Chris Harris Drives... Retro: Ferrari 250LM, Mini Cooper S, Alfaholics GTA-R | Top Gear

[@marshalldoyle1129]

Now this is what I want to see when I watch top gear. All too often they try to replicate the energy of Jeremy/James/Richard. That was a different era, now they should produce episodes like this. First review a new sports car, have the commentators discuss the new car market for affordable cars, have a guest to interview for five to ten minutes with a legacy in racing or car development, and finally do a review of a performance car made long ago.

[@octaviancimpeanu6665]

du te ba drecu

[@martinilp2513]

agreed, let´s go top gear, bbc are you listening?

[@oljefri]

Please BBC listen to this guy, stop trying to recreate the banter they had, it´s just cringeworthy. Chris Harris is great and stuff like this is amazing!

[@allanmacbadger5692]

Absolutely agree that Chris Harris is probably the best car reviewer in the UK, but those other two idiots are just plain infantile, perhaps the new age range for Top Gear is 12 to 15 years old?

[@cutdepiefails6596]

This is Chris Harris on Cars thru and thru, all the Neil hallmarks on the shots, not a Top Gear film. By the way, my fanboyism makes me responsible to share a wonderful 2 part interview with the man, if you have doubts he is fitter than the any of the other 3 to present Top Gear, give it a watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGjPdWOGhqepnZY

[@rmr5184]

This Alfa Romeo is just my all time dreamcar!!! It combines all the best of design, performance and charm! What a machine!

[@flexinclouds]

Looks like such a pure & rewarding driving experience.

[@devanman7920]

ya but I don't know how they justify just south of 200k for it. The price of cars now is so ridiculous. The alfa while amazing to drive I'm sure is a simple shell with nothing extra. They must make huge money from them.

[@rmr5184]

@@devanman7920 I agree that the price tag is pretty hefty, but trust me I'm sure they are not making a lot of money with those cars. I own a 1970 GT Junior (stepnose, the one on my profile picture) and the restoration was really expensive without using all those carbon fiber parts.

[@DjNikGnashers]

33 minutes of a great presenter, brilliant driver, in a dream of a car. Yes please.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@jon doe What is it about him which annoys you?

[@ronytabbal1199]

We need more “Chris Harris drives”

[@km4829]

@jon doe i mean we do- he's class

[@HG504X]

Yep 100% do, want to hear his takes on some of the newer cars that the press will be allowed to drive once the lockdown is over.

[@mikemakboul4409]

I need more cow bell

[@chrisdooley6468]

Absolutely agree. That was one of the first automotive channels I got into years ago when I switched from regular tv to YT and streaming full time. He’s the real deal. Sad to hear about his mom though.

[@MattWilliams-BIGW]

@jon doe stop looking for reactions from people and get a life, Chris is a legend

[@aidankoenig1588]

That gta-r is godly

[@keyser_söze23]

Isn't just, practically fully carbon body. I love professional restomods.

[@soulofmysteryy]

Gorgeous too

[@keithwhittygmail]

Amazing amazing light nimble and noisy and the looks I like in my cars.

[@keithwhittygmail]

Hey Chris, when you smash a car like that at Goodwood, you have to blame someone else 😂🤣😂🤣 bet your glad onboard footage shows you were consistent as usual.

[@xXxkolinkl]

I agree it is nice,but i rather have GTA San Andreas

[@sb1806]

Sorry about your mom Chris. She raised a good son.

[@SachsVDE]

Cruzredeye @ ..As long as U get many likes.., just do it for the show..😒 Right ?!

[@x3warcraft582]

@@SachsVDE Nuuuu!!! Dont do it for the likes! Do it because you enjoy it!

[@anne_frank_]

@jon doe Hey boss, I've not paid close attention to his career or top gear since before he started for that matter. What makes him a hack exactly?

[@uday29khunti04]

What happened?

[@alexjohn3806]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5rMiXV8iJKKmas

[@kirkarvint.2017]

That Alfa had me feeling in some way. Too bad i can't afford one. For now at least.

