"This is the Ferrari 250GT coupe, which we've got three in here at the moment". Where else but Iain Tyrrell's Workshop would you here these words uttered so off-handedly?
Such entertaining video and above all tremendous attention to detail, no corners cut, in order to redo a couple of steering wheels just as they should be by Craig the Master! Also fascinating insight to the ventilation system of that wonderful '64 Ferrari and the work needed to make it great again! Great workmanship by great guys! Excellent video although beaten by the spectacular Riva Sea Goddess.
I would think that the reason the Miura steering wheel backbone pieces were split in two like that is to reduce the amount of wasted material and cost. A 3-spoke shape leaves a lot of unusable material between each spoke whereas a two-spoke piece and a one-spoke piece can be nestled tightly together on a flat sheet of material.
Is the reason for the cut aluminium centre plate in that steering wheel an early sop to safety? The forces as your chest hits the wheel in a forward crash would more readily bend that plate.
If British management had spoken to its workers like Ian does to his, Britain would be in a different position than it is today. .. courtesy costs nothing..
You set the bar impossibly high with last week's Riva Aquarama Lamborghini episode, but *somehow* you managed to entertain us with interesting automotive eye candy & mechanical kit in this Ketchup video. Looking forward to the Muira rebuild with great anticipation.
My dad was a coach trimmer, and I had a go myself on a couple of vintage Austin 12 hoods, so I take a great interest in Craig's amazing work. I look forward to watching him in action on the sewing machine.
I went to a classic car show in Toulouse this weekend and saw my first Lamborghini espada,impressive machine,bravo Ian for all the work you do.I’ve a couple of photos including the engine bay with aluminum plaque with car information if you’re interested for your records.
Really looking forward to the Miura engine rebuild as ex engine builder myself of many years, although I have never rebuilt anything as exotic as this but at the end of the day its all just valves pistons and crankshaft....
Another fantastic video and as I've commented before it would be great to hear the background stories of your employees such as Craig and Cory without giving too much away. Such as how they got into the industry, their education, why you decided to employ them and how you train them further. I feel it's so important that new blood comes into this industry and learns off masters like yourself and I'm sure many viewers would be interested. There must also be many kids, parents and grandparents of car mad kids who watch your channel who would be interested to know the best way to enter this industry as a youngster
I’d have to take a sedative before I went inside that garage to stay calm. The episode where there were 3 perfect Miura’s sitting side by side would give me a stroke if I saw that in person. Someone who lives near my house drives by often in a blue Miura, usually quite fast, and the sound is beyond description.
I know - to be fair to Iain, when I commented that having three Miura's in your garage was showing off he more or less agreed. My local garage only has Audi SUVs.................yawn.@@Mike-rk8px
Another very interesting video. The love that each member of the team has for their craft is obvious, must be an absolute pleasure to work there. I would be honoured to visit the workshop, some day hopefully. It's unfortunate to hear that Miura needs an engine rebuild, but the owners deserve high praise for enjoying the car and using it regularly, allowing so many to see it out and about, being driven rather than parked. Looking forward to following the story of the rebuild, learning more about the car and perhaps a little about the owners. Thank you Iain for bringing us along
Amazing!.... I think a lot of the young female subscribers will be more interested in Corey than the Ferrari.... Good looking guy lots of fan mail and items of ladies underwear coming your way kiddo.... 😂
I was a skinny 17 year old that was lucky to remove the heater cores on a neighbor’s 330gtc back in the early 80’s. This episode brought back the memories of the heating system.
Looking forward to the the UK's most known Muira videos, seen this car a few times at various open days and shows, absolutely glorious and the best Muira colour. Great content again.
Top notch as always, I've seen that 2 heater core setup on some 40-50's American cars too, some even had a 3rd heater core under the front seat for the rear passengers. I mildly clutched my heart at the thought of Miura engine rebuild hahahaha.
