Love The Beast - The Full & Uncut Interview With Jeremy Clarkson

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  • @luis39205
    @luis39205 11 років тому +2339

    These are moments that show Jeremy Clarkson's passion for cars.

    • @jorgeferreira2009
      @jorgeferreira2009 7 років тому +7

      True. It's just ... Nico Rosberg is a pussy because the car bla, bla. Hamilton on the other way is brilliant ... come on!!!

    • @cibriosis
      @cibriosis 6 років тому +15

      I know people call him annoying including the people he works with (may)..but it's better than being boring

    • @MersyyLife
      @MersyyLife 5 років тому +3

      I thought this but he's also got a good bottle of wine in him too!

    • @cun7sathome
      @cun7sathome 5 років тому +5

      Hamilton is a nob... great driver.. no personality at all... my most favorite uk driver is jensen button... that guy is one of my racing heros.. may not of been the best.. but just a brilliant guy

    • @anguswilson6265
      @anguswilson6265 3 роки тому +1

      @@cibriosis look at him now you silly boi

  • @hrgiyzueghe
    @hrgiyzueghe 10 років тому +656

    Stirling Moss: averaged 97.9 mph in the 1955 Mille Miglia and 161 mph in the last 137 km stage. 1955 italian public roads, with narrow medieval cities, no barriers.

    • @paulritchie5868
      @paulritchie5868 5 років тому +27

      Stirling was and is ...a Legend.

    • @ardvark84
      @ardvark84 5 років тому +8

      I guess his picture should be in a book with the word "crazy".

    • @clivejones7995
      @clivejones7995 5 років тому +31

      If I remember correctly Stirling Moss never raced again after a big crash, Richard Hammond interviewed him after his crash and they talked about how things changed within them, Stirling said he never raced again because the very fact he had to think about how to take a corner at say 150mph and previously it was all natural he had lost the natural instinct.
      Clarkson has a love of what he has done through the years this interview says it all, brilliant interview, brilliant.

    • @nonotherthananother
      @nonotherthananother 5 років тому +8

      "The greatest sports racing car ever built - really an unbelievable machine." He said about 300SLR. Also he stated that with it he can beat any driver in any car today if Mille Miglia opened angain.

    • @phantomechelon3628
      @phantomechelon3628 5 років тому +3

      Real balls...and incredible skill given the cars they had back then. O_o

  • @tobortine
    @tobortine 9 років тому +483

    Everyone who claims to hate Jeremy should watch this video and realise the man's compassion, intellect and wit.

    • @Rava7891
      @Rava7891 9 років тому +10

      And passion.

    • @Rava7891
      @Rava7891 8 років тому +9

      wrong. i don`t like clarckson beacause of what he thinks -most of what comes out of that man's mouth is prepostereus!!! i respect and admire him (sourt of...) beacause after so many years you can still see he lives and breathes cars, he's still the biggest petrolhead, and you have to aknowledge that, -and, herefore respct him.
      Plus, he's bonkers, infantile, and loves controversy, so very fun to watch.

    • @David-ud9ju
      @David-ud9ju 5 років тому +8

      He's a comedic genius and a great writer and actor, but basically all of his opinions are complete and utter garbage that are entirely based on ignorance, bigotry and prejudice and this interview has confirmed it for me. Also, people who don't like him don't claim he has no compassion, intellect or wit; they don't like him because he's an extreme right wing, bigoted moron with no understanding of the subjects about which he has such strong opinions.

    • @nauman8030
      @nauman8030 4 роки тому +5

      What??????
      People even hate him
      That's impossible

    • @AbsoluteAbsurd
      @AbsoluteAbsurd 3 роки тому +4

      @@nauman8030 that should be obvious at this point, everything in the world is liked AND disliked

  • @samr1321
    @samr1321 9 років тому +767

    "LEGEND" is the only word capable of describing Clarkson. I wish I could one day shake hand with this man....

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind 9 років тому +50

      +Sam R I wouldn't even care if it was the right or left as long as it was the hand that punched out the BBC producer.

    • @jonhoward180
      @jonhoward180 6 років тому +2

      @@InsideOfMyOwnMind It's always impressive to see a 6'5" bully hit a smaller guy.

    • @nickleback3695
      @nickleback3695 6 років тому +12

      @@jonhoward180 6'5 and built like a pregnant giraffe. Are you the man in question?

    • @paulritchie5868
      @paulritchie5868 5 років тому +9

      Drinks in the cow,Off Ladbroke Grove,don’t ask for a selfie as he will tell you to fuck off but he might buy you a pint,great bloke.

    • @MeanGeneSanDiego
      @MeanGeneSanDiego 5 років тому

      @@InsideOfMyOwnMind 😁

  • @M1_sharpdressfellow
    @M1_sharpdressfellow 3 роки тому +135

    When Jeremy heard 25 years of ownership of a first car, I saw that spark of respect in his eyes.

    • @scooter3343
      @scooter3343 10 місяців тому +1

      A 1600e with the gauges, exact line from the grand tour and his dad's new car!

  • @chris_b44
    @chris_b44 10 років тому +371

    This interview is honestly why I think jeremy clarkson is awesome, he summarizes exactly what car culture is. its not ownership, its more of a relationship which is what makes it so annoying/awesome/frustrating/perfect.

  • @jamesmcd71
    @jamesmcd71 10 років тому +882

    I love the fact that he really gets the love of a car. Only a true car guy can understand it. There is no way to explain or quantify it.
    You just know .

