Jonny Smith RATES my BRAND-NEW Lancia Delta!

[@BeauMonday]

Just 2 guys having a genuine chat about a car they both adore, ignoring completely there's a camera there. Brilliant!

[@imaner76]

Just perfect.

[@integralevideo]

shows

[@155andRising]

The Stig , Jonny Smith and a garage full of Integrales. Doesn't get much better than this

[@dusankocisevic6823]

SO TRUE. Only one thing missing for my taste, the Godfather of all Deltas… The S4💚🤍💔

[@Andybarney555]

The collins

[@simoncullen7960]

As a sixty something viewer , I’d much rather watch two real enthusiasts than an upstart KZbinr with one eye on the road , the other on his Rolex Daytona shouting to be heard over his Lamborghini V12. More please.

[@kevmagill5163]

THIS!

[@Retirement_Life]

Absolutely agreed!

[@WildWildWeasel]

The difference between honest money, and "new" money.

[@Phuc_Yhou]

And "Era" pronounced correctly, its not fucking "Error" to all Americans and other non English speakers.

[@Tingleton11]

@@Phuc_Yhou I have never met a single english speaker who pronounces era incorrectly

[@AthanImmortal]

I'm half way through and they've only just got to Ben's car, through an absolute tour de force of conversation about brilliant 80s and 90s road cars. These two are so natural together, I hope there's room for more collabs.

[@LeeM74]

The finished Red Delta at the bottom of the stairs is just gorgeous! 😍

[@BenCollinsDrives]

I think so too!

[@justinbennitt835]

If it's the one in shot at 11:50 that colour red looks like a "Dealers Collection" edition which is one of the later limited edition Evo 2s. Lovely. I'd personally prefer the Lord Blue or the red "Final Edition" with the yellow & blue stripe down the centre.

[@redpoll4628]

Lovely deep red

[@addisonmaves8348]

So cool to see them together!! Brilliant.

[@johnmoncrieff3034]

Even in a standard Delta 1300 they were faster A to B than any other hatchback in their day on "A & B" roads. So the Integrale has to be an amazing car to drive & own! These two guys are so relaxed and naturally interesting to listen to! Such a privilege to be part of their conversation!

[@peterjones4863]

I love Ben interrupting Jonny with "there's a good roundabout here".

[@giusepperampello]

Well done Ben for giving this icon the airtime it deserves. I’ve had my Evo 2 (box standard) for over 20 years - it’s still epic, you won’t regret it. Looking forward to seeing the progress. You twos are so natural together, best car show I’ve seen in ages. 👍🏻

[@NikkaSev]

12:40 seconds in regarding the aluminium HF gear knob and the surround KIT. It was me who put that together. I initially made it for my own Lancia, but I ended up getting a lot of requests for it, and it's great to see it being put on cars.

[@stevecarter5084]

What a chilled out,easy going video…nice to hear a relaxed discussion between two enthusiastic people…more please! Thanks Ben and Jonny 🎉

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raydiamond-qi3dv]

​@@BenCollinsDriveshave you ever driven a Nissan pulsar GtiR I've had one for 13 years now I think they're really great cars gearbox can be weak and breaks aren't too good four-wheel drive systems amazing 💚

[@nickclaydon7721]

I love watching Ben and Jonny’s content on their respective channels, but I think they’re great together. Just two car guys chatting about cars. Content for the true petrolhead.

[@johanneswarn5488]

When i was a kid we had two Fiat Ritmo (that’s what the Strada was called here in Sweden) and i remember them being quite fun to drive apparently. My father who has always been a petrolhead and always had Alfas when i grew up was a big fan of the Ritmos. He and my best friend’s dad had a racing team with a heavily modified and prepped Alfa GTV, my father borrowed the wheels from it which had race tyres on them, stuck them on the Ritmo and got his racing license in it. He still to this day raves about how insanely fun it was to throw that thing around.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

My Dad had a turbo Strada, great fun if I remember correctly.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The Delta was a refined version of the Ritmo / Strada… same with the Prisma and Regata….

