Colin McRae's Legendary Rally Cars in one building

Colin McRae drove some incredible rally cars during his career. At this years McRae Rally Challenge at Knockhill circuit, DirtFish were lucky enough to witness 24 of them all under one roof.
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[@shamil808]

David's knowledge of rally history is stunning. 🙇‍♂ I remember once, Petter Solberg, my childhood hero, was having a very difficult rally. There's a shot of Colin McRae jumping into Petter's car and shutting the door... I really wish we knew what Colin told Petter that day. That's my favorite memory of Colin McRae. 🙇‍♂

[@toweleeielite]

i was 'that close.... to THAT car.....' when colin and derek was doing 100+mph through sweetlamb....... tremendous days. although i was alive and did see actual group B cars on the road, group A was my golden era, and i still miss it to this day. We gone from 2 million plus spectators per RC rally and UKs largest sporting event of the year to NOTHING....... and no one really wants a fiesta ST on a monday.

[@cameronmcrae9768]

The sport of rally died with Colin

[@toweleeielite]

@@cameronmcrae9768 nar, real rally died with group A not Colin Mcrae, thats not to say that hes not dearly missed and that the newer WRC cars arnt spectacular to watch because they are... but Col was a big infulence on group A and early WRC class cars and its negh wonder that its my favourite rally period :)

[@SergeyPRO]

The legend is so strong today that people around the world, remembering it, continue to grieve about the loss. There are fond memories of Colin, the man who changed people and motorsport in general. He is gone but will never be forgotten. I wear a t-shirt of his memory and it reminds me and everyone of him. Respect from Ukraine! Thx...

[@Kryspa7]

You are from Ukraine so i believe it's fair to say, don't get me wrong by any means. I think Colin in rallying was just as now Ukraine is: "Fighting and never giving up" It takes a lot to be that brave! Always pedal to the metal and that's why personally i think Colin was the best ever rally driver. Fans not always should look at statistics or titles but how the person is or behave, the character, the talent and everything behind it. Imagine now Colin having those 2 or maybe even 3 titles more, Makinen would have equally the same as Colin or even Colin could have 1 more title having 4 just as Kankkunen which did it first with this number and he "Colin" was not a Finn. Remember he was first British Champion and youngest in WRC back then. Of course more titles didn't happen for him we know that... But the thing is he was always how a rally driver should be. Not look away, pedal to the metal, be nice to fans, be spectacular, be yourself or be as your hero "in his case Ari Vatanen" and just do your job, dream, drive, win. Inspire! That was his passion, his live. And the legacy after him remains massive. Thank you @DirtFish and as well thank you Colin for amazing rally memories. 🙂

[@SergeyPRO]

@@Kryspa7 Thank you friend, I understand what you are talking about and appreciate it... Colin is without a doubt the best - he was born to show how to fight and how hardworking wehave to be 👍

[@damarfadlan9251]

@@Kryspa7 Kryspa7, ever played Colin McRae Rally games yet?

[@angusmackay7281]

Great video, guys. You're right, despite the lack of a world title in it, the 22B is one of the most iconic cars in the history of the sport. Magical.

[@marciocarvalho8975]

Colin had a special entusiasm to Portugal rally where he made his driving show!

[@SJW82]

I agree, the tarmac set up rally cars do look the best. I was fortunate to see Colin Win the world championship…took the day off school, went to the first stages in Penmanchno forest and then saw him doughnut the hell out of his car in Chester racecourse…I can still see it now, like it happened yesterday!!

[@nightowlrally]

That must've been incredible to see! :)

[@thomascraig1517]

Special ! For people who dont know Rally .This line of cars will never be repeated....Colin was Colin ....a genius gone to soon .

[@kari53]

Thanks for doing this. Even to us Finn's Colin was a treasure. I'll never forget the day I got the news.

[@cossie60]

I'll never forget watching Colin come up Knockalla in the 6R4 in 2006. I doubt I'll have any better memories than that.

[@johnfish8674]

First ever shake down of his MK2 was leyland test track, Ali was their too in his grey MK2 with Nissan motor . Colin landed in the field in his chopper . We were next to them inscrutineering his car was running focus WRC parts and was incredible . Beers followed back at our hotel with Jimmy Col Ali and young Meeke what a memory.

[@RyoooPT]

My first game was CMR 2.0 and my #1 favorite rally car of all time is the Ford Focus RS WRC because of him.