In the old days the universal engineering name for that flexible pipe was "donkey d**k" - Not sure what it's called these days and I'm too scared to Google it ;-)
I'm looking forward to the Miura work. The fact it is a used car, it may have issues to removing bolts and warn bushes etc. A bit more relatable for me, the exotic nature of the car is not as relatable unfortunately.
I haven't read all of the comments to see if anyone else has suggested the 3 point steering wheel manufacture. But my 2c worth, is that a 2 point steering wheel used and then a decorative third spoke added in to create the 3 point look.
The flimsy Jensen steering wheel was meant as a safety device to meet US crash protection legislation. The idea was it crumpled rather than your face or ribs. Not sure how effective it was, but that was the idea.
Might not the intentional weakening of the steering wheel be a safety-feature, ensuring it bends in a collision without risking any fault under normal driving?
Genuinely I am split in my excitement for the upcoming videos - Watching an expert like Craig sew will be very inspiring for this novice to the art, equally the Miura rebuild series will be gold. As a viewer I feel very lucky you have chosen to share your skills, the history and insights. Plus the odd trip to the Italian lakes, brilliant.
I’ve always loved the 330 Gt’s. Handsome cars.. too bad so many were sacrificed to make 250 GTO replicas in the 70’s when values of this model were low.
Maybe. But it was usually the steering column that impaled people until they designed them to break away in 2 or 3 pieces. I think the wheel is just broken. But I could be wrong.
The Steering wheel with the break in it is one of two things. 1) collapse Steering wheel in an acident, For safety. 2) making it in separate pieces meant you could use a smaller sheet of steel n save material in manufacturing. Excellent channel, become one of my real favourites. Love the tech details in history. Thanks Team.
The Mk3 Jensen had that 2 spoke wheel , with the front crash pad , many have changed to a slightly smaller Moto Lita wheel which due to slightly smaller diameter gave more weight to the feel of the steering. The earlier Mk1 and Mk2 models had a leather three spoke wheel with drilled holes in the spokes , I think made by a company called Formula. The Ali tubing looks familiar, possibly the same as used for the ventilation my previously owned Fiat Dino Coupe, used to come from front corners, fitted under the wheel arches. !
A nice mix Iain, and always good to get an insight into what these expert craftspeople do. In an ideal World, wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to afford each person a trainee so that these skills are never lost or forgotten. The recovering of a steering wheel is something probably most of us never knew was possible, especially when on most post '60s car you either modified or replaced the one you had. Thanks for yet another fascinating video. Cheers, Bob
Where are all the true car guys? This channel has only 164k subscribers? Unbelievable. This is the best car channel, bar none! These guys are true craftsmen/gentlemen! Thanks for another automotive gem! Looking forward to the next episode… Cheers/B
Top man Craig! Interesting to see you've had so many of Enzo's personal cars in the shop. Is there truth in the rumour that he, in his later years, chose to drive an old FIAT Panda to avoid kidnappers? I'd love you to track one of those down for a rebuild...Excellent stuff as ever.
Anxious to see the Miura series. Why I watch...
People like Craig should be a national treasure...the craftmenship, the knowledge and the well manners...
"This is the Ferrari 250GT coupe, which we've got three in here at the moment". Where else but Iain Tyrrell's Workshop would you here these words uttered so off-handedly?
I believe that Bentley and Rolls Royce still employ ( mainly women ) to hand stich the their steering wheels. Absolutely beautiful work.
Please keep us smothered in all the Ketchup projects in the W-Shop Iain!
Momo steering wheels are injected with foam after its covered by placing it in a vacuum mold
Love watching your videos. It would be a dream working in your garage ❤❤
My favorite channel
Marvellous video! Thankyou Iain. And of course your fellow Atisans!
Regarding the steering wheel aluminium stampings, you will get more wheels per sheet of aluminium if it is made in two pieces.
Truly unique videos and content! Thx!!
Such entertaining video and above all tremendous attention to detail, no corners cut, in order to redo a couple of steering wheels just as they should be by Craig the Master! Also fascinating insight to the ventilation system of that wonderful '64 Ferrari and the work needed to make it great again! Great workmanship by great guys! Excellent video although beaten by the spectacular Riva Sea Goddess.
