We Drove Colin McRae's 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC Car! | Carfection 4K

Henry Catchpole realises one of his wildest dreams - driving Colin McRae's 1997 Safari-winning Subaru Impreza WRC car.
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[@michaelgakanga]

So many KZbinrs drive like grandmas on tracks and say it was exhilarating. Props for thrashing that car such that I can see you're moving fast on video. Keep it up

[@michaelsteffensen6844]

That's because most of them can't drive. This guy can, and so can Chris Harris, but Top Gear stole him so his channel is dead.

[@feke5987]

@@michaelsteffensen6844 Chris Harris is much better on his own. The format of Top gear that they just continued from the Clarkson days doesn't suit him at all. They honestly should've revamped the whole show.

[@mc1996]

Right? Take a look at David from Driving Experience (amazing channel) on his last video driving a Group B Rally Winner on the road. And driving it...not cruising :D

[@adlibbed2138]

@@michaelsteffensen6844 Harris actually (used to) participating in the VLN N24 and Blancpain Endurance series, which sorta explains his driving skills

[@BigMatt202]

Honestly, Colin wouldn't have it any other way... "If in doubt, flat out!!"

[@James-oo1yq]

"If in doubt...flat out!" McRae the legend. RIP

[@sergiosaunier]

Being both a McRae and a Subaru WRC team fan, I almost cried watching this.

[@pedrohenrique-gb1kt]

Me too

[@sergiosaunier]

Good man. They are both sorely missed.

[@tariqissak3722]

Only sweet memories left,nothing like the impreza gc8 n mc rae.😉👍

[@josephmanojk2344]

R.I.P legend

[@duxky1609]

Me to big time

[@FlatOutBrasil]

Just wonderful. What a dream to have this opportunity. Thanks for the video!

[@CineGui]

Rally cars really are something else

[@777Balt]

Best car video of 2019 without a doubt.

[@An0nym0usTig3r]

If there were clips of the pure sound of the car without the music, then it would be

[@dorianreyes2373]

Bro I thought the exact same thing!

[@chrisl8680]

No that would be the top gear video of the first Porsche watch it if you haven’t.

[@ObsesifAdam]

Absolutely :)

[@채소-z9i]

No one can disagree

[@Kapil-Patel]

"if in doubt, flat out"

[@hondamanvtec2894]

When in doubt. Pimp my Riiiiide

[@markusantonio4866]

@@hondamanvtec2894 x-zibit

[@360nastybusiness]

Eh no..

[@hondamanvtec2894]

@@360nastybusiness eh..Yes

[@nunocosta1060]

Eh...lol

[@Shakes23100]

I saw this very car back in the Safari in 97 back here in Kenya. On the day that WRC announces a return of the Safari Rally to the 2020 calendar i really appreciated this clip. Simply Brilliant!!

[@wolfboy20]

@Roger Dodger im in!

[@oleketon5733]

Yea i also remember this car racing in the plains of kajiado

[@markeames5115]

Henry, I’ve followed your career since your early Evo days and can appreciate just how much this experience meant to you, thank you for making it possible for us to come along for the ride. Outstanding

[@asaero92]

....or as i used ti call him when i was youger: Colin McRally

[@dusanj]

Lol, i thought i was the only idiot that called him that 😂

[@richlincoln1824]

I used to call him Colin McCrash

[@CryMoar_]

cos Germany has no sense of humour :)

[@tjpj1919]

Catchpole with the full send

[@buddysinsight9834]

I went to pick up a dishwasher for my daughter and the bloke had two of Colin McRae’s cars in his garage. One Subaru and the other was his ford focus. They looked beautiful. A clutch for the focus was £12k. This bloke was in communication with Colin’s dad.👍

[@h.cedric8157]

Befriend the bloke then

[@i-never-look-at-replies-lol]

Wait...your daughter's a female, so isn't she the dishwasher?

[@divanosoba9658]

who the fuck buys a used dishwasher

[@fingmoron]

@@divanosoba9658 might not be bought, these things are difficult to get rid of alone. Sometimes people list things to get rid.

[@divanosoba9658]

@@fingmoron if only you could read properly: "I went to pick up a dishwasher for my daughter" . That means he bought it used for his daughter.

