LOVED driving this beast. What sort of racecar should I drive next? 👇

@KAlpha09

8 ай бұрын

Brabham BT46B

@wilkowilkins363

8 ай бұрын

Sauber C9 or C11 .. to my ears the best sounding cars ever. And what a monster 😮

@JeanPierreVael

8 ай бұрын

Something like the audi 200 trans am.

@sirdave6165

8 ай бұрын

mazda 787b 😇

@gmanthebman9310

8 ай бұрын

Ferrari 312T

I love how absolutely miniscule these cares used to be. Today's F1 cars are aircraft carriers by comparison, and while I know that they are much, much safer than they were in the '70s partially because of their size (definitely a good thing) I do kind of wish that they would start shrinking again for more on-track action.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Agree the moderns are too big - cant see the logic

@capnrob97

8 ай бұрын

@@BenCollinsDrives I read it is due to no refueling anymore in F1, they need to be bigger to hold more fuel.

@ThePentosin

8 ай бұрын

Not really. there is plenty of space to shrink the cars.

@Appletank8

8 ай бұрын

There is space to shrink the cars, however teams generally push the size up to regulation limits because more car = more aero. Now weight would be a bit harder

@patrickr4762

8 ай бұрын

Next regs on 2026 they are making the car smaller, not as small as the old F1 cars but def. smaller than the current ones. All the drivers are complaining as well and its harder to drive in Monaco these days w/ that size.

Being a kid in Sweden in the 70’s and thus having Ronnie Peterson as a favourite driver, the amazing P34 has a special place in my heart.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

The legend - you needed a wild streak to make the most of the Tyrreel

@Retro_Rich

8 ай бұрын

Peterson went long before his time. His stones were that big they could be seen from geostationary orbit. Love and respect from the UK.

@bowebevonius

8 ай бұрын

@@Retro_Rich 45 years today

@antonywalker8837

8 ай бұрын

Funny thing but, nearly all the photos of Ronnie Peterson (one of the greatest). Showed him in the p34 in opposite lock. I know that was his style but boy could he drive. I loved those sad but changing times.

@bowebevonius

8 ай бұрын

@@antonywalker8837 A great driver with a unique driving style 😎

Loved watching Schecter in the Tyrrell and built the Tamiya 1/20 scale model of his P34. We are all living vicariously through you, Ben. 👍

@TheVillageIdiotUk

8 ай бұрын

I was going to comment but quite frankly you’ve summarised my own thoughts perfectly. (Does this qualify as a comment ?)

@mwinner101

8 ай бұрын

I still have my 1977 Tomica of this car. Sits right next to my JPS Lotus 78.

@BOABModels

8 ай бұрын

The Tamiya kits are great. I've made the '76 and '77 versions and will hopefully get a 1/12 version one of these days.

@douglasbooth6836

8 ай бұрын

Had the scalextric car.👍🏻

@aerotube7291

8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, so what's that like then? Are they battery or gas powered? As a kid the grasshopper and hornet models were popular in the offroafing model range but not sure they were kits...was it 380 and 540 motor interchangeability?.....anyways genuine question...

3:08 "So I can get my legs underneath the roll bar so I can use the brakes and the throttle which is... an important part of using a Formula One car" - He set us up expertly, thinking we were going to hear some nugget of inside baseball, and hit us with the deadpan delivery. I'm so glad Ben has this channel, it's fantastic!

@hermand

6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed that. he's got a great style

SUCH an iconic car. Tyrell was always willing to go places in design that no other team ever did.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

They pushed the boundaries that's for sure.

@samuelloughridge6092

7 ай бұрын

Umm ... Lotus.

@chrisvielle6629

2 ай бұрын

The 1998 season they had the Xwing design banned also. Talk about pushing the boundaries.

The crazy 1970s, when hippies ran wild, drugs were ubiquitous, fashion was sketchy, and music was psychodelic. Of course F1 couldn't be left out of this festivity. And then there was Lord Hesketh!

@audiohertz2341

Ай бұрын

How is it different today ... :)

@michaellavery4899

Ай бұрын

We have psychedelics these days. The old scene was more dangerous and unpredictable.

The difference in size between the Leyton House and the Tyrrell on track was extraordinary! I had no idea the Tyrrell was so small

@vaclav_fejt

7 ай бұрын

All 70's cars were small. Cars only got bigger with safety standards and additional components.