I would think that the reason the Miura steering wheel backbone pieces were split in two like that is to reduce the amount of wasted material and cost. A 3-spoke shape leaves a lot of unusable material between each spoke whereas a two-spoke piece and a one-spoke piece can be nestled tightly together on a flat sheet of material.
The world's most tasteful ketchup 😊
It has a certain classic flavour! 😁
@@iain_tyrrell I'm relishing it.
Getting ready for what lain’s team can muster or they’ll be in a bit of a pickle!
“We’re looking at steering wheels, this time round.”
Geez, watch also that beautiful Silver Shadow!
Sir Iain (for that is how I think of him) is looking more and more athletic. Good!
Craig could easily work for rolls royce but I doubt it would be such a wonderful eclectic environment. And who nicer to work for than Mr T.
Thought the rusted away area on the heater matrix housing nose,would have been repaired before being powder coated.Maybe its just my ocd, lol
Craig's a genius, he could repair a burst condom of King Kong's and you wouldn't even see the seam, that's how good he is🤔
Is the reason for the cut aluminium centre plate in that steering wheel an early sop to safety? The forces as your chest hits the wheel in a forward crash would more readily bend that plate.
If British management had spoken to its workers like Ian does to his, Britain would be in a different position than it is today. .. courtesy costs nothing..
MMmmmmm, ketchup.
So how many miles does the Miura have?
Always fascinating to see Craig's work. If I'd had any idea his craft was possible I would have paid a lot more attention in Textiles classes.
Total class, as always. Thanks Iain, Craig and team.
Much appreciated!
Thanks Iain,looking forward to the mini series , it’s great to see a project from the start to the finish🍷🥃
You set the bar impossibly high with last week's Riva Aquarama Lamborghini episode, but *somehow* you managed to entertain us with interesting automotive eye candy & mechanical kit in this Ketchup video. Looking forward to the Muira rebuild with great anticipation.
You produce tv quality content. Always very interesting and fantastic detail. Thanks for making original content (unlike the BBC!).
Wow, thank you! I'm absolutely delighted you enjoy the videos.
Incredible and humble boss, and an incredible team, well done
My dad was a coach trimmer, and I had a go myself on a couple of vintage Austin 12 hoods, so I take a great interest in Craig's amazing work. I look forward to watching him in action on the sewing machine.
Graham? If so, he did great work!
Any Apprentice that manages to get their foot in the door of this shop, has landed a dream job for the rest of his or her life!
I went to a classic car show in Toulouse this weekend and saw my first Lamborghini espada,impressive machine,bravo Ian for all the work you do.I’ve a couple of photos including the engine bay with aluminum plaque with car information if you’re interested for your records.
That Ferrari dual heating system reminds me of my Mercedes 59 220s except the 220s used a fiberboard duct (also prone to perishing)
Really looking forward to the Miura engine rebuild as ex engine builder myself of many years, although I have never rebuilt anything as exotic as this but at the end of the day its all just valves pistons and crankshaft....
Perfect news about the Miura Iain. I'm pretty sure most of us viewers love seeing a restoration from start to finish. Can't wait!
Craig's such an great and talented guy !
Another fantastic video and as I've commented before it would be great to hear the background stories of your employees such as Craig and Cory without giving too much away. Such as how they got into the industry, their education, why you decided to employ them and how you train them further. I feel it's so important that new blood comes into this industry and learns off masters like yourself and I'm sure many viewers would be interested. There must also be many kids, parents and grandparents of car mad kids who watch your channel who would be interested to know the best way to enter this industry as a youngster
Yes, I’d be interested in that as well.
That garage is like an Aladdins cave of top supercars. Totally mental what is in the background of every shot.
I’d have to take a sedative before I went inside that garage to stay calm. The episode where there were 3 perfect Miura’s sitting side by side would give me a stroke if I saw that in person. Someone who lives near my house drives by often in a blue Miura, usually quite fast, and the sound is beyond description.