[@JunixZzHD]

@Viktor Sligo You have issues.

[@Adrian_Adam]

I like the optimism. I'll join the club.

[@SCRNSH0T]

For now indeed. Give it a hot second, I’m right behind you

[@kirkarvint.2017]

@Viktor Sligo but it's still different man. You don't do the hand gestures when you day Porsche. That would be weird if you do that. When you say Alfa you can do them, matter of fac it's damn near requisite.

[@kirkarvint.2017]

@@Adrian_Adam it's all we have. How can we reach such absurd goals/dreams if we ourselves don't believe in the possibility of us achieving them? We have to think positive and back it up with damn near insane levels of work output.

[@billiebleach7889]

Being a petrol head is about much more than flooring the gas pedal a bit too often. It’s even about more than the actual driving itself. I’ve always loved to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon washing my car, detail the interior, take of the rims and go to town on them, keep the engine bay nice and clean…and afterwards a quiet, relaxed ride to reward yourself for a job well done. But as Chris mentioned the recent passing of his mom and the memories of her racing a Mini in better days I think he touched upon one of the most valuable aspects of being a car enthousiast. For me some of the most precious memories I have are “car” related. My mom driving her blue Civic pretty wildly when I was a little boy in the early eighties, my dad driving like a bit of a hooligan in his red Ford Capri. And above all the Rallye du Condroz that my dad never missed and the annual family holiday to the Ardennes where we stayed on a camping near Francorchamps so we could go see the full 24 hours, at night watching the machines storming the Raidillon with my uncle and my dad, letting me sip a bit of cognac from their flask and than gobbling down a delicious, greasy hamburger and a heavily overpriced ice cream on top, just because it’s “THE 24 hours”. It all seems like yesterday, but it isn’t. Without realising it at the time you lose your nearest and dearest one after one…enjoy their company while you can, my friends. It’s time well spent

[@rolandoramirez1980]

Sorry to hear about your mom's passing Chris, that's a lovely way to remember her!!!

[@LogieT2K]

In my town we have a company called the vintage aviator. They prodice exact remakes of ww1 aircraft using all the origional blue prints and techniques to do so. That type 35 reminded me of them alot

[@Chris-ww7fy]

That sound on the Alpha is heavenly and the looks are stunning! Chris really knows how to drive. Amazing video! I’ve been back to watch this over again several times.

[@shaft9000]

Holy shifter...it's a Tazio Nuvolari time-warp @9:02!

[@kevinsdb1]

Only reason I stay subbed to Top Gear is for videos like these. Just so good watching Chris do what he does best.

[@examinerian]

This compilation is excellent! Every single car is a gem, but I found myself cheering on the Minis and grinning like a kid at Christmas. Probably the one I can relate to most, so long as the seat is bolted down in the very back holes :-D The Alfa is absolutely up there, would love it parked next to an MG Abingdon Edition roadster in my dream garage. But then again nostalgia is a funny mistress - I'd also reserve a place for the best Firenza I could find (maybe a Chevy Can-Am). I miss my old one! YMMV. Stay safe, folks 👍

[@thedownshiftchannel]

After seeing all of these segments multiple times I’m still happy to watch them all again!

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

The Alfa 😳😍

[@alexjohn3806]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5rMiXV8iJKKmas

[@BrendanEvan]

These are some of the all time great Harris highlights! I'd watch him throw a car around in wheel to wheel racing anyday.

[@xapaiz]

BBC should let Chris and Neil do their thing at least once. Clarkson's Top Gear format is long gone

[@MrJaymzt1]

jon doe oh I actually thought it was a one off comment, bless you. You’re actually hating on him

[@nandadwirendragraha1210]

@jon doe so pity of you hating every top gear video since the 3 left, i bet your keyboard is tired of your words right now. Chris Harris is top gear savior.

[@devanandanan9466]

Chris drives cars so easily... Just like drinking water 😂

[@HG504X]

That gearshift in the Alfa sounds superb, so direct.

[@stirfryjedi]

Most beautiful Classic Mini footage I've seen on KZbin so far.