[@Be22ThePig]

One of the best videos I've ever seen. Saw it was 50 minutes on my 30 minute break thought ill watch it in 2. 50 minutes later I'm still.sat here. Epic

[@frankyork5808]

Men of our vintage know that analogue cars are much more rewarding than any modern car. Driving is a pleasure and modern cars don't give drivers anything to do. The Lancia and the quattro, like the escort of the same era, are the top of the tree for me. Peak car. A very enjoyable video and chat, thanks.

[@martinclapton2724]

Great cars, in the right environment. Tanc Barratt knows his stuff on these. Italian Heaven. Best looking car in the garage …….Alfa Romeo GTV6 . Wanted to buy it when I saw it ….not for sale.

[@DUCato-ed3fw]

Having owned one it made me smile when you mentioned the Strada Abarth 130TC 😎

[@paulevans2758]

Love this pairing, more please

[@ryanjones6741]

Watching this makes me hope for a new podcast. Smith, Sniff and Stig.

[@simonwells5319]

Delta's are really cool .But those Fulvia's are fantastic❤ in the showroom/workshop.😊

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Yes they are!

[@metallurgico]

my dad had a fulvia back in the day

[@simonwells5319]

Ha!so did mine.Brand new 1976 S3.😊

[@RichardCro]

First car i ever drove! some guy called Dino had a yellow HF and i have forever been in love with this car. Dream to own one, one day but its a piped dream. thanks Ben for living my dream.

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

Great point chaps about the beeps. Had a Clio last week on hire. The never ending beeps drove me mad. Couldn't bear to have one. Back in the old Alfa now and, it's just the engine I listen to. So much more fun. We don't need to be treated like little children all the time.

[@rallymouse1]

Great to see in a video Integrale, Ben Collins and Jonny Smith 🥰

[@AaronSMcC]

Two down to earth car enthusiasts - perfect

[@stefanbooth2747]

This is the duo we never new we all needed 👌

[@madyogi6164]

959 is so spot on.... Great looker for sure! 🥰

[@BenCollinsDrives]

It really is!

[@michaelallgauer5690]

I´m a 1975 like Ben and i fell in love with the Delta Integrale from day one. There were quite some cars around here in Austria at the time. All of them ruined in the salt of winter roads here. I still love to see one, but to be honest i don´t want to own one. I got my hands on an Urquattro and a rare EVO 6 RS2 Black Diamond instead. They are beautiful to drive and reliable, but in the end they both can´t keep up with the looks of an Integrale EVO. Pure legend!

[@mikematthews2k181]

Fantastic video Ben !!!!! . Loved every minute of it and your conversation with jonny.. ps your evo is amazing ❤

[@robertwiddrington]

Love the Delta and great chat between the two of you - relaxed but so knowledgable.

[@richrowley8355]

Love this. Two 'Normal' blokes talking cars. Lancia is bang on. Love it. Analogue all the way, just opted out of bland company car, and bought a 15 yr old civic 2.2. Had three, love them. Weekend toys, the same, Burnt orange 350z, and 1380 classic Cooper. More of these videos please

[@andrewausterfield6710]

Great memories hearing, and then watching the Delta S4 scream past on Lombard RAC rally's back in the day.. These cars are still the epitome of cool!

[@neilwharton720]

Yeah loved that two normal car loving guys having a chin wag about cars they admire and love 💪💪💪😎

[@kins888]

Ben your Delta is stunning 👌.Good effort trying to sway Jonny towards a Lancia too.

[@29speedman]

When I was an apprentice, two engineers at the company I worked at had Lancias. One a Dedra and the other an Intergrale. Lifts home from work were a lot of fun!

[@jordonsmith1371]

This is a duo I didn't think I needed as much as I now know I do...maybe a barn find next?

[@TheSimonhammond]

The XJ220 is my 90s Supercar, love the look, the achievement, the Amiga 500 plus game etc. Controversially I love the V6 Twin Turbo engine.

