Nick Mason takes Brian Johnson for a ride in his Ferrari 250 GTO

An extract from the fantastic Nick Mason episode of A Life On The Road. Nick arrived by helicopter and took Brian for a spin in his £40M Ferrari 250 GTO - the car that helped finance Pink Floyd's Momentary Lapse Of Reason tour.

[@davidmatthews3093]

My favourite Nick Mason quote, ‘Back in the day we all had dealers on speed dial, luckily mine sold Ferraris not drugs.’

[@stoneagepig3768]

"I like Apple pie, but not with the crust" that's his best quote for me

[@smurfsrule9680]

Speed dial in a pre mobile phone age? How clever of him.

[@smeghead7698]

" I'll have some apple pie, make sure its not a corner piece"

[@Rondo2ooo]

"Speed " dial may have meant something different too

[@pasgas12safe58]

@@Rondo2ooo Obviously!!!😀

[@acepaul407]

What is even more impressive is that Nick Mason actually DRIVES his cars.

[@cobalttj6356]

He is a proper petrolhead, super down to earth chap and has the the most amazing car collection in the world!

[@shelleyking8450]

His wife does too.

[@stephenbrown4211]

Broke down at our post at Goodwood in his Birdcage. Expected him to be a bit aloof but was quite happy chatting to us.

[@appymarley]

Drives them hard too... wonderful to see and hear a car like this

[@stephenbrown4211]

@@appymarley Even on the perimeter road around Silverstone! He did that in his 250GTO and got fined

[@AvAfanfromfrance]

Do we realize the status of what we're seeing here? Two living legends riding in the most legendary car

[@mindeloman]

And most people out and about would just see them as too old coots, with out idea how legendary they.......not to mention the car.

[@enriquepastor3626]

Wouldn't say it's the most legendary car, but definetely the most expensive

[@veeco3110]

I was just thinking the same thing !

[@bryanewyatt]

@@mindeloman Nick Mason carries himself as if he's somebody (he most certainly is). Brian Johnson's charm is that he just looks like some bloke you'd run into at the pub.

[@bryanewyatt]

@@fredriksvard2603 drummer for Pink Floyd. Also a pretty bonafied petrolhead.

[@velvetjones1856]

Nick has taken his rock and roll earnings and invested them wisely rather than snorting them up his nose. What a perfect pair to go for a ride.

[@captaindaddy8645]

You can do both.

[@stephenr6427]

I was going to comment but it would move yours down and you said it better than I could.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

And what a car to go for a ride in!!!!!!!! Did i hear Brian say it was worth.....GULP!!!!!!!!!....40 million 😮😮😮😮..

[@tripprogers4814]

@@captaindaddy8645 yeah I did that..

[@email4664]

@@nobodyspecial6436 Yes, and that was just shortly before giving the throttle a sharp jab

[@robduncan2816]

i hope its not lost on everyone how rare it is to see one of these cars actually being driven

[@rowgli]

One pulled into my local petrol station a few months ago, must confess although I knew it was special at the time, it wasn't until I looked up the registration number at home that I was like "oh wow"

[@diegodalmolin9028]

Una delle Ferrari più bella di Sempre

[@stevenorrie4536]

One of the rarest and sexiest and best sounding cars ever

[@1962delia]

Yes, an amazing car- piece of automotive history!

[@divisiona3974]

Wonder what the annual running costs are for keeping her still running like that!?

[@pskully57]

The growl of that car is incredible .

[@audieconrad8995]

Sounds like...Meddle

[@victormusic01x]

..yes, the sound of a legendary Ferrari 3 liter V12, with six Weber carburetors..sweet and nice..stay strong and stay safe New York April 4, 2021..

[@derekm3180]

"This is a good, good day" - I love that despite having all the money and cars in the world, Brian is still just a guy at heart

[@bzdtemp]

When it comes to it rich people are still people, most are just genuine and then there is a few which aren't however that also goes for people without money. I have a oldish MX-5 and on occasion someone asks about it, that is all sorts of people from school kids to blokes with very very fancy cars that are clearly rich - however they are still people.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

@@bzdtemp Why would anybody asking about an MX-5 be a big deal ?

