Group B Classics | When Henri Toivonen ruled the rallying world with 600 bhp Lancia Delta S4

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  • "Henri was level above us all. He was fast." - World Rally Champion and Group B legend Ari Vatanen on May 2nd 1986, after the tragic news from the island of Corsica had arrived.
    This is the story of Henri Toivonen rising to the top of the world with Lancia - by winning the 1986 Rally Monte Carlo and ending the domination of Peugeot and Audi. He was going to be a champion.
    Heroes live forever.
    .........................................................
    Chapters:
    0:00 Introduction
    2:03 Lancia era begins
    6:55 The Delta arrives
    10:20 The start of Rally Monte Carlo 1986
    13:16 Day 1 - Flat-out from the start
    19:29 Day 2 - Overcoming the challenges
    26:49 Day 3 - Disaster strikes
    34:38 Day 4 - The lead is melting away
    39:22 Day 5 - The Final Run featuring Col de Turini
    48:20 Celebrations in Monaco
    51:02 The Aftermath - Dominating till the end
    .........................................................
    Monte Carlo Rally 1986 - from Saturday 18th to Friday 24th of January
    Stage distance: 881.10 km
    Road section distance: 3,102.90 km
    Total distance: 3,984.00 km
    Special stages driven: 36
    Entries: 175 cars
    Starters: 156 cars
    Finishers: 85 cars
    .......................
    Credits: (If some name is missing, please comment)
    Yleisradio
    MTV
    Videostyle
    Autovideo
    Duke
    Deimel
    BBC
    French and German TV
    Keskisuomalainen
    Helsingin Sanomat
    Vauhdin Maailma
    Autosport
    Autosprint
    Motorsport Magazine
    Grand Prix International Magazine
    juwra.com
    ewrc.com
    McKlein
    LAT
    Esa Illoinen
    Erkki Vanhanen
    Matti Kyllönen
    Timo Pulkkinen
    Murray Walker
    Martin Holmes
    Anssi Kukkonen
    Hannu Karpo
    APV
    Piero Comanducci
    Video Si
    Elena Kuhn
    VHS Rallies
    FCA Heritage
    sandjoprod
    decompeti.com
    FIAT
    Kullervon videot
    Marco Lolli Ceroni
    Respective photographers
    My significant other
    .................................................................................................
    Track list:
    01 :00 In the air Tonight - Phil Collins / Instrumental cover
    08 :00 Dusk Driver - WaveArt
    10 :20 Spacewaves - WaveArt
    14 :55 Wice - Star Fighter
    17 :05 Neonsphere - Neonfish
    23 :30 Tech Noir - Gunship (Instrumental)
    30 :24 Forever Young - Alphaville (Instrumental)
    32 :23 Push it to the limit - Scarface OST (Instrumental)
    35 :48 Virtual Horizon - Elena Anisimova
    40 :27 Neon Lights - Unknown artist
    42 :00 Dark Cloud - Aeroviper
    46 :00 A Hero Rises - AudioWings
    42 :00 Infinity - Tiero
    51 :15 Legend Rebirth - AudioWings
    53 :05 Legend of Valor - AudioWings
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Komentáře • 638

  • @patrickwhite1826
    @patrickwhite1826 Před 3 měsíci +21

    Henri used to babysit me and my brother when we lived in Helsinki in the late 1970s (we were good friends with his wife Erja's family). I remember getting the call in 1986 that he had been killed. It was just so sad. I'm really glad he's still remembered. He really was an amazing talent.

  • @eamol
    @eamol Před rokem +544

    Probably one of the best video presentations I've ever had the pleasure of watching on CZcams, nothing further to say....

    • @apazze
      @apazze Před rokem +34

      I strongly agree. This video didn't even need narration, those brief info texts were enough. And I also really liked the way this film cut - focusing on Henri's dedication and skills instead of speculating and dwelling on the tragic accident that ended Henri's and Sergio's lives far too early. There are good documentaries and accident investigation films about the crash, but this was truly a tribute!

    • @odonloraque6408
      @odonloraque6408 Před rokem +1

      @Eamo L Tervetuloa

    • @On.Air.27
      @On.Air.27 Před rokem +3

      As usual amjayes

    • @hardyherrmann4154
      @hardyherrmann4154 Před rokem +8

      In fact, an incredible good Video !
      R.I.P. Henry & Sergio....there're many Rallye Fans all over the world who will never forget you !

    • @Tarzka91
      @Tarzka91 Před rokem +1

      its like 1 hour i got to take time for this but im sure it will be worth it

  • @amjayes2
    @amjayes2  Před rokem +134

    Edited the part that caused the removal of the original one. Video is still the same lenght as originally so this is the 'complete' version - you are not missing anything. We go again - more than flat-out !

