1 00:02:55,280 --> 00:02:57,840 I'd like another shot at that prize money. 2 00:02:57,960 --> 00:03:02,192 - Okay for next Sunday? - No, Jim. It ain't okay. 3 00:03:02,320 --> 00:03:05,153 - Now, look, Bice... - No, you look. 4 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:07,396 All of my drivers are 18, 19. 5 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:10,034 You're too old for these kid snorts. 6 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:12,071 You're liable to get hurt in there. 7 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:15,829 You used to be a big track driver. Ain't you got no pride? 8 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:19,316 I ran out of pride when I ran out of cars. 9 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:21,590 Jim, you gotta look at yourself. 10 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:24,678 Okay, you start out all right. You win a couple of tracks, you think you're on your way. 11 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:27,519 But it didn't work out, did it? 12 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:36,952 - Much obliged. - You need any money? 13 00:03:38,520 --> 00:03:40,317 Nope. 14 00:03:40,440 --> 00:03:43,079 Hey. 15 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:45,555 What do you do with this stuff? 16 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:48,148 It's for a friend. 17 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:53,396 Hey! How'd it go? 18 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:55,317 Okay. 19 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:58,034 - I brought you something. - Oh, thanks. 20 00:03:58,160 --> 00:04:00,390 Aw, the poor thing. 21 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:02,317 I'll find a good spot for it. 22 00:04:02,440 --> 00:04:04,431 - You got hurt again. - So? 23 00:04:04,560 --> 00:04:07,028 One of these days you're gonna get wiped out entirely. 24 00:04:08,280 --> 00:04:10,077 Why you gotta be a driver? 25 00:04:10,200 --> 00:04:12,714 Maybe that's not your thing, racing. 26 00:04:12,840 --> 00:04:15,718 How about all those car agencies down on Van Ness? 27 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:18,593 I bet a top mechanic there gets a lot of good bread laid on him. 28 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:20,517 What is the matter with everybody? 29 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:22,437 Can't you understand? I'm not a mechanic, I'm a driver. 30 00:04:22,560 --> 00:04:24,994 I know just how you feel, Jim. 31 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:28,032 Hey, I used to think I was happy painting flower seeds. 32 00:04:28,160 --> 00:04:31,994 Then one day, inside me, this little voice says, 33 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:34,190 "Tennessee Steinmetz." 34 00:04:34,320 --> 00:04:37,232 I said, "What?" It said, "You ain't happy." 35 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:41,512 Tennessee, why is it the only thing we have in this house is parrot food? 36 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:45,076 - I mean, we don't have a parrot. - Eat that. That's good. 37 00:04:45,200 --> 00:04:48,158 That's pressed kelp. That aerates your liver. 38 00:04:48,280 --> 00:04:51,158 Then this voice inside of me continued as follows: 39 00:04:51,280 --> 00:04:54,829 "This is nowhere. Ya gotta make a new scene. 40 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:57,235 Ya gotta change your bag." 41 00:04:57,360 --> 00:04:59,430 That's when I split. I went to Tibet, 42 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:03,269 to a mountaintop, with swamis and monks. 43 00:05:03,400 --> 00:05:06,915 I discovered my real self. 44 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:08,917 It was wonderful. 45 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:12,589 I don't have to go to Tibet. 46 00:05:12,720 --> 00:05:14,676 I know who I am. 47 00:05:16,240 --> 00:05:17,992 I know what I want. 48 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:21,556 There are dirt track races at a carnival near Bakersfield this week. 49 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:24,911 If I can get over there I can pick up a couple of bucks. Okay to use your wheels? 50 00:05:25,040 --> 00:05:28,510 Okay, but you're gonna have a little trouble getting it started. 51 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:32,434 Where's the beast? 52 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:35,869 You didn't cut up the Edsel. 53 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:42,511 It came over me all of a sudden. 54 00:05:42,640 --> 00:05:45,473 It was the only decent thing to do. 55 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:49,115 Believe me, Jim, it'll be happier up there. 56 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:51,993 [Laughing] 57 00:06:22,640 --> 00:06:25,393 [No Audio] 58 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:38,557 Are you all right? Are you dizzy? 59 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:41,069 Oh, no. There's a slight racking pain in my head here. 60 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:45,637 Oh, well, I think you'd better sit down. I'm really terribly sorry. 61 00:06:45,760 --> 00:06:47,876 Well, it's not your fault. I didn't mean to startle you. 62 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:51,037 Looks like you've been running into all sorts of things lately. 63 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:54,436 Yeah. Oh, this is just a little... 64 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:00,791 - Oh, lady. - [Chuckling] Oh, really, sir. 65 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:03,388 Excuse me. 66 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:10,472 Over 400 cubes. 67 00:07:10,600 --> 00:07:14,229 Dual quads, all synchro box, zero to 60 under five. 68 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:16,999 All right, Miss Bennett. I'll see to this gentleman myself. 69 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:19,759 May I be of service, sir? 70 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:23,156 I see that you're a person who appreciates fine things. 71 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:26,078 You're no doubt aware that this is the celebrated Thorndyke special. 72 00:07:26,200 --> 00:07:28,475 Allow me to say, sir, 73 00:07:28,600 --> 00:07:31,512 that I think this car would suit you very well. 74 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:33,437 Yes. Yes, it would. 75 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:37,269 - May I offer you a glass of sherry and a biscuit? - Go right ahead. 76 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:42,235 I take it the question of price does not greatly concern a gentleman like yourself. 77 00:07:42,360 --> 00:07:44,191 Oh, I wouldn't haggle if that's what you mean. 78 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:46,595 What price range did you have in mind? 79 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:48,438 About $75. 80 00:07:48,560 --> 00:07:52,519 $75. [Laughs] 81 00:07:52,640 --> 00:07:54,915 I could go 80 in a pinch. What do you have in the way of cheap, honest transportation? 82 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:57,600 Cheap, honest transportation! 83 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:03,717 I will bid you good day, sir. 84 00:08:03,840 --> 00:08:05,796 Good day. 85 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:08,115 Hey! 86 00:08:08,240 --> 00:08:10,276 Havershaw! 87 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:13,995 Now, where did this come from? 88 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:17,795 - Mr Thorndyke, yes, sir? - What is this thing doing in my showroom? 89 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:20,036 I believe Miss Bennett may know something about this. 90 00:08:20,160 --> 00:08:24,119 Yes. You remember when Mrs van Luit purchased her new Bentley? 