The accelerator linkage connects to eight throttles and the edges of Iain’s mouth. Foot down, throttles snap open and mouth stretches into that life affirming grin! Love it.
I love Tyrell’s face when he waits for the engine to kick in and then starts smiling because of emotions. So human, so real. Could watch this all day long...he did make his passion his job - so happy for him. You can see this every episode
The Lamborghini Silhouette and the Jalpa are my all time favorite Lamborghini's. It's absolutely impossible to find either one for sale anywhere. Driving this Jalpa looks like so much fun. Thank you.
That smile on Iain’s face says it all. This is a chap who has probably driven more exotic cars than I can name and yet he still gets a rise out of that great Lamborghini V8. Thanks for taking us along on the ride. 🙏
@@johnsmith1474 A bit unfair. He’s driving a client’s pride and joy so he’s not going to upset him. I’m sure his client knows it anyway. He can’t take it too far and he can’t take it over the speed limit. North Wales police are strict and hard on people speeding however good the driver might be. I personally like the camerawork. Not constantly dodging and cutting to other views. It’s a technical film not a movie!
@@johnsmith1474 John Smith (I don't believe that) no content and acidic ignorant comments; why do I think you are nothing but an ignorant juvenile troll?
Was I glad I didn't see this one yet, what a delight, now I regret I did not take my Morgan out this afternoon, because there was no sun and I decided to do administration. This sound, the open driving, but most of all, Iain, who not only really understands it all, but can bring it so perfectly, thank you!!!
I remember taking one (blue) out from Portman (George Street). A most amazing engine is the overwhelming memory... I wanted to do a deal to trade up to a Countach after 2 years. We couldn't agree - so I moved on. Ended up with a fibreglass 308 (from DK Engineering). Also a fabulous car... (and more beautiful).
In 1984 while working at a 4 start restaurant in Knoxville Tn. I was outside changing the Marquis and I first saw one. The customer couldn't get it it to start and he asked me where the nearest dealer was and I thought probably Atlanta Georgia ? I told him I had a lot of Fiats and we decided to roll it off lol ( 70K exotic) and it bellowed out the most glorious sound I'll soon not forget.Without a doubt the Jalpa and Javelin were the best sounding engines I've ever heard.
As someone with a Jalpa, it's nice to hear someone make a nice video with great audio quality and actually give it the beans. They make such a glorious sound. All the videos I see are early shifted and you hardly get a taste of the car. Love them so much. I've converted mine to EFI with ITBs and the response is a massive difference.
There's this stretch of road on the A45 in Olton, going from Acocks Green to Solihull which passes a petrol station and goes under the railway bridge. I was doing my A-levels in 1985/1986 and worked nights there on occasion. One Saturday night - actually Sunday morning around 2-3am - two of these came haring over the hill side-by-side towards me (away from Birmingham), with one of them on the wrong side of the road including going around the traffic lights on the wrong side - feet flat to the floor - one red and one black. From my vantage of the locked petrol station shop, they were probably in my view for no more than 3 seconds but I knew instantly what they were and remember them as clearly as if I were still standing there, open-mouthed. Two weeks later, two guys on custom sports bikes (built around Harris frames they told me - they were regular customers of the Mobil petrol station as it was back then) zoomed past going the other way, at least at 100mph, again both side-by-side and both pulling wheelies. I saw some odd things whilst working there (including a weird fight where two parties threw crockery at each other, smashing boxes of plates all over the forecourt - a story for another time) but also some occasionally glorious things (brand new red 635CSL, Ferrari Daytona, 4x rally-prepped 6R4s all stopping together to fill-up).
I owned a very early model, wonderful sound even better in the flesh. Good for 150...I've been told, flat out, what a noise. The steel roof section is stored behind the driver, in and its heavy. You won't bump into another one all year at car shows, and it's a Lamborghini, sold when it was just the Countach and that, oh and the LM could be found. Glorious sound and quite practical.
Living in South Florida, USA, every Lamborghini I see is in constant boulevard mode, a smug display of the owner’s wealth, driven like an Accord, the better to be seen. Seeing you put this Jalpa to its paces on the open road is a wonderful balm to the silliness I see daily.
It’s like a automotive history hit, these are absolute gems. I’m discovering Cars I never knew even existed and the history behind them. Better still work to keep them alive on the road continues.
Another amazing video. I can’t remember the last time I saw a Jalpa. That astonishing weight difference leads me to believe that the Silhouette maybe the better drivers’ car. Regarding engine noise, I prefer the sound of cross plane crank V8s, with my favourite being the Maserati Granturismo S 4.7.
Thanks, a great series…who else could have made this series? No one. These Lambos and most of the cars you feature are enigmas…when they were new there was no internet; to find out about them we were at the mercy of car magazines of the day. I was round the corner to Amari at lunchtime today so went to see what they had in. The usual range of modern Ferraris Lambos and McLaren. The car that I would have driven home was a Daytona tucked at the back of the showroom. I do like modern exotica, current favourite is the Huracan (topically), but for driving pleasure I prefer the analogue oldies.
I first saw one of these in the film Rocky 4, in 1985 where stallone was washing it in his driveway with the numberplate " SOTHPAW" (southpaw) if you look carefully , nice touch there I thought , along with a red countach in front of it, I believe he had just taken delivery of them both and wanted them in the film for his character . What a glorious machine , so rare and you will never see a premiership footballer driving one . 👍 👍 👏 👏
Iain you're the man, so however you pronounce it is correct! Thanks for showing the Jalpa. I'm still very intrigued by this car as there isn't much out there to see about it. You guys are top notch!