[@TG-pd3ft]

The profile of those gravel tyres looks so high! Well done to this chap for keeping this piece of history alive. Love the line "If I had just one more tank of fuel..."

[@DursunX]

that line is on par with "your last meal". so poignant

[@OaksCU1]

You can really see how fun this car is too drive, usually that doesn’t translate to video but this looked like something very special.

[@Harry92evers]

Carfection has got to be without a shadow of a doubt the best motoring channel on youtube at the moment, Ive yet to see Henry do a bad video. Id love to see an all new motoring show with Henry, Mr JWW, Chris Harris and Jethro Bovingdon.

[@GranDaddo]

Sutcliffe and Meaden surely before JWW... Even Tiff...

[@BadlyDubbed]

Harry's garage too, if we are collecting the sort of channels you can mix, match and watch for hours.

[@morrisnieuwenhuis2535]

JWW does not belong in that list

[@Harry92evers]

Thats just my opinion lads

[@usernamenick8944]

Actually, where's Jethro? I have not seen him in a long time...

[@DTFilmProductions]

what a shame you put music over the flat 4 engines soundtrack

[@paulelverstone8677]

I don't think I will ever tire of this channel...

[@RahulKapoor9992]

Can you please stop it henry... Stop making me cry with such beautiful videos and that calming voice. PLEASE STOP!

[@danielsvision]

This gave me goosebumps. Thanks for taking us along in a once in lifetime thrash.

[@nvrlftofficial]

Henry getting to drive one of my Holy Grail cars. Thank you.

[@Navin.R.Johnson]

Wow, what a car and what a pedigree. We talk about the legend who is McRae, but let's not forget the army of people that brought this wonderful machine to life. We salute you all.

[@drhanifp]

I love how he communicate with the car properly. Look at his lines, angles, steering input and throttle works. Its amazing

[@99unclebob]

Mr. Henry Catchpole, you sir are the luckiest man alive to have such a massive opportunity to drive the best Subaru bar none in the world and the envy of every male rally fan in the world, you have just won your bucket list lottery, thank you and much gratitude for bringing this video to fruition to all humble subscribers, freaking awesome👍

[@TechnoFeather]

This is the first ever moment where I wanted Henry to not talk anymore and just drive! Drive it like its always meant to be!😍 Pllleeease post some uncut footage of the in car camera. Pretty please with cherrys on top. 😀😉

[@bat33.12]

Special car - if in doubt, flat out - and boy did Colin make those cars dance. I still get goose bumps recalling the only stage of the RAC that crossed into Scotland when McRae won the WRC title in '95 we were spectating in the forest over a crest with a right, left, right fast chicane that was unsighted by the crest and Colin was visibly faster than all the top drivers and came into sight sideways ready for that first right with the car up on it's tip toes. Fabulous times thank you Henry for bringing it back to me watching this video.

[@BangAverageRider]

The intro!!! I'm not even one minute into the video and absolutely amazed. The link from past to present with a drift with the logo transition. I'm actually standing up applauding. Well done gentleman, well done!

[@AndreasElf]

Love the music the car is producing

[@tbone5654]

I've owned a lot of fast cars and bikes but the best toy I ever had for pure exhilaration was a 98 WRX with $30K of mods. Ive always rated that experience at the top, way above road bikes, dirt bikes, skiing, snow boarding, bungee jumping, sky diving, hang gliding..... That amazing chapter ended in 2005 after I hit a tree wiping the entire right side out, another 1/2 foot across and I wouldn't be writing this.

[@Ricardo95Santos]

Only 7 mins? I could watch a full hour of this! Thank you, for this amazing content!

[@adamthered3566]

Just from this video, idk if the editing played a part but that car looks like one of the most engaging cars I’ve ever seen.

[@myncp4729]

I saw McRae wrc Subaru 1997! I clicked as fast as I can! Dude a f...... Legend! Thank you for giving the passion of Subaru's car! It's my 9th Subaru and I own 😂

[@izzi917]

The engine sound is perfection

[@ourafilmes]

One of my favourite cars ever! That would be my last tank of fuel! RIP Colin. I bet he enjoyed this! Cheers from Portugal!

