Jason Cammisa on the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 - Vintage Motor Trend Ignition Full Episode 142

This episode has it all:
A Shelby GT350
A Mustang 5.0
A (fake) cocaine-using drummer to explain cross-plane versus flat-plane-crank firing order
Randy Pobst
A dyno test of the GT350: 467 whp and 374 lb-ft!
A Dodge Charger Pursuit Cop Car
Lap Battle - Cop car vs. GT350
Pay close attention to the right-rear of the GT350 on the dyno. It's scratched up. I ate it on Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and hit a tire wall. Because... unprofessional idiot?
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This video was uploaded as part of Jason Cammisa's professional showreel and portfolio as a writer, on-screen talent, and precision driver.

[@PumpkinCobra]

I remember watching this when it came out and I used to dream about owning a GT350 one day. I eventually bought one and it is a very special experience to drive one.

[@buckeye392]

Really cool to see that come full circle

[@Rexaroo]

I follow your Instagram and it’s inspired me to get new headers

[@kevincurtis1468]

How is it on oil?

[@mrprfct7069]

@@kevincurtis1468 who gives a shiat? That’s like pointing out a flaw on every vehicle out there. Not every GT350 had a oil consumption problem. I bet you don’t own one. You must be fun at parties. Go enjoy your life and stop hating on someone else happiness.

[@NabiL_Lam]

congrats man

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

Definitely a favorite review of mine. Hidden behind the Motor Trend paywall, but now giving these wonderful reviews a new lease on life.

[@cann5505]

Completely agree. Excellent video.

[@michaeljordan6008]

Agreed, people are so cheap.

[@waelal-zubieri5358]

"you could afford" that aged like fine milk lol. Even before the chip shortage these cars were scalped until they were discontinued.

[@RSNitsua]

At the time base price was $49k. In a normal world they would’ve deprecated like a car normally does. Albeit slower than other cars and I imagine there would be a certain point where they stopped considering how unique this Mustang is. It makes finding a decent deal on one of these extremely frustrating lol.

[@kaesden]

there was a short time they were selling for msrp. I got a '17 with no markup. no discount either though.

[@RSNitsua]

@@kaesden lucky. I wish I could go back in time and buy one before the pandemic.

[@BeanieNinjay0]

@@RSNitsua yeah, I want to meet the person that pays 65k for a 2-5 year old car that didn’t cost that much new, and has 40k miles on it. Oh, and if it happens to be painted white with blue stripes, tack on an extra 5-10k 😂. A lot of these cars will continue sitting in lots because there aren’t enough stupid people to buy them, thankfully. I was going to get one myself but can’t justify spending over msrp for a used car that is likely beat to sh*t, and doesn’t exactly have the most reliable motor. So I figured an e92 M3 was the next best thing, but the guys selling those are also pricing their cars ridiculously. An M3 that would’ve sold for 45k ends up going for 70k only a few months later. Of course, they get laughed at and the only people justifying the price are other M3 owners who are doing it just so they can attempt to make profit from their own car.

[@RSNitsua]

@@BeanieNinjay0 everything is ridiculously overpriced right now. And I fear it won’t get better

[@dougrobinson8602]

Keep these coming, Jason. They're perfect for those of us looking at pre-owned sporting automobiles.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

“Pre-owned sporting automobiles” lol

[@michaeljordan6008]

Did you wind up buying anything, Doug?

[@chaseteter]

Thanks to channels like this, we finally have a way to fill the void left by the demise of the great paper mags. Autoblog and Jalopnik were poised to carry the torch but they flamed out quickly. You, Savage Geese, Throttle House, Smoking Tire etc are the new era. Thank you 🙏

[@ryankenyon5010]

Savage Geese, definitely!

[@josebrown5961]

Yes I have Road & Track, Automobile, and Car and Driver dating back to the late 70s. I haven’t got a favorite online portal-don’t think I will have one. I do miss getting the mail and having the latest car magazines at my fingertips. I don’t like reading my phone.

[@dln.sweeney]

All time classic! Can't believe I forgot how much I enjoyed this film when it was put out.

[@spritle1979]

I bought a 18 GT350, in part, because of this video.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Is Randy Pobst the father figure that Jason Camissa never had? I wonder how many laughs, hugs, and drinks were shared between the two. Playing catch together with father is a very important bonding moment. 👍

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

My favorite Ignition episode of all time, covering my favorite car of all time.....with my favorite exhaust note of all time. Seriously. Voodoo could make anyone soak through their undies in seconds.

