Petrolicious videos just evolved to a whole new level of documentary films. Proper, short documentary films worthy of awards on film festivals around the globe.
Petrolicious videos were introduced to me by Jay Leno. He introduced the guy that puts them on his own site (Petrolicious). Not you tube. So children can't ruin the video's by remarks. I know just don't read them.. I don't usually. Jay said, "I look forward to his video's like some of you look forward to mine. No ego, just telling people to go watch the right way.
I'm a 80s/90s kid and for me, the 964 is by far the most attractive of any generation. The earlier cars are great but lack a certain refinement and the 993 got too curvy and bubbly. The 964 Turbo is still my dream car.
Supercar Advocates Nope, still ugly. The giant spoiler on this one helps because without a wing on the back 964s look like their droopy ass is falling off.
Well... I think we're saying that almost everytime! But that's a real tribute to the quality, work, passion that is poured into this videos. Petrolicious is truly one of the most beautiful things that can be found on the Internet. Point à la ligne.
Damnit, who's cutting onions? This is definitely one of your best releases to date Petrolicious. There's something that just feels right about a Porsche with a passionate German owner.
Maybe people want some kind of car porn, with the car running around roaring instead of some guy talking about how he loves the car. In the end, we barely see the car in this channel. Just some random dude professing his love. It's depressing.
... This guy gets it. Balance. Human emotions and sentiment stirred by automobiles and the visual and aural pleasure of the vehicle in motion, I would say Petrolicious achieves a good middle ground across its content.
Just been checking used prices on 996. They are affordable. Possibly not the prettiest model but still good looking imo. 2000 registered with 74k miles around £12k. Thanks Tom.
You're welcome, Julian. Despite its reputation, I quite like the pre-facelift 996 Carrera. The RSR always had great presence on track. I hope you find something you like.
Bought myself an e92 330i in January. My first performance car, which i adore. But the bmw has given me a taste for fast cars now and i'll be def looking at Porsche's when the time comes to replace. All the best Tom.
Julian Buckley the 3.0 litre BMW power plant is up there with any NA engine Porsche have created. What Porsche 6 do you know that can produce that type of HP over such a wide power band, and still return incredible economy and reliability?
I apologize ahead but some of the American films really suck ass compared to European ones. For example, the one with the hipster who owned the Delta Integrale. One may like the shape, the idea and heritage behind the car but has the owner ever truly driven it? Can the owner even flat out drive? The fact that Americans have money and can own stuff does not really translate in to passion compared to a someone really growing together with the car. Now, I am not generalizing but just saying that SOME of the wealthy owners make faux pas videos compared to magic like this piece here.
"The fact that Americans have money and can own stuff does not really translate in to passion compared to a someone really growing together with the car." No wealthy Americans can have passion? I don't really feel like writing a page explaining why you're an idiot so I'll just single out that quote instead so my countrymen can see it.
First of all, I would like to mention I am talking about the Petrolicious videos not in general (as the first egg head falsely assumed). Secondly, no European supremacy. Really loved the RX-2 and 2002 videos. Thirdly, my point was about "car dealership owning" (NSX video, anyone?) people who seem to be buying cars because they can, not because they have a deeper relationship towards the vehicles. It is the deeper connection that has set some of these videos here apart for me next to the quality of the footage, not just a guy owning some car. You can read it and understand it from the way they speak about the cars and the words they use. In the end I will just add that I am inclined towards guys with a passion towards really pushing the limits not just taking a cozy drive. Coherent and explained opinions are welcome, all the "JMoney689s" can just sod off.
Wunderschöne Geschichte und wunderschönes Auto. Seit 1990 Porsche ist mein Traumwagen. Damals - als ich siebzehn war - ich habe in einem budapester Porsche Salon einen nagelneue, wunderschön olivegrün 911 (964) Targa Carrera 4 gesehen. Es war Liebe auf den ersten Blick.
Cool Hans-Michael rocks! I was stationed in the town of Mannheim & recognize the nearby Hockenheimring. I knew many German guys who did garage Bugs and moved up to crafted 911s. Great story, cars, sounds, cinematography in a great little video.
