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3 жыл бұрын

We caught up with SCD member John to find out about his life with cars, how he ended up owning his F40 and what other cool cars he's had in that time.
The moral of John's story is if you own a supercar, get out and drive it and don't have any regrets!
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@2.fresh767
@2.fresh767 3 жыл бұрын
Please adopt me, I’m 44 and I’m no trouble at all. Respect, what a cool guy.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Haha join the queue!
@jimbeam4736
@jimbeam4736 3 жыл бұрын
@@scd Hey, don´t skip the line ;D
@Pd150n54
@Pd150n54 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a grown man sitting here thinking “I wanna be like John when I grow up”
@PaddyMcQueen
@PaddyMcQueen 3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@ericdavid116
@ericdavid116 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 80 myself but without the F40.Thanks for the wonderful entertainment.
@Bijiketapang001
@Bijiketapang001 3 жыл бұрын
"my dad drives a F40" is already cool But obviously it's not as cool as "my grandpa drives a F40"
@vika0194
@vika0194 3 жыл бұрын
an*
@nickrichardson1317
@nickrichardson1317 Жыл бұрын
I’m 75 & been a Ferrari owner since 1985. My current Ferrari is a 1988 Mondial 3.2QV Coupe. I’ve watched John’s video several times, he inspires me. My car is no F40 but I had it up to 140mph at Silverstone in 2020 after lockdown! It’s a bit more useable being much less valuable. Two weeks ago I celebrated 72,000 miles on the odometer! I think I’ll take it out for a coffee as it’s a nice day, before I go into work. I’ll think of John, who is very sadly no longer with us but continues to inspire.
@NAUT758
@NAUT758 3 жыл бұрын
The smile on his face when he accelerated is priceless
@investmenttudor1659
@investmenttudor1659 3 жыл бұрын
That was exactly my observation too. It proves its never too late live your dream.
@mohammedal-r471
@mohammedal-r471 3 жыл бұрын
respect god bless you and grant you a long and healthy life for years to come.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nickrichardson1317
@nickrichardson1317 Жыл бұрын
John sadly passed in the last year, but his son drove his F40 at the SCD Secret Meet 2022. John’s quiet words should inspire us all watching him enjoy himself at 80. Don’t give up. Make everyday count & get out your cars if you can, is the message.
@mohammedal-r471
@mohammedal-r471 Жыл бұрын
@@nickrichardson1317 may god res his soul, My deepest sympathies to his family..
@TFJJ
@TFJJ 3 жыл бұрын
What a hero 💥
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on Freddie
@douglasnguyen5243
@douglasnguyen5243 3 жыл бұрын
@@scd hy
@davpkav1
@davpkav1 3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely bloke....I think I fell in love with the F40 all over again.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
John is THE best!
@mariocassar4135
@mariocassar4135 3 жыл бұрын
Ever new supercar concept comes out I look forward to it coming into production & hoping it will live upto the feeling I get with the f40 but none do the McLaren f1 and pagani Zonda come close but nothing close to how I feel when I see a f40 everytime just like the first time I seen it when I was a kid. It's just the perfect mix of bonkers & elegant design, performance. Every father Hope's to have a son like this gentleman, perfect son who says to the father go buy f40 and enjoy life rather than putting money into boring stocks / shares.
@Slash1066
@Slash1066 3 жыл бұрын
Something visceral and magical about the F40, it's just legendary
@kobbetop
@kobbetop 3 жыл бұрын
What a guy. A great example for everyone who has the means to do something they want is to just go and do it, nobody lives forever. And the ”dream” doesn’t even have to be a million dollar supercar, if you want something within your means, just do it...
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@DefenderTDBlack
@DefenderTDBlack 3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a down to earth gentle man, alot of others would do well to be like John, seems like the car is appreciated and thoroughly deserving of his ownership
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Very well said! Thanks for watching
@orchidopus
@orchidopus 3 жыл бұрын
That was a wonderfully composed piece of filming. Loved every second of it.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🏁
@supremefantastic
@supremefantastic 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the best-looking and most legendary and beloved supercar/sportscar ever made.
@therpope
@therpope 3 жыл бұрын
* one of. Don’t forget the Countach or Testarossa.
@sajidwaseem6685
@sajidwaseem6685 3 жыл бұрын
Mclaren F1 aswel
@Shyzenth
@Shyzenth 3 жыл бұрын
Ford gt up until 2006 is just as good.
@manofweed1
@manofweed1 3 жыл бұрын
@@therpope Different league.
@joe125ful
@joe125ful 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!
