Exploring Shmee150's CRAZY Car Collection! | Ben Collins Stig

[@Shmee150]

Thanks for coming by! Always a pleasure to catch up; now let's get out on track again... but what will it be driving!?

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Fancy a spot of drifting?😉

[@batialexis9339]

Hour long video, christmas got earlier this year. Thank you both of you guys, we really enjoy your work. Sounds like a generic bot comment but we truly appreciate lmao.

[@VirtousStoic]

😢@Schmee150 alexa is accessed by government agencies without a warrant. Its literally a spy in your home😅 that includes the tax man

[@peterabbott1974]

Shmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee VS DDE 😂😂😂

[@fudganuld]

I'd love to see Ben in the Zenvo....Ha !

[@glennmartin2403]

Props to you Ben - really like your authentic, even humble style. No sense of ego just asking cool interesting questions. You deserve to do well on the Tube!

[@RhysWilliams-u3o]

He's only humble because he's never been famous. He's just a normal bloke. I remember him debating spending 30k on a car. He one of us... just better at driving😂😂

[@zxp4]

The Abarth 124 spider model at 4:03 was my little gift to Tim at Petrolheadonism '23 because his review of the car back in 2016 was the reason why I went to put an order on it the following day.. I still have the 124, and I still love it.. Thanks again Tim..

[@Mangobrause]

Ben definitely need to visit Misha at the Nürburgring for some laps.

[@wideshadyy]

100%

[@breakupgoogle]

exactly what i thought and was sad they didnt name drop.

[@SteveJones79]

Brilliant video Ben, your admiration for Tim's analytical mind and his obvious excitement to have the Stig in his garage was self evident which made it a great interesting watch, the hour flew by!!

[@dwn2634]

Very good watch. Interesting to see the transition from Shmee150 character through to Tim through the interview.

[@gpaje]

Tim is a rare collector who actually uses his vehicles, he has spent years growing his collection and driving them all over the world, he has some very expensive cars that he's put more miles than probably anyone, like his Ford GT.

[@captain_context9991]

Such a myth that enthusiasts dont drive their cars. Obviously they do. But they are also very rich and therefore busy doing other stuff too.

[@gpaje]

@@captain_context9991 Absolutely, in fact my post was to head off those who like to automatically comment he doesn't use his cars. One person specifically erased his comment already. I've been subscribed to Tim for many years, the guy uses his cars. Though there are a lot of collectors that aren't enthusiast, more investors.

[@captain_context9991]

@@gpaje And who are they? Manny Koshbin is one guy that really is not a "car guy" and also not really a KZbinr because he only uses expensive stuff to get attention to sell people a get-rich-fast-scheme. But other than that, I dont really know of any.

[@gpaje]

@captain_context9991 I don't actually know a lot of KZbinrs, but in the field I work in, I do know a few rich people who collect cars, motorcycles and art, literally pack them away for years until market conditions say sell. Most recent is a client who sold a Ducati 916 with 0 miles still in the crate. The new owner paid a whole lot of money, not including the fact it would need a complete mechanical restoration for all the dried seals as he intended to actually use it.

[@captain_context9991]

@@gpaje Yeah cars and motorcycles dont like to just stand still. But that also doesnt sound very much like a car enthusiast then. Like people collect art... Because they can speculate in art increasing in value, but thats tax free and better than keeping money in the bank. But the expensive cars today, the collectors items worth millions, are probably the same cars that are gonna be worth multiple millions in a few decades. The best cars... Are already built. Its like classic watches... Nobody collects digital watches. And cars are going digital from here on.

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Brilliant, I was engrossed for the entire video. Great video, great cars, great entertainment from you both... john

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thanks 👍

[@DBZYY69]

2:01 cut to Jeremy Clarkson’s adenoidal voice talking about how everyone at the Ferrari owners club sits around discussing chassis numbers

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

lol! Thank you! 😂

[@richtaylor2129]

Love Tim's car collection. His SLS Black Series, GT8 & GT500 sound insane!!

[@finnkrisDE]

Really like your interview videos Ben, you always let the guests tell their stories. You guys should definitely do a few more shoots together!

[@sidrens5292]

Tim is a genius!!! To attract the same viewing figures almost daily for over a decade is incredible. The amount of work it takes to plan 330-ish videos per year is astounding- which only Tim could do!!!

[@paulboyle6857]

Much more likeable on this than some of his other stuff and,of course,Ben(interviewers take note!) lets him talk without interruption.His enthusiasm is without question!

