My Obsession: The Duncan Pittaway story | Goodwood Masters

Duncan Pittaway is a Goodwood legend, but not many know that there is far more to his arsenal than the incredible Fiat S76 Beast of Turin. In fact Duncan's car collection is as large as it is varied, ranging from Bugattis to Cheetahs, from Invacars to pre-war Monarch's.
But what is the story behind the cars? Who is the man who owns all these incredible machines and what is it that makes him tick? In the second of our Goodwood Masters films presented by Motul, looking at the people and firms behind some of the classic car industry's greatest machines, we visited Duncan to explore his background, the reason behind his eclectic collection and what makes him tick.
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[@GoodwoodRR]

Which of Duncan's cars is your favourite?

[@GhostOfDamned]

The beast of turin That thing is legit the real king of the roads But basically all of them

[@bravofoxable]

That Type 35 Bugatti..... 😍😍😍

[@stuartliddle7228]

Not necessarily any cars, but the smell of his workshop in my imagination :) Fantastic and lucky man. Well done!

[@alandoyle8880]

Bugatti

[@jenibond]

Tucker !! Everyone needs loyal sidekick in life !!!! but do love the beast ! as there nothing else like it ! but I prefers something more girly so it would like to own the type 35 !!!

[@lanmastersassistant659]

I really don't know what to say, but Duncan probably saved my life, some 9 or so years ago I was a young depressed directionless young man, on downward slope towards the end. And by chance I came across the Edwardian shorts that were on the GRRC, shortly after that the first of the beast of Turin videos caught my eye, and there he was, standing there a beacon of purpose and happiness. Duncan is a man I find utterly inspirational, working on and using these soulful machines on a near daily basis for fun. It was watching Duncan enjoy his cars I started to see the light and find my own purpose and direction again. And for that a mere thankyou probably isn't enough, I'm now living a happy life, I bought, work on and drive the pants off my own classic mini now and I'm looking forward to going into prewar cars myself when I can afford it. I hope to meet him one day, but I'll probably not know what to say, other than Thanks Duncan.

[@GoodwoodRR]

This is incredible, so glad you could find inspiration from Duncan. Would you mind if we shared your story?

[@lanmastersassistant659]

@@GoodwoodRR you absolutely can. It's so important for people to speak positively about mental health and how they've recovered.

[@damage98]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@thamesmud]

If the devil has a letterbox it would look like the Fiat's exhaust ports.

[@AaronSpielman]

Easily one of the best videos this channel has ever done - just fantastic!

[@iainearth7208]

Thank you for making that video it's genuinely one of the best 20 odd minutes of automotive brilliance there is.

[@jakubjodlowski2768]

Absolute Legend! Goodwood wouldn’t be the same without him and his beasts. Huge Respect

[@pauldulworth2768]

I love how much credit he gives to Tucker. These two are curators, caretakers, spokesmen, ambassadors for these cars.

[@wetlandweasel]

Would anyone here work on their cars and have grease on their hands while wearing a tie and shirt? The great man here is Tucker, the loyal, quiet and steadying influence alongside Duncan!

[@bravofoxable]

Duncan has an incredible passion for life, extraordinary person. Great video 👍🏻

[@pobkin12]

@@bravofoxable chatted with him on Saturday at the FoS. Wonderful enthusiasm and totally approachable... great character.

[@ginox1x792]

Gentleman through and through. From his tie to his smile ro his Beast of Turin. Celebrating life!

[@Gordonhaymes]

I truly believe this is what humility and passion feels like.

[@maverick1685]

Great Film. Love to see a person follow their Passion. Well Done Sir Duncan. Favorites: Bugatti & the Beast of Turin. The steam car is very intriguing also. Cheers!

[@christophernoto]

What a lovely story! Thanks so very much! === Now, please, we need your leadership in getting this motorsport world serious about carbon offsets and whatever else is necessary to produce a world in which our children and grandchildren will also be able to enjoy these things that are so dear to us!

