Driving a Jaguar C-Type on the Mille Miglia - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

The car's worth a few million pounds sterling. The event is hard to describe, watch this to see what it's all about. Clue: it's awesome.

[@ooglefluffg857]

Honestly, there's nothing I like more than seeing a vintage car like this covered in dirt with a leaf stuck in the grille. That's just how it should be.

[@silviosantapaola2825]

also the driver and the co driverhold 2 beers each

[@kinarkyl]

This is, in my opinion, the finest segment Drive has ever put together. I've watched nearly every episode of every Drive show from the beginning and this is perfection. You all at Drive should be enormously proud of how far the network has come. Chris Harris is the man. What a special film.

[@jayaybe1]

Possibly /DRIVE's best video so far ; ) Great story telling of a difficult to convey experience. Magnifico!!!

[@poffy8888]

take a hike to the moon........

[@jayaybe1]

poffy8888 Eeeerrr...what the fuck are you talking about pooffy?

[@ianfindlay865]

poffy8888 You are so unbelievably stupid, it's hard to imagine you even have the brains to be a troll.

[@poffy8888]

Ian Findlay dats becoz you a jew !

[@poffy8888]

Ian Findlay hee-hee-heeeeee...!

[@GODOFGUITAR2112]

I love seeing these hyper expensive classics get thrashed.

[@Redstoneprime316]

It is what they were made for, after all.

[@NonMovingTarget]

Epic. Beautifully shot by Neil, compellingly narrated by Chris. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the Mille Miglia.

[@lavienestpasfacile95]

"...either they're rich enough not to care or they have specially designed testicles" lol

[@who_stole_my_username]

I have lost count of the number of times I have watched this. It never gets boring.

[@charlestrauscht3587]

I'll continue to live vicariously as long as your in the drivers seat. Cheers Chris !

[@makirompe]

These are the moments when I'm proud to be italian. A friend of mine defined the Mille Miglia like "Anarchia stradale", that could be translated as "road Anarchy". Something this astonishingly intrisic beautiful could never take place anywhere else than Italy.

[@peeblood]

Unless you count the Cannonball runs, the U.S. Express, the Bandit Runs, and the Gumball 3000s.

[@ianfindlay865]

Dave839 They have all the character of wet socks and soiled jock straps. Classic American tastelessness.

[@peeblood]

Ian Findlay Hmm, the Gumball 3000 has been run across Europe several times. If you factor in German pop-music, French television, and British cuisine I think the Americans come out on top. Regardless, you're displaying your ignorance.

[@ianfindlay865]

Dave839 German pop music, French TV and British cuisine!!! Those are three big winners. And of course the Gumball was such a fabulous success, with multiple accidents, confiscations and so on. Keep on sniffing.

[@poffy8888]

o shut-up. You are making me sick

[@SKR1BB13]

Chris, this video truly gave me a knot in my stomach. I live in New Mexico. Needless to say there aren't many stunning British cars here. I have an MGB roadster and hope to do a race like this with my son. i now know that I will be restoring my little red rocket and attempting something like this before I die. Thank you once again for letting some of us gear heads peer in to such stunning machines. Keep on driving!

[@MrGaryGG48]

I don't know much about the "automotive entertainment" in New Mexico but maybe the "Silver State Classic" in Nevada would appeal to you and your son. This link will take you to their entry form . There are a collection of PDF forms for entry. The accounts I've read about it sound sound similar to the current Mille Miglia. It looks like a lot of fun.

[@jcreyb]

Went to the event in 2015. It was truly mind-boggling. Every car more beautiful than the last! Rome - Castille d San Angello to the Vatican. Wow.

[@tez2164]

Just read Chris's book and it brought me back to this video, still a great watch this many years later and I'm still envious❤

[@Riku0990]

By far my favorite car video, Chris' masterpiece! That extatic feeling Chris is having is really contagious!

[@adam1othman]

Chris has the best job on earth period

[@marcobonnet]

Wow, Chris. another great automotive journey. Thanks for letting us join you on your 1000 miles.

[@Sir993]

the passion. the history. the machinery. the stories.. how could one not just drop dead from the experience and culture you immerse yourself in. cheers, chris

[@HeavyDragoon]

I think the reason Chris is banned from the Ferrari race track is because he tells the truth about the product...

