1 00:00:01,360 --> 00:00:03,960 (gentle music) 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:10,040 (theme music) 3 00:00:25,681 --> 00:00:28,841 (audience applauding) 4 00:00:36,241 --> 00:00:38,381 - Thank you, thank you, thank you. 5 00:00:38,481 --> 00:00:41,061 Hello, welcome to Top Gear. 6 00:00:41,161 --> 00:00:43,661 Where we have some sad news, because tonight 7 00:00:43,761 --> 00:00:46,541 is the last show of the series, everyone! 8 00:00:46,641 --> 00:00:47,742 (audience groaning) - Oh, no. 9 00:00:47,842 --> 00:00:50,582 But we also have some good news, because tonight 10 00:00:50,682 --> 00:00:52,902 we are on a public service mission. 11 00:00:53,002 --> 00:00:55,342 We're gonna be fighting injustice and tackling 12 00:00:55,442 --> 00:00:58,622 one of the biggest disgraces in modern motoring. 13 00:00:58,722 --> 00:01:01,302 - And that's the sheer expense of being a new driver. 14 00:01:01,402 --> 00:01:03,342 What young people have to fork out nowadays 15 00:01:03,442 --> 00:01:04,622 just to be on the road. 16 00:01:04,722 --> 00:01:05,862 It's a disgrace, Pad. 17 00:01:05,962 --> 00:01:07,062 - Scandalous. 18 00:01:07,162 --> 00:01:08,662 - See, according to recent research, 19 00:01:08,762 --> 00:01:11,102 new drivers have to shell out, on average, 20 00:01:11,202 --> 00:01:13,463 close to 5000 pounds on their first car, 21 00:01:13,563 --> 00:01:16,383 plus another 1900 quid on insurance. 22 00:01:16,483 --> 00:01:19,343 That's nearly seven grand straight off the bat, Fred. 23 00:01:19,443 --> 00:01:20,663 - For your seven grand, you'll probably get 24 00:01:20,763 --> 00:01:21,703 something like this. 25 00:01:21,803 --> 00:01:23,543 A Corsa with a few miles on the clock. 26 00:01:23,643 --> 00:01:25,063 - Yeah. - Now it's fine. 27 00:01:25,163 --> 00:01:26,863 It's a bit Vauxhall Corsa, innit. 28 00:01:26,963 --> 00:01:28,903 - It is very Vauxhall Corsa, it is. 29 00:01:29,003 --> 00:01:31,703 But don't worry though, because for that sort of money, 30 00:01:31,803 --> 00:01:33,783 there are some far better options out there, 31 00:01:33,883 --> 00:01:35,884 as we shall now demonstrate. 32 00:01:36,964 --> 00:01:39,524 (upbeat music) 33 00:01:42,684 --> 00:01:44,424 Cars for new drivers? 34 00:01:44,524 --> 00:01:46,624 Head to Plymouth, they said. 35 00:01:46,724 --> 00:01:50,724 Recently declared the UK's top city for young adults. 36 00:01:56,564 --> 00:02:00,105 (distorted music) 37 00:02:00,205 --> 00:02:02,665 All right, on this particular Friday, 38 00:02:02,765 --> 00:02:05,985 it was also the UK's windiest city. 39 00:02:06,085 --> 00:02:08,985 But no matter, because the big news is 40 00:02:09,085 --> 00:02:12,425 that with a seven grand budget for car and insurance, 41 00:02:12,525 --> 00:02:15,765 you can have something a bit special. 42 00:02:19,925 --> 00:02:21,925 Ah. 43 00:02:22,765 --> 00:02:25,146 The MG B GT. 44 00:02:25,246 --> 00:02:26,266 Oh yes. 45 00:02:26,366 --> 00:02:30,426 I have gone classic, and what a classic this is. 46 00:02:30,526 --> 00:02:34,466 5000 pounds to buy, and if I was a young 17-year-old Paddy 47 00:02:34,566 --> 00:02:37,706 from Bolton, it'd 1300 quid to insure. 48 00:02:37,806 --> 00:02:39,906 (upbeat music) 49 00:02:40,006 --> 00:02:43,346 All in all, that's 6300 pounds 50 00:02:43,446 --> 00:02:45,626 for a great British sports car 51 00:02:45,726 --> 00:02:48,367 that's dripping with 60s style. 52 00:02:49,767 --> 00:02:53,067 And with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder engine, 53 00:02:53,167 --> 00:02:56,527 plus rear wheel drive, it is genius. 54 00:02:58,167 --> 00:03:00,347 I mean, there was even enough left over 55 00:03:00,447 --> 00:03:02,487 to give it a trendy lick of paint. 56 00:03:04,647 --> 00:03:07,387 And while I'm giving you the McGuinness money saving tips, 57 00:03:07,487 --> 00:03:10,747 this car is over 40 years old, 58 00:03:10,847 --> 00:03:15,108 which means it's officially classed as an historic vehicle, 59 00:03:15,208 --> 00:03:19,048 which means it's exempt from road tax and MOT. 60 00:03:20,568 --> 00:03:22,708 I'm like a sexy Martin Lewis. 61 00:03:22,808 --> 00:03:23,668 (horn honking) 62 00:03:23,768 --> 00:03:24,628 Oh! 63 00:03:24,728 --> 00:03:27,168 (rock music) 64 00:03:29,128 --> 00:03:31,128 The love bug! 65 00:03:36,129 --> 00:03:38,509 - Oh, oh, nearly lost me door! 66 00:03:38,609 --> 00:03:40,649 - I've picked the wrong day to roll me sleeves up! 67 00:03:42,649 --> 00:03:45,389 - It's not a day for hair neither, is it? 68 00:03:45,489 --> 00:03:47,909 - See, this is where I've top-trumped you today. 69 00:03:48,009 --> 00:03:49,949 - This is when bald's in your favour. 70 00:03:50,049 --> 00:03:50,789 - Love it. 71 00:03:50,889 --> 00:03:52,229 Go on, give us the numbers. 72 00:03:52,329 --> 00:03:53,989 - It's obviously a Beetle. - Yeah. 73 00:03:54,089 --> 00:03:58,509 - Cost me five grand, and a 17-year-old Fred from Preston, 74 00:03:58,609 --> 00:04:00,750 870 quid to insure, but there's more, 75 00:04:00,850 --> 00:04:02,510 don't start, there's more, there's more. 76 00:04:02,610 --> 00:04:07,070 'Cause it's over 40 years old, no tax, no MOT. 77 00:04:07,170 --> 00:04:07,910 - Yeah. 78 00:04:08,010 --> 00:04:09,550 I've already told 'em that. 79 00:04:09,650 --> 00:04:12,350 That's cheaper than most of these modern city cars. 80 00:04:12,450 --> 00:04:13,550 (rock music) 81 00:04:13,650 --> 00:04:14,550 - [Freddie] Oh, yes. 82 00:04:14,650 --> 00:04:19,510 For just 5800-odd quid, you could get the original 83 00:04:19,610 --> 00:04:23,711 air-cooled four-cylinder icon whose timeless looks 84 00:04:23,811 --> 00:04:25,811 just get better with age. 85 00:04:28,291 --> 00:04:29,511 - It's an absolute beauty. 86 00:04:29,611 --> 00:04:31,111 - I love it in white as well. 87 00:04:31,211 --> 00:04:32,951 - And people from our era. (horn honking) 88 00:04:33,051 --> 00:04:33,751 Herbie. 89 00:04:33,851 --> 00:04:35,711 - Oh, what? Oh. - What's this? 90 00:04:35,811 --> 00:04:37,791 (regal music) 91 00:04:37,891 --> 00:04:40,111 - Has he left an SUV in the wash? 92 00:04:40,211 --> 00:04:43,151 - Oh, I don't know, Paddy, I think he's done it again. 93 00:04:43,251 --> 00:04:45,031 That's a Lada. 94 00:04:45,131 --> 00:04:46,912 - Lads. 95 00:04:47,012 --> 00:04:48,832 I'm excited! 96 00:04:48,932 --> 00:04:53,352 The Lada Niva, the Soviet four-by-four legend. 97 00:04:53,452 --> 00:04:54,672 Look at it! 98 00:04:54,772 --> 00:04:55,752 - I like it when you're smiling. 99 00:04:55,852 --> 00:04:57,752 - Under five and a half grand to buy. 100 00:04:57,852 --> 00:04:59,032 - What? - Okay? 101 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:02,272 Under a grand to insure for the 17-year-old me. 102 00:05:02,372 --> 00:05:04,152 Why would you want a Corsa when you can have this? 103 00:05:04,252 --> 00:05:05,752 Look at it. 104 00:05:05,852 --> 00:05:06,592 (upbeat music) 105 00:05:06,692 --> 00:05:08,712 Forget the Land Rover Defender. 106 00:05:08,812 --> 00:05:11,273 This pint-sized hero of the off-road world 107 00:05:11,373 --> 00:05:15,993 has been in production longer than any other four-by-four. 108 00:05:16,093 --> 00:05:18,473 And for just six and a half grand all-in, 109 00:05:18,573 --> 00:05:21,493 it is a total bargain. 110 00:05:22,413 --> 00:05:24,073 - Oh, I want to hammer ya. 111 00:05:24,173 --> 00:05:24,953 (Chris laughing) 112 00:05:25,053 --> 00:05:26,473 But no, I love it. 113 00:05:26,573 --> 00:05:27,273 I love it. 114 00:05:27,373 --> 00:05:30,913 - I think this is the first time we're all kind of like, 115 00:05:31,013 --> 00:05:33,473 happy with these three motors. 116 00:05:33,573 --> 00:05:34,754 - Oh, one more thing. - Go on. 117 00:05:34,854 --> 00:05:37,634 - Because it's 40 years old. - Yeah. 118 00:05:37,734 --> 00:05:39,914 - Don't need an MOT, don't have to pay for tax. 119 00:05:40,014 --> 00:05:40,794 - Yeah. 120 00:05:40,894 --> 00:05:44,394 He said that, I have, three times they've heard that. 121 00:05:44,494 --> 00:05:46,514 It's a good money-saving tip. 122 00:05:46,614 --> 00:05:49,714 - Now, most importantly, that looks like a factory colour, 123 00:05:49,814 --> 00:05:50,954 a factory off-white. 124 00:05:51,054 --> 00:05:53,354 I can imagine that in period. 125 00:05:53,454 --> 00:05:55,394 Is that a factory colour? What colour is that. 126 00:05:55,494 --> 00:05:57,194 - Oh, this is like, you know like, 127 00:05:57,294 --> 00:05:59,395 the fancy Audi and the Porsche colours? - Yeah. 128 00:05:59,495 --> 00:06:01,915 - I think they call it putty grey. 129 00:06:02,015 --> 00:06:02,775 - What colour was it originally? 130 00:06:02,855 --> 00:06:05,515 - Well, it was British racing green. 131 00:06:05,615 --> 00:06:06,955 - Oh, so you painted over BRG for that? 132 00:06:07,055 --> 00:06:10,395 - Please, please, please. - A classic. 133 00:06:10,495 --> 00:06:11,555 - What colour's that? 134 00:06:11,655 --> 00:06:12,595 Berocca wee? 135 00:06:12,695 --> 00:06:13,595 (Freddie laughing) 136 00:06:13,695 --> 00:06:16,635 - If I were doing it for you, I'd do it burgundy red. 137 00:06:16,735 --> 00:06:17,715 But we're appealing... 138 00:06:17,815 --> 00:06:21,395 Look, we could have argued about the colour all day. 139 00:06:21,495 --> 00:06:25,436 The point is, when it comes to choosing your first car, 140 00:06:25,536 --> 00:06:29,856 this little trio makes for one hell of a menu to pick from. 141 00:06:31,096 --> 00:06:33,096 - Oh, I do love the Beetle. 142 00:06:33,696 --> 00:06:35,276 Just driving it for the first time, 143 00:06:35,376 --> 00:06:37,776 it's everything I thought it would be. It's lovely. 144 00:06:40,256 --> 00:06:41,876 - I make no secret of the fact that I've 145 00:06:41,976 --> 00:06:44,876 always wanted a Niva, always. 146 00:06:44,976 --> 00:06:46,477 It's joyous! 147 00:06:46,577 --> 00:06:48,917 - It was actually known as the poor man's Aston Martin, 148 00:06:49,017 --> 00:06:49,837 this, when it came out. 149 00:06:49,937 --> 00:06:52,457 No one's calling the Corsa a poor man's Aston Martin. 150 00:06:53,617 --> 00:06:57,037 Have you got an MG in the collection, Chris? 151 00:06:57,137 --> 00:06:58,477 - I don't, but looking at yours, there's something 152 00:06:58,577 --> 00:07:01,137 about the shape, that hatchback shape, that I love. 153 00:07:02,297 --> 00:07:04,477 - What about a Beetle, Chris, you got a Beetle? 154 00:07:04,577 --> 00:07:05,557 - No, don't have a Beetle. 155 00:07:05,657 --> 00:07:07,557 You're either a Mini man or a Beetle man 156 00:07:07,657 --> 00:07:09,677 when I was young, and I was a Mini man. 157 00:07:09,777 --> 00:07:10,958 - You still are. 158 00:07:11,058 --> 00:07:13,398 (Freddie laughing) 159 00:07:13,498 --> 00:07:15,478 (rock music) 160 00:07:15,578 --> 00:07:18,438 - Now, we might've been happy with our motors, 161 00:07:18,538 --> 00:07:20,798 but the producers weren't convinced. 162 00:07:20,898 --> 00:07:23,878 So to prove their first car credentials, 163 00:07:23,978 --> 00:07:27,838 we'd be taking them on a tour through Devon and Cornwall, 164 00:07:27,938 --> 00:07:30,298 starting with Dartmoor. 