Driving the RML SWB: A Tribute to the $8M Ferrari 250 GT SWB | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat

[@jonathandemacedo158]

These negative comments make no sense. He critiques the company that afforded him the chance to drive it-lightly reprimanded the foolishness of £1.6m retromods, while celebrating the artistry that made them. Henry is integrous, clever, and a master wordsmith. This wasn’t an advert, it was a chance to create art and tell a story he felt needed telling. Much more Henry, we LOVE your work.

[@joecotter9014]

You sir have commented in the same vein as Henry portrayed this car.

[@miklu26]

I dont see any🤔

[@tylerandersenandthegang]

Yeah what are you talking about... what negative comments...

[@ramyalani]

@jonathansemacedo158 If a bit beyond your time, try your best to read Chris Harris and Harris when they were a part of Harry Metcalfe’s EVO. Some of the best automotive reading.

[@hagestad]

For me mainly the rims that are too big are weird looking.

[@DonFather]

Out of anybody in the world, I think Henry would be one of the few who would be qualified to straight up make that new classification for this car. Great review, as always.

[@huayrarevo]

Loved the idea and honesty of the ceo. Stepping away from hypercar project to something this amazing, earns him respect. Thank you so much

[@MegaRetr]

The effort and passion you pour into your channel is evident in every video😀

[@briandouglas5552]

Henry, It's my opinion that you are the finest auto journalist of the KZbin era. As for your call for a new word to describe... this, I'm going to venture "Retromage."

[@harpersneil]

God Bless Arthur Mallock - fantastic video.

[@ELXABER]

Retro Rebuild. It just sounds better. Massive props to RML for rebuilding an iconic car and maintaining its spirit.

[@ThePilotGear]

Thank you for that piece of history! There were a lot of moving parts to the automotive racing culture of yesterday that helped fuel the road cars for the masses of today. I look at the 2001 Miata sitting in my garage, which was a soul successor to the Lotus Elan, which in turn was designed to embody Colin Chapman's revered designed philosophy for the common-man, drenched in racing know-how. All these men and women who were inspired to drive, inspired to race, to build, inspired to teach and pass on. We have many to thank for the smiles we earn behind the wheel of our favourite sports cars.

[@ilmanhadi4120]

Modern brand New car with 60's styling is definition of perfection

[@gouldnj]

This has to be one of those cars that makes you step out of it and pinch yourself Henry. Honestly, it is completely stunning.

[@ServantofServants777]

This is my future car. I couldn't believe the title and thumbnail for this video! I have literally never heard anyone talk about this company or this car! I had decided several years ago that this car IS my bucket list. A car with a soul!

[@blueisbetter1381]

Suprised about the negative comments. Enjoyed the video as I have enjoyed all the Catchpole videos, can actually not think of a single one that disappointed. Henry is so gifted taking one with him on the ride, very enjoyable. Thank you for the excellent work Henry. Just surprised that Ferrari doesn't have a negative say about this, which to me would be more than understandable.

[@mikeydangerous8808]

So beautiful… I had the chance to take that 550 platform in a 2001 Maranello back in 2002 up a highway in Colorado to 174mph (before fear kicked-in). Gated gearbox sounded just as good back then, too…

[@BespokeMotorWorksOfficial]

Every time I see a video with Henry I already know it's going to be a good one! Love him❤

[@steventilley2064]

Literally thinking it sounded like my old E46 M3 and then 30 seconds later you said it too.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I’d rather have this than a modern super car. A track car is a different thing.

[@barath4545]

Barring a GMA car, I would agree. But I would go for a similar one to this one, with more revs - It was a bit quiet and detuned too much.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

@@barath4545 Ah. Yes on the GMA. Which essentially, is a 60’s car. Give me the T33.

[@27rs49]

Purest perfection. Perfect proportions up to the headlights. Technique, colors, wheels, sound. That's what real drivers capable of driving manual gearboxes want! Gordon Murray will like it, too ;).

[@markrichards9934]

GM would no doubt love the styling but you have to agree that 1700kg is far too heavy and messes up the proportions

[@andreasprokscha6357]

This Reviwe, especially the end was just brilliant and inspiriring. Also filmed and skripted so nice. Thank you for those minutes to enjoy your Video-Work. Greets from Germany!