    • @shriharihudli
      @shriharihudli 10 років тому +25

      Agreed. It's not something that can be put into numbers, or even words. It's a certain magic that only a few cars have, that can give you true driving pleasure, no matter their other flaws. Then, as JC said, you form a relationship with that car and it becomes as real and meaningful to you as, say, your wife. It goes from being an object to a living, breathing entity with a soul, and a lifelong friend.

    • @julietmike1018
      @julietmike1018 10 років тому +19

      This is bang-on. I really do love cars like the GT-R and the Veyron, as well as a lot of the new stuff that has come out with the hybrid technology. They're absolutely insane for performance cars and produce some massive numbers. But Jezza was right. I've been fortunate enough to have been able to drive a lot of cars. Three of which were truly analog. They were a 1997 Dodge Viper GTS, 2006 BMW Z4 M, and a 2006 Lotus Elise. I've also gotten to drive some other great cars like an Audi TT RS and (the crown jewel of my driving history) a GT-R. The GT-R out-performs everything that I just said and then some. And I don't want to run off to the typical GT-R hater argument, but on the road it was a little boring. It was so perfect that it was almost like it wouldn't let me have any fun. It had the characteristics of a very strict middle school teacher. It knew everything that it was supposed to do before I did, so it sort of took away from the driving. Then I look at the Z4 M. It was a modern M car but it was the last truly old-fashioned M car. It had a straight-6 in the front, a manual (only) in the middle, and was RWD. But to get any real power out of it you really had to coax it. It was slow to the redline and really liked to get its tail out in the corners despite its massive rear tires. But that gave it personality. My favorite was the Viper though. You can't see out of it, the massive engine doesn't help with the weight, the weight distribution is terrible, it's redline is staggeringly low and in the corners it wanted nothing more than to kill you if you didn't drive it right. If you watch the movie "How to Train Your Dragon" you can sort of understand what I'm on about. If you screw up it will punish you. But if you get it right you can take pride in the fact that YOU did it, and that you tamed a car that it would take someone else a lot of time to master.

    • @IndyHepburn
      @IndyHepburn 10 років тому +1

      Bingo!

    • @jeanlessage7560
      @jeanlessage7560 10 років тому +8

      Yesterday, i crashed my car and damn i was sad and angry (i'm still angry) it felt like i shot my dog i already miss that damn chevy cavalier because i grew up with it, i even had given her a name and it was shelby

    • @jamesmcd71
      @jamesmcd71 10 років тому +5

      jean lessage I feel your pain. Just stay tough it will get better. You will find another some day, just dont rush into the wrong car.

  • @rangerhook874
    @rangerhook874 11 років тому +208

    6:20-7:00, shows how much of a true enthusiast he is. Too many people today are critical and negative toward different styles. A true enthusiast like Jeremy appreciates it all.

  • @LordDarthTrader
    @LordDarthTrader 10 років тому +1723

    Anyone else think that that was a brilliant interview ?

    • @TurtleTube123
      @TurtleTube123 10 років тому +66

      Yes. I think in fact it's brilliant because it's a conversation. Most interviews don't give a real feeling of communication, because in an interview both people have different "roles" (interviewer and interviewee).

    • @tommylee7329
      @tommylee7329 7 років тому +9

      Nope the american guy was just stroking his ego, you could see he wasnt listening to Jeremy, he was just waiting for him to stop talking so he could keep on talking about his car

    • @forestcuriousity
      @forestcuriousity 7 років тому +89

      ?? which american guy? LOL hes aussie mate

    • @KAMIKAZE-dk8xd
      @KAMIKAZE-dk8xd 7 років тому +8

      me... an amazing one. its in my favorites on utube and i honestly think its the best interview or convo ive ever seen. i honestly cant describe all the things i like in it just like its hard to describe the love of cars. its just simply perfect.

    • @vandecayear10
      @vandecayear10 6 років тому +44

      Tommy Lee there was no American in this interview haha. And Eric Bana was talking about his car because this interview was created specifically for his documentary ABOUT HIS CAR.

  • @DanielVidz
    @DanielVidz 9 років тому +132

    I feel his pain, it's an incredibly hard to describe feeling that someone can have for there first car..
    That moment when you're told the chassis is bent is like hearing that someone you love has died.

    • @TM42
      @TM42 8 років тому +3

      +DanielVidz Or when it does a couple flips and you see it afterwords for the first time...

    • @TheNightrunner666
      @TheNightrunner666 2 роки тому +6

      When my brother wrote off his 71 camaro. He pulled it outta a junk yard spent years restoring it piece here piece there. Sometimes with a big budget and sometimes buying a bolt at a time. One day he got a little too showy and that was it. Towed the car back to the garage and put her in the back. He was walking around it. And u could just see the time line going through his mind. Remember when It took me a month to find your fender? And the damn thing wouldn't fit right. Oh the polishing to get your clear coat just right. Trying to find just the right rims and tires for you. Told you I wanted them fat and sticky. Reworked your suspension to give you some grace. He gets to thr front of the car and puts the slightly hanging grill back into its shroud like you have to be presentable. Meanwhile the whole fronts smashed. Then he says "I let you down old girl" patted her on the hood and walked away. That car has spent ten years in the back of the garage un touched. And not another project has been laid down.

    • @The_Sly_Potato
      @The_Sly_Potato 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheNightrunner666 this brought tears to my eyes. I think all enthusiasts can relate to your brother's relationship with his precious 71 Camaro, if only through feeling.

  • @hamiltonmcguire890
    @hamiltonmcguire890 3 роки тому +45

    It puts a lump in my throat to hear how I feel about my cars, described with such eloquence. For a person with such capacity for brashness, his ability to articulate how we feel about automobiles, is amazing.

  • @hayksamvelyan
    @hayksamvelyan 9 років тому +153

    Eric already knew what he wanted to do, this interview simply served him as a validation from one of the greats in motoring journalism.

