Secrets of a Concours Judge: Iain Tyrrell at London Concours 2024 | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

Was such a pleasure meeting Iain Tyrrell at the event. I'd said a quick hello and told him of my background in car design. He then graciously took the time to introduce me to the legendary car designer, Ian Callum (who was stood in the Callum Designs booth). Was a surreal moment for me, meeting two legends at once. Thank you again Iain. It was such a pleasure meeting you. Wishing you the best

Iain and harry the 2 best car personalities on youtube

Iain can certainly hold his own as a presenter. He carried that segment like a seasoned professional. Well done mate.

Your short conversation with Dave shows how much class and respect you have.

Every show needs a Dave 😀

Your comments about the lengths people will go to for Concours cars reminded me of a conversation many years ago with the then archivist at Jaguar. He said people were always ringing and asking questions such as "Would a 1964 X have had octagonal or hexagonal nuts on the...?" He said that some got annoyed when he replied that it depended on what was in the box when the car was built. Then there are the classic mass-market cars from the 1970s and 1980s with perfect paintwork. Having worked in the motor industry at the time I know how rare a perfect finish would have been.

We need more Tyrrell/Metcalfe convos

HI Iain! We spotted you in the background of Harry's video last week. Just so there's no misunderstanding, the "Gator Grain" top on the Charger 500 is just a special-order style of vinyl- no crocodiles involved.

I saw Iain judging at Coventry motor fest (Triumph Italia was a deserved winner) but I should apologise for interrupting you in the coffee shop, on a break I guess, I had to say hello and tell you how much I enjoy your channel, and thanks for being gracious. I don’t normally do that sort of thing!

I saw the Lagonda being driven to the event on the A3. A thing of beauty in the flesh.

I was born in 1965 & this video pretty much documents my childhood. I can't count how many hours I spent looking at photos of these exotics in my Observers book of cars and in my Top Trumps cards. The thing that I miss are the beautiful Campagnolo wheels of the 1970s. They look so much better than today's rims.

Though you have such an incredible wealth of knowledge, you allow others to speak and share their experiences. I enjoy all of your videos, Mr. Tyrell- you are a gentleman and an inspiration. Pure class.

It would be hilarious if you pointed out the restoration mistakes? And... thank you for taking time from the event to make this video! Much appreciated.

Definitely extra Brownie points for those who drive teh cars to the concours, e.g. the chap from Belgium with his Maserati.

Thank you Iain, for taking us along to the London Concours. I appreciated the detail not only about these amazing cars, but also the introduction to the work of a Concours judge and the thoughts behind the ratings. It is very pleasing for me to see that the original level of craftsmanship still gets the highest ratings some 60 years later. Well done.

Wonderful to see those photos of a young Iain!

Thank-you for showing us such an exquisite selection of classics. An Iso Grifo always takes my breath away!

WoW.. - absolutely brilliant .. so many things .. 1) We need a Dave in every espisode. 2) Want to book tickets for next years event 3) Hats off Iain for being so humble about all this.. you have the full spectrum, heaven knows who is in your little black book, yet you bring this to everyone.. Thanks.

Hmmm, Was more than a little worried super fan Dave was going to reveal an Alan Partridge style chest tattoo!

Excellent as ever and, with absolutely no irony whatsoever, the music playing at the prize giving is "Fanfare For The Common Man," by ELP.