91 00:08:24,240 --> 00:08:27,391 She also requested us to buy a small used car for her upstairs maid. 92 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:30,990 Then why isn't her upstairs maid in her blasted vehicle? 93 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:32,917 The car was returned this morning, Mr Thorndyke. 94 00:08:33,040 --> 00:08:35,315 She was having some kind of difficulty with it. 95 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:37,237 - Get it out of here! - Yes, sir. 96 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:40,671 What's that for? 97 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:44,952 - I beg your pardon? - Why don't you let the little car alone? 98 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:48,789 Are you presuming to tell me what to do in my own establishment? 99 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:51,150 Okay, I'm out of line. 100 00:08:51,280 --> 00:08:53,510 It just bugs me to see somebody abusing a decent piece of machinery. 101 00:08:53,640 --> 00:08:56,996 [Laughing] How fascinating. Well, now that we've had the benefit of your point of view, 102 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:59,270 shall we regard our relationship as terminated? 103 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:02,710 Havershaw! Get this eyesore out of my showroom. 104 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:04,637 And if ever I find it here again, 105 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:07,399 someone is going to find himself in a great deal of trouble! 106 00:09:07,520 --> 00:09:09,875 Yes, sir. Of course. Boys, here we go. 107 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:12,719 Here we go. [Grunting] 108 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:18,678 - Sorry. None of my business, is it? - Perfectly all right. 109 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:22,679 - Goodbye. - Oh. Goodbye. 110 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:35,593 [Bell Ringing] 111 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:44,273 [Ringing Continues] 112 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:55,477 [Buzzing] 113 00:09:59,560 --> 00:10:02,950 - Good morning. - Good morning. What do you want? 114 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:06,993 - Police. - Right. What do you want? 115 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:10,590 Forgive me for pointing, but have you ever seen that car before? 116 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:15,316 - No. No, I haven't. - Hey, he's a cute little fella. 117 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:17,112 Hey, wait a minute. 118 00:10:17,240 --> 00:10:21,916 Wait a minute. I think I saw that car at an agency yesterday. 119 00:10:22,040 --> 00:10:24,600 Now, permit to inform you of the following: 120 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:29,953 First, say nothing that would jeopardize your constitutional rights. 121 00:10:30,080 --> 00:10:32,594 Second, the minute you get downtown, 122 00:10:32,720 --> 00:10:35,632 I would advise you get a good lawyer. 123 00:10:36,920 --> 00:10:40,276 - Shall we go? - Go? What for? 124 00:10:41,720 --> 00:10:43,950 On suspicion of grand theft. 125 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:48,437 Now, wait a minute. There's something cockeyed about this. 126 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:50,357 How did that little car get here? 127 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:55,270 I share your curiosity. Shall we go? 128 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:58,153 [Laughing] 129 00:10:59,880 --> 00:11:02,110 I'll do it. Okay, I'll do it. 130 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:06,518 But I want to go on record. I have seen some crummy stunts used to sell cars, 131 00:11:06,640 --> 00:11:08,710 but this beats everything. 132 00:11:08,840 --> 00:11:11,308 To plant this Bug in the possession of an innocent man and accuse me of stealing it! 133 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:13,237 How dare you, sir! 134 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:15,237 Are you suggesting I would stoop to such tactics? 135 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:17,396 That's exactly what I'm suggesting! 136 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:20,557 In the first place, it might interest you to know that under normal circumstances, 137 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,910 I would never sell a car to someone with whom I'm not, 138 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:25,554 shall we say, socially compatible. 139 00:11:25,680 --> 00:11:27,636 - You'd sell a car... - Please! Let's not go through that again. 140 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:29,591 I think we've worked it out very well. 141 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:32,109 Mr Douglas needs a car, and for a very low amount down... 142 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:36,233 and the usual monthly payments, the car will become his. 143 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:39,955 Very well, even though my inclination is to have Mr Douglas clapped into jail, 144 00:11:40,080 --> 00:11:42,230 and this four-wheeled contrivance dropped into the bay! 145 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:46,990 - I think Mr Thorndyke is being very fair. - Fair? It's not fair! 146 00:11:47,120 --> 00:11:49,918 I'm being muscled! I want you to know that I know it and I don't like it! 147 00:11:50,040 --> 00:11:51,553 [Miss Bennett] I'll draw up the papers. 148 00:11:51,680 --> 00:11:54,797 Would you come with me, please? 149 00:11:54,920 --> 00:11:57,195 Then get Mr Douglas and his acquisition out of here... 150 00:11:57,320 --> 00:11:59,390 before I lose my temper! 151 00:11:59,520 --> 00:12:02,557 - [Liquid Squirting] - What in... 152 00:12:44,680 --> 00:12:47,592 What's the matter? You from L.A. Or something? 153 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:49,517 [Tyres Screeching] 154 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:06,350 - I thought we'd run over to that new restaurant in Marin County. - [Tyres Screeching] 155 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:16,636 Have you gone mad? 156 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:19,320 Okay. What's the joke? 157 00:13:19,440 --> 00:13:21,635 - What do you mean? - I don't know how you rigged it, 158 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:25,070 - but I'm sure that car's a real cutup when a convention comes to town. - What in the name... 159 00:13:25,200 --> 00:13:27,270 If I'd wanted a trick car I would have bought one in a joke shop. 160 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:30,358 Allow me to say I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about. 161 00:13:30,480 --> 00:13:32,835 You come blithering up in that beastly little car... 162 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,110 and assault my personal Rolls Royce! 163 00:13:35,240 --> 00:13:37,037 I brought it back. 164 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:39,196 I want my money, I want the papers I signed, 165 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:42,756 then I'll get out and you two clowns can have your little laugh. 166 00:13:42,880 --> 00:13:45,235 Mr Douglas, if there is anything wrong with the car, 167 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:48,158 would you be good enough to tell me what it is? 168 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:52,034 It's just that that it wants to go one way and I'd like to go the other. 169 00:13:52,160 --> 00:13:56,233 - Whatever it is, none of it is covered in our guarantee. - I'm sure of that. 170 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:59,272 - If you examine paragraph 12... - Excuse me, Mr Thorndyke. 