Chris Harris drag races his glorious old Citroën 2CV | Chris Harris Drives | Top Gear

‘First one to get to the gates.’ The brief was simple, actually getting there was a bit more difficult. After years of arguments, Chris Harris and his mate Andrew Frankel decide to settle the score once and for all. Whose Citroën 2CV was quicker?
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[@tomfox747]

Chris. I think I can speak on behalf of almost the entire community when I say. More please. This is brilliant.

[@tommihommi1]

the two hour extended cut of them just walking back and forth between the cars comparing the little differences

[@MrLundefaret]

Andrew Frankel is a perfect match for Chris. This is what Top Gear should be like!

[@philipschrantz8402]

YES PLEASE. This is brilliant!

[@Kiret123]

this is the Top Gear we wanted ! ! ! :D great, genuine bants

[@MGBranco]

Ahahahaha! Chris has lots of mods in his crumpy 2CV! That's not fare! The other gentleman is right! Ahaahahah! Forget the other shit cars and bring more 2cv content plz! I had One 2cv and 2 dyanes when I was young and it were a real blast of a car! Great great fun!

[@FuriousHoon]

Far better content than that produced by all these social media influencers, couple of old CVs racing in a field is the content we need!

[@4literv6]

Great comment! I can't tell you how loud and hard I laughed. The first time I ever saw. "Social media influencer" as an actual vocation. 😂

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

It really warms my heart to see.

[@ValentinIlie1911]

Tired of supercar showcases with no actual human input

[@caprise-music6722]

I’m just here to say *AGREED*

[@benholroyd5221]

Bugger the influencers, this is better than current Top Gear

[@sunnylam2284]

For those who are wondering, Andrew Frankel's 2CV was the one rebuilt on TV by Edd China on Wheeler Dealers.

[@leon-benn]

Lol

[@k13ehr]

That'll be why it lost.

[@LACKIN_ACE]

Thanks! 👍

[@J0mama1]

@@k13ehr LOL. Ouch

[@k13ehr]

@@J0mama1 I much prefer Ant Anstead, his mouth annoys me though for some obscure reason, maybe I was frightened by an Elvis impersonator as a child 😁😆😅🤣

[@nobodyblues]

these two need a show on their own

[@6th.replicant577]

Hear! Hear!

[@davidb6576]

I just posted my own comment that they should be the Top Gear presenters. No real need to find a third, but if the right chap was found it could work.

[@Sam-es6ui]

they are too similar

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

Chris has officially made Top Gear proper Top Gear again. Well done.

[@anthonycastelluci9225]

Prop Gear...a show about motor boating.

[@Ozmandius]

A believable but very temporary and thin facade.

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

@@Ozmandius the substance is partly there. Two good friends who are both experienced car enthusiasts and have a good sense of humour

[@BruDia]

Look let's not compare, let's forget it and move on. He and the new crew made it in a new whole thing but no one can beat the trio. So this might appeal new audience and that but that's something else entirely.

[@BruDia]

Also part of the reason was their producer Andy Wilman who had a different format for the old one

[@davidjohnrees]

Please continue to film Chris doing other car things, for us proper car people.

[@windriver2363]

Chris is so much better when he's doing his own thing, rather than reading out corporate scripted rubbish.

[@mediacc8372]

veryntrue

[@10Tenths]

A Chris Harris video like old times!? 2020 has almost redeemed itself! 🙌

[@jonclark25]

There's been 1 or 2 like this lately. I think Chris has put his foot down😅🥳

[@gottliebdee263]

ALMOST. It's gonna take a whole lot more effort to wash the the stink of Top Gear from him.

[@richardharrold9736]

@@gottliebdee263 he basically saved Top Gear. The series' he did with Reid and LeBlanc were the best TG had been in years.

[@DS-uj3bt]

Nah 2020 has no where near redeemed itself...its just that so much shit happened that u forgot most of it.

[@richardharrold9736]

@@DS-uj3bt man, I feel that too. The first lockdown in the spring here in the UK feels like so long ago.

[@adogmcdizzle]

Have been looking forward to this. More interesting than seeing the latest supercars on a track

[@anagramconfirmed1717]

Because that's all Top Gear has ever been, right?

[@MGBranco]

Absolutely!

[@exceptionalanimations1508]

honestly supercars are surprisingly horribly boring

[@MREVREN]

This was great 👍 as advertised 1 minute of racing and 17 minutes of talking on a field wouldn’t want it any other way👌👌

[@scottmuir2385]

So... Ive just sat through 17:59 of a video about 2 cars which couldn't pull the skin off a cup of warm milk - but enjoyed every minute and would watch you guys discussing whose wall is drying faster whilst having a beer after painting a room! Brilliant!