[@brettnetherton398]

Ah, Duncan, you gloriously eccentric and truthful and genuine man, and Tucker, and Goodwood, and all those wonderfully not-over-restored belching beasts of motor cars ... Thank you for the hours of entertainment you've given me!

[@ericohara2582]

I really enjoyed this film, thank you Duncan and Goodwood..

[@RusteeUte]

That was a thoroughly enjoyable film, thank you Goodwood R&R :)

[@johnacton5417]

What a great film - lives the dream in every sense.

[@nikolaslarson6891]

An astonishing personality. Quite endearing actually. Pure passion.

[@StefanMarjoram]

A lovely film about a lovely man. Well done :)

[@jameseastwood4984]

Wow, this really is a great Goodwood film and fascinating to hear him talk about his own passion in preparing the cars.

[@Mike-vf5rn]

Habe kaum ein Wort verstanden, aber der gute Mann, kommt total sympathisch rüber! Ein Fan aus Germany, thanks!

[@scottcoe2633]

Absolutely fantastic, what a guy, what a place, what cars !!!

[@DavidLucas-hf1cx]

I love his story! What an amazing shop and collection of cars and bike.. A Cheetah to The Beast of Turin .. and they all get used, “hard”, Life doesn’t get much better than this!

[@KevinButtle]

What a fantastic documentary about Duncan and his passion for getting his hands dirty. I’ve met Duncan many times at Goodwood meetings and he always has a smile on his face, and oil on his hands, and is always happy to chat about his cars and passion. He’s doing what he enjoys and is very fortunate to be in a position to do so. This has to be one of the best KZbin videos I’ve watched for a long time. I absolutely loved it. We need more documentaries into these interesting engineers and car collectors lives and workshops. Simply superb viewing. Thanks to Duncan and his team for making such an enjoyable video. Keep up the fantastic work 👍

[@Silversphincter]

Proof that luck is the result of being well prepared 👍

[@simonadshead857]

Thank you for for showing me your workshop and your passion for what you do, absolutely amazing and I totally get where you are coming from.

[@JDStoneCreations]

15:50 "There's an element of fun that you can have with transport that isn't necessarily showing off..." Shows the S76 spitting foot long flames out the side on tickover 😂

[@barryphillips7327]

IF you look CLOSELY you see the valve stems in some videos

[@peterhawkins1642]

Glorious! A fascinating, and interesting watch. Keep those cars alive!

[@freejrs]

Wonderful. Some lovely content coming through the channel recently. Much appreciated.

[@tonythompson4951]

Total respect, that’s the best half hour viewing yet 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏆🏆🏆

[@ronitsingh85]

He is a true gentleman and loves what he does, him being a 'collector' is a byproduct to what his actual goal is, that is to enjoy these machines to the fullest - that is restore them with original parts, no modifications, and drive them as they were meant to be.

[@satanssurfer5965]

Top man, exceptional cars. 🇬🇧

[@mikebeattie4346]

Fabulous, a great enthusiast and great cars, a fantastic 22 mins, made my day

[@ba55bar]

Tucker sounds like a proper Bristolian. Gurt lush! Looks like the Bugatti outing was to Chew Valley Lake

[@stephenhenion8304]

That's It!!! I'm going to get a Persian Rug under my MG! For Proper repairs and maintenance! 🎩🇺🇸🇬🇧🎩🇺🇸🇬🇧🎩

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Really enjoyed!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ciaranbuckley9452]

This is the best motoring video I have ever watched, what an enthusiast, I have seen Duncan several times racing at Goodwood and it is always such a spectacle. Well done Duncan!

[@topefisher1]

If you ever want a second assistant to help out just let me know ;-)

[@stephenlee62]

What a great story beautifully told - Thank you.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

I love the passion of Duncan. The joy he gets is only exceeded by those he shares his magnificent automobiles with! Cheers from across the pond. Happy motoring!

[@MGBranco]

The Bugatti for sure! What a delight was to watch this video! Many thanks to all the involved on this project. All the best to this Gentleman and all his endeavours! Cheers from Portugal!