[@heavenhelpus479]

5 years later and I'm still beating the shit out of my GT350.

[@hemifan3925]

any oil consumption issues? I want to get one bad

[@heavenhelpus479]

@@hemifan3925 no

[@Kalepsis]

I was always amused at how much Randy clearly enjoys scaring the shit out of Jason.

[@victornag5230]

THIS IS MY FAV IGNITION EPISODE EVER THANK U FOR BRINING IT BACK

[@markurbancowboy]

One of my favorite cars and will probably go down as one of the best Mustangs Ford has ever built.

[@McBeamer94]

The drum explanation of how Cross-Plane and Flat-Plane engines run is amazing. It's very characteristic and it drives the point home very easily! Also, notice the slight change in the rhythm towards the end of the Cross-Plane impersonation! That's awesome! 🤘😎

[@anthonywallace319]

That whole metaphorical explanation was brilliant. This is why I love Jason. He's creativity and depth of knowledge and how to relate all that to the viewer is uncanny.

[@Skybusdriver]

Awesome video Jason, proud owner of a 2020 GT350 and it still puts on a smile on my face every time I turned into he engine!

[@jonlockie4961]

I've been WAITING for this one. I still use this flat-plane crank explanation every time someone asks the difference. Best physics lesson of my entire life.

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

Thanks for getting these out Jason. We'll watch the shit outta them and get you some $$$$$$$. You deserve it

[@akshaysankarshana2405]

Am I the only one who heard all the drifting from engine revs but never saw it? Great video. The more I watch it, the more I wanna buy it.

[@Jedi_Nemo]

As a GT350 owner. I approve this review. I daily mine and it never fails to raise my spirits.

[@phillipeffertz6346]

This has to be one of the best sounding cars ever. These these videos coming, we all love them!

[@CanIbeFrank]

I think you'll love this kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHmZo3mXa6eAbJI

[@n.w.1803]

I just so happen to be in the happy position to compare: A friend has one of these; I found myself a (much slower) early 4.3L V8 Vantage, improved substantially with headers and reflash; and we had access to a 360 Modena with Tubi exhaust (didn't realize that the Ferrari 3.6L V8 revs past 8500..). Somewhere in this triumvirate exists a pure sonic nirvana. The GT350 might be closest to that perfect zone, like the sweet spot in a Venn diagram. It does burn through quite a lot of oil, though..

[@MegaNardman]

"and you're never going to see the crankshaft in this car." Voodoo engine rods: I got u bro. I'll make a window.

[@adamspencer6666]

Best stang of all time!! Even over the GT500 imo. Can’t wait to drive it someday and hopefully own one in black.

[@edochs4505]

like mine? hee hee

[@gab5535]

"Rear wheel dive, like God intended", hahaa thats one of the best car quotes ever !!!!!!!!!

[@davidsmith3746]

Shelby gt 350 is one of the greatest cars ever made, I also think it is the best sounding car I've ever heard. Such a cool car !

[@ZBoomer39]

My favorite GT350 review of all time, thanks for sharing it again, so it's no longer behind a paywall! This brings back some great memories, and I must admit, after seeing this video back in the day, I knew I just HAD to have one, lol. (On my 2nd one now!)

[@thirdmort]

I've been waiting for this episode to come back! Finally!!!

[@Silvermanav]

At last, this is one of the best car review (on par with the 911R) ever produced.

[@drewsky1967]

Agreed. So mad it went away years ago. Heart skipped a beat when I saw it just now

[@wooderson7087]

The 911R is still, for me, the best car review I have ever watched. Even with the crappy ass Linksys router passed off as some expensive data recording equipment that he just smashed for effect. I'll gladly re-watch that video any day.

[@GCCarsCA]

My favorite review and my favorite car. Thanks for reuploading this gem!

[@paramshah6376]

Thank God the best reviews in the world are back. Missed watching it for last 4 years. Thank you for reposting them.❤❤

[@michaelcnyoka5909]

Jason you're doing work that matters! Appreciate this!

[@tyler9703]

One of your best! That intro is absolute gold!

[@indyandra9881]

This is amazing, really takes me back to when I watched ignition religiously. I love this Jason, thank you 🙏

[@wetcheetofart]

Keep posting these! You (and Randy) are my favorite automotive journalists.