165 00:07:32,138 --> 00:07:34,499 - [Chris] What do you see a lot of on Dartmoor? 166 00:07:36,499 --> 00:07:37,959 - Is it... 167 00:07:38,059 --> 00:07:39,279 What are they called? 168 00:07:39,379 --> 00:07:40,559 Panthers? 169 00:07:40,659 --> 00:07:42,639 - Did you say "Panthers," Paddy? 170 00:07:42,739 --> 00:07:43,839 Panthers? 171 00:07:43,939 --> 00:07:46,279 - Yeah, there's one roaming round it, isn't there? 172 00:07:46,379 --> 00:07:49,279 Didn't I read sommat, the beast of Dartmoor or sommat? 173 00:07:49,379 --> 00:07:51,939 - It's the beast of Bobmin, you big berk. 174 00:07:52,859 --> 00:07:55,259 (rock music) 175 00:07:56,939 --> 00:07:59,960 - So, you've just passed your driving test 176 00:08:00,060 --> 00:08:00,800 and you're buzzing. 177 00:08:00,900 --> 00:08:01,840 What do you get? 178 00:08:01,940 --> 00:08:03,940 Well, you want something speedy. 179 00:08:04,860 --> 00:08:06,880 Something sporty. 180 00:08:06,980 --> 00:08:09,780 Something to really show off to your mates. 181 00:08:11,060 --> 00:08:13,320 Sadly, you can't afford to get insured 182 00:08:13,420 --> 00:08:16,460 on anything like that, unless you go old. 183 00:08:20,260 --> 00:08:25,361 The MGB was launched in 1962, and soon became 184 00:08:25,461 --> 00:08:27,761 one of Britain's favourite sports cars. 185 00:08:27,861 --> 00:08:32,361 Half a million they built, and it's easy to see why. 186 00:08:32,461 --> 00:08:35,121 So for your first taste of driving, 187 00:08:35,221 --> 00:08:37,381 honestly, why wouldn't you? 188 00:08:39,581 --> 00:08:42,761 It's light, it's nimble, it's rear-wheel drive. 189 00:08:42,861 --> 00:08:45,802 It ticks all the boxes, and this car 190 00:08:45,902 --> 00:08:47,922 actually forces you to drive. 191 00:08:48,022 --> 00:08:49,682 I mean, look, look at that. 192 00:08:49,782 --> 00:08:52,402 You've got to wind the window down on this thing, 193 00:08:52,502 --> 00:08:53,642 you've gotta drive it. 194 00:08:53,742 --> 00:08:57,162 If the head gasket goes, you've gotta change it. 195 00:08:57,262 --> 00:08:59,802 It's a learning curve, this car. 196 00:08:59,902 --> 00:09:02,502 (upbeat music) 197 00:09:05,702 --> 00:09:08,762 - One of me neighbours used to have a Beetle as a kid. 198 00:09:08,862 --> 00:09:11,363 Liz Smith lived across the road with her six kids. 199 00:09:11,463 --> 00:09:12,563 Her running around with one of these. 200 00:09:12,663 --> 00:09:13,763 I remember being in it one day. 201 00:09:13,863 --> 00:09:15,403 It was a real novelty. 202 00:09:15,503 --> 00:09:16,723 It was lovely. 203 00:09:16,823 --> 00:09:18,823 But one thing which I learned, 204 00:09:19,263 --> 00:09:22,123 other Beetle drivers, they all wave at each other. 205 00:09:22,223 --> 00:09:24,323 You'd be driving down the road and have a pomp, 206 00:09:24,423 --> 00:09:26,003 flash of their lights, or a wave. 207 00:09:26,103 --> 00:09:28,183 You're part of something. 208 00:09:31,103 --> 00:09:34,764 The Beetle was built for over 60 years 209 00:09:34,864 --> 00:09:36,864 in every corner of the world. 210 00:09:37,824 --> 00:09:39,644 And if you want to talk numbers, 211 00:09:39,744 --> 00:09:43,404 they made 20 million of 'em. 212 00:09:43,504 --> 00:09:47,284 Every single one offering that same affordable, 213 00:09:47,384 --> 00:09:50,184 economical, cheap-to-run recipe. 214 00:09:51,744 --> 00:09:54,484 So if you buy one of these, you're not just buying 215 00:09:54,584 --> 00:09:58,725 your first car, you're buying a piece of history. 216 00:09:58,825 --> 00:10:01,365 And the thing that makes these perfect for new drivers 217 00:10:01,465 --> 00:10:05,605 is they're really slow, peaceful, you just slow down. 218 00:10:05,705 --> 00:10:07,705 Where's the downside? 219 00:10:09,065 --> 00:10:11,045 Probably the windscreen wipers at this point. 220 00:10:11,145 --> 00:10:14,865 And a windscreen that I've just gotta keep wiping. 221 00:10:16,745 --> 00:10:18,525 But I'm smiling. 222 00:10:18,625 --> 00:10:20,625 I really am smiling. 223 00:10:21,866 --> 00:10:23,246 (dramatic music) 224 00:10:23,346 --> 00:10:25,166 - Maybe. 225 00:10:25,266 --> 00:10:27,926 But not as much as I was. 226 00:10:28,026 --> 00:10:30,426 What a cool, cool vehicle. 227 00:10:31,986 --> 00:10:35,026 I have so clearly got the coolest car of the three. 228 00:10:35,946 --> 00:10:37,946 This is... 229 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:41,466 My 17-year-old dream. 230 00:10:46,547 --> 00:10:48,847 The Lada Niva is the exception to the rule 231 00:10:48,947 --> 00:10:52,407 that all Soviet era cars were terrible. 232 00:10:52,507 --> 00:10:54,487 Designed as a workhorse for the villagers 233 00:10:54,587 --> 00:10:58,167 and farmers of rural Russia, it was built to operate 234 00:10:58,267 --> 00:11:01,067 in some of the toughest conditions on the planet. 235 00:11:02,227 --> 00:11:05,127 And as a result, it has endured like almost 236 00:11:05,227 --> 00:11:07,227 no other car in history. 237 00:11:09,788 --> 00:11:11,848 Nivas have been everywhere. 238 00:11:11,948 --> 00:11:15,408 North Pole, South Pole, Everest base camp. 239 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:17,368 They are indestructible. 240 00:11:17,468 --> 00:11:21,048 It's simple, it's practical, it's tough. 241 00:11:21,148 --> 00:11:21,888 I love it. 242 00:11:21,988 --> 00:11:24,268 I absolutely love it, it's a hero car of mine. 243 00:11:27,828 --> 00:11:30,568 (rock music) 244 00:11:30,668 --> 00:11:32,288 But before we get too carried away 245 00:11:32,388 --> 00:11:35,489 with the whole old car for new driver pitch, 246 00:11:35,589 --> 00:11:37,869 there are a couple of things you need to know. 247 00:11:39,109 --> 00:11:42,009 First, insurance. 248 00:11:42,109 --> 00:11:43,849 Now we've rang round the insurance companies 249 00:11:43,949 --> 00:11:45,529 trying to get the best quote. 250 00:11:45,629 --> 00:11:47,089 You can ring one day, it'll be a decent quote, 251 00:11:47,189 --> 00:11:49,989 ring back the next day, it'll totally change. 252 00:11:51,109 --> 00:11:54,129 - And the other thing is, it all depends on where you live, too. 253 00:11:54,229 --> 00:11:57,650 So if you live in London, you're paying a premium, 254 00:11:57,750 --> 00:11:59,330 which you should be used to, you pay 255 00:11:59,430 --> 00:12:02,090 a premium on your houses, you pay a premium on drinks, 256 00:12:02,190 --> 00:12:03,810 food, everything down south. 257 00:12:03,910 --> 00:12:05,250 - But if you go with a classic car, 258 00:12:05,350 --> 00:12:07,610 there's some really competitive quotes out there. 259 00:12:07,710 --> 00:12:11,450 Now, I say competitive, providing you're not 260 00:12:11,550 --> 00:12:14,630 going for something fast, expensive, or rare, 261 00:12:15,710 --> 00:12:17,090 you should be okay. 262 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:20,410 - So basically, what we're saying is buy something 263 00:12:20,510 --> 00:12:23,411 slow, cheap, and readily available. 264 00:12:23,511 --> 00:12:25,291 And move yourself to Preston. 265 00:12:25,391 --> 00:12:29,151 You will save yourself a packet on car insurance. 266 00:12:30,831 --> 00:12:33,551 - And then there's the whole 40-year-old car thing. 267 00:12:34,391 --> 00:12:36,731 Just 'cause it doesn't need an MOT, 268 00:12:36,831 --> 00:12:38,771 you don't have to tax it, you still need 269 00:12:38,871 --> 00:12:39,931 to keep it roadworthy. 270 00:12:40,031 --> 00:12:42,771 No bald tires, look after it. 271 00:12:42,871 --> 00:12:45,052 And remember, it's an old thing. 272 00:12:45,152 --> 00:12:47,472 Take some pride, cherish it. 273 00:12:48,552 --> 00:12:49,812 One note of caution, though, just before 274 00:12:49,912 --> 00:12:52,372 you go out and buy, oh, hello. 275 00:12:52,472 --> 00:12:55,052 - I'm freewheeling here, me engine's cut out. 276 00:12:55,152 --> 00:12:57,152 - Unbelievable. 277 00:12:58,952 --> 00:13:00,952 - Come on. 278 00:13:01,392 --> 00:13:03,512 Just having a couple of technicals with the Beetle. 279 00:13:05,232 --> 00:13:05,972 - Go on, Fred. 280 00:13:06,072 --> 00:13:07,892 Go on, Beetle. 281 00:13:07,992 --> 00:13:09,093 - It's gone. 282 00:13:09,193 --> 00:13:10,573 Oh, you f... - No, he's died. 283 00:13:10,673 --> 00:13:12,453 He's died. 284 00:13:12,553 --> 00:13:14,493 - Now, I know what you're thinking, 285 00:13:14,593 --> 00:13:18,513 and no, you don't want your first car breaking down on you. 286 00:13:19,713 --> 00:13:20,413 - Of all the days. 287 00:13:20,513 --> 00:13:23,933 I don't need to be pushing this car around Cornwall. 288 00:13:24,033 --> 00:13:26,133 - [Paddy] But this isn't a breakdown. 289 00:13:26,233 --> 00:13:31,153 This is just a VW Beetle giving its new owner some exercise. 290 00:13:33,954 --> 00:13:36,754 After all these cars are over 40. 291 00:13:39,114 --> 00:13:39,814 - [Freddie] Oh, hang on. 292 00:13:39,914 --> 00:13:41,014 It's just gone a bit back. 293 00:13:41,114 --> 00:13:43,554 - [Paddy] Everyone over 40's the same. 294 00:13:45,274 --> 00:13:46,574 - We're back on. 295 00:13:46,674 --> 00:13:48,674 Think it just needed a rest, the old girl. 296 00:13:51,314 --> 00:13:53,754 We all need a rest at 40-odd, don't we? 297 00:13:55,274 --> 00:13:56,415 Go on, the Beetle. 298 00:13:56,515 --> 00:13:57,735 We're moving again. 299 00:13:57,835 --> 00:13:59,575 - [Paddy] Good work, boys. 300 00:13:59,675 --> 00:14:02,015 - [Chris] Now, for some reason, the producers 301 00:14:02,115 --> 00:14:04,215 couldn't yet see the brilliance of our 302 00:14:04,315 --> 00:14:06,315 old car, new driver theory. 303 00:14:07,435 --> 00:14:09,215 - Oh, oh, oh, oh god. 304 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:12,895 - [Chris] And in a shameless bid to disprove it further, 305 00:14:12,995 --> 00:14:16,675 they soon told us to pull off the road for a test. 306 00:14:17,635 --> 00:14:20,155 (tense music) 307 00:14:22,236 --> 00:14:25,216 - [Paddy] What the hell's this place? 308 00:14:25,316 --> 00:14:27,016 - [Chris] Quarry. 309 00:14:27,116 --> 00:14:29,096 - Yours'll be at home here, Chris, won't it? 310 00:14:29,196 --> 00:14:31,196 - This is Niva country. 311 00:14:32,196 --> 00:14:32,956 - [Freddie] It's like you've got 312 00:14:33,036 --> 00:14:34,376 a cloaking device round here, Paddy. 313 00:14:34,476 --> 00:14:36,476 Look at ya. 314 00:14:37,356 --> 00:14:39,016 - [Paddy] Oh, lads. 315 00:14:39,116 --> 00:14:41,916 I spy a Corsa. 316 00:14:43,276 --> 00:14:45,277 Hang on, it's being driven by the Stig. 317 00:14:47,957 --> 00:14:49,957 - What's he doing? 318 00:14:50,317 --> 00:14:52,317 - Who knows with him? 319 00:14:54,237 --> 00:14:54,977 - He's out of the car. 320 00:14:55,077 --> 00:14:55,857 He's out the car. 321 00:14:55,957 --> 00:14:57,417 He's walking off. 322 00:14:57,517 --> 00:14:59,657 - Someone approaching my window in high vis. 323 00:14:59,757 --> 00:15:01,857 Thank you very much, boss. - No problem. 324 00:15:01,957 --> 00:15:03,657 - Unsurprisingly, it's a challenge. 325 00:15:03,757 --> 00:15:06,177 Having spent so much on their first car, 326 00:15:06,277 --> 00:15:07,817 the next challenge facing new drivers 327 00:15:07,917 --> 00:15:09,378 is getting as far as they can 328 00:15:09,478 --> 00:15:11,618 on what little fuel they can afford. 