[@bzdtemp]

@@jeffreyhutchins6527 Not saying it is a big deal, but when a guy driving something costing like 20x my MX-5 is shows an interest, it is clear he cares about cars and doesn't drive his Bentley to look superior.

[@colinburns9736]

Bravo.

[@bruizey7319]

Brian may be the only person who has elicited anything but a deadpan look from Nick Mason lol. His excitement is contagious!

[@eddiedantes7470]

Brian May?? ;)

[@roverwaters3875]

Brian May?!

[@fredscratchet1355]

Yes I definitely saw a slight hint of a smile🤣

[@adamc1272]

True...the V12 roaring away probably helps though

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

@@eddiedantes7470 🤣🤣🤣

[@triple6758]

The combined record sales of the two men in that car is staggering.

[@BeefheartLynch]

No doubt. I'm guessing combined sales of at least half a billion.

[@CPR12345]

Pink Floyd = 250 million, AC⚡️DC = 200 million records sold

[@stepladder3257]

Dark Side and BiB alone are in top 6 album sales of all time

[@kgunitkeese17]

@@stepladder32572nd and 3rd to be exact, only topped by Thriller.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

​@@kgunitkeese17Thriller's numbers, are based on statements by Casey Casem, and never substantiated with sales data the way Dark Side and Back in Black are. Dark Side of the Moon dropped out of the Billboard Top 200 for the first time only a few weeks before it's 21st Aniversary release, and the release went straight back up to number 1. It's been on sale more then a Decade longer and more consistently then Thriller. The reality is, it's good publicity and mythos for the US music industry to have "the biggest" album of all time, even if it's actually not.

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

I just love Brians boyish enthusiasm. I was smiling along with him.Made my day.

[@siler7]

Brians? I only see one Brian.

[@batphink2655]

@@siler7 I saw 5 , the more 'Brians' the merrier! There would be SO much enthusiasm the f.cking room may just explode lol!

[@franciscotoro9454]

This is a true car enthusiasts. A 40 million pound car and he drives it on the road. No glass bubbles for his cars. Shame on those "enthusiasts" who buy a car just to lock it up or make money. Good on you Nick!

[@jamesreeves4600]

why shame people for treating their property as they please?

[@robertcubinelli4961]

This baby girl is the perfect Mercedes killer !!!!

[@JP-xd6fm]

I wonder why is not stored in vacum in a sealed glass garage!, is just stored in an ordinary industrial warehouse just covered by a simple sheet of fabric....

[@rhyscampbell8394]

@@jamesreeves4600 because not driving a race car like a race car or and giving her the berries every now and then will fuck the engine so it pisses people off because it’s not a Toyota Corolla it’s a piece of history. Kind of like if someone had a Gibson les Paul 1959 you wouldn’t want them using it as a cricket bat would you😂

[@therealsharps]

teah.... maybe.. maybe its the clone..

[@BillSmith1]

Brian Johnson looked like a kid in a candy store with Nick Mason's car collection. Brain needs a youtube channel just about vintage sports cars.

[@nordimejia5790]

Yes, that would be really original.

[@tomske6022]

Brain definitely needs to think outside the box

[@BloteBast]

Brain hehe. Reminds me of that Top Gear episode where he gets an award. And they engraved Brain instead of Brian.

[@SOHCGT96]

Honestly I'm really enjoying Brian as a presenter, he seems to genuinely be having a good time and the mutual respect between him and the folks he's hanging out with kind of has this warm glow to it.

[@jeshkam]

@@BloteBast lol 🤣😂😁

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Brian's channel gonna be one of the best KZbin channel

[@dhh488]

He has a great interview with Mark Knopfler.

[@nogoogleplus]

2 guys, from 2 of my all time favorite bands, riding in one of the coolest cars ever....awesome!!

[@richardwintle1020]

"I drive it to the Nurburgring". What a boss.

[@johnwaugh2613]

Brian Johnson in my book is the best Interviewer . Everyone he has interviewed he let's them talk the guy is awesome 👌👏

[@SOHCGT96]

I mean, how could you NOT let your guard down a little bit around Brian Johnson? He seems like just such a relaxed, positive guy who's genuinely happy to be having a chat with you. If Brian's got your back you would probably feel like you could take on the world!