[@noirceur_]

I'm not a Subaru fan, but there is no denying this is one of the best WRC cars ever built. The sound, the looks, the simplicity, the power, just beautiful.

[@stanmarks3950]

Thank you Mr Catchpole and Co. (just living vicariously through Harry's drives). Takes me back to my youth, care free days, when i would avidly follow all motorsport on tv.

[@Starfishtroopers]

McRae and Burns.. never forgotten.

[@davidbent347]

Late 90's nostalgia gives a lovely warm feeling in the pit of my stomach... Seeing the 22B on the streets back then was something special and of course the revolutionary motorcycle back then was the Yamaha R1... Good times!

[@TechReviewInsider]

It's safe to say that hendry will even pay Carfection money to do this JOB. I really love his excited face

[@colhapablap]

this and makinen's evo v are my all-time favorites. what an honor it would be to drive. great video, great driving.

[@prototype0808]

THIS. IS. EVERYTHING!

[@joetacchino4470]

Stoked for you Henry. I know how much you love the art form of driving that is rallying. You must still be pinching yourself!

[@scottleech9571]

Gives me goosebumps even to watch it .. seen it in real-time going full attack with the unreal Colin at the wheel , never will I forget it.

[@Teamoneilrally]

Legend

[@EvanRothman]

This gave me goosebumps. Fantastic film, great editing and just enough sound to make me want to dip into KZbin’s rabbit-hole of WRC footage. Thanks, Henry!

[@Johnacles]

Thank you Carfection, thank you Henry, thank you Girardo, oh my word this is incredible!

[@JDMEVOVIGSR]

I have always been a Mitsubishi Evo kind of guy (own one) and Tommi Makinen fan, but have always had massive respect for the Subaru Impreza WRC car and Colin McRae. Group A rally was the best form of rallying in my opinion, and always had me glued to the TV screen as a teenager. Watching the Evo v Impreza v Celica v Escort v Delta face-off was epic. Awesome video!

[@mattrklein]

Brilliantly done folks! Another amazing video. Thank you so much.

[@fullboost]

Awesome, great video guys.

[@prabhugautham]

Nice tribute to Colin, he was a lengendry WRC driver.

[@rockraphlegal]

I don't usually comment on KZbin videos but this one gave me the goosebumps. Nice one. Guess I'll start my marathon of old wrc videos now. Who needs to pass their exams right??

[@cheesepizza87]

This car is everything, Colin was everything, this is where my love of 4 wheels comes from, one off the bucket list Henry

[@aaronsoodonihm8816]

Henry's enthusiasm as a gearhead is palpable, I love it.

[@burakozcelik7693]

Best Impreza video all of time, absolutely dreams come true...

[@mikem2652]

My drive .... Ari Vatanen’s Escort RS1800 in Rothmans livery ...... it was on my bedroom wall for years ...... just the noise. Great video Henry 👍

[@styleemusic]

Special car, I was in my 2nd year of high school in Kenya when McRae won the safari, such memories, such an awesome car

[@gabber555]

Colin was the superhero of my childhood, and still is. He had the biggest balls in the damn business! I think He is smiling watching you while using properly his car :)

[@louisroutier]

Henry, Carfection and Max G. , thank you so much for this. This piece is truly your best so far. Loved the slide in the opening sequence. Could watch hours worth of b-roll... just saying...

[@daveruda]

I would say this 97-2000 model was the pinnacle of WRC Imprezas. They never had such a complete package again. And they were probably the best looking wrc cars.

[@timcreus9645]

This video was without a doubt epic, hugly appreciating Catchpoles driving skills

[@lewisatkinson7277]

Amazing! What a piece of automotive film!

[@taylormoats2099]

Dude, this video made me feel so happy for you. How incredible it must've been to drive such an icon!

[@xaviermouchette1697]

AMAZING ! Henry you may have done more elaborate reviews, but this one is probably one of the most emotional and I loved it ! This is the car that really drove me into rallying as well. Hats off for the claim « if I would have one last tank of gas » ! Excellent shots by your videographer as well. Thanks for this superb content !

[@alexmuratore2812]

the Car is simply a magnificent piece of motorsport history, but Max Girardo is the guy who keep the magnificence alive.