    • @ramjb
      @ramjb 5 років тому +13

      He didn't know. In fact he's on record stating that he didn't know what he was going to do. And that's validated by facts - by the time the documentary was released he stilly didn't know. He didn't get the rebuild process going until a couple years later, and as far as I know, the rebuild wasn't finished until a further couple years more. So that car was sitting untouched for at least four years since the crash before he decided he was going ahead with it ,and then a further couple years before the rebuild was complete. Crash happened in 2007, this interview/conversation happened around 2008. The documentary was released to theaters in 2009.
      Yet work on the car didn't start until 2011, and wasn't fully rebuilt until 2013. Nope - Eric had not a clue on what he wanted to do.

  • @cyberjack
    @cyberjack 8 років тому +600

    love Jeremy Clarkson with his simplistic no bull shit honesty approach on life

    • @philipwalmsley1385
      @philipwalmsley1385 8 років тому +58

      He's from Doncaster. Yorkshire folk don't mince their words, they don't stand for bullshit and they tell exactly how it is.
      A great Philosophy for life.

    • @cyberjack
      @cyberjack 8 років тому +12

      well that's UK for you... its PC crazy and cant say fuck all just in-case it offends someone/ ethnic or community ... its getting ridiculous !

    • @drover110
      @drover110 8 років тому

      philip walmsley- Aye- he sounds just like boyks doesn't he? lol-- by his own admission he fucked off out of Doncaster as quick as humanly possible- proud yorkshireman? I don't think so- The only time he mentioned it was when he interviewed Michael Parkinsion . A convenient yorkshire man- he much prefers chipping Norton. lol

    • @drover110
      @drover110 8 років тому

      Im not slagging donny off- I'll leave that to Jezza- great bloke but a convenient Yorkshireman- as for most people moving away from the area of their birth I would agree but most don't talk about the place of their birth with the disdain that Jezza does about Doncaster.

    • @drover110
      @drover110 8 років тому +2

      mike casanave- is this enlightening enough for you ? from youtube
      Last Resort Holidays: Jeremy Clarkson slagging off Rotherham
      No mention of him mentioning his proud south yorkshire roots here!! Jezza takes the piss out of the county of his birth-mind you who can blame him? simple cunts lol lol NUFC

  • @boketto888
    @boketto888 10 років тому +1268

    It's Soo annoying they don't show the pictures

    • @dnltbrca
      @dnltbrca 10 років тому +41

      google "xb gt falcon bana"

    • @chrisElearning
      @chrisElearning 7 років тому +37

      Or even better....actually pay for and watch the entire documentary.

    • @drveritystrange-fish4685
      @drveritystrange-fish4685 7 років тому +18

      No, I think the picture in my head is much funnier.

    • @rampantram1
      @rampantram1 6 років тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/11rMTP-dGrQ/v-deo.html thats what it looked like after crash

    • @tact1820
      @tact1820 6 років тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/dhuJc5fA8tQ/v-deo.html

  • @d1me75
    @d1me75 3 роки тому +46

    This was one of the best and most personal interviews I've listened to, I enjoy Clarkson's no filter and his lack of fear when it comes to voicing his perhaps mean or rude opinions. Hell this isn't even an interview its pretty much two car guys reliving memories and talking about their passion.

  • @coma13794
    @coma13794 9 років тому +161

    minimal editing, fantastic. Every time I see an interview on broadcast TV, I cringe because they're so light, fluffy and quick. This unfolded beautifully and was paced very nicely.

    • @dia9491
      @dia9491 6 років тому +1

      coma13794 there's no editing because its streaming live

    • @johnnyenglish583
      @johnnyenglish583 3 роки тому

      well said, sir. Not just the content, but the form was great too.

  • @RMechAlloy
    @RMechAlloy 3 роки тому +45

    19:28 - 19:53 - One of the best pieces of wisdom, truth, and humility, in the world.

  • @jrzez
    @jrzez 8 років тому +254

    What a fantastic video. Bana is a great actor I think, killed it as Hoot. Clarkson is much smarter than people think too. He's pretty damn savy, but can be quite juvenile, a big old kid, and he's not afraid to express his opinions. This is one of the better vids that shows off Clarkson's passion for cars. Bana too.

    • @czarpeppers6250
      @czarpeppers6250 8 років тому +14

      Yeah, he really is a lot brighter than the persona he usually plays.

    • @howardtreesong4860
      @howardtreesong4860 8 років тому +23

      Someone who is so successful is not an idiot. You don't make a car show that 350 million people watch and not know what you're doing. That just doesn't happen.

    • @juanequis6951
      @juanequis6951 8 років тому +1

      He's NEVER,EVER played or acted like a dumb shit. Where the hell have you been, pakistan?

    • @howardtreesong4860
      @howardtreesong4860 8 років тому +7

      Mansoor Habib Mansoor, dude, don't get dragged into these things. It's words in a comment box on the internet. You're not always going to meet the smart people here. You're right to frown at it, but don't raise your blood pressure over it. It's a zero sum game.
      There's a great saying about this: don't go mudwrestling with a pig. You're both getting dirty and the pig likes it.
      Be well, enjoy life.

    • @rantymcrant-pants9536
      @rantymcrant-pants9536 5 років тому

      Thank you. I was trying to place who that was!

  • @benodaboy
    @benodaboy 4 роки тому +14

    This is a gold mine. I always took anything Clarkson said as pure entertainment. But now I have nothing but respect for his knowledge and understanding of cars, and car culture.