[@quicknickdriver8510]

Loving your show Ben, am green with envy for your Integrale. Looking forward to seeing you do hot laps at some track, somewhere, when the tune is finished. Get the chassis dialled in. I’m right there with you about smaller cars being more engaging. Hearing you and Jonny reminisce took me back to the Renault 4, Citroen LNA and other tiny cars, that were so much fun to thread down a B road in my youth. Come to think of it, how lucky were we, 40 years ago, to be cutting our driving teeth with the cars, and very low traffic volumes? I count my blessings…

[@MrJimmacq]

Some top roads around there.. Go over the Clee Hill and head to Bridgnorth

[@jamesvozar1]

@Ben, those wheels on your delta look the business mate. Stunning... also, just wanted to say a big thanks for everything you have done over the years providing countless hours of entertainment and a great book i enjoyed reading. Your a true legend mate, and it was you that really brought the stig to life and made him who he was. cheers james

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Much appreciated!

[@eziomary]

I loved the chat, I let all the ads run their full length!

[@paulfarghi]

Proper chat, proper car, proper vid....

[@jimjasper9851]

More Ben and Jonny together, such pleasant informative conversation, bring it on. please 👍🏼🦘🇦🇺

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

You guys are a great double act. Keep 'em coming.

[@mistermister8593]

Two motoring legends. Who talk absolute sense and a garage full of real cars. An intergrale is on my lotto winners list

[@BRI535D]

Smithy a motoring legend? lmao.

[@paulhardman2515]

Jonny rules! Could listen to Ben and him talk all day!

[@thell6360]

Great pair of dudes

[@robertcole74]

I had the chance to play with and modify my Sierra down the Cosworth route and I would happily go back there as the Sierra Cosworth is my hero aswell as the Lotus Carlton.

[@juststeve5542]

Wall to wall Integrales, with a sneak in from a Fulvia... NURSE, I'M FEELING FUNNY AGAIN!

[@mattjbelfield66]

So enjoyable to watch two down to earth guys talking car sense. I think I'm with Ben on the Integrale vs Quattro thing, I love a Quattro but some how the Integrale is just that bit better. Interesting comments about how loud the exhaust should be and that sounded about right, also, if an exhaust is too loud it can drown out engine induction noise. I also don't like popping and banging sounds, a nice crisp revving engine is good.

[@simonelliott5956]

Great video Ben, nice to hear two experienced car guys talking about what they love! Johnny’s right, Pikes Peak 1985 Michele Mouton, it doesn’t get cooler than that!

[@Info-f9n]

just happened on this and i see my car, the full livery evo1 next to bens.. ahhh nice touch. Tanc does a great job with these cars, does it all proper wouldnt go anywhere else.

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

I think your chat about modern supercars versus older cars is bang on the money. And, will be bang on the investment money. The masses don't want bonkers speed. That's only fun for a second or two. They want proper, simple, long lasting fun. As an example, the Miata/MX5 sold by the bucket load. Not overly fast but, a joy to drive around on normal roads to get away for a moment or two from one's everyday mundane chores.

[@dancarter482]

That silver _Alpha_ always just in the edge of the frame - WANT IT!

[@marctownsend4821]

I remember 1989 my dad bought a brand new Lancia prisma symbol he had that car for 5 years absolutely fantastic I would love 1

[@cptswagg555]

Love this chat gents. Had goosebumps when Ben mentioned the S15. I've had a nismo S15 for 13 years, such a lovely little raw car. I look forward to the S15 content!

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dougk7323]

Absolutely love the fact that it's two gearheads having a great conversation in an Absolutely amazing car! Congrats Ben that's a beautiful car they're really hard to find over here in the States. My dream car is an E60 M5 with the S85 V10! MANUAL! I'll have one some day. Just became a subscriber to this channel looking forward to more great content! Don't worry Jonny I'm subscribed to the Late Brake Show too!

[@theoknowscars5418]

Delta is a legend and it looks good for the guy who play the stig drove one

[@jonathanprice1989]

It’s great to see Tanc’s work in our town, almost every day, a rarity when we were teens. Just let me know if you want some miles putting on

[@feenyx6394]

Rather brilliant couple of chaps to have together, I wouldn't at all mind if you met more often!

[@darrylmoore5847]

This video was a true joy to watch.

[@rtorbs]

Hands down, the Delta Evo II makes it into my top 2 dream cars to own, only trumped by the 964 turbo. Absolutely awesome looking to this day

[@garyseaton4619]

So many comments that hit the mark. This is a fantastic video. Two knowledgeable people talking about great cars is what it's all about... I love all the cars they're talking about... I've always been into the unusual and quirky cars that have placed themselves into automotive history... If really doesn't get better than this...

