Chris Harris on Cars: A love letter to the Porsche 959

[@ChrisHarrisonCars]

Of course the wheels are magnesium. No idea why I said that! Big apologies!

[@robl7532]

We knew what you meant sir, No worries. What a beautiful example and in clean white. Gorgeous.

[@MineshShah]

I actually prefer the disc shaped wheels on the Prototype/Safari. They suit the car better...

[@fpdhu]

@@MineshShah Same

[@fpdhu]

@@MineshShah Was very Oldsmobile Aerotech with the disc wheels (959 did it first though I know)

[@MineshShah]

@fpdhu Oh, just Googled that and see what you mean! Very Bonneville Salt Flats! (Didn't Bluebird have similar wheels for aerodynamics? I've definitely seen - from recollection - similar wheels on a land speed car in a Jack Vettriano painting) On a slightly related but unrelated topic: I wouldn't mind an Oldsmobile Tornado (I think they look very elegant) .. And 'Restomod' it to RWD...

[@mountain_walker]

Says it all - BMW won’t allow you to track the all new M5, but the owner of a 40 year old icon has no issues with you tearing a classic Porsche (worth significantly more too) on a track. Says a lot about where we’ve come from and where we’re going. Keep up the great work, Chris.

[@that_crashtest_dummy]

The 959 is 40 years old....Good lord

[@ambruszoltan752]

@@that_crashtest_dummy I hear you thinking ...- fck I am getting that old?! :)

[@fraserwright9482]

To minted to give a shit?

[@DPer4mance]

That’s because BMW knows a 5 billion kilo car will be nowhere near as good as previous generations on a racetrack. It’s not about the value. It’s just BMW not wanting any more bad publicity for the obese M5.

[@that_crashtest_dummy]

@ambruszoltan752 I'm nearly half its age, but it looks like so much better than me if I'm honest

[@DannyFR30]

+10 youtube points for no music!

[@westsiyed]

Agreed & no script thankfully

[@eriklarson9137]

I'm only 41 seconds in and there is music. :(

[@Случайноерусскоеимя]

Yeah, fuck forbid someone care about their production value and the skill of making a complete film with vision, and sound driving narrative and emotion... instead, focus on the few youtube incels that complain the loudest about music in videos...

[@DieCastRestos]

This video feels so natural, just a bloke filming a no frills video on an exceptional car doing what he truly loves. This is what automotive KZbin should be about!

[@samparfitt9237]

Watching Chris and also Harry Metcalfe, you are so right

[@DieCastRestos]

@@samparfitt9237 💯

[@DarthSmokealot]

​@samparfitt9237 is that the guy from Harry's Garage? If so I don't mind watching him either 👍

[@Padrone5763]

Probably the best motoring journalist in the world ... Driving one the best Porsche's ever made. Well done Harris.

[@porscheguy09]

I agree. Chris Harris is one of my favorite automotive journalists/enthusiasts out there. Henry Catchpool is another great in my opinion. It’s clear that both are very passionate and knowledgeable about cars and motorsports.

[@manushukla9392]

forgot about the trio?

[@hughoxford8735]

In about 1985, at the age of ten, I wrote to Porsche in Germany to ask them for more info about the 959, which I knew back then was a very significant and special car. A few weeks later, I received a thin rigid cardboard envelope from Germany with beautiful silver fold out brochure entirely in German. I had no way of knowing what it all meant, but it had the same timeless, die-cast, serious, immaculate quality of the car itself.

[@patricebaumel]

beautiful story. this must have made you a fan for life.

[@LarsAgerbk]

I reckon you still have that brochure.

[@elr5046]

Ours was clocked in Weisach 203.1 mph = 327 kmh with 525hps. While we do like and enjoy your videos Chris, I must say that the wheels were magnesium and if one had a scratch you had to bring it to the factory at Weisach's special department. They are the only ones who have the knowldege and tools required to deal with that car. We had our share of experiences... The problem is that Bridgestone only makes those tires when they get an order for like 48 tires. That makes it problematic - they are hard to find. When the second turbo kicks and you push it at 5000 / 5500 revs it is like a bull - you have to grip the wheel tight and tell it where to go. It follows the depper tracks of the road and you need to show it who the master is. Balance and handling are fantastic, what a car Porsche built, for eternity.