  • @sam-nariman6236
    @sam-nariman6236 3 роки тому +9

    This is not an interview, this is two brilliant blokes talking passionately. enjoyed it. 🙂

  • @sutherlandA1
    @sutherlandA1 7 років тому +6

    To people criticizing the "other guy" his name is Eric Bana who is a legend in Australia but is also a Hollywood actor starring in black hawk down, Troy, the hulk and funny people amongst others so quite an accomplished actor worthy of respect.
    Fyi this was an interview for his documentary about his first car called Love The Beast and only a fraction of the content, worth a watch.

  • @davydejong81
    @davydejong81 10 років тому +24

    What a true patrol head he is, Clarkson! And I totally agree with him. I drove several Merc's, all chipped, but when I drove my parents mx5 or a citroën saxo, there is a certain kind of extra going on. You just feel more connected to these kind of cars. No electronics, low weight. I love these kind of cars

    • @turboslag
      @turboslag 9 років тому

      Davy De Jong Clarkson is NOT a petrol head, he's a dick head!! He doesn't like bikes and thinks F1 is gay FFS!!

    • @XxThatMOPARDudexX
      @XxThatMOPARDudexX 9 років тому +12

      ***** He isnt a petrol head as he has prefferences and loves 90% of street cars. Sure good logic there!

  • @darrenchin_
    @darrenchin_ 11 років тому +263

    candid JC is so much more interesting than tv persona JC

    • @bendewse4944
      @bendewse4944 10 років тому +3

      Tiago Azevedo Whoah... real deep man

    • @Nemoticon
      @Nemoticon 10 років тому

      Tiago Azevedo Problem is, even JC doesn't know which is which any more xD

    • @al7422
      @al7422 3 роки тому +1

      Jeremy is always candid

    • @SwapBlogRU
      @SwapBlogRU 3 роки тому

      @@al7422 on TV he goes way over the top in being cheeky.

  • @luketingle2135
    @luketingle2135 8 років тому +25

    This is the best Clarkson video I've seen, totally shows the real motivation behind car culture.

  • @bradgonewild
    @bradgonewild 11 років тому +88

    So much passion for cars, what an inspiration.

  • @dan8346
    @dan8346 5 років тому +15

    Clarkson, casually chatting with the passion and experience of cars he has just amazing to watch and listen to. Hats off to Eric Bana for equal reason.

  • @RandomTXDude210
    @RandomTXDude210 10 років тому +218

    He doesn't need to plinth it. He needs to rebuild it, drop the horsepower down to around 400hp, naturally aspirated, put street tires on it, rip that roll cage out, and use it as a Sunday driver. No racing. Nothing serious or dangerous, just a windows down, stereo off, cruising the back roads kind of car. Lay a few elevenses here and there, roast the tires in a few empty parking lots, and relive the wondrous memories of youth a few times a month in the car that made those youthful memories possible.

    • @XxThatMOPARDudexX
      @XxThatMOPARDudexX 9 років тому +13

      RandomTXDude210 100% agree there mate, i have a friend who is always talking about building racecars and he just doesnt understand why I dont want to, and me reason is pretty much summed up in your paragraph. Inevitably you will crash a racecar, but with a street car it doesnt have to be perfect like a racecar, infact its the faults that give it character, i would rather have a sunday cruiser that i can maybe take for cruises and bomb some back roads with whilst roasting tyres and just have fun. If i wreck it oh well its a £4000 car. Not a £100,000 racecar

    • @Cyba_IT_NZ
      @Cyba_IT_NZ 7 років тому +6

      Yup, great idea. But I'd keep it at 600hp hehe

    • @decarlocalloway01
      @decarlocalloway01 5 років тому +2

      No, plinth it. The car is shit.

    • @ramjb
      @ramjb 5 років тому +9

      ​@@Cyba_IT_NZ He kept it at 600hp-ish. Completely rebuilt the car, this time including proper custom made suspension. And while it's not on a plynth certainly that car is not getting raced ever again...even if now it's in a much better condition to do it than when it actually was taken to one of the toughest motorsport events in the world.
      Gotta give it to Eric Bana, it takes balls to ride a 600hp monster with XIX century suspension technology in a rally event. Either that, or complete blissful ignorance. Because that's just utter crazyness. I don't even know how he even entertained the idea of taking that car to such a racing event, but the outcome was anything but unexpected...and if anything he got off it lightly.
      Clarkson's shocked reaction when he heard the power figures on that car, with the suspension it had, is priceless. Rightfully so...

    • @mikemelina7395
      @mikemelina7395 2 роки тому

      @@decarlocalloway01 Tell that to Max Rockatansky

  • @WonderMaker93
    @WonderMaker93 11 років тому +82

    That man have so much knowledge about cars and every single thing which is connected to the car. That man is my 1 famous person in the world i would like to meet and have a chat... such a remarkable man..

    • @zoltanmeszaros8001
      @zoltanmeszaros8001 7 років тому

      He usually says fuck off to most of the fans :) 20+ yrs being famous...

    • @richardrich1384
      @richardrich1384 7 років тому +2

      Wonder Maker on the shows were they make out he does t have a clue about how the Engines work is so untrue.

    • @emlix1
      @emlix1 6 років тому

      Unfortunately you'd be very disappointed. He's a screamingly right wing boor who considers most people who earn less than five million a year beneath him. Knows everything about cars though.

    • @gordonilaoa1275
      @gordonilaoa1275 6 років тому

      If you're sitting in the hot seat for who wants to be a millionaire and happen to be one answer away from A million, with one lifeline to call a friend, and The question is about cars... You know who'd to call!

