Narrated and hosted by Brock Yates—you know, the guy who gifted the world the modern Cannonball Run—this period documentary on American Formula 1 World Champion Phil Hill is a wonderful look back at his storied career.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezerBrGDbls
Besides being naturally fast on track, Hill was often praised for being technically-minded, but also a clean driver and incredibly well-natured. From his first road racing victory, behind the wheel of a Jaguar XK120 at Pebble Beach in 1950 (after driving the car across the country), to becoming a world-renowned champion, Hill left admirers in his wake. Monza? Le Mans? You name it–he won there.
And as a bonus, besides an amazing behind-the-scenes look at the Ferrari factory, there are a few period commercials, including for the MGB—“The wide-open sports car from British Leyland.”
Image source: motorsportblog.it