[@Jack-hg1hq]

so much more interesting than ooo which electric sports crossover is faster or which hypercar you will never drive is faster etc

[@Lentlebeanify]

This was about a thousand times better than anything on the main show. Bring Andrew Frankel onto the main show. Get rid of the other fools.

[@wispila]

This is absolute gold ,I'm glad to see the classic Chris Harris Drives back!

[@sakumziqumana2918]

"I came second because I've got the quicker car"

[@workingguy6666]

Easily the best, most entertaining Top Gear video of the modern era. I'm in awe.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

2cv’s are massively underrated vehicles. My friend had one as a field car 35 yrs ago, we had the maddest times over stubble fields and it refused to roll. Relentlessly economical too... thanks Chris and Andrew, this put a proper smile on my face.

[@MercSLRFan]

God, Andrew is just hilarious. Such a shame we've the other two clowns on telly instead.

[@superstrongchedder]

This was brilliant. Would love to see them race around Millbrook to see whos got the highest top speed. And what about going dyno runs with them or more indepth engine comparisons

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Now that Chris gave out all of the high tech development Intellectual Property he no longer has an edge!

[@liamrolleston1410]

It's almost like having Hammond and May back, bickering about rusty old cars no one gives a toss about, but yet it you can't help but watch and laugh

[@andrew_kershaw]

This pairing needs to become a regular on here, amazing! Just like the good old days

[@xjudolsb]

Chris is the reason I watch top gear🤣

[@yusufaderibigbe7359]

I swear bro, if he's not there, I hardly watch the video

[@ClearsightAltAccount]

ngl jeremy's top gear was better, but i respect your opinion

[@ClearsightAltAccount]

@@nedboase7909 i did watch the grand tour, im just saying *in my opinion* jeremys top gear was better then chris harris's

[@joshwalker9774]

Literally

[@makattak88]

The only reason to watch it since the departure of Clarkson.

[@MrLathor]

Two friends who have actual chemistry results in an entertaining show. Somebody tell this to the BBC producers! What a shocking revelation!

[@aarxv_s1042]

Chris is the reason I watch top gear

[@daveash]

Everyone agrees

[@PaulAlford75]

He's the reason it survived at all

[@xjudolsb]

STOLEN ALERT!!!!!

[@aarxv_s1042]

@@xjudolsb uh what is stolen here?

[@xjudolsb]

@@aarxv_s1042 delete you comment now please

[@akerr911]

Fair play this was bloody good Saturday morning viewing!

[@expressyourselfab6285]

This is more exciting than any of the new hypercar stuff.

[@bentullett6068]

As Ian from KZbin channel Hubnut says "Power less is more"

[@Rikarth]

This type of content is sooooo lovely

[@olivierfranceschi252]

One thing missing, a box of eggs, 2cv was design to run through a field with eggs onboard and not breaking them.

[@chucku00]

Chris l'a fait il y a deux ans avec Matt LeBlanc : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4K3mKqAa9V_fqc Faut pas abuser des bonnes choses...

[@-DC-]

Chris Harris is the only reason to watch the current Top Gear, he's pure Gold at this type of content.

[@seabasst-coffee709]

I've had three and they were blimmin' wonderful!

[@giannis_cy]

Loved the relaxed nature of this video! Andrew can argue well enough to be a Top Gear presenter together with Chris! Make it happen TG!

[@SmallBlogV8]

"This is gonna be 20mins of inane chat, followed by 1 minute of action at the end." Just like every YT drag race video, then...

[@ramblingsofafatbrokenman1211]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you fellas. I love a 2CV. You also raised an undisclosed amount for Mission Motorsport which is a Veterans charity, for which I am truly greatful.

[@evilspoons]

I'd watch another hour of this, easily.

[@keithbowen9561]

This to me encapsulates everything I loved about cars growing up - Chris is the essence of Top Gear, great job Sir.

[@williamarmstrong7199]

Can we have more of this sort of thing please? Saab 96 and 95's pretty please!

[@jamesellison6154]

A "2CV off road trophy series" would smash F1 in ratings I 100% garuntee it

[@frongicide]

Check out the 2CV Cross

[@stevel1973]

Most entertaining thing I've watched in ages.

[@grantchallinor5263]

I think this video (and the sneak peak of the new Porsche GT3 a few days ago) is just about the best content Top Gear has done in years...... More please)

[@carreviewsbyma7457]

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[@JMHMellors]

I'm glad Chris has now been given more free reign and is able to do more of the old school videos 🙌

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[@MrThrustSSC]

Modern Hot Rod!! That´s hillarious. Fantastic television this.