329 00:15:11,718 --> 00:15:13,978 On one pound of petrol, the Stig has just driven 330 00:15:14,078 --> 00:15:17,378 a Vauxhall Corsa flat-out until it ran out. 331 00:15:17,478 --> 00:15:21,458 He managed 11 laps in six minutes and 14 seconds. 332 00:15:21,558 --> 00:15:23,098 You will now have the same amount of fuel 333 00:15:23,198 --> 00:15:27,858 to see how far your cars can go in the same time. 334 00:15:27,958 --> 00:15:29,898 - Oh. 335 00:15:29,998 --> 00:15:31,418 How many laps did he do? 336 00:15:31,518 --> 00:15:32,659 - 11. 337 00:15:32,759 --> 00:15:34,499 - I'd take three at this point. 338 00:15:34,599 --> 00:15:35,899 (light music) 339 00:15:35,999 --> 00:15:38,739 - To see which of our classics was best suited 340 00:15:38,839 --> 00:15:42,059 to a new driver's frugal lifestyle, 341 00:15:42,159 --> 00:15:44,219 with our tanks drained and filled back up 342 00:15:44,319 --> 00:15:47,019 with just one quid's worth of fuel, 343 00:15:47,119 --> 00:15:50,259 we would now take turns seeing how far we could go 344 00:15:50,359 --> 00:15:53,899 within the six minutes, 14 seconds set by the Stig 345 00:15:53,999 --> 00:15:56,600 in the UK's most popular first car. 346 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:00,900 Do you know what, actually, this challenge 347 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:03,580 is right up my street, because when we were all younger 348 00:16:03,680 --> 00:16:05,540 in Bolton and we got our first cars, 349 00:16:05,640 --> 00:16:07,980 that's what we put in it, a pound of juice. 350 00:16:08,080 --> 00:16:10,340 And it kind of ran for awhile. 351 00:16:10,440 --> 00:16:14,020 - I remember me brother, his first car was a Fiesta Mark II. 352 00:16:14,120 --> 00:16:16,120 Just on the one litre engine. 353 00:16:16,680 --> 00:16:18,300 And he used to put two pound in at a time. 354 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:19,300 He used to go forever. 355 00:16:19,400 --> 00:16:20,221 (Paddy laughs) 356 00:16:20,321 --> 00:16:22,061 (upbeat music) 357 00:16:22,161 --> 00:16:24,981 - Oh yes, it was time to summon up 358 00:16:25,081 --> 00:16:27,901 all those penny-pinching years of experience 359 00:16:28,001 --> 00:16:31,481 as Flintoff and his Beetle lined up first. 360 00:16:33,601 --> 00:16:34,581 - Here we go, Fred. 361 00:16:34,681 --> 00:16:36,581 Three, two, one, go. 362 00:16:36,681 --> 00:16:38,381 (upbeat music) 363 00:16:38,481 --> 00:16:39,221 - Come on. 364 00:16:39,321 --> 00:16:40,741 Have to open the window, I'm steaming up. 365 00:16:40,841 --> 00:16:42,941 Windscreen wipers on. 366 00:16:43,041 --> 00:16:45,922 I've gotta say that this doesn't really feel right. 367 00:16:46,882 --> 00:16:48,902 - Chris, I'm not sure if he's got 368 00:16:49,002 --> 00:16:51,222 his foot down in that or not. 369 00:16:51,322 --> 00:16:52,662 - Can't find gears. 370 00:16:52,762 --> 00:16:54,942 Get round. 371 00:16:55,042 --> 00:16:58,882 Now look, we all know speed is not the Beetle's forte. 372 00:17:00,002 --> 00:17:01,062 - Have you got your foot down there, Fred? 373 00:17:01,162 --> 00:17:02,902 Or what's the tactic? 374 00:17:03,002 --> 00:17:05,422 - I have me foot on the floor there, lads. 375 00:17:05,522 --> 00:17:08,303 (Paddy laughs) 376 00:17:08,403 --> 00:17:11,543 - No one was expecting it to beat the Corsa. 377 00:17:11,643 --> 00:17:12,703 Wrestling it round. 378 00:17:12,803 --> 00:17:15,423 - He is crawling round. 379 00:17:15,523 --> 00:17:17,523 - Can't see. 380 00:17:17,883 --> 00:17:19,743 - [Paddy] And while it did somehow manage 381 00:17:19,843 --> 00:17:22,823 to put in 10 valiant laps... 382 00:17:22,923 --> 00:17:24,463 - Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh! 383 00:17:24,563 --> 00:17:26,503 - She's dying, she's dying. 384 00:17:26,603 --> 00:17:29,743 - In the end, it didn't disappoint. 385 00:17:29,843 --> 00:17:31,844 She's starting to go, boys. 386 00:17:35,284 --> 00:17:37,184 I've gone. 387 00:17:37,284 --> 00:17:40,044 (Chris laughing) 388 00:17:44,444 --> 00:17:45,944 - [Paddy] Look at Fred, straight out in puddle. 389 00:17:46,044 --> 00:17:48,044 No messing. 390 00:17:48,764 --> 00:17:50,344 - Got wet feet now. 391 00:17:50,444 --> 00:17:51,504 - Look at him! 392 00:17:51,604 --> 00:17:53,604 He's out of his mind! 393 00:17:54,364 --> 00:17:58,065 As Flintoff got stuck into his second workout of the day, 394 00:17:58,165 --> 00:18:01,705 amazingly, his Beetle had lost out to the Corsa 395 00:18:01,805 --> 00:18:03,805 by just one lap. 396 00:18:04,725 --> 00:18:07,825 But our classics were still in with a shot, 397 00:18:07,925 --> 00:18:12,545 because next to have a crack was the expert car journalist 398 00:18:12,645 --> 00:18:14,645 and his legendary Niva. 399 00:18:16,085 --> 00:18:17,145 - He's gonna have a theory, isn't he? 400 00:18:17,245 --> 00:18:18,385 He's gonna have a theory, this lad. 401 00:18:18,485 --> 00:18:21,966 - He'll have worked out the times, the cornering. 402 00:18:22,926 --> 00:18:24,266 - Don't hold me on the line, McGuinness. 403 00:18:24,366 --> 00:18:25,386 (Freddie laughs) 404 00:18:25,486 --> 00:18:26,706 - Here we go. 405 00:18:26,806 --> 00:18:27,746 (tense music) 406 00:18:27,846 --> 00:18:29,846 Three. 407 00:18:30,206 --> 00:18:31,786 Two. 408 00:18:31,886 --> 00:18:32,666 - Come on! 409 00:18:32,766 --> 00:18:33,626 - One. 410 00:18:33,726 --> 00:18:35,726 Go! 411 00:18:36,286 --> 00:18:40,586 - [Freddie] Now it turns out Harris did have a theory. 412 00:18:40,686 --> 00:18:44,467 - Go nice and slowly. - Strong start, Fred. 413 00:18:44,567 --> 00:18:48,487 - The only problem was it was totally wrong. 414 00:18:49,367 --> 00:18:50,127 You're gonna run out of time, Chris, 415 00:18:50,207 --> 00:18:52,727 there's a time limit on it as well. 416 00:18:53,727 --> 00:18:57,107 - You've already done over a minute 20 seconds, 417 00:18:57,207 --> 00:18:59,207 and you've done one lap. 418 00:18:59,647 --> 00:19:00,907 - [Freddie] It's not hard. 419 00:19:01,007 --> 00:19:03,307 To get anywhere near the Corsa's 11 laps 420 00:19:03,407 --> 00:19:06,127 in the time, you'd have to drive fast. 421 00:19:07,288 --> 00:19:08,028 - Third gear. 422 00:19:08,128 --> 00:19:09,348 Can I get into fourth? 423 00:19:09,448 --> 00:19:11,468 - [Freddie] Do something, man, just do something! 424 00:19:11,568 --> 00:19:15,268 - Christopher, that was your fifth lap. 425 00:19:15,368 --> 00:19:19,788 Fifth lap, and you've two minutes, 50 seconds left. 426 00:19:19,888 --> 00:19:21,388 - This is top fun. 427 00:19:21,488 --> 00:19:23,748 - [Freddie] But with Harris still none the wiser... 428 00:19:23,848 --> 00:19:25,068 - Yes. 429 00:19:25,168 --> 00:19:28,028 - [Freddie] Eventually, his time ran out. 430 00:19:28,128 --> 00:19:30,648 - Three, two, one, and stop. 431 00:19:31,849 --> 00:19:32,869 - Still going. 432 00:19:32,969 --> 00:19:33,789 It's still going. 433 00:19:33,889 --> 00:19:35,889 It's a little fuel miser. 434 00:19:36,609 --> 00:19:38,469 - Chris, the time is up. 435 00:19:38,569 --> 00:19:39,349 Listen. 436 00:19:39,449 --> 00:19:42,089 (timer beeping) 437 00:19:43,689 --> 00:19:44,789 He's still going. 438 00:19:44,889 --> 00:19:46,069 What's he doing? 439 00:19:46,169 --> 00:19:48,109 - [Freddie] This is embarrassing. 440 00:19:48,209 --> 00:19:49,429 - And she's just died, boys. 441 00:19:49,529 --> 00:19:52,209 After an amazing victory, the Niva dies. 442 00:19:53,729 --> 00:19:55,930 - Did you not understand the challenge, Chris? 443 00:19:57,650 --> 00:19:59,230 - [Paddy] Harris had failed his Lada 444 00:19:59,330 --> 00:20:02,270 with just eight laps in the time. 445 00:20:02,370 --> 00:20:05,390 So, last to have a crack at the Corsa's 446 00:20:05,490 --> 00:20:08,650 11-lap benchmark was the mighty MG. 447 00:20:10,610 --> 00:20:11,950 Are you ready to go, Patrick? 448 00:20:12,050 --> 00:20:13,790 - Yes. 449 00:20:13,890 --> 00:20:16,430 - [Chris] Three, two, one. 450 00:20:16,530 --> 00:20:17,950 Go! 451 00:20:18,050 --> 00:20:19,031 (dramatic music) 452 00:20:19,131 --> 00:20:21,131 - Go on, MGB! 453 00:20:28,291 --> 00:20:30,671 - He's taking this very seriously, isn't he? 454 00:20:30,771 --> 00:20:32,771 - Yeah. 455 00:20:33,851 --> 00:20:35,851 - Woohoohoo! 456 00:20:37,971 --> 00:20:41,871 Stirling Moss set a land speed record in an MG. 457 00:20:41,971 --> 00:20:44,232 Granted, it weren't round a quarry, 458 00:20:44,332 --> 00:20:45,872 with a quid's worth of petrol in it. 459 00:20:45,972 --> 00:20:49,692 But it's got racing DNA in its blood, this thing. 460 00:20:51,852 --> 00:20:53,152 - Under three minutes now, Pad. 461 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,252 Keep going, under three minutes. 462 00:20:56,132 --> 00:20:58,312 - Right, come on MG, let's go 463 00:20:58,412 --> 00:21:02,812 - That was almost oversteer. (Freddie laughs) 464 00:21:03,972 --> 00:21:08,393 - [Freddie] Go on! 465 00:21:08,493 --> 00:21:09,353 - Under a minute. 466 00:21:09,453 --> 00:21:11,453 Go on, see if you can get it out. 467 00:21:12,413 --> 00:21:13,713 - [Paddy] Well, it's getting a bit jottery. 468 00:21:13,813 --> 00:21:14,593 - This is ridiculous. 469 00:21:14,693 --> 00:21:17,813 The old MG's gonna prove to be more efficient than a Corsa. 470 00:21:19,173 --> 00:21:20,993 Under 30 seconds. 471 00:21:21,093 --> 00:21:22,313 - Still going! 472 00:21:22,413 --> 00:21:24,453 Go on, I hope you're watching this, kids. 473 00:21:26,053 --> 00:21:27,673 - Keep going! - 10, nine, eight... 474 00:21:27,773 --> 00:21:30,313 - Keep going! - Seven, six, five- 475 00:21:30,413 --> 00:21:33,094 - Go on! - Four, three, two, one. 476 00:21:36,334 --> 00:21:37,074 - Oh! 477 00:21:37,174 --> 00:21:39,754 It's just gone at the end, boys! 478 00:21:39,854 --> 00:21:41,854 Oh! 479 00:21:42,454 --> 00:21:43,714 That were a lot of fun. 480 00:21:43,814 --> 00:21:45,094 - It looked so much better when you was having a go. 481 00:21:45,174 --> 00:21:46,834 - Well, here we go, Pad. 482 00:21:46,934 --> 00:21:49,834 Stig did 11 laps and you were about to complete your 12th. 483 00:21:49,934 --> 00:21:51,034 So you beat him. 484 00:21:51,134 --> 00:21:52,434 - Fantastic! 485 00:21:52,534 --> 00:21:55,435 Not just a victory for the MGB, 486 00:21:55,535 --> 00:21:58,715 but a victory for the classics, lads. 487 00:21:58,815 --> 00:22:01,115 And with the winner rightly treated 488 00:22:01,215 --> 00:22:03,395 to a bit of help off the field, 489 00:22:03,495 --> 00:22:06,435 fuelled up and point well and truly proven, 490 00:22:06,535 --> 00:22:11,135 we got back to enjoying the drive in our old-school heroes. 491 00:22:12,015 --> 00:22:15,435 Lads, so, if you go back over 40 years, 492 00:22:15,535 --> 00:22:18,436 that takes us to 1981. 493 00:22:18,536 --> 00:22:20,716 40 years ago, lads. 494 00:22:20,816 --> 00:22:22,676 - My daughter's nearly 17. 495 00:22:22,776 --> 00:22:25,316 I can't imagine that I'm gonna be teaching her to drive. 496 00:22:25,416 --> 00:22:27,676 I'm not sure I'm the man for that job. 497 00:22:27,776 --> 00:22:30,116 My kids don't listen when I tell them about cricket. 