[@uberseehandel]

Possibly clocked "near" Weisach. Weisach's track is a test of handling not speed. The cars were serviced at Tor 1 Zuffenhausen, where most of the 959S lived.

[@hovnojede010101]

@@uberseehandel what do you mean the 959S' lived there?

[@MH-ev3wr]

Just get the Canepa wheels that look identical but enable you to run modern tires.

[@douglaswaite9574]

Somewhere there are a couple of Holbert's Porsche dealer mechanics who received training at the factory (if my memory serves me correctly) for the 8 that were in Warrington, PA

[@tamasszabo8824]

Werksleistungsteigerung?

[@theHenryline]

Couldn't track the new M5, but could track the 959. What a funny company BMW is now days 😄 This 959 is a stunner.

[@MH-ev3wr]

You realize the 959 didn’t come from the factory for this video right?

[@wh0reb0t]

@@MH-ev3wr We can't keep pretending Chris doesn't have a time machine

[@davemagick6739]

Proof that while VAG owns Porsche, Porsche still makes their own decisions.

[@speedee7]

​@@davemagick6739 Tired of saying that: VW does not own the Porsche! VW "manages" Porsche AG. Porsche SE (family) owns all of them, including Volkswagen AG, which is a subsidiary.

[@RedDeadSpearhead]

Still hands down my favorite automotive journalist. 90% car, 10% presenting, 100% driving like its meant to be. Much appreciation from the states, Mr. Harris, and much love for 959, still the dream car for me.

[@giuniral]

As a video editor myself, I know how much time we spend cleaning up footage, picking the best shots, and refining everything to make our content look beautiful. The script often evolves a lot before it's time to record the VO. But there's something so special about this video-it’s sincere and direct, with nothing getting in the way of what needs to be said. Simply amazing, as always.

[@09juliancarr]

What is great is that it is actually honest and it’s special. If all videos were like this, we wouldn’t tolerate it, but as it’s necessary we are all here for it

[@Andy-yh8cg]

For a man in his 50’s with life long love of all things petrol, especially Porsche, this is real delight of video.

[@wackrapsatire]

only in my 30´s but agreed big time

[@vikingspud]

Same age, same love here.

[@stephenjones3415]

I would watch these videos over any Top Gear. I know thats a back handed compliment. I am glad you are back.

[@Samiamd663]

Harris is mega but go and watch Tiff VS Clarkson in the E39 & the XJR. Thats still some quality TG!

[@jamescollins408]

The only decent bits of TG were CHs drives. The rest was just filler.

[@stephenjones3415]

@@Samiamd663 You have me interested I will check it out. There is a massive gap in the market for a proper car program not the comedic crap.

[@Samiamd663]

@@stephenjones3415oh it’s comedy though 😂😂. The old days of TG in the UK I really Loved. Tiff was ace and had great passion. Clarkson was same as he is now, but I think he’s great

[@stephenwalnut5210]

This video should be framed and hung in whatever museum celebrates automotive journalism as an example of how it should be done. No music, no fancy editing, no fluff, just a driver, a car, and the experience of their interface. The reason Chris is the best out there is that he is the avatar for how all of us wish to be: insightful, knowledgeable, funny, a great driver, and a true automotive fanatic. Getting to see him fan boy over the 959 made my week and it is only Sunday evening. Thank you!

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I had a 6 foot poster of this masterpiece on my wall when in college. My favorite car ever. Probably the most important car ever built. It's the crucible of every modern car. ❤

[@mushkamusic]

This is what I've been missing from automotive journalism. Just a bloke who loves cars, who can drive, driving a car he loves.

[@wackrapsatire]

Exactly. Breath of fresh air that he´s back plus the podcast with those lads ( especially neil). So so sick of the flood of influencers. Luckly you can block their content and focus on the good bits like chris´

[@Toastybear1]

One of the best car reviews, ever filmed. Quintessentially old school, in a very modern format. The car, strangely, but beautifully matching the film itself.