  • @henryware7802
    @henryware7802 5 років тому +8

    I listened to every single word of that interview and I'm easily distracted. Absolutely brilliant, interesting, factual and hilarious at the same time

  • @pohldriver
    @pohldriver 6 років тому +7

    Never thought about what gives a car a soul, but he's so right. I cried when my first car went to be scrapped. It was a terrible car, literally half the car was rust, the carburetor was shot, it let me sit a couple times, but I loved it.
    The scrapper allowed me to pull a few parts off of it that I was going to put on my second car, also a 78 Impala, and just over from my now beaten car sat a 72 Caprice 4 door hard top with the roof cut off. I loved how huge it was, the black interior contrasting with the white exterior and I felt sad for this beautiful car going to waste.
    That caprice obviously stuck in my subconscious. A few years later I got my hands on a 72 Impala 4 door hard top. And I absolutely loved this car. It was a little worse for wear, it was 40 years old so I expected it. Even though it wasn't as quick or handled as well as my second 78, I was the captain of a bona fide land yacht.
    When I moved away from home, I could only take one car. At the time I had my 78 Impala, 79 Silverado short bed with a cammed 350 and 4 on the floor, the 72 Impala, and a 92 Silverado with a 305. The 92 was the most reliable, but I chose to keep the 72. I wasn't even home when we were forced to get rid of it. As they hauled it away my wife, who hated that car, started crying because she saw it as a part of me since that was the car I drove to meet her. Hell, when my parents die, I probably won't get choked up as much as I am now recounting this story. I loved that car more than my first one.

  • @redoz9768
    @redoz9768 Рік тому +2

    I know it was 10 years ago, but thank you for taking the time to upload this. I really appreciate it, from a car head in 2023.

  • @pratikvyas9626
    @pratikvyas9626 3 роки тому +5

    i feel Eric Banna should make a whole series on this thing with various car world icons and call it "PLINTH MY RIDE".
    Awesome Interview, simply fantastic!

  • @lpsp442
    @lpsp442 8 років тому +9

    Now this is a fantastic interview. I had no idea Eric Bana had that particular skill, nevermind so much of it. Clarkson at his finest.

  • @callumszymanski8449
    @callumszymanski8449 11 років тому +46

    Did anyone else notice that as the interview went on, it became more and more difficult to tell who was really interviewing who haha

  • @dannytonnessen6896
    @dannytonnessen6896 5 років тому +6

    This honestly really is the greatest interview of ANYONE I’ve ever seen!
    I loved the fact that you brought out so much more out of J.C than any other "journalist" EVER has! It’s sounded more like a conversation with his SON than an interview!
    This is exactly how you use your own story to learn more about your interviewees!

  • @bonkerzx200
    @bonkerzx200 5 років тому +10

    Fantastic. Could listen to Clarkson expressing his knowledge and passion for cars all day.

  • @jasonrjohnston
    @jasonrjohnston Рік тому +2

    The thing about me is I don’t give a toss about cars. But to watch these two discuss pationately about their most favorite thing is fascinating and amazing. I love both these men and it’s fantastic to see them being completely down to earth and real together. Great interview.

  • @jakejohnson6120
    @jakejohnson6120 3 роки тому +3

    This is two men opening their hearts to one another. Therapy. A true Taster’s Choice moment.

  • @simondisawari4185
    @simondisawari4185 8 років тому +13

    This is great - more like a conversation really between two friends, both car guys. Both articulate, knowlegeable, enthusiastic, intelligent men who clearly have a liking and respect for one another and each others opinions..

  • @faustusTVR
    @faustusTVR 3 роки тому +3

    I'm seeing this for the first time here in covid land 2021, what a brilliant chat, both on form. Clarkson is a force of nature, Bana has that quality about him too. You've got to love these guys.

  • @simmey2011
    @simmey2011 7 років тому +3

    In the same way the love for a car cannot be put into words, i loved this conversation.

  • @djny-pl2pv
    @djny-pl2pv 7 років тому +7

    Brilliant little interview. Don't drive never have but could listen to the two of them talk cars for days.

  • @DustyPearl-13
    @DustyPearl-13 4 місяці тому +1

    What a beautiful interview...At 51, Clarkcon was at his prime...!

  • @stone2632
    @stone2632 3 роки тому +4

    The passion he has for cars is truly inspiring

  • @bubblegum0912
    @bubblegum0912 3 роки тому +2

    Watched this so many times and never fails to impress, Jeremy will always be the goat of car journalism

  • @shazmeister2005
    @shazmeister2005 3 роки тому +4

    When Clarkson isn’t acting the goat he is a very knowledgeable and interesting guy

  • @stankfanger1366
    @stankfanger1366 8 років тому +2

    It looked like Bana was going to shed a tear when he was talking about that car and not only do I not blame him, I understand. Jeremy, wise as he is, came up with a beautiful analogy (about snot) and told him exactly what he wanted to hear. This was an amazing clip, thanks for posting it.

    • @Cyba_IT_NZ
      @Cyba_IT_NZ 7 років тому

      I wish I could come up with analogies and quotes like that on the fly. I guess that's why he's a world renowned TV presenter and I'm not!

  • @roadwarrior144
    @roadwarrior144 10 років тому +12

    "Plinth my ride." Wonderful, and wonderful interview. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MrWeeRhys
    @MrWeeRhys 6 років тому +2

    its one of those videos that you just keep coming back to and watch over and over again and dont get bored

  • @patmcl3331
    @patmcl3331 11 років тому +3

    They both seemed to get very emotional when talking about their first cars. Thats true love.

  • @redzook1
    @redzook1 5 років тому +2

    This is one of the best car talks off all time. explaining true love of cars.

  • @Strike86
    @Strike86 8 років тому +8

    I had a moment when Clarkson was talking about the 'unerring certainty of machinery'. That whole section made my hair stand on end.

