What happened to James May's Ferrari 458 Speciale?

[@monty6471]

It truly is the world coming to a new era that James is now the most hip, fashionable, social, and cool of the three.

[@jacktheIV44]

Clarkson drives a Range Rover, meanwhile James is driving a Ferrari. He’s certainly not captain slow now.

[@steverainford8925]

Fashionable? Questionable!

[@wretchedrider2157]

It's called a late mid-life crisis, sir. Nothing more.

[@ziadkabbani4479]

@@jacktheIV44 drives a Ferrari but only uses 1/10 of the throttle lol

[@Anonymouseys]

James is cool because he doesn't try to be. He's just himself.

[@jmsunemploymenttube9191]

The Fezza is Rosso Dino, which is officially a red. But it’s orange.

[@vorbo01]

It's brown

[@bmwdagang]

Rather brown

[@wellhellothere2291]

It's not sunset orange james, it's _brown_

[@Leonardo-xc7ns]

Sunset orange.

[@vorbo01]

@@Leonardo-xc7ns it's brown!

[@Yahyamir23]

Even though Top Gear portrayed James as the old hopeless one, he's the most connected out of the 3 with social media.

[@pablomax3045]

And by far, the most intelligent.

[@tipperary1082]

@@hamburgere9783 More followers yes but not most connected which is what the comment said

[@rhull3939]

@@elnyoutube123 what kind of underwear was he wearing last night?

[@e01nerv]

@@hamburgere9783 it's quite ironic really. while JC does post more on current events or where he's at and James seem to talk about "random boring stuff", i also do feel more connected with James somehow. the stuff he puts his hand on may seem trivial but once you listen to him talk it's always a surprise how he knows a lot about it. maybe those random boring stuff is actually a part of him being open and private at the same time. his interests / passion. doesn't seem to have a different persona when the camera stops rolling. i doubt Jeremy screams POWAH when driving or Richard always tumbles when the lights are off 😂

[@Lonestar_racer]

@@hamburgere9783 that's the same thing as more followers. For example I do social media for my business I spend lots of time to build it up and might spend days behind the scenes for just one post. Someone else might have more followers, likes and post more than me but they might just be posting the regular personal account stuff like selfies and stuff, them having bigger numbers doesn't mean they are more connected with it

[@ghostx697]

James is easily the most wholesome of the three. Such a real human.

[@natalie6117]

I think Richard is tied with him in wholesomeness. He’s sweet too.

[@natalie6117]

@R H Really? How do you know / what makes you say that?

[@NSEBMB]

I'd say Richard. James gives off bumbling old man vibes

[@5uper5kill3rz]

Yeah James is great, he’s genuinely the same on and off camera, my dad met him when the BBC were making a documentary about the mini plant in Oxford

[@5uper5kill3rz]

@@natalie6117 my friend works in Ross-on-Wye Morrison’s and he goes in sometimes and isn’t very friendly apparently

[@Tejech]

James' interview is the only one of the three where it didn't feel like they were intruding. He's just so laid back, collected and effortlessly witty. Top bloke.

[@ClellBiggs]

James enjoys being around people.

[@stoneshrink]

They're all nice people, but I always felt James May was the most standoffish and thereby most unapproachable. Of course, with JC, you may wish to bring a steak to be certain ....

[@Tejech]

@@stoneshrink To me it's always just seemed like James is the least extroverted of them, just more comfortable being quiet until there's something worth saying. As a like-minded, that makes him more approachable to me, just cause there isn't this big, loud persona in the way. But I can also see how it might appear as standoffish.

[@MaidenUK]

If you wanted to go the the pub and have a talk with one of the presenters it has to be May. Seems the most down to earth.

[@Tejech]

@@MaidenUK Absolutely agree. The other two would give you a laugh and an anecdote. James would give you a conversation and a life lesson. ...and probably a few laughs as well.

[@riverplasmahero2508]

James doing an animal shelter show sounds really nice actually. An ongoing, no drama, laid back, relaxing program where James goes out checks on each of the animals, figures out how to make life a bit better for each one, and ends off each episode with a beautiful shot of the sunset from that day. Sounds amazing James! Can you please make that program and not wait until 2030 to do it?