[@barryphillips7327]

1200gpd for the Bugatti, now it would worth 1.2 million gpd 😱😱 Down to earth guy, amazing car collection and they get DRIVEN NOT trailer queens!! 😡😡 Duncan DO NOT DARE trailering the cars to meetings they NEED to DRIVEN!!!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@oz2strokeman116]

I love that he uses his machines without letting modern considerations stop him.

[@jonathanwiggill8242]

Lovely, enjoyed hearing Duncan's story and seeing what he gets up to. Thank you for making this short film - much appreciated.

[@celikal]

The way he brings these cars to life is the essence of these automotive obsessions that many Including myself can relate to. Thank you for showing the value of the joy we get from working on each of our own drivable machines.

[@andysteavenson2983]

What a great man with an amazing passion for us all to enjoy. The beast of Turin is my favourite car period.

[@fishfuxors]

I love the Beast of Turin, it's just so barking mad.

[@stevepearce6689]

Barking !

[@markjohnson8352]

That, was wonderful.

[@gilbertcammarn874]

Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing. The passion is amazing.

[@CarterAutoRestyling]

Fantastic video! It's great to see someone who is so genuinely passionate about old cars and still uses them for their intended purpose!

[@BahnstormerUK]

Superb video . "It's all about the enjoyment" of driving !

[@lanmastersassistant659]

Been wanting to watch this for ages thankyou grrc

[@davevanderlinden3039]

Amazing video, mister Pittaway is my hero! Would love to build a 1920's racecar myself oneday, anyone got an engine or a chassis for me? :)

[@simbry49]

The Beast of Turin is one of my favorite specific cars. Kind of like Rowan Atkinson's McClaren F1. A special car with a great story.

[@Shiggiesmalls02]

McLaren

[@scottnyc6572]

It’s a guiltless passion which is perfectly fine when keeping these works of art going for future generations.Once one develops the sense of feel,hearing and timing masters their full performance.Jay Leno’s Garage got me started watching all the early vintage automobiles and now yours.I very much enjoyed watching your videos,thank you!!!

[@johngreenwood1972]

Great bloke.

[@TheXeroid]

Such a lovely guy! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Festival of Speed this year; I asked why he hadn't brought his TVR S with him and he laughed.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

What a great man!

[@puddinpop]

Great story and an even better person. I followed the Fiat's build on The Old Motor. Highly recommend it.

[@paulrobinson2810]

A contented man, what more could you ask for in life.

[@blxtothis]

Inspirational!

[@billreal76]

GREAT story!

[@josephwarren3498]

What a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful story.

[@oldschool8432]

Crazy just how fast some of those old cars are

[@karlsumner5594]

What a thoroughly nice chap and such a great video.

[@bengone3349]

He speaks for so many of us. Doesn't matter if it's vintage or semi new. Did I see a Cheetah in the back of the garage?

[@viewfromear]

Most of us will never be in a position to own these marvellous machines,. But the ethos of being fully absorbed in the process , to use the machine as intended, and to love the task, is the message. I think this guy holds the true spirit of car enthusiasm. We might only have an old Golf GTI, 106, Alfa, 850R, or whatever else, but the message is the same: fix them, know them, drive them, cherish them. This brings the true satisfaction of classic car ownership. And I’ll bet this dude would be pleased to talk to anyone who shared that passion, no matter what they drove.

[@jeffhildreth9244]

'We might only have an old Golf GTI, 106, Alfa, 850R, or whatever else, but the message is the same: fix them, know them, drive them, cherish them". ' I pity those who do not wallow in the obsession and total absorption into finding, restoring , maintaining these cars themselves. Any one with the cash can buy a vintage car and hire out, but it takes more than that to be a "car guy" (or gal). The joy and the rewards of doing it yourself are immesurable. . I am on my 130th car since 1964, the majority European and British. Currently I am enjoying my 1963 pull- handle, three main MGB. It won't be my last car. My favorite in the video, BUGATTI.

[@MrTrundleon]

Wonderful film!

