California dreamin’ of the Cizeta V16T | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

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  • Iain takes to the skies and the road to bring us the latest Tyrrell's Classic Workshop video from California. He meets with the Zampolli family and discovers the amazing and extremely rare Cizeta V16T designed by Marcello Gandini and developed by Claudio Zampolli with music industry supremo Giorgio Moroder - initially as the Cizeta-Moroder V16T.
    You may not recognise the name of this monster supercar from the late 1980's but you might recognise the styling, since it has some similarities with the Lamborghini Diablo that appeared a few years later and came from the hand of none other than Marcello Gandini. Join Iain to find out more and is there a possible revival in the future?
    PLEASE NOTE
    The video and audio quality is not up to the usual standards of the channel. Iain's usual crew didn't travel with him and unfortunately there were some problems with the focus and audio quality. We've tried very hard to clean things up but we hope you can look past that and will enjoy the very special content anyway.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    02:59 The journey starts
    04:05 What will we find inside?
    07:25 The workshop
    11:28 Under the covers of the Cizeta V16T
    16:11 The monster V16 engine
    24:08 Crankshaft unboxing
    31:14 Is it time for a Cizeta V16T revival?
    31:57 Closing thoughts and outro
    Image Credits
    Title: Giorgio Moroder
    Creator: Andy Witchger www.flickr.com/people/4287873...
    Source: Wikimedia Commons
    Licence: CC BY 2.0
    Title: Cosworth DFV engined Tyrrell 011 at Silverstone Classic 2011
    Creator: David Merrett www.flickr.com/people/1426506...
    Source: Wikimedia Commons
    Licence: CC BY 2.0
    Map of the greater Los Angeles area © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Title: 1990/1991 Lamborghini Diablo
    Creator: Mr.choppers
    Source: Wikimedia Commons
    Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
    Title: Cizeta V16T At 1989 Los Angeles Auto Show
    Creator: Alden Jewell
    Source: Wikimedia Commons
    Licence: CC BY 2.0
    Title: Cizeta-Moroder V16T at 2003 Concorso Italiano, Seaside, CA.
    Creator: Craig Howell www.flickr.com/people/7831719...
    Source: Wikimedia Commons
    Licence: CC BY 2.0
    Title: Ferrari 308 GT4 photographed at the Technik museum, Sinsheim, Germany.
    Creator: AlfvanBeen
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    Licence: CC0 1.0 Public Domain
    Title: Jim Clark in the Lotus pit at the Grosser Preis Von Deutschland 2nd August 1964
    Creator: Paddy Briggs
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  • @marcob1729
    @marcob1729 Před rokem +99

    I’d like to give a round of applause for Bob. The guy knows his stuff and was dedicated to the cause. Seems like a talented and stand up guy

  • @erossolano50
    @erossolano50 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I used to work for Mr. Claudio, I was 16… I’m 20 now. I would go and help him work on other cars he was restoring at his shop in Santa Ana, like his Alfa Romeo and a Mitsubishi that I scraped bad😅not only help him with his cars but also his everyday tasks, he was old and tired so I’m glad he’s resting now. 4 years later and I still remember the first $500 he gave me, after that I knew I wanted to make an honest living forever. This video of his shop is bringing back so many memories. Grumpy old man… Rest in Peace❤🖤

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  Před 3 měsíci

      So interesting to hear your story. Thanks!

  • @swordmonkey6635
    @swordmonkey6635 Před rokem +182

    I remember the spread in one of the car magazines in the late 80s about the Cizeta. The plug-line at the time was that Zampolli was the "mechanic of the stars" because he worked on a lot of celebrity Italian cars. A related story goes that Zampolli was the reason singer Sammy Hagar eventually joined Van Halen. They both had Zampolli as a mechanic. Sammy for his Ferrari and Edward Van Halen for his Miura. Zampolli heard that Edward was fishing around for a new replacement singer and suggested that Edward and Sammy meet since they were both in the music business and had a love for exotic cars. They did and the rest is history. Both Sammy and Edward told this story so it's true. Pretty cool rock and roll history tied to Zampolli.

    • @racer98
      @racer98 Před rokem +5

      I CAN'T DRIVE 55 :).