When Ben asked "What classic F1 car should I drive next" in a few videos back, I never imagined he would listen to my suggestion. Thank you so much 👍😀♥️

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

😉

The DFV never gets tiring to listen to, that's a blast Ben, awesome mate.

@tiadaid

8 ай бұрын

Honestly if they can get the current F1 engine to sound like the DFV, I'll be more than happy. I much prefer the DFV's sound over the V10 & the V6 sounds, really.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

An iconic engine.

@terrystevens5261

8 ай бұрын

First F1 car i heard was the Matra MS120B at Silverstone in 1971, now that V12 sounded awsome, had less power than the DFV though.@@tiadaid

@NormanStansfield1

8 ай бұрын

@@BenCollinsDrives Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin. It is amazing that the Cosworth V8 was still holding it's own against V10s in 1993 and 1994. Ben mentioned having to manhandle the P34. I remember as kid watching on TV, as Scheckter and Depailler wrestled this beautiful blue beast along the streets of Monaco. In qualifying at Monaco in 1976, Depailler was 4th on the grid and Jody 5th. Jody finished 2nd and Patrick 3rd. Ken Tyrrell and his team - what memories.

@russcattell955i

8 ай бұрын

I wonder if a DFV ever made it into a road car. Perhaps a mad Capri ?

One thing that never gets mentioned, I read in an interview from Derek Gardner that the primary reason was the old crossply tires would “balloon” or grow significantly at high speeds, and by having tiny tires that don’t grow as much, you get much more stable aerodynamics at high speeds, but one set of 10” wheels wasn’t enough tire for lateral loads, so they put in two sets.

The F1 cars of the 60s to the 90s were moving works of art, driven by Gods, never again will we see or hear such beauty grace the race track. RIP Depailler.

What a legend! This is why I’ve subscribed to your channel! Not just because you used to be the STIG!

@Rose.Of.Hizaki

8 ай бұрын

*FOR ALL WE KNOW* He's the Stig.

@anitajerkin

8 ай бұрын

Nonsense, he IS and forever will be the Stig.

@tbt311

8 ай бұрын

Some say he has 3 balls :))))

@NativeTexMexican

8 ай бұрын

Once a Stig, Always a Stig.

@andrewmeadows2596

8 ай бұрын

He is the Stig.

That was great Ben & team : great script, camera angles, production quality. All first rate. Closing in on 100k subscribers. Fantastic achievement. Quality from start to finish. Come on sponsors, you know you want to !

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

100k will be amazing!

@marguskiis7711

8 ай бұрын

Yep, very good and pro TV show.

Back when F1 wasn't settled at qualification on Saturday and a race masquerading as a parade on Sunday...thank you so much for sharing this incredible car and your wonderfully spirited drive. I have loved this car since I was 7 years old and it made its debut.

Such a privilege to drive that legendary F1 and such a privilege for us to see and enjoy this type of content. Thanks!🙌

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Always been blown away that this car actually worked, Ben you’re crushing it with these videos keep it up!

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

WHAT A CAR! You guys did an amazing job with the production, wow what an opportunity to drive and get a really close view of this car and Ben at work. Thank you!

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is such a treasured piece of F1 automotive history. Every time I saw a model of the Tyrell or it on TV I'd never take my eyes off of it! It's such a unique piece of engineering and a great example of someone thinking outside the box of rule makers. I loved the commentary, Ben. You really did it justice!

That’s what dreams are made of Ben! 😊. Phenomenal video. Loving your videos. Onwards and upwards. Well on your way to 100k subs 💪🏼

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Thank you and yes cant believe it - all the mad ideas i’ve been bottling up over the years could soon be within reach !!

@mikeyhbev

8 ай бұрын

@@BenCollinsDrives cream always rises to the top buddy 😉👊🏼

I`ve seen this thing up close and personal. The sound is just something else and watching it being muscled around a track is just a wonderful site.. Visceral experience. Great drive Ben... More please

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Nothing like a DFV!

Those front wheels would be a nightmare for a modern pit stop.

My second favorite F1 car, just behind the FW15!

What a wonderful beast! Never tire of the DFV growl. Good stuff! 😀

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! 2nd DFV I've driven now.

that minute and 40 seconds from 11:55 onward...I could watch that on loop for a long time. What a beast of a machine!