498 00:22:30,216 --> 00:22:32,436 I've got no chance with driving. 499 00:22:32,536 --> 00:22:33,716 - Well, they're not on their own there, 500 00:22:33,816 --> 00:22:34,996 Fred, let's be honest. 501 00:22:35,096 --> 00:22:36,276 (Freddie laughs) 502 00:22:36,376 --> 00:22:38,816 (rock music) 503 00:22:41,296 --> 00:22:43,957 - Look at the way we behaved when we were 17. 504 00:22:44,057 --> 00:22:45,677 Everyone was out to go fast. 505 00:22:45,777 --> 00:22:48,197 And if I start saying you can't do that, 506 00:22:48,297 --> 00:22:50,477 I'm just being a hypocrite, 'cause that's what I did! 507 00:22:50,577 --> 00:22:52,077 - I think that's quite a good selling point 508 00:22:52,177 --> 00:22:53,357 for all three of these cars, isn't it? 509 00:22:53,457 --> 00:22:56,177 You know, the kids can't go fast in 'em. 510 00:22:57,217 --> 00:22:58,757 - [Chris] But despite the compelling weight 511 00:22:58,857 --> 00:23:01,197 of this argument, the producers were apparently 512 00:23:01,297 --> 00:23:05,257 still not convinced by the genius of our first car classics. 513 00:23:06,858 --> 00:23:08,878 Because we were soon told to make a stop 514 00:23:08,978 --> 00:23:13,658 at an abandoned RAF base, with an unlikely history of speed. 515 00:23:16,898 --> 00:23:19,358 (mysterious music) 516 00:23:19,458 --> 00:23:22,718 Back in the early 1950s, Davidstow Airfield 517 00:23:22,818 --> 00:23:25,178 played host to Formula One. 518 00:23:26,498 --> 00:23:29,358 As venues go, it was about as far as you could get 519 00:23:29,458 --> 00:23:31,459 from the glamour of Monte-Carlo. 520 00:23:32,059 --> 00:23:34,359 But nevertheless, the Cornish grand prix 521 00:23:34,459 --> 00:23:39,459 ran three times, and even saw Lotus win its first ever race. 522 00:23:41,859 --> 00:23:44,419 But remarkable as that may be, 523 00:23:46,219 --> 00:23:50,779 sadly, it had nothing to do with our next test. 524 00:23:52,619 --> 00:23:54,040 - It's paint, is it, that's coming at us? 525 00:23:54,140 --> 00:23:57,200 'Cause I can't cover my head properly. 526 00:23:57,300 --> 00:23:58,840 I'm just worried about me hair. 527 00:23:58,940 --> 00:24:01,660 (Chris laughing) 528 00:24:02,660 --> 00:24:04,280 People pay a lot of money for this hair. 529 00:24:04,380 --> 00:24:05,140 Don't worry about that, lads. 530 00:24:05,220 --> 00:24:07,680 - "I'm worried about me hair." 531 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:10,180 - If that doesn't go in the edit, I'm resigning. 532 00:24:11,820 --> 00:24:14,000 - So, because speed is the biggest cause 533 00:24:14,100 --> 00:24:16,160 of accidents among new drivers, 534 00:24:16,260 --> 00:24:20,081 with our speedos and pretty much everything else taped over, 535 00:24:20,181 --> 00:24:22,721 we would now see who could get closest 536 00:24:22,821 --> 00:24:25,661 to exactly 50 miles an hour. 537 00:24:26,661 --> 00:24:29,761 Go over, and we'd be out of the game. 538 00:24:29,861 --> 00:24:32,821 As naturally, a paint bomb would go off inside the car. 539 00:24:37,781 --> 00:24:41,681 So I'm gonna use the logic of when these cars were new, 540 00:24:41,781 --> 00:24:45,522 nought to 60 around about 14 seconds on mine and Fred's. 541 00:24:45,622 --> 00:24:48,522 So if I do the one Mississippi, two Mississippi, 542 00:24:48,622 --> 00:24:51,522 till I get to about 10 Mississippi, 543 00:24:51,622 --> 00:24:52,462 I reckon that'll be the cutoff point. 544 00:24:52,542 --> 00:24:54,522 That'll be about 40-odd. 545 00:24:54,622 --> 00:24:55,802 (Freddie laughs) 546 00:24:55,902 --> 00:24:57,482 Right, are we ready? 547 00:24:57,582 --> 00:24:59,582 - Yeah, go on, then. 548 00:25:00,102 --> 00:25:02,942 (engines revving) 549 00:25:04,062 --> 00:25:06,363 - Three, two, one. 550 00:25:06,463 --> 00:25:07,283 Best of luck. 551 00:25:07,383 --> 00:25:10,283 (tense music) 552 00:25:10,383 --> 00:25:12,003 Oh god, here we go. 553 00:25:12,103 --> 00:25:15,323 - This is horrendous. 554 00:25:15,423 --> 00:25:19,223 - One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi. 555 00:25:20,583 --> 00:25:22,403 - Third. 556 00:25:22,503 --> 00:25:24,503 - Come on, the Beetle. 557 00:25:25,503 --> 00:25:26,483 - I'm flat out. 558 00:25:26,583 --> 00:25:28,083 Whatever happens, I'm flat out. 559 00:25:28,183 --> 00:25:31,084 - Six Mississippi, seven Mississippi. 560 00:25:31,184 --> 00:25:32,604 Oh god, eight Mississippi. 561 00:25:32,704 --> 00:25:36,044 - I gotta be up near 30 or 40 here. 562 00:25:36,144 --> 00:25:38,444 - McGuinness is taking liberties there. 563 00:25:38,544 --> 00:25:39,924 Nine Mississippi. 564 00:25:40,024 --> 00:25:40,764 10. 565 00:25:40,864 --> 00:25:41,844 Come on. 566 00:25:41,944 --> 00:25:43,944 I reckon, I reckon... I reckon 567 00:25:44,504 --> 00:25:47,144 that's about, I mean, I'm well in front of them two. 568 00:25:51,144 --> 00:25:52,724 (Paddy laughing) 569 00:25:52,824 --> 00:25:55,365 - You were nearly getting sprayed there, I reckon, Pad. 570 00:25:55,465 --> 00:25:58,785 - If they tell me I got to 48, then that's me out. 571 00:25:59,905 --> 00:26:01,245 - [Freddie] First run down. 572 00:26:01,345 --> 00:26:04,645 We crawled back to the start line for the results. 573 00:26:04,745 --> 00:26:07,125 And we would have to decide whether to stick with the speed 574 00:26:07,225 --> 00:26:12,225 we'd hit or run again to try and get closer to the magic 50. 575 00:26:14,945 --> 00:26:16,925 - Here we go, lads. 576 00:26:17,025 --> 00:26:18,846 Ho-ho-ho-ho! 577 00:26:18,946 --> 00:26:22,546 Chris, in the Lada, 38 miles per hour. 578 00:26:23,826 --> 00:26:24,566 - Damn. 579 00:26:24,666 --> 00:26:29,046 - Freddie, in the Beetle, 37 miles per hour. 580 00:26:29,146 --> 00:26:30,446 - 37? 581 00:26:30,546 --> 00:26:35,546 - Mr. McGuinness, in the MGB, 44 miles per hour. 582 00:26:36,426 --> 00:26:37,646 - Oh, no! 583 00:26:37,746 --> 00:26:39,446 - I'm sticking, boys. 584 00:26:39,546 --> 00:26:40,486 - No! 585 00:26:40,586 --> 00:26:41,967 (Paddy laughing) 586 00:26:42,067 --> 00:26:43,607 I'm last, I'm going again. 587 00:26:43,707 --> 00:26:45,087 - Mr. Harris? 588 00:26:45,187 --> 00:26:47,767 - Well, I've got to twist and I don't want to. 589 00:26:47,867 --> 00:26:49,847 (tense music) 590 00:26:49,947 --> 00:26:51,947 - I'll count you off, boys. 591 00:26:53,427 --> 00:26:54,647 - Go on then, Chris. 592 00:26:54,747 --> 00:26:55,487 - Ugh. 593 00:26:55,587 --> 00:26:57,607 - Three, two, one, go! 594 00:26:57,707 --> 00:26:59,647 (tense music) 595 00:26:59,747 --> 00:27:01,367 - Flintoff. 596 00:27:01,467 --> 00:27:05,128 Right, first, that's gotta be about 20. 597 00:27:05,228 --> 00:27:07,488 Little bit more than I had last time. 598 00:27:07,588 --> 00:27:09,588 - Second gear. 599 00:27:10,748 --> 00:27:12,748 Oh, Harris has gone for it. 600 00:27:15,108 --> 00:27:16,768 - They're moving a bit. 601 00:27:16,868 --> 00:27:17,608 - It's a bit bumpy. 602 00:27:17,708 --> 00:27:19,708 I've got me foot on the floor in third. 603 00:27:23,748 --> 00:27:25,748 - There. 604 00:27:26,708 --> 00:27:29,529 - Not sure I could have gone any faster there, Chris. 605 00:27:29,629 --> 00:27:30,849 - This is ridiculous. 606 00:27:30,949 --> 00:27:32,049 (light music) 607 00:27:32,149 --> 00:27:33,449 - [Paddy] What are you thinking, lads? 608 00:27:33,549 --> 00:27:36,809 - I reckon that was around 45 for me. 609 00:27:36,909 --> 00:27:38,929 I don't reckon I can go much quicker than that 610 00:27:39,029 --> 00:27:39,729 without risking it. 611 00:27:39,829 --> 00:27:41,369 - I think I got over 40, Pad, but I had 612 00:27:41,469 --> 00:27:43,129 me foot on the floor. 613 00:27:43,229 --> 00:27:45,229 I need flatter ground. 614 00:27:46,549 --> 00:27:48,549 - Thank you. 615 00:27:51,149 --> 00:27:52,369 Oh... 616 00:27:52,469 --> 00:27:53,770 My... 617 00:27:53,870 --> 00:27:55,090 Days. 618 00:27:55,190 --> 00:27:56,490 Mr. Flintoff. 619 00:27:56,590 --> 00:27:57,330 - Yeah? 620 00:27:57,430 --> 00:27:59,450 - [Paddy] 42. 621 00:27:59,550 --> 00:28:00,930 - Aww! 622 00:28:01,030 --> 00:28:06,170 - Still under McGuiness's time of 44, but Mr. Harris. 623 00:28:06,270 --> 00:28:08,810 Maximum speed to hit before the paint goes off, 624 00:28:08,910 --> 00:28:11,090 50 miles per hour. 625 00:28:11,190 --> 00:28:15,890 Christopher Harris, you did it in 49! 626 00:28:15,950 --> 00:28:16,690 - No! 627 00:28:16,790 --> 00:28:18,131 - [Paddy] Miles per hour. 628 00:28:18,231 --> 00:28:19,411 - [Freddie] I'm not having that. 629 00:28:19,511 --> 00:28:20,211 I'm not having that. 630 00:28:20,311 --> 00:28:21,611 We've gotta go, Pad. 631 00:28:21,711 --> 00:28:24,531 (Chris laughing) 632 00:28:24,631 --> 00:28:26,171 - No. 633 00:28:26,271 --> 00:28:28,251 Oh no, it's a northern-off. 634 00:28:28,351 --> 00:28:29,171 (suspenseful music) 635 00:28:29,271 --> 00:28:32,611 - Harris and his Niva had thrown down the gauntlet. 636 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:35,731 Meaning McGuinness was back at the table against me 637 00:28:35,831 --> 00:28:38,351 and the stakes were getting higher. 638 00:28:39,311 --> 00:28:42,412 - Paddy, I'm gonna to back up and give meself a run-up. 639 00:28:42,512 --> 00:28:44,512 - Oh god, here we go. 640 00:28:47,072 --> 00:28:48,852 - The chips are in the middle, Paddy. 641 00:28:48,952 --> 00:28:51,132 I'm going all in. 642 00:28:51,232 --> 00:28:53,232 - I think he's going to the next county. 643 00:28:53,872 --> 00:28:55,932 - It's 'cause it's uphill. 644 00:28:56,032 --> 00:28:59,012 (Paddy sighs) 645 00:28:59,112 --> 00:29:01,592 (tense music) 646 00:29:03,472 --> 00:29:04,452 Boys, I'm off. 647 00:29:04,552 --> 00:29:05,533 I'm off! 648 00:29:05,633 --> 00:29:06,933 - Cut me in, Chris. 649 00:29:07,033 --> 00:29:09,033 - [Chris] Three, two, one, go! 650 00:29:10,153 --> 00:29:12,053 (tense music) 651 00:29:12,153 --> 00:29:13,093 - Ooh, he's gone. 652 00:29:13,193 --> 00:29:16,693 - Oh, Flintoff, flying into it. 653 00:29:16,793 --> 00:29:18,173 - Come on. 654 00:29:18,273 --> 00:29:20,493 - 49, that is crazy. 655 00:29:20,593 --> 00:29:21,853 - Come on. 656 00:29:21,953 --> 00:29:25,013 - Oh stop, I'm not doing me Mississippis, I've lost meself! 657 00:29:25,113 --> 00:29:26,293 - Come on. 658 00:29:26,393 --> 00:29:27,293 Come on. 659 00:29:27,393 --> 00:29:28,133 - Oh no. 660 00:29:28,233 --> 00:29:29,734 Oh, that's feeling fast. 661 00:29:29,834 --> 00:29:31,654 - Come on! 662 00:29:31,754 --> 00:29:32,494 - Oh! 663 00:29:32,594 --> 00:29:36,654 - Come on, the Beetle! 664 00:29:36,754 --> 00:29:37,494 - There. 665 00:29:37,594 --> 00:29:40,594 Right, I'm (bleep). 666 00:29:43,114 --> 00:29:44,054 Oh no! 667 00:29:44,154 --> 00:29:46,894 - Paddy's gone, Chris, Paddy's disqualified. 