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the biggest thing is how humble he is destpite fighting and beating legends, despite being a legend, "...then Lauda caught me", "I said to Gilles", "old man says everyone in my office", that's like mythology now

"every car had a different sound, which i found quite exciting in those days...which you don't see now". Truer words have not been spoken. What a shame what's happened to modern F1

Dude started racing with Graham Hill, Derek Bell, Surtees. Ended with Prost, Mansell, Patrese, Rosberg.

A South African legend 🇿🇦🇿🇦

This fella won the F1 title in 1979. How many championships would then be the guest of honour at a Cub/Scouts jamboree in Wolverhampton England. He turned and signed autographs all day for us.

My grandfather raced against him in Mozambique, and had only ever good things to say. He is an absolute legend and I’m happy* finally someone made a video like this about him.

Love that he drove it some meters, a last ride, so fucking legendary and nostalgic, awesome guy!

I met Jody when I was 8 years old at Brands Hatch in 1976, and he was incredible to me and my dad.

Mr Collins! You come across as the most knowledgeable, and well informed, interviewer EVER! An absolute pleasure to listen to! Thank You!

Scheckter is definitely one of the most underrated drivers of all time. He won the World Championship in 1979, finished 2nd in 1977 and 3rd in 1974 and 1976. This includes 10 F1 race wins including Monaco twice.

It's amusing to see that Mr. Scheckter still displays all of the restless, somewhat impatient energy that he did during his F1 career. As alluded to in the interview, he had a reputation as a young driver for crashing more often than would be hoped...and for being a tough negotiator during salary talks with Mr. Ferrari! An interesting video.

Fair play to Jody for having the time and commitment to acquire his old race cars . Probably a very rare breed and one of the early drivers in F1 when the pay wasn’t great ,death could be just around the corner driving a ready made coffin and fame didn’t really come into the equation . Got to respect this generation of gentlemen 👍

I could listen to Jody talk all day. An F1 legend and always has a special place for us Ferrari fans. And that 312 T4, wow what a stunning car.

Always been a fan of Scheckter, fast, honest, no nonsense, no bs... one of the great

My sincere thanks to Jody Scheckter for bringing so much excitement to my childhood. I had a die cast model of the McLaren M19A that I treasured. What an incredible thing to have the real deal parked up in the garage! I hope whoever owns them next preserves them as well as they have been.

I was at school with him in 1963 in South Africa. He was into carting back then. Interesting fellow.

He seems a no nonsense kind of guy, i read somewhere his pal chris evans saying he doesn't do much media or interviews, so this was a treat, thanks Ben . 👍👏👏

One of the best F1 interviews I have ever seen!

What a champ! The honest, straight forward language is great to hear.

Quickest half hour spent here in a long while 👍 Thanks to Mr. Scheckter for having you, thank you for bringing us along !

These are REAL F1 cars. Wonderful to see. You are fortunate Ben

I wish Jody wrote a book covering his entire career. He and Gilles were probably the last drivers in one team who were friends and drove with honour. Shame TGT didn’t do a story on Jody and Gilles, would have been something to watch. Thanks BC for this vid, best thing I have seen on Utube for some time. That 312 is just beautiful😩

I was 12 years old when started to follow f1 races, about 1978 and the most impressive car to me then, was Lotus 1979. But then in 1979 surge the Ferrari 312 T4, an absolutely unforgettable champion f1 car. Gorgeous car, Mr Scheckter.

Mr. Collins it makes my day when you upload! Mr. Scheckter himself is the stuff of legend!

Oh my God, that flat twelve must be the most beautiful F1 car ever. I thought the lotus of Andretti was beautiful but being a 12yr old in '79 i couldn't believe how beautiful it was and still is❤

Jody! What a legend. Remember watching him win at Kyalami. Thank you for a great video.

What a ledge and a talent Jody was. This is epic. What a collection and what a driver. Feel a bit sad he's selling them. Love the stories from the 70's when guys just created their own cars.

The two cars that stand out are the Wolf and the Ferrari… both stunning but, the Ferrari is timeless. Also that helmet design.

What an amazing experience that must have been. Love the 6-wheeled Tyrrell

Mr. Scheckter is the one of the few that were lucky to retire from racing alive in a age of many dead heroes.

What a collection! And such amazing stories from Jody. Thanks for bringing us this history, Ben.

Watching Jody hammering around Kyalami in saloons back in the day. Got to speak with him (and many other F1 drivers) at tyre testing 1977 SA Grand Prix as well. This along with supplying John Surtees and crew with beer on a HOT summers Sunday (no shops open) afternoon at the beginning of tyre testing. Them were the days !!! No access pass needed when we had a big cool box full of beer 🙂

fantastic video with nostalgic story telling. Watching Jody fire up the Ferrari at the end made the hairs on the back of my neck stand. Well done Ben and crew

I saw Jody win at Laguna Seca in the F-5000 race. While I wouldn't say he was a hooligan, he lived up to the billing of "Sideways Scheckter ". He would setup into the corner visibly faster and oversteering then hold the drift much later than anyone else with nary a bobble , lap after lap. I was sort of were waiting for the crash that didn't come that day.