@4wheelsonmywagon733
@4wheelsonmywagon733 3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely man / story..... His passion for sports cars & life keeps him ‘young’ - May he have many more years of fun ahead of him - amen to that 🙏
@bmxmz
@bmxmz 3 жыл бұрын
"The shame about these cars... we don't use them enough" Not sure why, but that kinda hit me
@TrulyUniqueOne
@TrulyUniqueOne 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest pieces of film I've ever seen. Legendary owner of the best car ever made
@maximehajji4137
@maximehajji4137 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a wonderfull afternoon hanging out with friends, driving back to back a 430 scuderia and a 488 pista. My life could not be better but without any doubt the 20 minutes I spend watching this were the ones that made my day. So much respect for him !!!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you to say! Know he will enjoy reading all these wonderful comments
@mariocassar4135
@mariocassar4135 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's a pleasure to see this gentleman owning and enjoying my all time favourite car , I hope when his age I can enjoy driving as much , never know might be able to save up enough to buy a f40 if I start saving now till I'm 80 😀
@mustafa92081
@mustafa92081 3 жыл бұрын
@@mariocassar4135 you will need to own a house first before thinking on getting this car but sure there is nothing impossible
@DanielSmith-pq4yc
@DanielSmith-pq4yc 9 ай бұрын
What a legend you can see the joy on his face cars are meant to be driven
@benzinapaul7416
@benzinapaul7416 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous, just showed this to my 72 year old father who's lost his car mojo having owned some awesome cars over the years. I think it may have hit home with him not to give up yet...
@gingerneon
@gingerneon 3 жыл бұрын
An absolute gentleman! Hopefully will meet John and the F40 at a SCD meet up one day.
@bernardspencer1801
@bernardspencer1801 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, I was lucky enough to meet John a couple of times; a real gentleman
@en6land
@en6land 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been lucky enough to meet John at Papplewick car event. Extremely friendly and he has so many stories. What a legend!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! Always leaves a lasting impression with anyone he meets
@AMG63
@AMG63 3 жыл бұрын
You sir are a LEGEND, I had a massive poster of a F40 on my wall for many years .
@Jorcap
@Jorcap 3 жыл бұрын
The video is the best part of it all. You guys filmed this with so much respect. Like visiting your grandparents. I love my grandparents and visiting them, you always hear great stories. This man just happen to have an F40
@supercarsofsicily1488
@supercarsofsicily1488 3 жыл бұрын
Find a woman that looks at you like this man looks at his F40 ❤️
@DanGString
@DanGString 3 жыл бұрын
What a legend, love that fact he's was still driving it like it was nothing!
@colinashby3775
@colinashby3775 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, just turned 60 and I also want to be doing the same as him at 80, driving everyday. I love driving
@mr2nut123
@mr2nut123 10 ай бұрын
This guy let me sit in this F40 at the Silverstone event. An absolute legend, owned by an absolute legend. It's a moment I'll never forget.
@spoiledher
@spoiledher 3 жыл бұрын
Respects to John, what a hero!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
He sure is!
@widemonkeys
@widemonkeys 3 жыл бұрын
What a legend of a man, sounds like he’s had an amazing life and loving it every day 🚗
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@MrObiwan1
@MrObiwan1 3 жыл бұрын
WHAT A BRILLIANT VIDEO !! Such an iconic car and so great to hear someone so passionate about cars ( and especially Ferrari ) . I loved the way he just casually dropped in “ so I went and bought a 16M” lol . Respect to the cars you’ve bought in your life . Really enjoyed the video :)
@DarthVader-eg9jm
@DarthVader-eg9jm 3 жыл бұрын
This dude reminds me of Paul Newman. A true car guy for life. Love the way he knows how to start his F40 up like the first day he picked it up. Respect.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Respect indeed!
@jasonjcr_cars819
@jasonjcr_cars819 3 жыл бұрын
I just found the channel today. Don’t know how I missed that. What a fantastic story. That made my day. So nice to see you use your cars and not stick them away in the garage like most of the cars of that caliber. Have been thinking todo the MM Ferrari tribute with my cars and you have sold me on it. Great job that video. Thoroughly enjoying this channel.
@creamfalcon
@creamfalcon 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story. Thank you for sharing John! You are an inspiration!
@koomchan
@koomchan Жыл бұрын
John is an absolute inspiration. There's not many people I aspire to be like when I'm that age but John is definitely one of them. True car lover and is passionate about driving cars the way they were meant to be driven. Love it!
@jep1912
@jep1912 3 жыл бұрын
Total respect. Thanks John.
@js00065
@js00065 3 жыл бұрын
What a great film, well shot and wonderful subjects. Thankyou
@MrSnowmonkey7
@MrSnowmonkey7 3 жыл бұрын
Whats not to love about this video - great chap, great story, great cars and great editing. Thanks guys.