[@MadMonkeyMkOne]

Tim’s positivity and excitement vs Ben’s down to earth-ness and realism is such a good chemistry I could watch these two be together for hours and hours 😛

[@F8Tributo]

28:22- One of the few turns where the apex is blind, and comes after the crest of the hill! 45:29- Who else will stick a V12 in something? Well, there's the Dodici Cilindri, and the Vanquish that come to mind! But yeah, these are rare times for such things. And a V16 Bugatti? 🤯 Cool stuff! 👍

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thanks! 👍

[@SimonH69]

It's great video. I bet a young Tim never thought he would be showing the Stig his car collection. You need to show Tim how to get the best from his new XX - a lot of tyre shredding!

[@Teethclenser2007]

This right here is a brilliant team ! Ben and Shmee nerding out on cars, analytics and what not !!!

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

What a lovely conversation. Very deep and alot of angles that will teach many.

[@derickbrits208]

I loved every minute of the video. Brilliant upload. Loved the chemistry between the two guys!

[@SusloNick]

Damn, Ben is very serious and humorous at the same time, I love it, must be the influence of all those years on Top gear with the legendary crew

[@liamoreilly308]

Both these gents are Legend's, keep the passion flowing.

[@Richardinho030]

Legend? Please 😂😂

[@jacohauptfleisch935]

Thanks. Great walk through the collection with Tim. Why cant he be like this on his show. I cannot stand his way of presenting of a new car. I watch the parts where does not talk on his channel 😂

[@user-mw9qb2pp9b]

Epic statement, "The GT is in Florida, shall we go". Do it guy's 🤘🏻

[@dutliffvanniekerk5307]

I genuinely enjoy your interview content. Always interesting.

[@cephasmakuzva]

I watch shmee150 videos and i always love anyone who comes for a garage tour. Always learn so much about the cars,garage, the man himself and just hot topic car conversation like push to ev and how the supercar halo brands are being granted special passes to still make the spicy stuff. Like ferrari in Italy still managing to pump out n.a v12's. Great video

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

The beauty is here.. Tim can process quickly while presenting.. you Ben .. have lightning speed behind the wheel processing 👌💪🏎️

[@MH-jp8xm]

great interview. will subscribe to shmee now

[@xxr64t]

That was fun and Tim is really smart. Thanks for sharing

[@ungbung1]

I have never been the biggest fan of shmee until this video! if we all had the money we would have his car collection he's a child who never had to grow up and i am jealous!!!

[@captainjimbo3664]

Truely incredible collection. What the hell does Tim do for a living? Surely can’t have paid for all that just doing KZbin videos!

[@Marie_West]

Love the content!❤

[@richardfenner6096]

Best episode ever! Well, done, gents.....

[@RichardRatner.1972]

Loved this video, thanks Ben. Big love, happy New Year, kindest regards, Richard U.K

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Happy new year!

[@paulhancock]

Good for Tim having such a brilliant journey and cracking the code very early in this game of how to have a successful 'car collector' KZbin business. 'Personally', I'm not the biggest fan of social media driven collections. It's collecting for the purpose of analytics and buying cars based on a strategy for content rather than just making content about the cars you love. Likewise having to 'play the game' with certain manufacturers but that's the game, not specific to Tim and he's very good at it. He obviously loves cars regardless of all that stuff. I feel Tim always wants to say more about EV's and the fact they make literally no environmental sense or have any benefit for anything other than delivery vehicles and taxis. He's a numbers guy, so he knows... But you have to be careful how much you say working in the automotive space. As I say, good for him, he cracked the code. Great video, Ben. Probably the best Shmee walkaround I've seen. Appreciate you both.

[@brucecameron6910]

Tim is major fan boying but try to keep a limit on it! It’s really ovis he is and was a major top gear fan like most of us men in the UK

[@CerberusTenshi]

If he's a numbers guy, he would know that EVs make environmental sense over the lifetime of a car. If you are like most super popular car youtubers, that buy a new car every year, they don't make environmental sense, but guess what, neither do ICE cars. Or do you think the production of a new ICE car is clean? So your assumption is just plain BS. Does he prefer ICE cars? Definitely. But claiming he "knows the numbers" and therefore would go against EVs is stupid.

[@andrewellis5092]

Tim, you are not super lucky, you are super talented. You’ve made your legacy through that hard work, dedication and a host of skills 👏🏼

[@Scorpdashoota]

You two make a great duo!! Please do more videos together you both bring different things to the conversation and it’s so entertaining. Need a track day video asap!

[@MarcSob22]

Love the 296 and SF90

[@jordanturner4972]

This was excellent. We need more Long form car content

[@daltonbaker4622]

This was great keep up the great content.

[@sorinstrat103]

One of the best drivers in the world/ Big fan of your show , well done BEN

[@danielmorley8654]

Daniel ❤

[@ajw1983]

What a collection of cars 👌🏻

[@phucnguyen0110]

Finally seeing Ben and Tim together! 😍

[@Taylor___]

Literally skipped the video to here @17:33 knowing he would do this and did 😂

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

New found appreciation for Tim. Good video Ben.