668 00:29:46,994 --> 00:29:49,754 (Chris laughing) 669 00:29:51,634 --> 00:29:53,635 - Oh, god. 670 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,295 That is not good. 671 00:29:58,395 --> 00:30:00,015 (upbeat music) 672 00:30:00,115 --> 00:30:03,335 Eventually, I found me way back to the start line. 673 00:30:03,435 --> 00:30:04,175 I can't see. 674 00:30:04,275 --> 00:30:05,535 Where am I? 675 00:30:05,635 --> 00:30:06,375 Oh god. 676 00:30:06,475 --> 00:30:07,215 (Chris laughs) 677 00:30:07,315 --> 00:30:08,055 I've hit a cone, lads! 678 00:30:08,155 --> 00:30:09,735 And the results were in. 679 00:30:09,835 --> 00:30:11,835 Thank you. 680 00:30:14,635 --> 00:30:16,636 Ooh, ho-ho-ho-ho! 681 00:30:18,596 --> 00:30:21,336 I was doing 51. 682 00:30:21,436 --> 00:30:25,776 Chris Harris, your time was 49 miles per hour. 683 00:30:25,876 --> 00:30:27,696 - Here we go. 684 00:30:27,796 --> 00:30:32,456 - Mr. Flintoff, in the Beetle, your time is... 685 00:30:32,556 --> 00:30:36,136 49 miles per hour! 686 00:30:36,236 --> 00:30:38,416 We've got a twist-off, boys! 687 00:30:38,516 --> 00:30:39,736 - Oh, no! 688 00:30:39,836 --> 00:30:40,937 (suspenseful music) 689 00:30:41,037 --> 00:30:41,777 - Oh, yes. 690 00:30:41,877 --> 00:30:46,617 It was Beetle versus Niva for one final showdown. 691 00:30:46,717 --> 00:30:48,217 What have you got, Harris? 692 00:30:48,317 --> 00:30:49,817 Push them chips in the middle, son. 693 00:30:49,917 --> 00:30:50,657 What have you got? 694 00:30:50,757 --> 00:30:55,137 And to make sure the V-Dub could definitely hit 50, 695 00:30:55,237 --> 00:30:59,077 we'd be lining up from the other end, pointing downhill. 696 00:31:00,157 --> 00:31:03,577 - This is it, boys, this is for the big one. 697 00:31:03,677 --> 00:31:05,698 Go hard or go home. 698 00:31:05,798 --> 00:31:06,698 Here we go! 699 00:31:06,798 --> 00:31:09,338 Three, two, one, bet the lot! 700 00:31:09,438 --> 00:31:12,698 (suspenseful music) 701 00:31:12,798 --> 00:31:15,298 - Don't be backing off on it, Chris, come on.. 702 00:31:15,398 --> 00:31:16,218 - Come on then, Flintoff. 703 00:31:16,318 --> 00:31:18,378 Come on then, Flintoff. 704 00:31:18,478 --> 00:31:20,578 Come on then, Flintoff. 705 00:31:20,678 --> 00:31:22,698 - Ooh, it's looking quick, lads! 706 00:31:22,798 --> 00:31:24,898 - [Freddie] It's 50 mile an hour coming in, Harris. 707 00:31:24,998 --> 00:31:27,138 - That's enough for me. 708 00:31:27,238 --> 00:31:29,239 - [Paddy] Keep going, Fred! 709 00:31:29,759 --> 00:31:31,739 - Come on. 710 00:31:31,839 --> 00:31:33,839 I'm running out of runway. 711 00:31:35,559 --> 00:31:37,559 Oh! 712 00:31:40,399 --> 00:31:41,139 Come on, Paddy. 713 00:31:41,239 --> 00:31:42,539 What's the numbers? 714 00:31:42,639 --> 00:31:47,379 - Ooh, ho-ho-ho, boys! 715 00:31:47,479 --> 00:31:49,479 Chris Harris... 716 00:31:49,999 --> 00:31:51,299 50 miles per hour. 717 00:31:51,399 --> 00:31:53,420 - Yes! 718 00:31:53,520 --> 00:31:54,660 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! 719 00:31:54,760 --> 00:31:56,760 - Mr. Flintoff... 720 00:31:57,920 --> 00:31:59,660 50 miles per hour! 721 00:31:59,760 --> 00:32:01,820 It's a draw, boys! 722 00:32:01,920 --> 00:32:03,300 - Does that mean I'm the winner 'cause Chris 723 00:32:03,400 --> 00:32:05,700 was following me trying to keep up with my speed? 724 00:32:05,800 --> 00:32:09,340 - We can argue the toss about that after I've had a shower. 725 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:12,600 (audience applauding) 726 00:32:14,800 --> 00:32:16,661 - I was not wrecking the interior of my car. 727 00:32:16,761 --> 00:32:17,941 I was not wrecking it. 728 00:32:18,041 --> 00:32:18,981 No way. 729 00:32:19,081 --> 00:32:20,381 - That paint bomb going off. 730 00:32:20,481 --> 00:32:21,221 - Oh. 731 00:32:21,321 --> 00:32:23,821 - I don't mind admitting I was genuinely nervous. 732 00:32:23,921 --> 00:32:26,301 - It took me a week to get it out of every nook and cranny, 733 00:32:26,401 --> 00:32:27,221 and then I started on the car. 734 00:32:27,321 --> 00:32:29,261 - You've only got yourself to blame though, Pad, 735 00:32:29,361 --> 00:32:31,621 because myself and Fred, we're more 736 00:32:31,721 --> 00:32:33,461 at one with our vehicles, we tend to be. 737 00:32:33,561 --> 00:32:34,701 You can't teach it, it's natural. 738 00:32:34,801 --> 00:32:36,781 It's car synergy. 739 00:32:36,881 --> 00:32:37,941 - There's nothing to boast about, 740 00:32:38,041 --> 00:32:39,661 you literally had two cars that wouldn't 741 00:32:39,761 --> 00:32:40,782 get to 50 miles per hour. 742 00:32:40,882 --> 00:32:41,622 - That is true. 743 00:32:41,722 --> 00:32:42,582 - All right, Tony Hart. 744 00:32:42,682 --> 00:32:43,982 Listen to Morph. 745 00:32:44,082 --> 00:32:45,222 Anyway. 746 00:32:45,322 --> 00:32:47,182 We'll get back to that film later. 747 00:32:47,282 --> 00:32:48,982 It's time to move on. 748 00:32:49,082 --> 00:32:49,822 - Yes. 749 00:32:49,922 --> 00:32:50,662 Yes it is. 750 00:32:50,762 --> 00:32:52,422 Tonight, we're celebrating the brilliance 751 00:32:52,522 --> 00:32:55,822 of old cars, and if you're talking brilliant old cars, 752 00:32:55,922 --> 00:32:59,742 there's one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. 753 00:32:59,842 --> 00:33:01,342 Take a look at this. 754 00:33:01,442 --> 00:33:03,663 (solemn music) 755 00:33:03,763 --> 00:33:06,963 This is the story of the Lamborghini Miura. 756 00:33:07,883 --> 00:33:10,643 (dramatic music) 757 00:33:12,123 --> 00:33:14,163 It was introduced to the world in 1966, 758 00:33:16,603 --> 00:33:19,703 and it remains one of the most beautiful, 759 00:33:19,803 --> 00:33:22,283 most important cars of them all. 760 00:33:30,564 --> 00:33:33,844 This is supercar genesis. 761 00:33:34,844 --> 00:33:37,924 (Film reel rattling) 762 00:33:39,164 --> 00:33:41,064 (upbeat music) 763 00:33:41,164 --> 00:33:43,164 Oh, yes. 764 00:33:44,164 --> 00:33:46,164 Yes! 765 00:33:47,044 --> 00:33:50,884 What did this look and feel like in the mid-60s? 766 00:33:55,845 --> 00:33:57,545 Before the Miura there were fast cars. 767 00:33:57,645 --> 00:34:00,185 Before the Miura of course they were beautiful cars. 768 00:34:00,285 --> 00:34:04,205 But there was nothing as outrageous as this. 769 00:34:05,805 --> 00:34:08,225 And like all the great inventions, 770 00:34:08,325 --> 00:34:11,725 of course it was born out of a feud. 771 00:34:16,206 --> 00:34:21,206 A feud that begins in late-50s Italy, 772 00:34:21,566 --> 00:34:25,446 where a businessman by the name of Ferruccio Lamborghini 773 00:34:27,286 --> 00:34:30,806 has become rather successful in the world of tractors. 774 00:34:32,166 --> 00:34:34,826 Ferruccio is making so much money, 775 00:34:34,926 --> 00:34:37,646 he's bought himself a few Ferraris. 776 00:34:38,966 --> 00:34:40,667 Trouble is, they keep breaking down 777 00:34:40,767 --> 00:34:43,187 and costing a bomb to repair. 778 00:34:43,287 --> 00:34:45,307 So he takes one apart and discovers 779 00:34:45,407 --> 00:34:47,427 that his beautiful Ferrari actually uses 780 00:34:47,527 --> 00:34:50,487 the same cheap clutch as his tractors. 781 00:34:52,887 --> 00:34:55,447 Ferruccio is not best pleased. 782 00:34:56,607 --> 00:35:00,507 Tracking down the boss, Enzo Ferrari, he says, 783 00:35:00,607 --> 00:35:04,468 "you build your beautiful cars with my tractor parts." 784 00:35:04,568 --> 00:35:07,308 "My cars are the best in the world," Enzo replies, 785 00:35:07,408 --> 00:35:11,308 before adding, "you are just a tractor driver. 786 00:35:11,408 --> 00:35:13,408 A farmer." 787 00:35:14,968 --> 00:35:17,708 Now Ferruccio doesn't take this too well. 788 00:35:17,808 --> 00:35:21,308 Incensed, he vows to seek revenge on Enzo 789 00:35:21,408 --> 00:35:26,228 by starting his own car company, Automobili Lamborghini. 790 00:35:26,328 --> 00:35:29,049 (dramatic music) 791 00:35:31,129 --> 00:35:33,929 First out of the factory was the 350 GT. 792 00:35:35,569 --> 00:35:38,969 It was very nice, but it was also a bit Ferrari. 793 00:35:40,529 --> 00:35:43,949 To really stick it to Enzo, Ferruccio and his team 794 00:35:44,049 --> 00:35:47,689 of brilliant young engineers needed to change the game. 795 00:35:48,569 --> 00:35:49,909 They needed a car that would make 796 00:35:50,009 --> 00:35:55,010 the entire world stop and stare. 797 00:35:57,170 --> 00:35:59,990 And boy, did they nail it! 798 00:36:00,090 --> 00:36:04,210 This is a masterpiece of design. 799 00:36:07,130 --> 00:36:11,030 But even more amazingly, it seems no one can agree on 800 00:36:11,130 --> 00:36:12,830 who actually designed it. 801 00:36:12,930 --> 00:36:14,310 There's a big plaque that says it came 802 00:36:14,410 --> 00:36:17,071 from Bertone styling house, but within that styling house, 803 00:36:17,171 --> 00:36:22,031 there were two young designers, Gandini and Giugiaro. 804 00:36:22,131 --> 00:36:24,751 Now Gandini claims he was the one that drew it, 805 00:36:24,851 --> 00:36:28,511 but Giugiaro stuck his hand up as well and said, "I did it!" 806 00:36:28,611 --> 00:36:31,991 I mean, imagine not knowing who painted the Mona Lisa! 807 00:36:32,091 --> 00:36:32,851 That's what we're talking about here. 808 00:36:32,931 --> 00:36:36,651 One of the most beautiful cars ever, ever drawn, 809 00:36:38,011 --> 00:36:40,512 and we still don't quite know who did it. 810 00:36:40,612 --> 00:36:42,312 (light music) 811 00:36:42,412 --> 00:36:44,632 One thing is certain, though. 812 00:36:44,732 --> 00:36:47,352 The look of the Miura was only the beginning 813 00:36:47,452 --> 00:36:49,932 of Lamborghini's out-there approach. 814 00:36:50,932 --> 00:36:52,032 Take the engine. 815 00:36:52,132 --> 00:36:55,992 To make sure the car also had the pace to embarrass Ferrari, 816 00:36:56,092 --> 00:37:00,032 it was a 3.9 litre V12, but inspired 817 00:37:00,132 --> 00:37:03,233 by the original Mini, that engine shared its casing 818 00:37:03,333 --> 00:37:05,873 with the gearbox to save space, 819 00:37:05,973 --> 00:37:09,713 and was mounted sideways behind the driver 820 00:37:09,813 --> 00:37:11,813 for better weight distribution. 821 00:37:16,773 --> 00:37:18,773 And what an engine it was! 822 00:37:19,893 --> 00:37:22,113 Bizzarrini V12. 823 00:37:22,213 --> 00:37:24,953 Smaller, lighter, and more powerful 824 00:37:25,053 --> 00:37:27,194 than anything Ferrari had at the time. 825 00:37:27,294 --> 00:37:30,034 It had 350 horsepower. 826 00:37:30,134 --> 00:37:34,314 This later SV car, 385 horsepower. 827 00:37:34,414 --> 00:37:37,714 Big numbers back then, and I can see 828 00:37:37,814 --> 00:37:40,154 the carburettor and the throttles moving behind me. 829 00:37:40,254 --> 00:37:43,514 Every time I push the pedal, you can see it moving. 830 00:37:43,614 --> 00:37:46,234 It feels like I'm just off the side of the engine, 831 00:37:46,334 --> 00:37:47,074 'cause I am! 832 00:37:47,174 --> 00:37:49,214 It's about six inches away from my shoulder. 833 00:37:52,335 --> 00:37:54,335 And the noise! 834 00:37:56,935 --> 00:37:58,935 Oh, ho-ho. 835 00:37:59,255 --> 00:38:00,435 Top speed? 836 00:38:00,535 --> 00:38:02,955 Well, in true Lamborghini fashion, 837 00:38:03,055 --> 00:38:04,955 nobody quite knows that either, 838 00:38:05,055 --> 00:38:08,555 but it was at least 170 miles per hour, 839 00:38:08,655 --> 00:38:11,675 which crucially made the Miura faster 840 00:38:11,775 --> 00:38:14,456 than anything Ferrari was selling at the time. 841 00:38:15,896 --> 00:38:19,576 Wing mirrors were optional in 1966. 