Tom Talks: Showroom Tour with McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown | Formula 1 Stories & Current Stock

On this episode of 'Tom Talks' we are joined in the showroom by McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
Tom takes Zak for a tour of the showroom, they discuss some of the cars we currently have in stock and we are sure you'll love it as our stock has never been so incredible at any one single time. From Formula One cars (which you won't be surprised to hear Zak has a soft spot for) to the likes of a Ferrari 250 GTO, the only surviving Le Mans winning Works Jaguar, Zagato bodied Aston Martin and Ferrari, a very special Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 plus a host of hypercard are just some of the treats you'll see and hear about.
If that's not enough, we hear more about Zak's love for cars, where it all started and he and Tom share some very interesting stories.
We hope you enjoy!

[@daveybaby10]

Amazing video of two genuine petrol heads…Zak’s by far the nicest guy and what’s he’s done at McLaren in the last few years is nothing short of a miracle…..great video Tom just wish you’d upload more

[@leozebiosthor6242]

Not sure that there s another place on earth where you can casually walk in and admire a 250 GTO. Best show room ever.

[@tourqualitygolf]

Phenomenal car guy content. No music no script just chatting about motor sports and the history of it.

[@user-su4en2vh8z]

When you watch this video it is easy to see why Tom is at the very top of his game. Very good well done.

[@cliveargyle5237]

The best Tom talks so far!!

[@noelht1]

I like Zak brown I think he’s a good guy. You can tell his character. And Tom is coming into his element showing him around this. I’m enjoying this video. Some wonderful finery in that show room this time I can imagine Tom. Get polishing lads. Zak Brown is coming. Maybe he’s bringing his cheque-book

[@texaspinzgauer]

Both experts, both passionate and both wildly successful in their respective disciplines.

[@stevhick7515]

Amazing. Two guys who have worked super hard to get where they are and have what they have, but neither come across as pretentious. Would love to listen to them talk for hours.

[@martinboulden4388]

Incredibly high quality content - Brilliant.

[@robertelliot9508]

Slim Borgudd was a Swedish racing driver. I was at a Swedish Kubb Alfa meeting at Karlskoga race track in 1976. Alfa Romeo Sweden had employed Slim for the day to demonstrate the current Alfa line up and I was very fortunate to be driven round the track by Slim in a new alfetta 1.8gt. The way he threw that bog standard brand new car round the track has stayed with me for 50 years. RIP Slim.

[@l1a146]

Great video. Im a big fan of Zak. Always happy to do interviews and share things with the public. Knows what He's good at and does it well. Deep down, just a car guy, but a student of motor racing history. Id love to spend an afternoon with him over a couple of beers just talking cars.

[@audioisgood]

The line from Zac around the three minute mark about how much value the car increased in a few short years is what these videos are all about. Brilliant, yet subtle marketing Tom.

[@GiordanoPompilii]

Mr. Brown, you have my respects. What a video, keep it for posterity. Thanks

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Tom Hartley greatest of all time. Only 12 good 250GTOs in the world? now that's a spicy topic!

[@kevletmein]

Tom’s knowledge is unbelievable. Fascinating video to watch.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks!

[@spom3445]

how to tell if two people are rich rich: 'so which williams do *you* have?' 'Oh i have...'

[@PaulPNK]

@ THJ please don’t ever give up that fanatical passion you have for cars ❤ it’s incredible

[@colinhawkins6853]

Excellent as always. Just need to get Bernie on!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Who knows!...

[@CALVINBYKELVIN]

Thank you, Sirs. This episode was as informative as it was emotional. Zak Brown is a really interesting man, and this episode has made me a fan of him. Sirs, thank you very much for doing this show. It was time well spent.

[@NigelTufnel612]

I can't believe Brown walked out without either the '75 Lauda Ferrari or the MP4-22.

[@francoiscoetzee1271]

Two of my favourite car guys ever. You have to admire Zack and Tom they are real, say it like it is. Great roll-models for generations to come. Great work gents keep kicking-ass and taking names!

[@alexrussell4353]

My neighbour worked, as a mechanic, with Slim Borgudd during the 70's, including a lot of time in Sweden, and has quite a few great stories about their time together.

[@MrOkw1]

cannot express how fond i am watchign this episode, really apprecaite for the production

[@STEVEHARLEY1959]

FANTASTIC interview and episode with 2 of the most humble multi millionaires ive ever seen. So knowledgeable. My new favourite, Hartley. Dont change ,either of you

[@Jimmy_Moon]

Zak is a fan. A true fan and it's amazing to see. I'm a supporter (fan) of the background people who drive and influence the sport. Zak is in my top 5 people who are great ambassadors for the industry/sport.