[@andydonnelly8677]

Ben you've done it again, love this stuff, respect sir.😁👍

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thanks again!

[@westekforest1712]

You are exactly correct about persistence being the real secret of success. It's so true that most of who we see as overnight success, spent 10, 15, 20 or even 30 years achieving that success. Present company included. Would love to see both of you do a review of the new Mustang GTD. 6:57 on the Ring )) Certainly not a bag of wet laundry now is it...

[@Moray2023]

5:32 I feel like a booze shelf in the Garage is an accident waiting to happen. 🤣

[@BaldMancTwat]

Jeremy Clarkson had a booze shelf in the back of his Range Rover

[@allanreardon]

Cracking video. A different take on the usual video of Tim's garage. Tim made an interesting point about music in KZbin videos, saying that he noticed if he plays b-Role with music he loses views but STG does it and it's fine. It's a really fine line. I like both approaches, but one thing I struggle with, and this goes for any video, is when people have a music loop playing continuously while they talk. It's usually some bad music too. It's just a no no in my opinion 😂!

[@Jerome_TV_01]

What a nice relaxing interview, pleasure to watch :)🚗

[@mackenziepm]

Only Shmee could get away with a blue check cotton Oxford shirt worn under a hoodie.

[@MicahRenfro]

Stig & Shmee150 should race each other!

[@Shoultes]

I know what this means to shmee.great content.

[@timepassing721]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you sir

[@eggplantandpeach]

Ben, be yourself, don't be a sellout, switch things up, be different and your channel will be fine.

[@antonoat]

Guys that was totally fascinating, thank you both!

[@bobbyb69]

I love how Shee comes across in this video.. felt very authentic. great video Stig.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Thanks so much!

[@SapphireSamC]

I’d love to see Ben Collins properly discovering the Nürburgring! That would be a great series of videos to enjoy.

[@CerberusTenshi]

Nürburgring, nor Nuremberg Ring. The cities of Nürburg and Nürnberg (Nuremberg for the English speaking world) are very different and a couple hundert kilometers away. Nürburg is famous for the Nordschleife, Nuremberg is famous for bratwurst and the trials after WW2.

[@SapphireSamC]

@@CerberusTenshi Yawn! Sorry keyboard warrior! Nothing better to do!?

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

SapphireSamC Sorry I hate keyboardwarriors 2 . But if you don’t know how “”somewhat” how nurburgring is spelled and you call Nuremberg -ring it’s quite shocking as a car guy … keyboard warrior is more about spelling rules

[@SapphireSamC]

@@ThaDutchDK1989 So in all honesty, mine was a typo/ auto correct. I know how to spell the Green Hell. I’ve also been and driven it many times. Didn’t realise there was rules to Keyboard Warriors and that it’s a term only saved for spelling mistakes! I feel honoured to have been corrected! Thank you.

[@richardbaron4161]

"Nuremburg" FFS.....

[@jhudson7240]

I've been subscribed to Shmee since the early days of him having his 1st AMG GT and right before he sold the 911 GT3. Still enjoyed watching this. Can't wait to see the man formerly known as the stig driving the TSRS

[@peterjohn548]

Made to think the start of the AMG GT era is classed as the early days, I been subscribed since before the road trips down to Monaco to see seb with seen through glass and supercars of london

[@brandonburr4900]

Enjoyed the video Ben. I think you should partner up with him a d do so colabs. You both could benefit from it. The growth of yoir channel and Tim's analytic skills and some track days together and getting to see you behind the wheel of some if his cars. And tim driving your lancia. Surprised yoir love for lancias didn't come up in this chat. Thanks ben!

[@imaner76]

Well, that was fantastic!

[@midnightrider287]

This was super enjoyable!! I love Shmee's enthusiasm the fire never dies out with him. Living the dream and deserves every second of it hes worked hard at this.

[@norfolkronin6307]

I tune into Schmee. Because it's amazing watching someone turn from a young Timmy Mallet into a Roy Hattersley. Awesome.

[@user-jg6vi4cd7v]

Wow ! loved seeing you 2 in a video ! Do more!!!! so interesting, Keep em coming ! 😍🥰🤗

[@BenCollinsDrives]

More to come!

[@watfrd]

"I could go and make the car that I would like, not necessarily the car that the market would like"

[@galeng73]

I do like his channel. He's pretty smart and owns some sweet cars. I'm using a nom-de-plume and have a solid collection but my collection (though larger in number) is nothing compared to his collection. I own a lot more *cheaper* cars, usually purchased from Mecum auctions on the slow days.