171 00:13:59,400 --> 00:14:02,995 If I sold this gentleman the car I feel a certain responsibility. 172 00:14:03,120 --> 00:14:05,714 Do you mind if I try it? 173 00:14:09,360 --> 00:14:13,239 Miss Bennett! Our dinner engagement. 174 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:15,157 I won't be a minute. 175 00:14:19,160 --> 00:14:21,310 Seems to be acting all right now. 176 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:25,877 Sometimes new car owners have a tendency to exaggerate their problems. 177 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,991 We get that all the time. 178 00:14:28,120 --> 00:14:30,554 Believe me, when I was in this car alone... 179 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:34,150 Just treat it gently at first. It really is a fine automobile. 180 00:14:35,520 --> 00:14:38,830 Have you had much experience with cars? 181 00:14:38,960 --> 00:14:40,916 Look, lady, by profession I'm a racing driver. 182 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:44,396 Oh, that Jim Douglas. 183 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:46,875 What do you mean, "That Jim Douglas"? 184 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:49,389 Let's see, two years ago at Laguna Seca... 185 00:14:49,520 --> 00:14:53,832 you spun out and hung a beautiful Buick Special on the back fence. 186 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:57,396 At Willow Springs, a year ago last February, 187 00:14:57,520 --> 00:14:59,670 you sprayed a Lotus all over the infield. 188 00:14:59,800 --> 00:15:02,314 How do you know all that? 189 00:15:02,440 --> 00:15:04,237 I have trouble with names and faces, 190 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,476 but I never forget a car. 191 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:08,750 I like good machinery. 192 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:10,677 Now, why don't you give this little car a fair chance. 193 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:13,758 You bought it; enjoy it. 194 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:16,075 You can drive me back now. 195 00:15:19,400 --> 00:15:21,994 [Tyres Screeching] 196 00:15:22,120 --> 00:15:23,917 What about it, dad? 197 00:15:24,040 --> 00:15:27,191 Want to give that doodle bug a workout? I'll go easy on ya. 198 00:15:27,320 --> 00:15:28,912 - Be serious, will ya? - [Engine Revving] 199 00:15:29,040 --> 00:15:30,837 [Engine Starts] 200 00:15:30,960 --> 00:15:34,270 - [Light Dings] - [Tyres Screech] 201 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:50,118 [Tyres Screeching] 202 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:53,949 - Did you see this thing take off? - One of your showboat tricks. 203 00:15:54,080 --> 00:15:56,674 I tell you, I had nothing to do with it. Hey, we were turning. 204 00:15:56,800 --> 00:16:00,270 Outta sight, man. I wouldn't have believed it. 205 00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:02,197 Groovy, pop. Groovy. 206 00:16:02,320 --> 00:16:05,357 As long as the customer finally seems pleased, 207 00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:07,914 I'll just step out and find myself a taxi. 208 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:12,192 - [Light Dings] - Will you stop the car, please? 209 00:16:12,320 --> 00:16:15,278 I'm trying! Look! 210 00:16:15,400 --> 00:16:18,995 It's just like I told you. This thing's starting to act up again. 211 00:16:19,120 --> 00:16:22,795 How very odd. When I was driving there was no problem whatsoever. 212 00:16:22,920 --> 00:16:25,115 [Tyres Screech] 213 00:16:36,160 --> 00:16:39,197 I can't seem to do anything with it! 214 00:16:39,320 --> 00:16:42,915 Mr Douglas, I'm asking you nicely to pull over and let me out! 215 00:16:43,040 --> 00:16:45,270 Look, I'm sorry about your date, I really am. 216 00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:47,630 I didn't want you to miss your dinner engagement. 217 00:16:47,760 --> 00:16:50,593 [Horn Beeping] 218 00:16:50,720 --> 00:16:53,678 What's the rush, tiger? We got all night. 219 00:16:55,720 --> 00:16:58,598 Goodbye, Mr Douglas. 220 00:17:00,520 --> 00:17:02,317 Here, I'll help you. 221 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:04,590 I can get out, thank you. 222 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:07,029 What'll it be, chief? 223 00:17:07,160 --> 00:17:09,913 Would you mind helping the lady get her car door open? 224 00:17:10,040 --> 00:17:13,112 Look, I'm busy. And I ain't no mechanic. 225 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:17,791 All I do is sell food, and that ain't too good. You want somethin' or don't ya? 226 00:17:17,920 --> 00:17:20,514 - Help! - Two hamburgers and a coffee. 227 00:17:25,240 --> 00:17:27,037 Help! 228 00:17:27,160 --> 00:17:29,833 Can you help me, please? 229 00:17:34,040 --> 00:17:37,077 Help! I'm a prisoner! I can't get out! 230 00:17:37,200 --> 00:17:40,590 We all prisoners, chickie baby. 231 00:17:40,720 --> 00:17:42,551 We all locked in. 232 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:47,677 - [Sighs] - Mmm. 233 00:17:47,800 --> 00:17:49,870 A couple of weirdos, Guinevere. 234 00:17:51,720 --> 00:17:53,756 What? Wait a minute. Hold it, hold it. 235 00:17:53,880 --> 00:17:55,677 Let me open the door. 236 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:57,597 Hey, knock it off, will ya, sis? 237 00:17:57,720 --> 00:17:59,517 I ain't sayin' this is the classiest joint in town, 238 00:17:59,640 --> 00:18:01,437 but we gotta draw the line somewhere. 239 00:18:01,560 --> 00:18:03,357 Come on, back in your seat. 240 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:07,109 Why don't you go up to Seabreeze Point? 241 00:18:07,240 --> 00:18:09,390 - Fuzz don't bother you much up there. - Thanks. 242 00:18:20,640 --> 00:18:23,473 I wish there were some way I could make up for those hamburgers. 243 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:25,716 Mr Douglas, please don't go on about it. 244 00:18:25,840 --> 00:18:29,469 I'm sure that if I were driving none of these things would have happened. 245 00:18:31,520 --> 00:18:33,317 It's all yours. 246 00:18:38,480 --> 00:18:40,948 Now I think you'll see what's what. 247 00:18:42,520 --> 00:18:45,273 [Engine Revs, Tyres Screech] 248 00:18:57,960 --> 00:19:00,713 This is very embarrassing. 249 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:04,276 - [Engine Cranks] - Yes, it is. 250 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:08,029 - I would have preferred knowing you a little longer first. - Just a minute! 251 00:19:08,160 --> 00:19:13,075 - You don't think I drove you here on purpose. - Don't try to explain. 252 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:15,953 - The point is you brought me here. - I did not bring you here! 253 00:19:16,080 --> 00:19:19,470 - It's this nasty little car. - [Engine Cranks] 254 00:19:19,600 --> 00:19:22,751 - But you said yourself it's a very nice little car. - And as you said, 255 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:24,677 it does have some peculiar traits. 256 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:26,916 And I agree with you completely. 257 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:30,874 - Bring it in tomorrow and I'll find a replacement. - I don't want the car replaced. 258 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:35,755 As a matter of fact, I'm beginning to like it. 259 00:19:35,880 --> 00:19:38,189 - [Engine Cranks] - Oh! - Don't panic. 260 00:19:38,320 --> 00:19:41,312 Don't panic. There must be some place I can call a taxi. 261 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:45,191 [Engine Cranks] 262 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:47,117 [Sighs] 263 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:49,515 [Engine Cranks] 264 00:20:06,320 --> 00:20:08,550 - Ooh! - [Engine Starts] 265 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:28,432 - Hey! - [Tyres Squeal] 266 00:20:33,840 --> 00:20:36,593 You know, for a moment I thought you weren't going to stop. 267 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:41,393 What's the matter now? 268 00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:54,155 Look, this is ridiculous. Let's get back in the car, huh? 269 00:20:55,640 --> 00:20:57,551 Hold it. Hold it, everybody. 