You are 100% correct. Shmee is only interested in himself, therefor makes crap content! He's running out of friends faster than Usain Bolt did the 100m sprint!
Shmee is more into factory spec supercars and hypercars, he has little interest for modified cars and project cars. As much as he is a walking encyclopedia about hypercars, he knows very little about car mechanics and how to work on cars. He has a good memory so he just learns car specs by heart but I don't know how much he understands about engines and car mechanics. He tried to join the car builds bandwagon with his "project cars" (Clio V6 and M1.35i) but he doesn't get his hands dirty he just sends the car to specialists. And his idea of car mods is little things like installing a dashcam or getting wheels resprayed and he makes a 30min video out of it. Like @Leistung.Autohaus said, he is running out of friends with pristine hypercar collections to visit, so he visits guys like Tavarish and Hoovie but he can't relate to their collections too much so when they explain their different projects Shmee just smiles and agrees and has little to add. He's doing it only for personal gains. He needs to create content for his channel consistently because otherwise he won't be able to afford all those new Ferraris.
@@BOXOFDEMONS666same here man, I used to watch him as a replacement for blondie, where they would do similar content, but then Tim went all smug with not putting DDE logos and I was like the lengths he is going to not endorse another brand is immensely disappointing and I stopped watching.
As someone who grew up on Top Gear, I never thought that i'd get to see or hear who "the stig" was. And now, sat here in my 30s watching your videos is like catching up on 20 years worth of, "what did the Stig think about that car?" Great video. Love Freddy, love the cars. Many thanks for the years of entertainment and insight.
What a great video,it was no where long enough,I hope to god you’ll go back and have another chat,2 lads talking about cars with loads of knowledge of them,match made in heaven
Thanks for giving this young man your time and attention. He is one of the few young TH-camrs that I watch, he is the real deal and I think he doesn’t receive the credit he deserves for what he does. This is coming from an old car guy who is several years his senior.
How coo to have a legend stop in. On 1 level Ben is just a cool guy, but in our minds and hearts he’s the freaking Stig, the coolest driver we ever saw and he’s just hanging, he’s obviously impressed.
I really enjoyed this video. Not sure if it was something you'd consider but I'd love to hear some of the stories about when you were driving for the Jame Bond film.
The Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 was called the GTO in Japan, I had a Japanese import. They weighed 1725kg not 1400, the old 4x4 system, rear steer and 3.0 V6 were a heavy beast.
@@Rocky-hh3yg yes eurospec. Drove there a few times from Devon to get romain to map my dc5. They had a few good cars there and if I remember about 3 gtos. I think the owner was called Ben
@@paullewis7287 yeah Romain had the white CRX time attack car from memory and yes Ben was the owner. Apparently it’s a McLaren dealership now, I believe it ended badly unfortunately. A few customers got treated really poorly from what I’ve heard.
When I was there last week I drove the AZ1 and it was awesome!!! You feel like you’re doing 200mph but you’re actually well under the legal limit. You can definitely tell it has no sway bars though 😂. Oh and Mat’s RS6 is a pain to park on a lift 😬🤷🏾♂️😅
The problem with being a petrol head who loves you tube, it's like groundhog day, today Ben Collins gets an exclusive tour of Tarvarish car cave, only days ago I watched Shmee get a tour of Tarvarish car cave. 🤔😉😁😂👏👏👏🏴🏴🍻🍻😊
Hearing Ben talk about weapons just reminded me he was a member of British SAS and taught advanced & evasive driving, cool guy, you can tell he was SAS by how nothing fases him or makes him nervous, very calm " The Thinking Soldier " I think they're called
For such TV legend Ben, ur quite down to earth and polite to everyone around u. Ur knowledge on driving and cars is top notch but if there’s anything u didn’t know or want to know, ur humble and listen to the knowledge of others. It’s great to see actually, cos most celebs think they have it all figured out. You’re on YT trying to build ur channel and u seem to respect all the YTer guy’s opinions, talents and hustle… Kudos to u, I’m enjoying watching ur YT journey and cant wait to see what u do in the future. 💯🔥
The Saturn sky was based on the solstice and was badged as an opel in Europe , but was front engined the vx220 was based on a lotus Elise and was mid engined
It always amazes me that most real, good racing drivers dont know very much about cars in detail :) Not to sound like i now better ! But i would think as a pro driver that drove EVERY sports/super/racing car in the world on the Biggest car show on earth to know every detail of it 😅 He's an awesome guy ,man!
i was in the middle of doing an exhaust and i needed some gold tape, i didn't know it's now called "Tavarish Tape".. That is the new naming convention.!!
