NEW Aston Martin V12 Speedster: Road Review | Carfection 4K

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If Henry did not get to drive the DB1R I'm unsubscribing in protest...

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He said every car was his favorite car ever in every video😂

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If there is one channel that deserves over 1 million subs, it's Carfection. Good luck!

[@BobKenge]

Hi! Have you ever thought about driving a car without an A-pillar blocking your view in corners but with roof? I still haven't seen a video discussing this topic and many cars today although very rigid, structurally, have really thick A-Pillars that block your view to the point of posing a risk to the driver or a person. I think it would be really cool to discuss the topic, taking examples like the Chevrolet Corvair Tetsudo Concept, the Renault Trezor Concept. I would love to see your take on that topic. 👍✌️

[@muhammadzailani7313]

I would've retired after that McLaren F1, CLK GTR and 911 GT1 film because that looked like a trophy. But I'm not Henry Catchpole or Carfection which both seem to be striving for perfection. Excellent quality as usual.

[@ZephrSec]

I love watching Henry enjoy the different cars he gets to review but that smile sells it, what a beautiful pair of cars

[@andrewroos6035]

C'mon Aston, let Henry drive the DBR1!

[@SnakeyUk08]

Indeed was gutted he didn't drive it ,still both beautiful machines

[@flacjacket]

Aston might not own it, back in the day outdated racecars were regarded as worthless and often were sold on the cheap to drivers or team members who wanted it with the manufacturers often not keeping an example for themselves. I have had the pleasure of meeting Brian Redman several times through my grandfather who is his friend and neighbor. Brian bought his 917 from Porsche in period when it was retired. He sold it in the late 90's or early 2000's for like $40k to pay some medical bills related to a crash, now it's worth like $15 million, talk about regret lol. Aston may have borrowed this car from its caretaker for promo purposes so it might not be theirs to hand off to journalists. But whoever does own it should absolutely let Henry drive it and share its beauty with the world. Don't keep your light under a bushel and all that.

[@nametooshort1040]

This car proves there's a need for the V12 Vantage to return.

[@Bruno-cb5gk]

nah, too heavy imo

[@nametooshort1040]

@@Bruno-cb5gk I completely get that! But the Vantage, as it sits, really doesn't have that much carbon in it, and Aston had to make a much heavier duty chassis for this one considering that there's no roof. Even though it was based in their modular platform, it's not truly a Vantage, meaning it's going to be heavier. I'm sure they could work it out in order to make it light enough.

[@26goles90]

agree, but it can be also good to leave that generation as it was and as a good memory

[@devasanny]

Too heavy for a vantage, but the dbs, now we're talking! V12 is a must in a dbs, forever..

[@AB-fr2ei]

@@Bruno-cb5gk cope

[@sc1837]

Suspension setup is perfect for sitting in someone's museum for the rest of its life

[@actuallypaulstanley]

The trickle-charge connector is probably an optional extra... Shame isn't it?!

[@sc1837]

@@actuallypaulstanley don't even think it is a shame.. dumb car made for the museum

[@actuallypaulstanley]

s c I get it, but would be nice to think an owner would drive it once in a while...

[@sc1837]

@@actuallypaulstanley they will... to some car meet to display how rich they are

[@actuallypaulstanley]

@@sc1837 well, let’s hope it is driven there and not trailered. These cars are essentially poseur cars, not for drivers; not at £765k!

[@nickthaskater]

I love seeing Henry's genuine childlike wonder and amazement when he's behind the wheel of these cars. He has an authenticity unlike any other journo and it's such a joy to watch and live vicariously through.

[@omaralkhass4145]

Superb quality, as ever! Henry is the automotive journalist to beat!

[@mitoswrc]

Take him, Chris Harris and Jason Cammisa and make full on car show, please

[@ethanallan1254]

I feel like they wouldn’t get along at all sadly based on what I’ve seen of their personalities

[@nickthaskater]

@@mitoswrc I'd rather watch each on their own. Not everything needs to be "Top Gear."

[@TheAslakVind]

I hope Carfection knows, they have a rock star in Henry Catchpole.

[@shaunlunney7551]

Henry we need you to do a video of Carroll Shelby driving that DB1 to victory. That story combined with excellent story telling and post production...id wager, both sides of the pond would enjoy that!

[@nl3712]

Yes, this!

[@InspirationSessions]

Love how humble Henry seems about the opportunities he gets to drive or even some just in some of these priceless cars. Never seems to take the privilege for granted. Solid bloke.

[@WunHungLo99]

The DBR1 side profile is reminiscent of a rolling breaker on the seashore. It is a thing of beauty.

[@connorsearston2139]

Over the past few weeks it honestly feels like Henry (and the Carfection crew) are the hardest working people in motor journalism at the moment...

