Iain speaks as though we're right beside him in the shop/ car, bantering about the project, like co-workers. It's what makes this channel so fantastic

Watching Iain get into the car was like trying to get a baby back in 😮😮

You just don't get this level of quality with any other car channel on KZfaq - info? Maybe - first drive? Sometimes - quality of autos? Seldomly - personality and charisma? Hit or miss. You deliver all of this in spades! Iain, you always go the extra mile to provide revalent, high quality content that is informative, exciting and entertaining. Thank you!

I would love to see Iain on television with regular airtime… man, this guy is the real deal. It’s my favorite hobby to watch Iains episodes and his explanations. For me it’s the best KZfaq channel I have ever come across till now… Go on Iain!!!!

What a wonderful channel! You are a master mechanic and awesome presenter Mr Tyrrell!

Watching somebody get into/out of a Countach is almost as entertaining as watching somebody get into/out of an Elise.

I can’t believe it! Has it really been 3.5 years since I watched the very first TCW. What a 3.5 years it has been. Thank you so much Iain.

“Give me a V12 any day of the week” …. Absolutely spot on Iain. 👍🏻

What a blessing. To have this same beautiful machine back under your care. It’s like two dear friends meeting again. Thank you for including us in this special event.

“I’m sure it did until about 30 miles per hour” 😂😂😂 Fantastic review of a fantastic automobile!

That engine view... amazing watching the machine sing.

That view and sound of the engine when "opening taps" is something out of this world.

This is a real otomobiel with his V12. What a wonderful sound.

Another terrific video. And 2 Tyrrell Countach videos in one morning, what a treat! 35 years later sitting in the same seat must give some epic perspective.

Don't think this video could have possibly been produced any better. Well done!

"This is a young man's game", and "My shadow is not getting any smaller"! Priceless, Iain. Another superb video, but I did find it strange that, in the garage, when you started the car up, it roared thunderously, but, when out on the road, and you opened the taps, the engine was as smooth as silk. Proof that 'warming up' is an essential part of the process of recommissioning.

Another classic episode.

The whole restoration team is amazing but Ryan's painting skills are literally magic. I cannot even imagine trying to restore the paint on one of these cars. Harry's very recent restoration of his red Countach was also a stunner.

'give me a V12 any day', I could not agree more! Wonderful.

What shines through in this series for me is a story of balance. A magical, three point approach, applied through vast knowledge and highly skilled hands. What can be done, what should be done. And possibly most impressively of all, when dealing with a car's provenance, originality and history, what should be left well alone. I've lost count the number of times I've watched original parts be given a new lease of life. Originality revived with such care and respect. A deftness of touch, the art of the possible. It takes time. It takes skill. It takes judgement. Knowing where to work, when to stop. Each car is different, all have a story to tell. These videos allow us a window into the TCW world. A world where the aim is to allow these wonderful machines to carry on telling their story,. To be driven and enjoyed without erasing their soul or all traces of the journeys that brought them here. It's a joy and a privilege to be able to glimpse a little of what it takes to make this happen.

The best part of the video was Iain getting into the car. I love how suddenly it's a low body model after he barely fit in it.

You and Harry are the best part of Sundays - thanks Iain

That car and I are the exact same age. Isnt it odd how time flies. This is my very favorite channel.

As it really been 3.5 years?! Time does fly when you are having fun. The knowledge, the class, the excellent communication skills, all top notch. Its a car channel for grown ups.

The camera view of the engine is a thing of beauty.

Only the Italians could make or dream up a car like this, a fantastic mixture of art and pure adrenalin

Dear Ian, Your way of not taking yourself seriously, I mean your moans and smiles when you get in the car, is what makes your videos so incredibly charming. Please keep it up. Regards Rüdiger

Being a quintessential, Englishman never gets old the way Ian delivers every line like we are there next to him, makes you pause to listen to every sentence. Every video is an education…

What a wonderful video of this beautiful car. I love that Iain is not afraid to give it a good spanking when it's warmed up, drive it like it was meant to be driven, gave me goosebumps! A testament to great engineering and also Iains ability to maintain these majestic machines. That interior is simply sublime, especially those lovely curved seats. I too grunt and groan as I get into my '08 SLK55 but I still get giddy when I drive it, and that's what it's all about. Well done, Iain and team! 👏🏽

That color. That sound. My god. 😍

Every episode is truly a treasure.

Thanks for all the added close-up details, in-context backstories and sheer pizzazz Ian. If this was Hollywood, your name would be there on the walk of fame.