[@stevevincent6931]

I was lucky enough to meet Zak when UA participated in BTCC. He is genuinely one of the nicest guys and his knowledge of cars, drivers and motorsport in general is amazing and his passion so obvious.

[@Ada..D]

Great stuff. Many thanks Tom. These vlogs are the only chance most of us ever get to actually hear about cars like this.

[@andreww8941]

Could watch/listen to this conversation literally allllll day long. Absolutely love the channel and love the content. Keep up the phenomenal work! Thank you gentlemen for the excellent convo.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@XanderHage]

2 blokes/friends talking cars with absolut calm. Made me feel nostalgic. Great VIdeo Tom. Best wishes from Germany!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BigStuCorby]

What incredible Knowledge Tom has

[@jacobhodson7511]

Ah ha imagine pulling up at Screwfix next door and watching Zak hop out his car 😂

[@donjohnson4368]

Tom Jnr is the only Hartley I like to watch, the other two are, sorry to say, but seem to be up their own backsides

[@britishempire3342]

Zak is my idol....i bleed mclaren...so grateful to him the way he turned mclaren around

[@nordog55]

What a genuine guy. Good Edition.

[@Dixlive]

1:56 Few zip from that corona but Zak already feeling it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chadwick988]

That was great. I love listening to Zac and his passion for motorsport. His passion is showing with Mclaren and there progress up the field.

[@Argiers]

Great video. 288 GTO one of my all time favourites, ever since I saw one at The Patrick Collection in Birmingham many years ago. Just wish Zak hadn't interrupted Tom mid-sentence on multiple occasions when he was about to say something interesting!

[@davidchambers7622]

Possibly the best Tom talks,immense knowledge and enthusiasm, I loved every minute.

[@alansheard553]

Came by this by accident but what a great entertaining, interesting way to spend 40 minutes. Two men who really love their cars, A man who owns Andretti's 79 lotus which I saw at the 79 British GP, (last time I saw my hero Ronnie Peterson before he died later that year) has my admiration. Will be watching more of your videos Tom.

[@noelht1]

17:10 I’ve just had a nosy at the last time a 250 GTO sold. I think it was in the region of about €48 million. And this is a nice one that Tom has there.

[@darrenpugh8576]

Keep your art galleries, THAT'S my art gallery!

[@mlepyromat]

Great video Tom and Zak

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidchan4443]

Two classy guys! Enjoyed it immensely. Thank you.

[@adambritain5774]

I thought i knew a lot about cars 😂 THJ just on a completely different level. Fascinating to listen to them speak with such authority and knowledge.

[@sja9836]

Love it! Thanks for another superb episode. Two of my favourite gentlemen.

[@callesierra]

Fantastic video of two really classy knowledgeable car guys. Thank you ,what a great Privelidge to see these two.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Our pleasure!

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

MY GOD !!!!!! what a interview ,, piece ,, brilliant

[@sdmnsdb]

One of the best “car talk” videos on youtube right now. Next level knowledge

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Wow, thanks!

[@julianthompson9824]

If you’re wondering, Tom really is as down to earth and personable in the flesh as he is in the video 😊

[@Csl74csl]

Very nice thank you! Dream makers together…

[@DavidBoreham-kk9dx]

Thanks Tom great to see both of you just shooting the breeze great post and great cars as well

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks David.

[@adamtrewella]

What a fantastic video with 2 guys I could listen to and learn from forever thanks gents

[@Otrain82]

So good, I had to watch the video twice to adsorb all the knowledge shared in the video!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

We are pleased!

[@jimpydj]

Amazing seeing all these cars and hearing you both talk so passionately about them. I would love to see all these cars in person and Zak's collection. Simply awesome!

[@markscenic8331]

Showroom tour? Museum tour. What a collection.

[@Kempy89]

What an unbelievably insane collection of cars. The insanity only matched by the incredible level of knowledge.

[@Seeeeeds]

Didn't think I would watch this whole video and now I am at the end wishing it was twice as long. Great stuff Tom & Zak

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewgiblin3468]

Incredible video!! I didn’t know Zak was this type of collector very cool!!

[@kings3803]

Wow he is a proper car guy great to see he is not just another suit running a car company. Could listen to you two talk cars all day and learn so much.

[@Harrison.12]

What a fantastic video for me best yet both so knowledgeable both these guys 👍 super content thanks Tom.