    • @williambremner9022
      @williambremner9022 Před rokem +4

      I've never heard anyone call Eddie Van Halen, Edward. Just too funny!

    • @cwang6951
      @cwang6951 Před rokem +1

      Oh that was this guy. Nice!

    • @swordmonkey6635
      @swordmonkey6635 Před rokem +8

      @@williambremner9022 He preferred the name Edward. He didn't mind "Eddie" but if you listen to interviews of people who were close to him, they either called him Ed or Edward. Eddie was a fan nickname that he put up with.

    • @swordmonkey6635
      @swordmonkey6635 Před rokem +1

      @@racer98 Yeah. The Ferrari Boxer from the video was the same one Sammy had serviced with Claudio. 🙂

  • @GavinByrneLand
    @GavinByrneLand Před rokem +244

    With content like this, it could have been filmed in black and white and I'd still say it was fantastic. Zero apologies needed Iain, this was pure gold! Wow!

    • @danapeck5382
      @danapeck5382 Před rokem +5

      Totally agree

    • @stevenkelby2169
      @stevenkelby2169 Před rokem +3

      Yeah this video and audio quality is above the average standard of CZcams, even if not up to Tyrrell standard!

    • @eldorado767
      @eldorado767 Před rokem +3

      Probably only 20-30,000 car nut videographers in LA who would love the opportunity to work with Iain!

    • @benjamingp7442
      @benjamingp7442 Před rokem +4

      Was brilliant! Wow. Would Jay Leno be interested?

    • @conorhanley9009
      @conorhanley9009 Před rokem

      What a machine wow excellent work guys love the channel some fantastic machines just wow

  • @WWarped1
    @WWarped1 Před rokem +181

    I can't thank you enough for taking us along with you. What a trip, what an honour for you. Your face as you progressed and saw more and learnt more. This is historic.

    • @captaintoyota3171
      @captaintoyota3171 Před rokem +2

      Hope you get a funder. I mean that engine alone makes those 4/5 cars worth building. Amazing piece of kit. Thanks for sharing His work with the world for those of us who can afford such thinga

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 Před rokem +1

      @@captaintoyota3171 wonder if any of that car passes current compliance safety and emissions

    • @Mad.As.Hell.Infidel
      @Mad.As.Hell.Infidel Před rokem

      ​@@hassyg4083 that will be the first of many hurdles.

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 Před rokem

      @@captaintoyota3171 seen videos of it driving can see why many weren't made

  • @TheAslakVind
    @TheAslakVind Před rokem +72

    Ofcourse they call Mr Tyrrell, to get a handle on an exotic car factory. I haven´t seeen him as giddy before. What a gem of content!

  • @Calscot1
    @Calscot1 Před rokem +2

    I met Mr. Zampoli with this very car around 2007 at Car's & Coffee" in Irvine CA. I was parked next to him in my wee Ariel Atom. We chatted at some length about his efforts to get the car legal in the US and I got the grand tour of the car and his design ideas. I had never heard of him at that time but remember him well as he was so enthusiastic and of course the specs and size of this car was off the charts. I also watched another of your episodes with the Urraco that brought back memories of me as an 8 year old (50 years ago) walking to school back in Scotland. There was a Urraco parked in a garden and the story was the son of the homeowner was killed in some accident. I watched that Urraco every day for years slowly deteriorate on my way to and from school, my nose pressed between the fence slats trying to see it closer. I used to dream about buying it and fixing it. Then one day it was gone. I've never forgot that car! Thanks for the memories:) and a Great video!

  • @carlbentley80
    @carlbentley80 Před měsícem +1

    I remember falling love with these when I first saw them in a car magazine in the 80’s.

  • @39PSIOnTheDaily
    @39PSIOnTheDaily Před rokem +3

    As far as I understand it, the Cizeta was actually very close to the original design for the Diablo back in 1985. Gandini had done the original design, but new Chrysler management decided it was too “Wild” and “80’s” to appeal to the masses, so Project 132 (Diablo pre-production nomenclature) was smoothed out and cleaned up into what we saw in 1990. The Cizeta ended up being Gandini’s original take on what the Diablo should have looked like had his design processes been completed at Lamborghini (he left in a fit after his original designs were smoothed out).
    The Cizeta is very cool and the story behind it is even cooler! Thanks for sharing with us this wonderful video!