A real demonstration of what was absolutely "state of the art" in the mid-70's. My impression is that you had to "drive" these cars a lot more than nowadays. A stick-shift no less! No wheel-mounted paddles here! I guess it is not right to suppress technology, but the modern racecars have taken a lot of the sheer skill and (admittedly) bravery out of the sport.

More of this please Mr Collins, great input and explanation of something many of us wont be able to experience.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Working on it!

Still a fantastic looking car after all these years. I remember as a kid how futuristic it looked. Sounds so good too, love hearing the manual shifting too.

Come on Ben this came out really well! Felt like we were with you in the car. Raw AF! ❤

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This video is better than watching any actual F1 race during the last few decades. It has what F1 lacks now ....... EXCITEMENT!!! I think F1 should consider relaxing rules that stifle radical design, so we end up with cars that look differently. Bring back Fan Cars and 6 wheelers.

With the babby four wheels at the front it looks like a go-kart next to the later cars. What an insane machine

Talking about all the tech specs and history while driving a twitchy, uncomfortable, dinosaur and never missing a shift, or corner. Ben, you’re the best. 😄

I love the classic F1 cars. Don’t get me wrong my favourite is the V10 modern era. But man 60’s to 90’s has some awesome machines. Particularly 60’s and 70’s for me. Scary things but beautiful as well. Great footage.

Always loved that car, it was so darn unique. I heard the tiny front wheels were a limitation because the tire manufacturers never invested a lot of development time into them.

I had an RC 6 wheeler Tyrrell car as a kid in the late ‘70s.. Great memories. What a car..

So damn cool! That car has always been so entrancing for me. My favorite era of F1 is from the beginning, all the way up to the mid-80's. Some say he can't tell the difference between a squirrel and an antelope, and that he loves racing epic F1 cars while eating a pastie. All we know is, that he's called The Stig.

Awesome video. I heard that one of Tyrell's drivers hated the car because at tracks with a lot of elevation changes, the wheelbase would effectively change, because some wheels wouldn't be touching the ground at the tops and bottoms of hills. I would say it's a shame you didn't get to experience that quirk of a 6 wheeler, but it's probably for the best lol.

@OsellaSquadraCorse

8 ай бұрын

Scheckter said it - same thing with kerbs, and also that under braking, weight transfer made the 'middle' wheels easily lock up as the force kept travelling forward to the front two wheels, unloading the central set (and then also overloading the front, which then also locked!), making the braking performance wildly variable. This is why he said it was good at tracks like Anderstorp and the Osterreichring, where there were more long-radius corners; but hopeless at Long Beach. This was also why he then moved to Wolf for 1977! ;)

@ernestogasulla7763

26 күн бұрын

They hated it because up to 1973 Tyrrell was a perennial title contender, so after Stewart's retirement and Cevert's death both Scheckter and Depailler expected to challenge for the title. Driving a conventional four wheeler, Jody indeed challenged for the 1974 title. But in 1976 this car only managed one win for Jody plus a number of #2 paces, while Lauda (Ferrari) won 5 despite his horrible accident, and Hunt (McLaren) won 6. That caused Scheckter to quit the team and became an instant contender with the unproven Wolf.

seeing the front end turn in with/without heat was great! seeing it working, the theory is a very interesting one.

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! It's definitely a car surrounded by incredible ideas.

Fantastic! I watched this race at Long Beach in '76. Back when F1 really separated the men from the boys.

I feel very lucky to have been a tech inspector for HMSA here in the states being able to pull back the veil of most of the vintage F1 cars was an honor I will never forget.

I wasn't an F1 fan back during this era of racing, but I saw this car, and have always wondered how it handled with the four fronts. Thanks for for posting this, and also giving the history of why it was designed this way. Enjoyed this immensely. 👍

@GBURGE55

6 ай бұрын

How could NOT have been a fan of 1970's F1 with those beautiful cars sliding all over the place with an excess of power over grip! Fabulous period.

@ZippyThePinhead

6 ай бұрын

@@GBURGE55 I never was a fan of any sport growing up, my interests were music. I didn't become a fan of any sport till years later in life.

