I Bought My Childhood DREAM CAR! (Tiny bit emotional)

Way back in 1997, I was introduced to a fantastic car by none other than Jeremy Clarkson - by way of one of his VHS tapes. Now, 23 years later I am in the fortunate position of buying something truly special.
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[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@michaelgenias8491]

Congratulations James I felt the same when I bought my.porsche. Well done

[@somervillearron]

harry is too stuck up to work with you mate

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Are you going to get a warranty with same peeps Sam @ STG does?

[@julianevans9548]

Congrats - and further congrats on how well the channel is doing. Richly deserved. Thanks for all the videos.

[@julianevans9548]

@@somervillearron For a posh, rich bloke I'd say Harry is remarkably un-stuck up.

[@tavarish]

I'm super jealous!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks for stopping by Freddy!

[@bouncecentral230]

I was about 9 and went shopping with my old man, and as we're walking towards tesco in pulls a red 550 with the number plate red 1. The owner hops out and says sit in it if you like, and he disappeared into tesco leaving it unlocked. Fast forward 22 years and I was working as a removal man. We have a job to take a fridge back to Costco, we pull up to the drive which is about half a mile long, pull up to the house which is huge, nissan gtr parked outside and a 599 rear end poking out the garage, with the number plate red 1. He didn't remember surprisingly but did confirm it was his 550. There's my pointless Ferrari story.

[@beardedtit7692]

Nah that’s a lovely Ferrari story!

[@machidaman]

My first thoughts: "That needs to be treated to a darn good detail." That paintwork 😱 Congratulations and really chuffed for you mate. Its cracking when you find 'the' car. Enjoy it and look forward to plenty of content around as love me a good ferrari.

[@GRfourfun]

That was my first thought, but got to admit, what a car!!!!

[@waynosfotos]

Think it is the camera, reds can be difficult to get right on most cameras.

[@steverogers7473]

OMG yes, the paintwork is a state! BUT, it will look amazing after a decent paint correction

[@mindspinn311]

For 95k miles and 21 years it could be far worse.

[@Joe41ist]

@@waynosfotos yes the actual colour can be hard to some sensors, but these people are talking about the state of the paintwork. You can clearly see the swirls that are scratched in to the paint from poor detailing.

[@davidblair2874]

To be honest I didn’t really care what car it was. You’ve got your dream car. Good for you. You deserve it. Great channel, and now you’ve got a V12 Ferrari 😎👍

[@louispadron3255]

Totally - after the 8 minute long speach I was just happy he was so happy - but guessing by his age and whatnot I ASSUMED it was going to be something from an F355 to an F430 in ferrari year range and most definitely a Ferrari - I mean who’s dream car isn’t one? Mine was - until I test drive the F355 and couldn’t fit the footwell - anyway so happy for him

[@lancegallant3647]

absolutely

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Very excited for you, James

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers guys!

[@dickieb2233]

Funny, I was just thinking about your Talbot Sunbeam Lotus and the passion we hold for our latest purchases. These cars move far more than just themselves. Damien, Jason, Harry M and James are all such wonderful orators; I am very grateful for KZbin.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

@@JayEmmOnCars What a fantastic car - you lucky boy! One of the greats, and I appreciate the use of the Clarkson VHS music for 550 Maranello entrance :). I cannot wait to join you in your adventures in this. Bellissimo! I would definitely get it detailed/paint corrected asap.

[@garciamckenis8135]

Its always a magical moment when a man buys his dream car

[@stu4181]

Bloody annoying mine is the f40 🙈

[@umamidaddy7243]

That comment. " every time I see it I smile" is when you know you did the right thing. Happy trails mate!

[@anmol3457]

I really appreciate you not putting out a dozen videos titled "My NeXt CaR!?!!!?!!" And getting straight to the point.

[@tomazrutar3516]

With that shirt is like watching an old Top Gear episode.

[@arbitraryalias9825]

@Edward Gross has this man been shot? no he just has hideous taste

[@velvetjones1856]

@@arbitraryalias9825 Bad taste would be adding plaid trousers and sandals with socks.

[@rtacconi]

English style :-) may be you are too young :-)

[@shanehnorman]

@@rtacconi I'm 73 and I think the shirt is terrific.

[@stevesas632]

@@shanehnorman why is it terrific?

[@shadowchrome_]

shirts are straight out of james may’s wardrobe

[@bmorris5863]

It's amazes me that he's only 30.....sounds and talks like hes 45

[@karlc3960]

And the narration style and deliberate pauses, J Clarkson.

[@dominicrusho]

Based on the title I was expecting a Fiat Multipla, but I guess this will do

[@julianmartin10]

One of the most practical cars ever made, change my mind.