270 00:20:57,680 --> 00:20:59,557 Just a moment, please. 271 00:21:02,560 --> 00:21:05,757 Something the matter? 272 00:21:05,880 --> 00:21:08,758 - Is this man bothering you? - No, not exactly. 273 00:21:08,880 --> 00:21:12,077 It's okay. We're together. 274 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:15,954 - Is that your car? - My... 275 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:18,640 Well, yes. Yes, it is. 276 00:21:18,760 --> 00:21:21,991 Okay, then. Move along. 277 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:28,753 - Hey, bud. - Yeah? 278 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:31,314 Not too smart wandering around the park at night. 279 00:21:31,440 --> 00:21:35,319 - Right. - I'll drive. 280 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:37,670 - [Engine Starts] - She'll drive. 281 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:43,393 I should have given you a citation. 282 00:21:43,520 --> 00:21:45,317 You ought to have enough sense to put your brakes on... 283 00:21:45,440 --> 00:21:47,670 while your car is stopped! 284 00:21:49,400 --> 00:21:51,789 [Water Splashes, Ducks Quack] 285 00:21:56,400 --> 00:21:59,358 Well then, if everything you say about this car is true, 286 00:21:59,480 --> 00:22:01,550 it's already starting to happen. 287 00:22:01,680 --> 00:22:04,831 - What's starting to happen? - Us human beings. 288 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:07,520 We had a chance to make something out of this world. 289 00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:09,551 We blew it. Okay. 290 00:22:09,680 --> 00:22:13,878 - Another kind of civilization is gonna take a turn. - Give me an 11-mil wrench. 291 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:16,434 - I'm sitting up on top of this mountain, right? - Right. 292 00:22:16,560 --> 00:22:20,109 - I'm surrounded by these gurus and swamis and monks, right? - Right. 293 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:22,037 - I'm lookin' at my stomach. - Yeah. 294 00:22:22,160 --> 00:22:26,312 - I'm knockin' back a little rice wine. - Um-hmm. 295 00:22:26,440 --> 00:22:30,149 Got some contemplation goin'; I see things like they are. 296 00:22:30,280 --> 00:22:32,748 - I coulda told you all this was comin'. - What's coming? 297 00:22:32,880 --> 00:22:36,156 Jim, it's happening right under our noses and we can't see it. 298 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:40,034 We take machines and stuff 'em with information until they're smarter than we are. 299 00:22:40,160 --> 00:22:41,957 Take a car. 300 00:22:42,080 --> 00:22:45,629 Most guys spread more love and time and money... 301 00:22:45,760 --> 00:22:49,594 on their car in a week than they do on their wife and kids in a year. 302 00:22:49,720 --> 00:22:51,517 Pretty soon, you know what? 303 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:56,031 The machine starts to think it is somebody. 304 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:59,596 I'm not saying a mechanical thing can't be a friend. 305 00:22:59,720 --> 00:23:01,676 Like, when I was broke one summer, 306 00:23:01,800 --> 00:23:06,078 there was this giant claw machine in the Sutro Amusement Park. 307 00:23:06,200 --> 00:23:09,909 It would grab cameras and watches and drop them down a hole to me. 308 00:23:10,040 --> 00:23:12,554 - And I would hock 'em and buy lunch. You follow me? - Yeah. 309 00:23:12,680 --> 00:23:15,752 I think you were up on that mountaintop too long. 310 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:21,238 Contrariwise, the traffic light down the street hates my guts. 311 00:23:21,360 --> 00:23:23,794 I don't know why. But in the last six weeks... 312 00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:26,070 I haven't caught anything but a stop signal. 313 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:29,476 It makes me wait six seconds longer than anybody else! I timed it! 314 00:23:29,600 --> 00:23:33,912 [Chuckles] Things like that happen to lots of other people too. 315 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:35,837 But the other people don't tell no other people, 316 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:39,953 because the other people would say, "Hey-ey-ey-ey." 317 00:23:40,080 --> 00:23:44,710 Tennessee, that traffic light is a lot of nuts and bolts. 318 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,876 This little car, a lot of nuts and bolts. 319 00:23:47,000 --> 00:23:50,390 Everything explains itself, one way or the other. 320 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:53,432 - You're not listenin' to me. - Don't lose your grip, old buddy. 321 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:55,551 This little car didn't do one thing tonight that can't be explained... 322 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:59,309 in terms of short circuits, sprung doors, grabbing steering, worn knuckles, 323 00:23:59,440 --> 00:24:01,556 maybe some advertising gimmick. 324 00:24:01,680 --> 00:24:03,796 I'll fix it. 325 00:24:03,920 --> 00:24:06,798 - I don't think you got the picture. - I got a beautiful picture. 326 00:24:06,920 --> 00:24:09,354 This baby happens to have an extra turn of speed, 327 00:24:09,480 --> 00:24:11,948 which is the only thing I care about. 328 00:24:12,080 --> 00:24:13,957 You don't understand what happens, do you? 329 00:24:14,080 --> 00:24:17,311 They make 10,000 cars. They make 'em exactly the same way. 330 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:20,432 One or two of 'em turn out to be something special. 331 00:24:21,720 --> 00:24:24,234 Nobody knows why. 332 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:26,157 I know why. 333 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:28,396 I may be kiddin' myself, 334 00:24:28,520 --> 00:24:31,114 but I think I can make somethin' out of that sad little bucket of bolts. 335 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:34,516 Save these. They'll be famous someday. 336 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:43,999 [Whispering] I'm your friend. 337 00:24:48,480 --> 00:24:50,675 [Ship Horn Blowing] 338 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:02,189 Wanna take a ride? I want to check those adjustments I made last night. 339 00:25:02,320 --> 00:25:04,595 - Okay. - Be right with you. 340 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:07,598 - [Dogs Barking] - [Engine Revving] 341 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:09,870 [Barking Continues] 342 00:25:12,560 --> 00:25:15,791 [Whistles] Hey! Hey, come here! 343 00:25:20,760 --> 00:25:23,274 - [Engine Stops] - All right, get outta there. Out! 344 00:25:23,400 --> 00:25:25,755 Come on. Who do you guys think you are? 345 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:29,630 Stop clownin' around, will ya? 346 00:25:29,760 --> 00:25:33,070 Play it straight. Don't give him any trouble. 347 00:25:33,200 --> 00:25:34,997 You could have a good home here. 348 00:25:35,120 --> 00:25:37,429 - What's all that racket, huh? - Nothin'. Nothin'. 349 00:25:37,560 --> 00:25:39,357 Oh. Hop in. 350 00:25:58,040 --> 00:26:00,508 What'd I tell ya? Now it handles good. 351 00:26:00,640 --> 00:26:03,393 - All the bugs are gone. - Herbie's all right. 352 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:06,080 - Who's Herbie? - This little car. 353 00:26:06,200 --> 00:26:08,191 Named after my Uncle Herb. 354 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:10,959 He used to box middleweight. Preliminary, mostly. 355 00:26:11,080 --> 00:26:13,674 Gradually, his nose got shaped more and more... 356 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:16,189 - like to remind me of this little car. - [Chuckles] 357 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:18,595 - Do you mind? - Whatever you say, Tennessee. 