  • @bobstark184
    @bobstark184 Před rokem +68

    Wow, you’ve really surpassed yourself with this one. I mean, the Cizeta V16 is almost mythical. I had no idea they built more than a couple and you are walking around four or five of them in different states after all these years! I really hope you get to complete one so we can all hear it running on your test route 👍😊

  • @lucaschiavi3573
    @lucaschiavi3573 Před rokem +2

    Hi Lain, I have built and presented the car with Claudio from the beginning, and I wish to thank you for this video, which is probably the best I have seen in a while, talking about true things and not one of the many fakes that I have seen around during the years. Thanks again, and a big hug to Elizabeth and Xenia, that I am missing a lot.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for your kind comments. I have heard your name mentioned by Bob and the girls. Would be great to talk!

  • @jarnolehtinen2269
    @jarnolehtinen2269 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Oh man. I was hit by the big O word. The Cizeta was one of the biggest day dreams I had as a teenager and the V16 really intrigued me along with the stunning design of Mr. Gandini.

  • @asgerms
    @asgerms Před rokem +9

    Feels like those videos where they discover a new chamber in the great pyramid.

  • @ianalderton6683
    @ianalderton6683 Před rokem +9

    Brilliant but the 365GTC4 targa 'rental' also deserves a series of its' own

  • @jimvar1970
    @jimvar1970 Před rokem +8

    Mr. Tyrell, hi from Greece.Because of my age (53 yo) this supercar in 80s-90s magazines, was a dream for any young man who likes the strange ideas of technical pioneers.What a suprising and historical video, thank you very much, many thanks to Zampolli family who share this moments!

  • @deadkemper
    @deadkemper Před rokem +21

    It's beautiful to see that Olivier and Iain go to the same hair dealership.

  • @spacewanderer1
    @spacewanderer1 Před rokem +6

    Years ago I met Zampoli and have seen this specific car on a few occasions--he would show it at the Beverly Hills Concourse and I think it was on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum as well. As one could imagine, it has undeniable presence.

  • @Keep6ix360
    @Keep6ix360 Před rokem +11

    Sensational! Giorgio Moroder composed the soundtrack for the movie Scarface. This is car displays the power of the 1980's.

  • @jonleyton7905
    @jonleyton7905 Před rokem +12

    Those Sun engine analyzers really bring back great memories!

    • @Mad.As.Hell.Infidel
      @Mad.As.Hell.Infidel Před rokem

      Those were the days! How about distributor tuning stands, remember those?

  • @brettb5257
    @brettb5257 Před rokem +8

    ... a true joy it was to watch this one. I must say, it was a pleasure to make your acquaintance when you were in California, Iain. I hope you enjoyed the Vietnamese food lunch (and the extra salad dressing.) It was an honor to hear Bob tell the first-hand story of Claudio, the black Ferrari, California Highway Patrol, and Sammy Hagar. A moment I will never forget!

  • @darrenwendell1723
    @darrenwendell1723 Před rokem +16

    Iconic engineering. He used all the best people and materials to fulfill his dream. No other car was such an exclusive masterpiece. R.I.P Claudio Zampolli.

    • @ThunderAppeal
      @ThunderAppeal Před rokem

      He used all the best people, so good they all were at their jobs that not a single running example ever existed.
      Truly amazing.

  • @TR4Ajim
    @TR4Ajim Před rokem +6

    The sound/video was just fine.
    BTW - I kept expecting Jay Leno to walk in with his checkbook!👍

  • @opuscat999
    @opuscat999 Před rokem +16

    Please someone step forward to preserve this fabulous car.

    • @keyss78
      @keyss78 Před rokem

      I'm gonna win the lottery tomorrow night, think I know now how I'm gonna spend it haha.

  • @gotham61
    @gotham61 Před rokem +1

    The focus and sound are fine. As my late father would often say, never apologize, never explain.

  • @Matteo_Licata
    @Matteo_Licata Před rokem +22

    What a treat! Thank you Iain for showing us all this, it must have been an incredibly emotional moment. Looking forward to hearing more news about the project's future!