[@thefrenchruraldream8069]

Channels like yours James have been a god send to me. As a postman the last 10-11 weeks have been extremely challenging as the amount of parcels we’ve been delivering has tripled 😟....so getting home and watching my favourite KZbinrs has been a fantastic way to wind down. It genuinely bought a tear to my eye when you introduced your dream car 😢🙂. When you work hard it’s good to be able to reap the rewards, a well deserved gift to yourself 👍🏻🙂. Love your channel as it has a retro charm that is great. Keep up the great content I for one will always be watching 😁

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks for your kind words, so nice to know what I do can help people, even if in the smallest way!

[@4Kandlez]

Beautiful car, having her professionally detailed to bring that paintwork back to life would make great content.

[@yammy1000]

4Kandlez my thoughts exactly. Watched it thinking I'd love to get stuck into that with an orbital!

[@gaycha6589]

second that! Some DA action please.

[@Azspeedin]

Love the 550👍 Desperately needs a polish and ceramic coat✅

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

It's crazy how we car lovers just "understand" each other. "Every time I see this car, I smile" was everything I needed to hear to feel happy for you, Jay. It's very difficult to explain to any non-car person, but the things these machines make us feel... it just makes almost any crazy thing we do, worth it! Congrats on getting your dream car, and I hope everyone reading this comment gets to have their dream car now or in the future. I hope you can evaluate, purchase it and smile on each drive! Here's to that. Cheers! 🍻

[@gtv6chuck]

On my first trip to Europe in 2000, I was driving from Monaco to Milan when a 550 blew past me in a tunnel. That's when I felt I was truly in Italy! Congratulations to you!

[@Zerofightervi]

That music brought back some memories, a Clarkson VHS was a Christmas tradition for many years. Congratulations on your new purchase.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

That music played in my head when I first saw the car

[@tomske6022]

Ha! I love it when your head links a song to a car. Always think of Tiff driving the Griffith 500 when I hear Brian Adams “Run to you” 😝

[@bensmithkent22]

Stocking filler specials always watched maybe a few days after boxing day when i had access to the only vhs player in the house and my dad was back at work and not controlling the tv. Hes got one i had, the one where they drag race a slightly strange collection of 6 cars at the end and clarkson has a hard on for the 355. I can recall lines from it to this day about ferrari and lambo not wanting to play ball in the race.

[@dr.leftfield9566]

Yes Harry is the benchmark and would genuinely like to see a collaboration at some point. You get out what you put in and you put in and this is the result. Well done enjoy.

[@bunkaaa8726]

Its official, JayEmm is spiritually Jeremy Clarkson before he turned into a deliberately abrasive buffoon (note Still a Clarkson fan, just facts..).

[@umamidaddy7243]

Your right. Jay emm is the essence of why I liked top gear. Hi Nail my name is Hammer. I am going to hit you now.

[@webbsvt]

Ha! Good call

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

I've been watching this channel since the Lotus Diaries days. Can I just say; you *own* a V12 Ferrari! Congrats dude.

[@richardhintonracing]

So the Trabant has landed .

[@andrewnorris5415]

Don't give it away man, spoiled it for me. Those superchargers are something else. 0-60 2.2 secs!!

[@bluetitan20]

Huge congrats on getting one of your dream cars James. I'm over the moon for you,I've been a subscriber to your channel for a while now and it really is one of the best out there. It's great when you can finally get something that you have been lusting after for so long,I was sure you were going to reveal a 355!! It's been a very long time since I've heard that music as you revealed the car,I used to always buy those Clarkson videos. I have loved the the 550 since it came out in the 90's, it's just one of those cars that doesn't seemed to have aged and has just remained so elegant and graceful in my eyes, plus it's a manual. Happy motoring and I'm sure you will ad many more thousands of miles to its history. Enjoy!!

[@LapoftheWorld]

Grats James! A man after my own heart clearly: Buys high-mileage-hero dream car....immediately takes it on a track day. Brilliant! Definitely looking forward to hearing more about it!

[@paulallwood6033]

Love it James. That's someone who is genuinely over the moon and proud, and rightly so 👍

[@SemenukTlovingprog]

90s Vantage Edit: I was so wrong, and I'm so glad! Well Done man, it's amazing so happy a proper driving enthusiast got one.

[@kristianspencer1978]

£500000.?

[@ConstantinSPurcea]

When you revealed it I had a cheeky smile on. I'm happy for you, mate! Really wanted a V8 by 20 years old and in December I bought my very own Lexus LS400 and couldn't be happier. Spent so much on it since, making it mine.