[@jamesingrey]

The only thing throatyer than Brian's voice is the GTO exhaust. Trio of legends.

[@MrRodBraga]

That’s induction noise, it’s even better!!

[@revrendtelemark]

Three makers of awesome noise: Nick, Brian and Enzo

[@johnmartin6854]

Sweet noises

[@tominator23]

Gioacchino Colombo, Giuseppe Busso, and Luigi Bazzi. Enzo sold the noise. These guys designed it.

[@tonytone1969]

best rock interview show ever!

[@charlesgallagher1376]

Going through the gears in a Ferrari GTO, it doesn’t get better.

[@davidryan7981]

"it's perfectly fine on the road", he says as they're leaning towards each other and shouting so they can hear each other over the whine of straight cut gears and the loud engine. Lol

[@johnmartin6854]

Yeah wish it was me.

[@andya857]

A ride in that Masterpiece, good lord ,what a treat....Thanks Brian...

[@jacktripper9336]

What a magnificent car collection! And the 250 GTO - less than 40 in the world and Mr. Mason is not afraid to drive it. Even gracious enough to take people out for a spin! Respect and admiration.

[@flannel2699]

About 20 years ago I bought a single Borrani wheel from eBay. It was a collection only listing so I drove out to an airfield (in an undisclosed location), parked up outside a hangar with a big green sliding door.. If you can't guess the rest, the door slid open to reveal a sea of red metal.. Ferrari and Maserati engines on stands.. amazing goodies from floor to ceiling. Although I still have the wheel in my workshop, it was nice to see this clip so I can be absolutely sure I didn't dream the rest of the story. It certainly made my day!

[@JackSenna888]

Brian is one of the nicest, most genuine people of all time. Love his shows, his enthusiasm and passion for cars and bikes. Keep going Brian!

[@powbobs]

He’s super cheap though. Bar tenders and servers don’t have a high opinion of him.

[@JoergPotratz]

That's the reason why Audi ask Nick to drive their old racing cars!😉👍 Brian, your Interviews are so cool because you talk to the people on the same level. It's not just a Interview, it' s a normal conversation.👍👍👍

[@mrwhite292]

Respect Nick, Pink Floyd best band ever, peace and love.

[@mitchelledwards8710]

Brian Johnson is without doubt the nicest man in Rock he’s like a big kid on and off the stage

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Most old blokes from the North East are nice people

[@maximum.p]

plenty of nice guys, what are you talking about

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Brian May.

[@eljefe8564]

Love to see such a valuable car being driven. The car and these guys are legends

[@PauloSantos-rm1mt]

Brian is a different man: has the things not just to look at them, and say I have, but to enjoy, use and live them. Best regards from Portugal

[@RG-ja34sep]

Definitely further evidence that Nick Mason is a living legend in more than one category! Absolutely love this man.

[@dennisperin2989]

This is awesome! I love his “ Damn near speaking the Kings english” way about him, i could hear him tell rock & car stories all day long.

[@dmar813]

Well that was an absolute treat, seeing the emotions on their faces from the joy of taking that beautiful 250 GTO for a spin. 👌🏽✌🏽

[@HenryChinaski614]

A generation of people that are still real and not constructs. I believe you can see this in their car ride. And, very refreshing to see.

[@BatMan-xr8gg]

What I like the most is how much driving Nick has done in the car. Not just hiding away in a private collection. No matter the worth, these cars are meant to be driven, not hidden.

[@KurtI2525]

Nick, David and Richard were/are the true soul of Pink Floyd. Roger increasingly tried to make it his backing band. David brought Rick with him on his solo tours, and Nick is keeping Syd-era Floyd alive with his own touring band. And Brian is just a good guy. Top blokes!

[@-MacCat-]

Two rock gods and a garage full of cars that are worthy transport for either or both of them. These rare moments offset all the dross that this medium pumps out. Thank you Brian. Thank you Nick.

