This Guy Built His Dream Jaguar D-Type | Eᴘ2: Aᴜsᴛʀᴀʟɪᴀ

I meet up with Johnny, a classic car enthusiast who lives just outside Brisbane. He has spent the last couple of years building the car of his idol, Mike Hawthorn.
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[@peep5118]

Nothing wrong with a replica I really don’t understand the hate towards them - especially classics

[@cromulentparty]

especially when the real thing is $10,000,000 !

[@kimi88cz]

I do not see any hate there..amazing car

[@slehbenhamida3689]

The hate on replicas comes from people who have never been in one. I've recently been in a Porsche 550 Spyder replica, there is no way anyone is buying the real car, and the replica was just incredible and totally delivered on the road: Looks and performance wise.

[@thedownshiftchannel]

The hate for replicas comes from Toyota MR2s

[@emmanuellehuu8818]

I really don't understand the hate either... in the guitar industry, replicas are like the holy grail... (nocaster 51 custom shop from fender springs to mind)

[@ashton_ising2841]

0:16 Wild Sam Appears From Absolute Nowhere.. Didn't Expect That From An Intro 😂

[@markkemmish1]

Came from down under 🙄

[@adihirve2253]

Will you use Great ball, ultra ball or master ball to catch it ?

[@frederickontour1478]

Was really nice haha

[@denisspratt926]

Now that is a great video. Even though it is a replica, it is still a great car. And that he lets you drive it. Wow, that is seriously cool. Great job. Keep up the excellent work.

[@sfg-supercarsfromgotham9537]

Fantastic idea if you want a useable car that drives better than the original.

[@barrytele4448]

Class video. As if the owner wasn’t a big enough legend for building the car, he shows he is also a true gent by letting you drive.

[@_chenn]

Love it when owners encourage giving it the beans! Awesome 👏🏼

[@chicken888]

You’re living the dream mate. Glad to be following this journey with you since the 4C days

[@bassbo1]

Exactly the time i started with Sam's channel :-D 4C !

[@kendrickgoat]

Been following since the tt days when he was chasing an f40 but yh

[@sfg-supercarsfromgotham9537]

Robert Jun Yin 4c would have been great car for the trip

[@chicken888]

SFG - Supercars from Gotham you’re on your own buddy lol. I couldn’t imagine how impractical the trip would be in a 4c

[@sfg-supercarsfromgotham9537]

Robert Jun Yin who cares about practicality we’re freaks

[@shanescarlife]

Well that was just bloody cool!

[@l.p.6835]

It’s absolutely fine to build a replica off the right basis. It’s not like building a Ferrari replica off an MR2 or Fiero.

[@williampowell9013]

So was it built on a D-Type chassis?

[@lifesabeach3036]

@@williampowell9013 By my understanding it was built on a chassis with similar architecture to a D-Type.. so it's not nearly the same thing as a MR2 with a bodykit. Obviously there's not going to be an affordable D-Type chassis just floating around.

[@l.p.6835]

William Powell He explains that it’s based on a Jaguar E type (or XK-E in the US) which basically was the road going version of the D type.

[@ellisd82]

That guys is an absolute legend! What a guy and what a car!

[@cllris]

What a dude to let you drive it too. Kicking off this trip in style Sam!

[@venom5809]

My god that thing is just beautiful.

[@beimanis]

This is some proper TV-level content, and I actually find it much more interesting than the scripted nonsense of Grand Tour.

[@tbillington]

So weird seeing you on roads that I drive every day to get to work.

[@vijeetsharma2507]

My drive to school is filled with traffic and suburban roads. You our lucky if you get to drive that road everyday.

[@nf9563]

Just weird seeing someone sort of famous actually in this country. No one visits Australia

[@crypticcpi]

Yeah... he was just down the road from me, I could've taken him to so many good driving roads and tourist spots around here.

[@kellinpatler]

THIS is what being a car enthusiast is all about. Sharing your car(s) and experiences with other enthusiasts. Good on you for jumping behind the wheel!

[@PSMotorsport]

What a cool guy letting you have a drive!

[@dan862plus]

True care guy, he got giddy when he got near the wheel. Love it!

[@mopar4656]

Saw this car today, while heading to the Gold Coast, from Beaudesert. Bloody marvelous! Hats off to this bloke, for his vision, and getting it road registered, for everyday use. Thanks for posting!

[@steves.922]

My all time dream car, replica or not. He is living the dream. Sam, how fortunate you are to experience the visceral feeling of driving such a machine. Great job, young man.

[@injongchoi7165]

My kudos for achieving his dream! Living his life to the fullest with a car that won't give him any problem like the original would! Well done, Sir!

[@EdwardV20]

He's not pretending it's the real deal, but the look just adds to the experience. The story behind certain cars make them as cool as the original sometimes. Really cool thing!

[@jameseli5782]

Passion In - Passion Out - Drive it - Love it! Brilliant!

[@allanreardon]

Setting the bar so high so early on DTW. Awesome clip.

