Racing a Mercedes 220 Fintail Sedan at the Nürburgring with David Coulthard -- /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

120hp, a lot of kerb weight and only four forward gears. But I had an ex- Formula One driver with me, so surely we wouldn't be the slowest car out there? Let the fun begin.

[@camarowland4]

the man with the crazy face made me so happy. im not sure why. the pureness of the competition, the joy you can see in his actions. i know your grin was also massive Mr. Harris; mine sure was.

[@jasonlongo6823]

It's like when you're driving down the motorway in a very slow car racing your mate who's also in an awfully slow car struggling to get past 80 😂

[@oljefri]

@@jasonlongo6823 I once raced a Mercedes w124 220 16valve estate, against a volvo 945 turbodiesel, with a screwdriver tuned injection pump,and i lost...i dont think we even got up to 160kph before we had to brake ;´)

[@jasonlongo6823]

@@oljefri hahah brilliant

[@neeklaus]

Post-Race Beers with Chris Harris and David Coulthard should be a regular prime time show

[@georgecostanza2695]

First time I've seen this side of David Coulthard. Had no idea he is so witty and funny, what a cool guy! If ever there could be one, he would make a great replacement for JC on Top Gear!

[@henrikcarlsen1881]

He's Scottish. What do you expect? Of cause he's funny. Glad Cris parked the suit again. Not fitting for him.

[@zepedrofd]

Best show ever? Get David Coulthard, Chris Harris and Guy Martin and tell them to do what they want...

[@Paynos]

YES!

[@rapgameoprahwinfrey]

lol these guys are hilarious together!!! Top tier banter.

[@RgW00D]

Top GEAR banter.

[@arjuhama]

@@RgW00D Damn. BBC should pair the two of them together.

[@cascamacho3885]

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[@cascamacho3885]

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[@michaelyount3176]

".....she's not a climber...." I was crying.

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

She's a gusher...

[@WaxingRadiance]

Great seeing DC swearing and acting like a proper racing driver having a laugh with his mates

[@dimitarttt]

"Over steer will come right before impact" - Bahaha, made me laugh so hard!

[@ericbrammer2245]

That is almost [racing stuff aside] what my step-grandfather brought back from his '63 trip to Europe, and drove well into the 1990's. He served with the Marines in WW-1, and later, in 1941, he became a Drill Sargent for the US Army, as the Marines didn't accept recruits older than 40. Thus he was involved with both World Wars, yet only served in the first. His Mercedes was his pride and joy, and I was lucky enough to ride in it a good 20 times in the late 60's-early 70's as a kid. The Vertical Speedo/Tach was always fun to watch, and the seats were incredible. I can't say much of the handling, other than it made my dad's Fords seem, um, sluggish in corners. I would later find a similar ride in my parent's Volvo 240 DL, in the mid 70's..

[@lionnelmurimi651]

These two on topgear world kill me

[@TWBJ_01]

Good point man, they would be great!

[@tiagopadua]

LOL Coulthard is hilarious!

[@esobeegarage]

I absolutely love the fact that so many professionals respect Chris. So many cheesy and untalented journalists out there, but Chris nails it every time and that consistency gives him serious credibility. Go Chris!

[@clippingpointmedia1105]

Need more Chris & David in your episodes. The 2 of them are a blast to watch.

[@stephenhenion8304]

My Grand Dad bought one new. He took delivery at the factory. Then spent a Month long touring vacation. M B then shipped it to the New Jersey docks in the USA in 1965. I was 8 years old at the time. Great trip down Memory Lane!!

[@Tautusian]

Bitburger - Bitte ein Bit' had me laugh really hard :D Great stuff, Chris :D

[@Vuxx599]

Indeed! :D

[@Cafferssss]

This is how they say it in some regions for sure!!

[@garamanth]

Love it. Great video, and a classic quote from Mr. Coulthard. "Oversteer will come just before impact."

[@BigMoe1290]

Hahaha David is so hilarious :D really awesome guy :D

[@MrZackmorello]

Damn, Chris and David make a great team. This was epic, I can't wait for them actually complete the race in something faster. Please do it!

[@Shorty15c4007]

I love the enthusiasm Chris gives on a car. Doesnt matter if its a supercar or a slow 220 like this.

[@THEIIVADER]

Another hall-mark to the greatness that is DRIVE and Chris Harris on Cars. Effin fine episode!

[@sjjacksonvideo]

The fintail Mercedes are adorable. Nerdy, stodgy in just the right ways.

[@schrenk-d]

Fantastic Mr Coulthard, Mr Harris... Funnier then top gear and better driving!

[@clemchou91]

I just love Chris Harris!! His videos are so cool and you really feel the passion running in his veines!! It was just awesome to meet him in person at Spa last month!!