[@mateogarcia1207]

I grew up watching these videos … pure nostalgia! thanks Jason you’re a legend 🤙🏾🖤

[@anthonyfrench3169]

I've always loved this episode. simple science that visually and sonically explained this engine. I've seen this before, but I never get tired of it.

[@sotitofanschop]

This was IMO the best ignition episode ever. So glad it’s been saved and revived.

[@georgeboros263]

Thank you for bringing this video back! I've been looking for it for over a year. This is the video that convinced me to buy the GT350 I own and love today!

[@TotallyNotASpy1]

The chemistry between Jason and Randy is almost as intoxicating as the sound made by that screamer of a V8!

[@Laclanta]

This is hilarious because I was looking for this video the other day, glad you got it on here

[@Ronald1234ize]

by far my favorite Jason review of all time

[@daveisasdavedoes3558]

I was searching high and low for this video a few months ago, thanks Jason.

[@joaoportesantava1412]

What a job they did with this mustang even the regular GT. Amazing handling and that V8 sound when it revs up to 8,000 and something. Wow

[@gmain1977]

What a car , listen to that noise. I am watching on tablet with headphones on, that V8 noise is a eargasm. Jason you are defo top 1 or 2 wheh it comes to reviewing cars 👌🏾👍🏾

[@memenaturally]

I was waiting when you will upload this. I remember watching this episode long time back and i searched all over the internet.

[@Darkfligther]

one of my all time favourite reviews! Great job!

[@dontyouworryaboutit_]

I’ve owned 2 now and I never get tired of driving it (them). Puts a smile on my face every time

[@9002alex]

Great to see these back on KZbin, MT really went downhill after the paywall. Above all else, im so relieved that Jason can shift manual gears like a boss too and no cup of tea in between. Well done!

[@Jaymz87]

This is awesome Jason really enjoying the uploads mate!

[@StereoHound]

Really enjoyed this video when it first came out and glad it's available now again 👏👏.

[@RSNitsua]

I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@cruz1nator_242]

That transition from the drum fill to the tach revving out is one of my favorites ever

[@MStrange88]

Yes!!! Yes yes yes!! I love my car so much. I’ve had it since April ‘21 and love every damn second of driving it.

[@productiondesign9474]

Great reviews with insight, explanation, and humor. The GT350 is an amazing machine. I run mine in back to back track groups with my two boys and it just keeps going without fail.

[@wbwayne8887]

The first car mag I bought back in 1984 (Motortrend) featured the MB 2.3 16V. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Congrats on the new ride Jason. That is awesome.

[@hottub2249]

One of the best ones to date!

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Another AMAZING video from Mr Cammisa along with Sir Pobst, featuring my most favourite American car EVER!!

[@donnielousberg5329]

Watched this video for 2 years before I finally found a good deal on a GT350 that I just couldn't pass up in 2019. It was a 2016 GT350 with 4200 miles on it certified used with the entire delivery package with it and the original order sheet with it. I was sad when I couldn't find this video any more than it showed up in my search engine today and I got super excited to watch it again. Thank you for putting it back online.

[@natehatf]

This episode is a large part of the reason I bought one - and it was so, so much fun

[@palefaced1]

Having had a gt350r, one of the best, most exciting cars I have ever owned.

[@ramonolivares6050]

OmG 😳 you had me very entertained and I’m so glad I found you guys on here!!

[@jacksonbarinowski3966]

Ah yes, the one I've been anticipating. This was always one of my favorites.

[@aaronnally2660]

I vibe with Jason Cammisa more then any other host we have seen from our local car channels. I think when i watch his videos, he cares about the same things i do with cars and really has a good way of dishing out knowledge and being funny at the same time. And don't forget Randy Pobst. LEGEND!

[@sridhark9973]

Jason is the best for every newbie car enthusiast. I for one didn't know shit about there being 2 different types of v8s until i saw this episode back in the day

[@j32333]

By far my fave episode, and I was thinking about getting one now I’m definitely getting one ! 😍😍😍😍 this car is a car that deserves to be lots of people’s dream car !

[@jburtd1]

Jason, best review ever. Keep it up. You rock !