[@burkeredh]

I still have a copy of CAR magazine from 1988 with a 959 locking horns with an F40, love both of these cars, Thanks Chris.

[@danielthomas8507]

I still got that issue too....😊

[@shugaroony]

Had both posters of these on my wall along with the XJ220 (though was never fond of that thing); and hearing its now 40 years old, is scary!

[@GeraldPUR]

Yes yes yes the dream back then 😊

[@Whiters8]

@@danielthomas8507 Me too!

[@John64125]

Yep, kept that one. I had a feeling that it was a high point for cars and it still is. Two fantastic cars, legendary. 959, in my humble opinion, is one of the best cars ever made.

[@lefroy1]

My best friend Matt and I went to see one of these in the Exeter Porsche showroom. It was other worldly, never forgotten. Neither was the kindness shown to two giddy kids by the dealership staff, bags of brochures and everything!

[@edh7492]

Great story, I’m surprised Exeter had one in, I sometimes think they forget about us in the SW. Roughly what year was this and how old were you guys? I would have loved that when I was younger, I would love it even more now.😅

[@lefroy1]

@@edh7492 Oof, hard to say. The dealership was down by _The House That Moved_ then.. '86 perhaps🤷‍♂. We'd have been around 11. Tempus fugit!

[@bicyclist2]

What most people don't know is that the Porsche 959 came in two versions. The deluxe and the sport. This one is the sport. The only way to tell them apart is the wheels. The deluxe has silver wheels, the sport has white wheels. Back in the 80's, I had a poster of a silver 959 on my wall as a kid. No Countach. Thank you.

[@thechristian1975]

CHRIS is the best and most honest car reviewer on KZbin. His passion for cars has no boundaries. Keep those great car reviews coming ❤

[@BRMCaptChaos]

This car is dark magic. Stunning. Some had F40 posters, some had Countach, I was the purple 959 guy. Lovely final shot.

[@martinuso7446]

Mine the 911 Carrera RSR from Gijs van Lennep 1974..

[@AliasHSW]

I had all 3.

[@PennywiseM3]

I am 54 years old and I remember when this car was released, wow! I have been a car fanatic since almost birth! I don’t think I ever realized the heads were water-cooled, you just blew my mind 🤯! Keep up the great work Chris, you are by far my favorite auto journalist.

[@chriscann-i3v]

Chris it's Chris here, wonderful "Home Movie", the serendipitous neivety of this video is all inspiring, way to follow your dreams. You're not only an indipendant automotive journalist you're a hilarious life coach and surrogate brother/father to all of us souls. Cheers to you mate

[@adamt.mercer4923]

Chris! I think it’s safe to say we’d all watch multiple seasons of your “Home Movies”. I’m a 55 year old American who had a subscription to Car & Driver Magazine since I was 8 years old. In 87 when I graduated from High School the 959 was finally reviewed! Still have that issue! Unfortunately for me the closest I’ll ever get to driving a 959 is in my sim racing rig. GT7 even makes it squat! Who knows how close anything else is, but that’s where you fill in the gaps for the rest of us. Thank you once again for your expertise and true passion that shows in your “Home Movies”. Cheers!

[@jaycee7070]

Still, 40 years on, my ultimate dream car. I've passengered in an F40 about 30 years ago( and it blew my mind), but I have only ever seen one 959 properly, a silver one. I think every curve of it is forever etched into my memory . You are a lucky man Mr Harris, with some very good friends. Thank you Mr Tuthill for setting this up.

[@corystansbury]

I am so incredibly thankful that this channel is back with content filmed in this way. It's like returning home after years away.

[@alangil40]

I'm 58 years old and I still have the poster, it's framed in one my now adult (and moved out) kid's room. The amount of tech for 1985 was mind blowing back then as was the 3.7 second 0-60 time.

[@TheNoisyNinja72]

While most teenage boys in the ‘80s had posters of the Countach or Testarossa on their bedroom wall, it was always the 959 for me. A truly groundbreaking car in its day, and still holds up after all this time. Always was, and always will be, my all time favourite car. If I had all the money in the world, it’s still (40 years later), the first car I’d purchase, with white on white being the perfect colour combination.