[@Nox1234567891011]

google "How Ferrari Spins" and u see y he was banned

[@Pulsonar]

He tested Lamborghini with a demon write-up as well ...Years later Lambo have yet to lift their ban on him!

[@danb432]

Drink driving; don't do it at home, do it in Italy.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I am beyond words. This might be one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Thank you Chris, thank you Al. What an amazing piece. The things you say, Chris, just crack me up. You cover these cars and these events brilliantly. I praise you. Many thanks.

[@jdpdk]

It is awesome when experiences like that one are filmed. The editing and the entire cover of this video is perfect! Thumbs up DRIVE.

[@richardcarr6493]

l am sooooo jealous of you two being able to do this in that jag ,talk about living history .l most happy that the jag was able to do what it built to still fantastic insight for all of whom get to see this .

[@angelomelis9464]

One of the best videos that I have seen.. thank you

[@grishchenko1991]

One of my favorite Drive segments. Beautiful cars, beautiful city, and beautiful sounds with footage to boot. If one were to make the footage black and white, some of the driving scenes would look like something out of a classic peterol head movie.

[@Unklespike]

Firstly, that was an awesome way to spend 19 minutes of my evening so thank you Chris, Jag and Drive for that. Secondly, I can't be the only one who hate's Chris a little bit to know he earns his living doing this. To say I'm jealous is a massive understatement.

[@joaosoares3719]

This is probably one of the best 100 videos on KZbin.

[@idriwzrd]

Dream life. There's just something about a road-trip dirty invaluable car.

[@lancewatt8514]

Chris Harris is one lucky bastard. I would LOVE to have his job.

[@hovnojede010101]

I'll be on Mille Miglia in the future. Don't know when, but I will. This video got me thrilled, what an amazing piece of film. I LOVE /DRIVE NETWORK, Chris, JF, Matt, Larry, Mike and all other guys. The best channel for petrolheads. Ever.

[@TheAmazingMrMcFlyy]

you live my dream life man! Fangio's original C-type?!

[@JMM745]

Absolutely brilliant. God bless Italy.

[@bigolet-bone6203]

One of my Favorite episodes to date...I could really see the joy. Good stuff Chris.

[@richardamos3173]

The tenuous link I have to this video - that of owning a Jag and being British - makes me gleeful, and a little bit emotional. Thanks for a brilliant show!!!!

[@professorfidelcat]

nice 3.4 litre mated to an in line 6 cylinder kitty engine !! purrs like meow!!

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

I think old-style-helmets look way better than today's.

[@ryansaab1544]

no

[@Munkenba]

They're also much less safe.

[@NotSoBiggie]

This video exemplifies why Drive is the best KZbin channel. Magnificent.

[@HellbaneAD]

Absolutely fantastic! A rally like this is just so special... all about enjoying yourself and bonding with the car, you must have the time of your life!

[@DanielHDXO]

Why is Harris banned on the Fiorano?

[@MrRobster1234]

Daniel Horceag Probably drinking in the car : )

[@danGroutZ]

Daniel Horceag He wrote an article about Ferrari for evo and it wasn't the nicest article about them. It was all true but ferrari weren't happy with him so he's not allowed test the cars or go to the factory

[@DanielHDXO]

Daniel Groutage I see. Thanks :)

[@SenszR]

Daniel Horceag Daniel Groutage He has since been unbanned from driving their cars.

[@danGroutZ]

Indeed he has, still banned from fiorano though. They told him he was never allowed back :') Bit harsh for telling the truth!

[@SteveBMX01]

i just want to know how you got banned from Maranello, that would be almost as good of a story as the mille miglia itself...

[@TheBurnoutGang]

+SteveBMX01 He got fed up with Ferrari and how they change their cars to make them look better on test drives, so he lost it and went on a rant about ferrari... Its a good read look up why Ferrari spins

[@belgischepralinen]

I'm usually not into old cars, but this was "absolutely ecstatic" as CH would say. What a car, what an event, what a crowd.... they are so enthusiastic.. Having watched almost all CHOC videos, i gotta say this one's probably the best.

[@chadbarbaro]

you aren't into old cars but these were the fastest cars in the world in period. how can you be into fast cars and not appreciate that? you just a poser then.