I know - to be fair to Iain, when I commented that having three Miura's in your garage was showing off he more or less agreed. My local garage only has Audi SUVs.................yawn.@@Mike-rk8px
Another very interesting video. The love that each member of the team has for their craft is obvious, must be an absolute pleasure to work there. I would be honoured to visit the workshop, some day hopefully.
It's unfortunate to hear that Miura needs an engine rebuild, but the owners deserve high praise for enjoying the car and using it regularly, allowing so many to see it out and about, being driven rather than parked.
Looking forward to following the story of the rebuild, learning more about the car and perhaps a little about the owners.
Thank you Iain for bringing us along
Very excited to follow the mini series on that engine rebuild...great channel!
A very full and busy workshop, Thank you for sharing your knowledge about everything motor cars 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Here, from Italy I must say, Craig's work is amazing !!!!
Amazing!.... I think a lot of the young female subscribers will be more interested in Corey than the Ferrari.... Good looking guy lots of fan mail and items of ladies underwear coming your way kiddo.... 😂
Those flappy stering wheels are to not kill you on sudden unexpected impact. Crumple wheels save lives.
✌️🇺🇲
Great to see a car used and not kept as a garage queen.
I was a skinny 17 year old that was lucky to remove the heater cores on a neighbor’s 330gtc back in the early 80’s. This episode brought back the memories of the heating system.
Fabulous craftsmanship and knowledge and the best of the worst Dad jokes from Iain ! So much fun !
Thank you Iain, Craig, Korrey et al. Excellent video. I am looking forward to the Miura engine rebuild series.
Looking forward to the the UK's most known Muira videos, seen this car a few times at various open days and shows, absolutely glorious and the best Muira colour. Great content again.
Top notch as always, I've seen that 2 heater core setup on some 40-50's American cars too, some even had a 3rd heater core under the front seat for the rear passengers. I mildly clutched my heart at the thought of Miura engine rebuild hahahaha.
His hourly rate, plus shop overhead mark-up, although large by the avg person’s budget, no doubt just a drop in the bucket for the wealthy
Be careful Ian....Craig and Cory will be doing their own spin off series soon....stars in the making 🤣
I'm looking forward to the Miura rebuild series, you have extremely talented staff Iain.
That steering wheel spoke separated from the hub? Easy: Crumple protection!
In the old days the universal engineering name for that flexible pipe was "donkey d**k" - Not sure what it's called these days and I'm too scared to Google it ;-)
That's exactly what I call it too!
I'm looking forward to the Miura work. The fact it is a used car, it may have issues to removing bolts and warn bushes etc.
A bit more relatable for me, the exotic nature of the car is not as relatable unfortunately.
"ketchup" - precisely the kind of Dad joke we'd expect from Iain! :D
'Super interesting' - amazing craftsmanship becoming rarer every day!
I think I am going to like the new Miura mini series. What a bunch of great mechanics (or is that artisans) in your workshop. Love this catch up.
Looking forward to the series on the engine rebuild, I'm sure it's in good hands with your team 👌
The comedy when Ian keept picking up old rotten hoses from behind the car. Made me laugh!
I haven't read all of the comments to see if anyone else has suggested the 3 point steering wheel manufacture. But my 2c worth, is that a 2 point steering wheel used and then a decorative third spoke added in to create the 3 point look.
That split steering wheel might be for safety reasons.
It's better the wheel gives in a crash - than your bones....
The flimsy Jensen steering wheel was meant as a safety device to meet US crash protection legislation.
The idea was it crumpled rather than your face or ribs.
Not sure how effective it was, but that was the idea.
Amazing to learn how complicated every step is- Thanks!
The attention to detail and pride in the work is amazing and so sadly lacking in today’s society. Good ketchup chaps.
Fantastic show....thank you very much....keep them coming...
Looking forward to seeing Craig in action, as it were, in future. Also excited to be following the Mura restoration
I'm so happy about the upcoming engine rebuild series!!!
Might not the intentional weakening of the steering wheel be a safety-feature, ensuring it bends in a collision without risking any fault under normal driving?