[@BIRVS]

The voice crack at 13:53 had me laughing 😂

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Colin McRae along with Richard 'Burnsie' Burns were my rallying heroes. Those cars are just superb

[@dextergaming5974]

That Focus livery has aged so well... Iconic

[@carldolan3244]

What a great feature by you & David Evans - who knows his stuff. I use to love reading both his & David Williams features in Motoring News back in the day which I discovered as new teenage driver in the mid 80"s. I got totally hooked by rallying and started competing then and reading their reports. I joined the BBC and started stage rallying in Welsh events in a mk1 and was lucky enough to end up both competing and working on rallying at that point so saw Colin and Richard Burns doing Top Gear British Rally Championship event and putting very early on-board cameras in their cars - Derek used to switch it of if there was a problem. I gave up competing in 1999, but I still love the sport. I've worked on F1 for C4 for the past 10 years but I took my son to Finland this year to watch and I've got a Yaris GR4 on order - you never lose it. But what a great film - Colin was amazingly quick and awesome to watch and I remember the "Shed" - I was working on the Top Gear Rally Report and I think he took the door off and the they put a press car door on and use a gate latch to shut it? Really great film.

[@Ravecat27]

13:36 This is Colin Mcrae Rally 2.0 ❤

[@mickpalmer3521]

I can remember Colin coming through the tarmac section on the Network Q in Clumber Park , visibly so much quicker than anybody else ( as he usually was) the noise of the tyres , the sound of the flat four 😊 . Colin McRae rightly deserved the ' Awesome ' tag that day , it will stay with me forever. Thanks Colin.

[@thanosthegamer14]

Colin McRae was one of my childhood heroes!Colin you a Legend!No one like you!We'll never forget you!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jasonthomas196]

A mate of mine has half a focus bumper of Colins from when we marshalled the wrc I think at Margam great memories.

[@damarfadlan9251]

I love all of those McRae's Rally Cars. They are legendary.

[@bat33.12]

Colin was driving a borrowed Sierra Cosworth in the British national series around the time he was still driving the Nova. The car was loaned to him by Cyril Bolton and Presspart he may have driven both Group N and Group A cars but pretty sure it was mainly the Group N car in the national series. I remember watching him in it at Dolby but not sure of the year but I vividly remember him hurling the Nova around Olivers Mount and Dolby, Cropton, etc on the National Breakdown. The year he won the title we went up to Kielder on the RAC as there was one single stage that crossed the border into Scotland that year so we knew he would be on it on home ground and he didn't disappoint, visibly faster than everyone else. He was special and sorely missed - RIP

[@SuperOrbit69]

That’s the thing isn’t it, the speed was so visible. I remember him at the end of the first Grizedale test on the RAC ‘91, where he looked so much faster than the others, and I’m talking about Sainz, Kankkunen, Auriol, not to mention his Subaru team mates Alen and Vatanen.. Then shortly after that, nr the start of Grizedale 2, he rolled into a ditch! But that was the paradox, it was wild, on the edge, like no-one before or since.

[@bat33.12]

@@SuperOrbit69 Exactly that, and it's only now after he's gone we fully realise what a privilege it was to witness Colin's stunning car control and flamboyance in full flow with the full sounds and smell of a well thrashed car

[@battfinkz]

Used to love standing on stage watching Mcrae blast these beasts around. Best era of rallying by far. He hit me in the neck with a huge rock one year, massive black bruise for weeks, heaven 🤣 God I miss watching him drive, on it flat out at all times, pure excitement

[@ianmangham4570]

Close but no cigar, best era was watching the group B monsters 🇬🇧

[@battfinkz]

@@ianmangham4570 I was around for group B, but I was very young, so this era was by far the best for me

[@F1-Passion]

I sat in the Metro D165WVX with Colin driving when he was testing for the Mcrea Stages in like 2001/2002 best day of my life

[@alanmitchell6302]

Great video nice to see all the different cars from the past in top condition

[@amphilbey]

Wonderful collection, so many great cars. I always remember being at the Race of Champions at Wembley the year Colin passed away and the moving tribute to him. Bring back a WRC round to UK so I can take my son like I went with my dad in the 80s

[@berkc06]

My dream car was a Focus mk1 because of Colin McRae. I still drive one.

[@paullachman5596]

Gzzz David You blow me away with your knowledge on rallying Awesome It was also a pleasure meeting yourself and Colin in the middle of whaanga coast this year Love the dirtfish content Keep up the awesome work Cheers Paul NZ rally fan 😀

[@G4RY1159]

Ahhhhh So many memories Still mind Colin in the Focus trying to catch Jeremy Clarkson in a Ford Cougar then Johnny Herbert was last to set off in his F1 car trying to catch Colin & Jeremy.

[@nickleighton9299]

Brilliant Video and bloody good memories what a driver..!! 🚗 😉👍

[@tomlepski8306]

Wow! It must have taken massive efforts and research to get all these iconic cars together assuming they are all now owned by different owners. I miss the Safari rally Ford Focus which is the car which made it for M-sport after a few bad results with the Focus in the early years. Good job DIRTFISH, all you guys are great.