@matthewcurtis3759
@matthewcurtis3759 3 жыл бұрын
Whoever decided on the lens focal length for shooting the car -- bravo. The external shots perfectly capture this car's in person presence.
@michaelrubidoux9216
@michaelrubidoux9216 3 жыл бұрын
Great story!! Thanks for sharing! And keep putting the beans to that beautiful F40 🏎 💨
@timcheou5649
@timcheou5649 3 жыл бұрын
He shift better then most young man, he is the right captain for this car!
@blacky0121
@blacky0121 3 жыл бұрын
This F40 keeps this man young🙌
@sebastientremblay1834
@sebastientremblay1834 3 жыл бұрын
You can see the kid in his face lighting up when he is changing gear. I love it!
@iankirwan8156
@iankirwan8156 3 жыл бұрын
As others have said, he seems to be a complete gentleman and it is delightful to see such a car not only being driven, in the wet, but properly appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed. I wish him many more years of happy motoring and thank you for sharing his story, it is truly an inspiration.
@carswithchris4998
@carswithchris4998 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made film, stunning car and a cracking bloke.. thumbs up all round 👍
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@royd72
@royd72 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this, bravo John 👏👏👏
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a corker!
@dalefrancis4181
@dalefrancis4181 3 жыл бұрын
Made my day seeing his smile
@avbsmith8492
@avbsmith8492 3 жыл бұрын
True gent F40, Countach, Esprit 76 - 78, Porsche 365 A, B & C are pure art and should be displayed in every art museum.
@Fiorano-ci6bh
@Fiorano-ci6bh 3 жыл бұрын
What a privilege to listen to John ...and his car is stunning ...I’ve seen so many F40s but never actually moving ...one day I’ll own one hopefully 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@danieleklemen3834
@danieleklemen3834 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, i have no words guys, i don t know how i can describe the emotions I feel waching this video, I have 2 sons and a daughter, i just think how proud can be his son, I see from pictures, from father's speech, that they love each other so much.. Tears on my face, what a story guys...
@minatormyth
@minatormyth 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my, you have knocked it out of the park this time jonty 🤗 Does not seem like 10 years ago since we used to go out driving our 355s together does it. How the SCD has come a long way 😎
@Jonty99
@Jonty99 3 жыл бұрын
We need to relive some of that! You still got yours??
@minatormyth
@minatormyth 3 жыл бұрын
@@Jonty99 14 years now brother 🤗
@Jonty99
@Jonty99 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! 13 for me in December. Was thinking of selling it but then I drive it and change my mind every time!!
@jessebank4556
@jessebank4556 3 жыл бұрын
What a champ! Thanks for bringing us his story!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@emferli
@emferli 3 жыл бұрын
Probably the most beautiful video on youtube
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Kind of you to say so!
@andyjrbogtong5494
@andyjrbogtong5494 3 жыл бұрын
What a way to spend the best years of one`s life! Cheers!
@driver46
@driver46 3 жыл бұрын
Really great man , loved this video . Beautiful car, great owner and awesome shots . Best one is his big smile while driving , you can see how much joy it gives him to operate that iconic car.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@KrikkitWarlord
@KrikkitWarlord 3 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of the coolest videos on youtube, what a legend.
@pedrorivera9779
@pedrorivera9779 3 жыл бұрын
Love the warm story on this piece. Blessing Sir.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@elmadi7391
@elmadi7391 3 жыл бұрын
I am touched ,.... thank you for posting such a wonderful man and story 🙏
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@Watson1973
@Watson1973 3 жыл бұрын
Two legends on one video
@BrendanEvan
@BrendanEvan 3 жыл бұрын
Having any turbo, manual, V8, RWD sports car at 80 is pretty incredible let alone an F40. Legend.
@moeali8181
@moeali8181 3 жыл бұрын
May you live to be over 100 and drive many more wonderful cars John. You are loved by us all!
@andreasleveringhaus3529
@andreasleveringhaus3529 3 жыл бұрын
My dad sold his at the age of 81, 4 years ago. Very tuff decision to give the car a second chance to be on the road, as the car was sitting in the garage for most of the time, concerning the last years. Almost 28000km pure joy and pride.
@OSDOENTES
@OSDOENTES 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing spirit of this gentleman..
@The9meister
@The9meister 3 жыл бұрын
See the smile when the boost came on, classic...
@garys7828
@garys7828 3 жыл бұрын
What a gent and a true car guy....hope you have many more years enjoying it
@benanderson9551
@benanderson9551 3 жыл бұрын
What a legend and here’s to many more years enjoying that masterpiece
@sundeepubhi
@sundeepubhi 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, what a life!
