Restoring Holden race cars with Perkins Engineering - part 2

This week Luke hosts Ryco workshop Hero's and heads down to an iconic name in Australian Motorsports in Perkins Engineering where Jack Perkins shows us how they are restoring Larry Perkins last Bathurst race car, a VY Holden Commodore.
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[@TheGenXInnovator]

Jack, you simply MUST take yourself and the old man to Goodwood FOS and drive those perfectly restored v8 supercars hard (don't be soft) up that hill. You will never forget a memory like that and the poms love our v8 SC's... Nothing better than a Perkins father and son combo at Goodwood... Great inside story episodes too btw 👍

[@bluebird8004]

Agreed

[@70XU1]

Castrol is an international brand. There's a perfect sponsor. Make a documentary of the preparation and trip and job done. Imagine Larry and Jack in their own race winning cars thrilling the huge crowds at Goodwood. Gold.

[@danielbrealey2924]

@@70XU1 That's a great idea! I'd watch that

[@danielbrealey2924]

100%, it would be epic with these things tearing up the hill

[@skyislands8887]

Thanks for a great couple of video's. As a kid, I always imagined the great drivers as being able to get cars for free and splash money around on racing, I'm sure others may have had a similar perception.. Jack with out big detail, shows how really it is probably one of the hardest ways to make a living. Hundreds of hours in building, more in repairs, chasing sponsors, the unseen time virtually volunteered. I remember the vb to vs era well, and it was probably my favourite because of the little guys like Larry and the availability for privateers and these small teams to run and be competitive. Anyway, thanks again for a very enjoyable and informative video's.

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

Larry's always loved his tractors. Such a great channel. Love the cars. Perkins Holden always stayed loyal to Holden. 💯😂🇦🇺👏😎

[@jaye696]

This channel deserves so much more recognition Hello as always from Rotorua New Zealand 🤘 😎 ❤

[@sheel2]

I'm impressed with how down to earth Jack seems to be. Hopefully he keeps restoring cool shit for years to come!

[@70XU1]

What a good bloke Jack is - just a younger version of his Dad 👌

[@PlasticAssasin8]

Except Larry is a legend and was an amazing driver. You see a lot of sons of legend drivers not live up to their fathers legendary skills, unfortunately, Jack is one of those.

[@hornblowrfilms928]

Well maybe Jack is not a ""legendary driver"" but he carrys on Larry's passion for race cars, and jack shows he has quality skills in restoration.

[@PlasticAssasin8]

@@hornblowrfilms928 yep he is doing a good job with that

[@OnlyUseMeChin]

I grew up in a Ford family as a Ford fan. I will never forget asking my dad if he would ever support a Holden. He said “I will always support Larry Perkins, his cars look good and his a top guy”. At the time I didn’t know what that meant other than the good looking race cars; especially in Castrol livery. But as I’ve watched the content coming from Jack and Larry I’ve really learnt to understand that. Both Jack and Larry seem like top guys, which is so good to see. Jack may not have been as successful as his dad but I’m so glad that he owns the car that brought him his success, you can see how much that means to him. At the end of the day what’s a victory if no one wants to support you after the fact. Skaife, SVG, Wincup eat your heart out. The Perkins family are bigger champions than you will ever be.

[@tighematthew]

So Awesome I could listen to those stories for hours..

[@donfinch862]

Jack seems a top bloke. Thanks for the tour

[@bluebird8004]

Loved these vids. Grew up admiring Larry's way of doing things. Holden engines and some real ingenuity 👌

[@damienhasleby8390]

So good that Jack has the same passion for the cars that Larry does. Was great to see a bit of what they do, cheers!

[@dallascowboy23]

Awesome they are restoring history! Love it

[@MartinMcMartin]

Amazing what these guys achieved on a relatively low budget.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

I would love to see that at goodwood. You could park it next to my Hsv that wilkinshaw imported into the U.K. in 99 26 of 32 gts’s

[@samoolol]

Jacks knowledge of all the cars, engines and their history is incredible. Great series 🤙👍

[@dgc474]

Not many people built and raced their own car absolute genius I’m a Holden fan so Obviously brocky king but larry was a close second.I would love to see Jack in Supercars talented driver like his dad building the car gives you more understanding of how each car preforms hope to see u soon Jack

[@Rhys1600]

Some awesome insights here.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

It’s great watching jacks shows as well as yours 👍👍

[@ToughGarage]

Loved these 2 videos. The attention to detail is nuts. Would be very satisfying though every time you either find or reproduce a part

[@danielbrealey2924]

Larry is a true legend of Australian motorsport. I remember being glued to my tv the year he started Bathurst from last place and ended up winning the race! Still an un-replicated event, the single best driving performance of all time. Even more impressive than Peter Brock breaking the lap record on the last lap and winning the race a lap or more ahead of the field... (Not by much, both were the pinnacle of driving performance in our country)

[@Mcnutsackpro]

The vy Ute was my first car on my ps so it’s my favourite looking Holden but the vs/vr 5l utes are my golden item I was born in 99 for reference 😂🇦🇺

[@Mr16bit]

Love Jack

[@bullzye101]

AWESOME STUFF BIG THUMBS UP 👍

[@dj-two-timing-timmy]

Great video, love these style of vids

[@cmamsler]

Such a good video. Didn’t know any of this before watching this video. Love to see this type of stuff, all I knew what Holden was a truck of some sorts across the water

[@MickDavies]

These insights have been great, so much passion and knowledge keeping the dream alive!

[@brendannunya77]

Love it.

[@rickyphillis3526]

11 Holden Legend

[@davida877]

Jack - love your work Regards

[@vintagetractorsaustralia]

Larry has good taste in old gear 👌

[@watkinsrgv]

Brilliant

[@craigdavid6519]

jacks a good lad..stay grounded fella

[@neilperry2224]

What's Captn Jack done to his leg?

[@skidittorana8954]

That twin throttle Holden V8

[@hyper8545]

👍🤙

[@testeagles6347]

what filters do you recommend?

[@gemini3558]

😜👍🇦🇺

[@crunchytheclown9694]

NotN big on history, what is a holden?

[@fullboost]

Aussie GM 👍

[@clarissafarmer3547]

Great stuff, what an awesome way to continue Perkins Engineering, Jack is a guru just like his dad, big respect 🫡