[@PetrolPed]

Congratulations Mate. Very special for you and great to see. You’ll be hitting that 100k very soon too 👏👏👏

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Pete, fingers crossed!

[@neilgoodfellow-horton1285]

I was convinced when you mentioned old Clarkson VHS that it was an F355 (my childhood dream car). Love this too though, keep up the great content 👍

[@SteveBUK73]

I thought it was going to be that too. F355 was my dream car and I remember when they dropped to about 40k. A lot more now and the horror stories on running costs (see CarGuys) put me off unfortunately 😒 Congrats to James for making his dream happen 👍

[@Maurice_Moss]

The engine out services look no joke 🤔 you have to be pretty wealthy to run one 😅

[@ListingViews]

My friend’s dad got a new 355 in ‘97. I was excited just to be allowed to wash it! Only got a ride once, but it was incredible; the way the nose lifted under acceleration, the click-clack of the gearbox in that metal gate, and the noise... the noise! It felt like a very special place to be.

[@bensmithkent22]

The unleashed on cars vhs where he has a hard on for the 355, it features near the start and right at the end of the vid and was beautiful. The aston vantage was the star of that video despite its poor drag race showing.

[@damianlis7397]

Genuinely enjoyed seeing you getting so excited over it. Hope you enjoy it. You deserve it James, all the best.

[@althejazzman]

A Jay and Harry colab would be great. I can just imagine them both getting so excitable and enthusiastic about little details!

[@MalcolmXpat]

LMAO you even took the original theme from the Top Gear VHS. I remember the original review. Awesome car mate.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Whatever it is, congratulations, Jay! Edit: The 550 is a dream car of mine, you could not have chosen a better car. It's a piece of utter automobile perfection.

[@71MWhite]

Never seen a man so happy with his new car 😊 lovely thing James 👍🏼

[@notonlyforthem]

Your enthusiasm and genuine happiness put smile on my face! Thank you for great content

[@V8Adam]

This was a really special moment that you shared. Your passion and story is inspiring. Well done, you’ve really earned that and I can see how much joy it brings you. Hope to see you at a car show sometime!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thank you so much!

[@fairygodbrother]

What an absolute beast! Congratulations. I've followed you since about 4k subs so to see the channel growth and work you've put in its well deserved.

[@zachsherbeth1667]

WOW, I was shocked when u revealed THIS CAR OMG my favourite car ever

[@anthony5786]

I too have lusted after these since I was a kid. You’re living the dream, Jay! Can’t wait to see more content on this beauty. Cheers from Florida!

[@steverogers7473]

One of the best introductions for a while, I did not skip ahead and the wait was worth it. You deserve everything you have earned, your down to earth car reviews are some of the best on the interweb! Thanks.

[@details78]

Congratulations, Jay! Lovely example. An intensive paint correction would bring it to the level of stunning. There's a lot of material still on the panels. You could make an entire video on just that alone.

[@untouchableali]

I always thought these were a bit odd looking but boy have they aged well! Needs a good detail tho!! Congrats

[@Beer_Dad1975]

He should do a colab with Car Cleaning Guru.

[@bensmithkent22]

The 456 was the best gt they made. Slow against this though.

[@KING0SISQO]

I can tell how happy he is. Never seen this kind of enthusiasm for any car he was in. I was talking about a 308 gti like this and have one and it makes me smile like this. And I could of got an a250, golf gti/r, cupra, possibly an s3 as choices. But the right one was missing to prevent me.

[@Sammywadman]

So happy for you mate. Your passion for cars is quite inspiring, nobody deserves it more than you bud, enjoy it!

[@Matdr20]

This is such a pure video, you can feel the excitement in every sentence

[@lithiumglork410]

Oh my god she is gorgeous. Huge fan Jay and I am so happy for you. Well done man!

[@richleighton4165]

Really pleased for you James. Something you said at the end resonated. I bought myself a Jag 4 years sgo. I'm now on my second and every time I get in, it's with a big grin!

[@samn1217]

Congrats Jay! When you get “the car”, your Unicorn it’s an amazing moment and an amazing achievement. And dude - the fact you agonized so much over the decision and the social implications just speaks to what a high caliber guy you are. Genuinely thrilled for you! Congrats!

[@BrendanWolhuter]

Ah congrats man! I clocked many an hour with this beast in the 90’s in NFS

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Jay I’m so thrilled for you! You’ve got your dream job and your dream car! Many heartfelt congratulations. Oh, and I also watch Harry’s Garage. You two would make for a fun pair on a collab!

