The World's Biggest Porsche Festival - Rennsport Reunion 2023 is Porsche's 75th birthday party

[@tallblokesam]

I always enjoy the films that you and Richard put out together. Rennsport looks amazing! It must be so easy to overlook some of the cars due to the massive amount of machinery to try and absorb.

[@robcyster3909]

Nice walk round. So much to see. Crazy . And good to see Richard on the late brake show.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

Vids of you two should happen more often.

[@dotdewatgmail]

This video could've been 2 or 3 hours long and I'd still have watched it all...

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Really?! We don't believe you.

[@dotdewatgmail]

​@@TheLateBrakeShow I'd happily listen to the pair of them talk about 959 fuel filler caps for at least a half hour without blinking.

[@Nozes..]

​@@TheLateBrakeShowI know I would,and I'm not even a big Porsche fan.

[@rallycrosscraig]

Yep me too also loving your beard like knowledge on Porsche (959 bearding!)

[@jryalls]

Me too

[@40spinup]

Thanks for the awesome vid JS, the drone shots at the start were amazing also brilliant to see Sniff in the vid plus I wish you back good mental health day. 👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Many thanks for those wishes. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@seinepettersson]

Just Derek Bell? 14:32 You mean "Five times Le Mans winning champion Derek Bell"?

[@davidmatthews3093]

I’ve got a photo that I took in Angoulême a few years ago of Derek Bell driving a 1920s Speed Six Bentley towing a 962. He had towed it all the way from the U.K.

[@thebigchip]

I loved the way the two pit lane walkers at 11.28 clocked Jonny and it visibly made their day. When asked at the end what they thought of all the Porsche’, they replied “they were ok, but we saw Jonny Smith”

[@russellb1212]

More videos with Richard, really good seeing all these cars, especially after the podcasts

[@shikoku14]

11:02 is it… could it be… yes it is (great background fandom action, unless they thought you were someone else) 😂

[@thetruth1862]

Oh that widebody 944 you all walked right past without a close up broke my heart.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Sorry, we couldn't get close ups of everything frustratingly.

[@jamesenglish8639]

You pair together 👌🏻 you need a joint channel so much personality, humour , knowledge , chemistry 🧪 . Great work 👌🏻👏🏼

[@Sj1bby]

Joint channel 😂 (No English is not my primary or secondary language)

[@mikebull1972]

A lovely blend of TLBS and S&S. Though frankly, I'd watch you two walk around Tesco!

[@kevmagill5163]

I'm just getting into the video and hearing that someone is restomodding 1 of 292, 959's, is grinding my car guy gears. Bruce, make your own. You have the technology and know how... don't mess with an icon, dude. Now back to enjoying these two awesome guys talk about awesome cars... These two together are hilarious and know their stuff! ✌️

[@RaceDayReplay]

Richard's t-shirt says 'The Road Rat'

[@Ricardo79518]

Dear BBC, before you kill off Top Gear, please contact these two about hosting a refreshed, renewed, redesigned version. Many thanks, the viewing public.

[@coyotegeek]

Thanks for the awesome video! I was fortunate enough to be able to be present at Rennsport this year, and I think you did a great job of helping to convey the slack-jawed wonder that results from walking that paddock.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Cheers v much. We felt guilty that we couldn't even cover 10% of it.... M

[@martinlaver007]

Noel Gallagher’s High Idling Area 😂

[@MineshShah]

Speaking of Noel Gallagher: fun fact: both Williams F1 team and Porsche both used Rothmans and Martini advertising livery on their cars: it's all about the 'Cigarettes & Alcohol'!

[@MineshShah]

Speaking of Noel Gallagher... both Porsche (and Williams F1 team) both had Martini and Rothmans advertising livery on their race cars... So it's all just 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' then!

[@jonasfriis2195]

That was no 550 Spyder at 16.11. It was a 356 Speedster race car. @Friis Denmark

[@bennyhannover9361]

Jonny , the 550‘Speedster you saw was a 356B Convertible or Convertible Spider transformed into a racing version. For original cars freaks this is a torment because some cars loose so much of their original character

[@MikeAarset]

James Dean is rolling over in his grave right now :) It almost looked like a Race Speedster.

[@phacomd]

Just a point of correction: Rennsport Reunion is normally every 3 years. Last one was 2018; this one was delayed due to COVID. Had to miss this one. Thank you so much for the video! Cheers!

[@chrisbike77]

Ta 4 the great vid! Pity you didn't get to meet the neo-icon of YTcar people, talking & walk(er) ing with Magnus W, Nicole Johnson & her bunch on camera. Favourite Porsche? Mine was, by form, the 917 'Whale', 934s & especially the 914

[@joeking4206]

Same basic engine for god knows how long. Amazing. Same in bikes as BMW, Moto Guzzi and Ducati. A triumph (excuse the pun) of engineering excellence and marketing.

