This is what I like. No dubstep music. No fake drama or stupid self imposed deadlines. No gimmicks, no jumpy editing, just absolutely beautiful meat and wonderful potatoes, no nonsense business! For standard RU-vid fare I often prefer average everyday cars, but when supercar machinery is this raw and special I can’t help but be impressed. Thank you for staying true to your crew!
Yes. This is probably the only channel, other than maybe Jay Leno, where you’ll see Ferraris and Lamborghinis without atlanta rap music blasting and rappers twerking in the background.
If you have a solid base, you don’t need all that distraction. Unfortunately, most don’t and have to throw in every bell and whistle to gain attention.
Watching Iain talking about cars, is almost like watching Bob Ross painting. Very soothing and calming. Thank you very much for your vids. I enjoy them a lot!!!
Me too ol' chap. I had to rewind the first 5 minutes. I didn't hear a word he said. Oh my... The red... the ♥️♥️ RED... I to so enjoy Iain's Ommmmm-Like way of telling & teaching. Only at this level of the market. Mr. Tyrelll makes it seem so accessible. I'm smart enough to know that it isn't. Jesus...those twelve cylinder beauties are making my cheeks flush😏
This is why the channel is so special. I've seen 100 F40 videos/reviews but none of them have ever got under the pelt of one past 'it's made of carbon fibre'. Really looking forward to seeing how this resto progresses...
The carbon sits in the areas to make it look like it’s a carbon construction.The carbon side panels make it look like a tub but are cosmetic. Underneath are two flimsy tubes. In fact the whole chassis is made of steel tubing so small gauge you really fear for anyone having an accident..
@@mark4lev Didn't realise that. Looking at the carbon fibre (down along the side where the seats are situated), it looks as if it's a complete carbon tub, like the 4C.
@@mark4lev the entire body is carbon kevlar. The chassis is tubing but it’s still incredibly strong for what it is. The car came out in the late 80s…it’s not gonna be close to as safe as anything modern but it’s still decently safe. This is especially true if you compare it to anything older. You should be fearing for the safety of someone driving something from the 60s or 70s not the late 80s.
@@lkearney7299 that’s what they wanted you to think…. It’s quite clever really. No one had the ability to do a carbon road car tub back then. The McLaren F1 was the first. I actually love the F40 it’s great
@@Idek10000 the body is not structural. The chassis is basic. DK engineering in the uk are building group A roll cages to go into these cars and have a project car in development.
omg! i never realized the engine was THAT close to the seats! fascinating to see the cars from your angles. Thanks Iain, you are the best on the internets!
Hi Iain, I wanted to compliment you on the video. It's really nice to see the attention towards restoration of the original parts; as you say it really keeps the car as original as possible. Bag tanks are indeed quite a chore for the owners and were due to the haste with which Ing. Nicola Materazzi had to complete the car: Enzo Ferrari wanted it to be ready in August so there was only a time of 10 months to finish it, and many components stayed 'as they were' from the GTO Evoluzione. When well maintained (i.e. not revved from cold or on terrible roads), the F40 is remarkably reliable, probably because it represents a very extreme evolution of the 308 after the engine was positioned longitudinally and new kevlar reinforcements were glued to the chassis and the turbocharging was perfected. For a 2+ m car, I should think it represents great value in terms of running costs, since the owner will have nothing to worry about regarding touch-screen infotainment or electric seats or dual-clutch transmission, since it's simply not there :-) Hope to enjoy more of your video commentary.
Well, thank You Ian for this astute elaborate insight on the F40. It is such a delight to experience a profound in-depth explanation and in your relaxed conveyed bright manner. This upload has been a joy again :)
Iain, thank you for your thoughtful and responsible approach to preservation/restoration. Sure, fully restored cars are beautiful but you can’t restore originality.
You sir are one of the most respectful people I have ever listened to. The love of these cars and attention to the details when restoring them is what makes you successful.
That "ethos" you describe reminds me of the same principles I was taught at the School of Architecture concerning restoring old buildings: do as much as needed, no more. In your words: be "sympathetic". I really respect your work sir. I hope you'll continue showing us great content.
Thank you Iain for taking the time to share this, it is as close as I'll ever get to seeing the workings of an F40 and to have it explained with your expertise is truly a treat!
TCW is seen as a British Institution for me and many others Iain. Not only do you get into the nuts and bolts of cars most of us could only wish to own, you bring us such unique and special guests such as Tony and Enzo’s personal assistant, notwithstanding the occasional spirited drive! Please keep the content coming - delighted to subscribe to help the channel. All the best from Scotland.