[@Rennie60502]

Always one of the most thought provoking, intelligent channels on You Tube. The vehicles are always exquisite.

[@andrew6793]

I won £4.10 on last nights euro millions, another go next week and I might be buying the F40 off Tom

[@twindigo]

Just a 80 mill 250 GTO casually sitting in the collection. My fav car since I was a kid and had my prized burago model

[@stuartcudlip223]

Zac, every credit and Thankyou for being the way you are👍🏻

[@WilliamReid-n3t]

I enjoyed that video, great tour and Zak was really into it all.

[@user-io5rk6kx3f]

Great video Tom, fascinating discussion between you & Zak.

[@AlonzoStainbank]

Top tier content. Two automotive connoisseurs

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Cheers!

[@don7680]

Great video. Zak has done a terrific job turning around McLaren, and is a really good guy!

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

We agree!

[@timhodgson5738]

Fantastic video. Only recently started getting the "older" car bug and its purely down to these Tom Talks!

[@intheknow129]

What a great video Tom, such incite and like watching two mates just talk (amazing) cars.

[@JaesGarage93]

So much history in one place it’s AMAZING

[@AaronSMcC]

Love these walk around videos - Zak is awesome too and a true petrolhead

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you like them!

[@milesgreen9705]

Two mins in and I love it. Bet Zak didn't bring the cheque book!!

[@IslaSprollie]

Zak is an awesome guy. 288 is my dream car.

[@Sean084]

Loved this one mate. Had a thought, if you pour the coloured half of the head first the clear would seep around the colour, in the same way the green did in this vid, creating a clear finish you can just polish. You could also paint or finish the flat side of the coloured piece, say black, then it wouldn’t reflect through the clear half like the green did? Hope that all makes sense or can be helpful.

[@stephengamble9388]

What a nice bloke ! I can say I have something in common with Mr Brown. I had a VW Jetta as well.

[@DevinJHiggins]

Gotta say, Zak is such a breath of fresh air in F1. Love what he's done with McLaren and looking forward to them being a contender in 2025 and beyond.

[@schmoopyboopy]

This was so so so good. Thank you for the time and effort! I watched it twice😊

[@The_ZeroLine]

It’s great to see a Williams right at the front of the thumbnail. 😂 And the man who designed it will be going to AMF1.

[@AJKing8]

41:34 That moment when you and bro get a strong connection on a handshake

[@arthurosborne2445]

Each video and guest gets better, great content.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you like them!

[@MrSamsmithmard]

Class video thank you Tom for taking us with you for these chats

[@MB-xk2nn]

Wait what !!!! The helmet they put in his coffin!!!! You been grave digging Tom haha

[@wallyr.7854]

Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 bravo 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, I love this channel, but this has been my favorite episode thus far, I loved it ❤. Outstanding, pure and simply great. I so wish I could be there hanging out and drinking a Corona 🍺, chatting with these two icons of the automotive world ☺️

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@PurpleSectors]

"people who know 288's"... Yep, we're out here Zak 👊🏽

[@dobbo4596]

Really enjoy your videos Tom very classy and a great knowledge, also Zak such a passion for race cars and motorsport history.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ericx122]

Wow, what a class act. Thank you.

[@msrx8ajr]

Great content. Such a likeable guy.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Much appreciated!

[@porkster5924]

Would love to see Zac’s collection on here.

[@Carljack80]

Nice and great connection with the handshake at the end 🤝 💥

[@sorenklausbo5685]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing the amazing anecdotes and great company 🙏👌🏁

[@michaelmarlowe9427]

right up there as one of the best videos you have done....a breath taking collection of motoring history and style.

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Wow, thanks!

[@jakkovaningen8350]

Absolutely fantastic video. Love the honesty and pure passion ❤

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Thanks so much!

[@richardmortimer8147]

Yes, the 'Camel' Williams livery started in 1985 with Rosberg and Mansell. Then, 'Rothmans' from 1994 to 1997.

[@V111HRD]

I'm only half way through and it's great 😊

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

We’re glad you’re enjoying it!

[@nicinterlagos4515]

Gotta feeling the whole interview was actually a plot to sell Zak the #2 McLaren. Winner with Lewis, Alonso and a win in the US. Zak is already calling his guy to wire the $!

[@gareththwaite5128]

Two car nerds chatting. Great video!

[@titor8017]

This was an awesome video.

[@DRRCreations]

Fantastic video! Thank you! 😃

[@TomHartleyJnrLtd]

Glad you liked it!

[@redchristy]

Looking forward to this 👍