[@TMNickk]

Let’s be honest.. he’s looking really healthy!

[@mattinoleggero2707]

He does! - I thought him buying a pub, would be the end of him and he would become a EVEN bigger Lush! - but he seems to have sorted himself out!

[@TMNickk]

@@mattinoleggero2707 Let’s be honest, if most people bought a pub, we wouldn’t look as healthy as him 😂

[@bangingears6432]

Yeah mashallah

[@adudeisthebomb]

@@mattinoleggero2707 I had to look up what lush meant

[@MaelstromMephistoPEM]

He needs to quit smoking. Admittedly that would mean his iconic quacking laugh would slowly fade away though.

[@b0ddo]

I am in this KZbin bubble right now, that it suggests a lot of old TopGear clips from 2006-2010. All 3 of them were so younger and different looking; and I kind of got accustomed to that version of James May. But here he is now, in the present. All white, but kind of the same character. It's a blend of feelings hard to describe.

[@HeavyTanker-vx4oq]

I want a James May model railway series, that could just be James, his old Flying Scotsman, and him building a layout

[@marksapollo]

He did an episode on that once, to take part in the worlds longest model railway line I think it was. I can’t remember the name of the show, you’ll have to Google it.

[@Ethan-Entah]

@@marksapollo I believe it was called James May Toy Stories It's on Amazon Prime

[@KR15MES]

With realistic chuffing sound

[@icklebean0365]

Yes please

[@sabersz]

@@marksapollo I remember watching that years ago!

[@jenko6066]

It’s actually mad to think how big a part Clarkson, Hammond and May have been of our lives. True legends

[@MatterInTime]

3:53 The zoom in on their feet wagging 🤣

[@fintan.]

hahaha

[@phumlanindlovu5653]

They were havin a convo also🤣

[@AaronShenghao]

It’s their secret way of chatting.

[@maximilianschroder5206]

I think the feet are talking to each other

[@CJtheThird]

It almost looks like morse code

[@ThelouwseFD]

James looks so healthy these days !It makes me really happy to know that he's taking care of himself !

[@dominatorandwhocaresanyway9617]

In todays episode Jeremy becomes a farmer Hammond gets 20 years older and James becomes a meme

[@alirezaamiri5453]

I automatically read that in Jeremy’s voice .

[@MausOfTheHouse]

Bottom gear shall live on!

[@AaronShenghao]

Correct order: In today’s episode, James becomes a meme, Hammond gets 20 years older (cut to Hammond’s voice“I am old now!”) And I become a farmer.

[@MausOfTheHouse]

@@AaronShenghao *an farmer.

[@Spaceman2921]

@@AaronShenghao Hammond becomes an old man, *I am old now!* James becomes a meme, *cheese* And I become a farmer. *The second I walk outside with my gun all the birds fly away*

[@Rc-xd8ji]

James has always been a key member of the trio but he’s becoming the main man these days I like it

[@morturiom9651]

they are all a key member:)

[@tipperary1082]

An "Our man in" series every year would be amazing

[@jangerhards8720]

Bim, guess what? 🤣

[@ghomerhust]

i rather enjoyed the Japan series. fully in support of more of that type of content!

[@johnandrews3568]

Yes the Japan show was brilliant! His best work and certainly better than anything involving Clarkson and hammond.

[@Rico_71]

@@johnandrews3568 let's be honest, the one more inclined to do cultural stuff is May. Less straight up comedy can be a byproduct but there is plenty more subtle humor. I'd love another "our man in" honestly

[@L2DaK2Dap]

I think we need a series of James showing Yujiro around the UK.

[@mattharte7334]

I like the idea of James’ animal sanctuary, he doesn’t need to look too far if he needs an ape to display

[@shaktisuresh4928]

CLARKSOOONNN!!!

[@shawnwaite5374]

Maybe he can save the donkeys in Columbia from a terrible fate which Jeremy refuses to speak of (TGT Season 3 Episode 2)

[@Half_Finis]

Haha

[@Brinta3]

He has access to a hamster as well.