[@TheKRVR]

Congratulations James! The music killed me, I remember watching Jeremy’s review so vividly. The 550 is such a special car, enjoy it; you deserve it, and I can’t wait to see more content on it.

[@williamfence566]

Why worry about what others may think ?. The channels successful and you've got the childhood dream not just from the channel but the experience built beforehand. Enjoy it and keep the content coming

[@240Films]

How did you create so much nostalgia just then, I've honestly heard that music so so so many times as a 5 year old lol

[@bambychoi9366]

Esprit!

[@CharlieDrives]

Amazing!! Congratulations Buddy!

[@christschool]

"Everytime I see this car I smile." This is when you know you have the car you were meant to own.

[@aDynoNet]

Yep. TVR is my guess.

[@user-wf2wi5wc2k]

Don't worry. We all guess wrong occasionally.

[@brianiswrong]

So introduced to the UK market in 1997? Ford puma Honda civic type R Multiple daewoos Alfa 156 Plymouth prowler E46 BMW 3 series.

[@antoniof.7421]

Accurate

[@DivadNoodeldehm-lz2gm]

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy you a Daewoo, and that's sort of the same thing.

[@MrCarGuy]

@@DivadNoodeldehm-lz2gm Even if the only reliable Daewoo is the K2.

[@maz500]

E46 came out a year later

[@swoosh94]

Congratulations! Very well deserved mate! Thats a beauty and I look forward to any and all future content around this often overlooked piece of history.

[@andrewray3154]

Congrats JayEmm, well deserved and well earned.

[@freshjive818]

From a time when ferraris just seemed to get everything right all over with great glorious engines coupled with that soundtrack! Congratulations mate and thanks for all the content 👍

[@Casey-ov2hx]

It’s a amazing car. My dream gt car would be a Aston vantage manual weather it’s v12 or 8 I wouldn’t care as long as it was a manual and silver

[@MartinIrwin]

I’ll take you for a spin in mine if you like mate

[@brianpara1407]

One of the most sincere and heartfelt videos on KZbin. Congrats!

[@StefABtv]

Mate. Huge congrats and so pleased for you. This was a BRILLIANT video. Could feel the passion! Well done :) 👏👏👏

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks a ton! Cheers for watching mate

[@s20ttv]

Bloody hell... now I’ve got to put my BBQ on hold to watch this 😂 Best be having a shout out else the phones in the bin 🗑

[@MrGB1999]

Welcome to Club Ferrari 👌 hope you have more luck than I've had with mine..... #js 😅

[@Dwelijan]

Amazing choice! Well done Jay, you deserve it. Really enjoy your channel as content is honest, real & you’re not ashamed saying things that are not amazing. Keep the great work up!

[@Lucarocks92]

The throwback to the Clarkson tape love it. That grey 550 he had was so beautiful when he drove it into the courtyard with the other Ferrari's it was an amazing scene

[@andrewnorris5415]

Would be nice to see a Harry's Garge style of the road trip when lockdowns allow. Into Europe for a big adventure. Who would you take with you?

[@spencerhan7995]

My buddie has a silver blue one. He'll never sell it.

[@04dram04]

Great color

[@somervillearron]

can i have it if he dies?

[@user-yd7ih9vy7t]

One of mine has a dark green one with tan. Love the spec. Saw a blue one with tan as well, which was gorgeous

[@spencerhan7995]

@@somervillearron his son has first dibbs.

[@RockClass101]

Congrats!! Happy for your success 🙂

[@nicofonce]

Sometimes you have to jump and make a 'silly' decision and go for what you really really would like to have, even if there are many reasons not to. I did something similar 25 years ago. Didn't make any sense. Couldn't really afford it. But tons of fun and good memories. Best decision ever. Anyone else?

[@mgutkowski]

Watching a knowledgeable enthusiast being knowledgeable and enthusiastic is always enjoyable to watch. If there weren't little bits and bobs that needed sorting, you wouldn't be able to look forward to sorting them out and making the car even better. Better still, doing them yourself makes the car truly *yours*. :) FB.com/mys6cerbera

[@RutgerSmets]

Goddamn JayEmm, that's quite something. Looking forward towards all the video's you put out of it.

[@WillSatchwell]

Ahhhh that Clarkson VHS background music... Brings back Good memories! Big congratulations on the new arrival!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thanks Will, glad you appreciated the throwback

[@surjitmatharu3989]

Congratulations on your purchase! Well earned and well deserved.... I think the buildup to the reveal and your thoughts and comments we’re actually very genuine and humbling! Good on you! Happy motoring!

[@kamalashraf4846]

Its like when you fall in love with a girl. You can never un love her. Nice girl you have there. 😉

[@cjhuberty]

One of my favorites also!