[@onkouth]

That is a beautiful thing, when you build a replica of an iconic car simply because you love it that much then it should be admired. Jonny obviously did a great job with it and I for one think it’s amazing, anyone who wouldn’t feel special driving around in that is not a true petrol head!

[@ReaganManns]

Sam, this content is incredible!! I am so happy you are doing Drive The World, you are producing by far and away the most interesting, diverse and entertaining content of any of the automotive KZbinrs. Cannot wait to catchup when you get over to the West Coast of Australia (Perth)

[@tunes4life]

Now that's an absolutely wicked vlog! Brilliant mate! Looking forward to what else you got coming!!!

[@nigelthomas5476]

What a great way to kick off the “Tour”. I’m so happy for you - the experiences you will have (had) will be amazing, true life long memories! Safe and happy travels - amazing job, can’t wait for future vids. Cheers

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

There’s kit cars, then there’s stuff like this. This is in a different league to your average 7 or cobra kit.

[@blueman5924]

Jabber 1974 Yeh, that shifter throw was short and tight. No wobble in the stick at all.

[@ananthukrishnan692]

Wishing you all the best... Have a safe journey throughout the year

[@quintennn]

The part where you start driving is mega! It's great to see your passion for cars even though you are probably used to all these beautiful cars by now. The love of cars never dies. Great video Sam! And Johnny: great car man! Love it

[@KeriBeal]

What an absolute legend letting you have a go! Such an awesome car - you lucky sod!

[@jo05dk]

VERY cool build! Fantastic looking car. Can't believe he let you drive it. Don't think i would have dared taking the wheel tbh, so i totally understand why you freaked out :) I love that we have people like this man, who dare do things like this instead of being held back by respect (for lack of better word) for the real deal. Dare to dream man! :)

[@MrDouchoid]

Rad. This man here is easily one of the coolest people featured on the channel.

[@hilmydjunaedi2617]

That guy is a legend! Fully respected. *great content as usual Sam! Hope everything will be okay and 'drive the world' will be lit for sure!*

[@darrenparfitt1520]

What a stunning recreation and a very modest guy. Great job. Looking forward to more “drive the world”

[@rutger208]

Wow that was awesome! Your appreciation and respect when he let you have a go in it was great to see!

[@SuperAwaugh]

What a start to Drive the World. Amazing. I’m sure there are many more experiences like this to come. Best of luck this year.

[@MASTEROFTREYARCH]

Production just on point mate, keep up the excellent work!

[@StuartWooster]

I was beaming from ear to ear at your reaction to be able to drive the car - a true gent you found on day 2 Sam! A well deserved experience :) Bring on the next video!

[@tangerinealarm]

Great video, the production, your observations, the sheer enjoyment, it's all fantastic.

[@eichler721]

Great content and video. Love the new year content so far

[@simonverigotta41]

What a guy, what a car, what a location. Nailed it Sam. Some awesome videos to look forward to this year!

[@GonZaaa06]

Crazy content! It’s awesome seeing your progression from when you were spotting cars in London from the Alfa 4C to this kind of content driving a classic in Australia. Congrats Sam! Looking forward for more content like this!!

[@oliverjohnston9124]

Honestly, one of the best video's you've ever made. Really made me feel good!

[@obi-wankenobi7160]

Wow that video had me smiling, can't believe he let you drive that D type!! And you killed it btw, can't wait to watch every video this year!

[@LPHH_97]

#DriveTheWorld is off to a great start Sam! Looking forward to the next 12 months of content and the new #BehindTheGlass format! Very happy and proud to support this channel.

[@YuwanThayakaran]

The editing is on point especially at 0:15 Lovely car too!

[@ferrellmontgomery4703]

Absolutely stunning!! Great content, Sam!!

[@Joostvis]

Another great video, Sam! Really digging the music and cinematics and looking forward to this year's content.

[@oldmanjenkins38]

He did some bang up work with that car. Great video Sam!

[@Vampirebear13]

Only your 2nd day of your world tour and it's already EPIC. This was a fantastic video Sam. Ahh the joys of a wide ratio 5 speed manual transmission while wrapped inside a classic Jag. There aren't enough words to do this justice. And Jonny is a truly top shelf gentleman.THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@funkyphil]

Fantastic video. Watching your channel this year is going to be a roller coaster of a journey and I for one am with you all the way. Great stuff. 👍

[@fredrikwalmann9289]

Loving this so far!

[@musicman1987jb]

Absolutely brilliant video Sam. What a legend!

[@MrPeterDWatson]

Great video Sam! Hats off to Johnny, certainly has got his act together....completed what he set out to do and has done a great job of it. Well done mate!

[@BMW7series251]

Brilliant video Sam. Keep them coming and enjoy Oz.

[@stevecookson61]

Just watched this video and smiled all the way through .... amazing video with an awesome car !