@GBURGE55

6 ай бұрын

@@ZippyThePinhead Music is a love of mine too, but been watching F1 for 40 year's now. Still my number 1 sport. Have a good day👍

Hi Ben, so great to see you enjoy this machine. I really love and admire the radical thinking that went into designing this model. As I understood it made a few people very nervous with one of them being Mr Ferrari.

F1 will never be as interesting as this car either. The 70's & 80's, while lawless at times, were certainly some of the best time for fans of the sport.

Some say he has four wheels in the front and two in the back! Looks like quite a riot!!

Who makes tires for that anymore?

@franciii18

Ай бұрын

Avon makes tires for historic race cars, you can see the mark on the weels

@thatdudeinorange5269

27 күн бұрын

Might be Dunlop as thats what is used in lots of historic racing, but it could be anyone who owns the moulds these days. Hoosier is another maker of 10" slicks. Edit: says Good Year all over it 😂

@ernestogasulla7763

26 күн бұрын

@@thatdudeinorange5269 the car says Good Year because it carries the original paint, but the tires clearly say Avon.

What a brilliant exercise in engineering!! This was definitely the golden age of racing. Thanks for sharing your experience Ben!

4:06 - Ah, man. I love synthwave so much.

Thank you so much for taking us (virtually) along for the drive!

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

What impresses me the most is that car has always been big for me due to all those front wheels, but then seeing it next to the March shows how tiny it is. It's impressive how F1 cars dimensions changed over the years.

That engine, what a sinphony!

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

DFV!!

One of the strange F1 cars of my youth (along with the racing vacuum cleaners). Man, was that fun to watch, thanks!

Loved this car. Built so many models of it back in the days. Very nostalgic

Now thats an engine😊

From the weirdest and boldest designs in F1 history, this is the most beautiful one.

Very cool, 70's was probably the most interesting era for F1, such an experimental era.

Definitely an F1 'Dragster' and what started my F1 interest back in the 70's.

F1 drivers back in those days were crazy people. I loved that

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

They were!

Loved how you explain the feeling driving this beast. Its like sitting next to you and driving with you. Thanks for letting us be a part of this experience.

Superb production. Camera, music, script, onboards... Loving it

The P34 has always been my favourite F1 car.

Being 6 years old in 1976 and living in Woking and watching this car now is amazing

I was at Watkins Glen when these cars raced. That was a fun time to watch F1. The garage was open 24 hours a day and we could just wander through and chat with drivers and various team members. I have some great pictures. It was a very casual time compared to today. The Cosworth DFV and especially the Ferrari and Matra 12 cylinders sounded great! Wonderful memories!

@fogf1

8 ай бұрын

I was there as well!!!

@wg1980hr

6 ай бұрын

Me too. I grew up in Watkins Glen and was working for a concession stand selling race team t-shirts, hats, etc. in '76. Tyrell was one of the featured brands we sold, and the concession owner worked it out for us to set up a kiosk selling just the Tyrell gear from inside the Tyrell team bays in the Kendall Tech Center. My buddy and I spent the weekend working right in front of the cars and team whenever the cars were off track. Sat. evening as the crowd was winding down and the mechanics were relaxing, one of them offered to let us sit in the car. It was Depailler"s #4, maybe this same chassis! Even as a scrawny 14yr. old, it felt cramped!

Fantastic vid- thanks Ben! I remember these cars. Love your dialogue as you're experiencing these beasts.

I saw the P34 at the last F1 race held at Mosport in Ontario in 1977. It was a crowd favourite and the crowd roared every time. Loved the concept, still do.

Outstanding video. Exhilarating just to view. And the exquisite sound of that Ford beast behind you! And finally the explanation of the engineering of the 76” 6 wheel Tyrrell. A strange but beautiful masterpiece of race car art.

The P34 was the car that got me hooked with F1 as a youngster. It was something never seen before on TV,a vehicle with 6 wheels was eye opening

Been watching F-1 since mid 1996, and have book on older F-1 cars but never had any idea why 4 front wheels, what a treat seeing this video

Wow! Watching the Sting in my all time favorite F1 car is so cool. I wish that I was old enough to have watched this car race in period. I had no idea that the Stig was not much older than I am. Thank you.

This was the iconic car that got me into watching F1. Such an amazing piece of engineering!

Love the sound of that V8. Thanks for this video, it was a blast from the past. RIP all those drivers that we've lost.