[@JDStoneCreations]

Excellent video. Silly looking car... Looks sort of like a big green slug with a big mouth and some pointy lines on it. DBR1 is gorgeous. Catchpole is a legend.

[@poppykins2714]

The DBR-1 is one of the very few cars that is objectively beautiful.

[@InspirationSessions]

Ferrari 330P3/4 is another

[@laurentmartin625]

And this speedster is defintely not... what an ugly and massive thing compared to the DBR

[@InspirationSessions]

@@laurentmartin625 sadly I doubt the kind of people who luxury brands design these marketing-driven ‘special editions’ for care much for elegance

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

Y’all are making some of the best comparisons and reviews on KZbin!

[@JavierCR25]

Your passion for cars is the best part of the videos.

[@flying0graysons]

Beautiful cars (well, the DBR1), beautiful video.

[@chadderton]

Excellent review as always; Henry's really taken Carfection to another level.

[@AlmightyFSM]

What a very pleasant way to spend 9 minutes. Thank you.

[@jonathanrath2627]

Henry, mate, you are the best automotive presenter in the world my man, great job as always!

[@Charleswhittakercurry]

Henry feels like he is just a lover for cars and each video is a love letter to the car of the show. I love all of the content that he makes as each car is its own character, and you can see that with how he talks about them.

[@YouWillSeeEverything]

Instant happiness when I hear Henrys voice

[@Nadbull49]

I usually don't like to compare videos but oh my god. This is miles better than Top Gear's version. The TG presenter kept screaming and not going above 40mph so we could listen to him. A helmet and speakers were apparently out of reach for them 🤣. Amazing as always Henry and the rest of Carfection team ❤️

[@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath]

Funny the difference between art and engineering. Both have a place. The difference is so clear.

[@venkyprash01]

The wet weather makes that car seem much more lovely, shots of it whiffing slick across cold damp tarmac is so cool!

[@lukewisler2681]

I have fallen in love with this channel. Great work guys!

[@TheCabrooster11]

Wonderful review of the new Aston, but the older one as you said is definitely the more beautiful of the two.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

Carfection is really setting the standard for style, content and let’s be honest, everything car related right now.

[@davidaxman]

The speedster looks like a cool idea until you realise that probably have to sit there with a helmet on, looking like a knob.

[@thecompanioncube4211]

Literally like a knob XD

[@michaelhughes3302]

@@thecompanioncube4211 I'll never understand why these types of cars don't come with proper yet super stripped down windshields. These silly brooklands styled deflectors seriously prohibit the use of the car. Imagine this car with twin fighter jet half canopies to match the rear. Harping back to the good old days simply for nostalgia sake is BS.

[@thecompanioncube4211]

@@michaelhughes3302 As mentioned by Top Gear when they compared Mclaren Elva, Ferrari Moza and this, These cars are PURE toys for the rich. 0 Practicality and complete show cars to woo girls.

[@michaelhughes3302]

@@thecompanioncube4211 But you can't woo girls, if they can't catch a ride because their hair and makeup is a mess. It's literally the answer to a question nobody asked.

[@huepix]

It's for driving slowly in California

[@bpowick]

I have a new car rating scale and I call it the “Henry Smile-o-meter”. The larger the smile on Henry’s face while he’s sitting in or driving a car the better it is. Using that scale that DBR 1 is off the charts.

[@samhianblackmoon]

I would have to say that it’s a beautiful Frankenstein 💪🏽🔥❤️

[@othersideofawi441]

At last carfection review this v12 speedster. Glad to know more about it, not many review you find about just monza sp2/sp1 and elva.

[@AndySnap]

Another wonderfully made film, both presenter and production setting standards for car videos.

[@jumbodog5955]

Best automotive journalist ever !!!

[@oftengone]

Awe inspiring to me as a young F1 fan who missed the 4 wheel drifting and rawness of the 50s. The open cockpit gets me

[@ofautomotive]

Stunning review ! Can't wait for the battle with the competitors : Ferrari SP2 / Bentley Bacalar / Mclaren Elvia and the Aston Martin Speedster

[@Yaro2]

The elva and the Ferrari Monza truly embody the open roof race car feel, the monza even more so with it’s NA 6.5 litre V12 and no air protection like the mclaren

[@focusgreg4136]

Magnificent design and engineering. And amazing content 😎

[@thecompanioncube4211]

This pinnacle of British optimism. Making a car with no roof in England

[@sdb87149]

There was a gentleman local to me that had an almost identical DBR2. What an awesome car! He had it for may years and recently sold it

[@ajinderseehra751]

Henry I wait for your videos. They tell a story line no other auto journalist…❤️

[@jonathansnell876]

Henry having the best year ever in 2021, following up the F1, 911 GT1 & CLK GTR video with this?! Fair play to Carfection and everyone involved in these videos

[@Porkycheun]

6:39 - 6:54 Thanks for the laugh Henry! 😂

[@Kowalamaster]

The dbr1 is just magnificent

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Wow, Henry has such an enviable life.

