RUF CTR Yellowbird | MODIFIED

[@ducbox572]

That R&T article cemented Ruf's reputation in the US. They were the epitome of speak softly and carry a big stick. For anyone who cares, Ruf is a manufacturer, not really a "tuner". Their cars have Ruf VINs, not Porsche ones (though there are also "modified by Ruf" Porsches). Think about that accomplishment in highly-regulated Germany.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

That's the draw of Porches for me. Their look. Not intimidating, but not exceptionally beautiful or "cute" like a miata. They're just generally good to look at, with a rather meek exterior compared to their more aggressive counterparts from Italy or America. They you see what they can do, or even dare to drive one. Especially a beast with little care for your life like the Yellowbird. After all of that, you look at the car in a different way. Much like an approachable person with a black belt or concealed weapons. Attractive, but commands respect.

[@dosgos]

Incredible what influence one magazine article can have. Obviously the car had to be fantastic as well but the publicity was awesome.

[@BobGeogeo]

And sadly, what is R&T today? SUVs and 4x4s were most of the issue that arrived today. Lousy photography that mostly looks underexposed.

[@adjones3937]

Well put.

[@TheTopher]

Damn, missed these Matt Farah vids!

[@mattsee45]

Hey, wassup Topher!

[@driftaw]

I was gonna say the same. When Matt and Chris were doing reviews on //Drive, I bought t-shirts for the channel. Any Hagerty t-shirt out there? ^_^

[@mitchhilenski4862]

Loafer heel and toe shirt?

[@Hagerty]

Take a look here! www.theshopbyhagerty.com

[@craigjones3506]

@@Hagerty lol... don't do that....

[@pannonianbrute]

Back in the 80s, the leader of the Midnight Club in Tokyo allegedly spent over $1 million to have a Porsche engineered by the best tuners in Japan that would defeat the Yellowbird, and still couldnt manage. As far as I know, the original car is still around, so it would be cool to finally put the two head-to-head, Wangan style.

[@dosgos]

Probably a great exercise for the Japanese tuners and helped them step up the game.

[@straightbusta2609]

It's in some shop, I read a speedhunter's article on it. It's called the Yoshida specials 911

[@random.random]

@@straightbusta2609 Yup. Named as Blackbird in Wangan Midnight Manga. Would be epic to see a Yellowbird vs Blackbird top speed battle.

[@zeeks4338]

@@straightbusta2609 The shop you mentioned is no longer exist. It's a Volvo dealership now. The car is location is still remain unknown

[@zeeks4338]

@@random.random Nahh they are no longer doing a speed run since Yatabe was closed in 2006

[@darrellmallorca6032]

Honestly the yellowbird was my very 1st dream car as a teen. I always loved 911's, but I read the Road n Track so many times the cover ripped n fell off. The part they said it would push sideways with every shift had me imagine myself behind the wheel over and over again. Still iconic!!! STILL my dream car

[@steelgator412]

Yes! Yes this is the content we want. Kudos to Hagerty for putting together an incredible lineup of presenters, production staff, and cars.

[@cedb7115]

First production car, I think it belongs to Bruce Meyer, what a generous man to let others drive it

[@nathanaeljonesmyfsd]

Yes, he's in the thank you's at the end. 🙌🏻

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

As soon as I saw the name, I thought, of course he has a Yellowbird...

[@vianhoho19]

Yes, Matt mentioned it his podcast

[@trevorsmith2006]

@@ingvarhallstrom2306 Bruce doesn't have A Yellowbird. He has THE Yellowbird.

[@TLGAuto]

@@trevorsmith2006 Actually, THE Yellowbird is the prototype; that car is still owned by the Rufs. It can be identified by the NACA ducts in the rear fenders

[@natechatigny7107]

Awesome stuff - beautiful car AND great review! Takes me right back to 10-year-old me playing Gran Turismo 2, wondering why all the Porsches in the game weren't called Porsches.

[@BW_Tuning]

Recipe for an instant click: 1 part Matt Farah, 1 part RUF's most iconic 911, with a dash of Hagerty's new direction for automotive content.