What a wonderful video to watch. To see all these nostalgic F1 cars, and you've topped it off with the greatest of all time, the 312 T4. It is still a thing of beauty. I built a model of this around 30 years ago, and I still have it now. And to hear and see it fire-up at the end was just awesome. Thank you so much.

What a legend! These are the type of guys that inspire petrolhead all over the world.

What a brilliant watch. Thank you for always letting the guests speak and think.

Wow! The little insights in Gilles driving technique were the absolute best part to me. Simply beautiful!

Great interview with a great guy who just loved to race, ‘I was a hooligan’ … what a legend and had mechanical empathy while pushing the limits… thanks Ben for another great story

What a great interview! The Ferrari! WOW ! A great pleasure to see it driven! I’ll keep this interview!

Thanks Ben, what a pleasure to see Jody still every bit the racer. Those racing memories were pin sharp! And, what a collection!

A legend. I remember going to a test session at Zandvoort in 1979, where I managed to get into the paddock. While being at the loo, I noticed two drivers standing next to me on both sides: on the left Gilles Villeneuve, on the right Jody. I was quite „overwhelmed“ 😂 by it…

What a fabulous collection! I was at the F2 race at Crystal Palace when Jody drove the McLaren, I got a dramatic photo of him when he lost it at North Tower corner! But, he was the only driver who didn't hit the banking sleepers!

The sound of the T4!! Great Jody

Fabulous for us Ferrari nuts. Thanks for doing this Ben.

I only saw Jody racing once, at the 1977 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch, but I met him many years later at the Killarney race track in Capetown South Africa, one of his nephews was competing in a karting event at which I was an official timekeeper, very nice man, a wonderful experience. Ian was probably there too that day but I didn't see him.

Thr best "new-ish" car channel on KZfaq. I LOVE this video. Thank you Sir Stiggy

I saw him at the 1976 Long Beach GP driving for Wolf. He had this epic battle with Andretti and Lauda, leading almost the entire race, until a slow puncture meant Andretti got by him in the Queen's Hairpin 3 laps from the end. Lauda passed him at the same place on the next lap. I was on the outside of Queen's, and watching those three trying to outbreak each other into that corner, lap after lap, was amazing!

Was lucky enough to see him do demo laps at Monza in 2019

The most forgotten of all World Champions. Largely ignored because of Villeneuve and the brouhaha that followed. Retired in unfortunate ignominy after scoring no points in Ferrari 312-T5 in 1980 but a total of 10 Grands Prix in a nine year career that spanned arguably the deadliest era of Formula 1. World Champion, Race Winner, Grand Prix survivor and very successful business man. Deserves more respect. His words in retirement have been more interesting than almost anyone's yet he seems not to seek publicity. Totally under appreciated.

I’ve watched a few of your interviews Ben and just love the fact that you give people the space to talk and relax. So many interviewers egos kick in, you’re so knowledgeable and leave folk to tell their stories. Keep em coming 👍

Never forget talking with Jody while a barbeque at Brooklands. Loved your story with the submarine door!! Will ring at your door being in Capetown next time.😀

First met Jody one morning back in 73 when he turned up Rondels, I thought he was Ron's nephew who was going to some van driving, so I showed him the VW Van ... no he said I drive these pointing at one of the F2 Cars .... 😂😂 #topman #happydays

Many thanks for another great upload Ben. Your knowledge and specific questions are a joy for your viewers!

What a joy to see this! I became a Jody Scheckter fan watching him race Formula 5000 at Watkins Glen all those years ago, and followed him throughout his career. This interview, listening to him tell stories of his cars, has warmed my heart. I have done well in the years since that first Watkins Glen race, but not well enough to bid on one of his cars I'm afraid.

Excellent interview!

Having watched Jody over many years in F1 and historic racing, he is one of my favourites, thanks for sharing Ben.

Jody, if you ever see this? You left the world wonderful memories of a passionate, skilful and legendary driver. From the pinnacle of F1, a time where drivers and designers had that little bit more freedom to express themselves. Wonderful to see the legend and his cars.

What a privilege to see that collection still together, and a tour from the man himself ❤ am extremely jealous here 😆

As a huge F1 fan I love this video. Legendary driver and epic cars from a very different era. Thank you Mr. Collins. Greetings from Hungary!

I was privileged to see him in the Kyalami 9 hours in the late 60's before he got into F1 & then at every SA F1GP that he competed in, so of course I was going to be a fan. He has a very desirable collection.

Simply outstanding presentation. Jody is a legend from my early teenage years and one of the lions who drove these machines in the 70s

22.50 into this brought a tear to my eye.. An absolute legend of the sport.

This was so cool to watch. Jody Scheckter was my hero when I grew up.