[@classic7376]

WRC without Colin is a different sport. By far the most spectacular driver.

[@4dshow]

Meh , by all means be a big fan but he wasn’t bigger than the sport.

[@Patrichor777]

@@4dshow He was cool, but don't get the overhype

[@jamieeedden777]

Couldn't agree more

[@4dshow]

@@jamieeedden777 because he crashed a lot? He’s not bigger than the sport.

[@jamieeedden777]

@@4dshow I agree but only reason I'd say he is my favourite driver is because that's the only era or rally and racing I've ever watch sence being an adult I prefer to race cars and bike than watch

[@valibrad]

Henri and Colin, the only rally drivers.

[@michaelscurr9046]

That Derek ringer must have had balls down 2 his knee’s what a ride. Great review 👍

[@mariumrajah]

Years ago I watched Colin Mc Rae tear up the roads with Subaru Impreza 555 . The sound of the Subaru was different.. After watching Mr Rae back then I’ve gone through 5 Impreza now .. What a driver what a car .. rip

[@mainwarc]

Great video...100% tarmac spec looks epic

[@wilrallisportralli1052]

What a cool video..I'd be honoured to see those cars wow ..good stuff 👍

[@ManxAndy]

Wow…..what a collection , reminds me o& the time I saw Joey Dunlop’s bikes all lined up in year order….👍🇮🇲😯

[@johnrowell942]

Beautiful collection.

[@etreintero9012]

Para mí el mejor piloto y más valiente del wrc,una gran pena que nos dejara tan pronto,grande Colin

[@tangerinedream7211]

Wow, few quids worth here, thanks for the upload, remember Avengers, rare rally car back in the day.

[@jamescalalo]

wow thank you for posting this

[@pauloag1977]

Oh what I'd give to have a nosy around that unit with all Colin's cars.....Be happy chappie indeed. Seen and sat in the STI 555 championship winning car.

[@jerrycotter4108]

Fantastic thanks 😊

[@finai2381]

Cars looking mint💥

[@diegoa2022]

The R4 platform is in fact a Ford Ka modified by DJM Motorsport at Colin's request.

[@royale4318]

I'll never forget the '89 RAC when Jimmy complained Colin, through multiple offs, converted that D-reg Cosworth "from a hatchback into a coupé" making it "more aerodynamic" than his - after setting some faster times with it than his dad!😂 Colin's '94 RAC win and subsequent Championship victory the following year are golden memories from my youth that I will forever cherish R.I.P. Colin

[@amytysoe2292]

I'm working on 1/10 RC replica of Colin's Legacy as it was on the 1992 Lombard (minus the stoved in right-hand side) at the moment, so this was lovely to have pop up in my recommendations - some cracking cars in here! :D

[@mickrichBMXWRXJapan]

Simply brilliant!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I miss Colin. He's the reason why I watched it.

[@maksrambe3812]

Saw one of his Ford Focuses recently👍🏿

[@dtrain1634]

The Ford focus mark 1 - still a beautiful rally car 🚗 😮

[@peternufc1981]

What a collection 👌

[@garrygiven3211]

Great cars and memories but these 2 are clueless, bit of research was needed beforehand wouldn't have gone a miss. Always remember being at a test day at larkhall kart circuit when Colin and mark Higgins appeared with a gearbox kart for a bit of fun. Never seen anyone throw a gearbox kart around like Colin did that day. Legend 🙌

[@troycobb5340]

The Peugeot was the 1.9 engine. Colin McRae… Legend !!

[@kriswild1824]

What a collection

[@janusz4156]

Ford Focus RS WRC - flagship rally car of Colin McRae Rally 3. 20 years of #CMR3.

[@chiefrocka8604]

Mad to think though you know the right people you can build a exact replica of Colin’s Prodrive Legacy or Rally Engineering Developments Cosworth Sierras or even M Sports 99 Focus WRC’s

[@chiefrocka8604]

Shame there’s no 4x4 Cosworth there If you know you know

[@Smilog]

Guys, those focus mk1 are pure evil 🔥🔥best cars ever♥️

[@stuartleckie]

Question for you all, as I've seen a car here in Alberta, Canada ; a guy has an Escort Cosworth, MK5 Escort I believe, which they say is an Ex McRae car. I can't remember him racing an Escort Cossie. did he test one maybe? or is my memory failing me? Thanks

[@BOSSposes]

I wish i could see colin rip that R4 that is truely an amazing gravel car

[@exciteart]

15:04 My favorite all time McRae's Rally Car

[@tanferaktunc3695]

Citroën xsara wrc?dream team.colin,carlos,loeb I watch all of them 2003 wrc rally at turkey and cyprus rally.