[@dyzoly]

Proper car content! Pure love and joy, the way it should be! If top gear would be like this all the time, I couldn't stop watching it!

[@lisalouisekeen4191]

33min of pure pleasure to watch. The Alfa and the Mini superb.

[@ImDembe]

Harris: "Super unique car" Leno: "I own three of those" :D I love Singer and i would very much want to own one but that Alfa might be the nicest thing ive ever seen on 4-wheels.

[@Adenzel]

It's a damn shame they stopped making the classic Mini, still it had an amazingly long production run.

[@99unclebob]

Nice compilation Chris , you and Neil produce the best videos on youtube for the Petrol heads of the world , the 2 cars that stood out for me the most was the Alfa, is just pure raw physical car porn at its best, the ultimate recreation of the original, where i live in Canada an old Italian guy had one of the originals and was always working on it, fiddling with the carbs or tightening something on it , when he hit the key and it started everyone took notice there was nothing else that sounded so delicious and he'd let it idle for 5/10 mins for it to come up to temp and when we asked why he told us that old Italian cars like it had smaller oil passages in the engine than other european cars of the day and doing so promoted longevity to them and allot less adjusting of valves and timing and Carburetors, it was such a great sounding engine and such a light car, as you said it had no power assisted brakes or steering and front and rear lap belts , the other car was the Bugatti type 35 nothing better, I had an uncle that had a string of old Jags from the 50's , he was one of the first petrol heads he motorcycle hill climb raced back in the 20's then flat track raced in the 30's before the war and when at his farm as a kid in the late 60's early 70's he told us the stories and got rides in these old Jags down dirt roads near the farm at 110 mph in these cars and you never felt like you were going that quick just by the engine note which was beautiful , he always said he lusted for a Alfa and never bought one and we asked why not , my Auntie Irene spoke up and said he has too many other love affairs already with British ladies,LOL he was always under the hood of something with a motor,, 😂 , he is greatly missed by many people, he became a teacher of the first high school automotive technical program in Winnipeg Manitoba where i live and wrote the curriculum with the other education members on the committee that submitted it to the board of education, i was and still am so lucky to have had such a great influence in my life, he rode a motorcycle until his 89th year then said his back needs a rest , he still drove supercharged or turbo charged cars good times, he returned to Holland for the 50th anniversary celebration of the liberation of Holland with the surviving members of The Manitoba Tank Dragoons and they all walked in the parade in their uniforms , just slower and some 50 yrs older, thx so much for the memories 👍

[@jmhofmeyr]

In everyone of these videos I say to myself all the large companies must drive these cars to remind them self what a car should be like...AND FINALLY CHRIS SAID IT :):)

[@charliebanks8979]

Chris Harris really is what Top Gear is all about, he's done outstanding work his wholr career. Great to see him here, deserving this experiance.

[@SmallBlogV8]

Half an hour flew by, and I thank you for that. This is the best compilation you've done.

[@bitlord21]

I had literly at every single car shown tears in my eyes... imagine the passion and history behind all this cars...

[@alexhardwick2855]

By far I think the mini cooper was amazing. What a machine, well jealous of Chris diving it as I love minis . Sorry about your mum Chris, but I bet it was a lovely experience to walk in her shoes for the day racing a mini like her.

[@Fuskobot]

This is art, the love for cars really shine through with Chris

[@evertdevries8814]