[@dancollier9837]

I know you two do a podcast together (best podcast btw) but you need to get Richard on the channel more.

[@mrwhiteshorts]

One Porsche i didnt see was Matti Alamakis 930 933 he did European Rally Cross and Pikes Peak with. he had a picnic table hanging off the roof for some reason.

[@bennyhannover9361]

The Porsche tractors are produced by Allgaier Company and this company used a Porsche patent for the four-wheel drive system I believe it was an Austrian Company…

[@adamkiddle]

Love a long form vid with yourself and sniff. I could walk around a multi storey car park all day with you both, except maybe at Luton Airport...

[@Vespastendert]

That 901 i believe was found by a tv crew clearing out a garage for a family in Germany. Turned out out to be the oldest 901 in existence

[@fjahnhogler]

Was that really a 550 Spyder driving by? Looked more like a 356 from the rear fenders!

[@robmcdonald992]

Sorry to be “that guy”, but the car at 16:10 isn’t a 550 Spyder it’s a 356. Personally I blame Richard for not correcting Jonny. Ace video though.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ha! Whoops. So sorry.

[@robmcdonald992]

@@TheLateBrakeShow small price to pay for such sweet, sweet content. Keep up the good work👍👍👍👍

[@jacobroufa]

The 944 you pointed out at 12:25 is a 924 Carrera GTR -- a full race spec model, the highest trim ever of 924 and one of only a handful ever made.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Really? Damn, sorry. I really didn't think I'd got that wrong.

[@jacobroufa]

@@TheLateBrakeShow it happens! I can't imagine how overwhelming that show must have been and you guys recall some pretty arcane facts out of nowhere. Thanks for sharing for everyone that couldn't be there. 😄

[@rallycrosscraig]

@@jacobroufadidnt Derek bell race that model at Le Mans and had a road going one for many many years ? A sweet sweet car!

[@jacobroufa]

@@rallycrosscraig Yes! He liked it so much he got one after he had raced it. Perfect balance. He has nothing but good things to say about it.

[@jacobroufa]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I owe you an apology for this! I just saw a video detailing this car which in fact is a very rare 944 GTR IMSA racecar. I could have sworn it was a 924 GTR.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavSqJeniNF9gsU Very cool details and history of this car. Thanks again for this showcase of all these Porsches and sorry I was completely mistaken!

[@bdeithrick]

Nice to see Richard on the channel. He’s everywhere else. 😜

[@SharpblueCreative]

Surprised not to see any 928’s there, even on this walk around. My personal favourite Porsche.

[@aroncheek5092]

Is there any Vauxhall zafira A there? It's designed by Porsche

[@bicyclist2]

This is absolute heaven. I used to have a 76' 914/4 2.0 when I lived in Mich. I have a uncle in California with a early 70's 911 SC targa. Thankfully I got to ride in it as a teenager. I'm so obsessed with Porsche that I know every car shown here. I wouldn't be at all surprised if you see Jay Leno wandering around here. Thank you.

[@cheharrison7107]

Always good to see you two together, this is a long way from Field of Dreams! Dont suppose there were any 928's? The only Porsche i can see myself driving. Cheers guys.

[@chesswizard31]

There would have been a few I imagine, but they are still unfortunately overshadowed and pushed out by other more recognised models. Especially at a motorsports event.

[@ewadge]

Love having Richard on the channel

[@kenphillips5221]

More Richard on the Late Brake Show please

[@livingwithosteoarthritis.]

You two are ridiculous knowledgeable even the nerds call you nerds

[@caseyparkin5291]

Happy to see my "restoration challenge" faux "rothmans" 944 turbo cup made it in there a few times! Love the content.

[@gingerelvis]

Nice to see the dream team back in front of the camera again! There was so much to take in at this event I can't help but think you could have done with a second camera operator just for cutaways

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

We didn't have the time or resources for that. But you're right.

[@mikea6634]

I liked the lady who recognised you at 11:03 😁😅

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Hadn't noticed this until a few folks have pointed it out. Bless her!

[@surfblue63]

The 550 spyder at 16:00 is not a 550, it's a 356 Speedster.

[@bigl3885]

Correction -- that is Not the first Porsche. The Type 64 is... Chris Harris reviewed it on Top Gear's KZbin channel a short while ago.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

The first badged Porsche then.

[@andytalbot6719]

That # 40 914-6 was heavily featured in the film Le Mans and won the class in 1970, of course

[@msdsinc.2194]

...and finished P6 overall/ a nice secondary checkered flag , complementing the Factory overall Race finish P1 in the 917 !¡

[@rbarreca835]

The 904 is a nice looking Porsche from the 1960's.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

Sounds like the whole event took place in a bee hive.