  • @jerryc6497
    @jerryc6497 Před rokem +14

    No worries over the video and audio, opportunities like this do not come very often.

  • @RunDub
    @RunDub Před rokem +1

    What a treat! There simply aren't enough adjectives for a workshop and collection like that. I was far too blown away by the content to notice any video or audio quality concerns.

  • @jeremyfdavies
    @jeremyfdavies Před rokem +5

    Never seen Iain so happy, his flabber was well and truly gasted!

  • @Kazuya720
    @Kazuya720 Před rokem

    The Cizeta V16T is THE dreamcar of my childhood, it is beauty, fast, powerful and rare as rare as can be!

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 Před rokem +39

    OMG yes, I've been hoping he could show us around a Cizeta! What a treat - thank you, Iain!

  • @institutmorningkiss
    @institutmorningkiss Před rokem +32

    What a riveting video ; I couldn't quite believe what I was seeing !
    Thank you so much Iain for taking us along with you !
    The Cizeta is a mythical icon and I felt so privileged to be a fly on the wall during this visit of discovery.
    It'll be so interesting to see how this fascinating project develops !

  • @koo08
    @koo08 Před rokem +8

    wow never thought I will see a Cizeta review!

  • @patrickhostler5939
    @patrickhostler5939 Před rokem +73

    I can’t believe there isn’t someone out there that wouldn’t want to take this on as a going concern, as something they can develop and refine.

    • @aussiechris5904
      @aussiechris5904 Před rokem +8

      I think that unless it was taken on by a large-ish auto manufacturer, the attempt would be very expensive and would pretty quickly drive the average company bankrupt. Sad to say, but history is full of small companies that either failed or were bought by larger conglomerates. Still, nice to dream, right? :)

    • @patrickhostler5939
      @patrickhostler5939 Před rokem +4

      @@aussiechris5904 certainly, it would be an ‘ominous’ undertaking, BUT unlike a lot of these supercar startups, this has a pretty good head start! That said, I’m no expert, or businessman. I do hope that someone can at least complete the cars there?

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 Před rokem +5

      @@aussiechris5904 production? this thing wouldn't even pass the current emissions

    • @laurap3244
      @laurap3244 Před rokem +2

      Perfect IP and brand name for Fiat-Chrysler to scoop up I would think

    • @MickeyMishra
      @MickeyMishra Před rokem +2

      @@laurap3244 Oh gawd no! Chrysler is like the town's bicycle...

  • @andrewmoorhouse687
    @andrewmoorhouse687 Před rokem +1

    I do remember the Cizeta appearing in magazines in period; ‘Car’ being one I think. I’m sure the likes of LJK Setright would have revelled in the engineering (and had his own thoughts no doubt about whether it was a good or bad thing!) It may well have purported to be the fastest road car at the time. I’ll have to see if I still have a magazine in my collection. There was also another American built supercar at the time; the Vector if anyone remembers that? No need to worry about the quality Iain btw. It’s a privilege to see content like this and good of all involved to allow it to be shown publicly.

    • @Official_Goonzquad
      @Official_Goonzquad Před rokem

      ꜱᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪʀᴇᴄᴛ ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ⤴️⤴️

  • @lookwhatwehavefound
    @lookwhatwehavefound Před rokem +20

    Thanks Iain and huge thanks to Zampolli family for letting you in to film this amazing car.
    Really hope someone takes this on and continues to get more four remaining cars built. 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @montlejohnbojangles8937
    @montlejohnbojangles8937 Před rokem +3

    Bob seems like an absolute champ. So cool to have somebody so close to the original project to work with.

  • @richardmarsh1368
    @richardmarsh1368 Před rokem +15

    What an extraordinary gentleman he must have been. The engine is remarkable. Imagine having the idea for such a mechanical marvel and actually producing working examples. Truly extraordinary.
    Mr Tyrrell, this time you have excelled yourself.

    • @PcPete123
      @PcPete123 Před rokem +1

      I totally agree with your comments and seeing Iain lost words shows how "Truly extraordinary" this engine is!

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 Před rokem

      @@PcPete123 rattles nicely

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 Před rokem +31

    Oh my! What a treat! I knew of the Cizeta, but knew nothing much about them - what a tremendous machine, and a remarkable story! Thanks, as always!