    • @gearoidnyhan9226
      @gearoidnyhan9226 Před rokem +4

      Thanks for your swift re upload , keep up your incredible work ❤
      Peace from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @pabloeing1
      @pabloeing1 Před rokem

      Thanks ¡¡¡¡¡

    • @MrBanaanipommi
      @MrBanaanipommi Před rokem

      i just thought that it will get removed lol

    • @nineone.8730
      @nineone.8730 Před rokem +1

      Which part was it? I have seen the "original" and it is awesome :D. Congrats to you and your fantastic editing!

    • @peekaboo1575
      @peekaboo1575 Před rokem

      I missed the 'complete' version.
      :^(

  • @kadasrichard
    @kadasrichard Před rokem +325

    The drive by Toivonen in 1986 Monte Carlo Rally has to be THE best drives in motorsport history. It is simply incredible,he was not human that night on the Col de Turini. A legend gone too soon. R.I.P Henri and Sergio.

    • @kadasrichard
      @kadasrichard Před rokem +38

      @Mr.Dinoface Röhrl also said this: "Henri was crazy fast,faster than I could ever go". I thin this is the highest form of compliment coming from one of tje greatest rally drivers.

    • @bugattieb110ss
      @bugattieb110ss Před rokem +4

      Definitely NOT the best drive in motorsport history. Rohrls win in Sanremo in '83 in a massively inferior 2wd car against the Audi's was better by far...

    • @kadasrichard
      @kadasrichard Před rokem +17

      @@bugattieb110ss What? Röhrl didn't win the Sanremo Rally in 1983,Markku Alen did,Röhrl was second,Attilio Bettega was third. It was an all Lancia podium.

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Před rokem +5

      @@kadasrichard yep. Never forget those Group B Legend Cars.

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Před rokem +1

      @@bugattieb110ss yes. But Lancia also better.

  • @MikkoRantalainen
    @MikkoRantalainen Před rokem +64

    10:12 Toivonen's interview clip was missing subtitles. He said here as follows:
    "Tän kisan kun pääsee hengissä maaliin ja vielä sitten voittaa, niin kyllä tunne on hyvä"
    which would translate to
    "When you get to the finish alive and then win the race, that makes you feel good."

  • @tsport100
    @tsport100 Před rokem +121

    Having driven the Col de Turini in the dry, it is hard to imagine driving those roads flat out with 600 hp with snow and ice across the road... at night. Absolute respect!

    • @odonloraque6408
      @odonloraque6408 Před rokem

      @evans Electric... We are mortals... We are not able to feed our families; no matter what conditions are
      We facing right there and the chosen one piece to fight with, even without deflected chasis. Eventhough he, (the champion) pushed when he feel comfy in those conditions like... There's no tomorrow. And one last thing... They seat, the start, the make the first mile and now... You are the one in charge to "correct" the engineering solution as your feelings keep on spreading on the present that your are enjoying... And you are about to keep coming... "official team"

    • @ghostridertom
      @ghostridertom Před 11 měsíci

      It is impossible.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 11 měsíci

      @@odonloraque6408 Toivonen was right.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ghostridertom its possible mathematically.

    • @borregoayudando1481
      @borregoayudando1481 Před 3 měsíci

      the mission seems impossible, but the Delta was probably the most consistent and predictable Group B car there was.

  • @martingomez9338
    @martingomez9338 Před rokem +143

    I m astonished with this video.. I ve been following WRC for 38 years...and have seen hundreds or perhaps thousands of videos, but this...THIS IS ANOTHER LEVEL. I m a Henri's fan obviously. This video contains inedits footage, images, incredible sound....Incredible Delta S4's engine sound... Montecarlo 1986 was the best and most epic rally event ever far. And it is showed like I ve never seen, including details like the last minute Henri's Turini's recce. The music is also breath taking. Incredible masterpiece !!! Thanks !! Greettings from Argentina. ❤️

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 11 měsíci

      Its been 36 years now since Toivonen was dead.

    • @Redru-on8or
      @Redru-on8or Před 11 měsíci +1

      Impresionante video. Sin desperdicio. Habría q subtitlarlo al español. Soy argentino también, menos mal q me defiendo con el inglés.

    • @davidferriol1404
      @davidferriol1404 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Opino el mateix, és el millor vídeo en CZcams publicat fins ara.
      I el protagonista no podia ser un altre que el gran Henry toivonen malauradament desaparegut ja fa 37 anys.
      En quantsevol cas continua la llegenda del que ha sigut un dels millors pilots de rallyes de la història 👍👏👏

    • @mrkipling2201
      @mrkipling2201 Před 9 měsíci

      I saw a documentary on CZcams a couple of years ago and it covered the origins of Group B, the Start of Group B, the golden years and then the downfall. Showing all the different cars and drivers. It was about an hour and a half or two hours long. Does anyone know the documentary I mean?? I can't find it at all.