[@offsideundo]

I was there on the wet, wet Saturday and it was still a life-changing experience. Welcome, Jonny, to the cult of Porsche with you new-to-your Boxster. It is SO MUCH FUN!

[@JonathanEzor]

How dare that Sniff Petrol guy invade The Late Brake Show! :) Great to see you both!

[@robertfonovic3551]

FUN FACT Boris Becker ( tennis player ) purshased his 1st car at 19 yrs of age... A 959 !!!!!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Ruddy hell, did he?

[@robertfonovic3551]

@TheLateBrakeShow certainly did. Top Gear Season 16 episode 2.

[@JBOsurf]

I was there with a mate (world tour from Australia via Stuttgart, autobahn action in a 992 Turbo and driving a GT4 at the Ring, and through the US, finishing up in Monterey for RR7). Thanks for making this video so we could relive this incredible event. In some ways the carparks were almost as good as the pits! However I am concered about Jonny who I understanding is suffering from two detached retinas. This could be the only rational explanation for him suggesting a Carrera GT is ugly. Good luck with the surgery and your recovery Jonny!

[@mrpmclayton]

I agree about the GT being ugly

[@laupakhin]

Well done on the video guys. I'd forgotten that Richard is a total car trivia nerd (even though he reminds us that he's written books on it every week).

[@bennyhannover9361]

Jonny, sorry to correct you the 356 B Super 90 was produced between Summer 1959 and Summer 1963 and it was not the strongest 356 model. The most performance was the 356 Carrera 1600 GT produced 1959 to 1961 with 115 bhp and the 356 2000 Carrera 2 produced 1962 to 1963 with 130 bhp. Racing version 356B Carrera 2000 GS with 155 bhp using an Abarth exhaust system… The last strongest series version produced summer 1963 to summer 1965 356 SC 1.600 with 95 bhp topspeed 187 kmh… The 90 super engine was still used in the 912 version from 1965 to 1969.. when the 914 succeeded

[@DanielDrives]

Finally got a chance to watch this. Great to finally see Rich on the channel, thoroughly enjoyed the walkaround. Never seen so many bloody Porsches! Absolute filth. #OTSOT

[@eamo106]

Bought a 2008 Boxster S and joined the PCA (Porsche Car owners of America) , Went to Boxtoberfest in Fredriksburg Texas. Good weekend, but it was all about status and $$$$ that you had, not a car club, a Seniority and Wealth club. Was supposed to be Boxster owners and there were many, but someone bought a 918 in there. I sold it 5 years later, loved my Porsche but not the people. Snobs .

[@DoubleOSeven007]

VW T3 Singlecab sneaked in there wearing ‘Mercedes’ Toliman alloys! 😉 16m0s

[@willyd-adv]

Anazing video. FYI, The Cayenne Transsyberia won the rally every year it competed. One year just before finishing they turned back and towed their main competitor's broken (Toyota Hilux) over the finish line. It was an amazing car ruined by Chelsea house wife's

[@goosegog]

A LOT of drool-worthy machinery there. Guys, guys, thanks for sharing. A surprising number of Daihatsu Hijets there. What are the slab trucks for, apart from bruising shins? (Two more from them later)

[@bennyhannover9361]

The Carrera GT is maybe Walter Röhrl‘s favorite last Porsche model that he helped to adjust on Nordschleife.. Because this is a real Sauger a 5.0 liter naturally aspirated engine like the old 928 GT and GTS

[@johnhague1102]

Hi guys, constructive criticism. Not one of your best videos. Perhaps I’m over saturated with Porsche this and Porsche that. I prefer you on your own as I feel it’s diluted with Richard as you are both competing for the same airtime. I prefer your more laid back less nervous style, where you have the talent to make you feel it’s just you and the watcher. I love your stuff and look forward to Sunday!! Many thanks!!

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Beginning of the video the Porsche race car and daihatsui pick up both with Hydro Aluminium livery , i was a metrology technician quality engineer for Hydro Aluminium for many years until they closed the leeds Foundry they are Huge in production of Aluminium and most things Automotive having plants many parts of the world. Porsche so got the 959 right what a car for its time, still Impressive now , typical now they are over 25 years old Americans have imported them.

[@jonhirons7467]

Thank you Johnny & Richard for giving those of us who probably will never be able to go , a thoroughly enjoyable insight into such a fabulous event👌

[@jamesallway5934]

Hi All! Was wondering if any one can help. My dad was a massive car fan and a collector of cars ranging from AMG’s to Alpinas. There was nothing he didn’t know about cars. Through time he has a massive collection of super rare car books. Sadly my dad passed 7 years ago and we still have his collection of books. Is there any Motorsport book shops or collectors.

[@patrickmingle]

31:35 Just a casual yellowbird in the background. Which I'd wager is the Bruce Meyer serial number 001 car.