842 00:38:20,496 --> 00:38:21,716 Why did you need them? 843 00:38:21,816 --> 00:38:24,696 Who was gonna overtake you if you were driving a Miura? 844 00:38:28,496 --> 00:38:32,076 This was the fastest road car in the world. 845 00:38:32,176 --> 00:38:33,196 There were no questions. 846 00:38:33,296 --> 00:38:35,296 It was the fastest. 847 00:38:36,536 --> 00:38:38,677 Or at least... 848 00:38:38,777 --> 00:38:40,777 It was when it worked. 849 00:38:41,497 --> 00:38:43,237 Early Miuras were built using steel 850 00:38:43,337 --> 00:38:45,557 less than one millimetre thick. 851 00:38:45,657 --> 00:38:50,037 They were fragile, temperamental cars, and they broke a lot. 852 00:38:50,137 --> 00:38:53,277 The headlights were borrowed from a Fiat, 853 00:38:53,377 --> 00:38:54,957 and they were rubbish. 854 00:38:55,057 --> 00:38:57,317 One owner apparently confronted Ferruccio, 855 00:38:57,417 --> 00:38:59,637 saying his car was lethal to drive at night, 856 00:38:59,737 --> 00:39:02,318 to which Ferruccio replied, "What gentleman 857 00:39:02,418 --> 00:39:05,418 would want to spend his nights in a car?" 858 00:39:07,098 --> 00:39:09,838 Caddish retorts were all well and good, 859 00:39:09,938 --> 00:39:12,798 but in fact, the headlights were the least 860 00:39:12,898 --> 00:39:14,898 of the Miura's problems. 861 00:39:18,418 --> 00:39:21,558 The V12's carburettors had this habit 862 00:39:21,658 --> 00:39:24,998 of dripping fuel down to the spark plugs, 863 00:39:25,098 --> 00:39:30,039 which occasionally resulted in a massive fire, 864 00:39:30,139 --> 00:39:32,779 which kept owners on their toes. 865 00:39:33,779 --> 00:39:35,999 As did the handling at very high speeds, 866 00:39:36,099 --> 00:39:38,159 because the fuel tank's in the front, 867 00:39:38,259 --> 00:39:43,079 so when it was low on fuel, the front would lift. 868 00:39:43,179 --> 00:39:47,319 So yeah, your Miura could become an aeroplane. 869 00:39:47,419 --> 00:39:49,279 (solemn music) 870 00:39:49,379 --> 00:39:50,600 It was hardly surprising. 871 00:39:50,700 --> 00:39:53,640 Lamborghini's engineers hadn't had test tracks 872 00:39:53,740 --> 00:39:55,520 or wind tunnels. 873 00:39:55,620 --> 00:39:57,920 It was only once the car got onto the road 874 00:39:58,020 --> 00:40:01,580 that they could see if their great experiment had worked. 875 00:40:02,420 --> 00:40:06,220 This was a car born out of improvisation and passion. 876 00:40:07,380 --> 00:40:11,220 Bravery and, it would seem quite a lot of stupidity as well. 877 00:40:13,340 --> 00:40:16,241 This interior is completely bonkers! 878 00:40:16,341 --> 00:40:18,321 The speedometers obscured, the rev counter's 879 00:40:18,421 --> 00:40:20,041 hidden behind the steering wheel. 880 00:40:20,141 --> 00:40:22,281 I can't see any of this stuff, it's too low. 881 00:40:22,381 --> 00:40:25,961 It was just designed to look great, to make you feel great. 882 00:40:26,061 --> 00:40:27,561 It doesn't matter if it works or not. 883 00:40:27,661 --> 00:40:30,361 It just makes you feel special. 884 00:40:30,461 --> 00:40:33,281 (light music) 885 00:40:33,381 --> 00:40:35,121 It was a neat trick. 886 00:40:35,221 --> 00:40:39,482 The Miura felt so special that it quickly became 887 00:40:39,582 --> 00:40:43,002 the ultimate superstar accessory. 888 00:40:43,102 --> 00:40:46,042 Miles Davis had one, Frank Sinatra, 889 00:40:46,142 --> 00:40:48,422 Twiggy, Rod Stewart had two. 890 00:40:51,022 --> 00:40:54,362 But for the rest of the world, it was in 1969's 891 00:40:54,462 --> 00:40:59,462 "The Italian Job" that the Miura truly became an icon. 892 00:41:09,903 --> 00:41:12,363 There's no decade in modern history 893 00:41:12,463 --> 00:41:14,463 that's more romanticised than the 1960s. 894 00:41:15,423 --> 00:41:17,643 And this is the supercar of the 60s. 895 00:41:17,743 --> 00:41:21,443 You just imagine the way it was developed, the passion. 896 00:41:21,543 --> 00:41:24,163 There's nothing logical or pragmatic about it at all. 897 00:41:24,263 --> 00:41:27,844 It's just a piece of green ridiculousness on wheels, 898 00:41:27,944 --> 00:41:30,304 and I absolutely adore it for that. 899 00:41:39,064 --> 00:41:41,124 The Miura proved for the first time 900 00:41:41,224 --> 00:41:44,884 that a car could be admired not because it was practical, 901 00:41:44,984 --> 00:41:49,324 or comfortable, or safe, nor even, like its great rivals 902 00:41:49,424 --> 00:41:52,445 from Ferrari, because it had racing pedigree 903 00:41:52,545 --> 00:41:54,545 to match its pace. 904 00:41:55,905 --> 00:41:59,965 Instead, the Miura proved that a car could be admired 905 00:42:00,065 --> 00:42:02,945 simply for being extraordinary. 906 00:42:03,865 --> 00:42:08,205 Every supercar since, Ferrari F40, McLaren F1, 907 00:42:08,305 --> 00:42:12,805 Pagani Zonda, they all owe their existence to this car. 908 00:42:12,905 --> 00:42:16,286 This is where it all started. 909 00:42:16,386 --> 00:42:18,786 This is the original. 910 00:42:45,067 --> 00:42:48,227 (audience applauding) 911 00:42:50,347 --> 00:42:52,347 - Love it, love it. 912 00:42:52,787 --> 00:42:54,367 - That is a stunning car. 913 00:42:54,467 --> 00:42:56,407 - Yeah. - Stunning car. 914 00:42:56,507 --> 00:42:57,327 - Do you know what? 915 00:42:57,427 --> 00:42:59,647 I do love a proper Chris Harris deep dive. 916 00:42:59,747 --> 00:43:02,128 You really come away feeling like you've learned something. 917 00:43:02,228 --> 00:43:04,848 - Yeah, a lot of information there, not a lot of laughs. 918 00:43:04,948 --> 00:43:06,608 But a lot of information. 919 00:43:06,708 --> 00:43:08,728 - And 1966, what a year. 920 00:43:08,828 --> 00:43:12,048 Birth of the Miura, England winning the World Cup, 921 00:43:12,148 --> 00:43:13,968 and Doritos were invented. 922 00:43:14,068 --> 00:43:15,168 - Were they? - Doritos? 923 00:43:15,268 --> 00:43:16,608 - Correct, yes. 924 00:43:16,708 --> 00:43:21,708 '66 Doritos, '73 Hula Hoops, '75 Frazzles. 925 00:43:22,868 --> 00:43:25,049 Oh, I've got facts too. 926 00:43:25,149 --> 00:43:27,169 And don't even get me started on biscuits. 927 00:43:27,269 --> 00:43:29,329 - I'm moving on before you start on Quavers. 928 00:43:29,429 --> 00:43:32,729 Anyway, it's time to get back to our West Country road trip, 929 00:43:32,829 --> 00:43:33,969 where we were about to find out 930 00:43:34,069 --> 00:43:36,529 whether our old cars for new drivers idea 931 00:43:36,629 --> 00:43:39,629 was really the brilliant brainwave we thought it was. 932 00:43:40,549 --> 00:43:43,109 (solemn music) 933 00:43:48,509 --> 00:43:51,270 (waves crashing) 934 00:43:53,150 --> 00:43:56,610 - [Chris] Bathed as it was in sunshine and blue skies, 935 00:43:56,710 --> 00:43:59,530 as we arrived the next morning at the Cornish coast, 936 00:43:59,630 --> 00:44:03,030 the car gods were clearly smiling on our cause. 937 00:44:04,190 --> 00:44:06,190 Oh, look at the ocean, boys. 938 00:44:06,550 --> 00:44:08,550 - The Atlantic that, I think. 939 00:44:09,110 --> 00:44:10,450 - [Paddy] Beautiful. 940 00:44:10,550 --> 00:44:13,411 - [Chris] But the producers were still not on board 941 00:44:13,511 --> 00:44:16,831 with our old cars for new drivers concept. 942 00:44:17,991 --> 00:44:20,571 And at Perranporth Airfield, they said it was time 943 00:44:20,671 --> 00:44:23,351 to sort things out once and for all. 944 00:44:24,431 --> 00:44:26,691 - Who have we got here? 945 00:44:26,791 --> 00:44:29,331 - Lads, I spy young people. 946 00:44:29,431 --> 00:44:31,691 - Oh, here we go. - Oh dear. 947 00:44:31,791 --> 00:44:32,891 (upbeat music) 948 00:44:32,991 --> 00:44:36,051 - [Chris] Yes, to find out what some actual new drivers 949 00:44:36,151 --> 00:44:39,452 made of our cars, we'd each been paired with one 950 00:44:39,552 --> 00:44:42,132 to take on a driving test. 951 00:44:42,232 --> 00:44:42,932 - [Paddy] Hello! 952 00:44:43,032 --> 00:44:45,172 - Hiya pal, I'm Fred. - How are you, I'm Sainaath. 953 00:44:45,272 --> 00:44:47,012 - Sainaath, nice to meet you, mate. 954 00:44:47,112 --> 00:44:49,292 - I'm Charlotte. - Hello Charlotte, I'm Chris. 955 00:44:49,392 --> 00:44:50,692 - Hi, nice to meet you. 956 00:44:50,792 --> 00:44:52,252 - What's your name, pal? - Heathcliff. 957 00:44:52,352 --> 00:44:53,092 - Heathcliff. 958 00:44:53,192 --> 00:44:53,932 Love it. 959 00:44:54,032 --> 00:44:54,732 Great name. 960 00:44:54,832 --> 00:44:55,692 Get your seatbelt on, son. 961 00:44:55,792 --> 00:44:57,092 - Where is the seatbelt? 962 00:44:57,192 --> 00:44:58,052 - Can you see it? 963 00:44:58,152 --> 00:44:59,172 That's it. 964 00:44:59,272 --> 00:45:00,252 - It's not coming over. 965 00:45:00,352 --> 00:45:01,333 - Have you got it? 966 00:45:01,433 --> 00:45:04,013 - Nice and easy, Heathcliff, nice and gentle. 967 00:45:04,113 --> 00:45:04,853 Have you got it? 968 00:45:04,953 --> 00:45:05,693 - I think so, yeah. 969 00:45:05,793 --> 00:45:07,773 - There you are, son, get it in that there. 970 00:45:07,873 --> 00:45:09,013 Hold on. 971 00:45:09,113 --> 00:45:09,813 Right. 972 00:45:09,913 --> 00:45:13,373 So while the younguns get familiar with our classics... 973 00:45:13,473 --> 00:45:14,493 - It just seems to get stuck there. 974 00:45:14,593 --> 00:45:17,493 - [Paddy] Let's have a look at the irresponsibly designed 975 00:45:17,593 --> 00:45:22,273 tests we'd be taking with Stig and his trusty Corsa. 976 00:45:24,193 --> 00:45:27,534 Naturally, we kick off with a hill start. 977 00:45:27,634 --> 00:45:30,254 Then there's a roadblock, where you get on the horn 978 00:45:30,354 --> 00:45:32,354 to clear the van out of the way. 979 00:45:32,954 --> 00:45:35,934 Up next is a reverse around a roundabout 980 00:45:36,034 --> 00:45:38,254 before a toll barrier that, once opened, 981 00:45:38,354 --> 00:45:40,914 of course means you can gun it. 982 00:45:42,234 --> 00:45:46,094 Then it's a slalom through a traffic jam of stationary cars, 983 00:45:46,194 --> 00:45:48,334 slamming on the anchors for an emergency stop, 984 00:45:48,434 --> 00:45:50,855 where we would swap drivers. 985 00:45:50,955 --> 00:45:52,295 Standard. 986 00:45:52,395 --> 00:45:54,775 The final stint would see our teams 987 00:45:54,875 --> 00:45:58,095 use their phones to sat nav us 10 miles down the road 988 00:45:58,195 --> 00:46:03,195 to that first car road trip driving mecca, Newquay. 989 00:46:04,075 --> 00:46:06,895 The winner would be whoever reached the Headland Hotel 990 00:46:06,995 --> 00:46:09,255 in the fastest time. 991 00:46:09,355 --> 00:46:11,375 But with both team and car needed 992 00:46:11,475 --> 00:46:15,496 to work in perfect harmony, it'd be fair to say 993 00:46:15,596 --> 00:46:18,596 we hadn't got off to the best of starts. 994 00:46:20,476 --> 00:46:22,576 - Oh, are you a fan of cricket? 995 00:46:22,676 --> 00:46:24,216 - Yeah. - Do you watch IPL? 996 00:46:24,316 --> 00:46:25,456 - Yeah. 997 00:46:25,556 --> 00:46:27,096 - What team do you support? 998 00:46:27,196 --> 00:46:27,936 Like preferably. 999 00:46:28,036 --> 00:46:29,336 - Chennai Super Kings. 1000 00:46:29,436 --> 00:46:30,296 - My guy. - Are you Chennai? 