What Iain really demonstrates well in these videos is the joy of an enthusiast. Run-of-the-mill KZfaqrs feed on controversy, and love to talk about how awful certain characteristics are - without ever considering the era in which they were built, or the challenges surrounding the manufacturer at the time. But as Iain knows as well as every owner of an aging exotic, the faults are as exciting as the features, and they give the car a unique character that wins you over and consistently brings a smile to your face. Another great one, Iain!

That V12 can certainly sing. I replayed the part where you opened her up a few times. Sensational.

This supercar is unique ,it's an italien jewel 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Looks like you’re climbing into a space capsule. Beautiful vehicle.

Chanel’s like this need more views As Iain’s presentation and relaxed style is just superb. How Iain explains things with his depth of his knowledge is so enjoyable. Thanks for Harry’s Garage I have now started to follow this channel. I only wish it knew about it earlier. I hope this channel keeps going.

I remember seeing the photo of a red Lamborghini Countach back in 1985. I fell in love instantly. Still love it these days. Can’t say the same for other Lamborghinis came after.

I love countach more than any other car of my childhood.

Here's to another 3.5 years at least. Thank you very much Iain.

There is no substitute for youth but equally no substitute for experience.Sadly those two worlds rarely meet.

I can almost smell the atmosphere of exhilaration in this clip all the way from Canberra, Australia. Great car and a master of the brand clearly at one with the car. The analogy with a Tesla's acceleration is apt as they may move like a scalded cat, but they lack any soul, nor red blood in their DNA. A v12, vs a battery... dearie me, its a no brainer: The Lamborghini has blood, guts and a visceral central nervous system and, looked like it fitted Iain like a glove...sticking out in five places! Thanks Iain, for your continued work. These video's along with Harry Metcalfe's, are surely food for motoring souls- even those of us with a pacemaker.

Would love to see a one hour compilation of Iain getting in and out of various low slung supercars...🙂

I am from Piemonte. 0:14 Congrats on the pronunciation 👌 Countach in Piemontese literally means plague etc BUT the older generation use it mainly as an exclamation for OMG or GOSH or WOW etc. From the lips of the Maestro himself...... "When we made cars for the car shows, we worked at night and we were all tired, so we would joke around to keep our morale up. There was a profiler working with us who made the locks. He was two meters tall with two enormous hands, and he performed all the little jobs. He spoke almost only Piedmontese, didn’t even speak Italian. Piedmontese is much different from Italian and sounds like French. One of his most frequent exclamations was ‘countach’, which literally means plague, contagion, and is actually used more to express amazement or even admiration, like ‘goodness’. He had this habit. When we were working at night, to keep our morale up, there was a jousting spirit, so I said we could call it Countach, just as a joke, to say an exaggerated quip, without any conviction. There nearby was Bob Wallace, who assembled the mechanics - we always made the cars operational. At that time you could even roll into the car shows with the car running, which was marvelous. So jokingly I asked Bob Wallace how it sounded to an Anglo-Saxon ear. He said it in his own way, strangely. It worked. We immediately came up with the writing and stuck it on. But maybe the real suggestion was the idea of one of my co-workers, a young man who said let’s call it that. That is how the name was coined. This is the only true story behind this word.”

The view from the wing with the engine exposed gives it all the more Star Trek vibes 😊 What an incredible piece of art.

Is it true that every Countach comes with a tin of spray paint for 'adapting' roadside speed limit signs? That look back at the camera when you go to pull the door down, priceless! Love your videos, thank you for your time in creating them.

Yeah! The car is the same in size! We do change!! (A little)! Smile! Could we blame the pub?

Great video Iain. Thank you. As a 60 year old carpenter I can sympathise with you squeezing into-and out of-the Countach. Getting in and out of tight spaces is frequently more uncomfortable than doing what you need to do, when you are in there. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

Awesome, thanks! Countach is the most iconic Supercar of all time. This beauty with an Alpine cassette deck, love it.

Another great video Iain, thanks! Great shots from the rear of the car, looking at the throttle assembly oepning up those Webers around 16:00 when he gave it some beans. Nothing could complement that V12 sound better than seeing the engine doing it's thing! Fantastic!

Best comedic low key getting in a Countach award.

Iain, loved this and the joy you and Harry shared on his drive. Been with you since episode 1. Keep giving us these gems and do whatever the hell you want with the premium niche. Running a channel is hard work. In Ohio, USA and love all you do. Don’t listen to the haters😊!