358 00:26:18,720 --> 00:26:21,109 - Herbie. [Chuckling] - [Chuckles] 359 00:26:22,240 --> 00:26:24,037 [Beeps Horn] 360 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:28,393 - I'll take 'em. - Thank you, sir. 361 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:30,556 - Now, what's that for? - An oil job. 362 00:26:30,680 --> 00:26:34,275 - Huh? - I got a small knock in my conscience. 363 00:26:34,400 --> 00:26:36,197 Thanks. 364 00:26:39,720 --> 00:26:42,075 [Car Approaching] 365 00:26:54,360 --> 00:26:56,396 Now we get down to business. 366 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:58,590 - You gonna race? - What do you think? 367 00:26:58,720 --> 00:27:00,597 Oh, boy! Won't Herbie love that! 368 00:27:00,720 --> 00:27:02,551 Le Mans, Monte Carlo. 369 00:27:02,680 --> 00:27:05,797 Thrills, glamour, the roar of the crowd! 370 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:09,435 [Cars Roaring Past] 371 00:27:32,640 --> 00:27:35,154 He really does drive. 372 00:27:35,280 --> 00:27:37,236 If you could give me one good reason for bringing me down... 373 00:27:37,360 --> 00:27:39,430 to this ridiculous desert, l... 374 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:48,594 Isn't that the scruffy little car we had in the shop? 375 00:27:53,320 --> 00:27:55,117 Now we're goin'! 376 00:28:03,280 --> 00:28:05,953 [Whispers] You're doin' terrific, Herbie, 377 00:28:06,080 --> 00:28:08,548 but don't make it look too easy. 378 00:28:08,680 --> 00:28:10,511 Play it smart. 379 00:28:13,400 --> 00:28:16,710 Okay, Jim! Go ahead! You're murderin' 'em! 380 00:28:30,800 --> 00:28:33,234 So, who cares? I'll tell you one thing. 381 00:28:33,360 --> 00:28:36,477 I certainly don't intend losing any sleep over that absurd car. 382 00:28:39,760 --> 00:28:41,398 Come on. Come on! 383 00:28:53,360 --> 00:28:56,079 Now, Herbie! Now! Now! 384 00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:03,479 [Laughing] 385 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:10,590 [Announcer] The winner, #53: Jim Douglas, driving a Class-D Special. 386 00:29:10,720 --> 00:29:12,517 - Congratulations. - Good race, Jim. 387 00:29:12,640 --> 00:29:15,712 - Thanks, Ray. - Boy, was Herbie ever great today. 388 00:29:15,840 --> 00:29:18,149 I was out there too. Wouldn't you say that was a fair piece of driving? 389 00:29:18,280 --> 00:29:20,157 Hey, I'm not trying to take anything away from you, 390 00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:22,840 but you gotta admit that this little guy backed you all the way. 391 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:25,030 Yeah. It's a nice little car. 392 00:29:25,160 --> 00:29:26,957 You know somethin' else? 393 00:29:27,080 --> 00:29:30,993 For the first time in a long while, I felt my real self out there. 394 00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:34,078 A sense of authority like the top drivers have, you know? 395 00:29:34,200 --> 00:29:36,350 I kinda felt you felt that. 396 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:38,994 Tennessee, I wouldn't admit this to anybody else, but... 397 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:44,114 I was beginnin' to think I'd never be anything more than a piston-happy, lead foot punk. 398 00:29:45,520 --> 00:29:47,351 Then this starts to happen. 399 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:49,277 I'm glad for you, Jim. 400 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:51,356 You know that. 401 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:53,277 Well, hello. 402 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:56,756 I see you finally learned how to handle this car. Congratulations. 403 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:59,792 - Thank you. - What have you done to this thing? 404 00:29:59,920 --> 00:30:01,956 Oh, an adjustment here, an adjustment there. 405 00:30:02,080 --> 00:30:04,196 You want to sell it back? I own most of it anyway, you know. 406 00:30:04,320 --> 00:30:06,436 Still 23 payments to go. 407 00:30:06,560 --> 00:30:08,357 - Well, uh... - I'll tell you what I'll do. 408 00:30:08,480 --> 00:30:11,517 I'll take the car and give you $1,000 clear. What do you say? 409 00:30:11,640 --> 00:30:13,551 No. You don't wanna do that. 410 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:16,194 It's all right, Tennessee. I know what I'm doing. 411 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:19,437 I think Mr Thorndyke is a little mixed up as to who or what won that race. 412 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:21,790 - And what does that mean? - Someday, I'll teach you... 413 00:30:21,920 --> 00:30:24,150 not to confuse the car with the driver. 414 00:30:24,280 --> 00:30:26,157 I should welcome the opportunity. 415 00:30:26,280 --> 00:30:29,033 Mr Thorndyke, I think that's a very good idea of yours. 416 00:30:29,160 --> 00:30:31,549 - What is? - You're racing in the Libra Open... 417 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:33,830 - at Riverside at the end of the month, right? - Yes. 418 00:30:33,960 --> 00:30:35,757 Well, I'm sure that Mr Douglas would like to get... 419 00:30:35,880 --> 00:30:37,950 - the remainder of his payments off his back. - No doubt. 420 00:30:38,080 --> 00:30:39,752 But why should I think that's a good idea? 421 00:30:39,880 --> 00:30:42,075 Well, if Mr Douglas entered the race, 422 00:30:42,200 --> 00:30:45,397 he could bet his share of the little car against the remaining payments. 423 00:30:45,520 --> 00:30:47,476 [Thorndyke] What do you say, Douglas? 424 00:30:47,600 --> 00:30:51,593 The winner to become the sole owner of the car. 425 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:57,754 A moment ago, you mentioned teaching me a lesson. 426 00:30:57,880 --> 00:31:00,269 Do I now detect a note of timidity? 427 00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:04,758 Racing. That's the name of the game, isn't it? 428 00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:07,189 Win or lose. Put up or shut up. 429 00:31:07,320 --> 00:31:10,153 - You got yourself a deal, Thorndyke. - Splendid. 430 00:31:13,040 --> 00:31:15,793 The drivers' meeting is over. Now, the third race of the afternoon... 431 00:31:15,920 --> 00:31:17,831 will get under way here at Riverside. 432 00:31:17,960 --> 00:31:21,270 You keep your eye on your friend in the Bug, my dear. 433 00:31:21,400 --> 00:31:23,197 I'm going to squash him. 434 00:31:24,840 --> 00:31:26,478 [Announcer] Clear the grid, please. 435 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:29,877 I can't help feelin' yippy. If anything goes wrong, we'll lose Herbie altogether. 436 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,276 - I thought you were the guy with all the faith in this car. - Yeah, I got it. Yeah. 437 00:31:33,400 --> 00:31:35,675 [Announcer] And now the starter has his flag in the air. 438 00:31:35,800 --> 00:31:38,075 The engines are started, 439 00:31:38,200 --> 00:31:40,998 and in just a moment, we'll have the start. 440 00:31:41,120 --> 00:31:44,078 All the cars looking very smart on the grid. 441 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:47,510 Drivers in the first row signifying that they're ready to race. 442 00:31:47,640 --> 00:31:50,598 Their hands extended in the air. The flag is up, and there they go! 443 00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:06,548 Cars stretching out now. All cars off the starting grid and through turn one. 444 00:32:08,960 --> 00:32:11,679 Through the S's now. 445 00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:24,631 Down the back straight, well by himself now, is the #14 car of Thorndyke... 446 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:27,320 going into the sweeper turn. 447 00:32:27,440 --> 00:32:30,796 The rest of the field well stretched out as they charge down the back straight. 448 00:32:33,840 --> 00:32:36,434 Not yet, Herbie! Not yet! 449 00:32:42,320 --> 00:32:46,711 The standings in lap 23: Thorndyke, still leading; Lesser, running second; 450 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:48,956 and Erwin in third place. 