[@typedrew]

*RUFs most iconic CTR

[@Tyrael112]

Farah + Cammisa= Hagerty winning the KZbin auto media game.

[@wcmontana]

Well said Ben. Matt Farah gets it, gets real car people and is a big draw

[@dragospahontu]

@@Tyrael112 Cammisa is better

[@nickroberts6787]

Lols I was sketch when I hit it to start watching til it barley blinked Farah, then I was like nice

[@BadBrad61169]

I got goosebumps when I saw this title pop up in my feed. Absolutely stunning piece of machinery. Winemakers take note, this is how you age to perfection.

[@LeroyGecko]

Thanks for giving Matt this awesome opportunity and letting us join the ride Hagardy!

[@jaedinswitzer3737]

Awesome! Glad Haggerty and Matt teamed up.

[@richardbixler]

They do have a lot of great hosts! Hagerty is like Valhalla for gear heads, only it doesn’t require death by combat.

[@ev4n5eli0n01]

This is my money no object car. I cannot begin to express how stoked I am that this video is finally out. My only issue is that it’s so short! I could watch this for hours.

[@curtislovrak5390]

This reminds me of old THE DRIVE content. So good!

[@nickhanscome]

This made me very nostalgic for the drive network days. Glad the whole crew is back together with a setup that actually makes financial sense for everyone involved. Good work boys

[@bravofoxable]

Please, pretty please, give Matt some more cars to review. RUF is legendary, and what a privilege to get your hands on this gem! Porsche is already the bees knees, but RUF just elevates it. Incredible engineering. Very nice video, thank you very much

[@dharshankumar2522]

Finally the way I wanted matt doing reviews.....🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍

[@illegalmachine]

That trap speed is SHOCKING. Incredible!

[@Te1ecastermaster]

Bruce Meyer is a kind soul to lend out his bird. And huge shoutout to JF for the editing here. Quality production all around. Hagerty is killing it.

[@JFdotMUSIAL]

I didnt edit this! Just directed/produced it. Havent worked with Matt in 2 years since NBC Sports -- so it was good to get back together for this series.

[@chrise2329]

The numbers for this are just incredible, even today. Can't imagine what it was like in the 80's.

[@geoffcanada9708]

Between you and Jason, Hagerty just leaped from the bottom into my top 3 channels. Awesome stuff. Thanks for a great show, Matt.

[@Casey_J96]

Sweet! Been looking forward to Matt’s show. What a special car!

[@MaxvonHippel]

They should have put “Matt Farrah” in the title! Can’t believe I ignored this video in my feed for so long! This is phenomenal!!

[@EKDrifter458]

Such a legendary machine. Great video.

[@owenmathews8806]

Great idea for a channel, I remember as a kid reading my dads car magazines from the 80's and 90's and always enjoyed the modified Porsche stories:)

[@BurtSampson]

Surely this video is going to explode in popularity. Matt Farah in Bruce Meyer's Yellowbird is a helluva drug.

[@josephregan1007]

Thank you Hagerty - for ushering in the second wave of online automotive content. thank you!!

[@hardlyworgen71]

THIS was my bedroom poster car. Also, good choice with the 80s music.

[@WeeFreeMan78]

Good to see you Mr Farah! This channel feels more and more like a restaurant that's about to make all others seem like they serve side road tacos...

[@HoosierDaddy_]

The most famous car from the 80s for me. I've still got the magazine. Awesome!

[@mateo3388]

Matt farah, Hagerty and Bruce Meyer are the best!

[@nathanchildress5596]

I’m psyched for this series, and what a way to start! The king of all tuner cars! Great job Matt

[@wcmontana]

Hagerty, please keep adding more Matt Farrah content. I'll keep watching, sharing and telling friends.

[@ree5213]

this just might be one of the best high quality car channels right now

[@miguelschaffrath3338]

Was really looking forward to this, great start! The YellowBird is one of the greats... so is Matt

[@cozymar5452]

Y’all really need to bring this show back !!

[@henrywindsor7037]

As someone who really misses the old TUNED this was exactly what I was hoping for. Can’t wait to watch more.