[@Carsaddiction]

So cool to see Ben doing the rounds with the KZbinrs we know. PS: I'd be happy to just review the diecast collection for my KZbin channel and tell my audience and "yeah there is the 1:1 stuff downstairs but this is all about the Diecast"

[@ilovecurrytoday]

That is the stuff that dreams are made of!🤤

[@RhysWilliams-u3o]

" Then they won't be" Runs the b roll of the sf90😂😂

[@tony66au]

Brilliant :-) Ive watch a few Shmee interviews and this one for me is the best I've seen, Love it! Um Ben.... About the V6 RWD Renault, bit short but I suspect it'd drift well.

[@mrirace926]

I'm absolutely amazed by the McLaren Senna clock disguised as a photo frame at 11:51.

[@callummerich]

It’s an Amazon echo show 15, it’s basically a smart device to help control all the tech in the garage, that can filter through various display pictures as wallpapers

[@sickjohnson]

Awesome video Ben, and looking for many more videos with Tim...Ford GT, Zenvo.........

[@rynosraceroom66]

Good things come to good people . Keep having fun🤘🏻🏁

[@sc2320]

quality Ben lad Tim does have a magic garage set up like 🤛🏻🔥💯💪🏻

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Absolutely

[@carlendar4022]

Loved all of this! such an interesting chat between two goats of car videos. Ben it would be amazing to know what would you drive, if you had to choose 5 from Tim's cars? track and road.

[@dont_give_a_flying_f]

Jesus. Ben can't get a word in. Shmee doesn't stop

[@MRVSKIN]

Great video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@albruce10]

Yes, yes yes! Exhibition at the Tate, or The Design Museum

[@voorheesjason3161]

When you do something you love & enjoy, you never work a day in your life.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

So true!

[@paballomolata8844]

Dude's got more cars than my GTA online character

[@stephenclay6852]

A great video Ben.

[@trevorlansdown4241]

Can I tell a story about “feel” Worked for a rally team that had a co-driver who was an engineer for a major manufacturer. We took a test dog wagon to an even once that was basically a floor plan of a yet to be released model built into a current model Had all us non engineers types and asked for feedback on all things including feel His thinking was if only listening to the in house test drivers and engineers produces an echo chamber and that needs to be some “Everyman” feed back Interesting our feedback confirmed what the engineers where starting to think

[@bobolimasterflex]

17:40 I worked at a company that wanted to install these glass windows in a room. IT WAS INSANELY EXPENSIVE and our window was tiny.... I CANNOT imagine how expensive it is to have that much of those windows here

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

Please arrange a drive of the Clio V6 ... film and show your unedited reaction the first time you experience the snap oversteer. I bought one and gave it back within the first week, got a Lotus Exige instead. I learned to drive in a early 80's 911, so rear engine, rear drive isn't intimidating ... but the Clio V6 is just a silly dangerous car.

[@bencreatesthings]

The flat-plane crank in the GT350 makes it a completely different experience to a darkhorse or GT500.

[@voorheesjason3161]

" Perseverance " is an important word for anyone in life ✨️🙏✨️

[@Senetus]

As I, and definitely someone else before me says, boys will be boys, just the toys get a lot bigger 😄

[@jespermeisel9799]

Ferrari Roma has a timeless design, its special like Polestar1 and the late SAAB 9.5

[@Taylor___]

Each year you should buy up the SHMEE reg plates super fast and wait for Tim to contact you and ask for top dollar 😂

[@Averagejoe-p1i]

the stig is my child hood hero on Top Gear

[@IainEric]

Ben and Tim Floriding. Yeah I'd watch that

[@IainEric]

Ben and Tim Go Flo ?

[@Arcturuseyes]

Shmee is a rare car guy, he has an immaculate collection.

[@trappedinkalifornee]

I don’t know about crazy…on the other hand ECLECTIC AND VERITABLE comes to mind….it runs the gamut!

[@MrDieselakias]

@34:00 how is it possible you dont know the clio v6?

[@fudganuld]

Don't worry Ben, I'm watching all of this...Ha!!

[@49CCHRIS]

My first car was a black 205 GTI & now drive a 106 quiksilver GTI last ten years, only cars i really know!

[@TheInvertedFollicle507]

He says they improved the cars to the 675LT but even today Mclaren is still massively struggling. Hell they've had an over 800 million pound loss in 2024 alone.

[@cozza819]

I've never been able to watch this guy, the whole supercar world of youtube has never been entertaining to me.

[@wonky3854]

I like shmee, I wish he wouldn't talk over you so much though

[@InitialP_Photography]

Come on Benjamin! The Clio V6 was an iconic car! How did you not know about it? I think thou doth lie!