[@JerryMotorsport]

I still remember this GTO (and Nick's F40 another time) passing us on my way to school down some pretty sketchy narrow Surrey roads in the late 80's; couldn't believe I'd actually seen such a magnificent car. What a legend to actually go out and use these cars on the roads (and race them) rather than store them and look at them every now and then.

[@digidrum2003]

Wow....awesome!!

[@mrdunns3338]

I was fortunate enough, in 1991 to see this car in Wester Ross, running late and heading for a rendezvous at Inverewe Gardens on a charity event run by Ecurie Ecosse and supporting the RNLI. We turned round and tailed it back to the car park and there were some stunning cars to behold, among them several Jaguar C and D Types, more Ferraris and the ex-Jackie Stewart Tojeiro Buick. No phones then and I didn't have my camera, but did manage to buy a programme showing all the entrants. Some famous owners and drivers that day and the programme is absolutely pristine, kept in very safe place.

[@Kelveron]

A car worth £40m (and probably more in the future)! My head is still sinning! Nick Mason, not only a true petrol head, but also a wise purchaser of cars. And Brian comes across as such a nice fellow.

[@MrZachgonz]

Worth more. The founder of WeatherTech paid $80M for his 250 GTO a few years ago.

[@ege5804]

It's worth more than 80m

[@jensrogerkristoffersen5472]

He didn't buy it out of wisdom that it would increase in value. He bought it because it was his childhood dream car, having seen it at races with his dad. It is still raced frequently at classic events, usually by his wife. It doesn't matter to him if it is worth £40M or £100M, he wouldn't sell it if you showed up with £500M in cash.

[@2hotscottpro]

Every man has his price but bet he’ll keep her like he has.Beautiful!

[@enriquepastor3626]

And maybe it will be even more expensive after this video haha

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Lovely old car, great mechanical sounds. It' good to see the car driven as it was intended with so much passion.

[@Pulsonar]

I read about Nick Mason and his Ferrari GTO obsession whilst I was at college way back in the ‘80s, before I even knew about his Pink Floyd fame. It’s great to hear of wealthy patrons like him keeping legacies of great marques alive with just pure love, expert knowledge and regular driving of these great cars, and not the slightest hint of status gratification snobbery either 🙏🏽

[@GuitarRock86]

That sound...that sound!! That engine ir's like a masterpiece of P.F.

[@sjion]

Great videos Brian! Keep them coming. Such a nice relaxed approach. 👍

[@stephenscott4166]

“That’s real Rock and Roll!”

[@DeltaSniperZRR]

Damn, Nick Mason is a real serious man, isn't he? He looks hard to 'approach'.

[@jkorshak]

Watch some interviews with him - seems to be a nice and approachable chap and typically self depreciating.

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Wow! A beautiful car! 👍😊👏 Great interview. 👍

[@twoshoeful]

I've never been keen on personalised numberplates but I just can't argue with this one!

[@nickrobinson8339]

The Tate modern has art exhibitions showing the likes of a pile of bricks that have been draped with sausages and that is called art. This beautiful car is REAL ART.

[@audieconrad8995]

Just another brick in the wall...

[@TucsonDude]

Art in motion.

[@robertoiorio390]

Tue museum of design has made an exhibition dedicated to Ferrari, I think it was 3 years ago. One 250gto was there. It was green and it was incredible to see one in real world

[@mal_752]

@@audieconrad8995 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jeffbecker8716]

Cars are meant to be driven. I just love that this car gets regular exercise. 1962 was an epic year.

[@GM-fh5jp]

I was at that concert tour in '88 in Australia. The drum beat from "Run like Hell" stayed with me all the way home. World's Greatest Live Band at that time with the possible exception of Queen.(close)

[@derhudde7553]

Ive been smiling all along the Ride. Brain is so on Emotion. Thx for this.

[@MD-zo7cl]

CARS ARE MOST HAPPY WHEN THEY ARE BEING DRIVEN AND ENJOYED BY THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM😊👍❤

[@markbutcher4100]

Many years ago I went to Braemar to see the cars doing the first ecurrie ecosse run. Driving my 76 911 at 100mph Nick Mason went eeeeowww past at probably 150 or more in that gto. He used it for the school run in those days.

