way to sell it is to put it in a Chris Harris video. Smart.
Christian Augustin It isn't the first time... but I don't mind when we get to see (and hear) cars like this up close!
Christian Augustin Very true, although it doesn't bother me. I wouldn't ever have known of this car if it wasn't for this video. I don't image it changed Chris' opinions of the car.
Christian Augustin This is how RUclips works :)
RetiefGoosen And the world too! Putting things up for sale and hoping the right person strolls by just doesn't work.
No hiding at all. Couldn't be more straightforward about it. I wish more people would be be so open. Sorry but $10 million cars aren't being handed out to youtubers at 7-11.
The scenery and the car are absolutely beautiful
Only you Chris would dare slide a car with a 7 million euro reserve around in the Italian hills, you must have the best job in the world, love the car BTW.
After suffering through Chris Evans, I had to come rewatch some videos and see a real enthusiast with a great production team share his/their passion. Please, please, BBC, bring this joy and passion to Top Gear.
Chris Harris does do top gear, extra gear on BBC3, only on BBC Iplayer though.
I'm talking an actual replacement, here, Adam. Extra Gear doesn't quite count. Liked Harris' segments so far though.
0:42, that sneak peak of the Ferrari F40!!!
A v12 making 160hp, wow things have changed.
Andrew DansGame A very small displacement v12. Yes, i would hope things have changed in almost 70 years time ...
Andrew DansGame it was only a 2.5 liter meaning the pistons were around 200cc each so it was like an N/A 800cc 4cyl making 53hp which isn't bad considering it was from the early 1950s
detaart iirc it was because of italian taxes on large displacement but not cylinders at the tiem
Andrew DansGame They haven't changed as much as you think, the 1.5L Honda RA272 mentioned above made 230hp.
+Andrew DansGame look at the times.... its the early 50's and all of europe is still feeling the effects of the war. good materials are hard to come by, further drained by the fact that taxes on everything over 3 litres in italy would cost you dearly. in a time when how much one had to pay really did matter, regardless of how rich. moreover these cars were also applicable sports cars to use on the roads, not just racing cars so the engine size was important. we also have to look at the engine in the car as well, this is a period where ferrari was using a 5 speed box and light weight construction. and believe it or not the engines on cars of this period were much more torquey then than now as all the smog regulations had not been applied yet so it produces more torque than the horse power figure suggests. if most of the old world cars had the same amount of gears as we do today in cars my bet would be that although it has less hp it also produces more torque for the hp figure and its lighter so it would beat many modern things. also these cars were seldom driven on pavement, the roads were not paved before wwii except for city areas (and those were shit). they sure as hell were not paved after the war, and the 50's-60's would be a period of mass road network construction in the continent. that essentially means that these cars were driven flat out on dirt on really really skinny tires. the roads all over europe were mostly dirt and thats why cars like the citroen ds came into existence, it was all about the ride over the shitty roads but thats a different story. also you have to think about class racing, they had them then as they do now. this would not have been a top class prototype racing car, these kinds of cars competed in the lower levels of the sports car classes. the prototype cars had top speeds of around 174-175 mph as demonstrated by the 340 mexico, and the gp cars were immensely powerful in this time. the alfa romeo 158-159 alfetta (which dominated the late 40's and early 50's formula 1 racing) had something along the lines of 400+hp, in a car that is lighter than anything today... on skinny tires on really really really bad roads. the guys who drove those cars were heroes in their own right as these gp cars were the closest thing to a fighter plane.
Rest In Peace dear Paco. Chris Harris, more videos like this please of iconic and vintage machines please!
Such a great video to watch before I sleep, thanks Chris and Neil.
RIP Paco.
This is the best car commercial I have ever seen.
Great video...and great soundtrack. You and Neal do magic. The quality is just outstanding.
This is what defines the greatness of Ferrari. That 212 is gorgeous! And don't forget that Italian scenery. Italy really is God's racetrack!
Another work of art documenting a work of art. Thank you Chris Harris. I know my Patreon donations are going to the best videos available. Your ability to hoon in so many cars is impressive. People - donate to Chris's cause at a couple bucks a month and keep these coming.
Because Ferrari.
If ever a car or video summed up that sentence, this is it.