[@m.p.509]

Chris Harris and I are the same age….so it could be that….but I laughed out loud with the ‘I’m sorry, Ms. Jackson’ reference. Oh, and he is my favorite car enthusiast. Honest, funny, straightforward and just so well narrated. Made my day.

[@christopherecklund7998]

Wow! This was the car that was pinned to my bedroom wall in the 80s! I had a Countach poster as well, but this car had my heart. All these years later, it still makes my heart race faster. What a beautiful machine! Thank you, Chris Harris!!!

[@basher1285]

As a Porsche fanboy from 7 I remember this car so well, stunning! After over 40 years I now own a 911, well worth the wait. I can only imagine how amazing the 959 was to drive. Love your videos Chris, great work.

[@ghostwrench2292]

I wasn’t even a teen yet when these came out but I’ll never forget reading that they had 450 hp, sequential turbos and AWD. If just blew my young mind that this car existed. Great video!

[@martytdd1606]

Same here, I've always been obsessed with them. Richard Hammond drove a nice red one in top gear when they revisited 80s super cars. I remember being pleasantly surprised that it still blew me away all those years later.

[@welz2002]

My first matchbox car was a white 959. My kids now play with it! Loving these back to basics style of videos. This is the Chris Harris we all know and love to watch!

[@Nathanaelsun22]

the sence of down and outward flow from behind... .... the rawness... magnificient piece .. the jamiroquai of "car" excellent video i love the rawness you do you(thank god) ...the reception the sound the direct experience.. marvelous chris .. don't underestimate the power of the beauty of this ...

[@John64125]

The 959 just blew my mind when it arrived. Ferrari fans would disagree but in my opinion it just blew everything into the weeds, it was transformational. It moved the car several steps forward, incredible achievement.

[@jaytucker4338]

Love it! Chris sells his passion - and we buy because it is genuine and authentic and 100% pure.

[@exotica550]

And those Forged Alloys Chris,are Hollow! Had a 959 here,bought lightly damaged from the Queens Chef at Windsor Castle,Peter somebody or other,brought it to OZ,we had it repaired, painted & sold it to a 911 Porsche Specialist in Metz,France. Soft,quick,easy to drive,if you're a 911 Driver,and 10/10 in most departments,as a Road car.

[@lfo414]

Saw one waiting for the steam packet to the Isle of Mann back in 1991. Sat and stared in awe. Epic. Thanks Chris.

[@matteightytwo]

Chris... I've spent too much of my life watching car videos on the internet. I think you've landed the best video (F40 vs F50) and the second best that I've ever seen, this video Thank you so much

[@richb326]

Every petrolheaded kid of this generation probably had a picture of Countach on their bedroom wall… not me, I had a 959 on my wall! I was fortunate enough to see one in the flesh for the first time ever last year in Germany. What an absolute beauty!

[@aeonsnarfus]

The 959 is so beautiful. And then we get Chris too. Superb. ❤

[@zsteinkamp]

If you're ever in the San Francisco, CA area make sure to make a trip to Canepa in Scotts Valley, who always have several 959s in the shop/showroom. They'll even turn your 911 into a 959 for a few million bucks. Fun to browse their inventory and observe their incredible workshop. Top tier.

[@sypher929]

I does my heart great joy to see these style of videos from you again. THIS is automotive journalism. Thank you!

[@danscott5776]

Posters, magazines and models of the 959 were my childhood, an incredible car , a fantastic video Mr Harris , reminiscing my dream car 💯👌

[@adammitchell3814]

Please please please. On behalf of every petrol head. Keep doing these type of videos. They are personal and informal. Educational and entertaining.

[@SteveRooker-l5i]

The 959 is like a very very fine wine because I didn't really rate it back in period but now it makes my kneels wobble and looks wise it's a proper leg trembler. A great bit of kit.

[@mg5904]

Thank you for this movie. My favorite car to this day. I was privileged to see one in Montauk back in ‘88, when I was taking a break from classes. So beautiful.