[@markthorne3414]

Shame we do not have a race like this in England.Great film Chris ,Thanks

[@bohemianracer]

How irresponsible, drinking and driving....haha, how envious I am.

[@TheCoBBus]

Why Chris is banned from the Ferrari test track?

[@TDNDLC]

Trash talked Ferrari, don't think he's banned anymore though...

[@seljd]

+TheCoBBus google "How Ferrari Spins"

[@TheCoBBus]

***** well I can see now why =D thank you for the info !

[@vardana]

first i didn't wanna watch this because i didn't care about old cars, but now I've learned to never doubt the quality of a Chris Harris vid

[@nickclarkuk]

You captured some of the spirit of the original race. It's not about rules and driving in convoy!! It's about gunning it hard and enjoying the cars. I salute you both!

[@philipadastra]

How is this public race legal? Like 10:28 that's wild XD

[@razdower]

Because Italy

[@studiomarand]

That's like we drive every day. You don't need to race MilleMiglia to do that. :)

[@sajabz2007]

Why is Chris banned from fiorano track???

[@Portabledexter]

He accused ferrari of setting up their road test cars differently to the final production models. It was a really minor comment, but Ferrari have banned him from test driving any of their cars since!

[@snarkishly]

Here's his column where he talks about the rules Ferrari impose on journos, jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins He's driven a ton of Ferraris since, presumably sourced from owners.

[@sajabz2007]

Thanks people. A good read!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

He is one of the best parts of the whole internet. Amazing guy and passionate car enthusiast.

[@MKI4EVA]

thanks for showing other types of experiences with cars chris. that's giving us a new dimension into the world of motor cars.

[@willbest1547]

Wonderful! I read a story about this race when I was a kid, and have been fascinated ever since. Thank you!

[@ZeroJoJoZero]

Every Chris Harris video is a treat, but this one was bloody unbelievable. Everything is bigger than life, and then Chris (and his co-driver-buddy) turns it up to 11. I would also like to kindly request an unabridged version! Please oh please!

[@FlangeMcGee]

There is not enough like buttons for this video! Just WOW!! To comprehend such a tour is... well in-comprehend-able!! Amazing work guys! What a car, what a noise, what a tour!

[@francoisfrisch6082]

Everything that is great about this channel. Authentic fun and passion. MORE!

[@bandyfball]

For me, this is the best video i have seen all year. Video of the Year. Wonderful stuff, Chris and co.

[@dillank3240]

You are lucky, lucky men. Thanks for letting us share in the joy.

[@OhMyKMPR]

I can only second kinarkyl's opinion. This is the best drive episode you guys made! The attention to detail, the originality, and of course the brilliant cars make this video so special and unique.

[@juancabral2003]

That Jaguar being first owned by Juan Manuel Fangio and the Automovil Club Argentino badge on that Jaguar makes chills run down my spine. Great video, great competition, well driven. I feel pure envy, good envy, keep up with these videos... big props!

[@lebacco]

Best Chris Harris video to date! His excitement is so compelling,

[@Xboxracer1]

This and your Spa Classic video are the best. Basically anything motorsport related!

[@cccccccharles]

I suspect that I will come back and watch this video many more times. Best video I've seen in a long time, I kept wishing it would just go on and on.

[@arnaudvelter]

Awesome story, love the fact that in the end you ignored the things that spoiled the fun and just captured the moment in driving the last miles to the finish like a nutcase in a priceless Jag. Real drivers do not think about values too much, they enjoy the machine as if it were stolen, every time.

[@stewitr]

Possibly the best video Chris Harris has ever done. And that noise, oh wow that noise.

[@yipzone]

Loved the video.

[@Fertro]

I am just a mass of goosebumps. That Jag is quite possibly the best sounding car I've ever heard.

[@gholwiih]

That beautiful sound. I could listen to that for 1000 miles easily. Awesome piece!

[@dadomma]

This has to be the best chris haris on car i have ever seen, just epic!! Wish this epp was ALOT longer, just could keep watching and listening to that amazing sound! I wish cars sounded like that stil!! U cnt beat that raw meaty sound!M well done chris and drive for this vid!!

