Dick Johnsons LOST Sierra RS500 Cosworth

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[@paullinfoot6017]

Once again thank you to everyone for your very positive replies , Its not easy to try and please everyone as we all have our own opinions on what we would like to see and hear , but to read such kind comments is great . I have been involved with rs500s for what feels like all my life and i could talk about them every minute i'm awake , lol , so to see others have an interest is just great . Thanks once again to Adam for coming over to do this video and let me tell my stories . We still have other cars we can show so keep looking in . Thanks Paul

[@ravenmaster6364]

Fantastic Paul, it's a great relationship you've got with Adam and we are certainly all gripped when you talk about your love and passion for these amazing cars 👍👍👍

[@nickpendlebury4078]

I remember the Autosport ad that listed the trackstar cars for sale....

[@colinmunro7337]

Is there anything funny about the engine blocks?I ask cause a mate was crew chief for an off road racer in Australia with an ex dir motor,he said it seemed "diffrent"

[@garymallinson2292]

I could make myself comfortable at your kitchen table and let you just talk for a week.

[@davesimpson7416]

Thanks Paul & Adam for your amazing passion of these truely wonderfull machines. Yes Aussie would love to hav em bark. But great to know Yorkshire has em.

[@ukultimaterc]

Could listen to Paul all day, Mr RS500!!! His passion and knowledge for these cars is amazing.

[@stevenhanley4067]

I was just going to comment these exact words buddy.

[@icebergslimington1640]

There is something to be said about guys like this. The passion and the knowledge is amazing.. must be protected at all costs

[@jaglemans6778]

As a kid who grew up in the ‘80’s. It’s so great to see Group A, B, C cars being rediscovered, restored, and out competing again. Such a great era for motorsport.

[@steveedmond9362]

Cannot understand the accent 🎃

[@ryanjagger7609]

Wish my school teachers back in day were as interesting to listen to as this guy , I might have done a bit better in my GCSE's . Top video again Adam thanks for sharing

[@sidlittle4174]

perfect reply.

[@langraman8756]

you wouldn't get job with that accent

[@hamishinglis493]

Unfortunately you cannot teach passion.

[@aussieseanc]

Gregg Hansford was a top motorcycle racer and a great car driver RIP

[@claytonbirang6738]

I watch these cars race live at Winton Raceway with my Dad. Dad was involved with Group C during the 80's and 90's. Spent a lot of time in the pits as a youngster, hanging around the DJR and the Volvo teams. Dad still has a chat to Dick and John Bowe when he gets a racing meet.

[@Brickhazard]

It's crazy to think just two years later when the Skyline was released onto Group A it must of been like a spaceship to Sierra drivers!

[@SmitherinesRacing]

Yes. I’m building the r31 coupe and 32r

[@justin3131ify]

Footwell chequered plate was used to raise the drivers feet off the floor of the car. Because in long races such as Bathurst the floor would get so hot that the drivers were burning their feet. 👍

[@andyblakeman1]

I remember seeing both of these cars racing in the BTCC many times. It's so good to see them with their original Australian racing colour scheme and in such good condition. Thank you Adam and Paul for such a great video.

[@racertwo]

Another great video Adam, well done Paul for another superb restoration, I am very proud of what you have done to both cars, Andy Lloyd, the last custodian of DJR1.

[@davesimpson7416]

As a fellow Yorkshire man, who has lived in NZ for 40 years and a Big DJ fan. This vid is truely amazing journey through the fantastic history of this car and Aussie Motorsport. Would truely be a gem seeing these two at the the worlds best racetrack Bathurst. Great to hear a Yorkshire accent again.

[@derektrotter4287]

If it ain’t Yorkshire it’s fucking shit 😂

[@steveedmond9362]

Hate the accent, cannot understand it

[@greasemonkey4658]

Thankyou to both you and paul for such interesting videos. His knowledge is incredible, could listen to it all day 😄

[@planetneuveo87]

Yet again Adam another cracking upload with Paul. The history of these cars needs to be kept alive, your vids and Pauls resto work truly does the job.