    • @thesilentwarrior6769
      @thesilentwarrior6769 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@mrkipling2201I think I know the documentary you are talking about .I've seen it years ago but I don't know if I can find it now .

  • @180367MLC
    @180367MLC Před 11 měsíci +16

    Hi Friend,
    the video is beautiful!
    And I was very pleased to see 2 photos that I had took; are at the minute 26.08 and 26.14.
    They were shoot on the last hairpin before the CO of the last Stage Special, Loda - Luceram.
    Hanri had his hand out the window in victory!
    I cried in May 1986.

    • @amjayes2
      @amjayes2  Před 11 měsíci +6

      Wow thank you for the information! I wasn't sure from what stages the photos were from but they definitely add drama to the video. So big thanks and all the best from Finland, I added you to the list in the video description!

  • @joaograca1257
    @joaograca1257 Před rokem +5

    I saw Henri in Talbot and Lancia 037 and S4..Superb.

  • @inTIMMYdator44
    @inTIMMYdator44 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Great documentary! Just wish you had included more at the end. Henri was vocal about how absolutely on the edge and dangerous these cars were. His last words in interview were
    "Today, we have driven more than the whole distance of the 1000 Lakes Rally. After 4 hours of driving- it's hard to keep up with the speed. So, with a modern car like this, it's just impossible to race here. It's physically exhausting and the brains can't keep up with it anymore."
    It shows even more how dedicated he was to the sport, and also why the sport had to change.

  • @ianmclaren5297
    @ianmclaren5297 Před rokem +45

    I had the pleasure of a few laps of the rough road test track with Henri in the Talbot, he was an amazingly talented driver.

  • @giorgosolbc4661
    @giorgosolbc4661 Před rokem +28

    Piece of art

  • @andydelapoer
    @andydelapoer Před rokem +11

    I remember him flat out sideways in a Prodrive Porsche 911 going past my home in Ireland when I was 7 years old, I have been hard core Henri, and Porsche fanatic ever since. He had Sissu .

  • @photographyforenjoyment
    @photographyforenjoyment Před 7 měsíci +5

    Truly a "One of a kind" driver taken far too soon. I was spectating on the Welsh rally in '86 and stood at a stage start when the news came through to a clearly distraught Hannu Mikkola that Henri had died. His reaction said it all. As for this video? It is without doubt compiled with a great deal of love and respect, and is one of the very best I have seen.

  • @slimracer1553
    @slimracer1553 Před rokem +24

    A story that is truly as wonderful as it is tragic. Henris career did not last long enough for him to become champion and he remains the biggest what-if in the history of rally.
    Yet in that short timespan he made such an impression on the sport and for me he is the embodiment of the rallying spirit.
    A fitting tribute for one of the greats.
    Rest in peace - Henri & Sergio

  • @lovroslisko1998
    @lovroslisko1998 Před rokem +12

    I've seen thousands of motorsport videos, but this one tops them all. Pure magic, pure emotion and pure racing

  • @aquamarin6514
    @aquamarin6514 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Fantastic Video of the unbelievable talented Rallye Ace Henri - however, it must be said, that he had undergone numerous very critical/ inexplicable / driving errors - which hospitalized him more then once ... and the last one tragically took his / and Sergios/ lifes - RIP Henri & Sergio - You'might be gone, but not forgotten - Chapeau !!

    • @dusankocisevic6823
      @dusankocisevic6823 Před měsícem +1

      So true.. Henkka had so many DNFs in his career, probably due to his agressive driving style. Even his father said something similar about it, in one tv interview!
      Godspeed, Henkka&Sergio

  • @wasi84
    @wasi84 Před rokem +78

    Thanks SO much for this incredible video of one of my hero's. RIP Henri & Sergio, you will never be forgotten.

  • @gallaghertorino2726
    @gallaghertorino2726 Před 4 měsíci +4

    MERAVIGLIOSO FILM!!!! GRAZIE MILLE..LA LANCIA È UMA LEGGENDA.. NESSUNO MAI HA VINTO COME LA LANCIA..❤ HENRY NEL CUORE ❤️

  • @alessandrosalice5624
    @alessandrosalice5624 Před rokem +51

    as an Italian, raised in the myth of the Lancia team, of the S4 queen and of Toivonen, I can only congratulate you: an exceptional video, excellently edited with only restored images! outstanding work, many compliments!