[@Sj1bby]

I could've enjoyed this a lot. If we got to see the amazing vehicles and details that were talked about. Yet the camera hand/editor has a crush on the hosts. I personally don't... I'm more of a carpervert...😊😉 There were many moments when you were gazing at vehicles that the camera hand just filmed you and not the vehicle. Same with the cars that rode by when you were walking around the he pits

[@jimjohns9051]

Genuinely could have made this a series, as others have said. Even tho sniff looked liked he had a sniff 😂

[@johnboydTx]

Outstanding 👏👏👏 great episode . I could watch this all day ... I enjoyed the tractors 🚜 not many in the states 😔 . Happy Motoring ✌️🤠🍻🍻

[@nickclaydon7721]

Being a Porsche nerd, this really floats my boat. I’d love to go to this. If I could just stroll around there with these two, that would be even better. Great video!

[@cyrilcordelier8418]

Great show, thank you for taking us along to this amazing Porsche gathering that is this rennsport 7!

[@bobbybawbager]

This is cool and all! But I just wana watch you work on that old boxster 😂

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Oh to be rich enough to fly your amazing car around the world to attend these events!

[@richardheasman]

Nice to see Richard with you... lovely, sweet sweet Porsche festival. Richard, nice Japanese Road Rat T-shirt 😊

[@iwannabentley]

You didn't even go and see the Porsche Arbarth that was by the F1 car. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Ohhh Johnny

[@NewCastleIndiana]

:03 from that angle it doesn’t even look like the corkscrew. I’ve been in that photographer tower just left of Center. That part of the track isn’t even recognizable in this moment.

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Honda Cub and you just walked right past.. lovely video thanks for sharing.

[@jimbuilds]

I enjoyed the smith and sniff episode on Rennspaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuutttttttaaaahhhhh so loved seeing the video too. It would be good to see Jonny and Richard doing more events etc together on that side of things.

[@jeremyrigden9200]

Not any 928 or 944 strange. Great video I could spend weeks wondering around, thanks.

[@rbslammed6163]

Canepa essentially charges you 1.6 million dollars for 50k dollars worth of parts and then sells the parts he replaces and probably recoups twice as much

[@davidmatthews3093]

I almost choked when I heard the comment about how futuristic the interior of a 911 must have been. Have you ever been inside an early example?

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Porsche is my favourite manufacturer by a country mile ! Only thing that sullies the brand are those dog shit SUVs !

[@alistairneish5033]

16.34. Elton Muskys new cyber golf buggy makes an appearance!!

[@Nintendo8bit]

What? No 928 😄 Are 928 the new unloved Porsche just like the 914 was?

[@dwftube]

09:59 I always knew there was something weird about Jonny, but could never put my finger on it...

[@klintonkacatin]

This gives me PTSD from Luft 9. That tractor reminded me of the oscar mayer wienermobile

[@matkli88]

Oh look, at 30:34 no-name full suspension mountain bike guy parked his wheels next to the campertruck 😃

[@scottfielding6179]

This was my second RR, and it keeps getting better. I can't wait until 2028!

[@surfblue63]

804 was not the only F1 Porsche, there was also the 787, which came before.

[@TimInertiatic]

I think Ford could definitely do a rennsport style thing. In Essex obviously

[@martinogold]

If it's $1.6 million to resto-mod the 959, how much would it be to put it back to stock?

[@alexmaddox2255]

The 918 could be released today and it would still look futuristic. Brilliant design.

[@RussellCope]

Porter holds his arms out to the side of his body like that famous fake bigfoot video. Love the man and I mean no disrespect. But once you see it you can't unsee it.

[@softhotty]

This film should be named two dudes blabbing walking amongst Porsches.

[@emmajacobs5575]

This worked so much better as a video than the podcast you guys did - that was the first Smith and Sniff that I gave up listening half way through

[@RaceDayReplay]

That earliest Porsche was at the Festival of Speed this year as well

[@rogeryoung3587]

Two blokes on holiday, visiting a car show, pointing at things and attempting banter. Seemingly no insider connections to share.

[@nickay2549]

not being over critial or anything, but can the camera person spend more time filming the cars with your commentary rather than filming you? I wana see the cars lol

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Might as well drink some Scotch Whiskey with friends, right on!

[@diyforlife2809]

Like Ronald McDonald ?! He is a bit of a Clown ! Nice Walkaround though :)

[@matthewjames4268]

When I get my 964 I'll drive it down from Calgary. What a cool event.

[@JF-4444]

It is not held every 5 years. I'm not sure the cadence has been totally regular but this is rennsport reunion 7 and it didn't start 30 years ago. I think it's every 3 years and they might have missed a year here and there.

[@cromulentparty]

I think that was the CGT prototype Jonny! Automatic transmission.