Remember this car when I was young... Once were heroes

My ALL TIME favorite F1 race car. I've built the model, got the die cast, race the slot cars. Thanks for the ride!!!!!!

I can't believe how this car can hug the corners when Ben stamps on the throttle before he's even on the strait. It's like it's on rails! I'm a model builder and I have Tamiyas 1/12 scale Tyrell P34 full plastic assembly kit measuring out about a foot long with over 350 parts! I'm going to start it very soon!🇨🇦✌️

A car that makes the Stig say "Oh Bloody Hell" going into a corner would kill an ordinary mortal. Another awesome video Ben.

I was 7 in 1976 and for my birthday I raced as model this blue 6 wheels F1, still got it in good shape, technical fascination.

Wow, what a great ride, glad the cameras all held on, fantastic video thanks

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

They barely held on!

Although much smaller than I remember them, one of my favourite aspects of the P34 was those side windows, because they allowed just a glimpse of how hard the driver was working at the wheel. This was completely hidden until the arrival of the miniature cameras used today.

great era with drivers that were very brave with very little protection...thanks !

When I was a little kid back in the 70s I was obseced with this car... I used to draw it in my notebooks dreaming I was driving it.... to me is the most beatiful..unique and iconic car in the sport.... and an important part of my childhood... I will always like this car over all others.

There is something about how you capture the drive. I can really feel it. Brilliant driving, surprising and quirky car. Fantastic video!

Brilliant!! Super episode thank you

I’ve always loved the look of this car, it always looked so unique but even more it stood as a symbol for a period in F1 when teams could DREAM! And do whatever they wanted, this car represents one of the best F1 periods.

Absolutely incredible. Thanks for sharing

Lovely content ❤. You simply have to admire the designers/ engineers / drivers of this era and give them 100% respect. Little or zero computing just a good old drawing board, inspirational engineering based on aerospace alloy and rivets . Sometimes FAG PACKET designs and ideas dreamt up in the local drinking hole and quite often put together in a shed . Makes one very proud to be British. 3.5lt DFV @500BHP GLORIOUS!!!! I have the original DFV that was used in the 1982 Belgium GP and won . Used in practice by Nikki Lauda In practice in various races and eventually expired with a throw rod at Monaco practice in 1982 . Makes a lovely coffee table. 😁🇬🇧

Bloody awesome, and what a sound!

I loved all of Ken Tyrell’s cars , he thought outside the square

Loved it, great stuff!!👍👏👏👏

one of the COOLEST looking F1

This is one of the most interesting and exotic designs in F1. Of course the Lotus 78 ground effect car was revolutionary, but it doesn't look nearly as exotic as the P34. That was a great era in F1 - the late 70's and 80's.

"...and here's the Stig sawing at the wheel like Rubens Barrichello!"

A few years ago I was lucky enough to purchase a P34. It's the pride of my Hot Wheels collection! 😻

Brilliant 🇬🇧✌️👍👍 A video I keep watching, many times. I witnessed this car at the US Grand Prix Watkins Glen back when it was new. It was, and still is a star 🏆🏁

In many ways I am happy that “Top Gear” has failed, because guys like Ben are available to do very interesting and in-depth reviews such as this…. Brilliant, informative, honest and real world, without any silliness or ego. So so pleased Ben you have your own channel now… 👏👏👏

I can appreciate the commentary while actually behind the wheel, kinda like Top Gear

This was awesome! I had an AFX version of this car in the 1970's - the cool thing is that vis video games many of us are. Used to donnington park so we were able to anticipate the turns etc! Keep these comming!

This may be the coolest thing I've ever seen.

It seems like just yesterday, I thought they were the best thing since sliced bread.

Best P34 vid so far! Born in 1970, so this era of cars is what I first learned about as exotic race cars, in magazines, picture books, and the sporadic TV coverage of the time....Lotus 72, McLaren M23, Porsche 917, Porsche 935, McLaren M8 Can-Am, etc.....but this...this was the ultimate, craziest, most exotic of all....6 freaking wheels!

@BenCollinsDrives

8 ай бұрын

ALL legendary cars. This is up there.

Wow that is amazing. Remember those back in the day and it looks just as stunning still.

those cars are AWESOME ! i remember when they hit the track, i was a kid, always loved them.