With Ben Collins in between full time work if you have another Car Trek you guys have to find a Stig type roll for him. Motortrend has Randy Pobst you need to have to have Collins, maybe do a Car Trek vs Motor trend shoot out
Ben if you are currently in the states, how about you find a 1983 Rabbit GTI and take it on a track and explain to younger people how fun the FWD hatchbacks of the 80s were to drive with their small tires, rack and pinion steering, thin doors, running out every gear, etc. Modern cars take away a lot of the driving experience, I don't think younger people today get an opportunity to drive a car that has any steering feedback, or the control of a manual gearbox. Maybe Tavarish could even race you in a vintage Porsche.
A mate had a VX220 Turbo. It didn't have power steering either. No need. It was about the closest thing to a go-kart that I've driven. The harder you drove it, the better it got.
You're probably already gone. But, I highly recommend seeking out one of the many cold water spring heads near Orlando. Wekiwa Springs is near by. Gators don't come anywhere near cold water spring heads. Also excellent kayaking beyond the spring.
Hi Freddie. This is my first time ever making a comment, but I can't help myself after you said that you didn't get the VX220 in the US. Have a look for a pontiac soliste or a Saturn sky.
yeah with the mitsu, did you guys in england get the dodge Stealth, as its basically a 4 wheel drive hot rodded version of that, although with the way the viper was handled it might have been a Chrysler Stealth, which sounds stupid but might have been how it was over there
It figures you'd be most intrigued by the K-car. 🤣 You should consider a trip to Japan, maybe the Liberty Walk town. They have cars super cheap because of their economy right now if you want to ship something home.
There were little hints that you were the Stig back in the day, the downhill rally race vs the offroad skateboarder, you were racing as yourself, not the Stig, I'm rewatching the series on Amazon
Ben definitely should hang around Freddy's area for a week or so and take a different car out daily because Freddy sure doesn't have time to run them through the gears as often as they need
Would be great to see Ben to Drive You Tubers Car Collections on the same Track in Each Country and Set Lap times with a Leader board inspired by the Good Old TG Days. Of course in the UK it would have to be Dunsfold. Everyone would want the kudos of being at the top of the leader board by handing their cars over to a less than tame racing driver ??
SWEEEEEET
duuuuuude
Man, I'm just so happy Ben is making you internet famous. You better get used to the sudden fame.
@@lokiiddqd But what does mine say?
Ben Collins called you a legend - Damn son.
change title, he isn't "ex-stig" he is "GOAT-stig"
Does anyone else feel this is a better video than the latest Shmee one?? Love the Stiggie!!!
Shmee just seems so fake I use to watch his vids but stopped after the dde thing
Shmee is even less relatable than supercar blond 😅
You are 100% correct. Shmee is only interested in himself, therefor makes crap content! He's running out of friends faster than Usain Bolt did the 100m sprint!
Shmee is more into factory spec supercars and hypercars, he has little interest for modified cars and project cars. As much as he is a walking encyclopedia about hypercars, he knows very little about car mechanics and how to work on cars. He has a good memory so he just learns car specs by heart but I don't know how much he understands about engines and car mechanics. He tried to join the car builds bandwagon with his "project cars" (Clio V6 and M1.35i) but he doesn't get his hands dirty he just sends the car to specialists. And his idea of car mods is little things like installing a dashcam or getting wheels resprayed and he makes a 30min video out of it. Like @Leistung.Autohaus said, he is running out of friends with pristine hypercar collections to visit, so he visits guys like Tavarish and Hoovie but he can't relate to their collections too much so when they explain their different projects Shmee just smiles and agrees and has little to add. He's doing it only for personal gains. He needs to create content for his channel consistently because otherwise he won't be able to afford all those new Ferraris.