[@NCR_Ranger]

This was a fantastic bit of art and story telling. I am so very pleased to have found this channel.

[@joevanseeters2873]

Some will love this.......others will not, but I have to say this is an incredibly well thought out machine! I would love to be the owner of one of these machines, but sadly, only VERY FEW people across the entire planet will ever see the view from behind the windshield of one of these incredible restomods. These cars are in a league that only billionaires can afford. The precision of that "clicking" shifter was intoxication times 10! And that whine of that engine revving through those gears sounded amazing. Love it or hate it, it's still a really cool upgrade to an automotive legend. With the increasing amount of modern technology such as C&C machines, 3D printing, laser scanning, and many other modern and technologically advanced machining techniques, along with visionaries who think outside the box, and others who have an unrelenting passion for these and other classic's throughout the ages, we are seeing a lot more of these "restomods" if you really can call them that, or maybe more appropriately called RECREATIONS, which is a more appropriate terminology. As time goes on, no doubt we will see a lot more of these machines from various makes and models. And I say....BRING THEM ON!. These cars keep the dreams of many a petrolhead ALIVE!

[@ARPorganics]

Every time I see a classic car with updated parts and modification. It reminds me to be careful what I believe in and the lifestyle I live. Just because I'm getting older doesn't mean I have to get sick and physically weak.

[@deldridg]

"Takes its inspiration" could be considered a mild understatement. You can say it - it's almost a direct style replication... and we LOVE it!!

[@gp1683]

Wow! the fit and finish of the cabin is just amazing! (not sure about the wheel choice) but other than that, well done RML...

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Yea I'm trying to make up my mind on the wheels. Look a little too big but overall I think I dig em. At least its the wire look.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Actually, look at 1:58 on the driver door panel at the top, that leather is all warped and uneven. Hmmm

[@JBOsurf]

@@MattH-wg7ou yep its terrible.

[@philreynolds6018]

@@JBOsurf Wheels and steering wheel are in bad taste , no bumpers make the car even more impractical

[@3ducs]

@@philreynolds6018 Practicality is not the design goal. Some sort of bumperettes could be added, as with the originals, but their protection would be minimal. In the day of the original 250 GTs there were no Federal bumper rules, you were expected to avoid accidents and mind where you parked. My first car was a 1963 Alfa Romeo Sprint, it had bumpers but they were lower than those on American cars, the grill took the hits more than once.

[@CharlieBeveridge]

Great film Henry. I remember the 550 once won the car of the decade or something in EVO. I always wondered how good one could be made with some contemporary upgrades and a good setup. Around 500bhp and manual gear box is the sweet spot for a road car.

[@hack2crash]

Thanks for the RML history lesson. I truly love this car and brand that much more!

[@pantaAR156.1.8TS.]

I'am simply amazed... Enyou watching and listening to this man's video...

[@christopherodonoghue3858]

I wish Ferrari would make a car just like this, with a manual gear box in its iconica series. It also seems like a very similiar approach to the one taken with the lancia stratos remake.

[@bobk3432]

Yeah, like an old school analog Roma. It’s a great chassis with good potential if setup right with a manual transmission and aggressive springs/dampers.

[@pb5x5]

But the poseurs who buy them won't be able to drive a manual Ferrari.

[@Fpvpilot928]

It'd be really nice, but if Ferrari actually reproduced the 250 SWB it would literally diminish the value of the entire brand. Ferrari is a brand steeped in history. If they reproduce a 250 SWB, the value of every single 250 SWB would plunge in value. It would destroy the company. They'd have to do something more akin to the SP3 to do it successfully, but that wouldn't have the character of a car like this.

[@stevemiller1626]

It wouldn’t pass regulations

[@pb5x5]

The T50 seems to pass new regulations with a manual box@@stevemiller1626

[@maxlvv]

Its not a car, its art

[@liecht]

RML is the GOAT.The car reviewed in this video is a true bargain.If ypu have that reasonable amount of cash for a hand taylored supercar..dont miss this chance!!

[@allYou.Be1]

Less of a Second it toke me to click & watch this visual “eye-gasm” presentation of skillful talented Mr. Catchpole ! Thank you & awaiting more to come ;)

[@donjuan150]

Just stunning...I would buy this over one of those, "hey look at me" hypercars any day!