It's your viewers who should be doing the thanking, but you're welcome. Possibly, the best KZfaq channel of its genre. And I only say "possibly" because I haven't seen them all. It's a real skill to engage a wide audience while making each individual feel that they are being spoken to personally. And to present yourself in such a way that people feel drawn to you as a friend. Perhaps you should start a cult?

Many thanks Iain a polite dig at EVs came has quite a shot out of the blue! the great thing about the fascination we have with cars is they all have a face, a body , breath and make a sound, they can make you smile and make you cry that's why we love them or hate them, its more than a journey its a way of life

I just love Iains videos, a real gentleman with a fantastic sense of humour. Watching him get in the Countach was up there with Peter Sellers, classic comedy. Thank you Iain for making such wonderful and entertaining videos

What a beauty. I am reminded of the phrase 'I am not getting into it, I am putting it on' ! I am rather too tall to drive these, so I am envious that you even 'just fit'... Lucy you.

There’s something about that front 3/4 view of a low-body, and those narrow front tires and giant arches in contrast with the huge rear tires. 😍

Two Countach in one day! How cool is that? I get excited when the neighbors Boxter downshifts in front of our place. Haha

I was at "Classic Cars & Coffee" in Perth, West Aussie last weekend and spotted a white 1976 Countach which looked & sounded amazing. I did my homework later and found it currently listed for sale on Car sales over here for AUD$220k and realised it was a replica based on an early Prova 88 Kit with custom tube chassis. Holds a Renault Rego with TVR 4 ltr V8 engine and is fully engineered. It looks like a pro build and stunning deap dish wheels & same for interior. Not the real deal which are worth a fortune, but whoever built it has aimed for a high standard. There were over 500 cars at the meet but this white Countach certainly pulled the crowd over over 1,000 like a magnet. It even outgunned the rare Pantera's and other rare exotic's that turned up and just as you say Iain they still command massive attention for sure (even replica's). I had one as a poster on my bedroom wall when i was young as my dream car and seeing that white one in the flesh last weekend was such a blast as it rumbled past me to find a parking spot. The exhaust note was sublime!!

The level of genuine enthusiasm Iain irradiates when driving classic cars is matched only by Harry Metcalfe and John Temerian.

Best car channel on YT by far. I had a poster of a white Countach on my bedroom wall. Fantastic and so different. I thought 8060 kms converted is 5009 miles? Done using 1 mile = 1.609 km.

I love seeing all the throttle actuators working in sync on the six carbs.

8:33 you had me laughing there 🤣! Fantastic video Ian

What a beautiful car, you're bang on right Iain about its looks, still jaw dropping. Having followed your work on Harry's car, the maintenance costs are eye watering however, even with a massive lottery win i would probably continue to admire from a distance. Another fantastic production, I love how sympathetic you are to these multi valve engines until the oil has warmed

I’ve been watching Mr Tyrrell for three and a half years, that’s gone faster than any Countach ❤.

You just know all the drivers coming the other way are saying "Bloody hell look at that!"

I very much enjoy your channel Iain and the Countach is one of my favourite ever cars. To my mind they still look as incredible as they did when first released. It must be so enjoyable for you to be in a position to drive such classic and rare cars.

Tremendous video. I would have enjoyed seeing Mr. Tyrrell extricate himself from the Countach.

Unquestionably one of my favourite KZfaq channels - always top quality content, well presented, always interesting. Thanks Iain!

Great to hear real passion for a motoring Icon. There will only ever be one Lamborghini Countach (the real original, not the recent pastiche).

Loved the way everything in the business end works so synchronized. And the car sounds just amazing!

Iain. It was so funny as you inserted yourself into the car ......it was almost Tommy Cooper !! I must confess l'm very much on the fence with ceramic coating . When l restored my series 2 XJ6 in 2008 ( for my daughters wedding ) l was going to use 2 pack but unexpectedly painted it in cellulose . After flatting , polishing & waxing in 1 day ! (I used "Auto Glym " radiant wax polish . ) lt went on to win best paint in show at many shows . John , who purchased the car in 2009, brought it to a local show a few weeks ago and l was nearly emotional ....it looked as good as the day l sold it . The Countach sounded magnificent ! But could l hear a few body rattles ? The only V12 l owned was a 1978 XJS that l persuaded the owner to swap for my 1983 Vauxhall Cavalier in 1996 ! But you really cannnot compare it to the Italian V 12 's .....certainly not for sound ! Thankyou as always lain .