[@basithph8958]

Tonight Jeremy grows a beard Hammond crashes And James has his own talk show

[@ajejebrazov2]

Hammond crashes (again)

[@Сергей-с4ю9ъ]

I see you in the every comment section!

[@michaeltubis163]

T'noyght Jremeh gerws a berd Hmmownd haz eh krash nd Jayzm zells is furyaray fer deh lumbergini

[@MPPelli]

"Something quite introverted about music, woodwork, animal rescue." Just when I thought I couldn't like him any more than I already do...

[@mariscaaugust3493]

Anyone else feel with James videos it's more laid back like you just listening to your uncle talking about his cars ? He's so chill 😂

[@oj3211]

Yeah! He’s almost like a tv presenter...

[@urgetodrive]

"James talking to donkeys"...they already have that, it's called The Grand Tour.

[@Creadeyh]

Orang outan and hamster aren't really donkeys, but he can always bring those from Colombia 😂

[@hanoimenace]

Oh you're the guy with the Blackwood from Doug DeMuro's video... Can't say I'm surprise but it's pretty cool nonetheless

[@Rory96inthahouse]

Hope the 3 lads make tribute for Queen Sabine..

[@DMC_Motorsports]

They will do, I know JC was very close with her

[@ldwp6395]

They'll probably dedicate the next episode to her

[@rickydee9761]

Daniel Dryden close with her or to her?

[@DMC_Motorsports]

@@rickydee9761 very close friendship wise if you get me

[@rickydee9761]

Daniel Dryden it's all sad news man

[@BatLB]

James may who seemed always like the least car guy has the best garage ever. Those cars man.

[@nicness6828]

fr

[@SabreLilly.]

I would love a show where James just talks to animals about whatever is on his mind

[@oOBubbleStreamOo]

yes

[@GovenorMcLovin]

I'd watch it.

[@Pooters73]

Or as he suggested 7:20 James talking TO donkeys would be magnificent.

[@whizadree]

Dr slow 🐌

[@Margarinetaylorgrease]

It's called "The Grand Tour"

[@greatlakespowerstrokefx4]

After 20 plus years of being fans of these guys and watching all their different work, its cool to get to know them a bit deeper. Thanks for putting this together it was pretty awesome

[@cynd3930]

The 458 really set a standard for modern supercars and will definitely be a classic, glad James has one back.

[@Beetlefan]

His one is the last one made

[@yeahme8367]

Yep and it's the speciale and they have actually started to go up on value more than they were new

[@Beetlefan]

@@yeahme8367 my son was a service advisor at Maranello , James brought the car in for a service he is a lovely chap so they say, his is the only special in that colour Ferrari had actually stopped making that model but built that one especially for James.

[@yeahme8367]

@@Beetlefan I know it's the last one made he tells the story it's because he left it to late because he couldn't decide if he wanted one or not lol but the built him that one specially

[@natalie6117]

When James said he just wants an animal sanctuary with “friendly, cuddly animals that have been rescued” for him to talk to I was just like: 🥰🥺😭❤️

[@jumanji7038]

James would be a great nature programme narrator, in the same style as Attenborough. Very intelligent, intelligible and his cadence is perfect for it, I could listen for hours.

[@fiddea3151]

I saw JC doing a documentary about WW2, and really liked his voice as a narrator. Both him and James has very pleasant narrating voices. And, so does Hammond.

[@eddiefara]

when it crops in on the feet wiggling I couldn’t hold in a laugh

[@Rico_71]

Those bronze rims tho...absolutely beautiful

[@svfutbol20]

Top tier optional extra, that. That paint configuration with the wheels and stripes reminds me of the 430 Scuderia, which is still my absolute favorite Ferrari.

[@DMC_Motorsports]

@@svfutbol20 my personal favourite it either the Ferrari Daytona or the 360 Scuderia

[@jacktheIV44]

I don’t like them to be honest.

[@DMC_Motorsports]

@@jacktheIV44 blasphemy

[@yeahme8367]

@@DMC_Motorsports I think you mean the 360 challenge stradle as the 430 is the scuderia

[@Davis18361]

I love how into making content James is. He’s pumping it out far more than the others which is really nice.