[@mikefleming8945]

I'm guessing that might have been early '90s? I worked at the Grampian Transport Museum back then, and they nipped in past. I chatted to Nick about the car, was great to see them all. Only after they left did the curator point out to me who he was. These days I'd have at least had a selfie to prove it.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

"This a good day",.... Indeed. And fabulous to hear Nick driving it the way a car like that is meant to, and with some deft and smooth gear changes made to look easy.

[@claudioderisola5913]

what an incredible music! I mean the engine.

[@giovannialfano5979]

2 stars in this video, and one legend, and it's italian.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Not a bad investment! Pretty damn cool how he actually uses it too.

[@guyforlogos]

I love this! Not just two rock stars, but TRUE enthusiasm for the cars they own and drive, both men have incredible collections that they both drive constantly. Truly great men, it’s about the cars, not the value.

[@elmadi7391]

Wowww.... such a treat to Brian and to us seeing up close in 2021 Nick’s 250 GTO, thank you so much for posting 🙏 🇬🇧

[@ThaiThom]

Brian Johnson is like a kid, and Nick Mason is like a grown up. Really this is the most awesome AC/DC - Pink Floyd merging that we'll ever see.

[@neriozulberti1492]

Gentlerocks drivers 😉😄

[@pdtech4524]

That car is a work of art.😎👍

[@MrDarrenp40]

That Ferrari 250 GTO raced in Le Mans in June 1962 when I was 'in vitro ma mere'. Back then it had just two side grills behind the front wheels (1962 spec) but Nick's has three (1963 spec) informing that the thing has been much modified over the years. It's certainly a great modern working museum piece and it's there to give Nick and many others some very good fun.

[@Viohouse]

Legendary on all fronts! Nick actually romping on that thing and driving it. His insurance guy is having a fit.

[@DChrls]

Keep on, Mr. Johnson. What a life. While I sit here in my chair, getting harder to walk all the time, it's nice to see people with the ability to live life out living it and not watching it pass them by.

[@bobm9509]

Thanks for that. It's 7 am. It's chilly today and still muddy from friday's rain. But now i am going to take my mountain bike out thanks to you.

[@Fultonfalcons86]

WOW that GTO 250 is super rare..........

[@simes205]

It’s also probably the most photographed!! I’ve been lucky enough to see it many times and raced by Alesi and Brundle.

[@roverwaters3875]

30 something aint that rare

[@jjacolo1]

Two boys in à toy ! Roll and Roll music of the V 12 Colombo. Thank you for sharing this moment of pure pleasure ❤😊

[@drivinmenutsnuts3380]

The sound between 2.33-2.38 that’s the ultimate!! Two great men from two great bands in the finest car.. Love it👍

[@superbalduz]

Two of my favourite people in music, so nice, humble and funny. I love Brian’s enthusiasm and Nick’s irony. AND they’re driving a Ferrari. You’ve got to love every bit of this video! By the way, what happened to the full interview? I saw it a few days ago but I can’t find it anywhere now. It was fantastic!

[@howardnoble7289]

How can we watch the full show? These appear to be teasers and I’d love to see the whole show. Thank you

[@timothymrofchak8640]

That's what happy looks like! Good for you boys & thanks for the music.

[@briw4647]

you can really see mr Johnson loves this. when you get a car lover in a car they love

[@piccol79]

Brian Johnson’s ear doctor: “I think it’d be best if you took up some other interests, maybe give your ears a break from the loud stage environment.” Brian Johnson, inside a race car: “What?”

[@kenhoward3512]

I like seeing these guys shown squeezing into this Ferrari. It's something the camera always skips over when filming the "well-fed" Jay Leno's reviews of low-slung cars.

[@dazzosheps]

I met Nick at Castle Combe about 15 years ago, he was kind enough to have a chat and let me sit in his Ferrari Enzo. Top bloke.

[@BlowmeRoger]

Once in a lifetime ride.. 1962 one of a handfull produced, spaceframe, alloy body, V12, 5 speed, 4 wheel discs.. Insanely ahead of its time... Rich mans toy always, i dare say theres a secret waiting list amongst the rich... What they go for is not dependant on "market value" but whatever goes down at the negotiation...