  • @AroundnBackAgain
    @AroundnBackAgain Рік тому +1

    Describing the basis of quality of a relationship as the interaction of individual imperfections and foibles of each party
    was just beautiful.

  • @JDMK1DD17
    @JDMK1DD17 8 років тому +13

    A True car enthusiast has a general passion for the automotive industry... Jeremy isnt a fan of certain car cultures, but if you have that passion for cars... thats all that matter..

  • @ceceliamichaeloneill
    @ceceliamichaeloneill 9 місяців тому

    Clarkson is a genuine nice bloke that gives honest straight to the target answers.The vast majority of car enthusiasts place him above all others when it comes to anything automotive.Hats off 👍

  • @superbracey
    @superbracey 10 років тому +229

    It's good to hear Clarkson just talking about cars like a true enthusiast without being scripted or trying to be funny. It's like a couple of blokes chatting in the pub.
    I've always been a fan of his but Top Gear was getting a bit silly.

  • @sanjayj1432
    @sanjayj1432 Рік тому

    I was rethinking my passion for cars these days, which had been going on solid for almost 23 years of my life. Everybody preaching about EVs and the international, unreasonable obessession with SUVs, I started second guessing about my passion being over.
    Then I came back to this interview and started thinking maybe it would be nice to have my own youtube channel about cars. Its Jeremy, along with James & Richard who taught me how cars could be loved & enjoyed. They made me get onto not only the surface level but into the deep technical aspects. So much so then when I had the chance to get a car of my own five years back, its still there, running and taking me places. Only these three can reinstate the love for cars I have whenever I think what is even the point of being a petrolhead these days.

  • @matthewclay5464
    @matthewclay5464 10 років тому +11

    thanks for showing us the pictures during the interview it was very useful

  • @jacobnel1880
    @jacobnel1880 5 років тому

    The BEST interview I have ever seen! I have to add that my grandad's Mercedes-Benz 280SE was my first car (after my father, I grew up in it) and I still have it, 50 years on. I now know what to do with it.

  • @braddietzmusic2429
    @braddietzmusic2429 5 років тому +4

    You don’t need an “interview” or “interviewer” if the conversation is this good. Anyone complaining about the “interview” is sadly missing the point... and the joy of it all.

  • @Onimalap
    @Onimalap 2 роки тому

    Thank you for whole interview. It is so comforting to know that there are other people that cannot part ways with their first inperfect car. “Love the beast” made huge impact on me. So glad I can see that.

  • @markbutler9076
    @markbutler9076 5 років тому +11

    stumbled across this...really enjoyed it,great car passion from both of them. enthralled by it.

  • @enginecalibrationcode8779
    @enginecalibrationcode8779 3 роки тому +2

    Of all the documentaries documentaries interviews I've seen this is the single best interview I've ever seen.

  • @japsniper1980
    @japsniper1980 7 років тому +6

    I've watched that interview several times over the years, and it always leaves me smiling.
    I love the part from 19:28 about Charles Babbage

  • @68peterbilt68
    @68peterbilt68 3 роки тому +2

    I had one of the last old school chargers built. Beast of a thing. Sold it. The guy that bought it had it 6 weeks and completely wrote it off as in no chance of resurrection. I cried when I saw it. Probably the worst decision car wise I have ever made was selling that car.
    Rebuild it and drive it, you know you want it Eric.

  • @Atrus3g
    @Atrus3g 7 років тому +13

    Damn I love Jezza, "Ah, yeah and you think that's going to faze me in some way?" sets the tone right out the gate at 0:26

  • @KingEddo8
    @KingEddo8 4 роки тому +1

    I wouldn't say this is an interview. But I think this is just a passionate chat between two blokes who love cars. And I love it.

  • @christopherw179
    @christopherw179 5 років тому +32

    That bit where Jeremy tells him "would you swap your wife if she gets a cold", Bana's reply of "No, no I wouldn't" shows his genuine love for that car. He and Jeremy shared a real moment there. I hope Bana does plinth his ride now and shares a photo with us all.

  • @MCshadr217
    @MCshadr217 5 років тому

    Can't believe I haven't seen this. And this is in no way, an interview. It's basically two motorheads, discussing cars. And that's magical. It's much better than any interview.

  • @waitingforacentury
    @waitingforacentury 4 роки тому +5

    "I've left wiser". What a gentleman thing to say at the end of a chat

  • @nickyborrisino
    @nickyborrisino 5 років тому

    30 years later, I still have my first car, a 1983 Maserati Biturbo, which I’ve rebuilt twice to correct design flaws. There’s a trick to crank, there’s a trick to drive, and there’s a trick to shut down, but I still love her because of all the imperfections.

  • @BammerD
    @BammerD 8 років тому +5

    I can relate to the love of your first car. I've owned my 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 16 years and she needs restoration. I will not get rid of her, but I will not "plinth" her either. She will be restored one day and I will continue to drive her.

  • @Eric-bj8yk
    @Eric-bj8yk 10 років тому +1

    This guy's been one of my all time favorite people since I first started watching Top Gear 10 years ago when I was only 9 years old, as well as Richard and James. I've never looked up to any other well known stars as much as them. I can honestly say that out of every tv show I've ever seen, Top Gear remains my favorite, and it probably always will be

  • @LucianPrimeOneMillion
    @LucianPrimeOneMillion 9 років тому +3

    What a superb interview.... I hope the trio can come together under their own show again.... Almost seems like they trying to outshine each other in this interview lol.... But Jeremy will always have the upper hand ;-)

  • @Dartagn
    @Dartagn 9 років тому +2

    Hell of an interview. I am glad I stumbled upon it. Thank you for posting.