[@firststep7750]

Stunning! I love the contemporary-classic design philosophy.

[@DavidAnderson-vt8iq]

That is a stunning car. Very well done putting this sort of form and function before the raw numbers hype of the new super cars..

[@avmelidor]

I love the mechanical symphony of the gear shift and engine rumble

[@NealeSmith76]

Great comparison with the Fuji camera, retronod really works as well! Great content as always!

[@rorzf1butler781]

What a car! I love the 550 and knowing that’s what’s underneath makes it even more incredible. On your final point,Imagine they did something with mk1/2 mx5 chassis.

[@davidford3073]

Hmmmm🧐👍😀

[@teklife]

you don't need to do much to those, they're already amazing

[@frazervsful]

Watching Henry describe the cars he drives is great. Starting watching Carfection a long time ago…my favourite video is the one where he drives the GT3 911 with the manual box

[@iainf6]

Fantastic video, so great to see you local to me. RML group are incredible car builders👏👏😎😎😎😎

[@aspen9102]

Sometimes I wonder, my great grandfather was from the same era of the big ones like this, he lived in a small town in rural Brazil, a place where opportunities just dont exist especially at that time, if you werent a farmer, you were nothing, yet he was a huge gear head and literally built many cars on his own without any help, Im not even sure if that little town had any cars back then, but that never went anywhere, he inherited the familys sawmill and passed away at an young age. If a couple of things happened differently, or if he was born in a different place, he would be certainly a name remembered by many in this automotive world, he was insane. It's saddening to think that many stories like this, many amazing people never got a chance to shine because of unfortunate situations

[@cudak888]

P.S.: Neo-classic is the word you are looking for, Henry. 8:26

[@chonglers1513]

Wouldnt that be for the newer generation of classic cars? Idk when I read neo-classic I think of something like the 90s jdm heros. Future classics

[@cudak888]

@@chonglers1513 Perhaps it's time to redefine that term then. It literally means "new classic," which is exactly what these designs are.

[@who_stole_my_username]

The word you're looking for is pastiche.

[@GM-fh5jp]

How about "Improved-classic"@@chonglers1513

[@GM-fh5jp]

As an owner of a very nice JDM classic, they are known as Modern Classics here in AUS@@chonglers1513

[@markd1810]

Perfect car! You can use all the gears and it is set up for easier driving with the slightly softer suspension. That is a boutique car.

[@TraneFrancks]

Absolutely lovely. And what a soundtrack!

[@noonehere1793]

A classic from when Ferrari was really something special.👍👍

[@mrmatthewpaul]

This looks amazing. Those headlights and that grill. Wow

[@AeZothesh]

The cars design specially the interior is beautiful. Its breathtaking

[@mitchellsteindler]

Really interesting video, and perfect conclusion.

[@gusv8601]

A perfect Ferrari project! 1000 kg small v8 around 350 HP ,manual, pure raw driving pleasure 😊

[@joshscott3271]

Lol, "Retro Nod" is cool, we need more "Retro Nod" designs perhaps, that is a real tasteful design and delivery upon that design, Winning!!!

[@brembopollypor9965]

Thank you Harry. A truly beautiful documentary. And your call for a top notch chassis for a mundane price especially touching. Would love to build up something lightweight for the road, but current offerings are both under performing and grossly overpriced.

[@suavesmithy]

Ferrari 250 gto is my dream car , great vid.

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

This is a beautiful car. I am a classic car person. American classic, European, doesn't matter there all better than today cars as far style. Driving you can't beat modern tech. But this is the best of both worlds. Beautiful. But definitely out of reach for most people with that price tag. I ll have to keep dreaming.

[@ELZ-R]

Henry is truly evolving as a presenter. Articulate, and as per this episode well-rounded beyond just driving characteristics. Looking forward to every feature these days.

[@sickjohnson]

Another awesome one Henry and crew!

[@tonyfastboy]

Absolutely stunning. It’s sounds vintage ass well.

[@rjs2005]

I get that Alain de Cadenet Victory By Design vibe when I watch a Henry Catchpole video. Pure art.

[@violinmiata]

The RML is gorgeous! The RML is also in the category of completely out of reach. Damn I want one.