[@JV-rx3ov]

Enzo Ferrari didn't build this car for it to sit in someone's 'collection'. It needs to be driven like this here.

[@TheTimpeP]

I agree. Still, it is a 50 million dollar car lol

[@silvereith]

I love the sound of Pink Floyd but the Ferrari V12 exhaust wail is possibly .... well even better.

[@stevethomas760]

INCREDIBLE, a lot of talent, car & music

[@Pulsonar]

At just over 3 minutes long, this vid with Brian’s excited voice and that glorious V12 engine note would make a great Brian and Nick rock single 😂

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Gorgeous machine! Plus 2 icons in the rock and roll game! This is entertainment! ✌️

[@mcash82]

One of my favorite car ever ❤️ Just gorgeous!!!

[@ghaliedcassiem3808]

Best video so far in 2021. It don't get better than this. Stay safe guys you are legends

[@threeer02]

The sounds. They are simply glorious!

[@alexcloutier653]

When i was a teenager before internet...we can only imagine those kind of things of our music hero. It turns out that my imagination was really near of their reality !

[@TheAmateursOriginalMusic]

What legends they are! Glorious 🤘🤘

[@lancemarteen86]

Wow simply amazing, thx for this. And I also enjoyed seeing both men live in concert.

[@thebigdudestudios]

I love this pair... When im relaxed i listen to Pink Floyd, when im pumped, ACDC. And the faces of these legendary bands chilling in this video makes me wanna cry in joy ❤️

[@abdurrahmanzulfikry9202]

My favorite drummer 🔥

[@scudger99]

He's not actually that good. By his own admission that too.

[@morganfreeman5171]

@@scudger99 Well i think he's incredibly good, and very special with his own very style ! Pink floyd would'nt have been what it is without him (in my opinion).

[@scudger99]

@@morganfreeman5171 They wouldn't have been, and David Gilmour is the first to say that. But Mason himself admits he's not a great drummer. But it wouldn't be the same Floyd without him.

[@jstoli996c4s]

@@morganfreeman5171 agreed, Pink Floyd is greater than the sum of its parts, a true synergy like no other 👍

[@abdurrahmanzulfikry9202]

@@scudger99 yeah I know, you're not the first (and certainly wouldn't be the last, LOL) person to say that, so I've got that a lot. And yeah, even the drummer from Linkin Park is technically better (btw I mentioned him because he's in my favorite list too). But at the end of the day, I really like his drumming, and I can differentiate many PF tracks just by hearing the drums, so that's why he's one of my favorite. P.S. : Sorry for the late (and long) reply, just stumbled upon this video again and found out someone has replied my comment. Idk why it's not appearing on my notification.

[@peaky_bobbers9945]

I love that he says "it's perfectly good on the road" while they are both shouting over the noise of the engine and box. Yep, looks ideal for taking gran to pick up her pension, doing the shopping etc

[@roverwaters3875]

250GTO was never sold as a road car The last double purpose road-racing car was 250SWB

[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

Love your channel Brian . Almost as much as your music . Great to see two legends of my two favourite bands having fun . 👍👍😃

[@marciocarvalho8975]

Sir Nick Mason and his passion for cars... Ferraris Thank you for all the good music i am a fan of you and Pink Floyd ❤

[@doca8792]

As Rod Stewart would say, “some guys have all the luck...”

[@bogusfranz1503]

Great interviews - but way too short! Would love to hear the full takes.

[@josephabdo6664]

a man of my own heart, DRIVES his 40 million euro auto like its meant too be driven. I adore his passion too drive. well done sir,👍🙏

[@footey7670]

Legends among us 🙌🏻🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻🍻🇨🇦for letting us see and hear such a rare sight !!!

[@reinholdstephen]

Brian and Nick sharing a ride in an SVRA enduro!

[@zingleraster9124]

Another world for us mere mortals.....

[@danapeck5382]

Thanks! Saw multiple 250 GTOs racing hard (!) at Monterey years ago, unforgettable

[@maxxam2774]

Pure Italian work of art! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