  • @willemjordaan4108
    @willemjordaan4108 Před rokem +4

    The two daughters has been up to lots of mischief!!🤗🤗

  • @Zepherian
    @Zepherian Před rokem +16

    I remember being blown away by the CM back in the day. Would be nice if it survived as a boutique manufacturer. This was a story similar to köenigsegg, minus the success. I was also aware this was the first draft of the diablo design.
    This car deserves to survive imo.

  • @PC-iv5so
    @PC-iv5so Před rokem +1

    Back in the 90s.. I met Claudio a few times at a friend's shop.. who worked mostly on Alfa's but had Ferrari's .. near Santa Monica.. nice guy. was very proud of his Cizeta.

    • @Official_Goonzquad
      @Official_Goonzquad Před rokem

      ꜱᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪʀᴇᴄᴛ ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ⤴️⤴️

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 Před rokem +1

    Thank you. A great privilege simply to watch this video.

    • @Official_Goonzquad
      @Official_Goonzquad Před rokem

      ꜱᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪʀᴇᴄᴛ ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ⤴️⤴️

  • @JuanLopez-oz9kh
    @JuanLopez-oz9kh Před rokem +12

    Don't worry about the audio or the focus. What you are bringing to us is priceless!

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob Před rokem +5

    I am surprised to see you back Iain!!! The look on your face of incredulity as the video progressed portrayed utter admiration and love for this magnificent man and his machinery and achievements. One might hope and assume that this will be one of many visits to this location over the coming months / years? Thank you so much Iain. Cheers, Bob

  • @thezac_attack
    @thezac_attack Před 3 měsíci +1

    An engineering marvel you could spend alive time to absorb it

  • @MarkoVukovic0
    @MarkoVukovic0 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Just wow! If anyone can and should be involved in getting this project going it is Iain. Can't wait to see a follow up to this story.

  • @larumpole
    @larumpole Před rokem +4

    Very interesting indeed. Thank you so much for filling in a few more blanks in my automotive history memory. I completely forgot about the audio/video issues you prefaced - I was captivated by the sheer genius of Claudio Zampolli and the quality of engineering that went into the V16. I do not envy you trying to come up with a viable plan for this project, but whoever puts their hand in their pocket will likely be someone who loves beautiful cars more than profit.

  • @neilperry2224
    @neilperry2224 Před rokem +9

    I saw a running one of these on the canepa CZcams channel.
    It was a white car l think , and it drove the sound was glorious.
    Read all about it originally in CAR and they had even interviewed Giorgio Morodor as well .
    It was an amazing article.
    Write a book on it please, or I'll help you out write it.
    Interview the family, 'Bob' yourself and any one that knew the ingenerie Cizeta.

  • @idonjohnson6999
    @idonjohnson6999 Před 10 měsíci +1

    If even Tyrrell’s jaw drops like this, a man who has worked on every imaginable exotic car, that pretty much says it all.

  • @Pietervdv
    @Pietervdv Před rokem +2

    I never liked the over the top styling of it, and I thought the 16 cylinder set up was a typical 80s show off thing. This video actually made me appreciate them for their technology and how much of an achievement this has been to get a working example, let alone multiple ones.

  • @kenmiller9997
    @kenmiller9997 Před rokem +3

    I think I speak for most of the group when I say we’re geeking out over this video as much as you did. Thanks for bringing us alongside.

  • @Tristanbirdyt
    @Tristanbirdyt Před rokem +11

    Good evening Mr Tyrrell
    Thoroughly enjoy Your videos and enjoy this video. Very interesting to hear about him in the introduction. And your wealth of knowledge is incredible Hope you have a brilliant week this week. Thank you again for all your hard work
    Tristan.

  • @georgek.papafilippou2583

    Dear Iain we owe you a great many thanks for the privilege to watch this video and admire this magnificent masterpiece of automotive Italian engineering. Oh dear God, what a brilliant idea of combining 2 90 degrees v8s and driving the motion of the engine in the middle of the engine! Now days modern technology may be in the 21rst electronic & computerized century era, but I think that brilliant engineers like Claudio or designers like Marcelo so passionate with their "art" seem to extinct in our times. The only thing that this video's lacking is the music soundtrack of cams and valves that this magnificent engine sings. Think that it would sound like an Italian automotive opera. Once again many many thanks. Consider myself blessed to watch you!