Heavily influenced by my dad who had a 1960 Giulietta Saloon (1292 cc) from new, purchased in South Africa, (Pretoria to Cape Town in 13.5 hours - including some considerable stretches of dirt roads at the time - a total of 998 miles), Europe for 5 years and then South Africa again, followed by a 1600 Giulia Super in the mid-seventies, and another Giulia Super with 1750 motor and dropped suspension back in the late seventies which I was allowed to drive once I had my licence - built by Datsun SA under licence; I purchased my own Alfetta 1800 saloon as a first car (same 1750 motor at 1779 cc). Absolutely loved all of them; the Alfetta was probably slightly more fragile - the start of the Russian-tin era and built by Alfa Romeo South Africa rather than Datsun/Nissan.....but definitely out-handled all it's ancestors... As a teen I worked at an Alfa-centric service station which cemented my love of all things Alfa Romeo. I drove Giulia Supers, step-front Juniors - not really my favourite as engine was small at 1292cc, Veloce's of various engine sizes and (only once) the final iteration 2 liter Veloce as well as the Duetto's and later Spiders and the Giulietta's that came out around that time. My favourite? 1750 Veloce - balance and poise in the twisties - only beaten by my own Alfetta Saloon which had superb 50/50 balance due to the de Dion rear axle and gearbox (anyone for a highway cloverleaf with an entry speed of 100 mph? exit 270 degrees at 85 mph) but hell, I would have loved to try the 2 litre Veloce in the same conditions. The one time I drove it the available torque over the 1600 and 1750 was super impressive, but no twisties as I was only delivering the car back to it's owner. I really want a Veloce or Junior today but with the Alfaholics specs. Sadly, at £190k- totally unaffordable. I should have built it way back then when I had the chance - but no money. 2.3 litre... what engine is that - must be bored out? and I would totally chrome that Cam cover and oil cap rather than black crackle 'em. Love the fact that the plug leads head back into the cab... what an incredibly awesome way to deal with condenser location, although that seems to be a long route back to the dizzy (no doubt it's not a distributor anymore either!) I'd give up a well over-used genital part to drive that car.....You are so, so, very lucky Mr Harris - I am green with envy!

[@MegaEvoluzione]

As always, extremely well made video, a joy to watch throughout, thank you Harris and may she rest in peace.

[@ImmortalInflames]

Brilliant - I really loved watching the mini racing with the sort of story narration guiding us through!

[@bad-bunnyblogger8171]

He could carry the whole topgear on his own. A joy to watch. Passion screams from his mouth. The cars come second. It's all about the Harris!

[@zdenekoldrichmarek2867]

I had a road going 1600 back in 1964 and on the newly opened M1 motorway even the Jag's got out of my way.Great motor's and they also looked good. Be blessed. Rob Walker was the man for these Alfa's. in Warminster.

[@ryank2434]

Chris is the highlight of this channel. What a great man.

[@spill1t]

The segment on those Coopers was just brilliant.

[@davidcoo6962]

Sorry to hear about your Mum hope you are Ok mate. Thankyou for making this, awsome job great fun to watch would love to see more like this.

[@rileyw9969]

Literally one of my favourite videos ever... literally.

[@Karan-pl5ko]

The gear shifter on the Alfa is like cutting through butter. One of the most fun cars to drive..ever

[@nickturner2813]

You've driven it?

[@SDumitru23]

This might be The best compilation video on KZbin.

[@samgab]

Mad driving skills, Harris. Avoiding the numpty in the Cobra in the first place, then that recovery; precision stuff. And that Alfa must be one of the most beautiful cars I've seen. A true work of art.

[@florinvid]

Chris Harris is by far the most talented car journalist in the world. I've never seen somebody with so much skill and balls. Just one man's opinion in a sea of comments. My respect goes out to you sir! Always a pleasure to watch you.

[@GwnSerchan]

The alfa is insane 😍

[@guldtegel]

Chris, my condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your mom. I bet she had great Mini stories to tell! And I’m sure she was a great woman...she raised a great man, all the best to you. -Tim G

[@tian320i]

Bless your heart for that in car footage of that 250 LM. You are a machine Mr. Harris

[@Kussler88]

That Mini-Part was just filled with passion all around, very well done!

[@markgurney4659]

Those Mini Cooper S shots are epic, great work from Neil C and god bless Mrs Harris!

[@sujaljoshi5426]

All I want to say is thank you top gear.❤️

[@k2gh]

pure gold, thx Chris Harris. you are the only reason I still watch Top Gear after Rory and Matt left.

[@conradclipper]

Every thing about the Alfa, every single moment, gives me the fizz more than any other car. Amazing, wonderful video.