  • @ianedmonds9191
    @ianedmonds9191 10 років тому +47

    There's a definite symmetry between these guys that make this a very special interview. It's Clarkson at his best and closer to his real personality and Eric Bana is is honest and genuinely seeking advice.
    It's a really nice interview.
    Now an ill judged step beyond that comment.
    Clarkson's up for some abuse right now because of a supposedly racist comment recently that wasn't aired but was leaked to a paper.
    It was nothing of the sort. It was a childs ryhme to make a random decisions amongst a group of kids.
    I'm sure if you grew up in the 70s and 80s you remember the rhyme and it I never considered it in any way racist. It was a folk rhyme. Exactly the same as we have Folk songs etc.
    Now it may be the case that it originates from the slaving business that Britain made a fortune from and tries very hard to pretend never happened but stuff like that is in the playgrounds and it's a remnant of that era.
    It was in the folk rituals when we grew up so we remember it. By that time it was just how you decided who was out at Tig.
    I can totally see me off the cuff using it to decide which car to drive from two totally equal cars because that's what that thing was for.
    It was never seen as racist by the people using it even though it may have been by the people that made it up.

    • @Cyba_IT_NZ
      @Cyba_IT_NZ 7 років тому +5

      Everyone knows it's a kids rhyme that kids still use today! It's just that we've become so f'n pc it's ridiculous.

    • @brucelamberton8819
      @brucelamberton8819 2 роки тому

      Unfortunately there are too many people in the UK - and especially the BBC - who want to see Clarkson fail because his frankness does not fit into their politically-correct world, and they will do everything possible to engineer his downfall.

  • @lqprimetime4169
    @lqprimetime4169 3 роки тому

    This is now, considered an old video, for people talking about the quality.
    But what makes this interview so great, is he had Eric Bana on Top Gear, (we can all look it up) and they have banter England vs. Australian like the ashes. And they can sound quite serious, making fun of each other, but for them to sit down and Jeremy agree to do an interview, and him being on point taking the questions seriously, is really something to appreciate.
    And by appreciate, I mean, look at the videos out there of him sitting outside of a pub, answering questions about "what do you think of this car", and he gives a gracious responses, but it isn't a formal thing. I like that he and Eric Bana agreed, and the 2 sat down, and had a true discussion of motorsport, and Eric Bana being the interviewer conducted it brilliantly, not getting up tight about his own beliefs and more asking the questions.
    So like Luis39205, this was an age where they had a go at each other, but sat down and had a good conversation with out offending each other, about their appreciation and opinions on cars. Just compare to the Drivetribe interview, (those he answered and conducted himself verywell) but this almost seemed like a TV interview.

  • @ionianfalcon
    @ionianfalcon 7 років тому +5

    Just the first 10 seconds... That's why I love Jeremy.

  • @RahulKumar-pw4nd
    @RahulKumar-pw4nd 4 роки тому +1

    This man has the most amazing facts and stories which you won't find in any book, magazine or internet....

  • @queenanne5917
    @queenanne5917 8 років тому +49

    I wish they'd have cut to the photos they were passing eachother.

    • @MatHelm
      @MatHelm 8 років тому +4

      Watch the film "Love The Beast"

    • @matmc71
      @matmc71 8 років тому +1

      yes. most annoying isnt it dear?

  • @markwright7021
    @markwright7021 7 років тому +1

    I really enjoyed this, I thought it was going to be a boring interview talking about this car and that , But when the guy introduced the photos and story of his car, it turned into a cracking chat about what owning and driving a car is about. Restore the car! Love it
    And fair play to Clarkson, he got it

  • @Gr8Layks
    @Gr8Layks 9 років тому +34

    Re-watched this. If anyone thinks people that BBC hired to replace the real Top Gear hosts will have the soul, knowledge, spirit, philosophy, and genuine passion for automobiles that Jeremy Clarkson does...then they are lost.

  • @MoldyWormStudios
    @MoldyWormStudios 2 роки тому +2

    Jeremy Clarkson is a true car guy, he understands the connection between man and machine, and this it is not just a hunk of metal

  • @leddielive
    @leddielive 8 років тому +156

    Actor Eric Bana or F1 driver Mark Webber? You never see the two together, the mystery deepens? lol

    • @petebegnell9480
      @petebegnell9480 7 років тому

      Mark Leadbeater... its all in the chin...

    • @erikhertzer8434
      @erikhertzer8434 6 років тому

      Mark Leadbeater ...so which one is the super hero?

    • @taelorwatson9822
      @taelorwatson9822 6 років тому +1

      Mark Webber is an amazing actor But Eric Bana is only a decent driver

    • @barrybigballs6339
      @barrybigballs6339 6 років тому

      just glad i'm not the only one.

    • @rogefedwon
      @rogefedwon 5 років тому

      Woah, I thought this was Mark Webber the F1 driver

  • @riccardopetrina4212
    @riccardopetrina4212 3 місяці тому

    Got this reccomended. Honest chat, no cuts, no interrupting rudely, no leaving questions unanswered and the two understand each other. Not many interviews like it, not anymore. But yes cars are becoming more and more easy to drive and harder and harder to repair yourself so like a phone or a laptop they will be much more convenient and much less "affection" will be left on it. Like a powerful GPU is awesome, but I'll sell my old gpu for a new one any day no question, even If I had it for 20 years. Cars will become the same, more of a tool and less of a companion.

  • @Alexandra-Rex
    @Alexandra-Rex 10 років тому +3

    Great guys, great movie, great conversation.