  • @lucapupulin6990
    @lucapupulin6990 Před 10 měsíci +1

    what Claudio Zampolli did is something out of this world....
    Cizeta is my favorite supercar ever!

  • @rideforever
    @rideforever Před rokem +1

    Tyrrell can build the remaining cars if someone can manufacture the parts and do the testing. Then they can be sold to museums and Saud. Job done.

  • @gtv6chuck
    @gtv6chuck Před rokem +4

    I saw the white Cizeta at Canepa Design a few years ago and was shocked that I would ever see one in my entire life. I was as amazed at the width of its haunches as you were. It sure was fun seeing you learn about this car and its crazy engine.

  • @GM-hx5tc
    @GM-hx5tc Před rokem +5

    I remember reading about this car in Car and Driver or Motortrend back in the 80's. I never realized that Giorgio Moroder was affiliated with this car. You learn something new every day from Iain's channel!

  • @doctorzaius4084
    @doctorzaius4084 Před rokem +2

    This is incredible! It'll probably never happen, but I'd love to see and hear a Cizeta in person one day. Been fascinated by these cars ever since I read about them in books and magazines as a kid.

  • @christopheringelandt260
    @christopheringelandt260 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Requiescat in pace, Messere Zampolli. I had never heard of these cars, apart from very briefly in Gran Turismo. What a stunning piece of kit. And what an amazing person to put it all together. Thank you for this great video!

  • @bobc5730
    @bobc5730 Před rokem +10

    The heartfelt warmth of all individuals in this encounter is comforting to me. Thank you Iain

  • @nicksothep8472
    @nicksothep8472 Před rokem +12

    It's a privilege to watch a video, can't imagine the feeling of being there. Simply spectacular!

  • @MarioMario-pp9lr
    @MarioMario-pp9lr Před rokem +6

    A great, unique material... What a beautiful, respectful conversation of experienced engineers. Currently, Mr Tyrell, you do the best job among engineering-based retro supercars channels. There is some magic in you stories, and in you beautiful english that I enjoy since the beginning of Tyrrell's Classic Workshop :) Wish you all the best - thank you very much !

  • @CherylCold
    @CherylCold Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm 50 now and remember these in Top Trumps and magazines when new. Incredible opulence pushing the limits as far as possible. I remember the story also, the Diablo ended up looking quite similar, albeit a little less exotic, if thats possible.

  • @6rimR3ap3r
    @6rimR3ap3r Před rokem +2

    This has to be one of the most spectacular cars, period. 16 cylinders, quad pop-up headlights, celebrity origins... Canepa restored one not too long ago. Great, great car. I hope there will be a few more completed in the future.

  • @bertramspielt
    @bertramspielt Před rokem +5

    And again, Mr. Tyrell is writing another piece of CZcams history.
    Thank you so much for this absolut fantastic content. I am blown away from this incredible view inside of the engine. Hope to see more of this amazing piece of art!

  • @wackowacko8931
    @wackowacko8931 Před rokem +4

    I think my suggestion here would be to contact someone with stereo lithography equipment, and scan all the engine, exhaust, crankshaft, heads and smaller parts, car frames, cars in various stages of assembly, and his personal car when fully assembled. This would preserve for posterity all the parts and their assemblies in 3D, so that ANY part could be reprinted in 3D and used to re-manufacture those parts at a later date if necessary.

  • @automotiveaffairsshorts
    @automotiveaffairsshorts Před rokem +2

    I visited this location in 2007, and met Mr. Zampolli - a great man, who is sorely missed!

  • @trentmarlowe7655
    @trentmarlowe7655 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Never thought I'd see this car again

  • @rusty1980100
    @rusty1980100 Před rokem +9

    Can’t wait to learn more about this mystery machine.

  • @iamthefatstig
    @iamthefatstig Před rokem +3

    Utterly astonishing sculpture of engineering. These deserve to live and breathe and I can't think of anyone more suited to nurture them through the process.