[@chrismurphy110]

my dads boss had a 959 when i was id say 10 he took me out in it knowing i loved cars i till to this day think about how much i shit my pants when he floored it it was amazing

[@ruwoodbury]

I remember when this came out, we were all gob smacked. Looks, performance, and technology--it was otherworldly. Fast forward to 2017 when I bought my 991.2 C4S I remember thinking, "A one level up from bottom 911 is roughly equivalent in technology and performance to the, then supercar, 959". It took 32 years but it trickled down. Great video, great locations, in one of the greatest cars of all time! Thanks.

[@vincent1051]

It’s just your pure Respekt for machinery of every era that’s cutting the edge for me. Other journalist just trash every car they get but you admire the beauty and use it properly.

[@TheColnago]

I always loved the 959. Remember seeing the Auto Motor Sport article about it going head to head against the F40 and the RUF Yellowbird. The 959 is Porsche Royalty. 👑

[@Cycle.every.day.]

Loving the home movie filming , polished production is...too polished at times leading to a disconnect.

[@Evinrudeeee]

When I was young I lived in Italy and my neighbor had a 959. It was a privilege to watch that beauty. One of the best cars ever

[@SmallBlogV8]

I sometimes wish Porsche would do a 'modern 959' until I remember that the 992 Turbo S is already that in all but name and side skirts. The trademark slo-mo drift shots were especially glorious coming from one of these. Nice work.

[@jessem5427]

I had this poster in my room as a kid. I will always love Porsche and the 959.

[@Lot76CARS]

Chris, your enthusiasm always shines through bringing some warmth to a depressing January. Unpolished or polished and produced we love you anyway and KZbin is a great home for you now!

[@randomman1050]

That shot of one of the most iconic and beautiful cars and Wales as its frame...... 2 of the most beautiful things on earth, in one photo. I love this format Chris, carry on.

[@veritatecrescimus5845]

Chris, thanks so much for making this video. I don’t know how many of your reviews I’ve watched but this is the best yet. Your enthusiasm was palpable and for those of us who will never get to drive one, we appreciate the opportunity to live vicariously through you! My kids and I would play Need for Speed on the PlayStation and that’s about as close as I’ll ever get. They could never understand why I always chose the 959, but at its debut it left a big impression for being 30 years ahead of its time. As you point out, Porsche should be proud that so much of its tech became standard as time went by. Cheers!

[@Dialandhands]

This is what I want to see!! These videos are much more fascinating than the somewhat characterless new models. Some of the best videos are of these classic cars being marveled and oversteered by Chris on and off track.

[@DylanAcer]

I’m so happy you are making these films again, gives me nostalgia.

[@andyc280081973]

Best way to end this fantastic video? "See you in the next home video, out shortly!"... loving your content, and whilst there's a plethora of car shows floating around on the internet, there are very few that are focussed on the car from the point of view from a motoring legend. Thank you for taking the time to do this, so much appreciated by the car community, of that I'm sure!

[@NateTheMeh]

Love hearing the passion from Chris in these videos!!!

[@exploretheobvious]

Watching Chris driving all those Porsches over the years I think I learned how to drive one. All I have to do now is to buy one👌

[@vikingspud]

OMG, I had the 959 on my wall as a teenager in the 80's. I saw this video and clicked right away. It's amazing how it is still so mesmerizing now and Chris Harris is just the right guy to cover it. I'm in love all over again.

[@jamdc2000]

Mr. Harris' has the best team, they know when to put music and when to let the engine do the talking. Amazing work as always.

[@hockeymann88]

Legendary. For me, the car of choice whenever it was offered in a racing video game. I would always hope the programmers got it right with their physics and the cars capability because it my mind nothing on the "track" would out accelerate it and it should stick like glue in the corners. I may never have owned a Porsche but they still were part of my life and dreams and this one was legendary.