1001 00:46:30,396 --> 00:46:31,216 - Yeah, 'cause it's Tamil, isn't it? 1002 00:46:31,316 --> 00:46:32,416 Tamil in the heart. - Are you a big fan? 1003 00:46:32,516 --> 00:46:33,696 - Yeah, a big fan. 1004 00:46:33,796 --> 00:46:36,016 - I played for Chennai Super Kings. 1005 00:46:36,116 --> 00:46:37,017 - Really? 1006 00:46:37,117 --> 00:46:38,977 What year? 1007 00:46:39,077 --> 00:46:40,537 - 2008. 1008 00:46:40,637 --> 00:46:41,697 - I mean I was a baby at the time, 1009 00:46:41,797 --> 00:46:43,797 so I didn't watch cricket back then. 1010 00:46:46,437 --> 00:46:47,217 (upbeat music) 1011 00:46:47,317 --> 00:46:48,337 - Right. 1012 00:46:48,437 --> 00:46:49,197 - The gear shift, actually, when you 1013 00:46:49,277 --> 00:46:50,457 concentrate on it, is lovely. 1014 00:46:50,557 --> 00:46:51,937 It's, you know, only four gears. 1015 00:46:52,037 --> 00:46:53,537 One, two, three, four, in an H. 1016 00:46:53,637 --> 00:46:54,857 So like the car you drove. 1017 00:46:54,957 --> 00:46:56,377 - Right. - Back to fourth. 1018 00:46:56,477 --> 00:46:58,737 The clutch and the pedals you'll find really weird, 1019 00:46:58,837 --> 00:47:01,298 'cause the throttle is really far back... 1020 00:47:01,398 --> 00:47:04,578 (upbeat music) 1021 00:47:04,678 --> 00:47:05,938 - [Charlotte] Oh my god. 1022 00:47:06,038 --> 00:47:08,578 - And the thing about this is it's only four gears. 1023 00:47:08,678 --> 00:47:09,418 - Yeah. 1024 00:47:09,518 --> 00:47:10,238 - So you'll soon get used to it, 1025 00:47:10,318 --> 00:47:12,578 but like it's just, they're just very close together. - Yeah. 1026 00:47:12,678 --> 00:47:14,978 - And I'll tell you now, when did you pass? 1027 00:47:15,078 --> 00:47:17,238 - A month and 15 days ago. 1028 00:47:20,198 --> 00:47:21,298 - I started getting into cricket 1029 00:47:21,398 --> 00:47:24,019 when I was like 15 or like 13, 14. - Right. 1030 00:47:24,119 --> 00:47:26,139 Yeah. 1031 00:47:26,239 --> 00:47:28,379 - Yeah, you know what, Fred? 1032 00:47:28,479 --> 00:47:31,139 - What about the 2005 Ashes, you heard of that? 1033 00:47:31,239 --> 00:47:32,339 - Not even. 1034 00:47:32,439 --> 00:47:33,179 Do you know what? 1035 00:47:33,279 --> 00:47:33,979 - No? - Like when I get home- 1036 00:47:34,079 --> 00:47:36,739 - The first time England won the Ashes for 21 years? 1037 00:47:36,839 --> 00:47:38,179 - Okay. 1038 00:47:38,279 --> 00:47:40,359 - [Freddie] Has the game moved on that much? 1039 00:47:41,879 --> 00:47:44,019 - Before his young teammate could answer, 1040 00:47:44,119 --> 00:47:47,039 mercifully it was time for the test to begin. 1041 00:47:48,280 --> 00:47:51,360 Where, lined up for a staggered start a few minutes apart, 1042 00:47:52,280 --> 00:47:54,640 Team Beetle would be up first. 1043 00:47:56,440 --> 00:47:57,780 - When the light's here, Sainaath. 1044 00:47:57,880 --> 00:47:58,620 Are you ready? 1045 00:47:58,720 --> 00:48:00,720 Hill start. 1046 00:48:01,520 --> 00:48:03,380 Green, go, go, go! 1047 00:48:03,480 --> 00:48:05,020 Get the handbrake down. 1048 00:48:05,120 --> 00:48:08,040 Whoa, wheel spin off the, whoa! 1049 00:48:10,760 --> 00:48:12,661 Nicely done, that's a nice start. 1050 00:48:12,761 --> 00:48:15,181 Here you go, go a left here, get that steering wheel round. 1051 00:48:15,281 --> 00:48:16,041 It's heavier than you think. 1052 00:48:16,121 --> 00:48:17,541 And shall we move him out of the way? 1053 00:48:17,641 --> 00:48:18,981 Sound it. (horn honking) 1054 00:48:19,081 --> 00:48:19,821 Hold on a minute. 1055 00:48:19,921 --> 00:48:21,301 There we go. 1056 00:48:21,401 --> 00:48:23,401 Into reverse. 1057 00:48:29,601 --> 00:48:30,341 - I am in reverse. 1058 00:48:30,441 --> 00:48:33,221 - Go on, try, bit of gas, bit of gas. 1059 00:48:33,321 --> 00:48:34,021 Oh. 1060 00:48:34,121 --> 00:48:36,602 Oh, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop! 1061 00:48:38,122 --> 00:48:40,122 - [Paddy] Here we go. 1062 00:48:41,802 --> 00:48:42,662 Oh! 1063 00:48:42,762 --> 00:48:44,342 Lovely! 1064 00:48:44,442 --> 00:48:45,782 A 90 left, Heathcliff, that's what we say 1065 00:48:45,882 --> 00:48:47,222 in the racing game. 1066 00:48:47,322 --> 00:48:48,542 - Where's the horn? - Right stalk. 1067 00:48:48,642 --> 00:48:49,822 Give him a pip. (horn honking) 1068 00:48:49,922 --> 00:48:50,662 Come on, get out the way. 1069 00:48:50,762 --> 00:48:51,502 Out the way, you bellend! 1070 00:48:51,602 --> 00:48:55,142 That's a word you use a lot when you start driving, bellend. 1071 00:48:55,242 --> 00:48:57,942 - Left hand down, left hand down, down, down, all round. 1072 00:48:58,042 --> 00:48:59,062 Keep moving. 1073 00:48:59,162 --> 00:49:00,343 There you go, just keep it there. 1074 00:49:00,443 --> 00:49:01,463 Keep moving. 1075 00:49:01,563 --> 00:49:03,703 Perfect. 1076 00:49:03,803 --> 00:49:05,183 - No stress. - No stress. 1077 00:49:05,283 --> 00:49:08,303 - No stress. - This is gonna be fun. 1078 00:49:08,403 --> 00:49:10,403 Okay. 1079 00:49:13,283 --> 00:49:14,623 Okay, we're going. 1080 00:49:14,723 --> 00:49:15,463 - Yeah! 1081 00:49:15,563 --> 00:49:16,303 Look at that! 1082 00:49:16,403 --> 00:49:17,103 You smashed it! 1083 00:49:17,203 --> 00:49:18,743 Whoa whoa, now back off a bit. 1084 00:49:18,843 --> 00:49:20,103 Second. 1085 00:49:20,203 --> 00:49:22,103 Brake now, brake now, brake now. 1086 00:49:22,203 --> 00:49:22,943 Okay, sound the horn. 1087 00:49:23,043 --> 00:49:24,104 - Sound the horn. (horn honking) 1088 00:49:24,204 --> 00:49:25,104 Move, bruv! 1089 00:49:25,204 --> 00:49:26,164 - Get him out the way, first gear again, first gear again. 1090 00:49:26,244 --> 00:49:27,064 Well done. 1091 00:49:27,164 --> 00:49:27,864 - Toll road. 1092 00:49:27,964 --> 00:49:29,184 I'll lend you a pound. 1093 00:49:29,284 --> 00:49:30,984 - Hello, mate. - Thank you. 1094 00:49:31,084 --> 00:49:34,064 - Oh, we've stalled, we've stalled. 1095 00:49:34,164 --> 00:49:35,544 Get that clutch in. 1096 00:49:35,644 --> 00:49:37,504 Ah, here we go, traffic jam. 1097 00:49:37,604 --> 00:49:38,864 Coming up. 1098 00:49:38,964 --> 00:49:40,624 There we go, give it some gas. 1099 00:49:40,724 --> 00:49:42,304 You're good, you're good, you're good, you're good. 1100 00:49:42,404 --> 00:49:43,384 - The cones. - Get in second. 1101 00:49:43,484 --> 00:49:44,704 - In second. - Now go that way. 1102 00:49:44,804 --> 00:49:46,224 - That way, left? 1103 00:49:46,324 --> 00:49:48,225 - Oh, oh, oh, oh! 1104 00:49:48,325 --> 00:49:50,785 Who reverses round a roundabout? 1105 00:49:50,885 --> 00:49:52,505 - Oh! 1106 00:49:52,605 --> 00:49:56,465 Look at this, it's just two brothers out on the road. 1107 00:49:56,565 --> 00:49:57,585 Here you are, there's a quid. 1108 00:49:57,685 --> 00:49:58,765 Get your window down, wind it down first, wind it down. 1109 00:49:58,845 --> 00:50:00,345 - Oh, I can't get it. 1110 00:50:00,445 --> 00:50:01,305 - Go, go, go. 1111 00:50:01,405 --> 00:50:02,705 This is old school, Heathcliff. 1112 00:50:02,805 --> 00:50:04,805 Give it him. 1113 00:50:05,925 --> 00:50:07,745 - Oh my word. 1114 00:50:07,845 --> 00:50:09,985 Nice and smooth, Sainaath. 1115 00:50:10,085 --> 00:50:12,086 Blooming heck. 1116 00:50:13,326 --> 00:50:14,666 - See, that's my casual styling, man. 1117 00:50:14,766 --> 00:50:15,506 - Oh, is this your style? 1118 00:50:15,606 --> 00:50:16,366 You're all right now, aren't you? 1119 00:50:16,446 --> 00:50:17,986 You weren't like this back there. 1120 00:50:18,086 --> 00:50:19,426 Two hands, two hands. 1121 00:50:19,526 --> 00:50:20,586 - Two hands, yeah? 1122 00:50:20,686 --> 00:50:22,806 - Emergency stop, oh! 1123 00:50:25,406 --> 00:50:26,386 Nice. 1124 00:50:26,486 --> 00:50:27,466 Well done, mate. 1125 00:50:27,566 --> 00:50:29,746 - [Chris] So, Team Beetle had reached the end 1126 00:50:29,846 --> 00:50:32,606 of the first leg, and having swapped drivers, 1127 00:50:33,606 --> 00:50:35,947 were on their way out of the airfield... 1128 00:50:36,047 --> 00:50:36,867 - Oh, that's better. 1129 00:50:36,967 --> 00:50:38,587 - [Chris] And onto the final 10-mile 1130 00:50:38,687 --> 00:50:42,027 navigation dash to Newquay. 1131 00:50:42,127 --> 00:50:42,947 - Here you go, which way we going? 1132 00:50:43,047 --> 00:50:45,047 - So we are going left. 1133 00:50:46,407 --> 00:50:49,347 - [Chris] But Team MG were also now 1134 00:50:49,447 --> 00:50:51,907 flying towards the end of the course. 1135 00:50:52,007 --> 00:50:53,707 - Can't believe you've only passed your test 1136 00:50:53,807 --> 00:50:55,547 a month ago, son. 1137 00:50:55,647 --> 00:50:59,687 - This is very impressive! - Can I stop? 1138 00:50:59,808 --> 00:51:01,628 Oh ho-ho-ho! 1139 00:51:01,728 --> 00:51:03,388 Heathcliff! 1140 00:51:03,488 --> 00:51:05,628 - [Chris] And as McGuiness and his young padawan 1141 00:51:05,728 --> 00:51:07,968 swapped for their next stint... 1142 00:51:09,248 --> 00:51:10,588 - Gonna get me seatbelt. 1143 00:51:10,688 --> 00:51:11,388 It's okay. 1144 00:51:11,488 --> 00:51:14,528 - [Chris] Despite the GT's ongoing attempts to hold them up. 1145 00:51:15,568 --> 00:51:17,268 - Oh, no. 1146 00:51:17,368 --> 00:51:18,108 It's not having it. 1147 00:51:18,208 --> 00:51:19,148 No. 1148 00:51:19,248 --> 00:51:20,708 - Take your time. 1149 00:51:20,808 --> 00:51:24,149 - [Chris] Before long, they were back on the move. 1150 00:51:24,249 --> 00:51:25,509 - All right, we're in. - Are you in? 1151 00:51:25,609 --> 00:51:27,609 - Let's go. - All right! 1152 00:51:30,329 --> 00:51:32,149 - [Chris] Team Lada, meanwhile, 1153 00:51:32,249 --> 00:51:33,589 was bringing up the rear. 1154 00:51:33,689 --> 00:51:35,749 Bit more gas, go, go, go, go, go, go. 1155 00:51:35,849 --> 00:51:36,789 - I've got it. - Get ready. 1156 00:51:36,889 --> 00:51:39,449 - [Chris] But coming in fast. 1157 00:51:41,089 --> 00:51:42,149 Whoa, what a stop! 1158 00:51:42,249 --> 00:51:44,549 Right, now jump out and swap. - Okay. 1159 00:51:44,649 --> 00:51:47,210 (upbeat music) 1160 00:51:49,290 --> 00:51:51,470 - Come on. 1161 00:51:51,570 --> 00:51:52,470 - How are we looking? 1162 00:51:52,570 --> 00:51:54,310 - We're going at 49 miles an hour. 1163 00:51:54,410 --> 00:51:55,630 - 49? - Yeah. 1164 00:51:55,730 --> 00:51:57,990 - That's practically rapid in this. 1165 00:51:58,090 --> 00:51:59,270 - Oh my god, my hair. 1166 00:51:59,370 --> 00:52:00,350 - Lob it back, just lob it back there. 1167 00:52:00,450 --> 00:52:01,210 Don't worry about your hair. 1168 00:52:01,290 --> 00:52:02,190 - I've got hat hair. 1169 00:52:02,290 --> 00:52:03,950 - At least you've got hair. 1170 00:52:04,050 --> 00:52:04,910 - Yeah. - Come on. 1171 00:52:05,010 --> 00:52:07,010 Be sensitive for a minute. 1172 00:52:09,290 --> 00:52:11,551 - Right, 1.5 miles on this road. 1173 00:52:11,651 --> 00:52:12,791 - All right. 1174 00:52:12,891 --> 00:52:13,791 - Bit of that. 1175 00:52:13,891 --> 00:52:15,191 Oh, let's have it. 1176 00:52:15,291 --> 00:52:16,511 - That's what we want. 1177 00:52:16,611 --> 00:52:18,611 Here we go. 1178 00:52:19,291 --> 00:52:21,911 - [Chris] Paddy Makkinen and his new co-driver 1179 00:52:22,011 --> 00:52:23,391 were right in the zone. 1180 00:52:23,491 --> 00:52:25,711 - Till a right, 0.5 miles on this. 1181 00:52:25,811 --> 00:52:27,871 - Good navigating, Heathcliff. 