Beautiful. Thank you
Wow. Just wow. Smiling as much watching this as you were driving it. What a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful car. One of your best EVER Chris Harris.
I could listen to those downshifts and engine breaking notes all day long! Thanks Chris for taking it as far as you dared. You gave us art in motion and much like how Technology is applied science, you gave us that in a beautiful metric that was a feast for the eyes and ears. Thanks for taking a car that I have never seen moving, a static representation of itself and turning it into dynamic art in the wild what a treat. Dear auction house thank you.....
Fantastic Thanks Chris makes me yearn even more for another Italian holiday.
Such a nice old garage and such a good looking car also
You probably bumped the price up by another mill with this film. The passion is intoxicating.
What a stunning machine. And what a nice gesture at the end. RIP Paco :)
Another brilliant video Chris.
RIP Paco.
What a beautiful creation. The car is just so special, and this video does it justice.
Well done Neil, great camera work. And thanks again, Chris. You're the only motoring programme I truly need.
The Colombo V12... best of the classic V12s ever built. First seen in the Ferrari 125 in 1947 and serving the entire 250 Series (my favourite family of cars ever) and a number of models into the 80s. I'm not a Ferrari man as such, but its hard not to love and revere them!
Amazing video chris. Loved every bit of it. And the car! Wow, just wow!
Amazing video. Loved this one. What a car! To say it's beautiful is a huge understatement.
Beautiful car, beautiful history, beautiful sound, brilliant video Neil and Chris. Honestly one of my favorites. Well done boys.
Epic Mr. Harris. More classics like this please.
Better than any auction catalogue, thank you CH & MG.
Beautiful video about an icon of motorsports history. Thanks Chris. Another excellent job
Im not saying that I got much money or anything, but if these videos would cost money to watch, I would pay. Simply amazing ! Keep up Chris !
This thing sounds very much like a racing motorcycle.. a very fast one.
Especially on the over-run. Magic.
Chris.. lovely film.
Thanks for posting.
WF
Sidewall flex in slowmo. Just amazing cinematics.
Simply stunning. Many thanks for sharing this with us Chris. Just love seeing your enthusiasm and respect for all these wonderful machines, from SD1's one week, to Ferrari's the next. Keep up the great work my friend!!
Chris and team: I like the independent approach, congrats!... Not digging much on the whole DRIVE network efforts. This form of advertising seems perfect... Seller gets to tell a genuine story, that's interesting and well produced. We droolers still get the entertainment of getting to see a driver explore the beauty of the car as more than a far off garage piece. Seems effective for advert and not off putting to viewers... Fantastic balance!
Even the screws holding the headlamp brackets are beautiful.
Another fantastic video of a beautiful car, and beautifully shot. Thank you Chris and Neil!
Well done Chris!!! Amazing! You should go on with it every week!
Mate, I love this vid! I've watched it about half a dozen times, and I'll keep watching it. When I drive mine (not a Ferrari!) I think of you the noise, the tail happiness! Great stuff! Keep it up!
The noise!!!!!! Totally amazing
Power sliding In a unique priceless 50ies Ferrari... Respect Chris
Wow what a thing! Fascinating. Fair play Chris, bringing diversity to motoring journalism but keeping on topic at all times. First Class.
One of the most passionate videos you did Cris, besides the ad of course :) Italy is an unique place in the world, I can imagine spending a whole day in that workshop... incredible!
that guy chris was talking to was awesome, really into his passion.
I'm completely cool with this format. Getting an up close look at a car I might never have seen and also learning a bit about its history as well.
As long as the in car footage is at least equal with the sales spiel stuff, I'd like to see Chris do more of these.
Very clever move by the car's owner.
Keep up your good work Mr Harris,, Thank you..
Yes 160hp is not that much from a V12, but it's only 2.5l and it's from 1952! It only weighs 800kg so the power to weight ratio is actually very decent. Plus, this car is more lively and full of passion than ANY new car you can buy today. Kids need to broaden their perspective a bit, I used to read all about old cars when I was a kid.
Beautiful video as ever Chris! keep doing this for the sake of us poor fellas that will never get their ass on such fantastic cars.
Fantastic. This is right up there at the top with Alain Du Cadenet's "Victory By Design".