[@jwhcsltd809]

We should all be really thankful that we have Catchpole, his hard earned professionalism allow him to deliver reviews like this, hearing his passion for the DBR1 in a world of fake/money driven/latest collaboration/influencer/youtuber twats is the only sort of petrol head content I want to consume

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Very true! He has the journalism background rather than the sensationalist background employed by “the twats”. More amusing is a car that is bumbling through the wet English countryside at 40mph but is patently designed with 140mph in mind and a raft of sideways options for the more “influencer” content.

[@eljayr4669]

The DBR1 is such a beautiful flowing design. My first Scalextric car was a DBR1. The closest I will ever get to owning one. For that matter, unfortunately, any Aston Martin. But watching your reviews, it is nice to dream.

[@black350Z]

I typically love modern design far more than classic design, but there are some exceptions. The DBR1 is a big one. It is far and away more beautiful than not only the V12 Speedster, but almost anything else. The 50's and early 60's era race cars were just so gorgeous. We've never really had another design era quite like it. It would be hard to choose between a DBR1 and a Ferrari 250 GTO.

[@ohedd]

DBR1 is a stunner. Ferrari 330 P4 is up there as well.

[@apancher]

My only changes to the new car would be the naturally aspirated V12 of a couple years ago, as well as a proper manual transmission. My changes to Henry: none. Perfect presenter. You can hear so much emotion in his voice as he talks about the DBR-1. It is so wonderfully relatable.

[@AudreyH48]

I've been brought up a second generation mechanic and racing driver, the absolute worst thing you can do to your cars is not drive them. I shed a tear each time I see these gorgeous exotic and special cars sit for months on end only to need servicing and the owners question why or knock the brand in some way. On that note, what a lovely car. Not my cup of tea but very very cool.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Hopefully when you hit the million they'll let you actually drive the DBR1. In the meantime, a wonderful video as always!

[@CharlieDB96]

As a David Brown myself, it's quite fun seeing my name on an Aston badge in the very first shot of the film That's the closest I'll ever make it to owning an Aston

[@jamiljafri4841]

I always feel guilty watching these videos on my dinky little phone screen. Worth watching on a large quality screen to immerse myself. Ps I'm impressed at the audio quality considering there's no windshield. 👏

[@FR-yt5ik]

Enjoyable as always, can you guys make longer videos?

[@jacquesduplessis6175]

My god, that’s beautiful. Thank you 🙏

[@R8andGT3Fan]

Lovely review as always, but...could you drive your dream car? Is there an exclusive DBR-1 video coming? I hope so!

[@XAPAN88]

Well Henry, when you’re happy-I’m happy! So go ahead-enjoy it!😍

[@davepyne62]

Great review Henry and a car I have been very looking forward to coming out. It doesnt look like it disappoints at all and maybe a very good marketing move from Aston to differentiate them from Lamborghini etc.

[@ajthegoat3325]

Yessir another vid🔥🔥🔥

[@VlerkeDamne]

Absolutely stunning

[@25LQW]

It's pretty cool Aston Martin are making these wild cars.

[@suyashmadhavi1780]

"People probably thought I was mad or perhaps just British, when they saw me in it" lol.

[@silv3rArrow]

I would have loved the exhaust to be side mounted. Not only it would be a tributte to the original but would probably improve the engine note that is hearable until the wind cuts it out.

[@Mireaze]

Henry in that DBR1 looks like a dad trying to fit into there kids lil tikes car

[@kenmason9354]

Love your passion for car's..

[@_Atomic_impact]

Mercedes AMG: 2l hybrid Aston Martin: V12 twin turbo I love it

[@iskato914six]

nice ride! what jacket are you wearing Henry? I like it and want one too! Thanks :)

[@et2128]

That metallic(?) green Aston Martin uses is gorgeous! What’s it called?

[@alistairbell6728]

Absolutely Stunning. To the 11 -ve do they have a pulse..?? This is the reason I love cars.

[@simonlunt353]

At first I was thinking l didn’t like this Aston Martin car but as your video played on it started to grow on me now l am a big fan of Aston Martin my favourite is the DB 6 not saying that others are not good hay who would not have a AM but in this new car l could see the old and the new pure class but speed WoW 😳 as always AM steps up thank you for your video 👏👏👏👏👍

[@clubsobri]

Beautiful car. Not for British weather though :) . Love the Felix helmet too!