[@grahambruce155]

Wow! Day 2 of Drive The World! What a privilege to get to drive the car also. Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us! Good job, keep it up

[@angustillett2649]

Was awesome to meet your yesterday mate! best of luck with the rest of the trip, i cant wait to see whats to come

[@avinashlp713]

what a beautiful build that is!!! cheers to that guy

[@WillSatchwell]

Loving the new Intro Sam! Great video!! This years gonna be amazing if this is anything to go by!!

[@ThibauTM]

I'm glad i supported your project on KS bicause i think it's only the start and it's already awesome ! Keep the excellent work and give us a part of the world to watch. And most of all, enjoy it to the max Sam !

[@TheZmt325]

One hell of a start for the series!!

[@sadubone]

absolutely love how this round the world series is starting off. this is exactly the kind of content i love to see. ps you looked good driving it too.

[@m55rwm]

Love it Sam... Cracking start to DTW

[@playwithdom]

Great work champ, videos like this may have less clicks but much, much more quality viewers who appreciate all cars in a similar way you do. Enjoy Sydney, we gonna have a scorcher this coming week!

[@santerismal]

What a great start to your journey with that beauty!

[@brixtonsaint]

Now that was a welcome surprise. Hopefully plenty of retro, classic and vintage to come on your epic journey.

[@VideoGamerGuy]

Great editing - really nice to see you fresh after the break with some awesome content 😄 keep it up!

[@mrbagitos]

Great start to Drive the world. Got a feeling it is going to be a good year. All the best.

[@hadiyousef]

drive the world is brilliant. Excellent job standing out from your KZbin peers. I will be thumbsing up every video purely out of support for such a bold and smart direction you’ve taken.

[@HummerPsy]

Amazing video Sam! Thanks a lot for it!

[@emilyw3192]

This makes me sooooo excited for the rest of the year Sam! What an insane video!! 😱😍

[@joelbrand1017]

Wow what a start for Drive The World! Great video.

[@AsgerMadsen96]

What an awesome car! Drive the world is already flipping great!

[@guinn2415]

Looks and sounds incredible, and I love that he can drive it everyday . Great job

[@trifix]

It was like watching a tv-show. AWESOME content! Can't wait for the world tour to continue!!

[@MaxMountainWorld]

Congrats the 400K... respect to my fave KZbinr, Legend...

[@chrisdyson5513]

Beautiful scenery in opening montage, Cool soundtrack and amazing car. Don’t care that it is a replica. Great start to the series.

[@Easytiger4142]

What a lovely car. Sounds great and looks amazing. Great video

[@davecooper5951]

Great car. Great music (Blues !)......Well done - couldn't be better

[@slehbenhamida3689]

Absolutely, I totally agree with what you said Sam. I've been recently in a Porsche 550 Spyder replica and my god that thing is just incredible.

[@jackhayward4810]

Best video of drive the world so far 👏👏

[@francoisg3500]

It is great to see the POV Vlog make a return for the special moments of the D Types drive!!

[@jaguarclubrussia7948]

Fantastic feeling to see the D-Type from the driver seat!

[@user-yr9hp5sv9t]

Beautiful car & great video Sam. Enjoy Australia,best country in the world!

[@maxheadroom7687]

Top guy, and my favourite Jag of all time!! Fantastic video, thanks from a Pom in Western Australia😎🇦🇺👍 Love originals and love replicas too so no hate here!

[@vedelcarby773]

Super video sam. Looking forward to the next drive the world video. Top you tuber

[@jamme1r0]

What a legend! And what a great video!

[@jvh8311]

Isanely good video mate, overall so excited that you're doing #drivetheworld. You're definitely the best en most original automotive KZbinr of this moment!!

[@JohnMHazlewood]

Just so cool that you were able to drive it. Must have given you goosebumps. Wierd seeing you driving on roads i know and drive. Safe travels for the adventures to come. Keep up the great content.

[@michaelkey1124]

He let you drive it?! That's the mark of a true car enthusiast... wanting someone else to enjoy the experience you get to have every time you drive. What a way to start off #DriveTheWorld!

[@sureshot70]

Wonder if Johnny would have liked to drive a Porsche?

[@MoreThanCars]

Love this!!! that car is amazing.

[@chisler26]

Great video and what a really cool guy to let you drive his dream, and it's still only day two!

[@wilakroyd]

Sam, this is becoming my fav channel. You're nailing the content... and that 911 is beaut

[@michaelovenden2483]

Great vlog and what a great guy for letting you drive that amazing car 👍

[@Olivergoodchild2]

Honestly I think replicas are almost better, you get a completely different driving experiance than anything else not he road, it doesn't cost as much up front and then you don't have to be as afraid to use it meaning you get to enjoy it more. Amazing guy, amazing car, amazing video!

[@davidreynolds81]

Got to love Aussies for their hot rods/kit cars love! My father-in-law built a Shelby Cobra!! Awesome

[@mikerr8462]

Now thats a replica I can respect! Very nice work! Love it!

[@MisterMZEECars]

This journey has definitely started on a very high note. Great going Sam! Love the video :)

[@Maurice_Moss]

Love this type of content, unique owner experiences is what cars are all about