[@zzz360]

I'm just imagining what happens if Harry garage joined both of them in a 2cv race....

[@richardharrold9736]

Harry in a 2CV? I think he'd probably rather be dragged through cowshit. As would I.

[@jasondunphy1170]

@@richardharrold9736 I reckon you wrong he's a farmer so I'm guessing he will get the appeal of a car designed for field driving

[@richardharrold9736]

@@jasondunphy1170 I'm pretty sure I've heard him saying less than flattering things about the 2CV before.

[@chrisrogerson]

Love it! So refreshing to watch. I’ve never seen Shmeee et el break mid sentence to ball “Pip!!! Pip” as a small yappy dog goes mental 😂😂

[@therealgaragegirls]

Those two adorable cars "blowing through" the gate at the end of each race doing about 20 mph is just wonderful. 💙

[@MrCElk]

Collaboration with Andrew Cotter would be comedy gold.

[@rainCZ]

Chris should have his own show

[@obelic71]

2 blokes having alot of fun with one of the most iconic rudimentary cars ever build. whats not to like😁

[@james64ibm]

Probably the best display of banter-lined sportsmanship that I have ever seen. They really don't care who wins - if the other guy does, it's due to decades of history, to the car having worked harder or it just having a bad morning.

[@billwells6286]

Chris & Andrew - wonderful film - thank you

[@simonhill3259]

More please. That looked so much fun.

[@fatboyfat3690]

Excuse my ignorance, but who is Mr Harris’ delightfully bonkers mate?

[@arissocratous1768]

That's his dsd

[@abath3493]

Andrew Frankel, one of the all time greats of motoring journalism.

[@FenderUsa]

you should listen to the drivenation podcast, andrew is a delight!

[@Ben-yn5lm]

mr andrew frankel he runs an instagram page called drivenation i suggest a follow

[@grantchallinor5263]

This will tell you all you need to know about Andrew Frankel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXmTZamYhLCGoq8

[@RichardLyleEsq]

We need more Andrew Frankel. This is so much more entertaining than Stig drifting things. Does Harris' car count as a Restobodge?

[@andrewb4584]

As an American, with an absolutely terrifyingly fast 29hp example, I can't agree more. There aren't many on this side of the pond, so it's an oddity. I own several old cars (muscle cars, sports cars, old trucks, an immediately post-war Cadillac), the little 2CV puts more of a smile on your face than almost anything. Mine is a 12v, RHD British export model, snuck in around the US regulations in the mid 70s (it's a '67.) Not a ripple bonnet like these, but still a lot of fun. Driving a 2CV is actual driving. Keep the revs high, bang through the gears, listen to the little motor scream, and get up to 40 MPH, but it sounds like you're doing 120. Throw it into a corner, laugh as she leans. It's actually, even at fifty years old, a great automobile. Practical. Reliable. Comfortable. I'm not trading the E-Class estate (flying boot for you guys across the pond) for it daily, but it's an incredible car. And just like these guys, it's one car that's not ever for sale. Ever. I've imported and sold a few. Until her last day in production, she could be hand cranked. Last production car that could be....

[@herme99]

This is peak lockdown material

[@nimrod6603]

Andrew is a brilliant presenter by the way

[@daunteuflay4859]

I love the unedited dialogue Pays such good tribute to old TopGear

[@jamiljafri4841]

LOVE this content! More Mr Frankel and Harris episodes please 👏 👏👏

[@harryokona]

Yes! This is the content I subscribed for! More utter rubbish like this please

[@Turturelo]

Thats absolutely in a different intellectual galaxy than any modern world "influencer's" video ... ANY! I love it! I guess this qualifies my as old right? Then that's great!

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[@ericokompatzki7110]

Two chaps racing some good old 2CVs in a field. Quality content.

[@jpdj2715]

Guys, I never had this much fun with Top Gear before. Toppest gear. Absolutely fabulous.

[@93455Driver]

This was awesome, it is like a part II from the Harris Frankel Collecting Cars podcast. MORE PLEASE, bring back the Drivers Republic crew. Harris fitted CV PS4's, hence the win......and EFI.

[@floydpepper70]

I thought I was watching Chris Harris from the future meets Chris Harris from the present for most of this video...

[@fhgu8051]

2 2cv and 2 pals in a field. Damn it was a bloody good one. Now let them do a road trip through Russia or some weird place!

[@m.m8760]

Best CAR video ever. The tall french dude from that LEON movie... His commentary is awesome. Well played Christopher.

[@philipbellew9645]

Two men in a field enjoying the crap out of a couple of old 2CVs. The banter is priceless.