[@tank-eleven]

12:05 the bonnet is about to fly off! Those cars are crazy and incredible

[@NotoriousSIG1855]

That mini slides around like a go-kart! I can't imagine how fun that thing is to drive!

[@rogbrown1965]

It's amazing I had 2 mini cooper s. A 997 and a1275s and in all covered 140 thousand miles in them. Rog. Pacific sunset records

[@Rlee571]

Sorry for your loss Chris. Loved this episode 👍

[@trustno_one]

When Alfa was really Alfa and everybody else could take their hats off.

[@kevaughnmignott8808]

Really the new alfa is more crazy🔥🔥 specially the GTA

[@michaelcarney6280]

Well it's not an original Alfa is it so your comment seems pretty dumb. It's not a car Alfa produced is it and it cost 190k you can get a new quadrifoglio for 70k and it's a monster

[@tedt7991]

all modern components new car having only the shell the same as the original one,LOL

[@rohaniyer7589]

Alfa is one of the few manufacturers that haven’t sold out. They still primarily focus on the driving experience, emphasizing natural steering feel, engine responsiveness, and natural engine/exhaust sound. More enthusiasts need to stop clinging onto outdated reliability misconceptions and buy their cars, as I plan to within 2 years.

[@basmca1]

@@tedt7991 The engine is also 100% Alfa.

[@atombrot41]

great. Thank you. For me as a german, who cant watch top gear on TV its great to get some glimps of it here

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

Thankx Chris, The GTA-R awesome , and the Mini race awesome also .

[@kookvision9295]

Chris Harris's favourite expression "what a thing!"

[@joelamosun6968]

My condolences regarding your Mum Chris. God be with you Sir. I've known of you since your Autocar days. Stay blessed bro.

[@larryhoskins5524]

Arrrr!,real cars,real sound,real racing.thanks heaps.if only we could see racing of this type on a more regular basis.Love it!

[@readmycomment3157]

Love chris harris. He speaks on cars to your heart, whereas the previous cast went for cheap laughs.

[@sigourauwerx6988]

what an INCREDIBLY EPIC save! even using 2 gears in the slide, thats quick thinking theren! amazing! 13:20

[@krispamidi1202]

Chris and Henry from Carfection, I think are cut from the same cloth. Supremely passionate car guys who have a special appreciation for Engineering and the nuances of cars. It’s a treat to watch them.

[@jondoe769]

Chris Harris: the best thing to happen to top gear since about 2002!

[@trevorflanagan4873]

As usual, Chris the Man is carrying the team. Thank you for keeping Top Gear alive 🙏

[@rickoshay545]

I have seen one of these cars under a tarp in the back ally when I was a kid... I'm still not over it and I still have the scar from the dog bite from that day.

[@felipeoliveira3615]

one of the best videos i´ve seen this year. kudos Chris

[@faizaanahmed1540]

Can't be a true petrol head till you have owned an alfa - Jeremy clarkson

[@gaelbm7421]

Jeremy Clarkson: God to all petrolhead

[@FieryWings01]

Faizaan Ahmed I’ve owned and loved 2 different alfa romeos 😎✌🏼

[@MrSteveESQ]

This comment section will be full of people recycling something Clarkson said.

[@keithwhittygmail]

That mini lap is a GT Sport favorite and we have Mini Madness races sliding and powering ALL the way

[@kevinkariuki239]

Unfortunately they are inpratical in Africa

[@rohanbanerjee_]

Put him in any era, Harris fits right in! Also probably the first time I completely ignored a mclaren 😂

[@bocadquicktips]

That onboard noise of the 250LM... love it

[@ll-hw4xn]

Rip your mom. Made me tear up. Moms are the best. Hugs.

[@CalikL]

Chris is providing a new quality of TopGearness. We can't go back to good, old TopGear because it is impossible, but at least this guy gives something in return which I don't mind and really enjoy. The sad thing is... he is the only one

[@dyzoly]

I bet the old Type 35 would beat the Chiron on 1920's roads.

[@TheStevemcqueen68]

Chris Harris ,Top bloke knows how to drive and one of the best presents out there.