[@Jushwa]

So happy we’re getting more episodes of Our Man In, I do wish that Yujiro could come back somehow. Japan was absolutely fantastic. By far the best “Travel Show” I’ve ever watched. Thanks for the great content as always.

[@Simon_PieMan]

Bim never disappoints.

[@nickolastiguan]

Yujiro was awesome in the show

[@lizastacy8704]

@@Simon_PieMan Shijo-Ohashi is a bridge representative of Kyoto that crosses the Kamo River over Shijo Street. It is also called Gion Bashi.

[@dominickthornburghakaTRG]

I think James should make a show on Aviation. Where he goes and finds interesting old planes with a lot of history behind them. He could go to lots of different museums like NASA Space Museum, or an Antique Farming museum.

[@TheRapidGamer]

Anyone else can't stop watching the twitching feet?

[@d33p77]

Now that you mentioned it

[@MrAnderson321]

I noticed that as well, even the cameraman zoomed in at one point.😆 Must be a nervous thing.

[@ken-995]

@@MrAnderson321 Camera woman*

[@flacjacket]

@@MrAnderson321 judging by the jacket it's probably a cold thing, I suspect by now James is comfortable being on camera.

[@MrAnderson321]

@@ken-995 I stand corrected. Got to be careful nowadays.😉

[@deffonotluke]

I never expected "Like, comment, subscribe" to be recognised as a James May catchphrase

[@natalie6117]

The funny thing is, every single youtuber says it, but yet my mind always associates it with James. I suppose it’s because of the cadence with which he says it. No one else says it quite like him, nor do they squeeze it in quickly whenever they get the chance. 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

“I’ll live in a humble hut” with his bright orange Ferrari in the background XD

[@kasimirdenhertog3516]

It isn’t orange, it’s red!

[@macblack82]

It’s clearly brown.

[@rickcollins5728]

Red mixed with reflected yellow light looks like orange.

[@kasimirdenhertog3516]

@@macblack82 technically, it's red: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXrOqoJjgZh7f9k

[@raihanamirulhusana7134]

Not brown?

[@poolio_69]

How can you not love James May, such a lovely human

[@TrollingTime123]

After the zoom on their feet part I just kept looking down at them for no reason 🤣

[@johnair1]

Looks like his shoes have their own way of communicating. I think he is just mature.

[@scottsaylors1996]

Jeremy, James and Richard have changed and influenced so many lives. They’re inspirational and honestly the best tv presenters in the history of television.

[@ph4nt0k3n]

The reason he’s my favorite. One of the most interesting personalities we have today

[@dreammfyre]

James is ageing by far the best. Not even up for debate.

[@CroSelmer]

The magical trio Jeremy, Richard and James made my childhood. I adore those guys!

[@timmsky]

Forget the animal sanctuary, we need to see "James May - Our Man In The International Space Station"

[@unclebones]

Always thoroughly enjoyed James's stand alone productions, love his laid back intelligent approach. More please chef!

[@richycoles]

Please do another series of the rebuild programmes! James doing those rebuild of guitars and lawn mowers was the best thing to come out of Top Gear.

[@alistairl]

I am so jealous of that garage - the space that is, the stuff in it isn't bad either.

[@tj71520]

Just dont ask him if you can drive his ferrari.. LOL

[@benchiaase]

Honestly, out of the 3, I like James the best now. He seems like a genuine, down to earth person that’s really nice.

[@CraigBickerstaff]

Personally I'd quite like to see another series of The Reassembler.

[@gokaisilver3801]

I loved the reassembler. Second favorite thing he's ever done :)

[@kzero1499]

James May Our Man in Mongolia. That's gotta be one of the most overlooked countries when it comes to these travel shows, and the Grand Tour special really piqued my interest. It looked amazing there, and with such wild history. There's enough India ones, James!

[@aandrenery]

Can't wait for a new travel show with James. James May: Our Man in _________.

[@SeanFlynnNB]

Low Earth Orbit.

[@JoshuaC923]

Hey Bim!