[@neilcollins3701]

I thought this was a very eloquent and informative review. The car is a dream.

[@philtucker1224]

I like it. The moment I opened this video I thought “yes that’s a lovely looking body” if my next car budget would stretch to 500k I would be very tempted, (despite being very happy with my current eleven year old 1.0 Focus that is perfect for numerous daily school runs for my grand kids).

[@angeloah]

Reminds me of the Dan Gurney story, maybe not as many race accolades but still a pioneer who reached back to bring others up as he climbed. Great video, and take on what’s still being cooked up by race car engineers.

[@barath4545]

And Dan Gurney invented the Champagne spraying after winning a race :) Le Mans 1967, what a legend.

[@h4x0y]

It's a beautiful interpretation of a classic design, but the width and 1700kg seem like a letdown. I'm eager to see how the T.33 compares when released, as it's a compact >1100KG reference to the 60's with all the analog and tactile goodies.

[@pranavp8709]

I would honestly prefer the 250 revival by gto engineering. it is around 1100kg, looks slightly better imo, got an actually good interpretation of the interior and is also slightly cheaper at around 850,000 pounds

[@h4x0y]

@@pranavp8709 Looks great!

[@arefinlabib4630]

RML, DLS... they are the wet dreams of us car people who are obsessed with the joy of driving and connecting to every mechanical part of a car possible.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

These are really cool, I found out about them around a year ago after seeing one on a Car Show Video in the background and going on a Google investigation!

[@Boterberg]

If you park it across two parking spaces, you are a retronob. Fantastic car!

[@robinpratt1541]

Beautiful car and excellent film and review as always, thank you Henry.

[@BThings]

I think "retronod" is a good term. It's something that could probably be applied well to less boutique cars as well that go for an older aesthetic or feel while still being modern and up-to-date.

[@alidaraie]

"Retromod"...I like it

[@EE9Civic]

Fantastic, love all of it. Nearly perfect, but seems way heavier than it should be.

[@shubhromu]

We can take a page out of motorcycles and call it a "Retro Classic"

[@jimnielsen9299]

That or a Veyron.....thats a nobrainer, absolutely stunning piece of work and its just sounds fantastic, imidiately hit the number one spot on my dream cars list.

[@stevenfoon2194]

Fantastic. Good business plan too. Wish RML all the best

[@AleksandrHalas]

You make great content, both video and text, I always follow and enjoy what you do with great pleasure. Thanks, currently reading ECOTY

[@thetruth1862]

Wow what a gorgeous car , kinda looks like a Maserati from thr 50's

[@jamesmisener3006]

Money talks so for now the Miata will remain the entry to road sport along with a few others. It could be done easily using this platform. Nice Review Henry I feel as though I know a car somewhat when your reviews come out. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@CarlWithACamera]

To me there has never been such a perfect balance of classic road sport and modernity than what Mazda has done with the Miata for about 40 years, and counting.

[@barath4545]

Imagine a Miata with a full carbon monocoque and a 1800cc inline-6 made from a Hayabusa design that had two extra cylinders slapped on but the rest is the same. 900 kg and 240-250 hp, revving to 12-13k rpm, lets go!

[@fredmercury1314]

@@barath4545I'd prefer a V8 were squeezed into it. Which can be done.

[@CrazyCatGaming35]

I would love to see more of these "retromods" in the future!!! I could totally imagine a rebodied C7/C6 corvette to look like a C2 or an RX-7 to look like a Cosmo

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

The price is outrageous, but it is automotive perfection!

[@scottleech9571]

Absolute perfection as always with Henry C

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

That may be the most gorgeous car car I've ever laid eyes on. The sound is not my thing, I think it's the exhaust.

[@joecotter9014]

Before we judge this car lets have a step back and think - pretty sure everyone of of us would be more than thrilled to own/drive and enjoy it. Yes it's expensive and there's better road cars out there but of those that exist, for me this is what a car should make u feel and in a few years time when everything has an electric motor you'll be pining for something half as good as this.

[@stevesmith2155]

Love your podcasts on these cars, the 50&60s English Jags and Ferrari’s shapes were the best just if you could ask Carrol Shelby, keep up the good work.😊🇨🇦

[@GM-fh5jp]

"Modern-Legend" or perhaps "Hero-mod"? What a fine machine, it has everything...who wouldn't want one.