@@BOXOFDEMONS666same here man, I used to watch him as a replacement for blondie, where they would do similar content, but then Tim went all smug with not putting DDE logos and I was like the lengths he is going to not endorse another brand is immensely disappointing and I stopped watching.
Hanging out and having a chat with the The Stig is a dream for most of us!
Was thinking the same thing, wat a dream.
Fantastic video Ben .. Tavarish worships the ground you walk on !!! Few beers i can imagine you telling him some top gear stories 😅
Oh yes!
"The traction control systems are very different" "Oh, you use those ?" ... haha, *flex !* :)
Lol
@@BenCollinsDrives you reminded the conversation of your professions.
As someone who doesn’t like mods on cars. I really respect Freddie’s ethos about the spirit and character of the cars. Thought that was cool!
As someone who grew up on Top Gear, I never thought that i'd get to see or hear who "the stig" was. And now, sat here in my 30s watching your videos is like catching up on 20 years worth of, "what did the Stig think about that car?"
Great video. Love Freddy, love the cars. Many thanks for the years of entertainment and insight.
This is a match made from heaven Tavaish teach Ben about cars and Ben teach him to drive
Ben.I like your no nonsense straight to the point, and very informative presentation. Look forward to your next Video.
What a great video,it was no where long enough,I hope to god you’ll go back and have another chat,2 lads talking about cars with loads of knowledge of them,match made in heaven
Part 2 coming soon...
Seeing two of my favorite car people in one video is very cool. Thank you.
Just brilliant car entertainment. Top guys, top cars. Top video. John
Glad you enjoyed it
Love it when Freddie geeks out about tech and specs...that's what makes this one different form the Shmee one.
Thanks for giving this young man your time and attention. He is one of the few young TH-camrs that I watch, he is the real deal and I think he doesn’t receive the credit he deserves for what he does. This is coming from an old car guy who is several years his senior.
How coo to have a legend stop in. On 1 level Ben is just a cool guy, but in our minds and hearts he’s the freaking Stig, the coolest driver we ever saw and he’s just hanging, he’s obviously impressed.
Literally just watched Shmee do the same tour, this still managed to feel like a whole different experience. Great video and interaction
Glad you enjoyed it!
Schmee is done for me. Can’t watch him anymore.
Great episode ! Thanks Ben
Thank you glad you enjoyed it too - feel like i know Freddy better now for seeing his shop
Watching you find faults with Matt's rs6 after he picked at your lancia, perfect.
Love the 430 Scuderia!!
Best channel on here hands down. Thanks Ben. Most amazing thing is you can race anything. You are a racing legend in your own right Ben
If they’ll let me 😂 thank you 🙏
I could watch you guys riff on all things automotive till the cows come home!!! THANK YOU! And, as Ben says, COME ON!!! 🚘🏁🌟🤗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏
Freddy seems such a genuine, nice fella. A true friend to those such as Matt who come into contact with him. Oh yeah and Ben is awesome, too :D
That DBS is 1 of the most beautiful cars ever made!!❤
It really is!
It’s always fun to watch a couple of guys discussing cars they have no idea about.
More like this please. 🙏
I really enjoyed this video. Not sure if it was something you'd consider but I'd love to hear some of the stories about when you were driving for the Jame Bond film.
The Mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 was called the GTO in Japan, I had a Japanese import. They weighed 1725kg not 1400, the old 4x4 system, rear steer and 3.0 V6 were a heavy beast.
The guys that used to look after my Evo in Guildford used to run those in time attack. 1000hp all day long. Eurospec2000 I believe they were called.
@@Rocky-hh3yg yes eurospec. Drove there a few times from Devon to get romain to map my dc5. They had a few good cars there and if I remember about 3 gtos. I think the owner was called Ben
@@paullewis7287 yeah Romain had the white CRX time attack car from memory and yes Ben was the owner. Apparently it’s a McLaren dealership now, I believe it ended badly unfortunately. A few customers got treated really poorly from what I’ve heard.