[@jonathanjose7435]

@Jarkko Koskela Hahahahah

[@jonathanjose7435]

LOL

[@jonathanjose7435]

@@JoshuaC923 you guys are funny hahah

[@AvB.83]

"James May: Our man in... his own appartement"

[@david486038]

I bet I'd still watch that!

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

Who remembers Jeremy rubbing chocolate on James f430 to prove how impressive a 458 was? :,)

[@ethanwilliams2951]

I remember that

[@shelf9876]

Yeah same as 😁

[@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy]

@Trash EMail man our childhood was awesome because of these 3 guys. He got the 458 sometimes after that clip was made lol 😂

[@mattfisher4256]

The fezza doesn’t look to be that nice deep red

[@MaelstromMephistoPEM]

@@MohammedKhaled-ju7gy I believe that clip is from ~2009, when the 458 Italia first came out. He bought the 458 Speciale in 2015, shortly after he left Top Gear.

[@Adolar]

I would love a podcast of James talking about whatever he wants for an hour a week or something. Great stuff!

[@dino3ddd]

2021 - perfect time for more of The Reassembler!

[@KRAJJI96]

man i wanna be James May when I retire. He is so wholesome and chill. oh to be that relaxed in life

[@luuckouwenhoven3007]

No matter what they talk about its always nice to look at

[@renemuller5467]

Another „our man in“ would be awesome. Really enjoyed Japan and I’m rewatching it this very moment. Keep it up Bim! Really like James May‘s personality.

[@shannono8397]

Just when you think you love May the most, he mentions an animal sanctuary =^..^= He is the best!

[@henryatkinson1479]

0:04 You cant hide that 996 C4s from us forever, James.

[@xxquackixx178]

The other one looked like an old gen Vantage to me

[@gardartorfason8025]

James May, our man in Iceland!!

[@Jake_Broer]

I love how May and Clarkson both embraced the whole "quarantine caveman" aesthetic.

[@Josh3sh]

James is attuned to the KZbins like a true professional, he threw in the like comment subscribe like a daily vlogger.

[@simonthomas5367]

The 458 parked next to the beautiful Alpine! James you are a Master. And the cycling is defo paying off sir!

[@justinjones1644]

Lol his "Like, comment, subscribe" has become a comedic element over time. :-D

[@mattd5136]

James should do a program where he just puts intricate complicated stuff together... Peaceful, quiet, methodical, distracting from outside events. Lovely.

[@2KXMKR]

James May restores a vintage narrowboat and converts it in to a travelling ice cream shop.

[@Martipar]

James May needs to present a series on the basics of motoring, the technical details I reckon there's enough for a 6 part series of hour long episodes on each major component. Suspension, wheels & tyres, gears & drivetrain, body materials, valves and brakes.

[@kwestak]

8 minutes of James' left trainer. Excellent!

[@TrevorDennis100]

I'm waiting for the lads to talk about Sabine Schmitz who was always entertaining when she joined them on Top Gear and has now sadly died aged just 51.

[@disorder_go]

These videos were recorded weeks ago.

[@mantarayal]

What???? Sabine???? Oh no...

[@cymbaldestroyer594]

They all shared tweets on twitter,and these videos probably are pretty old

[@phillipcollins1103]

@@cymbaldestroyer594 do people still use twitter? Wow

[@Leagle18]

@@phillipcollins1103 I know you're trying to be clever but Twitter is in the top 3 for social media platforms in the USA, with over 350 million active monthly users worldwide

[@TheNitroRaptor]

While James has been getting healthy by cycling, Jeremy has been getting less healthy by pneumo- i mean covid

[@dnbmania]

Covid

[@Norwoodg00ner]

You mean the common flu

[@theblindspot985]

It would be amazing if May did a James Burke style show similar to connections. I loved that series growing up.

[@pointbreak24]

I love the spec of his car it's absolutely gorgeous

[@PlittHD]

I want to thank the editor for the shot at 3:53 having the shoes talk to each other like handpuppets

[@KevinMeyerSSK]

Just looking at their feets moving simultaneously looks hipnotizing.

[@bendavid840]

Loving the fact James has a 2009/2009 iMac sat on the shelf in the background :)))

[@finnthehuman5260]

Bring back our man in Japan, James!