1182 00:52:27,971 --> 00:52:30,671 - [Chris] And it looked like the fight for first car glory 1183 00:52:30,771 --> 00:52:33,491 would be between Britain and the USSR. 1184 00:52:34,611 --> 00:52:36,232 - We're on the rev limiter. 1185 00:52:36,332 --> 00:52:38,072 We're flying! - Yeah, come on. 1186 00:52:38,172 --> 00:52:40,172 - The Niva is flying! 1187 00:52:41,612 --> 00:52:44,152 Especially as the Cornish countryside 1188 00:52:44,252 --> 00:52:46,512 was now asking more and more questions 1189 00:52:46,612 --> 00:52:49,112 of Fred's sluggish Beetle. 1190 00:52:49,212 --> 00:52:51,112 - So the speed limit is 60 miles an hour on this road. 1191 00:52:51,212 --> 00:52:52,632 - Not a chance I can get to 60. 1192 00:52:52,732 --> 00:52:54,352 - What, this car can't reach 60? 1193 00:52:54,452 --> 00:52:56,792 - No way, not a chance. 1194 00:52:56,892 --> 00:52:58,512 It's got 50 horsepower. 1195 00:52:58,612 --> 00:53:00,153 - Okay. - That was when it was new. 1196 00:53:00,253 --> 00:53:01,553 (upbeat music) 1197 00:53:01,653 --> 00:53:03,993 - Now this is an experience. 1198 00:53:04,093 --> 00:53:05,153 - Yeah, this is an experience. 1199 00:53:05,253 --> 00:53:06,113 Look at the beautiful view. 1200 00:53:06,213 --> 00:53:07,433 - I like this, you're on the map properly. 1201 00:53:07,533 --> 00:53:08,633 - Embrace the scenery. 1202 00:53:08,733 --> 00:53:10,313 In one mile we're going right. 1203 00:53:10,413 --> 00:53:11,153 One mile. 1204 00:53:11,253 --> 00:53:12,013 - Are you happy with your hair? 1205 00:53:12,093 --> 00:53:12,853 - Yeah, and my hair's looking great. 1206 00:53:12,933 --> 00:53:13,733 - Okay, good, do you want the mirror? 1207 00:53:13,813 --> 00:53:14,953 Do you want the mirror? 1208 00:53:15,053 --> 00:53:15,813 - Are you happy with your hair? 1209 00:53:15,893 --> 00:53:17,633 Oh, well oh. 1210 00:53:17,733 --> 00:53:20,993 - There's no need for any of that! 1211 00:53:21,093 --> 00:53:22,273 - [Freddie] All right, so the other two 1212 00:53:22,373 --> 00:53:25,354 might have been having an easier run of it. 1213 00:53:25,454 --> 00:53:28,274 - Right, five minutes, 1.8 miles. 1214 00:53:28,374 --> 00:53:30,514 - What, to the destination? - To the destination. 1215 00:53:30,614 --> 00:53:32,554 - We are nailing it, pal. 1216 00:53:32,654 --> 00:53:35,114 - But this is Cornwall. 1217 00:53:35,214 --> 00:53:37,754 And just when you think you're going well... 1218 00:53:37,854 --> 00:53:39,434 - Come on, the Niva, come on, the Niva. 1219 00:53:39,534 --> 00:53:40,234 Come on! 1220 00:53:40,334 --> 00:53:41,994 - In 1.6 miles we're going right. 1221 00:53:42,094 --> 00:53:44,114 That's in 1.6 miles. 1222 00:53:44,214 --> 00:53:47,155 - [Freddie] You soon realise you're never far... 1223 00:53:47,255 --> 00:53:49,075 - Oh no. - Jesus. 1224 00:53:49,175 --> 00:53:50,795 - [Freddie] From a bit of holiday traffic. 1225 00:53:50,895 --> 00:53:52,835 - Oh my lord. 1226 00:53:52,935 --> 00:53:54,635 Look at this! 1227 00:53:54,735 --> 00:53:55,995 Look at this! 1228 00:53:56,095 --> 00:53:56,915 Come on! 1229 00:53:57,015 --> 00:53:59,635 - [Paddy] The delays look costly. 1230 00:53:59,735 --> 00:54:02,435 - You wouldn't expect it. - Oh, my word. 1231 00:54:02,535 --> 00:54:04,955 Or at least they would've if the competition 1232 00:54:05,055 --> 00:54:08,575 didn't still have their own hills to conquer. 1233 00:54:10,135 --> 00:54:12,136 - Oh my god! 1234 00:54:13,656 --> 00:54:15,656 - It's gonna be noisy. - Come on! 1235 00:54:16,136 --> 00:54:19,036 Oh get up, oh get up! - Get up the hill. 1236 00:54:19,136 --> 00:54:20,036 - You can do it, little babes. 1237 00:54:20,136 --> 00:54:20,916 Come on. 1238 00:54:21,016 --> 00:54:21,756 - Come on. 1239 00:54:21,856 --> 00:54:22,896 Can only go as fast as the car I went with. 1240 00:54:22,976 --> 00:54:24,516 - Come on, let's go! 1241 00:54:24,616 --> 00:54:26,076 - Oh, come on, Sainaath. 1242 00:54:26,176 --> 00:54:28,176 - Yay, ha ha ha. - Yes! Come on! 1243 00:54:29,136 --> 00:54:30,316 - Ooh. 1244 00:54:30,416 --> 00:54:31,236 Ooh! 1245 00:54:31,336 --> 00:54:33,156 Oh. 1246 00:54:33,256 --> 00:54:35,717 Oh man, go on, look at the view. 1247 00:54:35,817 --> 00:54:39,597 - The finish line was now just a stone's throw away. 1248 00:54:39,697 --> 00:54:41,517 - Oh, look at that for a view down there. 1249 00:54:41,617 --> 00:54:42,997 Look at that. 1250 00:54:43,097 --> 00:54:44,277 - I can smell the fish and chips already. 1251 00:54:44,377 --> 00:54:46,157 - Oh, good lad. - Great cran. 1252 00:54:46,257 --> 00:54:48,157 - [Paddy] And with two of us closing in fast... 1253 00:54:48,257 --> 00:54:49,757 - Here. - Left up here? 1254 00:54:49,857 --> 00:54:51,477 - Yeah. - We've smashed this. 1255 00:54:51,577 --> 00:54:53,437 We have smashed this. - We have. 1256 00:54:53,537 --> 00:54:56,077 - Sadly for Team Beetle, it turned out 1257 00:54:56,177 --> 00:54:59,958 that somewhere along the sightseeing crawl of Newquay, 1258 00:55:00,058 --> 00:55:02,338 he'd also gone the wrong way. 1259 00:55:03,258 --> 00:55:05,258 - Is this the same road? 1260 00:55:07,498 --> 00:55:08,838 - This is the same road here. 1261 00:55:08,938 --> 00:55:10,598 - Yeah, and then left. 1262 00:55:10,698 --> 00:55:11,798 - Left? - Yeah. 1263 00:55:11,898 --> 00:55:13,398 - Why did you take us that way? 1264 00:55:13,498 --> 00:55:14,598 - Yeah, well. 1265 00:55:14,698 --> 00:55:15,498 - Is that you that, taking your pictures? 1266 00:55:15,578 --> 00:55:16,678 - Yeah, come on. 1267 00:55:16,778 --> 00:55:19,538 I think the navigator told me to go for a scenic route. 1268 00:55:20,498 --> 00:55:22,719 - [Paddy] And that meant with a few extra 1269 00:55:22,819 --> 00:55:26,439 valuable minutes lost, as the scenic route 1270 00:55:26,539 --> 00:55:28,959 finally brought them round to the finish line. 1271 00:55:29,059 --> 00:55:29,799 - Yes! 1272 00:55:29,899 --> 00:55:31,679 Ooh! 1273 00:55:31,779 --> 00:55:33,239 Yes! 1274 00:55:33,339 --> 00:55:35,919 - Team MG was right behind. 1275 00:55:36,019 --> 00:55:38,019 - Hey! 1276 00:55:38,459 --> 00:55:40,599 Good lad, Heathcliff! 1277 00:55:40,699 --> 00:55:41,799 - [Heathcliff] Sorted. 1278 00:55:41,899 --> 00:55:44,259 - Lads are here! - Oh my word. 1279 00:55:45,899 --> 00:55:47,400 How did you get here so fast? 1280 00:55:47,500 --> 00:55:49,080 - Love that, Heathcliff. 1281 00:55:49,180 --> 00:55:51,280 Some navigation there, pal. 1282 00:55:51,380 --> 00:55:52,680 - Which way did you come? 1283 00:55:52,780 --> 00:55:53,800 - The way it told us to go! 1284 00:55:53,900 --> 00:55:55,000 - We did the scenic route. 1285 00:55:55,100 --> 00:55:57,160 We went round that way first and then came back. 1286 00:55:57,260 --> 00:55:58,000 - Did you? 1287 00:55:58,100 --> 00:55:58,840 Come. 1288 00:55:58,940 --> 00:56:00,960 - Here we go. 1289 00:56:01,060 --> 00:56:02,280 - Here's the gang. 1290 00:56:02,380 --> 00:56:04,440 - Oh! 1291 00:56:04,540 --> 00:56:05,280 - Hey! 1292 00:56:05,380 --> 00:56:07,440 - Hey! 1293 00:56:07,540 --> 00:56:09,540 Girl power! 1294 00:56:10,141 --> 00:56:11,041 - Girl power. 1295 00:56:11,141 --> 00:56:14,201 - I've gotta tell you, you were not far behind us. 1296 00:56:14,301 --> 00:56:15,041 - Smashed it. 1297 00:56:15,141 --> 00:56:16,881 - I've got a feeling you might have done it. 1298 00:56:16,981 --> 00:56:18,001 - Well played. 1299 00:56:18,101 --> 00:56:20,161 - Oh, hello there, thank you. 1300 00:56:20,261 --> 00:56:22,081 - Right, okay. 1301 00:56:22,181 --> 00:56:27,181 Freddie and Sainaath, 27 minutes and 12 seconds. 1302 00:56:28,821 --> 00:56:30,761 - I think we're last here. 1303 00:56:30,861 --> 00:56:35,862 - Chris and Charlotte, 21 minutes and 32 seconds. 1304 00:56:37,382 --> 00:56:39,382 Which way did you go? 1305 00:56:40,302 --> 00:56:43,522 So Chris and Charlotte, 21 minutes and 32 seconds. 1306 00:56:43,622 --> 00:56:45,622 Paddy and Heathcliff... 1307 00:56:46,182 --> 00:56:48,702 also 21 minutes and... 1308 00:56:50,462 --> 00:56:52,462 28 seconds, son! 1309 00:56:55,022 --> 00:56:56,882 - We got close. - That's my boy! 1310 00:56:56,982 --> 00:56:58,603 That's my boy! 1311 00:56:58,703 --> 00:57:01,363 Hey, come on, get yourself in there, son, you've earned it. 1312 00:57:01,463 --> 00:57:03,283 Get in, big man. 1313 00:57:03,383 --> 00:57:04,563 - That was good fun. 1314 00:57:04,663 --> 00:57:07,283 - You'll be having a shave next, good lad. 1315 00:57:07,383 --> 00:57:09,163 (audience applauding) 1316 00:57:09,263 --> 00:57:11,263 - Ah, come on. 1317 00:57:15,663 --> 00:57:17,603 - Good lad, Heathcliff. 1318 00:57:17,703 --> 00:57:18,843 They were all great, weren't they? 1319 00:57:18,943 --> 00:57:20,603 They were all great. 1320 00:57:20,703 --> 00:57:23,604 So, we set out to find cars for new drivers 1321 00:57:23,704 --> 00:57:25,924 that were affordable and more interesting 1322 00:57:26,024 --> 00:57:27,324 than a Vauxhall Corsa. 1323 00:57:27,424 --> 00:57:28,484 I've gotta say, boys. 1324 00:57:28,584 --> 00:57:29,364 I think we've nailed it. 1325 00:57:29,464 --> 00:57:30,364 Cracking trio. 1326 00:57:30,464 --> 00:57:31,484 - I have to stop you there, Pad. 1327 00:57:31,584 --> 00:57:33,204 I admit they are brilliant. 1328 00:57:33,304 --> 00:57:35,004 But I found a few issues with them. 1329 00:57:35,104 --> 00:57:38,484 No ABS, no airbags, don't steer straight, no brakes. 1330 00:57:38,584 --> 00:57:40,244 - Sounds like me now. - Yeah. 1331 00:57:40,344 --> 00:57:41,084 - I have to on this one, Chris. 1332 00:57:41,184 --> 00:57:42,764 I feel for this one. (Chris laughs) 1333 00:57:42,864 --> 00:57:45,004 Because the more I drove this, 1334 00:57:45,104 --> 00:57:47,085 the more I realised there's not a chance 1335 00:57:47,185 --> 00:57:48,565 I'm putting a child of mine in it. 1336 00:57:48,665 --> 00:57:49,405 No way. 1337 00:57:49,505 --> 00:57:50,545 - He's got a point, they're charming, but they just serve 1338 00:57:50,625 --> 00:57:53,165 to remind you how far the motor car's come. 1339 00:57:53,265 --> 00:57:54,005 - Correct. 1340 00:57:54,105 --> 00:57:57,005 So, what we're saying is if you've just passed your test 1341 00:57:57,105 --> 00:57:59,805 and you want something affordable to buy and insure, 1342 00:57:59,905 --> 00:58:03,005 ignore everything we've just said and get a Corsa. 1343 00:58:03,105 --> 00:58:04,165 - Exactly. - Correct. 1344 00:58:04,265 --> 00:58:07,125 And that's it for the show, and the series. 1345 00:58:07,225 --> 00:58:08,045 What? 1346 00:58:08,145 --> 00:58:09,085 (audience groaning) 1347 00:58:09,185 --> 00:58:11,006 But don't worry, because we'll be back very soon 1348 00:58:11,106 --> 00:58:13,086 with a bonus Christmas episode. 1349 00:58:13,186 --> 00:58:14,846 Ho-ho-hope to see you then. 1350 00:58:14,946 --> 00:58:16,446 A little Christmas gag. 1351 00:58:16,546 --> 00:58:17,286 Thanks for watching. 1352 00:58:17,386 --> 00:58:18,166 Good night. 1353 00:58:18,266 --> 00:58:23,266 (upbeat music) (audience applauding)