[@CRhodesDesign]

Loved the other Merc driver at around 15 giving a thumbs up and wave, the pure enjoyment of the moment. So good.

[@TheMrBobD]

Fantastic. Harris is like a kid in a sweet shop. I hope we see more of coultard on Drive.

[@MrBfeboi]

now thats a proper gentlemans race when both drivers can give friendly greetings to each other on a straight

[@dandylion1987]

Best motoring videos on KZbin , Chris, thanks very much.

[@Kingsoupturbo]

Man who doesn't love David after a video like that? fantastic!!!

[@Phillyswirl123]

Lmao why did the other driver look like an alien 14:45

[@RantUp]

Nomex face mask.

[@YoureAdopted1]

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[@3storiesUp]

DC is an absolute class act .. and always has been. Great to see 2 of my faves together. Wouldn't it be great to see the Monkey and DC on Top Gear ... hmmmm .. My fave 'Chris Harris on cars' vid without doubt.

[@jeremyj.5687]

I love David. He´s on very much the same page as Kimi Raikkönen, just a whole bit more open. Great guy.

[@DuBstep115]

How about Mika Häkkinen

[@RouteZeroDesign]

A whole new found level of respect for DC, such a nice guy.

[@Lortenerfrisk]

This is the best this channel has ever offered me. And that says a lot. Thanks

[@theoriginalliquid]

Coulthard is hilarious! hahahaha I do hope they do some sort of race/test again in the near future, great episode!

[@sugirosie]

Awesome vid again. Chris you are the best! I also like the fact that you're not on the tellie twice a week like some 'others'. Just continue to drip feed us with quality, unassuming, honest and utterly likeable productions.

[@Rosso456MGT]

Chris delivers YET again. Wednesdays have never been the same since

[@qadrik]

Chris Harris is awesome as always. What was a real eye opener was David Coulthard being so hilarious! Love the sense of humour on that man!

[@bicyclist2]

Glad to see Chris Harris pound around the circut, even if David broke the car. You can do well with a under powered car, just look at what the original Mini accomplished back in the 60's. I hope to see more of this duo soon. Thanks.

[@EchoM3]

David Coulthard is probably one of the best people around racing. RB respects him and calls him to drive on their events, Mercedes as well, all in all no one ever said bad word about him :)

[@Navy1348]

This is the greatest thing I've ever watched. Coulthard and Harris epic combination

[@sKullkidi]

Only Chris Harris can make me watch videos with old cars in it and really enjoy it! :D

[@Justin225]

Another great vid Chris! Thank you. What a great chap DC is. Look forward to seeing a future vid of you two.

[@mojostevo]

Chris got a little choked up there at the end. Dude is the real deal, I look forward to all of his videos.He reminds me of Harry Metcalfe.

[@LurcherVonPapsmear]

I've been waiting all week for this. Chris is at his best @ Historic Racing, and DC is a crack-up!

[@ploglet]

One of the best CH videos. His videos are so good.

[@icemanroyal]

I didn t realize David was such a funny humble guy, seems like a genuine nice guy.

[@allonm5968]

Chris is the man, and as usual the best videos can be be found here every week. Please get your own show......

[@Darwins_Fink]

that is the first elderly german person I have seen, who can actually speak proper english. respect!

[@1993ka24det]

Chris and David you are so funny together, I think I had more laughs in 22 mins (which is about your lap time) than in a entire episode of Top Gear

[@andrewsanjayprasad]

Superb. I was never a Coulthard fan but he seems a great guy, more of these please!

[@KrsteToshev]

Even if these two had a show about driving around in a golf buggy for half an hour, I'd still watch it.

[@yellow6ird]

These 2 should seriously team up for future shows. Heck a new show even, that would be awesome.

[@Treeezplz]

Coulthard is fucking hilarious lmaoooo I was dying when you heard the damn thing go kaput and he pulled over right out of the pit lane! 😂😂😂

[@SRSwain1947]

Reminds me of a friend's 190SL that I drove in 1967 from Chapel Hill over to Danville, VA, and back. Bog slow. No sweet spot on the cam. Vague steering and brakes. Not much fun, really.

[@mumbles2000]

"oversteer will come just before impact" love it

[@Pironixxx]

David is such a cool guy!!! I never even imagined that I would like him that much.... Cool stuff!!!! Well done once again!

[@TerribleTimes]

luv the banter at the end, never a dull moment ;)

[@team220s]

Great to see. These things are so much fun -not quick but seriously fun.

[@blxtothis]

Always loved the ‘60s 220, never thought I’d see one ‘race’ though. Bitburger, ooh yes please.

[@Bergaufschieba]

Oh god that moment when he almost passed the blue car was hilarious! And Coulthard is such a nice chap! :)

[@33millionviews52]

I don't know about you guys, but i think the light grey colour on the car is absolutely stunning.