    • @alessandrosalice5624
      @alessandrosalice5624 Před rokem +4

      P.s:sorry for my bad english, i had to use google translate ;)

    • @giuliovigo9043
      @giuliovigo9043 Před rokem +4

      Mi adeguo a tuttl quello che è stato scritto 😂

    • @ride1973
      @ride1973 Před měsícem

      Italians killed Henry Toivonen and Jarno Saarinen

  • @loicalex
    @loicalex Před rokem +25

    He was my hero. At the age of 6 I had the incredible luck to see him driving his S4 on the 86 Monte Carlo Rally. I'll never forget these moments.

    • @thesilentwarrior6769
      @thesilentwarrior6769 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wow that's amazing .
      I always love rally from I was a little boy but never experienced it in person .it would have been a dream come true .you are very very lucky

    • @loicalex
      @loicalex Před 6 měsíci

      @@thesilentwarrior6769 Thank you very much Silent Warrior

  • @luigifelace813
    @luigifelace813 Před rokem +11

    I was 13 yr old, can't describe the emotions at the time.Thanks for this nostalgic hour.

    • @ghostridertom
      @ghostridertom Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same as for my generation when we lost Ayrton, at that age you remember it as a real milestone in someones life... For a fan

  • @Synthminator
    @Synthminator Před rokem +3

    Damn Son!! Henry T. + Delta S4 remastered footage + Synthwave in general, Gunship - Tech Noir in particcular. You just made 2023 for me, ready for 2024!

  • @SergioGarcia-ge8nf
    @SergioGarcia-ge8nf Před 2 měsíci +1

    Incredible documentary. Henri Toivonen was a extremely well talented rally driver, for sure he would have won several World Championships if he had not have the terrible accident. RIP Henri and Sergio

  • @JaakkoTK
    @JaakkoTK Před rokem +71

    Henri Toivonen was and still is my biggest rallying hero. I will never forget him and his achievements, true legend! Thanks for the video and cheers from Finland!

  • @peterhammer4644
    @peterhammer4644 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Even if Henri won only 3 WRC-rallyes, I somehow consider him to be the Ayrton Senna (or Jochen Rindt) of the rally world. The natural pure speed he had was incredible. He would have thrived with the way safer groupA cars.

  • @giordanocorra532
    @giordanocorra532 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Bellissimo, Toivonen e sempre nel nostro cuore, sarà per sempre il nostro eroe.
    Grazie per averlo onorato con questo magnifico video e apprezzo che sia finito senza le immagini che non voglio più vedere,sei stato bravissimo.

  • @ukqwerty999
    @ukqwerty999 Před rokem +26

    This Film just popped up on my timeline, I went from watching "Gary Lineker" Twitter outraged videos, to being mesmerised by a moment in time that is unmatched and will never be forgotten by those who appreciated Rallying back then. Whoever made this I thank you. Group B was full of legends, Henri, Hannu, Ari, Timo, Markku, Stig, Tony Pond, Rohl, all on their day capable of being at the front in absolute monsters of cars. 86 was Henri's year, Champion no doubt. His last interview at Corsica was so ominous, talking about "your mind not being able to keep up with the car" and "crazy scary"....as I recall it. I hoped you would end it with dignity and you did it perfectly, rare in an era of hype where everything is just used for more views. 50 minutes here went by in what felt like 10. This would not be out of place with a Cinema release.

    • @ghostridertom
      @ghostridertom Před 11 měsíci

      Great production and emotional quality, worth every second... Henri is a legend from the land of a thousand lakes.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ghostridertom yes. 36 years on he is still GOAT.

    • @Kuutti_original
      @Kuutti_original Před 9 měsíci +3

      That end is so well done, it ends as quick and suprisingly like did his life. It resonates on whole different level this way and really raises the sudden end to elevated platform while also immortalising just how extraordinary talented he was. RIP

  • @TheLRider
    @TheLRider Před 9 měsíci +8

    A fabulous and well deserved tribute to my biggest sporting hero ever. I started following him with the Lotus Sunbeam, I had one!! And worked in Coventry. He truly was amazing as was the Lancia Team and the car. Just caught one's attention straight away. I saw him on the RAC and have been to Corsica twice to pay my humble respects at the site of his and Sergio's sad sad death.. Thank you for a fabulous tribute to them both. I still feel that we lost someone very very special and none of us will ever know why or how. RIP Henry and Sergio. You were hugely admired. Thank you.

  • @gr182
    @gr182 Před rokem +20

    Absolutely fantastic video. The best I saw on Henri. Such a talent, cut off in his prime, and immortalised through the tragedy in Corsica. His driving brings goosebumps to my arms, the end tears to my eyes. RIP Henri and Sergio.