[@aidancragg2122]

Here’s an idea - why don’t they drop the Top Gear name and call this something like... Chris Harris on Cars?

[@andy00grant]

The epitome of wholesome content .

[@josefmrkvicka9447]

This was absolutely hilarious! I would happily watch an hour and half of this and then ask for more :D

[@jimarillo]

Frankel and Harris can talk to me all day. Cheers guys

[@adamlane5182]

To live a day with Chris Harris 👍, you'd learn everything about cars and your sides would be aching from laughing 😅. That was far better than watching F1.......

[@TheTwoPutt]

No doubt this was a great video, just loved the 2CV that comes from Wheeler Dealers. Also, that’s the cutest Bully puppy 🐶😍

[@TheColnago]

Best drag race of 2020. Enjoyed every second of it.

[@kevanparker908]

I had a couple of 2CV's Start on the handle easy enough in warm weather doing a demo but if its cold wet and the battery is low, forget it!

[@mattmatthews5414]

This is the only Chris Harris video I can stand to watch for more than two minutes.

[@killavids1]

On your end of year car award video I left a big long rant-y angry reply about how the show just needs to be Chris Harris doing anything he wants and everyone will love it. I see you have done exactly that and everyone indeed loves it, exactly as I expected they would. This video was fantastic, pure joy, the best thing Top Gear has released since Jermey Clarkson. Please do not return to regular scheduled programming, fund this kind of stuff with the whole budget and Top Gear will once again the worlds most watched, most beloved television program. Thanks for taking my advice, you can hire me if you want to make lots and lots of money. Cheers.

[@tobiashenreich8213]

Such a calming and entertaining video! Thanks chaps

[@TheRidgeChannel]

Oh blimey - I renember my dad cranking our 2Cv outside the school gates .... ☺️

[@loomspace]

We also have a miniature bull terrier, the sound of the dog yelling followed immediately by a person worriedly yelling at the dog is a familiar one 😁

[@petekimberley4090]

I once saw a 2cv dong 30mph down the road and he obviously hadn't seen the speedbump looming up ahead.... was he going to take off ? what was going to break ?..........absolutely nothing .....the body stayed level, the wheels popped up and down while going over it and he carried on as if it wasn't there.... awesome....

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[@adityarai5367]

Oi Pip! Keep it down mate. Chris, Andrew and Pip. On of the best trio.

[@summitdetailing6697]

Brilliant!...more of these videos in the future and more of Andrew too. Cheers.

[@RobMacKendrick]

I love 2CVs. They really are remarkable cars. And as the blokes affirmed in this video, they become true companions.

[@FuturistMedia]

This is better than the entire latest TG series

[@TheHM78]

Give these guys a show

[@VinEvil]

Come to Millbrook, I’d love to see this 😂

[@JimOHalloran]

Forget the City Car Cup, what the world needs it more "2CV in a paddock" racing. That paddock looks big enough for a circuit!

[@chrisbagginsmay2474]

You gotta make a series out of this. Just brilliant entertainment 👍🏻

[@p.h.234]

Good to finally put a face to Frankel - enjoying his DriveNation podcast with Dan Prosser 👍

[@gabethomas8123]

Best thing top gear has done in years

[@cafer_k]

“I came second because I have the quickest car” Chris - “............yes” 🤣🤣

[@AndieBlack13]

Chris looked like he was having SO much fun!...having ridden in a clapped out 2CV, worked on the one, I find the utter minimalist designs a breath of fresh in this Obsessive, Compulsive, manic world of cars.

[@makattak88]

I loved this. So much more interesting than the newest supercar.

[@rulerofrecords1]

There is not many things or people on KZbin that I'd rather watch than Chris Harris talking about cars, any car. Well, one of those things is that adorable Mini-Bullterrier that lives in that yellow Porsche. Owing one of those myself and a Lab I know exactly what is going on off camera with those two dogs. So congratulations Mr. Harris on a very entertaining and actually funny mate. Btw. what's her name? cheers from Germany, stay safe and take care

[@paulrooney5552]

This was genuinely enjoyable and brilliant!

[@RandallSlick]

Love 2CVs, but I do remember following one frequently on the hill from Marlow to Booker, and the 50 cars behind. And yes, the young lady behind the wheel did lean forward.

[@adamthompson6669]

I’m so glad Chris Harris exists and a huge fan much love from Australia and keep being you sir Chris 😊 🚗

[@henriquechaves2387]

One of the best videos you ever made, and it's simply because it's about having fun

[@henryhol8538]

I love these! Real peoples cars. I actually saw Andrew buying his car on one of the restoration 'Wheeler Dealer' type shows!

[@israelcarruyo2312]

Great video, more of Chriss messing around with friends.