[@nicholaskatsoulas3435]

You kind of know when Chris is having a moment/day, because there's far less of the silly jokes we all love. On this occasion this tendency spilled into the editing as well. For cars like these, this almost "home video" type format is one to go go for. That was a touch of genius. As was the ending. Although we all think and feel alike, few people have the guts to express it fearing the ridicule that often comes with that level of honesty. Chris clearly doesn't give a .... and it's good to see so many people agree. Good on you my man. Keep it up

[@noisechannel232]

What the F is going on?? Chris is uploading like the world is going to end, and I love it! Thank you car mate, now I'm gonna enjoy this one.

[@richardparker679]

I still have a soundtrack cassette of this, a Ferrari f40 and whatever the other supercar of the time (Jaguar?) being thrashed around Brands Hatch. It was a front cover freebie on one of the motoring magazines. Brilliant.

[@madstaffdave]

I have that cassette too, came with, IIRC, Fast Lane magazine. Think it was an XJ220 as well as an F40. I seem to remember the alarm, 3:50 min, going off in the 959 as they set off.

[@Laguna2013]

The 993 C2S has rocketed in value as well love these thanks Chris

[@Smooth_As_Silkk]

How most youtubers make videos is a home video for Chris Harris. Just messing with you Chris, always love your work

[@steelcityporsche]

Fabulous Sunday evening viewing 👍

[@happystreamsstuff]

I love to see videos edited and shot by you, Chris. They're raw, emotional, and get to the points you and every other car nerd love to see/hear. So happy to see this car being driven like it's supposed to be!

[@The-Sea-Dragon-1977]

I was at school when these came out. Porsche 959 Ferrari 288 GTO Aston Martin V8 Zagato Ferrari F40 then later Bugatti EB110 Jaguar XJ220 McLaren F1 That's before we dip our toes in the water of Motorsport, Senna, Prost, Mansell, McLaren, Ferrari, Williams, then Group B, Jaguar at LeMans, Metro 6R4, BMW M3, 205T16 and Audi Quattro. Thank you Chris, for bringing these icons to us, reminding us of a world we have lost. Our fondness for the ancient is an admission of our in-ability to make a better present. Johnathan Meades.

[@ayrtonsenna6750]

Not a big fan of the 959 initially, my dream garage hosts a F40, but gosh I agree Chris you are the best motoring journalist, I enjoyed this video so much! In a sad world driven by politics who have no f*** idea of how they are killing the automotive industry for the sake of saving the planet, I guess I have moved from awaiting new car's videos to awaiting reviews of cars from the golden age ❤

[@shribib]

Chris, don't stop being you, don't stop the diy videos, it's great to have you speak naturally and have all the car and engine noises, I thoroughly enjoy your videos, no shit music, no shit click bait main picture. 👏🏼

[@Fuzzarr]

Sometimes a video that gets back to basics without all the editing frippery really hits the spot. This was great and I especially loved how you wrapped it up at the end with the shot of Walter in the red car. Cheers

[@DannyFR30]

The "im sorry miss jackson" part 😂

[@sammoon7897]

He nailed it hahaha

[@mossman4665]

I’m sure that went over some people’s head…but yeah…he nailed it.

[@exiled2home]

Life long love of that car since I was a school boy. 959 over the F40 every day of the week.

[@wr3ckt4ngl3]

5:07 is peak automotive journalism

[@danielsoon0302]

😂 agree

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Thank you Chris for this wonderful video, mistakes and all it's what real people do and how they feel about special cars! All the ending shots are fantastic. Thank Mr. Tuthill as well for letting you "borrow" the car.

[@martiniv8924]

Dream car 959 (in silver with burgundy and grey interior) from the 80’s when all I had was my 115bhp cavalier Sri 👌🏻😎😂

[@photosmithy]

ahh the Cavalier SRI. Recaro seats, goodyear nct's. Mate had one, compared to my Rover 3.5v8 it's seemed like it handled on rails. good days those.

[@carguy7627]

Great video! Winter is a tough time for me as the roads are usually in no condition to drive a sports car on most of the time. I love seeing videos like this so I can get my car fix in winter. I’m so looking forward to getting back on the road when the conditions improve. Not in a 959 grant you, but one of its descendants.