Beautiful!!! Damn that film was so good! Best film so far from Petrolicious! And i've been watching since Depth of Speed. Can't decide if I wanna get out and drive or take videos of Porsches as well. Cheers guys!
Just got back from a late night 3 hour drive around town, just for the heck of it, "urban exploring". Watched this video and now I feel like going out again! One day I will drive my very own Porsche 911.
bert bever Fortunately. you wont have to go that extreme :p If you ever feel discouraged, just remember, there are thousands of 911's sold ever year. Thousands of people buy these every year. Why not you? Its not like they have any hidden powers. Now, if you were to seel both your kidneys and live in a cardboard box, maybe you would be at a slight disadvantage... :p
Just don't, the Porsche is cool, but there are plenty of GREAT cheap cars for petrolheads. Just get one, enjoy, then another, enjoy it, drive the fuck out of it, another, who knows, in a couple of years you might have a nice Porsche.
The filming and music on this one somehow sets the bar even higher. Literally breathtaking. It seems trite but these videos actually do make my day better.
Shit. What a beautiful, beautiful car. I just love how you can hear all the mechanical sounds in an air-cooled engine. Amazing. And, I love the 964 body style so much more than the current models. Everything just seems so exaggerated with the 964 body. But, in a really good way. When I purchased my E60 M5 new, I had the chance to buy a low-mile 964, with all the right options ticked, from my dentist (Lol. Typical, huh?), for a ridiculously low price. And, I was just too taken aback with owning a brand new, off-the-showroom-floor BMW M5, with a V10, at the time. Well, I still am, to be honest. But, the price he offered it to me for was just crazy-low, compared to what their goin' for now.
Duuuuude. How do you guys manage to reach the same sky high production quality no matter where in the world you shoot? Does the same team travel all over? This is so moving...the photography, music, editing. This vid in particular deserves a billion views. WOW.
There is always something about these types of cars that have a certain feeling and style to them that every motorhead can feel but we can never put our finger on it. They have a certain feeling about it that we can sense but cant quiet tell why we feel this way about it. Its a odd sense but we know there is a history between the driver and the car just by the way the car looks that we can tell that there is something special about it. Its hard to explain.
A couple years back I had the opportunity to get a job where I would clean, take care of and drive one of my best friend's dad's car collection that consisted of at least 6 Porsches. To this day, the most fun I've ever had in a road car was his black 1990 964 Turbo. I can't explain exactly why aside from the power and shift feel, but my god was that car amazing, and this video shows that I think.
I'm quite moved. I hope someday I can do something like that. And I hope, I can speak about my passion for cars and for old Beetle..maybe to you guys :-D
Bonjour! Cette vidéo est juste époustouflante. Tournée avec minutie et dans le moindre souci des détails. La "typ 964 Turbo" alias "965" mais aussi son propriétaire en sont magnifiés. La bande son est tout aussi parfaite. Quelqu'un pourrait-il me dire où trouver cette bande son notamment le morceau se situant à partir des 7 minutes et 23 secondes svp?
when I first saw that rear wing I had goosebumps... all over my body... from an internet video of a car... wtf imagine seeing this in the streets... pure instant orgasm
Wow, awesome video.. From the music choices, to the shots, and of course the story of the driver. I'm not even a huge Porsche fan but this clip gave me goosebumps and had to replay it. Well done!
the only thing i do not like is the rear wing, i think it ruins the whole classic look of the car, BUT i'm pretty sure it serves its purpose since its a racing machine... i just want a classic looking car with lots of wood and leather inside, less buttons and switches, cruise down a coastline road in 50 km/h.. maybe i'm getting old real fast
You know there's something plainly special when you've finished watching a video and check it twice to confirm yourself that you pressed that like button.. I don't recall any other YT channels that gave me the same feeling.
A brilliant clip that so accurately captures my feelings about cars and driving. It has dreams, passion, and fulfilment all rolled into one. Your best so far. Keep it up guys! Now what shall I get out of my garage and drive next.. .. Ur quattro 20V, E39 M5, Megane 265 RS, or Honda (Acura) Integra Type R DC2.. . it's all about the thrill of the drive!