  • @diwiak
    @diwiak Před 13 dny

    Absolutely brilliant thank you sir. Not a single useless commentary. And you skip the tragedy that's nice. Wonderful driver. Huge respect 👍

  • @agskytter8977
    @agskytter8977 Před rokem +5

    I had two heroes in this time period: Henry Toivonen and Stefan Bellof. RIP both of them.

  • @scuba8413
    @scuba8413 Před rokem +17

    I was actually emotional after watching this masterpiece...
    Incredibly well put together, thank you to everyone involved with this project!

  • @1891TBW
    @1891TBW Před rokem +4

    Ein sensationeller Film über eine tolle Zeit, einen tollen Fahrer (und natürlich auch Beifahrer) und einen mitreißenden Sport. So etwas hat es danach nie wieder gegeben. Vielen Dank für dieses Meisterwerk.

  • @tommyhijmensen6257
    @tommyhijmensen6257 Před rokem +13

    When i was a little kid,i saw it happen, you are and always will be my hero Henri 🙏❤🥲

  • @mauriziociolli966
    @mauriziociolli966 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great film. I lived this epic and crazy Rally era, the dead of Henry and Sergio was a terrible shock. For me Henry was the Ayrton of rallying.

  • @mampe8898
    @mampe8898 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank you henri and sergio your time with us and these videos telling the storys. Gone but never forgotten ❤

  • @nealthompson360
    @nealthompson360 Před rokem +21

    A really great put together footage, music and respectful ending. From an avid rally enthusiast thank you for this!

  • @j3bu5dr1f7s
    @j3bu5dr1f7s Před rokem +15

    Thanks amjayes for making this and sharing the story of Henri at Monte 1986. As a fan, I have to offer that this brought up similar emotions to seeing Loeb win in Monte last year. The victory in the first outing of a new car for a brand he has never driven before, with a co-driver he hasn't raced with...and all that a week after finishing the most demanding race in the world. It was such an epic feat especially with the battle of the Sebs. I hope there will be a documentary made about it.

  • @aptalikas
    @aptalikas Před 6 měsíci +2

    Probably the best video in the memory of the legend and most beloved Henri Toivonen... Many thanks

  • @lefgreek
    @lefgreek Před 2 měsíci +1

    I feel very lucky because I found and watched this video.I am 48 years old and I have seen almost everything from that golden era of rally,but this video is really amazing and one of the best.
    Thank you for uploading and sharing with us!!!

  • @pabloeing1
    @pabloeing1 Před rokem +5

    ONE OF THE BEST GR.B VIDEOS EVER ¡¡¡¡¡

  • @darrenboston342
    @darrenboston342 Před rokem +46

    Two massive legends in the world of WRC, unfortunately gone…. But certainly never forgotten!
    To tame the S4 was no mean feat!
    RIP guys.

    • @odonloraque6408
      @odonloraque6408 Před rokem +2

      @Darren Boston I was in Portugal, Portimao circuit. On a track day, and a guy picks up a quattro S1 Evo 1 bought in Austria... About 600_650... It is not as a Ferrari F50. Toivonen tame the tiger they give him... And asks for more

    • @ShakaZoulou77
      @ShakaZoulou77 Před 7 měsíci +2

      they didn't die earlier only by luck, because they didn't drive to be fast as avoiding DNFs as well. I can be fast as them if i lack love for my own life as well. Driving fast hoping for the best isn't really an achivement. Achivement is driving fast while avoiding to break the car or own life

    • @peterhammer4644
      @peterhammer4644 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@ShakaZoulou77 you are a very silly person.

    • @ssc00p
      @ssc00p Před 4 měsíci

      @@peterhammer4644 Yeah... that one is utterly a lost cause 😂

  • @AriMustola-ld9ix
    @AriMustola-ld9ix Před rokem +3

    He was the fastest rally driver in world at time, he pushing the limits! He just wasn't the lukcy ones to survive far enough to enjoy his life and bring joy for the others to enjoy his skills of driving!

  • @neildonnelly4052
    @neildonnelly4052 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Excellent Documentary Legend Henri was

  • @rouvenspringer4511
    @rouvenspringer4511 Před rokem +5

    Clearly one of the best Clips I’ve ever seen about Group B Rallying…I’m speechless🙏

  • @andytipton3820
    @andytipton3820 Před rokem +12

    A sad loss to the world of Rallying a real legend 😢

  • @neilmustow368
    @neilmustow368 Před rokem +5

    Takes me back to my childhood the Group B Rally era a stunning video of Henri Toivonen's rise to the Lancia Delta S4 R.I.P Henri and Sergio gone but not forgotten.