  • @Zadster
    @Zadster Před rokem +2

    The Cizeta Moroder V16T was always one of *those* car-nerd cars, in the best way. Up there with the Aston-martin Bulldog, almost as mythical as a unicorn. Seen in one or two glossy books, but never seen in the real world, you'd chat about it with your mates in hushed tones. I think at one point half my stash of obscure car facts concerned these cars! Fingers crossed that someone takes on both Claudio Zampolli's own car, and his workshop stock. Hopefully it won't just disappear into a closed collection, never to be seen again. In the rarified atmosphere of supercars and ultra-expensive metalwork, where $100M cars are almost everyday machines, actually owning this car would put you at the top of a very premium tree.

  • @chunkymonkey3594
    @chunkymonkey3594 Před rokem +1

    That was great. Bob seemed like a top bloke too.

  • @strat0871
    @strat0871 Před rokem +8

    That engine, what a marvel ! Thanks Iain.

  • @wotrulke5868
    @wotrulke5868 Před rokem +3

    I do hope that there’s more to come from the family and Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop please 🙏🏼 I want to hear that car roar.

  • @fredrickmillstead2804
    @fredrickmillstead2804 Před rokem +1

    What an amazing work of automotive engineering.

    • @Official_Goonzquad
      @Official_Goonzquad Před rokem

      ꜱᴇɴᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪʀᴇᴄᴛ ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ ɪ ɢᴏᴛ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ⤴️⤴️

  • @colinrunciman5166
    @colinrunciman5166 Před rokem +1

    That Mr Tyrrell was brilliant! I'm a diesel mechanic, I never saw such a price of work! Rgds Colin Scotland

  • @matthewrooke386
    @matthewrooke386 Před rokem +5

    Been clock watching for this video- its going to be great.

  • @sixtring73
    @sixtring73 Před rokem +3

    What a fabulous story! I remember these cars when I was a lad, I had a calendar of exotic cars and this was one of the months! I really hope someone with the resources can breathe life into these uniquely engineered beasts once again! And with the wonders of modern engine management, they could be even more ferocious!

  • @nobodynoone2500
    @nobodynoone2500 Před rokem

    A very superficial look at a car that is anything but. But yours is the best we have. Thank you for sharing this car, and the beautiful family that keeps it going.

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 Před rokem +1

    Thank you to the family to let us see this. When you need to call in the best and you obviously have the money to do it.

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 Před rokem +7

    Gorgeous car in every way. The engine is something only you could truly appreciate. Bob is a real stand up guy. You were a kid in the candy store! Longass flight.

  • @alansorbie4038
    @alansorbie4038 Před rokem +14

    Fascinating video as always. I remember reading about these V16Ts in Car Magazine in 1989/ 1990 and always wondered what became of them.

    • @hughoxford8735
      @hughoxford8735 Před rokem +3

      As a child, I hoarded these with avarice. I would scour car boot sales and second hand shops for them. Car was always the best, I remember that mirror writing, I used to copy it. I remember the Cizeta edition, I think the car was white. I also got Classic & Sportscar and Classic Car.

    • @davidhinkson8856
      @davidhinkson8856 Před rokem +2

      Yes I had that issue of "Car" magazine, January 1989, and the headline said the Cizeta Moroder V16 should be the new Countach, because that was shortly before the Diablo came out.

    • @davidkatelansky5694
      @davidkatelansky5694 Před rokem +2

      I first saw a copy of Car magazine in the late 60s on a news stand; bought it and took out a subscription that night. I have fond memories of reading about British kit cars and other sports cars. Their write up on the 7 liter Iso Griffo really stands out in my memory.

  • @3UZFE
    @3UZFE Před rokem +1

    Incredible machine. Just the apex of modern supercars, the likes of this will never to be surpassed.

  • @superchickensoup
    @superchickensoup Před rokem

    Brilliant, thanks for sharing and good luck to all involved

  • @gijoemolinaro
    @gijoemolinaro Před rokem +4

    My Goodness Iain there must be someone to step in and take this on I'm almost in tears what an amazing man and story and car, I can't think of anyone else better qualified than yourself to help these lovely people God bless you dude and good luck with it 👍🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹💪👌👌👌👌😉

  • @gr8pony727
    @gr8pony727 Před rokem +42

    Great video.
    I had no idea Cizeta was in LA.
    Perhaps Jay Leno could be of service in nearby Burbank. Truly no shortage of automotive knowledge in the area.
    Hope these engineering beauties find their way into the world.
    I Would love to see you take one for a spin.
    Italian Tune Up?
    The sounds must be amazing.