[@PCUBED09]

Wouldn't be a British car video without an overcast opening scene

[@ChrisDorgan]

literally lol'd at the "I had some ideas of where I'd like to drive it" bit :P

[@michaelniemer4449]

If I am being honest, I was underwhelmed by the new one as it sat next to the original. The original is just so good. But then jump cut to the fantastic noise the new V12 produces! Then it all came together. What a glorious sound!!

[@ohedd]

There's literally no way up from the DBR1 design-wise... Where the V12 speedster has an opportunity to shine is in the way it drives, how it sounds and the way the interior looks and it does that really well. I'd say it's a worthy spiritual successor.

[@basithph8958]

For some reason I don’t know why but I just love the Speedster It feels like you’re driving a vintage racer

[@benj5386]

1800kg! Imagine what it would weigh if it wasn't for carbon fibre. It just seems too heavy to have any point. That DBR1 is beautiful

[@gr0schibre572]

This car is a modern masterpiece! Amazing!

[@julian987r4]

A modern atrocity more like

[@nelsonclub7722]

Aah now it all makes sense - I saw one of these with a bit of disguising carbon style wrap a few months ago coming out of Stratford Upon Avon with a DB SUV thing behind it - wondered if it was a film car being tested/delivered - clearly not - I think it could be a splendid car when they have finished it - you know put a roof on etc.

[@cbwavy]

1:22 The way he pronounced "chassis", is that typical in the UK?

[@HiddenWen]

The kind of amazing car I'd be much happier seeing drive by me than owning.

[@halemmor]

I really need to find out the paint code for this green! 😍

[@Fastvoice]

​@hyper Nope. At that time they had 2 green colours for road cars: Aston Martin Goodwood Green and "California Sage". Look: www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/manufacturer_color_aston_martin The DBR1 shown here had a bespoke colour that may match R3212 (green metallic). Just a guess.

[@eriksantoso1741]

Is this speedster can be trend maybe for supercars in future ?.Well hope so

[@th3b0untyhunter]

We really need to see Henry drive the DBR1 soon :)

[@williamcollins5696]

Hopefully Henry gets the chance to drive the car again in the dry, maybe sunny warm weather. Italy maybe a bit optimistic.

[@raypurchase801]

I wonder if this new Aston would actually be any faster on a twisty track than a Caterham.

[@openclockclubarchive325]

Nice video. Thank you. No craziness....

[@supermadhujya1]

we need a dedicated DBR1 video with Henry

[@temwananinkana3419]

Is the current vantage getting a v12 engine?

[@3ducs]

Is there any reason the new car can't have an actual windscreen? The DB1 has a serviceable screen, why can't the new car have one?

[@3Quils72]

Henry, I am disappointed that you weren't able to drive the DBR 1. It is available from Matchbox, but I truly know that that is a very poor substitute. All of that aside, the V12 Speedster is truly beautiful. Especially in that lovely shade of green. It makes the Elva look rather pedestrian and dull by comparison. For the current spate of roadster/speedster, this V12 and the Monza SP2 are, by faw and away the most desirable in my eyes.

[@panharithmann6948]

Please feature a Stirling Moss SLR.

[@shaheenevans]

Love it - looks like fun - just get stuck in!

[@magnuswidqvist4457]

That is one happy Henry ...

[@miamimo70]

It's the nicest one of these screen less specials, After the Ferrari Monza SP2 🌟

[@paulelverstone8677]

This is the thing about Henry: he's one of us and shows it. He's a petrolhead, a motorhead - a fan through and through. It's like Dave Grohl and rock music. There is no distinction between the 'them' and the 'us'. The car is a mixed bag for me - I think the speedster could learn a lot from its ancestral predecessor next to it. Where the old car is all swoops and curves, deliciously moulded, the new car looks a little too complicated in its design to me. Perhaps a different colour might help? Lovely detail touches on the interior but the exterior had me wondering all through the film. Striking, yes - but not a pretty car. Sounds absolutely glorious, mind you. Ignore me - I'm thinking out loud....

[@dreddguy6454]

The DBR1 was clearly the inspiration for Penelope Pitstops' car.

[@rootsmanuva82]

Very cool that Aston Martin made a tribute to the DBR-1. But I think even Aston Martin would secretly agree it can't hold a candle sitting next to the elegant DBR-1. It looks hideous in comparison... but I don't think any new car could ever be as effortlessly elegant as a DBR-1. It's simply impossible.

[@reghollisquimdribbler737]

I might be in the minority but I think it's absolutely gopping. The DBR1 however is stunning.

[@elliothuntley9284]

Thank you

[@runechristiansen7372]

I hope you got to drive the DBR1 🙏