[@tonykeast9966]

I F'ing love Paul's videos. His work is world class, his knowledge is galaxy class and he's dead passionate about his cars. Great talker. Amazing details seal the deal... Top bloke! Cracking vid Adam once again. 👌🙌

[@cameronwheatley3793]

I went to the Bathurst 1000 in 1988, bringing back many memories seeing these cars in all their glory. Thank you for taking time to show them to the world.

[@Tbo1235]

Could listen to Paul all day! Some fantastic knowledge that needs to be recorded , a true legend

[@brixtonsaint]

A visit to Paul’s is never to be missed. Top work to all involved and another great vid Adam

[@alangreenaway7363]

My saph cossie is still sat in the garage not running the engine in it I brought from Paul and I still remember Paul saying on Passionford some 14-15yrs ago when I put up photos of me unloading it off the trailer to work on it down a m8s yard get the engine running and drive it there 😜🤪 Well more kids came along and i still not got around to getting it going 🙃....... But I've said I will not sell the old girl and will get it going one day 😛🥰 Keep these videos coming it gives me a kick up the arse to see what I'm missing 🤗

[@michaelbeattie6953]

Wow. I loved these cars when I was a kid. Awesome to see them in being taken care of. I spoke to Dick about them one day. He reckons they were pretty wild to drive as they had heaps of power that came on all of a sudden due to massive turbo lag.

[@andrewjones4285]

What a brilliant video on these iconic cars. Thanks so much for sharing with us. The attention to detail is amazing and Paul is such a knowledgeable guy. Really interesting to watch. Thanks Adam.

[@simodthebod4256]

Paul needs his own show. Could listen to him all day. Amazing knowledge! Top bloke! 👍🏽

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Adam, just had 50 min of pure heaven watching this mate, Paul, thanks again for your fantastically knowledgeable input, so interesting to listen to, your a walking encyclopedia mate, both cars look just fantastic a credit to your skills. Thank you both for making the time to produce quality video's, very much appreciated and great viewing. Cheers, Alex.

[@user-xq1ms6of5t]

Brilliant brilliant watch, cheers too Paul for sharing his gold, and to you Adam for the time to put it out here for us, 500s were THE touring cars for me and its so cool to relive those Saturday morning grandstand memories. TOP content 🔥🔥🥃

[@GeordietheJoiner]

Thanks Adam and Paul for a absolutely awesome video!! I really connected with this video 👍 I’m an Aussie and I lived in UK Newcastle in the 90s and just loved Cosworths!! I love looking at these cars and hearing the history of the cars is just so awesome plus the connection between our countries is just brilliant . Thanks gentlemen I’ll watch this video a few more times!!!

[@tabsh]

Thanks again Adam and Paul for another amazing upload..DJR2 looks spectacular, a job well done to all involved 👏

[@virgilrytaar9083]

He knows the lot! Hope that knowledge doesnt go when he does, it needs to be written down and passed on. Fantastic

[@omarcominhayyo8180]

Adam, I have to thank you. Your content is amazing. Love your work, and form me your one of the top 3 car programs available. No joke, I love cars it’s a obsession. Very picky at what a car show should have. Yourself, Jonny, and Harry are so enjoyable to watch. So glad your doing what your doing. I am only to happy to watch. Well done your a good man Adam thank you.

[@johnrowell942]

Fantastic video and amazing to see the both DJR. Big thank you to the both of you for this video. Look forward to the next one. The 👍👍👍💯

[@petermac79]

I could listen to Paul all day, font of knowledge and has a real passion

[@jch2211]

Nice video Adam. I recon I could sit and listen to Paul all day he certainly knows his stuff.

[@barfmeister8509]

Wow! These visits to Paul’s place just get better. I didn’t want it to end. Nice oneAdam 👌😎

[@harteck4452]

Bloody Fantastic!! I remember these two cars debut at Calder in 87. Beautiful job on the restoration and love the passion and how proud the owner is. Cheers

[@jonrobertpurvis402]

Nailed it again Adam..... Awesome content and the knowledge Paul has clearly shines when he talks... He's a walking encyclopaedia of a man who truly loves his work... Imagine rolling up to work each day with that lot sat looking back at you... Love coming back in off Neet shift to a new upload... Keep it up fella 🌃😉👌

[@robcossie3108]

What a cool guy Paul is, proper enthusiast, bought parts off him years ago for my cossie , he was full of useful information,living the dream.