[@codem52]

WOW .Hagerty what a great idea with this "moddified" series !!. Matt is perfect guy too run it :) and about RUF yellowbird.... in simple words just a "LEGEND" greetings from Germany

[@gauge1127]

Farah, JF, and Hardigree teamed up in a video with some time and money thrown behind it? Brilliant! What a way to start the series with a true legend.

[@sundaydriver_co3526]

Missed videos like this on the old days of drive. Such a milestone car

[@pallmallshortfall4848]

This is one amazing piece of history and I cannot wait to get one of my own some day. And believe me I will...

[@Onewheelordeal]

Almost like you're looking for cars that doesn't just have power, but are actually sorted😉😉 Good to see Matt involved with a show that's a lil more sorted as well

[@flagshipbuilds]

This is one of the best car examples ever.

[@wbhandy]

I would kill for a "just the noise" video of this!

[@aleoimpala]

Nice to see you again mr. Farah and looking forward for more of that show.

[@joaoportesantava1412]

That’s one of my favorite cars and companies In the world! That is an incredible well built car. The way his father started the company is incredible and by accident, Jay Leno has that on his channel and I recommend to watch because Ruff and his wife are there

[@flat4-]

I live a few hours away from the Nurburgring and am a regular visitor for over 25 years. I once had the luck to sat next to Mr Roser in a Ruf. Don't look for anything better, that was THE drive....

[@jeromep3182]

Now it’s time to drive the new yellow bird CTR 😍😍 that’s one is just as beautiful

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Hagerty's really knocking the ball out of the park recently!

[@BaruKz]

RUF it was very ahead of time at that Era, showed the real potential of 930 my favourite Porsche where I learned to drive. Even for a small manufacturer they clearly do magic with porsche's but this was the pinnacle. It is so important that the CTR passed 30 years was produced again, but using the new technology and materials couldn't be more iconic than this. The thing is when a lot of people say that 964 is the best air-cooled Porsche, RUF still today show that really the 930 could be the one with more potential and much lighter than is younger brother. One thing is certain RUF is a true conneisuer for a few decades which makes it a masterpiece.

[@mbclk65amg]

There are some prime music choices in this video! Glad to see Matt's videos finally!

[@chrisellis7847]

More! More! We want more! Excellent job Matt!

[@mitchhilenski4862]

Great to see Farah having fun making beautiful videos again! I bet he is about this! Long live loafers.

[@ahmadalnaim490]

Wow now Matt is on board... Hagerty is killing it! Awesome stuff!

[@chrisSVT]

Love this video Matt and also love our Podcast! I listen to them at work and irritate everyone (I'm happy though!).

[@basithph8958]

Oh I'm so stoked for this series! And I love the RUF Yellowbird!

[@chrissteinmeyer6119]

I’ve had the same poster of this car in my wall since the late 80’s when I was a kid. It’s still beautiful today!!!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I remember driving RUF cars in Gran Turismo. Other than the Skyline GT-R these were my favorite cars.

[@dogsandyoga1743]

I had that R&T issue, and this has been my favorite car since I was 11...

[@tttigggerrr1]

That video in loafers is epic! What a driver!

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Outstanding! I just wish the episode was twice as long!

[@bk83082]

Thank you for mentioning the loafers in the Fascination video, it's my favorite part. I've actually been shopping for a pair of driving loafers for an upcoming tour of some beautiful Pacific Northwest roads my cousin and I are going on.

[@alessandrofreda4687]

hagerty best automotive channel on yt period

[@raygotz1069]

Such an awesome video, please more epic legendary cars like this, also more back story on the engine and the builder. Keep them coming Matt!

[@jasonbollman]

Bravo Matt Bravo. I kick myself everyday since I sold my modified yellow 930. Truth be told this car is the reason I wanted a porsche so badly. My favorite of all time.

[@bernhardleimbrock4179]

I’ve been waiting for this show and oh my god it is awesome! Thank you hagerty and matt

[@stuartsmellie4966]

Love to see Matt and JF still working together, big up Hagerty for upping their content game. Motor Trend could learn a thing or two

[@impslap7620]

I count myself one of the fortunate ones with a Ruf-VIN RT12 in my garage. Matt is correct on how Ruf really takes it to the next level. Despite being 997-based, it is a completely different experience to driving a 997TT, even one that has been tuned.