451 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:56,114 Now, Herbie! Now! 452 00:32:56,240 --> 00:32:58,117 [Tyres Screeching, Engine Accelerating] 453 00:33:01,760 --> 00:33:05,435 Now, car #53... Douglas... starts to make a move, 454 00:33:05,560 --> 00:33:07,790 picking up cars as he goes by car #20. 455 00:33:07,920 --> 00:33:11,469 Into the sweeper, very hard and fast. 456 00:33:11,600 --> 00:33:14,592 Going through traffic, passing #23 now... 457 00:33:14,720 --> 00:33:17,951 is car #53... Douglas. 458 00:33:18,080 --> 00:33:22,517 He has just come alive and is making a challenge in this race. 459 00:33:22,640 --> 00:33:25,552 Passing cars as he goes down the back straight, 460 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:29,275 car #53... Douglas... making his bid. 461 00:33:29,400 --> 00:33:34,190 Into the straight now is Thorndyke, car #14. 462 00:33:34,320 --> 00:33:39,599 Now the pressure's on. Douglas in #53 is starting to close on Thorndyke, #14. 463 00:33:40,920 --> 00:33:42,717 Douglas has just come alive... 464 00:33:42,840 --> 00:33:45,035 and is pressing the leader now. 465 00:33:46,760 --> 00:33:49,672 Now making his bid to pass, but he can't get by. 466 00:33:49,800 --> 00:33:53,952 He's being shut off by Thorndyke in the #14 car. 467 00:33:54,080 --> 00:33:55,638 [Giggling] 468 00:34:02,720 --> 00:34:04,711 Douglas goes slightly off course, takes out some markers... 469 00:34:04,840 --> 00:34:08,719 and apparently is out of control, 470 00:34:08,840 --> 00:34:12,515 - He crashes into the #4 shutoff marker. - [Giggles] 471 00:34:12,640 --> 00:34:16,349 Thorndyke continuing on as the #53 car lets this one... 472 00:34:16,480 --> 00:34:18,277 Now he's making his reentry! 473 00:34:24,920 --> 00:34:26,911 Look out! 474 00:34:33,680 --> 00:34:35,830 - Hey, nice scoring, champ. - Thank you very much. 475 00:34:35,960 --> 00:34:38,349 Hey, what a champ. Way to drive. 476 00:34:40,560 --> 00:34:42,357 Just a moment, Mr Thorndyke. You don't have... 477 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:44,835 I demand that this thing is impounded and checked! 478 00:34:44,960 --> 00:34:48,077 - I tell you there's more going on here than meets the eye! - [Splurting] 479 00:35:28,320 --> 00:35:30,629 [Cheering, Screaming] 480 00:36:08,920 --> 00:36:10,717 Muchas gracias, se�or. 481 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:13,195 Gracias. A usted tambien. 482 00:36:13,320 --> 00:36:15,390 � Ya consigui� un gorrito el pelado! 483 00:36:15,520 --> 00:36:18,432 � C�mo est� maestro? � Oye se r�e! 484 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:38,356 [Chicken Clucking] 485 00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:18,398 [Crowd Cheering] 486 00:37:28,400 --> 00:37:31,153 [Miss Bennett] You don't look well in these pictures lately. 487 00:37:31,280 --> 00:37:34,272 How could I look well? I haven't been able to sleep. 488 00:37:34,400 --> 00:37:37,597 That rotten car is driving me piffy! 489 00:37:37,720 --> 00:37:41,076 Has it occurred to you it may not be the rotten car? 490 00:37:41,200 --> 00:37:43,998 - Perhaps it's the way Mr Douglas drives. - Balderdash! 491 00:37:44,120 --> 00:37:47,590 There isn't a driver in the world who can get that speed out of a car like that. 492 00:37:47,720 --> 00:37:49,597 No, he's done something to it, 493 00:37:49,720 --> 00:37:51,631 and I've got to find out what! 494 00:37:51,760 --> 00:37:53,557 You've become obsessed by this whole thing. 495 00:37:53,680 --> 00:37:57,355 There are other cars, other races. Why don't you just forget it? 496 00:38:00,080 --> 00:38:03,152 My dear child, how little you know me. 497 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:06,875 - Yes, Mr Thorndyke. - Carole? 498 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:10,675 - How long have you been with us? - A year and a half, almost two. Why? 499 00:38:10,800 --> 00:38:12,836 I'm afraid I've been a little remiss... 500 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:16,635 in not telling you before now how very well you've proved in all your duties. 501 00:38:16,760 --> 00:38:18,557 Well, thank you. 502 00:38:18,680 --> 00:38:22,639 And, Carole, as I realize you have the best interests of this organization at heart, 503 00:38:22,760 --> 00:38:25,479 I want you to accede to a somewhat unusual request. 504 00:38:25,600 --> 00:38:29,070 - Oh? - [Phone Ringing] 505 00:38:29,200 --> 00:38:31,430 Peter Thorndyke. 506 00:38:31,560 --> 00:38:33,516 It's for you. 507 00:38:33,640 --> 00:38:35,835 All right. You can take it here. 508 00:38:35,960 --> 00:38:37,757 Thank you. 509 00:38:37,880 --> 00:38:39,677 Yes, good afternoon. 510 00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:45,311 Oh, I think that should be quite all right. 511 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:47,908 Uh, 7:30 will be fine. 512 00:38:48,040 --> 00:38:50,429 Yes. Uh, bye. 513 00:38:50,560 --> 00:38:53,313 - I think I'll... - I'd like you to see this Douglas, get to know him. 514 00:38:53,440 --> 00:38:56,193 Who knows? If he has the talents of which I believe him capable, 515 00:38:56,320 --> 00:38:58,117 perhaps we can give him the opportunity... 516 00:38:58,240 --> 00:39:00,071 of joining our organization, racing under our colours. 517 00:39:00,200 --> 00:39:02,794 - But first, we must know something about him. - How about tonight? 518 00:39:02,920 --> 00:39:04,751 - Very good. - At 7:30? 519 00:39:04,880 --> 00:39:07,678 Very good! Why waste time? 520 00:39:07,800 --> 00:39:09,756 Oh, and Carole, another thing. 521 00:39:09,880 --> 00:39:13,111 Leave your car. Take the Special. He likes that one. 522 00:39:13,240 --> 00:39:16,994 Uh, thank you. [Laughs] 523 00:39:17,120 --> 00:39:19,554 I think I ought to tell you that that was Mr Douglas who just called. 524 00:39:19,680 --> 00:39:21,716 Excellent. Strike while the iron is hot. 525 00:39:21,840 --> 00:39:23,956 In all honesty, I should like to point out... 526 00:39:24,080 --> 00:39:26,913 that I agreed to have dinner with him before you suggested it. 527 00:39:27,040 --> 00:39:29,190 I salute your honesty, my dear... 528 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:32,437 a quality not necessarily to be despised. 529 00:39:33,800 --> 00:39:35,597 Thank you. 530 00:39:35,720 --> 00:39:37,870 A very loyal girl. 531 00:39:39,000 --> 00:39:40,797 [Whistling] 532 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:44,276 - Got Herbie all polished out for ya. - Uh, Carole Bennett called back. 533 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:47,949 - She's going to pick me up in the Special. - You're not takin' Herbie? 534 00:39:48,080 --> 00:39:50,878 He's looking forward to some relaxation just like you are. 535 00:39:51,000 --> 00:39:52,831 - The car is... - [Horn Honking] 536 00:39:52,960 --> 00:39:56,748 - See you later, Tennessee. - Some thanks after what Herbie did for you. 537 00:40:03,040 --> 00:40:06,589 Don't let it get ya, Herbie. Jim didn't mean it. 538 00:40:06,720 --> 00:40:08,870 Don't forget: He isn't the first guy ever to lose his head... 539 00:40:09,000 --> 00:40:10,797 over a bucket seat and a paint job. 540 00:40:10,920 --> 00:40:14,959 - He'll come to his senses. - [Buzzer Buzzing] 541 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:18,470 - Good evening. - Sorry. The other rats are out for the evening! 542 00:40:18,600 --> 00:40:21,068 No, no! Please. I didn't come by to see Mr Douglas. 543 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:25,398 - I came by to pay my respects to that gallant little car. - Huh? 544 00:40:25,520 --> 00:40:28,114 There it is. 545 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:31,391 - What a marvel it is, indeed. - I don't get you, fella. 546 00:40:31,520 --> 00:40:34,876 Oh, come, come, sir. I know a rare bit of machinery when I see one. 547 00:40:35,000 --> 00:40:37,195 And after all, who should know it better than I? 548 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:40,676 I, who have been trounced time and again by this... this paragon. 