[@trev92]

How dose this not have more views?...Spectacular job Chris, spectacular...

[@MDubPolePosition]

Magnifico... Generally, I'm a man of modern car taste, but you cannot help but be moved by this. Bravo, cracking film.

[@alphanuevo]

What an adventure! Thanks for sharing, Chris and company. Cheers.

[@duarte5dm]

This simply the best car show on the planet and Chris Harris is definitely the best host ! Hope you guys continue to bring us this series forever!

[@Billbothebear14]

Still the BEST, sunshine.. I've waited for this for weeks now. Magnificent. Job done. WF

[@TheJamesthe13]

Lol just realized I was there when you guys finished! was working on the Lake that year in Desenzano, went to Brescia for a night out, had no idea MM was on! Awesome site, all those cars!! Swoon!

[@budgieishere]

Just amazing, fantastic video. Thanks!

[@areedaf]

I lived in Ponte San Marco (just outside Brescia) for 4 years. Watching the Mille Miglia go past my house every year are some of my best memories of Italy!

[@Yanagi88]

Wow, amazing video..that jaguar has a lovely voice!

[@Bocbo]

This is why I subscribe to Drive. Thanks for sharing an amazing good time in a car that so few will ever experience outside of this video. I was smiling as big as they were at the end.

[@niko202390]

Outstanding. Superb. An absolute joy to watch. Well done, Chris. You're a shining inspiration to petrolheads around the world.

[@PureWaterCleaningDevon]

One of the best so far, a joy to watch.

[@CJM44.41]

Chris's best video yet? There's only one word to describe the Mille Miglia and that's, F**king amazing!

[@tejastiger61]

Chris ..Gee Wiz.. We all need friend like AL, what a guy... Thanks for shinning some light on what it is like to drive the MM, live the dream so to say. What happened to get you banned from Maranello test track facility....? What a way to do your 1st MM... BRAVO....! Well done.

[@hinalpattni3993]

Awesome video Chris & Team, looks like it was a special time for all involved!

[@isuzuslider190]

Such beautiful scenery at night with all the classic cars, I love it.

[@EricBlumenstein]

I love that you guys don't put music in your videos when you can hear the engine. Those exhausts are music enough! Thank you!

[@snobotz]

Made me excited about an event that sounded pretty boring in the past. Great job Chris, glad you do what you do!

[@ericm.4747]

What an epic video!!! One of the best I have watched from Chris Harris.

[@ciprianbutnaru6543]

Brilliant video,makes me realize why I love cars so much,THANK YOU CHRIS HARRIS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@junkiebaxXxter]

possibly the best episode of Chris Harris On Cars ever.

[@AndyB59]

"Like" is just nowhere near enough to express my feelings about this. Best thing on You Tube. EVER. Chris Harris, I am so painfully envious of you!

[@jeremyk5414]

Back from 2021 to confirm the absolute perfection of this video

[@Millingify]

*Throws away track book* Track book visible in every single scene afterwards.

[@targaflorio3239]

Absolutely brilliant video diary. Thanks so much for posting. Always loved the Mille Miglia and the always entertaining Chris Harris. What a combo.

[@powersliding]

6:00 that aston, what a beauty. video is absolutely excellent, chris and alex. next year turn it into a full documentary

[@killjoyken]

My God, that was glorious! The sound of that C Type will haunt my dreams for weeks!

[@canadianexposures]

Well worth the extra days wait. Loved the bit about dropping the brim on your ball cap as you enter Fiorano.

[@vintage31]

Fabulous piece on historic cars! Just beautiful and great video. Thanks!

[@tgbuckley482]

By far the most extraordinary car video I have ever seen - you are one very very lucky man christopher!!!

[@aslkdfjhg]

Only in Italy. A country which understands and appreciates these master pieces.

[@davidbarett5269]

Getting drunk with Chris Harris seems like an awesome time! Afterwards street racing drunk with whatever car he's test driving haha

[@TheArthoris]

you are the best automotive journalist out there... period!

[@andrehermes2962]

This might very well be the best "CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS" Video ever. It was just great and I really enjoyed it. However... Bonus material would be just EPIC!

[@Lwmuth]

undoubtedly one of the best car videos on youtube, ever to be uploaded. cheers mate!