Great video ben! Loved the mat armstrong ref 😂😂❤🎉
Thanks! 😁
I watched some of tims last night but was bored..this i was glued niceone ben
When I was there last week I drove the AZ1 and it was awesome!!! You feel like you’re doing 200mph but you’re actually well under the legal limit. You can definitely tell it has no sway bars though 😂. Oh and Mat’s RS6 is a pain to park on a lift 😬🤷🏾♂️😅
Outstanding video and tour of Freddie’s garage the collection is incredible
Both really nice chaps talking cars, brilliant watch Ben.
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved how Stig appreciates the amazing work Tavarish did on some of these cars
Need a part 2! ❤
Its coming soon... very soon.
Tavarish is a great guy.
Tavarish with his great knowledge and thought process and work rate is incredible. An everymans Jay Leno.
Yes indeed!
What a hoot! Love hearing you two gab on. Such knowledge and insights. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes another video for me to delve into, loved your chat with Jonny Smith so excited to sit through this one 👌🏻
perfect collection well done tavarish
Are Shmee and Ben traveling together ? I like Ben's visit better.
Schmee is an acquired taste. Ben Collins is just awesome !!
The problem with being a petrol head who loves you tube, it's like groundhog day, today Ben Collins gets an exclusive tour of Tarvarish car cave, only days ago I watched Shmee get a tour of Tarvarish car cave. 🤔😉😁😂👏👏👏🏴🏴🍻🍻😊
But Shmee did a crap job compared to Ben
I'd just stop watching the other guy then...
Yeah but it’s not really a comparison.
Love Stig, love Travarish
Hearing Ben talk about weapons just reminded me he was a member of British SAS and taught advanced & evasive driving, cool guy, you can tell he was SAS by how nothing fases him or makes him nervous, very calm " The Thinking Soldier " I think they're called
Listen man, we're just tryin to have a good time..... classic!!!
A masterpiece is never truly complete.
You know Tavarish has some big updates coming when he has the top European car guys come by the shop.
Keep it coming Ben, great video. :)
More to come!
Great watch chaps!
I've signed up to Jack, Mat and Adam's channels!
I'm shocked the stig has never heard of the mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 (gto)! That's crazy to me.
You were just itching to get behind the wheel of that Scud. I could tell lol
Nice watch guys
Love that you made a channel, Stig! just found you!
Welcome aboard!
Looking forward to Mr Collins experiencing Freddy's collection.
Whaaa! no mention of that loverly looking DC-2! sat above Matts' RS6! Super cool car collection tho! :)
Tavarish, we DID get the Vauxhaul as the Saturn Sky!
Nope. The Saturn Sky was sold in (continental) Europe as the Opel GT. Wasn't sold in the UK.
I could sense Ben's desire to drive these cars come through the video. Hope he got to take a few of them out.
For such TV legend Ben, ur quite down to earth and polite to everyone around u. Ur knowledge on driving and cars is top notch but if there’s anything u didn’t know or want to know, ur humble and listen to the knowledge of others. It’s great to see actually, cos most celebs think they have it all figured out. You’re on YT trying to build ur channel and u seem to respect all the YTer guy’s opinions, talents and hustle…
Kudos to u,
I’m enjoying watching ur YT journey and cant wait to see what u do in the future. 💯🔥
Does anyone else think Ben, Matt and Travarish would make a great new team for Grand Tour?
I think Freddie is wrong about not getting the Vauxhall VX220 over in the US. Over there it was the Saturn Sky.
Good point but it was so shit no-one cared about it lol
The Saturn sky was based on the solstice and was badged as an opel in Europe , but was front engined the vx220 was based on a lotus Elise and was mid engined
It always amazes me that most real, good racing drivers dont know very much about cars in detail :)
Not to sound like i now better ! But i would think as a pro driver that drove EVERY sports/super/racing car in the world on the Biggest car show on earth to know every detail of it 😅
He's an awesome guy ,man!
@7:32 As a Stratos fan my thoughts exactly lol but to be honest if it was in a game it would probably be one of my fav cars!