549 00:40:40,800 --> 00:40:42,597 You'll forgive me for saying so, sir, 550 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:45,996 but it does take class to know when it has been defeated by class. 551 00:40:46,120 --> 00:40:50,113 You know somethin', Mr Thorndyke? I may have misjudged you. 552 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:54,119 - Well, thank you. - I've been misjudging a lot of people lately. 553 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:56,515 Would you like a drink? Some Irish coffee? 554 00:40:56,640 --> 00:40:58,676 Specialty of the house. My own mother's recipe. 555 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:01,678 - That's very kind of you. I'd love it. Thank you. - I'll be back in a jiffy! 556 00:41:01,800 --> 00:41:04,519 That's most kind. Thank you so much. 557 00:41:04,640 --> 00:41:09,509 It's just incredible, isn't it, to think that this innocent-seeming object... 558 00:41:09,640 --> 00:41:13,872 is, is capable of such great deeds. 559 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:18,039 - [Blowtorch Hissing] - How, indeed. [Chuckles] 560 00:41:18,160 --> 00:41:20,913 The trick is, always remember to have asbestos gloves... 561 00:41:21,040 --> 00:41:23,315 when you make coffee this way. 562 00:41:23,440 --> 00:41:25,237 Fascinating. Yes. 563 00:41:25,360 --> 00:41:27,430 Yes. Quite... Quite fascinating. 564 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:37,753 - Here we go. - [Muffled Groans] 565 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:43,310 [Strained Chuckle] Oh. How very refreshing. 566 00:41:43,440 --> 00:41:46,034 Oh, thank you. 567 00:41:46,160 --> 00:41:50,153 - Up the Irish. - To the little car, a gallant adversary. 568 00:41:50,280 --> 00:41:53,989 - And may the best car win at Riverside. - May the best car win. 569 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:59,917 Oh, that's very good, isn't it? Very good, indeed. 570 00:42:07,080 --> 00:42:10,072 - Like it? - What do you think? 571 00:42:12,240 --> 00:42:15,630 I can't stand that hungry look any longer. 572 00:42:15,760 --> 00:42:17,716 [Chuckles] Take over. 573 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:24,434 You know what I said to myself the first time I saw you? 574 00:42:24,560 --> 00:42:28,314 - What? - I said to myself, "Now, there's a real lady." 575 00:42:32,600 --> 00:42:36,593 This is how it ought to be... me and these kind of wheels. 576 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:40,315 Excuse me asking, but aren't you doing all right with the little car? 577 00:42:40,440 --> 00:42:45,116 Sure, but can you imagine how I'd make it with equipment like this? 578 00:42:45,240 --> 00:42:48,676 Is it so important to you? 579 00:42:48,800 --> 00:42:52,156 Without a real car, I'm only half a man. 580 00:42:55,840 --> 00:42:58,798 What part of Ireland did you say your mother came from? 581 00:43:00,640 --> 00:43:05,111 Coney Ireland. [Laughing] 582 00:43:06,800 --> 00:43:10,031 I'm going to make some more coffee. [Laughing] 583 00:43:10,160 --> 00:43:12,230 [Laughing Continues] 584 00:43:37,000 --> 00:43:38,956 [Liquid Sloshing] 585 00:43:42,640 --> 00:43:46,349 - [Laughs] - Oh, uh, would you like a spot of this? 586 00:43:46,480 --> 00:43:49,517 - I like a spot of anything. - I'm so sorry. 587 00:43:49,640 --> 00:43:51,676 - Now, we're gonna drink to Herbie, - [Laughs] 588 00:43:51,800 --> 00:43:54,473 - The greatest little car in the whole world. - Yes. Quite right. 589 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:57,478 - Mm-hmm. - Hear, hear. Hear, hear. [Sniffs] 590 00:43:57,600 --> 00:44:00,433 - To Herbie. - To Herbie. So sorry about your hand. 591 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:03,028 I do apologize. To Herbie. 592 00:44:08,080 --> 00:44:10,275 What do you know? The engine stalled. 593 00:44:11,880 --> 00:44:14,030 How about that? The door's stuck. 594 00:44:14,160 --> 00:44:17,869 - Mmm. - That's how it is with cars sometimes. 595 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:21,356 - Yes. - I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens next. 596 00:44:21,480 --> 00:44:24,438 Well, as someone very wisely once said, 597 00:44:24,560 --> 00:44:27,472 "That's how it is with cars sometimes." 598 00:44:27,600 --> 00:44:30,876 - I just said that. - Oh. 599 00:44:33,600 --> 00:44:37,479 I wonder if your reputation is altogether true. 600 00:44:37,600 --> 00:44:39,670 What's my reputation? 601 00:44:39,800 --> 00:44:43,713 Oh, I've heard that Jim Douglas is only interested in fast cars and easy money. 602 00:44:43,840 --> 00:44:45,637 Not true. 603 00:44:45,760 --> 00:44:47,591 - Oh? - Mm-hmm. 604 00:44:47,720 --> 00:44:49,870 - You know something else? - What? 605 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:52,719 When the light hits you just right, 606 00:44:52,840 --> 00:44:55,832 you're as beautiful as General Grant on a $50 bill. 607 00:45:07,360 --> 00:45:09,157 [Mutters] Oh, dear me. 608 00:45:09,280 --> 00:45:11,157 [Panting] 609 00:45:12,640 --> 00:45:16,189 You wanna know the secret of the little car? 610 00:45:16,320 --> 00:45:18,788 I do, indeed. 611 00:45:18,920 --> 00:45:22,515 - I'll tell ya the secret of the little car. - No, no, no. Just a minute. 612 00:45:24,560 --> 00:45:26,949 All right. Tell me. 613 00:45:27,080 --> 00:45:29,435 It's heart. 614 00:45:29,560 --> 00:45:31,994 That's what it is: Heart. 615 00:45:33,320 --> 00:45:35,356 Heart. Yes. 616 00:45:35,480 --> 00:45:38,870 Well, I'm certainly going to make a note of that. 617 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:47,074 - [Engines Revving] - [Crowd Chattering] 618 00:45:49,120 --> 00:45:51,156 - Headache gone? - All gone. 619 00:45:51,280 --> 00:45:54,829 Anticipation of victory is the purest form of aspirin. 620 00:45:54,960 --> 00:45:59,954 - This is my day. - [Announcer] Clear the grid. Clear the grid, please. 621 00:46:00,080 --> 00:46:04,153 - You seem very confident. - You know, I believe I am. 622 00:46:09,760 --> 00:46:14,675 [Announcer] They leave the starting grid, going into turn one. 623 00:46:14,800 --> 00:46:16,597 The field's stretching out now. 624 00:46:16,720 --> 00:46:21,191 Everybody getting through turn one very nicely. 625 00:46:21,320 --> 00:46:24,073 Very fine field of cars here. 626 00:46:24,200 --> 00:46:28,432 And coming through traffic now, making a move, is Peter Thorndyke in the #14 car. 627 00:46:28,560 --> 00:46:30,357 Picking up a few cars in that turn. 628 00:46:30,480 --> 00:46:33,916 Now he comes by and picks up three more cars, going into the lead now. 629 00:46:34,040 --> 00:46:38,238 Thorndyke leading this race in car #14. 630 00:46:38,360 --> 00:46:40,430 Now making a move is car #53, Douglas, 631 00:46:40,560 --> 00:46:44,269 who also picks up about three cars as he goes charging through traffic... 632 00:46:44,400 --> 00:46:48,598 and is in hot pursuit of Thorndyke in the #14 car. 633 00:46:48,720 --> 00:46:51,951 As they go down the back straight, comin' on pretty hard and fast... 634 00:46:52,080 --> 00:46:55,550 is car #53 making the pass. 635 00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:58,114 Attaway, Jimmy boy! 636 00:46:58,240 --> 00:47:01,073 Go, Jimmy! [Laughing] 637 00:47:04,320 --> 00:47:07,710 So far, Jim Douglas seems to have everything pretty much to himself. 638 00:47:07,840 --> 00:47:10,593 He comes through the S's into turn six well in control... 639 00:47:12,120 --> 00:47:13,917 [Herbie Sputtering] 640 00:47:19,560 --> 00:47:22,154 [Herbie Burping] 641 00:47:25,880 --> 00:47:27,711 [Burping Continues] 642 00:47:27,840 --> 00:47:30,798 As they come down the back straight, Douglas is slowing down... 643 00:47:30,920 --> 00:47:34,151 and Thorndyke goes rocketing by into the sweeper turn. 644 00:47:36,920 --> 00:47:39,070 It looks as though the Douglas car is having trouble. 645 00:47:39,200 --> 00:47:42,192 Yes, #53 is fading fast. 646 00:47:42,320 --> 00:47:44,880 It is developing a problem of some kind. 647 00:47:48,160 --> 00:47:49,878 [Tyres Screeching] 648 00:47:51,680 --> 00:47:54,672 Come in! Come in! 649 00:47:54,800 --> 00:47:58,315 - [Sputtering] - Come in! 650 00:48:03,600 --> 00:48:05,556 Irish coffee. 