  • @mikaelbihl-matias9462
    @mikaelbihl-matias9462 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Goosebumps, Simply the best of all times

  • @garinakbar1907
    @garinakbar1907 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The Delta S4 combo with Henri Toivonen was like Toyota Yaris Rally1 combo with Kalle Rovanpera, surefire in 1986, if there's a driver who was the deserving champion of that season and well the Group B, it was definitely Henri Toivonen... Rest in Peace, Group B Maestro

  • @aminma5142
    @aminma5142 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is a masterpiece
    This deserves to be on Netflix as a documentary not just youtube

  • @sjr999r
    @sjr999r Před rokem +3

    Amazing 55mins of the greatest era of rallying. Imagine what the other Manufacturers thourght when Lanica rocked up with the S4,800kg & 600hp. And to Henri….it’s upsetting to watch a man describe a car that had faults but he used his utmost skill and determination to tame it,but led to untimely demise may he RIP. Group B will never die,the men & women that drove them and the cars themselves. They will live on.

  • @neddy1287
    @neddy1287 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I don't remember seen these videos on tv as I wasn't born till 1987 but I do remember seen the cars a few years later but what hits me is the shear speed the drivers have to go just to get a couple of seconds to minutes as it was sad to see Henri and Sergio to lose their life on a specific corner that changed the sport forever. I nearly choked looking at the people inches away from the track's where people wanted to touch the cars risking their limbs or getting killed by a moving object this where the problem started to present itself of the danger to the public where the FIA had to do the decision to end the Group B as it was getting out of control. But this demonstration of the video highlights the life of a driver and the co-driver including the team especially the beautiful Lancia Delta S4 in all it glory

  • @aynsleycooper365
    @aynsleycooper365 Před rokem +4

    Sir, I have never seen a production as evocative of the era, the sport, the teams, and the crews as this ; Please accept my congratulations. I may have to have a little lie down now, that was exhausting and emotional.

  • @olliraatikainen6619
    @olliraatikainen6619 Před 11 měsíci +4

    This makes a grown man cry. Thank you for a great video presenting the greatest rally driver ever (at least for me). Henri earned his reputation as a legend - unfortunately he never got to receive the glory himself. The stage times he put in before the tragic accident are just incredible - pure magic and beautiful man and machine symbiosis.

  • @bat33.12
    @bat33.12 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Henri was, and always will be a legend of the sport. Certainly one of the quickest we have ever seen and possibly the very quickest.
    Rip Henri Toivonen and Sergio Cresto

  • @Miksu1979
    @Miksu1979 Před rokem +7

    Story of Henri Toivonen is so important for me and you just made a great honor for his and Sergio's lagacy. About the greatest videos on CZcams I have ever seen! That all video material etc. is not easy to collect nowadays rather than editing it like this! 😍

  • @jatinderaujla1576
    @jatinderaujla1576 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for reminding us all about Henri and Sergio. Hugely talented and determined, I thought at the time nothing would be a barrier. RIP guys. Waheguru 🙏🏽

  • @umbertovalle3652
    @umbertovalle3652 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Il più grande pilota di tutti tempi

  • @pierpaoloprastaro7379
    @pierpaoloprastaro7379 Před rokem +3

    Nice documentary, wery well done and perfect soundtrack. You can feel the human side of car rallies. But when a champion tells us something, like Henri did about too long and dangerous trails, we should listen to him. Henry Toivonen have probably been the fastest rally driver ever.

  • @jordanoconnor1639
    @jordanoconnor1639 Před rokem +3

    Unquestionably would have been regarded the best rally driver of all time had he lived. Possibly still is. Rip henri and Sergio.

    • @ShakaZoulou77
      @ShakaZoulou77 Před 7 měsíci

      For whom, not for me. I can't see someone driving fast just hoping for the best to be really a great driver. Greater driver is someone who is fast don't risk to die young neither destroys or breaks car mechanics often. czcams.com/video/eOSxuRN5a5I/video.html

  • @marcobudal3669
    @marcobudal3669 Před rokem +5

    Miglior pilota in assoluto!!! Autentico interprete del gruppo B. L'unico al mondo che prima di un tornante invece di scalare buttava giu una marcia.sempre nei nostri cuori HANRY

  • @braissanchez9832
    @braissanchez9832 Před 3 měsíci +1

    THESe film IS amazing!!!! Congratulations for the great work

  • @bradmorgan8561
    @bradmorgan8561 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Amazing, this video showed he heart toivonen had. He is world class and always will be, unfortunately his life ended far to early. I put him there with Colin mcrae with them being the 2 best drivers in my opinion.

  • @rvrffdd6416
    @rvrffdd6416 Před rokem +2

    What a driver, what a video. Thank you very much.