[@fiestaturbo]

Brilliant story about DJR2, Paul is truly a pleasure to listen to. Great video

[@Lukeashley2323]

Love the video visits to Pauls some really cracking stuff you both make a good pair and its great to see the Ford History being kept alive well done Adam keep em coming.

[@craiglawson8804]

Thanks again Adam could listen to Paul's knowledge all day long 😊👍. Great vids mate. Your a lucky lad getting in that amazing garage 👍👍

[@erictheviking1977]

As an Australian touring car/supercar fan who watched these cars on track back in the day, both of these cars look fantastic. Love listening to Paul he has a lot of knowledge on these cars and as other commenters on here have said, I could listen to him all day talk about these cars.

[@sliderno1155]

Fantastic story and incredible to see these cars back in perfect condition. Mega, just two lads chatting, well done

[@andymurdoch1346]

Great video guys. Restoring these rare competition cars is great to see. A great chapter of Ford's competition history.

[@16valvevaux37]

I'm a Vauxhall man but still love all things motorsport, thank Adam and Pau!!

[@andrewbonhomme8069]

Great work and fantastic to see cars like this restored. As an Aussie great to see the passion for our cars

[@mickyanderson3639]

Cracking history lesson from Paul again.

[@ChrisBrown-dy8ts]

Great video Adam, it’s always fascinating when I’m at Paul’s, all the interesting stuff, BMX,s Snap On toolboxes and his miniature scale motor bikes are amazing , have a look next time your there.

[@01cosworth]

Fantastic Vlog both of you, I just didn’t want it to finish. You two should consider doing more RS500 Vlogs covering everything, I guarantee you it will attract many followers.I miss my 500 SO much and my ambition is to own another one soon. Thanks to you both. Nick

[@MarkDurham52]

Love to hear the knowledge and passion in the conversation…. Look forward to the next episode when you visit Paul.

[@philiphutton9422]

Great video Adam. I grew up watching touring cars and in particular Bathurst with dad. The DJR RS500s were part of a golden era of Motorsport in Australia.

[@richardhasted4445]

What an absolute legend Paul is another cracking video could listen to his knowledge all day long and never get bored. Was given 2 options tonight my Mrs or this video guess I’m in the dog house 😂 keep up the good work guys

[@biglad4499]

Fantastic video once again, very informative and Paul is obviously an immensely knowledgeable and accommodating guy. Great stuff 👏 👍

[@PaulinhoThompson]

A great video, and these videos with Paul are magic.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

I’m bamboozled how you haven’t got more subscribers Alan, your videos are very interesting and you have nice way about you..

[@jondrizzle4554]

Brilliant these are the cars that started my passion.... as a kid used to love watching djr on tele always cheering for him to win My dad used to take us to watch the btcc when the rs500s were racing Then my uncle bought a sapphire cosworth brand new that confirmed my love for these machines as I owned one 30 years later 😍

[@steveandemmafrost2282]

Love ur videos I'm laid up with a cancerous tumour on my right leg. These keep me entertained.

[@dmdays2390]

The Bosch original fuel system on dgr1 sounds awesome comparing it to a modern fuel map even though it's more efficient and has better a start up another great upload Adam🥇

[@johncarne1055]

Wow...I'm from Australia and this story is fabulous half way through I had to let friends know about it. Who cares where DJR1 and DJR2 are so long as they are in the hands of enthusiasts Dick would be proud..well done and hi from down under.

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thanks John , I have spoken with Ryan Story a few times and Dick is pleased all his sierras are alive and well , I have spoken with dick via email , a great bloke who is passionate about the sierra years .

[@duncandales4716]

Great video Adam 👍as someone has said Paul’s a true enthusiast about the RS500 n his knowledge is amazing you can just listen to him all day long a true legend in the Ford scene 👍👍

[@bondy284]

Fantastic video 👏👏👏Fond memories of seeing them both racing back in the day🇦🇺

[@sampinna6833]

What a fantastic find! Would love to see these cars back here in Australia especially at Mt Panorama Bathurst.

[@stifla]

What a very interesting man Paul is. Some great content again Adam.

[@JB-np4lp]

Amazing interview & cars. The story of the lost DJR2 is epic.