[@13474sf]

I think the qualities we appreciate from CHOC totally work in these home videos. You articulate your experience like no other - and the mix of live commentary and voice over are so enjoyable. Keep up the good work. I'm so glad you brought this format back.

[@superchickensoup]

You should all check out the 959's Bruce Canepa is building, he is rebuilding 50 of them, yep 50 even bought a delivery mileage one that came out of a office in a Japanese skyscraper and is rebuilding that, why? Because the engine was built to handle over 800hp so he is upgrading ignition systems, turbos, suspension, even got 50 sets of hollow magnesium wheels made to look identical but if i remember correctly the are 1 inch bigger, there is about 4000 hours build time put into each car 0-60mph 2.6 seconds and 230mph top speed, yet drives like a Golf in normal use. Pretty mad to think someone is buying some of the rarest cars on the planet at about $2million a pop and then pumping 4000 hours labour into them and then all the money in parts. I have no idea what he charges for them but must be pushing $4 million

[@southney7211]

What a car. Used to flip a coin on which I liked more as a kid, this or the F40. I think the F40 still has me smitten. Ultimately if I could have only a 2 car garage and had an endless budget for it, I’d have both. 959 for the daily and the F40 for the weekend.

[@omsimracing]

Was lucky enough to bump into one of these sat on an MOT ramp while delivering parts one afternoon a few years ago. It’s not a sight I was expecting, nor likely to forget any time soon. An excellent video again 👏🏻

[@randomguyontheinterweb]

The 959 Alpine edition was my favorite hotwheel growing up in the late 80s and early 90s. It had Goodyear tires that you could remove. I loved that hotwheel more than anything

[@paulbunyan9436]

The Porsche 959 went way over budget and cost over $500,000 to build, but the company refused to cut corners and delivered each new car to it's owner for $225,000 as promised...

[@SonicProvocateur]

Thank you for the lovely film, Chris! Keep up the fantastic work for all of us Porsche lovers as well as enthusiasts!

[@TheRant-l7b]

Still my favourite Porsche, bar none. I was a teenager when this thing happened and it changed my world. The advances that Porsche made with this are used in cars today, so it changed the automotive world, too. Thanks for this video, Chris.

[@lukasv626]

Awesome video Chris, I remember reading about this car as a kid because people had issues with getting them in the U.S., thanks again great job! Also, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed listening to you on JRE, it was a real eye opener for who you are as a person and the trouble you had to endure on TG. This video is proof that Joe is right you can do this on your own!

[@Race-Central-Home]

Chris`s little happy face @ 5:39 says it all... :) - Love the content Chris.... keep up the good work!

[@Sb23global]

Simply MAGNIFICENT! The car (of course), the video, and overview from Chris. The best…

[@frodev728]

10:35 I want to know what you said (but was cut from this video) about sequential turbos…. 😕

[@OFFICIAL.jonathanharvey]

An absolute stunner and a thing of beauty. I had the little die cast and plastic kit you had to put together yourself, when I was a kid. Just can’t get over how good it looks today, just as it did back then.

[@Ratónthesuper3]

What a "simple" yet perfect video. No fuss just a car being driven. Porsche would be proud

[@thxsean]

I saw one at a local gas station here in Orange County, it was glorious seeing it in person, truly an automotive icon. The example I saw a the gas station is currently for sale at Bring a Trailer.

[@CowanScott]

The 959 takes me back to my teenage Commodore Amiga days when I used to play the 2D 'Test Drive 2" game endlessly!! The weekend started with your podcast on Friday and has ended with this.. What a treat on a Sunday evening!

[@ATomRileyA]

Can still hear that intro when you said that haha. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqvbaZyjitRsobc

[@CowanScott]

@@ATomRileyA Jeeez!!! you've just taken me back 35 years!! It's still so familiar! Thanks for the link!!

[@Case16710]

In July 1988, CAR Magazine ran an amazing feature with the 959 and F40. I was lucky to get my hands on a copy of this issue as a 14 year old living in Los Angeles (CAR wasn’t sold here), but my uncle left his copy at our house while he was visiting. It was about as thrilling and exotic as those first Playboys I saw at around the same age. I still have it.