Discussion of the paint on the F40 reminded me of an anecdote: I once had my car in for service at the local Mercedes dealership. While they were working on my car, I wandered into the showroom to admire the new cars. This was when matte paints were the new (and as it turned out temporary) fad. I mentioned to a sales rep how beautiful the matte white was, he laughed and told me someone else had just asked him if the factory forgot to polish the paint...
If for some unfathomable reason I ever ended up working at Tyrell's, I wouldn't get any work done as I'd just be spending my time looking at things. Just very still, intently looking. Maybe smelling a bit as well. No work would be done though. Rest assured. An amazing place to be. Congratulations on an incredible business Ian. Thanks the videos. Always a delight. Appreciated very much.
This channel is the answer to the question “What is the complete opposite of your Honda restoration business?” Actually, nobody has really asked us that, but if they did, we would immediately point them here! Simply stunning and elegant work on some truly spectacular machinery. Thank you so much for sharing legendary cars like the F40 - and your impressive knowledge of them with us, Mr. Tyrrell!
As always, your vlogs are a spear joy to watch the level and attention of detail of work and also the lengths you go to! But then! One should and well done to you a your team Ian! Congratulations to you all! I cannot wait for part two! I am waiting with utter excitement for your next vlog! 😉😊☺
I never cared for the look of the F40, but from an engineering viewpoint as well as an historical one it's positively beautiful! I love the care you take with preserving everything as original as possible. Watching your work is almost as much archeology as it is mechanics. Anything can be rebuilt, but they're original only once. I'm so glad you take such great pains to preserve original wherever possible.
Wow, I remember when that was new, had no idea of all there little details about this super car. Can’t wait to watch this series. Thank you for talking all of us along on this journey and for the amazing owner having you work on this show pice
It interesting to see how close that engine really is to the driver with the inspection panel removed. Looking forward to seeing Mr. Tyrell giving an in depth class on this F40. I remember reading everything I could find about this and the 959 back when they were new. I recall seeing an F40 in showroom of Shelton Ferrari once, amazing to see one up close.
I rode in one of those as a child sitting up on the center console, with my father in the passenger seat and his friend driving up Hwy 1 California. Unforgettable experience beautiful car and as always great video.
I love the commentary you gave about the extensive work that is going to be done on this car. Great content as always. I learn something new about cars every time I watch your videos. Thank you for that
Love it, this channel is a bliss! Regarding the non removable rear pann#els for the 355 and 348: perhaps because they used a different chassis tech, that cover was structural and it wasn't possible to be removable. The F40 space frame chassis is different. I could be wrong though.
Amazing content. The 1:18 scale model of an F40 i bought it 1989 is what got me in to cars. I’ve always remembered 478bhp of the F40 and I joke to my kids that the F82 M4 I have a daily has 480bhp. It’s mad how cars have evolved
In 2012 I was fortunate enough to do a photoshoot and drive an (early spec non-cat/non-adjustable suspension) F40 and an LP5000QV Countach back to back in Japan at a rapid pace. I was quite surprised to find the Countach the more comfortable (albeit hot) of the two. The F40 was so visceral and extrapolated so much information from the road surface that I was forgiven twice by the owner on a single outing for assuming I had broken something, when in fact it was merely rocks hitting the carbon underbelly and creaking of the substructure. On boost, it pulled like a freight train, and the roar of the flat plane crank V8 was completely drowned out by the jet-like wail of the twin IHI turbines. I found the very basic folding Halfords plastic key and the rubber plunger start button of particular amusement… When we returned to the shop where it was being serviced, I was asked if I’d like to have (as a souvenir) the spare main headlight sitting on the shelf in the shop with the crack in the glass. I kindly declined over and over, still shook up by the once-in-a-lifetime drive that had just occurred. In retrospect, I really should’ve accepted the light…
Iain, I absolutely love the content! Your work gives us a front row seat to some of the most interesting cars ever built. Further, I appreciate the fact that money is not discussed. The focus is the knowledge and experience you and others have accumulated over many years. Huge fan!!
@@iain_tyrrell :) cool thanks. I have an Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 I've just imported from Italy. There isn't much info on them on RU-vid. It would be great to see Iain shed a light on them if he is familiar with the car. Or even just an old MK1/MK2. The mini is such a great car. Thanks a lot
Drove into Cirencester last year and an F40 went blasting past in the other direction. Pretty certain it was Nick Mason because, ten seconds later it was followed by an Aston Ulster. Not many people have one of those either. What a moment. It was properly being driven, as it should be!
Iain, I just have to say I appreciate your videos so much. I find them lovely and meditative to watch while preparing dinner. Thank you and please keep it up!
Thanks for pointing out the differences in The fuel tanks not many people know about the different versions for different markets as so many Euro examples are now stateside.
Hello Ian another Super Video Special from the F40 amazing and absolutely interested. I say thank you for effort. I love your Thematik Technical Interior Trim and History. Greetings from Germany