    • @xqqqme
      @xqqqme Před rokem +7

      Do a search on Leno and Zampolli and you'll find the two had a bit of a run-in via the courts. I can't easily see Jay coming to the rescue here.

    • @slasher9883
      @slasher9883 Před rokem +1

      Jay Leno's shop is probably one of the few shops that has the resources and expertise to finish peicing these together, and no doubt he knows the story, so wouldn't shock me if he does end up taking this on.

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 Před rokem +2

      @@slasher9883 don't think they have all the pieces so doubt anything will come of it. seems just 1 car

    • @grumpy9478
      @grumpy9478 Před rokem +1

      @@slasher9883 I think Jay already has a lifetime of unfinished projects lined up.

    • @slasher9883
      @slasher9883 Před rokem +1

      @@xqqqme That would be the ultimate irony, don't you think? That's why I wouldn't put it past Leno given his sense of humour.

  • @kevindublin7790
    @kevindublin7790 Před rokem +1

    I have the January 1989 Car Magazine edition about this car.
    Lovely picture of the crew led by Claudio Zampolli with Giancarlo Guerra the prototype builder.

  • @superbear617
    @superbear617 Před rokem +8

    What a journey! I hope you can help the family sustain these amazing cars.

  • @prophetate
    @prophetate Před rokem +3

    Wow :) what an amazing project and it must be quite an honor to be asked to help with this :) I remember in the 80's when it was launched and that Giorgio Moroder was part of it. I hope you will share some more videos with this project.

  • @MrVorpalsword
    @MrVorpalsword Před rokem +15

    What a flipping interesting project and programme. They have shown you the greatest respect by inviting you ... goes without saying that your audience echoes that mate. Bravissimo

  • @nicholasknight9360
    @nicholasknight9360 Před rokem +2

    Iain, I'm no mechanic.. but wow what a video! I for one am so pleased you went down the CZcams route. I remember this car when it first came out. Every post you upload is just the best, and you are allowing us to share your experiences. Thank you.

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 Před rokem +6

    6:24 I love that this car has the vertical intakes, rather than the thin horizontal strakes a la Testarossa that I've seen at least one car had (I've heard it was a prototype design, but don't quote me on that.) While it wasn't exactly ugly, I don't think the horizontal fins really suited the car's overall feel. 👍

    • @chrisvig123
      @chrisvig123 Před rokem +1

      It’s got a mix of Lamborghini styling and two lambo V8 engines stuck together along with the testarossa horizontal fins 😮

  • @AndreasMartinLaute
    @AndreasMartinLaute Před rokem +13

    Another true gem among your videos! Thank you so much!

  • @davidcoates9123
    @davidcoates9123 Před rokem

    Brilliant, exciting, amazing. Thanks to all for this video.

  • @JFW5358
    @JFW5358 Před rokem

    Amazing. Thanks for showing this.

  • @mitchkelleher7972
    @mitchkelleher7972 Před rokem +3

    I've always been fascinated by this car. Thanks for showing the mechanical pieces! Incredibly interesting, crazy stuff!

  • @lindaoffenbach
    @lindaoffenbach Před rokem +6

    Good heavens, what is left to say! First of all, what an absolute privilege to bring us along virtually. Continuation of this highly exceptional 'project' of such cerebral distinctiveness seems more than daunting... intimidating I would say, and it will take a highly dedicated clever and generous affluent mind willing to take this on... I do hope for the family and all dedicated people involved that it can be found! The uniqueness and stunning concept by Claudio deserves it! Best of luck to everyone involved.

  • @saudholt
    @saudholt Před 11 dny +1

    Very good video. Greatly enjoy your channel. Once had a Jag 420 Saloon 1967, lots of trouble.

  • @keithwhittaker9124
    @keithwhittaker9124 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Following the progress of this project is going to be awesome

  • @mrmroberts123
    @mrmroberts123 Před rokem +7

    Great video, thanks Iain.
    Top quality content as always