[@fvcgt]

Ohh man I'm soo exited for this series! We love Matt! Thank you! 👏👏👏👏

[@michaelgeale9345]

Who the hell could dislike this?

[@mrimpalarider1606]

This was my dream car as a teen in the 90’s. I’ll never have one but I can dream

[@flat6fever680]

Maybe a regular 911 then? The DNA is there and the pride. They are all special.

[@garythecyclingnerd6219]

Being a green horn engineer, I am so much more impressed with cars before the internet, rapid prototyping, and a host of other digital tools I use on the daily

[@michaelday6987]

Very old school Smoking Tire vibe. Add to that a larger video crew and closed roads. Great first episode Matt.

[@pablocespedes5880]

I firstly saw this car in Road &Track Magazine almost 4 decades ago, I still have the issue... Amazing machine!

[@leechampion6538]

Mate I could listen to ya all day! Subscribed from the Uk 👍👍

[@altoticket]

Production value is 10/10, I truly wish Hagerty can keep such high standard in future episodes! Subscribed!

[@marksofronovici5429]

Matt Farah rocks - great show keep it going

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

What separated Ruf from the others was purity of design. He took what was great about the 911 and enhanced it in every way with solid engineering underpinning every decision. Dream car 100%

[@uliwehner]

welcome Matt. see what i did there? :) RUF Porsches are a blast from the past if there ever was one. Thanks for that. I used to drive the same stretch of autobahn they used to validate the top speed on.

[@MarMPB]

Very special beginning of the new show! Welcome! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TommyLGarage]

Add drifts and you’ve got the perfect car show!

[@jching808]

Been waiting for this so much after hearing about the Podcast! Closed road! Yeah Matt!

[@Qnickel27]

Beautiful car, great show! Great to see J.F Musial is still around, I remember him from early /Drive and Fast Lane Daily days

[@Cogito1978]

I was hoping when Matt started talking about his Hagerty series it was gonna be good unlike a couple others that have missed the mark. Expectations exceeded. Much more of this.

[@steveo7220phx]

This might be Matt’s best work. Amazing video.

[@BWGPEI]

Aah Matt - so good to see you healthy. And that Yellow Bird is a sublime piece of work, worthy of your show. All the best with your future work.

[@mornadu]

Matt Farah with quality production. Thats what I like!

[@JDWorkshop-wn9tt]

Matt Farrah is great on The Smoking Tire show too! The right pick by Hagerty to host this!

[@racer193wr]

Learned how to read with road & track circa 1982. Thanks to my grandfather and had a subscription from about then until I could afford to get my own on the 90s. I had all of my grandfathers from the early 70s right up until he passed in 01. Sadly they where mashed and ruined when my roof leaked and soaked all of my keepsakes..

[@JavierCR25]

So Hagerty is taking every great car journalist and concentrating them in a single place. Soon enough we’ll see Chris Harris and Thomas and James here!

[@farishanafiah8461]

Thank you Gran Turismo 2, that started my love for RUF.

[@Geardos1]

This is Tuned but even better production. That's what got me into Farah's stuff originally. Awesome.

[@UnderwaterAlexJones]

Same Production team, JF's work gets better every year.

[@aebk8439]

Matt actually went clean cut to drive the Yellowbird...RESPECT!

[@tobytoxd]

This really is a great video! Thank You! - Alloy Roof is a legend!! :D

[@baileybrewer1172]

Been watching Matt since he started One Takes! Congrats on the new show sir, it’s really good.

[@christopherbellisario9195]

One of my all time favorite 911s...still remember that Road and Track top speed shoot out edition where the Ruf destroyed everyone...legend

[@Kromer0]

Hagerty is blowing up!

[@Krazy_Shorts]

Great vid! I like knowing the history behind cars like this.

[@FeistyPineapple]

Matt Farrah and a RUF? Instant like and click!

[@isaahland4229]

well done! good to see high production quality farah vids again!

[@Snowmirage6453]

This is awesome! can't wait to see more!