[@ravenmaster6364]

Another great video Adam, whenever you head over to Paul's I'm enthralled, so very enjoyable that everything else is put on hold! I've seen some of Paul's cars at the Footman James classic show here in Manchester a few times and they were out of this world, truly stunning, shamefully I've only realised through these videos that they were Paul's cars and I wish i would have known and been able to have a quick chat in person with him at the shows. I've watched a video fairly recently (well during "lockdown") on KZbin about Dick Johnson, a sort of aussie car show it was "unique car magazine" and he talks about the cars being very low on power, I'm pretty sure he says on the dyno they struggled to make 90 hp without the turbo fitted! But hes says when it was fitted and given 2.4 bar they gave 680hp and the power was there with a delivery like flicking a light switch!!!🤣🤣 and that very good drivers just couldn't live with them when they came to drive them! what a car!! They are so special and the way Paul treats them and cares for them is outstanding, when he says he loves them he truly means it you can tell 👏👏👍👍, with this level of passion and knowledge I'm surprised Paul wasn't involved with one of the many race teams back in this golden period. For me as a kid Saturday mornings were a trip to Gregg's the bakers with my dad, and home to watch the touring cars on tv, Grandstand with Steve Ryder hosting from the studio, Rouse, Soper, Hoy, Mahoney, Bristow, Gravett, Harvey, and the late Mike Smith (rest in peace) Thanks for the great videos and thanks for linking up with Paul too, its brilliant to watch listen and learn from him.

[@css172]

These have got to be worth Silly money! Fantastic restoration job and great story telling.

[@MrAlexinferno]

How amazingly beautiful these cars are) You have a great channel!

[@chunkylove76]

What I would like to know is what sort of bell end gives this vid a thumbs down Another great vid 👍👍👍👍👍

[@crunchytheclown9694]

Holden v8 fans lol

[@youtube-is-hopeless]

A disgruntled Aussie. They suffer from terrible tall poppy syndrome and it will really piss off Dick Johnson fans that the cars are in the UK even though Dick sold them to a UK based racing group. Thank goodness Paul owns one and Ian has the other. Both are in obviously safe hands.

[@crunchytheclown9694]

@@youtube-is-hopeless they are in good hands and we still have plenty of them

[@catzeye1000]

What a cracking in depth knowledge Paul has, great vid again, love listening to the tales ect of the cars, even just watching dick Johnson doing qualifying laps in these cars just makes ya want one, the both look stunning together too

[@ivanwinter6740]

Awesome video - thanks for restoring these great cars

[@cardo2005]

It's like listening to your 2 mates in the pub, fantastic video guys.

[@Troub11]

I’ve spent hours studying the journey of Dick Johnson the man the legend he’s life/racing story is absolutely incredible but...... it must grind him inside to know us pommy’s own the most important RS500s of the ERA, even Andy Rouses kaliber/Brock Mobil 1 car is back in the UK. 😊 . Great video very informative thanks Paul for your knowledge, and keeping the story’s alive 👍🏻😎

[@alexboyde8129]

Eight years of dedication = £ priceless in my eyes. Look forward to seeing DJR2 racing at the Gold Cup at Oulton!

[@michaelneale7813]

good video insight history of these imacuelate touring car legends very well put together so much looking forward to the next vid .

[@jaglemans6778]

Just subscribed and catching up on all your Group A RS500 vids. Great stuff.

[@raydeacon]

Love these cars, remember Johnson/Bowe coming to Silverstone, they impressed me enough that I went to Bathurst, then they came to England as the Trackstar cars, great stuff.

[@steven907]

Great video as usual Adam I wish Paul could read that book to me of a night time he's got one of those voices just made for falling asleep listening too in a good way 👍👌 some workmanship on djr2 amazing cheers Adam her a vid 👍👊👏👏👏

[@deepee21104]

never get bored with these videos........on the 10th october 1994 i picked up my white 3dr....no car ive had since was as special.....a good 500 was around 9 grand.......

[@kmc7355]

My older brother just bought a moonstone blue 3 door (He had a Graham Goode Racing tuned one in the 90s which was written off) and the money they go for now is scary.

[@jackgtir1]

love these videos .. keep them coming fella !