[@tlniec]

I really appreciate that the owner not only has great taste in cars, but that he also actually drives them - and has the generosity to share and let the rest of us get a taste of the experience as well!

[@jaykay19772]

Henry, another fantastic video yet again, hands down. You are such a living legend! Thank You for doing these 👊

[@faisalrahman7]

The Computer games Colin McRae 1 and especially 2.0 was just amazing and I always drove this Subaru. RIP Mr McRae.

[@zoomzabba452]

That last tank of fuel remark got me close to tears. Favorite memory of my Subaru is power sliding down mountain hairpins with clouds literally coming in one window and out the other.

[@cemsarioglu5947]

This video, this Subaru brought a tear to my eye. Thank you. Flat out, no doubt!

[@gboyspeed]

Shifting + turbo sound is cleaning my soul

[@jackylaiphotography]

A proper 3 wheel shot at the end. Perfect.

[@StudenRS]

This brings back memories of VRALLY on PS1

[@seanmcneill8899]

You have reviewed so many cars, but you said if you had one last tank of fuel this might be the car you would choose. I just love your way of thinking 😎

[@SmallBlogV8]

This may have been a fairly quickfire video, but I was grinning ear-to-ear nonetheless! Wonderful. I too grew up watching McRae in blue with gold wheels, and I'm glad you've shown the car to us like this.

[@AndrewCleland1972]

Brought tears to me eyes.

[@JDMRightHandDrive]

Incredible video, it was masterfully edited. Nice job. I bought 2001 2.5rs Impreza when I was 18 years old. I have always had a soft spot and a love for the GC8 platform. Thanks for sharing this with us on KZbin.

[@jetstream321]

If in doubt, go flat out. i absolutely love you for saying that, thanks

[@MrStuwr250f]

What a video. What a car. What an era. Thank you for making this video Henry.

[@euanbegbie]

Great film Henry!

[@spagfoot]

Bucket list stuff Henry!!! Awesome content on the best car channel on any platform :) Thanks for bringing it to us!

[@seymorebutts2478]

Terrific content Carfection and it would be nothing without the outstanding reviews and drives from Henry.

[@P1TV]

This is just a dream! Great impressions + filming

[@oliwilson97]

The Year I was born, and the car that got me into cars and motorsport. Perfect.

[@dondappa7701]

As someone who used to watch the legend as a kid the video brought back alot of nostalgia

[@bicyclist2]

WOW! So very cool! I'm a huge fan of this era of rallying. Thanks.

[@kUNCHRIS]

greetings from Kenya home of the Safari Rally... which is back on the WRC calendar

[@NikosDIY]

So, so happy I watched that video.

[@michaelj7069]

This was magical. I was a bit teary eyed I must say.

[@hkkyau]

I. LOVED. This episode. Great job capturing the sense of driving this absolute legend of a car!

[@cay378]

As someone who as owned 2 of the said GC Coupes, also having no interest to build a rally style coupe although I have the upmost respect the the rally builds and love the technical rally stuff. Even without the drive to build my own, I appreciate the legend of my cars and this video gave me chills.

[@rashedyshedy5666]

Feels like Colin sitting beside you & smile...

[@fastdays_1]

So good to see Max back, more content with him please

[@natebot321]

I don't know if it's color correction, the lighting, the camera, or all of these things, but the colors are just gorgeous in this video!

[@sutats]

"Flat out, no doubt?" I see what you did there.

[@leightaylor806]

Great fun and interesting video, thanks for posting

[@brunolima7402]

My favourite car of all time

[@lov3myshizz822]

"Oh yes...we can just jump in it now...go to the pub for a drink...and Drive back" Famous last words right there my friends.

[@JasonWaterfalls13]

Congrates Henry on the experience of a life time!! Great film, thank you.

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

It was this generation of rally car that truly captivated me. Granted, I was 21, but the WRC had decent coverage and lots of stars. Of the owner said, it was the peak of a generation (I slightly disagree as the peak IMHO opinion came a couple of years later). Still. When I bought my WRX Impreza in ‘99, it was this car I dreamt of.

[@FernandoSosaIndustries]

Legendary !! Great stuff

[@rhysenna]

This will be going on my list of go to videos. Excellent stuff.