[@hell2thehalo1]

James needs to do a full walk around of all his bikes !!!

[@aufhebung_enjoyer]

I'd love a James May series on music! I feel like synthesisers would fit his interests quite well. Technical, progressive, melodic, etc. etc.

[@chipsk8361]

Try watching some videos from Techmoan. He does a lot of old school electronics like that, and has a similarly laid back delivery to May

[@Davidhamnett]

James.. don’t change.. you are awesome! Thank you for all you’ve given and are giving!

[@willlecomber7509]

Just realised the Meccano bike in the corner, didn’t realise James would be the one to own it, would of thought it would stay in a museum

[@matthorvath9951]

im glad he has it. that was a great episode.

[@johnbridges6867]

Great to see you James Sport, and to say you are missed being on television regularly. Just a thought James as you have a passion for detail, engineering, mechanical, structure, presentation! Getting involved in the Marine world generally, and all craft, from yachts to Super-yachts. And of course your passion as an aviator. With high respect I hope it’s ok just to suggest being supportive to you. I just think you would apart from cars you would be great presenting in the Marine and aviation world. All of the Very Best to you James. Stay safe Well Lucky and Smiling. JB. East Surrey. UK.

[@elund408]

I would love to see James do a series of the craftsmen of Japan, such interesting building techniques.

[@jimmorrison3715]

The older I get the more I appreciate James May

[@wiannel2506]

Love the Bikes, would love to see more of them. also "Can i Drive it" yea mate that ain't gonna work.

[@Ethan-Entah]

Sounded like a child asking his farther knowing he was going to be told no but hoping he wouldn't

[@martijn9568]

I don't think it was that serious of a question.

[@kaiipop4762]

I never expected James to be a part time KZbinr but here we are haha..

[@tonyrojas1879]

Can’t believe none of them said they would do a show about “The speed of birds”

[@tilio9380]

YES! We NEED another James May travel show when Covid is over.

[@_justified]

Get this legend back in the bug out bunker making some whacky sandwiches from the 70s 😂

[@ThornOfSociety]

Shows you what can happen when you don't have a hectic and/or stressful schedule to keep and get to just stay home and relax while catching up on things. He's looking great, almost like he did over ten years ago.

[@robbieracer3294]

Also helps when you are a millionaire and don't have to worry about food and bills lol. If be in a chill, relaxed mood all the time too If I had his bank account

[@Qardo]

"Can I drive it?" "No." "Oh." "Well, thank you for watching. Please like and subscribe."

[@Eduardo-xv9wc]

What an honest and down to earth bloke

[@VinceW187]

The assembler, 6 hour format of slowly putting stuff together. Sure any animal ambulance shelter would be happy for you to volunteer and make a film about it, they can use all the support then can get.

[@CanIUseYourJohn]

(3:52) Whoever works the cameras or does the editing is a genius. Subtle knee slapper

[@marcelmotorzoneza9626]

One of my dreams is to just have a casual conversation with James

[@jorisborgesius5125]

Yes. This.

[@G7OEA]

Done it. Was only about 10 min and not a single mention about Top Gear. He was taking part at the thunder Sprint in Nantwich, Cheshire. We just talked about our bikes.

[@nealm1814]

He's the only one of the three that answered the guy's questions properly

[@mcmcnair97]

I'm not sure if this is a glowing indictment on James or a poor one of me, but id certainly watch Our Man in Hammersmith

[@aaronmachado13]

Glad to see James still has the Alpine and if you can, would love to “our man in Greece” as it would be amazing to learn about Greek culture through James

[@FirestormX9]

James' animal sanctuary fantasy is totally such a super wholesome thing.

[@MrBitviper]

our man in japan was awesome glad to hear he's making more of the series

[@Andrew9565-AD]

Lol 😂 even with the blurring you can figure out that there were two cars: A vantage and an old 911. Both from 2002-2012 ish.( I estimated )

[@ldwp6395]

Nah thats a db9, and the 996 is only up too 2006

[@birdlaw1019]

The leg flicking/foot wiggling was the star of this video.