[@tomnash4126]

Also drove the Mini in Southern Portugal in the late '70s. That was one fun car. The trunk was an after thought, under the rear seats.

[@Bryancald]

You are living the dream my friend. Love your stuff!

[@klfandy]

My condolences for the los of your mother. Had a Mini MK1 when i was 20 (now 49). Loved the fun that i had with it. My mother was upset when i took her on a fast ride taking her to work in a faster way then my dad used to do. ;)

[@rodrigoalmendro3118]

My condolences on the loss of tour mom Chris. May her rest in peace.

[@legarsdesplantes2223]

Chris Harris make Top gear worth it! Without i'm, i'm out! Great video as always Chris!

[@NLBassist]

One of the 'secrets' of the old TG trio is that they play ignorant, but they do know an awful lot about cars. That made it a real good show for car people. The cricket/soccer/whatever guys are pure entertainment and don't add anything interesting, but pure entertainment. TG needs car people. Chris is!!!!

[@Malem007]

I would love to hear Chris Harris voice Reviewing Cars Every Single Day 🤗🤗🤗

[@sherryabu9280]

The alfa is insane 😍

[@muhammadtalalazam8863]

Man!!! I love watching him drive.

[@1991julez]

This video sums up all things cars! Every piece is wonderful in its own right!

[@davidbrassil9565]

Chris Harris is a legend behind the wheel. What a watch yet again!

[@ST.DEWYIV]

Currently in the process of making my 1275GT into a resto mod. Modern brakes, suspension and power unit, with the looks of the 70’s. Bliss.

[@vaughanlancellas495]

PROPER Top Gear, much much better than the three stooges........Chris Harris is way better at this than they could ever wish to have been. BRILLIANT

[@szw1337]

God watching those Mini's fly around Goodwood. Bliss.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Every since I saw Chris review the Morgan 3 wheeler and a 'regular' 7 on drives I knew where his heart lay...

[@Rumeeezyy]

Chris is by far the best car reviewer in the world!!! No if ands or buts!

[@TheGrandTourBMW]

30:03 I am almost so sure that I can see Mr. Bean in one of those cars.

[@mrtoppistonhead]

Most Enjoying thing in lock down is watching topgear for people like Us

[@speedlover7245]

Watching it like a crazy

[@mrtoppistonhead]

@jon doe hey dude, you are the best hater cuz u say u hate it but u stop by to see.

[@robin2648]

@jon doe Are you okay? You have 1k+ negative comments on this channel, if you don't like how Top Gear is nowadays, stop watching and waisting your time. The trio isn't coming back.

[@mrtoppistonhead]

@@robin2648 1k wow! I don't get much views on my videos😅

[@00Donkey00]

@@robin2648 I think he is just jealous that Chris can driver better than he can.

[@msprawindra]

The alfaholics is the only things keep me sane these days. Love it!

[@whitennnerdy]

Chris Harris has single handedly saved Top Gear. What a presenter!

[@TARider2]

Honestly with that alfa, that's the first time I've ever said a 4 banger sounds good. I mean that thing roars!

[@gutsy.trails.adventure]

Awesome stuff (as always) from the best car journo around... sorry to hear about your mum!

[@dividead100]

New new Top gear may or may not have more mainstream appeal than "Chris Harris drivers" but the overall quality is way bellow these simple videos of Chris just driving and talking about a car.

[@basmca1]

It feels like an honor to have the 2.0 TS engine in my 147 from which the Alfaholics 2.3 TS is made.

[@noisechannel232]

That was a 200 horsepower car back in the day right? Year 2001 or something; i was being driven to school for a few months by an uncle who had one :) I Was 15 or something at the time.

[@Carrera-gp9od]

NoisePropagate 150 bhp

[@tonyfavarin6746]

Not! The engine is based on the all aluminium Alfa 75TS unit not the later 16v boat anchor

[@TheSFMCreators]

This is the most fun to drive a car has ever looked to me. This over any supercar anyday

[@Alfa-yk2qh]

What a brilliant set of clips