I'm glad Ian did this series because prior to these I had a very poor concept about the baby lambos thanks to top gear and Doug Demuro. They basically stated these cars were slow, heavy and not very agile, something that I don't believe is accurate after seeing these videos.
I LOVE the Jalpas. I remember them well when in production. If I had my 'druthers, I'd buy one in need of "help", and then resto-mod it. Upgrade everything under advisement from an expert for significantly higher performance. What a great chassis, platform, to do that to.
The carb adjustment was instantly shown - late in the video - shows the passion and care and knowledge that TRUE expert workshop can provide. Great job Tyrell and team.
Awesome as always. Brings back memories of going down to London with my dad in the early 1990s to test drive a Jalpa at Pullicino Classics in London. My dad didn't have the balls to go ahead with the purchase but I'll never forget the hour long test drive we had with the roof off heading out of London on the A3. He turned down another one closer to home which was an ex Lambo UK or magazine featured car, Alan Hughes was selling it in Coppull, it was mint and I did my all to try to get my dad to buy it but he bought a 911 instead.
Lovely little car. I like the slightly understated (by Lamborghini standards) styling and shape. I'm a fan of V8s that burble, rather than scream, too. Love the way you go from calm, reserved and factual to the big grin and "Woohoo" when you put your foot down.
It’s great to see an older gent in the trade still having bags of enthusiasm for driving. He’s right about modern fuels and carbs, I work with motorcycles and carbed bikes are not fairing well, unless run on super
I've been waiting for this episode! I've always loved the Jalpa, a very underrated car. Thanks for sharing. Definitely agree, this over a 308 if I had the choice.
I came into a new appreciation for the Jalpa after spending an entire day in one while driving in the hills in Monte Carlo. And it was the only exotic car I've ever been in where there was more room than I needed, I actually had to move the seat forward just a tad had tons of room inside was surprised - and the seats were really comfy. Loved the gated shifter.
Anyone else see Iain as the next 'Joker' (@ 7.07) in the Batman movies 🤣 Seriously though, who else could do this great little V8 justice - Thanks Iain 👍
Thank you for making such good content on classic cars mr Tyrrell. Having seen all three, I must say my personal favorite would have to be the Silhouette (and what a color!)
I loved loved loved this, Iain! More drives please. It's such a rush to see and hear the car driven and revvvvvved up. Beautiful landscapes too! Vrooooooom, 007!
I like both V8 sounds, flat plane and cross plane.......I love the test drive videos, they are a hoot!! It brings out the adolescent in all of us, even when we are watching...
I love the Fiat parts bin switchgear and the indicator/horn stalk looks like it came out of a Marina or Allegro🙂. This has always been one of the first cars I'd put into my dream garage.
In years to come we will really miss the petrol engine. The buzz and excitement can never be replaced by electric character less cars. Look at the expression on his face, anyone who appreciates cars will be smiling and understanding his excitement as he drops that Lamborghini down the box and floors it. Awesome.
I remember in the 80s CAR followed a postie who had saved his money and brought one of the Jalpa cars from the factory. They did an article on going with the gentleman and whose previous car was a Triumph Herald! . They then did a road test when they got back to the UK. If I remember the colour was similar to the one Ian is driving but might have been gray.
Love the professional 'voice-over' with moving images... And also the drive by with the exhaust note going into the distance.. more of that please Ian. 👍
Iain, I thank you greatly for clearing up the misconceptions I have long had regarding V8's. Now I know why a Ferrari 308 GTS sounds so different from a Corvette!
I’ve always really liked the Jalpa - it always reviewed well in Car magazine in the 80s - if I was ever in the market for a Lamborghini, this would be the one I’d choose!
Bro, that Jalpa put a smile on your face! I remember as a kid reading about the Jalpa in Road n Track magazine and thinking...do I want the Jalpa or the 308? Great video and also the first 2 were awesome. Very informative! I've always thought the Ferrari, Lambo, and others smaller v8s and v6s (246 please) would be more fun to drive in real life than the Countaches, Testarossas, etc. Thanks for sharing the cars (our dreams) you work on. It brightens up a too often dull day.
This one is going into my favorites. I love the Jalpa. When I was 15 I got to sit in one and it is still to this day one of the biggest automotive thrills I've ever had. The engines and transmissions were pretty solid and could take hard driving. With a bigger and more powerful engine you could leave a Ferrari 308/328 in the dust. Prices on these are now really heading for the moon.
As a kid in the 80s my tastes were quite conservative and these really didn't register with me at the time. But add a few decades, a splash of nostalgia and of course that burbling V8 and I find myself wishing I could go back and relive that time.
The adjustments to the mid range jets was quite clear on the video. You could see the snappier response to the throttle as you floored it. Well diagnosed Iain, and thanks for another interesting and enjoyable video.
Watching the smiles in this video told me all I need to know about this special vehicle. Iain, your face says it all brother!! Well done. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Cheers from California.
Jalpa is actually a Spanish word, referring as usual to a line of fighting bulls. It therefore has a Spanish 'J', pronounced as an 'H'. I personally don't find the Jalpa's eighties blocky styling that attractive. I can only imagine what a 3.5 updated Uracco would have been like. That truly was a pretty car. On the power, it is well known that Ferrari and Lamborghini lied through their teeth about power outputs and performance in the 1970s. A carb 308 probably made a true 230 BHP against the 250 quoted and that makes the drop for the 308i a little more understandable. Similarly, I would think the Jalpa was the first of the line where they actually had to tell the truth and it does indeed make 10% or so more than the 3 litre cars.
The first Lamborghini I ever saw in person was a black Jalpa back in the 80’s. Wilmington North Carolina at a company called L&L International was a grey-market importer and it was sitting out front.