[@Mertusa]

Jason cammisa you are best in the business

[@boymcfacto5832]

finally the vid I’ve been looking for for years is reuploaded

[@stewsonic03svt]

I love this video! Glad it was reposted

[@hansdampf6916]

Damn, this channel is quickly becoming my favorite YT channel. Simply by uploading old content!

[@CanIbeFrank]

I think you'll like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHmZo3mXa6eAbJI

[@DHangman]

Keep up the good work, I missed this format

[@abelw71]

Awesome car I have a 19 GT 350 and nothing I've ever rode/driven comes close to how exhilarating these cars are to drive.

[@dragoselu87]

Great video. Really good stuff transforming nerdy technical information into something interesting and easier to remember.

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

This was such a good one! It was worth watching again!

[@mrirace926]

I remember this video being uploaded while anxiously waiting on more videos of the GT350. I left work to watch it on my big screen. This car will go down as a legend, the R version even more so.

[@tyarnold4088]

I don't know about a car you might be able to afford. These are going for crazy prices now. Great vid!

[@kevinkyser1274]

Jason and Randy, have to much fun making these videos🤣😂🤣

[@claysmell]

being a drummer, as soon as you started on the coyote with left right left left right left right right I immediately thought paradiddle. AND THEN YOU BROUGHT IN THE DRUMMER!! this is brilliant!!

[@Adam-tr7ky]

Well Randy I drove the R first and I couldn’t let it go so I had to buy it 😂 and oh man what a machine Put smiles on my face every time I drive it

[@R8andGT3Fan]

It revs and revs...what a marvel! 😍

[@artimusbill]

Nice review. I don't recall seeing any "drifting" and for that I saw thank you. It was old years ago. Jason does a bang up job.

[@coskungoksinakyuz4327]

Another great review from JasonCammisa

[@em-rx1wy]

GT350! Best modern Mustang. Possibly best ever.

[@liquidleopard4495]

I keep coming back for the illustration of the engines' firing rhythm. It amuses me quite a bit. 😁

[@driver46]

Respect to Ford for making such a great cars for enthusiasts lately 👏 Can't be much more happier seeing Randy killing it around track and knowing that my tricked out Miata did 1:58 there . Makes me feel proud, great video as always .

[@FL50ssp]

Here is an amateur on Chuckwalla CW in a stock 2019 SS 1LE going faster than the time Randy posted... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHuycmmoi66rgas

[@maouni-bilel]

Best automobile reviewer ever

[@androiduberalles]

If you guys want some more good engine sounds, go look up the old C6 Z06 Centennial motor trend hot lap video. That one is very spicy.

[@ghuff31]

Just drove mine yesterday. Now I need to get back in after watching this!!!

[@joecarlson5418]

Such good commentary…. And the sweet sound of this GT

[@jmf_5]

"you're never going to see the crank shaft in this car" .... 2015-2018 GT350 owners would tend to disagree 😂😂. Jason Cammisa reviews are simply the best... Love good reviews on Hagerty too.

[@markchizmadia2004]

These two are great together!

[@JonathanCastillo-wg7yk]

GT350 + Jason Carmmisa = an upvote from me ha. Didn't even need to watch 1 second of the video. That said, I was not disappointed. Always enjoy Randy's comments as well.

[@shahulhusman]

Loving all these retro reviews.. Finally back on KZbin. Granted I pay for motortrend on demand.. I do it for Johnny Liberman so he can buy his Rivian. Cammisa just makes me want an egolf or 190e 2.3

[@drewjackets1345]

In the process of buying a 2019 right now. Didn’t need any confirmation bias, but it’s welcomed in this case. Can’t wait until it’s here

[@joeg9810]

Great review Jason and Randy! Love mine! And I did notice the scape on the rear bumper :)

[@avocado9763]

Great demo.Never realized the difference. Much better sound.

[@jermainewilliams9206]

One of his best episodes

[@dmalikovski]

Jason, thank you again. You are our lord and savior and the new Top Gear! Bless you.

[@cgreenfield6655]

The absolute best mustang ever built thus far.

[@misaelalvarez3612]

Love this car from the moment it came out, it really stood above so many cars. Such an amazing drivers car fast in everyday imagineable, The intoxicating high reving V8 with a manual gearbox is to drool for. Sucks alot of these had engine failures, actually surprised nobody mentioned that in the video or coments. Its well recorded all over KZbin and all over the internet.

[@deejayimm]

These two together are just automotive gold....