  • @Vegathlete
    @Vegathlete Před 9 dny

    Amazing well told. Group B was so experimentally unbridled, it was only a matter of time before the beasts would turn on their tamers.
    I really lost it when I saw his daughter's tear at the end.

  • @daviderapisarda1511
    @daviderapisarda1511 Před 8 měsíci +2

    il rombo della s4 e meraviglioso

  • @CodKossu
    @CodKossu Před 7 měsíci +2

    Its crazy to hear in middle of a rally, top 5 and 4 of them were finns..

  • @SamEricEdge
    @SamEricEdge Před rokem +2

    One of those CZcams videos you want to like twice. Rest in peace Henri.

  • @xavierlambiotte1787
    @xavierlambiotte1787 Před rokem +3

    Bravo pour le reportage....un des plus grands pilotes conduisant des monstres de 600 cv ..respect à ces pionniers de traction intégrale..

  • @dotkomist
    @dotkomist Před rokem +15

    These videos are phenomenal, the stories are so gripping with the footage.
    Speaking of Monte Carlo 1966, it did remind me of one of the original Flying Finns... A similar video on Timo Makinen and the Minis would be great!

  • @jumbokjelle
    @jumbokjelle Před rokem +7

    From start to finish. This video is a masterpiece.

  • @jussiuutaniemi3767
    @jussiuutaniemi3767 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Interesting note, Fiorio always speaks about Bettega's crash as a "normal" rally accident. But when he comments Henri's crash, it's usually something like this :" we try to make this sport more safe, not the fault of car, driver, or the event itself" etc. It sounds like he knows more than he is willing to say directly. It gets really strange when you consider that Lancia wanted Henri's widow to sign a paper , promising she won't hold Lancia responsible for the fatal crash.

    • @casbremer7793
      @casbremer7793 Před 4 měsíci

      wow that is some deep information! are you saying that lancia knew something about the car when the crash happend? And i can understand that lancia wanted the widow to sign the paper, he pushed so mutch out of that car that at one point they would not know what was possible. I dont think they knew what this car peak performence whas

    • @jussiuutaniemi3767
      @jussiuutaniemi3767 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @casbremer7793 I consider it likely that Lancia made some observations from the moment the car wreck was taken out of the accident area and later when they examined the remains . Remember , the local police or anybody else didn't organize any investigation. And Lancia left Corsica real quick , real quietly ... another thing I have observed is team-mate Markku Alen has ever since been more or less reluctant to talk about Toivonen Cresto accident . Of course it was traumatic for anyone to witness but also Lancia Martini team was known as a family, extremely tight knit group. I always wonder if Alen knew more but didn't feel like revealing everything because of some type of loyalty to the group and who knows , maybe Fiorio put pressure on everyone in the team not to say everything.

    • @casbremer7793
      @casbremer7793 Před 4 měsíci

      damn dude thats dark@@jussiuutaniemi3767

  • @petrolhead001
    @petrolhead001 Před rokem +43

    Its been a long time since I've been on the edge of my seat watching anything, but thats exactly where I was today watching this piece of art.
    With an excellent choice of footage and music, you put together an amazing moment by moment story.
    Thank you so much for this video!

    • @odonloraque6408
      @odonloraque6408 Před rokem +3

      Me too... Nothing else, just beautiful to look at

  • @gustavoadolfokloster1107

    Siempre fuiste mas rápido que los autos. mas rápido que el camino.mas rápido.El Gladiador y su legado.Respeto y Admiración eterna.

  • @glensubtorq
    @glensubtorq Před rokem +3

    Even the music in this vid is awesome!! 👍😎

  • @andrelucke1436
    @andrelucke1436 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Seeing that last pass from the delta at the end is so sad 😢 knowing what happend.. amazing video 👍

  • @foxhound06
    @foxhound06 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I've been seeing this video for .... maybe the 10th time in a week .... that time was fantastic; The S4 was an amazing car and the final night of1986 Monte was totally phenomenal. Toivonen's drive was pure "magidness" (contraction of magic and madness) ..... He would certainly have won the 1986 championship ..... And what about the music, which in this video is purely magic, especially for me in "The Delta Arrives" section. THANKS A LOT FOR SHARING THIS!!!!

  • @ianchandley
    @ianchandley Před 7 měsíci +2

    Bellof, Villeneuve, Toivonen, Senna - geniuses who could wring the best out cars at all times but sadly crossed “the edge” one time too many….

  • @peterdevreter
    @peterdevreter Před rokem +8

    The end....This hits me just as hard as back in the day when I was a kid. I always picked the wrong one. With rally it was Henri, with F1 it was Senna and in my teens I decided that Queen was my favorite band. My taste changed and adored Nirvana and so on. On the other hand, all these hero's stay young while I start losing my hair and eyesight.