@TheRichardmintern
@TheRichardmintern 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you SCD.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@eddieandrew4797
@eddieandrew4797 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing bloke, modest aswell, massive respect
@garysmith1477
@garysmith1477 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this much passion with my hobbies. So inspirational.
@R8andGT3Fan
@R8andGT3Fan 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful video!
@scd
@scd 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@franciscopatino5803
@franciscopatino5803 3 жыл бұрын
What a perfect video and seasoned driver with a legendary car on a rainy day what a beautiful setting lots of respect to John for enjoying his F40 and driving it rather than to let it collect dust and value
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@lumpymcphoomph5717
@lumpymcphoomph5717 3 жыл бұрын
What a hoot! The sound, alone, is a drug. Proof-positive that dreams are there to be realized, regardless of age. May you be enjoying your rides at 100. God bless.
@gregorysotiriou7071
@gregorysotiriou7071 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you. What a gentleman. That's the spirit. Enjoy all your toys in good health! 🙏🏽❤
@mosmos2740
@mosmos2740 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work John - inspirational... wow 🤩
@a3nofficial25
@a3nofficial25 3 жыл бұрын
Seeing him smile when driving it brought me so much joy
@JJs_playground
@JJs_playground 3 жыл бұрын
Living legend.
@frederick777
@frederick777 3 жыл бұрын
Respect to the old lad. You are living the dream.
@jackhuynh3742
@jackhuynh3742 3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story to listen to and a great video to watch!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@flashsgarage
@flashsgarage 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are churning out some amazing content at the moment - bravo! Oh, and John, you're a f**king legend!!!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! We try
@MrT-nh6di
@MrT-nh6di 3 жыл бұрын
This is an inspiration just still driving at this age and a Ferrari.
@JordieMotive97
@JordieMotive97 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute goals. No questions asked.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@fabiorodrigues890
@fabiorodrigues890 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing, what a great life and not talking about money, but knowlege, experience, fun. Well done ;)
@FCeb
@FCeb 3 жыл бұрын
Owning a F40 or being able to drive it at the age of 80... Can’t decide which one is more epic !
@philipcupid6660
@philipcupid6660 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! John stay blessed and happy! Well done! I have a great chance to drive one.
@fjaeger
@fjaeger 3 жыл бұрын
John reminds me of Ethan from Car Throttle if he had become a car guy and was 80 years old. What an absolute mad lad driving the incredibly laggy F40 on wet windy roads, gotta respect the man.
@4J01
@4J01 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@marcoricotti7359
@marcoricotti7359 3 жыл бұрын
Man this car is really something special... It’s an ageless beauty and a fierce beast, love it!
@CODED-ui7dd
@CODED-ui7dd 3 жыл бұрын
What a guy! Very inspirational
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Be like John!
@CarharttDADDY
@CarharttDADDY 3 жыл бұрын
This man is my idol......enjoying that car at his age....BRAVO!
@jammyhere123
@jammyhere123 3 жыл бұрын
So pure, what a gent
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Proper guy. So cool and he doesn’t know it
@matthewpowell8284
@matthewpowell8284 3 жыл бұрын
The man's smile. Bliss
@TrulyUniqueOne
@TrulyUniqueOne 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic film and what a legend of a guy
@Franzino
@Franzino 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the owners enjoyment and passion of driving that awesome machine 👏🏼
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@jessetodd6039
@jessetodd6039 3 жыл бұрын
An absolute legend
@jf6853
@jf6853 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for video, dudes. Fantastic car. Great content! Cheers!!!!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ektrolleyboy
@ektrolleyboy 3 жыл бұрын
What a legend that old-boy is! Pure legend!
@DanyCesc83
@DanyCesc83 3 жыл бұрын
Most younger people might not understand this but the happiness I feel when I see and hear this old-timer talk about his car experiences and to see the passion he still has when that F40 came on camera is a feeling of happiness only a few will get. Cars are diamonds for men lol we love them, we spent our money on them and can't get enough of them!
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@martynclarke5167
@martynclarke5167 3 жыл бұрын
What an absolute gent and a legend!
@colinashby3775
@colinashby3775 3 жыл бұрын
Good thing it’s a rainy day, looks lovely with the rain on.
@scd
@scd 3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
@jimballuff3849
@jimballuff3849 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 Jaguar XK Convertible , 1 of 97, in Winter Gold, Do car shows with it and drive it 2 or 4 times a week, and you are never to old to enjoy the good life. Am 76, just gave up Motorcycles. Have had sports cars for over 50 years on an off, and will have more down the road when I grow up.. You Never stop living, enjoy, the smile is always there.....
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