[@sonyvaio980]

"That car was absolutely fine when I brought it back in, and you shagged it in one gear change!"

[@jasonlongo6823]

The bit at 14:37 with the other fintail is what happens when you're driving down the M1 for a weekend away and you catch up to the other car full of your mates by surprise 😂😂

[@albietbeck]

Just got a Halfords ad saying they could fit a headlamp bulb from as LITTLE as £6.99. Nice work Halfords, that's more than the cost of bulb.

[@Spac8]

That man is a legend! Knew he was down to earth, but come on! Such a nice guy!

[@MDubPolePosition]

Cracking piece, and what a presenting pair! Harris and DC on cars?..... Nice work boys

[@xXHEELTOEXx]

14:42 LOLOLOLO. ET came back, and he drives a Merc!!!

[@Gearz70]

Truly loved this episode ! Two big thumbs up.

[@MyCosmicPath]

Even though the car was crap and Chris was the slowest I really enjoyed this video. Chris and David seemed to get on very well and lets face it David is a funny guy, sence of humour is spot on. Nice one Drive

[@lonersanonymous]

Finally! A 20+ minute Chris Harris video!

[@Cloxxki]

He's just Sean Connery II. Breaks cars, breaks hearts. Would not want him to do the opening stint on endurance race. Guy spun off on the warm-up lap in the lead! :-) Gotta like him though, good sport.

[@MalcolmRowley]

It is so cool to see the old girl "at speed". I grew up in a 220. I remember my father taking the long, slow climbs up Highway 17 from Santa Cruz followed by chaotic down hill run to San Jose with my father's constant stating the cars brakes were overheating. The end of your video was predictable, as our baby blue '65 220 broke several times over the years.

[@016249452]

It's funny how excited Chris is talking to David Coulthard whereas I'd be the exact same except talking to Chris!

[@wordreet]

Hehehe! Great car and drivers, plus this could be a great series "Classic Ring Laps" or something. But even if that's a no go, at least I now know I don't want a Lotus Elise. I want a Fintail Merc

[@JFernandoRojasO]

My favorite car, since I've ever saw one on my early days.

[@cdbob]

I seriously believe that Peter Windsor and Chris Harris have the two best motoring shows around. They're also both on youtube.

[@Tednessful]

My grandpa had exactly the same model and color, then my dad painted it dark blue. So lovely sound despite it being a luxury tourer.

[@MultiRyan2112]

This and tuned are easily my favourite youtube car shows! Look forward to them each week :D Keep it up!

[@EarlReagan]

So great!! Thanks for putting this up! Seems like a blast.

[@callsignCh4rl13]

"Oversteer will come just before impact." What a champion!

[@ICKY427]

i laughed so hard at 9:47 chris checking the mirror literally every half second. i know that feeling of being a slow car on the ring

[@FelixIsMyName]

Nicely done Mr Harriss with this episode.

[@SashaTromsa]

Can't say that I'm surprised, but OMG David is the nicest man!!

[@PetrolHead209]

These guys are going to make Top Gear worth watching

[@theemrroboto]

These guys would be the best top gear hosts ever.

[@TheRawles46]

love the sly innuendoes everywhere ;)

[@fikes73]

David is gonna get Chris in trouble, haha. Those damn party boy race car drivers haha. Great video guys

[@robertrishel3685]

""Well driven by the way."

[@CodyYankey]

I love their underhanded complements. Very witty dialogue between these two.

[@theslimeylimey]

In spite of the hiccups, this was a great clip! I'd love to see these guys team up again.

[@JamesYoung61]

Another brilliant video Chris, I am looking forward to seeing you and DC at the Ring again.

[@SANDSCORCHER]

What a wonderful pairing. Lovely film. Hopefully they'll get a chance in the Red Pig next time. :-)

[@RaceRep100]

Chris Harris in a vintage car on the Nürburgring....Life is good.

[@OutCastCrawling]

That is awsome and slow. I can't believe Chris had time to turn the camera around while driving.

[@LEBMCM]

"Alterated" I love it

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

I thought I had grown out of car reviews and videos until I came across Chris Harris.

[@saoulvirage4935]

It's to warn people that a car is entering in the pit-lane. You should go to the 24H of the Nürburgring, the beep is constantly ringing, with so many cars in the pit refueling and changing drivers and others cars going flat out on the track along the pit lane, what a show! This typical beep sound is forever linked to the Nurburgring for me.

[@alexneeda]

wow amazing, please get David and Chris to do more..

[@billiardball001]

Amazing video and brings back some memories of the ring! More videos of these two together please!!!

[@stu0508]

That was awesome, DC is much better doing stuff with Chris than on the beeb. More please!!!!