WOW Mr Collins, fantastic interview! Remember Jody from my childhood, particularly remember seeing the Yardley car back in the day! Fantastic! Thank you!👍👏👏👏❤️

Thank you Ben. You have done a great job with this Jody and Cars topic and, evident from the many comments, made a lot of old (and young?) guys very happy 🙂. Also with your many responses to the comments.

Really great video, more a professional documentary than a KZfaq film. What a privilege to have this insight with a F1 legend.

Brilliant interview. I like your style Ben.👍🏼 Very easy to listen to, very relaxed & well informed.

This is glorious, how effortless it was to just start the car and go… You’d need a huge team of people and a few computers to bring back a modern moth balled F1 car to life.

What a fantastic interview, thanks for posting, jody is a legend !!

What a humble guy, great interview. You know when you see and hear these old cars you remember just how excited they used to get you as a kid, I can't imagine the cars today doing the same unfortunately.

I wrote to Jody and got his autograph after seeing him at the Autosport Show in 2011. Lovely man.

What an amazing interview! Fantastic insight into a legend.

Another great video from you Ben. I love this kind of video - history and stories told from a hero who lived them. What a great collection of history of F1.

I could listen to this guy all day! Sounds like someone discussing their latest track day. Completely humble and down to earth.

An amazing video! So well presented. And, as a Canadian, i really appreciated Jody's comments about Gilles.

So many cars from my childhood, especially those Yardley McLarens and that epic 6-wheeled Elf Tyrrell! I had the big 1/10th scale Burago die-cast toy of it!

Love that 6-wheeled ELF! Mr. Scheckter seems like a nice, humble chap! Love the stories and history in display here! Incredible Ford Cosworth powerplants here! Hope the auction goes well.

Absolutely amazing content! You’re an amazing interviewer, entertainer, and of course driver!!! Best content on the internet 🎉

What an interesting perspective on his career & OMG what collection.

Thank you so much for that video, absolutely brilliant. Jody was one of my heroes back in the days. Wonderful cars and a funny Scheckter with ton sof humour. Hiding, of course ;)

Thank you Jodie. What a magnificent Champion coupled with a magnificent Steward hardship of your awesome cars. What a great little documentary. Thank you.

I'd always looked up to Jody when I was a kid , and he was my fave driver, and was the only one to be able to get the P34 to a GP win. And then absolutely loved the look of the first Wolf....and to my delight as a twelve year old, it then won on debut in Argentina. Was so pleased when he got that championship two years later. And then AJ won it the following year ! It's great to hear him speak so casually about key moments and people in arguably what was the best era in Grand Prix racing. Think of it this way : from 1976 to 1982 inclusive, so that's seven seasons, there were seven individual world champions....never happened before or since, and unlikely to ever happen again. In other interviews, it's arresting to hear Jody talk about how he was first on the scene at Cevert's crash, what he saw,.and how that changed his approach to driving.;

What a collection, what a guy, thanks Ben 👍🏻

I was given a model car of the Tyrrell 6 wheel back in the early 80s that I had to glue together and I was always intrigued by the design of the car. So cool to see it out and about these days all these years later, and seeing you drive it in another video.

Good lord, what an amazing video. Thank you so much, Pete

Thank you Ben, for getting an insight of one greats in racing and up close to Jody's race car collection. I think we would all agree, that Jody is one of the special ones that is a under unrecognized in today's times.

A South African legend

Thanks Ben, this was a treat.

One word: RESPECT.

When I was 15 years old, I was fortunate enough to see some of his cars, and Jody in action at the Top Gear Festival at Kyalami (Not sure if Ben was there or not, but I am sure he was under the Stig suit) he also got to drivein The RB 5 I think it was... And needless to say, even though he was long retired... he did not go for a sunday drive, those F1 engines were screaming at full chat... The most incredible memories seeing those amazing machines going around Kyalami.

My earliest childhood hero.Ignited an interest and love for F1 due to the influence of Jody on our nation.Thanks for sharing your history

On Jody's very last F1 Drive at Watkins Glen in 1980, I worked-up the courage to follow him up the steps to his motorhome before he entered, congratulated him on a fabulous career and got his autograph as a "reward". Still have that treasued autograph to this very day. Cheers!

I’m guessing that was a bucket list day! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

The sound of that 312T4 starting up made what ever hair I've got left on my head stand on end. What a fabulous way of annoying the neighbours, beats starting up the lawn mower any day. Legendary driver, legendary car!

Your love of racing cars shines through. That was fantastic!

Thats awesome that Jody has saved his original Ferrari F1 car , I was literally watching him at the 1979 Dutch GP the other night on KZfaq He raced amazingly well in 79 to win that championship beating off Alan Jones , Gilles Villeneuve , Rene Arnoux etc

Another awesome video! Many thanks Jody

Formula 1 and (most) of it's drivers were still fun to watch back then, not like this "Las Vegas" style circus we have today. Respect to man and technique!