  • @crossbones8956
    @crossbones8956 5 років тому +1

    I would love a show of just Clarkson talking cars like this. No reviews, no skits, just him, a guest, and stories about cars. He's a great interviewer/interviewee. Maybe a podcast? It would be brilliant.

  • @DocDudix
    @DocDudix 11 років тому +60

    When was this interview originally filmed? He's talking about traction control in F1, which, as far as I can remember, was banned for 2008

    • @BlaizeV
      @BlaizeV 11 років тому +25

      the film was released in 2009 so likely late 2007 or even 2008 and he just forgot as it was a new change

    • @carbon1255
      @carbon1255 10 років тому +21

      blaizevincent He mentions just doing the top gear American special which was broadcast in feb 07, so it is probably early 07.

    • @christopherjohnson6464
      @christopherjohnson6464 7 років тому +1

      this should be the top comment c'mon clarkson. You're talking out your arse here!

    • @derke123
      @derke123 6 років тому +7

      @@christopherjohnson6464 read the other comments you knob

  • @josefolsson5343
    @josefolsson5343 7 місяців тому

    Great interview! I think the passion and affection that Jeremy Clakson and Eric Bana express for their cars can be tranfered to literally any owned object that require some sort of maintenance though. As a bicyclist, I've had my share of "heart brakes" when bikes that I've gotten attached to either due to their riding characteristics or through the care Ive given to them to improve he same has been stolen, or been runned down due to poor maintenance and suddenly realized I've been the reason for it. For instance, I screvwed up big the last time when I did maintenance on my front brakes when accidentally bolting one of the brakes onto the fork due to a missplaced washer. Been over a half a year since now and I really miss riding that bike for it has the most exquisite gear ratio that I have ever experienced and can as a reult get an avreage speed of 30 km/h (or about 18,5 mi/h) easily. My usual averege speed is 20 km/h (or about 12,5 mi/h), so it's truely a real gem to me. Much like Eric Bana has his personal reasons for why he's so attached to his Dodge even though it rides on the same type of suspension that has litterally been around since suspension was invented.

  • @jippalippa
    @jippalippa 9 років тому +47

    What a tease, i wanted to see the pictures :(

    • @Z-Twinturbo
      @Z-Twinturbo 9 років тому

      +jippalippa you can see them in the movie

    • @MatHelm
      @MatHelm 8 років тому

      Watch the film "Love The Beast"

  • @Loghopper
    @Loghopper 5 місяців тому +1

    😂 not even one minute in and ROFLMA - one of the best, if not the best Clarkson interview

  • @stinkbandit
    @stinkbandit 9 років тому +40

    9:39 Don't get him angry Jeremy. You wouldn't like him when he's angry.

    • @MrFysik
      @MrFysik 9 років тому +4

      +stinkbandit ahaa see what du did there m8!

    • @DanielVidz
      @DanielVidz 9 років тому +2

      +stinkbandit HAHAHAHA

    • @stuckincommiefornia
      @stuckincommiefornia 9 років тому +2

      +stinkbandit He is forever burnt into my mind as a tier one delta operator. In fact, for a second there, I was wondering why Delta would interview Clarkson.

    • @Cyba_IT_NZ
      @Cyba_IT_NZ 7 років тому +2

      Haha! This comment should be at the top ;)

  • @stevejelly3161
    @stevejelly3161 4 роки тому

    tiny comment !!
    ...
    What a GOOD and INTERESTING interview !!
    ...
    Jeremy Clarkson is very humbling and engaging !!

  • @Biskawow
    @Biskawow 11 років тому +218

    how hard is it to scan and edit in the photos you are talking about for 5 mins

    • @TheDarthChief
      @TheDarthChief 10 років тому +19

      "Uncut"

    • @Biskawow
      @Biskawow 9 років тому

      ***** hey, its been a year, I guess its still impossible to edit the video. such a shame

    • @panpaletkalg2550
      @panpaletkalg2550 7 років тому +5

      scan and edit in your own photos, with blackjack and hookers, in fact, forget the photos

    • @GodKing804
      @GodKing804 7 років тому +1

      Mario D. Zmaj he doesn't know how to technology

  • @SnakeDelta
    @SnakeDelta 9 років тому +1

    two guys who love cars like i do ... just have a chat a great chat about cars that they loved while growing up on the opposite sides of the planet, its brilliant and a great documentary to watch Love The beast

  • @WeAreN1nja
    @WeAreN1nja 9 років тому +23

    His restrained expressions @ 10:37... Priceless.

    • @daniel_zitter
      @daniel_zitter 9 років тому +3

      +WeAreN1nja but Eric's response at 10:57 had me losing it lol

    • @Z-Twinturbo
      @Z-Twinturbo 9 років тому +4

      +WeAreN1nja 9:39 :D

  • @Bender_B._Rodriguez
    @Bender_B._Rodriguez 2 роки тому

    I know a lot about cars and the moto racing life and Clarkson could still school me.
    Hes a treasure and I hope he has a very long life ahead of him.
    Kids these days could actually learn something.

  • @bradgotch
    @bradgotch 10 років тому +5

    I drive 2 cars a 64 beetle and a 60 F100 Im doing my bit for classic cars both on full reg I might add.

  • @mindyourownbusiness5589
    @mindyourownbusiness5589 Рік тому

    There are times that I can't stand the arrogance of Jeremy Clarkson but then there are times like this wonderful interview where I admire him for his brilliance and down to earth common sense and think, what a great man he really is

  • @decemberferret
    @decemberferret 11 років тому +13

    this is how most interviews should be. Seemed kind of awkward between the two and I think Bana was tipsy.
    Entertaining, but was actually raw.

    • @Exevium
      @Exevium 11 років тому

      I couldn't say it better myself.