[@kevmagill5163]

This was real car chat, and I'm here for it. The Integrale is an incredibly handsome machine. Then you add it's, at one time, unstoppable rally history, and it's such a damn THING. I luv em. Then you add in Ben finding it a car he wants to own. Really desirable little beast. Great video, looking forward to seeing more Integrale content! Cheers.

[@briangriffith3985]

that clip with Stig scandi flicking in the S1 was at ROC here in Barbados,🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧 he made it dance that day💪🏾😎

[@kevinlawes591]

Id definitely break out the black stig suit every time I drove that looks amazing 🔥👍🏻

[@danielsteyn7464]

Well, what can anyone say about this Ben Collins, ypu have definitely taken a step up. A Lancia Delta HAS to be the 80's classic car to have. Unfortunately, they're rarer than an honest politician in S/Africa. We just don't see them. The work on that car is top notch, great job to those guys. And to make this episode a bit better, you and Johnny have a regular chat about cool cars. Great video. Thank you.

[@levimoddrelle4170]

I know there's one daily driven here in Alamogordo NM. It's beautiful - the original paint

[@levimoddrelle4170]

Of the quattro

[@stevenbrown8857]

Cavalier mk2 SRI 130 hatch is my dream car, I loved them in the day and still do now 😊

[@KRobertsonGaming]

Its an absolute box but there is no other box like it and i cant help find this thing so attractive. Ive only ever seen 1 with my own eyes and it was at about 20m away behind a glass showroom. I feel honoured to have been even that close lol

[@ianhighley-zo3es]

Nice to see you driving around my local roads. Tanc rebuilt the engine on my Fulvia, top job.

[@The_BenboBaggins]

My 93 Fiat Uno was a very dark Lord blue! A really nice colour that we also used when we first restored our classic Mini 😎

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

That pearl white one at the start is gorgeous.

[@The_BenboBaggins]

Mid-90s to Mid-00s is peak car imo - absolutely love my 2004 R53 Cooper S!

[@eziomary]

I had a car like the Stig.....wow! Brilliant stuff, love to see some servicing stuff and body work upgrades...

[@richardtaylor2449]

Thanks Ben - stig bloody hell this Integrale has been off the road for about 12years' 🖤🖤🖤👍

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Tell me about it

[@Retirement_Life]

What a great video of two petrol heads chatting about real cars. A breath of fresh air. More, please…

[@samuelasbury6924]

What a spec the black paintwork with the plush leather interior is really nice, well done Mr Collin’s 👌🏼

[@rustybearden1800]

HA! Ben Collins, I saw an old TG episode with the very first mini cars playing soccer and lo and behold, a VERY young Ben Collins in the line up of British Touring Car drivers being "playground picked" b y Hammond and May. And then I stumble upon your channel with Jonny and the Lancia Deltas. FANTASTIC! I'm a subscriber now - "Some say....."

[@ChrisGillooly]

Since the car came out I’ve absolutely them. The shape and rally heritage just makes them even more desirable.

[@rickstevens1479]

Great video. It's like being there. 😊.

[@chillax498]

Superb. Genuine chat.

[@59vaughn]

Most endearing..... 959, ...tops That shooting brake thing, very cool.. Insight always and forever...

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great video! I bought a grey HF turbo in 1997 for 2 grand. Put integrale wheels and light on it and a momo wheel. Insurance company wrote it off when a lorry pulled out in front of me. After that i bought a 16v integrale in monza red for £5500. There were around 20 of us integrale owners who used to meet at a pub near Christchurch in Dorset every month. Ran it as a daily until 2003. Rust had started to creep in and it needed money spent on it, sold it for £2200 to a chap who restored it. Wish i still had it.

[@1969Risky]

29:59 If I was that bloke driving what looks like a Toyota Landcruiser & I saw The Stig & Jonny passing me in that Lancia Delta, I would have thought I died & gone to car heaven! At least the owner can get a t-shirt made saying "I got overtaken by The Stig & Jonny Smith!" Excellent video Ben, you and Jonny's natural conversation had me glued & I've watched the video twice. Jonny, as much as I like the Ur Quattro, I'd have the Lancia Delta & I hope you get one down the track.