Speaking from experience, everything he says about the sound of these is true. It's hard to describe, but the little V12 has very sonorous qualities, a deep rich tone, not wailing as you might expect from a relatively small engine. Bravissima
Thank you for reposting this great film one of my favs this and your 2CV one. 👏
THANK YOU CHRIS HARRIS FOR DRIVING FERRARIS!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MAAAAN!!!! KEEP DRIVING OLDSCHOOL ITALIAN MACHINES!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the video, especially when Max and yourself we're talking about the history of the car. I happened to watch the Sotheby's auction last week and saw the car being sold. I just hope the new owner appreciates the automobile, not just from an investment standpoint but something that can be driven and share its rich history with everybody that sees it.
This car is a thing of beauty, really. ever since /drive this guy's videos never fails to amuse me
a new chris harris video!! what stupendous joy.
My dad back in the early 50s after he graduated was on tour in Italy hitch-hiking and managed to have a ride in a Ferrari like this one, not sure exactly which model. All we do know is that the driver was a Ferrari team driver and it was definitely a V12. Dad said the engine sound was out of this world and having come from Oz, he had never seen or heard such a car like this. He went all the way from somewhere in northern Italy down to Rome. What an amazing trip that would have been back then.
Amazing video, car and tribute to Paco
Chris and Neil just increased the value 1 mil EU due to this elusive video. Fantastic enthusiasm for a part of racing history....and Ferrari.
Even Chris doesn't have the audacity to slide a 212:)
God I know you warned me, but i did fall in love with this piece of art.
Damn it. I love this car.
Excellent video Chris.
How can Italians make everything so damn beautiful? Beside the car itself, just look at that engine and the 3 carburetors (I'm assuming). It's like jewelry.
Whoever's doing the editing for Chris is doing a hell of a job
love that shot with Gilles on the wall....
rip paco. great car, welcome to italy, where chickens roam free around f40s. also max's english is perfect.
Beauty on wheels, isn't it? I enjoyed every second of the video, as usual (and probably more than usual)! Great, great, great!
now i want to play the classic arcade game " the great mille miglia " what a beautiful machine
history behind those cars are always fascinating
That's the original paint, amazing!
Beautiful!! Awesome and perfect
I like how it squats down on just Chris' side haha classic car suspension
The sidewall flex is sublime!
I would love to see one of these reimagined today, a no-frills, 2 seater v12 light weight Ferrari Barchetta. No manettino drive mode selection, no paddle shift, just a perfect sunny day mountain road cruiser
Great great work Chris and Neil.
Another great show, thanks Chris and co :D
Yes! More classic cars!
A brilliant red barchetta from a better vanished time.
Does it get any better then this? Does it? i don't think so. Utter perfection.
Always look forward to your videos. Keep em' coming!
More of this Chris! Please.
Such joyful noises
Magical car, but I am super impressed by that lavalier mic that seems to pic up no noise, I know it has a deadcat muffle on it, but that's mind blowingly clean.
just beautiful....
Loved every single bit of this video! Great. G.f.germany
that sound T.T
another great video gentlemen
thank you
More proof that not every show car can be a race car, but every race car can be a show car.
FYI. @ Chris, next time you're on that road (I see it often in your vids), veer right at the top and stop by the Antica Locanda La Canonica in Montalbano. Spectacular view over that valley all the way to Monte Cimone (see snow until late june). The setting and food is fantastic too. Tell them Greg sent you.
Then go up to Zocca, and take the SP623 to Vignola. BEST high speed hill driving road in the province of Modena. Even better on the way back up.
Wow pretty special that they let you drive that car. Reserve of 5 Mil EUR, holy. Once again, great work.. like the drone shots!
Sorry Chris, but there's no way I enjoyed this video more than you enjoyed driving that fine work of art =P
such a stunning car. Maybe my fave Ferrari...
I never enjoyed that as much as you did mr harris.
Chris...... Thank you,
marvelous!!! marvelous! marvelous from CORSA TRIESTE-OPICINA (ITALY)
wow - awesome video, subject, and commentary. And of course the Mechanical Symphony.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful car, and gd luck on the sale
Beautiful car, beautifully filmed. Thank you.
Buonanotte Paco.
Epic! So beautiful.
fantastic video Chris and Neil!