    • @ShakaZoulou77
      @ShakaZoulou77 Před 7 měsíci

      Nelson Piquet. who is the best driver. You or Senna? -Well i retired alive. Henri and Senna would be the De Cesaris's of other drivers if they didn't died being fast and suicidal drivers. czcams.com/video/eOSxuRN5a5I/video.html

    • @jackname49
      @jackname49 Před 4 měsíci

      Touching 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @astobizamagrachastobizamag5389

    Congratulations
    A job very well done
    Fantastic
    Tears fall to my eyes when I see the best moments of the Rallyes,
    Thank you so much

  • @alexadrostzellos7460
    @alexadrostzellos7460 Před rokem +2

    True legend ....
    UNFORGETTABLE!!!

  • @MrZZZZZZZ
    @MrZZZZZZZ Před rokem +2

    Haven't even watched this yet but big THANK YOU already. Will watch it this evening from big screen with a glass of wine and a tear running down my cheek...

  • @barryotoole6990
    @barryotoole6990 Před rokem +3

    Henri was a great driver this story here, told me a lot i did not know thank you. RIP Henri AND Sergo

  • @miquel440
    @miquel440 Před rokem +2

    What a video,brilliant! Thanx for this. Awesome and the perfect music. I was and still am a big Group B fan.My hero back then was Hannu Mikkola.And for me the Audi was it.The noise of the 5 cilinder Quattro.. But Henri was special,so talented and relentless. A genius behind the wheel of the Lancia. Such a loss for the sport. I never forget the accident. RIP Henri.

  • @vladrobike5263
    @vladrobike5263 Před rokem +2

    One of the best video with group B era and with probably the best driver of that time in rally. Thank you again!

  • @davegavin7914
    @davegavin7914 Před rokem +4

    A legend gone way too soon his flair and speed and style was awesome to watch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏👏👏👏👏🙏🏻

  • @turska5900
    @turska5900 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When Finland reached it's certain years of independence couple of years ago, finnish composer asked Italian composer "What do you you think about the finnish?"
    Italian said: finnish people have the ability to be quiet and that is something new for him.
    In brothers we die.Toivonen, Cresto.

  • @megalodon6108
    @megalodon6108 Před rokem +2

    What a fantastic piece of work.... a great watch, a must for all the Group B lovers. Brings memories back.

  • @jonathanpatterson2798
    @jonathanpatterson2798 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic what a driver.Group B the best.great production love the mix of Synthwave and and engine noise editing,brilliant.

  • @theracerhf6356
    @theracerhf6356 Před rokem +2

    Wow thats the best group b Video i have ever Seen , im a huge Lancia Delta s4 Fan and i would Like to build one someday and Drive It legaly in the streets. Huge Respect to you to make such a good Video for us .

  • @davidjeffery1261
    @davidjeffery1261 Před 4 měsíci

    Incredible watch, thank you. 🙋🏻‍♂️👍🏻

  • @23AndyHughes
    @23AndyHughes Před rokem +1

    Whoever made this excellent documentary/film is an absolute genius. I enjoyed it so much I’ve watched it twice and no doubt will enjoy watching it again.

  • @peskypeet
    @peskypeet Před rokem +1

    The joy of motorsports, the tragedy. What a ride. The child at the end about had me choked up. You did a damn fine job.

  • @alejandronunez3544
    @alejandronunez3544 Před rokem +2

    Woow I´m in shock!, what an incredibly documental!, I cant belive how as a Rally fan I never put the Toivonen figure in the real dimention of his achivements!, even in others old rally films, I never saw anyone that drove the S4 in a totally broken grip as you shows he did here! Fabolous film absolutelly in match with the figure that you honours!

  • @marcelkowalski1175
    @marcelkowalski1175 Před rokem +1

    Beautifull film. Good job. I am waiting for more...

  • @Frixworks
    @Frixworks Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful editing. I was absolutely captivated.

  • @DasFranklin
    @DasFranklin Před 8 měsíci +1

    Incredible video! Completely mesmerized by the footage of the roadside service at 21:10 , the openness, ruggedness and mostly the fully undisclosed discussions between Markku and Henri about what an absolute horse shit of a car it is. Just a fantastic watch.

  • @ThedarsdideoftheGio
    @ThedarsdideoftheGio Před rokem +4

    Bellissimo video e gran lavoro. Toivonen=Villeneuve

  • @richardonyoni8015
    @richardonyoni8015 Před rokem +4

    One of your best productions yet! Excellent work.
    A very riveting video of an iconic rally driver piloting probably my favorite Group B rally car. The Audi Quattro is also up there, but this Lancia Delta S4 was simply outlandish (both turbo and supercharged) and spectacular.