Now THIS will be good!
i was in the middle of doing an exhaust and i needed some gold tape, i didn't know it's now called "Tavarish Tape".. That is the new naming convention.!!
Just great vibes. love it
Glad you enjoy it!
What an awesome garage/workshop, great video, you two should do project car together 😊❤❤
Maybe one day!
AZ1 is the star of the show 👌🏻
That Aston tho😍😍
Hi Ben!!
I love how Tavarish converted lbs. to kg. Like Ben doesn't know what a lb. is. He grew up with lbs!😄
You can tell Ben REALLY wanted to drive the Scud. And the 675LT
With Ben Collins in between full time work if you have another Car Trek you guys have to find a Stig type roll for him.
Motortrend has Randy Pobst you need to have to have Collins, maybe do a Car Trek vs Motor trend shoot out
Ben if you are currently in the states, how about you find a 1983 Rabbit GTI and take it on a track and explain to younger people how fun the FWD hatchbacks of the 80s were to drive with their small tires, rack and pinion steering, thin doors, running out every gear, etc. Modern cars take away a lot of the driving experience, I don't think younger people today get an opportunity to drive a car that has any steering feedback, or the control of a manual gearbox. Maybe Tavarish could even race you in a vintage Porsche.
A mate had a VX220 Turbo. It didn't have power steering either. No need. It was about the closest thing to a go-kart that I've driven. The harder you drove it, the better it got.
The ending was class😂
Phenomenal content
I love when Tavarish said the R32 "is like 100k", Ben's face was like... Pocket money! 🤣
Classic
You're probably already gone. But, I highly recommend seeking out one of the many cold water spring heads near Orlando. Wekiwa Springs is near by. Gators don't come anywhere near cold water spring heads. Also excellent kayaking beyond the spring.
Hi Freddie. This is my first time ever making a comment, but I can't help myself after you said that you didn't get the VX220 in the US. Have a look for a pontiac soliste or a Saturn sky.
Ben, you're welcome to come and have a go in my MK1 3000GT next time you're in the midlands
yeah with the mitsu, did you guys in england get the dodge Stealth, as its basically a 4 wheel drive hot rodded version of that, although with the way the viper was handled it might have been a Chrysler Stealth, which sounds stupid but might have been how it was over there
Goood kombo, The Stig and The Tavarish :)
It figures you'd be most intrigued by the K-car. 🤣
You should consider a trip to Japan, maybe the Liberty Walk town. They have cars super cheap because of their economy right now if you want to ship something home.
Kei car. The K-car was a budget sedan in the US in the 19080s made by Chrysler
I can see Ben slide a AZ1 on track, act like its a Lancia ;)
I get the distinct impression this is going to be a 4 part series :-)
It seems that Mat guy managed not to crash a car, he just had to store it very far away from him.
Great video 🔥
No mention for the type R 💔
My bad
listening to tavarish in a more serious setting isnt bad
A follow-up you driving all the cars please. Can you mention the Integra . the T Dog is literally token Brit now 🤞👍
Ben I think you would make a great James Bond you got the look thank for the video enjoyed it as always
Maybe one day!
ITS THE STIG!!!
There were little hints that you were the Stig back in the day, the downhill rally race vs the offroad skateboarder, you were racing as yourself, not the Stig, I'm rewatching the series on Amazon
Amazing
Hope there will be a part 2 for use.
Ben trying to understand Power Wheels was priceless. lol.
I 'Member
Great business Tav
Ben definitely should hang around Freddy's area for a week or so and take a different car out daily because Freddy sure doesn't have time to run them through the gears as often as they need
Would be great to see Ben to Drive You Tubers Car Collections on the same Track in Each Country and Set Lap times with a Leader board inspired by the Good Old TG Days. Of course in the UK it would have to be Dunsfold. Everyone would want the kudos of being at the top of the leader board by handing their cars over to a less than tame racing driver ??
Ben was the evo one of the best handling saloon cars you drove around the track?
You need to take that Autozam for a rip on a kart track with some contemporaries...
Looking forward to part 2
"How many cars have you got?"
"Listen man, we're just having a good time here." 🤣