[@adrianbird5271]

Absolutely Fantastic video in to this man’s passion.Reminded me so much of my Father’s love of the Bugatti and ERAs etc Memories of VSCC meetings.Prescott Shelsley walsh etc.Wish he was still with me.Thank you so much for bringing back my precious memories.Wishing You all the Very Best Duncan.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Love this series, another great interview. The story of the colour scheme was brilliant, that is my kind of humour, and I probably do the same, ( Duncan would have done as well, I'm sure )ha, ha.

[@mikecarpenter4760]

Just watched it three times . , , better each time.😉

[@PurityVendetta]

What a fascinating film about an absolutely fascinating man. I'm afraid I'm too poor to go to Goodwood, mainly due to sharing a passion for buying parts and machines to make the parts I can't buy for my own obsession. Maybe one day I will take my Domiracer to the meeting.

[@spacetraveler1gone713]

love, love, love, for the violence of the Fiat S76 9:00. Purely fantastic.

[@yardleypen]

Wonderful film. I've just spent the winter with a pal rebuilding a 2 litre Plus 4 Morgan... your comments about people not realising the time that needs to be put in really resonated. Thank you...

[@OzKittyboi]

22 minutes of pure joy

[@TheOldaz1]

Great video exploring the passion of useful preservation. Thank you so much.

[@2001lednar]

I'm speechless.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Man is mad,, in a constructive way. Driving hundred y/o cars across England to race them. Crazy. Wearing a tie in the workshop or under a driving suit,, mad.

[@prl.5108]

The only person I've ever seen working on a car in a white shirt and tie. Terrific! Not sure Mrs.Pittaway would agree......

[@damage98]

Duncan is very inspirational. Now I want to know about the gentleman who appears in the video at the garages, working with Duncan? There's a story there as well I wager. It's it Tucker?

[@williammiller1732]

Loved this my dad had a 64 barracuda 273v8 three on floor dark blue grey interior that and his 53stude were the two cars I know he loved

[@terrystokes3577]

Fantastic video. As a Restoration Specialist and Vintage Racer ,I am happy to see fellow Keepers of the Faith. Keep the Rubber side down and Roll On !

[@jeffhildreth9244]

A tutto gaz !!

[@shedbythetracks]

This guy is an inspiration to mere mortals like me.

[@ces7515]

Why do people have to thumbs down videos? Negative ninnies!

[@vladimirvaynkhadler8726]

beautiful

[@ivancounsell4077]

Well done that man, what more can I say ?

[@coomeallafellablk3858]

Amazing up to his elbows in grease and oil working under his car wearing a tie now that’s class

[@budde007]

Attitude is simply brilliant . Would love to get to UK to see the cars and meet the man

[@bullthrush]

The Fiat S76 is an awesome beast, but the checkerboard GN is my favorite. Total respect for this vintage enthusiast.

[@curmudgeon1933]

20:00. Loving the shade on rich posers who pay others to do all the work.

[@Cafferssss]

Legend of a man. I love seeing his cars race.

[@Zchef85]

Best film to date on this channel.

[@carsinbrasil1983]

The beast of Turin, is so amazing.

[@Levenstone132]

Making the connection with the past through the seat of your pants. Joyful!

[@larrycluness5438]

Now that's a man that has all he'll ever need, life sorted.

[@caspar0777]

I agree 100% about his reflections and way(sense) of life. I'm lucky to had a cup of thee with him at his amazing place. Much respect! Cheers from France

[@nicolafox5786]

Thank for this ❤thanks Duncan I get it ❤

[@markcowland5384]

What a hero

[@danielings2458]

Duncan is really nice guy

[@TheNextGoogification]

Do you rebuild the engines yourself? I know there is an incredible amount of machine work that goes into keeping cars like that going, since you can't call the auto parts and get a replacement part. Jay Leno uses a cat cam machine to duplicate his parts - whoops! Forgot the term - 3D printer.

[@ianwilsonautograph]

A sheer delight, Duncan handing out bags of inspiration. Thank you.......