[@ianjones4510]

Tha escort mk2 from 7 17 inn beutyfull and some😎

[@dynomiterecords4348]

I would hate to think how much panel beating has been done to these!

[@nightowlrally]

Lads, I'll tell you now, if I ever step foot in this room I'd probably never leave.

[@anthonydunning2106]

Can’t believe you walked straight past the 1 of 300 Colin McRae edition. in dark blue. The P1 and 22B are amazing but….., come on!!

[@emersoncardenasespinel3490]

Very Good Saludos of Perú

[@nutnbolted]

Kames west of Scotland.... would be referring to kames Motorsport Circuit Muirkirk I think ?

[@ashleythomas9122]

1st ford focus was my favourite when coiln was racing wicked cars he prober wipped them about

[@TheRebelOne.]

Was Y4 FMC reshelled after that massive accident? Edit: Rebuilt by M-Sport. If you have'nt seen Colin's big moment in the Metro6R4 in Donegal you really need to check it out on KZbin! Nuff said.

[@trevorwhitham6742]

I love the mini it’s so cute

[@Pete68T]

All Great Cars ,Legacy Sounded the Best and When they Changed Exhaust in latter Subaru p1 Lost that Flat 4 Sound,We All Miss Colin He Was Exciting to Watch

[@NoddyOLeary2010]

Unreal 👌🏻

[@andreharewood2384]

Colin was one of the very best in rallying he could just drive a car out to all I really miss him

[@KBBMX]

Wheres the legacy with the pink livery ? I was around when he drove the Nova.... He flogged that thing to death 👌👌👌

[@valvemonky4734]

i hope i am corect the Peugeot 309 was ownd by friend of mine and campaigned it in GTI challenge at the same time richard burns started his career i worked on it as service crew and spent many nights in the garage working on it

[@Crimetvuk]

Mark McCanns garage is starting to look this this one

[@jaymiles8185]

Great video , shame there's no citreon xsara and skoda fabia wrc cars or Colins Dakar there In the collection

[@adi-hg2zt]

Greatest rally driver ever if in doubt flat out.

[@buchtovovidea]

V Čechách u Plzně je podobná a hezčí sbírka wrc vozů... Ale taky hezké...moc hezké

[@tonydownunder5703]

Fuck I miss him Thanks for sharing 👍

[@terryosborne272]

Why don't you have any of the Citroen WRC Cars that he raced in. Very nice collection.

[@christophertownley6734]

It's such a shame Colin didn't get a drive in the AWD Audi Group B.

[@cyriljobbagy]

and you missed 2005 skoda fabia wrc if you wanted to have full collection, but what ever

[@Scott555ish]

Can't believe you just glossed over and walked past the McRae Edition and 22B road cars. If it hadn't been for Colin in the UK the sales or road cars woukd of been 20% of what they eventually were.

[@hardcoreep]

Tarmac rally cars rule!

[@stuartwilcock8113]

Legend

[@briangriffith3985]

would like to see a feature on Dave Metcalfe. He made the novas dance and sing

[@ChopperMeir]

Pretty sure the 205 was the 1.9, developed by Skip Brown. Shame they couldn't get his Avenger in the collection but that's in the hands of a private owner in Scotland. On the 6R4 they could run in national but had to be 2.5 rather than 3.0

[@mkkiloma3991]

Subary Legacy was first colin LHR car. It's a shame that so many innocent people died in a helicopter accident.

[@roninfr4666]

His cousin gavin my best friend got run over so he was lucky too have lived longer and do what he did miss gavin everyday they had alot of bad luck rip

[@julianhaw9267]

Colin was going back to Subaru in 2008 how awesome would that have been 👍

[@richardspencer4901]

And the Citroen

[@scottwilson1510]

Get the facts right regarding the mk2 it was built by Dave Jenkins motorsport

[@misterphiluk]

Disc brakes on the rear of a 1.9 205 GTi and drums on the rear of a 1.6.

[@ianwiggins8782]

What a legend Colin McRae was still sadly missed now if you were still here still be rolling now I don’t know I’ll be driving for a bit he would still be rallying my legend I used to follow to follow Colin McRae I used to follow his dad Jimmy McRae Alistair and I watched his daughter interviewing somebody with a week 😮😮

[@jordydereus]

I would take the legecy without blinking...

[@chabochejean-jacques1575]

Quelle garage de fou il qu qu'une citroen 😊

[@dannycarrigan3182]

1995 Chatsworth super special, bbc televised stage freezing cold and i was up the tree near enough over the watersplash thats now not in use, what a day rip mr flat out

[@kos_ire58]

Is this open to the public?

[@andolas100]

All three names on the Ford WoW History.

[@andolas100]

just pre Prodrive.