Moar Craig! Would also like to see him at his tools explaining and demonstrating his techniques.
The Ferrari 330 is one of the most beautiful cars designed by Tom Tjaarda
That Ferrari 250gt coupe in black is glorious
Is there a place where they teach the recovering of a steering wheel ? What a strange topic. It’s worthy of some poetry.
Thank YOU for sharing all of this Iian. Such a unique joy to be able to actually watch all these utmost notable zenith classics 💓
Genuinely I am split in my excitement for the upcoming videos - Watching an expert like Craig sew will be very inspiring for this novice to the art, equally the Miura rebuild series will be gold. As a viewer I feel very lucky you have chosen to share your skills, the history and insights. Plus the odd trip to the Italian lakes, brilliant.
Craig for president! What a skilled and nice guy!
The cut out is the weak part of the wheel, which in a crash helps to save the driver's rib cage.
Top notch Ketchup Iain! Love that 330 GT, I think Tim Allen the comedian has a 330GTC same color. Thanks for these always a pleasure to watch
My mates mum used to sow them for sport steering wheels end of the 70 in Aldridge
No driving,no revving engines in this video but equal interesting to see the passion of the team!
Hypnotized by a video of steering wheels.
Great to hear the technicians telling their own stories, as they become more comfortable on camera. More of this!
Ketchup?
I didn't know you were a Kiwi, Iain.
Wonderful! Keep the content coming Iain.
Great episode ❤
Thanks so much!
I’ve always loved the 330 Gt’s. Handsome cars.. too bad so many were sacrificed to make 250 GTO replicas in the 70’s when values of this model were low.
Thanks for the red sauce video,👍👍.
I wonder if the two cuts in the center section of the steering wheel are to reduce chest injury in the event on a front impact?
Maybe. But it was usually the steering column that impaled people until they designed them to break away in 2 or 3 pieces. I think the wheel is just broken. But I could be wrong.
I do enjoy these Ketchup's Iain!👌
I have a feeling Iain may transition to color commentary in the next Winter Olympics,I mean he’s just brilliant!
once again, absolutely brilliant coverage
The Steering wheel with the break in it is one of two things.
1) collapse Steering wheel in an acident, For safety.
2) making it in separate pieces meant you could use a smaller sheet of steel n save material in manufacturing.
Excellent channel, become one of my real favourites. Love the tech details in history.
Thanks Team.
I did immediately think about the safety element.
Craig seems like such a nice, modest man. Quietly talented. Great video as always. Thank you.
The Mk3 Jensen had that 2 spoke wheel , with the front crash pad , many have changed to a slightly smaller Moto Lita wheel which due to slightly smaller diameter gave more weight to the feel of the steering. The earlier Mk1 and Mk2 models had a leather three spoke wheel with drilled holes in the spokes , I think made by a company called Formula. The Ali tubing looks familiar, possibly the same as used for the ventilation my previously owned Fiat Dino Coupe, used to come from front corners, fitted under the wheel arches. !
A nice mix Iain, and always good to get an insight into what these expert craftspeople do. In an ideal World, wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to afford each person a trainee so that these skills are never lost or forgotten. The recovering of a steering wheel is something probably most of us never knew was possible, especially when on most post '60s car you either modified or replaced the one you had. Thanks for yet another fascinating video. Cheers, Bob
Where are all the true car guys? This channel has only 164k subscribers? Unbelievable. This is the best car channel, bar none! These guys are true craftsmen/gentlemen! Thanks for another automotive gem! Looking forward to the next episode… Cheers/B
What a fantastic channel this is👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
"Oh,we have 3 of those in here"😱😱😱
Top man Craig! Interesting to see you've had so many of Enzo's personal cars in the shop. Is there truth in the rumour that he, in his later years, chose to drive an old FIAT Panda to avoid kidnappers? I'd love you to track one of those down for a rebuild...Excellent stuff as ever.
Not sure about the Panda story, may well be true, but I think he did drive a Mini Cooper at some stage