[@willpark7483]

Oh you can unlove her 😂

[@biggbenn8543]

Until you find your ferrari in bed with a lambo diablo! Then you unlove her!!

[@edydj1127]

I'm guessing from the silhouette, is it a Peugeot 206?

[@Jack-bf6hv]

Nearly, it’s the 406

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

@@Jack-bf6hv LOL!

[@lzweitkanal9764]

After a long working day, I sat here, watched you speak and really felt the joy you have while guessing what it will be. I was right. You did not just magnificently share your feelings about it. This video is also a powerful encouragement for me to go for my dreams. Thank you and congratulations!

[@ricardoboosten5202]

I love your enthusiasm, enjoy your gorgeous 550! Must be one of those lifetime milestones, owning your first Ferrari... Don't worry about whether or not this is the right time to own such a luxury car in this time, you live your own life and you should make the best of it. Please do a simple paint correction on the car (clay, compound, polish, wax). All of those swirls will be gone and the red will be more saturated and shiny!

[@wimdepril6920]

Massive congratulations James! What an absolute gem of a car! I adore the 550 myself and look forward to seeing how you get on with it. As an owner of a Ferrari 348 and two F355s, I can only confirm that you were absolutely right in taking the plunge, Covid or no Covid. And it’s great to see you didn’t buy another low mileage garage queen. It’s all about the driving. Even sorting out those little issues is part of the Ferrari ownership experience and gives massive pleasure each time the car is improved a little, step by step. I’ve used StickyRX as well and the quality is great, but import taxes inflate the cost. Check out Carplastix on Instagram. I haven’t used them yet but they seem to be able to do just as good a job for, I would assume, less money. Take care of that beauty and enjoy it. And let me know if you ever take it to Belgium. Kind regards, Wim

[@RobTheDoodler]

I can't wait to hear the scream of that Mitsubishi GTO

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

When I bought my Peugeot 106 diesel the only scream came from Mrs Boulder...

[@ChasingTheApex]

Beautifully done, you've bought a work of art my friend! It looks beautiful, and its driven, which matters sir

[@ebinsuncle]

That music took me back to my childhood! I used to get the latest Jeremy Clarkson VHS every Christmas. Awesome car, congratulations!

[@Driv3rB18]

Curiosity: This car share the same steering wheel of the Honda Integra DC2.

[@ryanlewis1650]

Its obviously an NSX, well at least I hope it is

[@user-wf2wi5wc2k]

It looks like a 550 to me?

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

I remember Jeremy Clarksons VHS tape on Grigio titanium 550 back in 1997. Love this car immensely!

[@robertely686]

Awesome. Congratulations!

[@JoTokutora]

Dude, you are not receiving an Oscar. Get on with it

[@justsean6199]

Dude, if patience isn't your thing, skip tthe vid.

[@JoTokutora]

@@justsean6199 If my post bother you , skip it ;)

[@Shughesy]

Does harp on and on. Nice car tho

[@bobhob35]

@@JoTokutora skip

[@justsean6199]

@@JoTokutora Enjoy being an arse.

[@Br1anuk]

The reason why I like this channel and cannot stand Shmee.

[@speedfreaktv]

Congrats Jay! Inspiring video! New sub right here. Look forward to watching more.

[@stewester]

Bloody incredible. Congratulations 🎉

[@sachachanyan]

Congratulations!! 🎈

[@carlylekhan7007]

Congratulations Jay. Well Deserved. Wishing you many Happy Trails. Keep Moving Forward Mate. Cheers

[@felixhong]

This is also a dream car for me. Have been since the 90's. I too have seen the Jeremy Clarkson VHS and recognized the background music right away. I too have watched Harry's 550 video, and mulled over buying one of these over more contemporary cars. Congratulations, what a spec on your 550! Your genuine enthusiasm came through so well in the video. I am now a subscriber.

[@robarmey8559]

Love it, congrats! Hope you enjoy every moment with it👍

[@yammymyhammy]

Your happiness is and enthusiasm you put in your videos is why I keep coming back. I can see how much you love it. Enjoy the stallion.

[@atastefortheroad4475]

Congratulations - you made a fantastic choice! I look forward to seeing some great 550 content in the months ahead.

[@myou6675]

Congratulations! Had access to a 550 black on black for a few years and every drive was spectacular! The way it surges forward is second only to the way it looks.

[@simonmurfin1910]

Congratulations! I hope you have many happy years with it. I've enjoyed the Chanel since the early Lotus years. I have some sense of how you feel as I took delivery of my dream car when I was 25 - a late model 944 turbo. Happy times!