Thank you for your great humor as you are getting in this stallion…well done again Ian

I was born in 1970, and as a kid this car was the machine from another planet. I remember seeing my first periscope model at goodwood, on the lawn in 2013 and I was wowed by it. I preferred the early cars without the skirts but they are all stunning. Funny to see Mr Tyrrell trying to squeeze into the car, it was definitely built for a slighter person lol.

After an own goal last week Iain you’ve come back with what you do best. I don’t believe your subscribers want high quality, over edited videos that cost you the earth to produce. For me the best thing about your channel are the insights that you share with us from your long and prestigious career maintaining amazing vehicles. Just keep it down to earth and simple please.

I’m building a high fidelity replica and these videos from Iain and Harry are incredibly valuable to me. It’s a rare thing to have experts providing deep insights and exposure to these vehicles. I only wish there were like a 20 part full rebuild video that covers every nut and bolt with the level of care that Iain can bring.

Thanks Ian

I love this for a sat am. Relaxing.

Another killer video. Thank you for explaining how to pronounce Countach and for consistently bringing us such wonderful content. I love your subtle phrases, referring to driving the Countach hard as “extending it.” Top drawer!

I have never forgotten the first time I saw a Contact! We were going home from a days work in London. We were going south to Brighton and were going on to the first stretch of th M25 and I saw one of these behind us and there was a Range Rover behind that and I could see underneath it! Dad did not make an attempt to try and keep up in his car! 😉Once on the small M25 section we just head that lovely sound they make and both cars had disappeared! I have never forgotten that sound and the delight of seeing a Red Contact and I saw the same car twice as well! That was a joy to watch and thank you for creating it too! 😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤏

Iain slips the Countach on rather like a custom, tailored pair of Italian driving gloves. Perfect fit! Thanks for opening the taps for us, Iain.

When I was a young lad, I saw those around and about in south Ken. Futuristic chariots. I'm in my mid fifties. But, when I'm an old man, that design will still look like a dream from the future. Utterly stunning. Thanks Iain. Every video is pure joy.

“My shadow isn’t getting much smaller.” Iain knows how to turn a phrase.

Watching you get in that car was fabulous Iain, would have been so easy to cut that out😂👏

The Countach design was always outrageous, but for me they're looking better and better with age.

Watching you pop into the Countach, I had a quick flash back to a young Marcello Mastroianni on his way to La Dolce Vita. 😉

Thank you once more Mr. Tyrrel, what a car, what a channel! After watching this, I will search for Cannonball Run movie trailer and enjoy it once more.

My parents were from Piemonte, the word countach itself literally means "contagion" like a disease. When used as an interjection, the two definitions you heard are not mutually exclusive. Think of "wow" and how you can use it in both a positive way to express admiration and in a negative way to express dismay.

The real world 'hands on' experience of working on these cars by Iain Tyrrell, captured in this video will become the time capsule archive of information in the future. In 100 years time this video will still be viewed and referenced for future restorations.

I am 6' 4" and somehow squeezed into a LP 5000 QV once. My head was right up to the roof but the thing I noticed the most was the lack of space where the pedals are located. I had heard that some people prefer to drive with no shoes on just so their feet can use the pedals without shoes hitting more than one at a time. Amazing car! Beautiful car and yes that sound. V12 all day any day baby!

Congratulations again... regards from Athens Greece...

Getting in that car looks painful AF. I got to drive an LP400 years ago when I purchase my Performante at a local dealership and it seemed so junky. Rattled a lot, lots of tranny whines and noises, car body creeks and weird noises, you feel every single pebble in the road. Then I drove my new Perf and it was night and day. But the Tach is such an iconic and beautiful car. You just gotta love them. I know I do! LoL Loved this video Sir. You explained everything so well and you all did amazing work on this treasured car. Thank you cheers ❤

Will always be fascinated watching someone who understands carburetor tuning by feel/ear!

That sound ! OMG !😱 Thank you very much, wonderful video as always.

The theatrics of climbing in was hilarious, and I can sympathise having folded myself into a Fiat 500 for several years!

I've always wondered how the Countach drives..Iain has revealed all..Thank you..

Glad I found you guys thanks to Harry and his ride!

Thank you for the content Mr Tyrrell. Idea for the debug drive... take the car shopping, in and out of slow spaces, stop starts, cool, hot , cold warm drives.. it's the timing of the car being on and off.. plus you can buy gifts for those you love, do it over a few days.

Another beautiful vlog, the passion that you have for these very special cars (pieces of automotive art) is infectious. The view of the engine bay showing the throttle linkages moving was just gorgeous. Cheers

Live in Southern California now but grew up in Europe in the 70 and 80ies….your garage is full of my dream cars. I LOVE your channel