[@shankarbalan3813]

It’s a very pretty car in an uncommon colour

[@jakeringer3153]

Too bad it's 30 for $1.35M instead of 300 for $135K...

[@testing6753]

even 350k would've been reasonable

[@davidford3073]

Yes more people can get , then build other models off tha platform ore money in long run like Japan does

[@GoesSlow]

I'd absolutely have put in an order at$100-350k, and would not feel guilty about putting a lot of miles on it. At $1.35m it's just going to get stuffed into collections, to slow rot. Such a shame.

[@MuppetsSh0w]

@@testing6753 I doubt they break even anywhere below 800k. Custom work like that is ridicoulously expensive. The engine alone likely more than 150k.

[@metronemy]

You wouldn't even get the base 550 for $135k.

[@AlipioJorge]

Resto nod must be a thing! Great video. Good job!

[@jamie3731]

Subscribed, what a great presenter and production quality 😊

[@Miggy2j]

Brilliant video!

[@yougestube]

There are Tribute watches that honour classic watches, so in my view this is a Tribute car.

[@vico9859]

I think Retromod is the word. Modern version of a Retro design car.

[@williams4434]

The most iconic sports car ever, the 250 !

[@tylerandersenandthegang]

These things got their asses handed to them by a pontiac tempest... they ended up miles behind... lol

[@Soli2deYT]

That side profile, gives me Weissman vibes. That car was beautiful! too bad the company went under. I Love these "resto-mod" type cars, that combine modern technology, but have the beauty of a older car.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'd rather drive a vintage car any day!!

[@chrisslater3174]

Great looking car to my eye, so nearly 'right' considering it's wrapped around a 550, but I was out at that price. I don't doubt the thorough engineering that must be within (but that wasn't really discussed), but I could populate a very decent dream garage with those funds.

[@drivingjunk7630]

That's a stunning car

[@maxtaylor1026]

"Retro-Nod" nailed it.

[@Straightleg55]

This thing will look incredible next to my Singer Porsche...

[@BrianBoniMakes]

Love it. I would call this a coach-built or rebodied car, there's a great tradition of that going back to all the great marques. And I would call this a GT car, just look at the fitted luggage in the rear. This appeals to my minimalist nature of working down to just the parts that are needed and perfecting those. All these electronic aids on new cars are fine for racing teams and people who replace new cars every year but none of them will be running in 50 years due to the failure of cheap Chinese electronic components, intentionally obscured and serialized parts or hidden and forbidden software and the dreaded plasticizer migration.

[@tomostinato2918]

Bloody brilliant. The car and the review.

[@edimbukvarevic90]

The GT SWB is stunning, much more so than the GTO. IMO.

[@jimmypratt6450]

Abosolute stunning creation 👍👍👍👍👍

[@cudak888]

Beautiful interpretation. Also less awkward than similar attempts (e.g., the Equus Bass 770), even though the proportions are a bit squished, which hurts it a bit at the beltline, where the fenders arch. Nevertheless, that's only when drawing comparisons with the 250. Welcome to the 21st century, where all the legendary products of the past are done better by the "other" folks rather than the originators. P.S.: Something is up with that shifter. The "clack" sounds normal, but the squeak beforehand? Nope.

[@cudak888]

@jonathancarson1974 Perhaps, but the trick of these designs is to ensure the new interpretation remains true to the original, even if a bit different (and even then, one could argue Pininfarina often applied the same design language on other manufacturers' chassis, and that this is no different than an interpretation of what the studio would have done in the 1960's). For whatever minor flaws it has, the RML car does it to a T - plus the interior is flawless (it honestly looks like a dream that Jonathan Ward from Icon 4X4 might have, given his design language of machined aluminum and stainless). The Walsh Aston is just pathetic - proportions by someone with no understanding of the Golden Ratio. Reminds me of one of those hideous C1 Corvette kits people put on C5s.

[@jordanmascarenhas7974]

Couldn’t agree more. I’m assuming it’s a 550 Maranello gear box and that box does not make sharp, loud squeaking noises like that. Something is wrong

[@MRVSKIN]

Absolutely stunning car and stunning video

[@hubie3111]

This car is beautiful wow