[@fernandoroldan2288]

Cool guys talking about really cool cars. Great video

[@tim205Mi]

Hi Ben, its Tim ex. Ascari, you defo made a great decision on the Delta, spec. looks great saw it on your previous vids. I had a Martini Delta back in the day and loved it, had a BBR remap etc…. but otherwise original. Now have 3 205’s, 1.6, 1.9 and a stripped modded Mi16 which is just a frantic track/ road car….. Keep the vids comin, cheers

[@williamoakes664]

Enjoy the mi16, very jealous ….i had my 1.6gti converted about 20 years ago!and mated to the 1.6 box….perfect. God do I miss that car (probably still one of the fastest cars I’ve ever owned…down yorkshires b roads anyway 👌)

[@si2546]

❤❤yeap!! Just how it should be.. to guys in a lovely car taking about the good times. Just brilliant ❤❤❤zxx

[@dimiquin]

I also owned a black Evo 1 with the waterinjection system for the intercooler . Green alcantara , 16 inch rims and Koni's .... wish I never sold it . Great to see the Stig also likes the Delta .

[@lkrzyzanek22]

Love the Strada mention. My first car was a Strada was a 75CL and I loved it, even with no reverse gear, collapsed seats and more rust than bodywork. Great chat fellas.

[@jcbell78]

Gorgeous car Ben love everything about it including the subtle mods and you guys have just put into words my feelings about cars, so much more fun to be had with an older less powerful more engaging vehicle. Have to agree with the Transporter scene aswell even though I have a slightly modified one for family duties 😂

[@robinarmstrong9790]

I think i need a 16v in my life... great show, loved this one, 2 greats chatting cars, fantastic.

[@johnbumstacker]

Jonny wanking the steering wheel's imaginary third spoke, and grinning. I bought my first car with my own money in 1999, it was maroon metallic, Lancia Delta GTie (1.6i), H reg. It was mint, low mileage - £3400. I rolled it. Then I found an HF Turbo, bought unseen, it appeared to have a racing clutch installed (on or off basically), it promptly spat one of its gears through the gearbox casing. Some years later I found a White, Martini liveried 8v HF Integrale. It still had the plastic on the door cards and super low mileage, guess how much? That's right.... £10,000. I sh1t you not. Good times. Great video, thank you.

[@burnrubber7547]

This was brilliant. I'm 48, grew up in the 80s and 90s and they were the best times. Their conversation about cars reminds me of chats me and my mates have. I wish I still had my mk2 golf gti 8v. That red delta is gorgeous btw.

[@BOLLOX64]

Owned a de-cat 8v integrale a few years back. Remapped up to 215Hp, but with the better f/r 48/52% weight split. Just a dream to drive! Fantastic machine! Servicing it….another thing entirely. I had an intermittant electrical fault. After 2 weeks work, the Bosch specialist said they thought they’d fixed it…I asked what the cost would be. “It should be €1000, but if you promise never to bring this car back, we’ll say €500!”

[@mickmcc2158]

2 of the most knowledgeable car guys on the net going for a drive in my dream car. Great episode

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@VirtualGuth]

So much of this conversation rang true with me. Older cars with manual transmissions (and interiors free of infotainment systems) that you can really stretch without hitting insane speeds will always appeal the most to me. It’s great to know that cars like this one are so admired today. Here in the States Lancias are pretty rare.

[@BenCollinsDrives]

Right on!

[@ThatCarGuy_Mike]

If you’re ever in Salt Lake City, come by and check out my 94’ Evo 2 that I shipped to Tanc and had him fully restore it! It’s a gem. One of one color. One of one interior. It’s mega

[@emmacook5706]

My brother had a yellow hf integrale and it was beautiful. Also the perforated seats, gorgeous ❤

[@ydrts_915]

“There’s a good roundabout up here…” (was seriously hoping for a naughty sideways navigation of said roundabout:) 31:46

[@MrAdopado]

Indeed ... but even if they did it would need to be edited!

[@arconcritter]

Two of my favourite car guys collaborating is one hell of a way to end the day!! Definitely need to get Rich Porter on a track very soon 😊

[@TheSimonhammond]

Jonny Smith and Ben Collins collaboration, perfect.