[@mjepson3691]

Absolutely brilliant could watch these videos all day quality

[@gedruane4206]

i could listen to paul all night long he certainly knows his stuff

[@raythorpe4838]

Firstly, great video again mate. Could listen to this gudge all day, very knowledgeable guy. 👏👏👍

[@peter8084]

Those cossies look sweet and the man’s knowledge is awesome 👍🏿

[@jalfrey21]

Absolutely brilliant to watch and listen too thank you if I could ever own one of these cars they were just awesome I did get to meet DJ at Silverstone in 1988 another top bloke.

[@stevetindal4209]

Great video Adam, some collection of cars and knowledge that Paul has🙏

[@scottthompson2481]

Loved it , great video as always Adam . All the best guys .................

[@mosca3289]

Super interesting to get into the details of the different builders and specs.

[@dsrrenrodgers6964]

Another amazing video Adam, keep them coming

[@MattyFPVx]

Wow. Love it, Adam. Keep em' coming

[@davidkelly3705]

Love these videos. Paul knows is stuff 👌🏻👌🏻

[@secretRBRman]

Thanks for this! much love from queensland!

[@charliewolf7500]

So glad Adam Smith speech was subtitled.

[@jacklee2856]

Top video very interesting after watching this I keep getting videos in my in box on these cars 🤗

[@stevehertfordshire1879]

I could watch videos like this all day....

[@k9-unit-australia275]

I used watch the cossys roar around Bathurst as a kid. The sound of them racing was spine tingling. DICK JOHNSON IS STILL A RACING GOD HERE IN AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 I actually have a picture somewhere of me as a kid sitting in Dicks cossy.

[@DazOwen001]

Love these kinds of videos, keep them coming! Leave the videos of crummy Corsas to other KZbin'rs!

[@dyran85]

Pretty impressed that a Pom on the other side of the world knows so much about the the racing history of our great dick Johnson and our great race 🇦🇺 so much respect to you sir 😀

[@paullinfoot6017]

Thank you for the kind words .

[@MrMikrace]

The floor plate for the drivers feet is to protect from the immense exhaust heat going under the RHD seat. Wasnt an issue on the LHD cars.

[@paullinfoot6017]

I have 3 LHD touring cars in the workshop now and all of them have a floor plate , and every LHD car i have seen or worked on also has them , and the exhaust is on the other side , Also DJR 2 was fitted in period with a floor plate

[@MrMikrace]

@@paullinfoot6017 Ok fair enough. Sounds like you know more than me about it!! My dad raced a Volvo grpA out here in Australia and I remember the Sierra's pretty well and though the exhaust exited out under the drivers door... but could never afford to own one so definitely could be wrong. I remember a story of someone driving a grpA Sierra without the floor plate and it melted the sole of their driving boot! Haha. I have an old rx7 race car now with the exhaust under the pedals and I definitely need the raised alloy plate to keep the boots cool. Maybe I got my stories mixed up. Loving all the videos of "our" grpA Sierra's you have deprived us of 😝

[@paullinfoot6017]

@@MrMikrace The exhaust always exits from the right hand side on a sierra as that's the side the turbo is mounted , You wouldn't cross the exhaust under the floor to the other side as there simply isn't enough ground clearance to do so . What Volvo did your Dad drive ? I'm good friends with Gianfranco Brancatelli , and as i'm sure you know he also drove a group A volvo so your dad may know him or raced against him in period .

[@MrMikrace]

@@paullinfoot6017 My dad built and drove the only Aussie Volvo. Wasn't a factory car like all the others. It has been restored and sold a few times now. May even be in Europe now like many of the Aussie cars. Edit: only Aussie 440T grpA Volvo. I think there was a non turbo v6 also.

[@willcarter001]

Great video Look forward to them all Adam 👍👍

[@jordan-mcc]

Love the videos up at Paul's so interesting. would love to have a look around his place

[@alastairstanley3165]

Love listening to Paul great guy👍🏾

[@ryanmochrie1]

Went to comment on the wheels because I remember the 7 spoke gold wheels went to google images came back again to comment and he explained the wheels as I was commenting 😂

[@Adam151082]

😂

[@NoName-gu9tf]

Awesome as always Adam 👏

[@trickydickydoudlebug]

What a guy. Love this. Summed up in the very last word on the video - "class"

[@westy1620]

Another cracking video with Paul,more of the same please Adam..