651 00:48:05,680 --> 00:48:08,558 [Rattling, Sputtering] 652 00:48:12,000 --> 00:48:14,719 [Sputtering] 653 00:48:24,120 --> 00:48:26,998 [Sputtering, Rattling, Backfiring] 654 00:48:28,120 --> 00:48:30,680 [Burping, Backfiring] 655 00:48:35,520 --> 00:48:37,795 [Crowd Cheering] 656 00:48:40,640 --> 00:48:43,074 I'll be here all night if necessary. [Laughing] 657 00:48:43,200 --> 00:48:45,156 I can take any amount of this. Right. There we are. 658 00:48:45,280 --> 00:48:49,478 Don't worry, little guy. You'll be home soon. 659 00:48:49,600 --> 00:48:51,875 There we are. Right. Right you are. 660 00:48:52,000 --> 00:48:55,993 Do you mind standing clear? They want me on my own. I'll see you in a minute. 661 00:48:59,200 --> 00:49:02,272 [Onlookers Gasping, Laughing] 662 00:49:08,880 --> 00:49:11,599 Poor little fella. You got a temperature. 663 00:49:11,720 --> 00:49:14,314 Don't worry. Jim'll be back soon. 664 00:49:14,440 --> 00:49:17,989 He never would've left if it hadn't been somethin' important. 665 00:49:19,400 --> 00:49:21,356 [Engine Winds Down, Belches, Sputters] 666 00:49:21,480 --> 00:49:24,677 I know. Nothing worse than an Irish coffee hangover. 667 00:49:24,800 --> 00:49:26,791 - [Buzzer Buzzes] - That you, Jim? 668 00:49:30,440 --> 00:49:33,591 - Mind if I come in? - Sure. Come on. 669 00:49:33,720 --> 00:49:36,234 I wouldn't blame you if you threw me out. 670 00:49:36,360 --> 00:49:38,271 On account of what Thorndyke did? 671 00:49:38,400 --> 00:49:42,951 How can I blame anyone? Thorndyke ruined the little car right under my nose. 672 00:49:47,960 --> 00:49:49,837 - Where's Jim? - Don't know. 673 00:49:49,960 --> 00:49:53,157 He went out as soon as we got back. Didn't say a word. 674 00:49:53,280 --> 00:49:55,032 Left Herbie and me flat. 675 00:49:55,160 --> 00:49:57,628 Doesn't he take care of his car after a race? 676 00:49:57,760 --> 00:49:59,716 Can you do something? 677 00:50:00,960 --> 00:50:02,791 Like what? 678 00:50:02,920 --> 00:50:05,798 Well, h-help the little car. 679 00:50:05,920 --> 00:50:08,036 I'm not a mechanic, but I think it's suffering. 680 00:50:09,680 --> 00:50:11,989 - Suffering? - Please. 681 00:50:14,680 --> 00:50:17,035 - Mind if I use those coveralls? - Right. 682 00:50:17,160 --> 00:50:21,756 Oh, uh, look. I wanna tell you so you don't have to worry. 683 00:50:21,880 --> 00:50:25,475 I'm not with Peter Thorndyke any more. I don't think his way. 684 00:50:25,600 --> 00:50:28,160 - Oh, I know that. - How do you know? 685 00:50:28,280 --> 00:50:31,477 Well, Herbie wouldn't like you otherwise. 686 00:50:33,280 --> 00:50:35,669 Herbie wouldn't like me? 687 00:50:35,800 --> 00:50:38,837 Miss Bennett, I gotta... I gotta level with somebody. 688 00:50:38,960 --> 00:50:42,157 I can't talk to Jim. It would destroy him. 689 00:50:42,280 --> 00:50:45,397 You don't know what it was like before the little car came along. 690 00:50:45,520 --> 00:50:48,751 Jim was defeated. It was murder. He couldn't get a job. 691 00:50:48,880 --> 00:50:51,997 He got into trouble. Everybody was on his back. 692 00:50:52,120 --> 00:50:55,829 Then, Herbie came into his life. Do you remember that day? 693 00:50:57,000 --> 00:50:58,831 I remember. 694 00:50:58,960 --> 00:51:01,758 Well, Jim started winnin' races again. 695 00:51:01,880 --> 00:51:04,553 He got his self-respect back. 696 00:51:04,680 --> 00:51:09,117 What am I gonna do? Tell him that it was Herbie winning those races, not him? 697 00:51:11,520 --> 00:51:14,512 - Uh, was it Herbie? - Well, l... 698 00:51:16,200 --> 00:51:19,749 You fix the little car. I'll tell ya what's goin' on. 699 00:51:19,880 --> 00:51:21,871 I didn't know nothin'. 700 00:51:22,000 --> 00:51:23,956 Then I went to Tibet. 701 00:51:24,080 --> 00:51:26,958 I plugged into this contemplation thing. 702 00:51:27,080 --> 00:51:30,231 [Idling Smoothly] 703 00:51:31,920 --> 00:51:34,878 - How's that sound? - Like the song of a bluebird. 704 00:51:37,520 --> 00:51:41,308 Well, the fuel lines are clean. The plugs are clean. Wiring checks out. 705 00:51:41,440 --> 00:51:43,237 Looks like we're in pretty good shape. 706 00:51:43,360 --> 00:51:46,113 Herbie and I sure appreciate it. 707 00:51:48,000 --> 00:51:51,788 You don't believe a word I said about this little car, do ya? 708 00:51:53,360 --> 00:51:55,157 Well, there's always a first time. 709 00:51:56,600 --> 00:51:58,477 I imagine Adam thought woman... 710 00:51:58,600 --> 00:52:01,558 was a pretty funny piece of equipment when he met Eve. 711 00:52:01,680 --> 00:52:05,798 Well, that's a start. You can't believe it all right away. It takes time. 712 00:52:34,600 --> 00:52:37,034 - Hello there. - Hi. - What's this? 713 00:52:37,160 --> 00:52:39,469 - You ever see anything so beautiful? - Very nice. 714 00:52:39,600 --> 00:52:41,750 What's the big idea? You already got a car. 715 00:52:41,880 --> 00:52:44,269 - Not after what happened today, I don't. - Aw, shut up. 716 00:52:44,400 --> 00:52:47,995 - You want Herbie to hear you? - Don't start that again, Tennessee. 717 00:52:48,120 --> 00:52:50,076 Look, the El Dorado is coming up. 718 00:52:50,200 --> 00:52:53,510 There are real cars lined up in there. I need something that can cut it. 719 00:52:53,640 --> 00:52:55,471 - Herbie's cut it so far, hasn't he? - Of course he has! 720 00:52:55,600 --> 00:52:58,637 Now hold it, you two. I've done great with this little car so far, 721 00:52:58,760 --> 00:53:02,594 thanks to a few changes I made, and if you don't mind, some pretty fair country drivin'. 722 00:53:02,720 --> 00:53:05,109 But... I gotta stop kiddin' myself. 723 00:53:05,240 --> 00:53:09,472 I need a big, strong car. Now I got it. 724 00:53:11,080 --> 00:53:13,878 Don't pay any attention. Don't even look at it. 725 00:53:14,000 --> 00:53:16,719 - [Phone Ringing] - [Door Closing] 726 00:53:16,920 --> 00:53:19,480 - [Ringing] - Hello. 727 00:53:19,600 --> 00:53:21,511 Peter Thorndyke here. 728 00:53:21,640 --> 00:53:24,234 Well, well. 729 00:53:24,360 --> 00:53:27,670 Yeah, I know what you did to my car. You need your brains kicked out. 730 00:53:27,800 --> 00:53:29,836 Oh, you can imagine how I must feel. 731 00:53:29,960 --> 00:53:33,475 You see, I'm simply not responsible when I've been drinking. You know how it is. 732 00:53:33,600 --> 00:53:36,353 - Forget it, and goodbye. - Wait, wait, wait, wait! 733 00:53:36,480 --> 00:53:40,632 I understand from a friend of mine that you purchased a new Lamborghini today. 734 00:53:40,760 --> 00:53:44,912 - So? - I'm also informed that you owe a great deal of money on it. 735 00:53:45,040 --> 00:53:48,430 Now, myself, for sentimental reasons, I like the little car, 736 00:53:48,560 --> 00:53:51,472 and I am perfectly willing to increase my previous offer... 737 00:53:51,600 --> 00:53:53,795 and give you $1,500 for it. 738 00:53:53,920 --> 00:53:57,629 Now. Immediately. I'm in the vicinity. 739 00:53:57,760 --> 00:54:01,639 Thorndyke, I don't like you, but I can use your money. 740 00:54:01,760 --> 00:54:03,591 You got yourself a deal. Come and get it. 741 00:54:03,720 --> 00:54:06,473 - What do you mean, "A deal"? - I'm selling the little car. 742 00:54:06,600 --> 00:54:08,955 - You're what? - Don't make a fuss. 743 00:54:09,080 --> 00:54:11,036 I need the money. 744 00:54:11,160 --> 00:54:12,991 You crumb! You can't do that to Herbie! 745 00:54:15,040 --> 00:54:18,396 Carole, will you tell him how it is out in the real world? 746 00:54:18,520 --> 00:54:20,829 Me? Huh! Well! 747 00:54:20,960 --> 00:54:24,475 Near as I can figure it, I'm not too smart either. 748 00:54:24,600 --> 00:54:27,034 I get rid of one heel just in time to find another. 749 00:54:27,160 --> 00:54:30,755 Well, now, what happened to you? I thought you'd be on my side. 750 00:54:30,880 --> 00:54:33,030 Not when you do something like this to Herbie. 751 00:54:36,000 --> 00:54:38,309 Has everybody gone nuts around here? 752 00:54:38,440 --> 00:54:41,750 I can understand how Tennessee feels. He's just in off a flying saucer. 753 00:54:41,880 --> 00:54:43,916 But you... I thought you made sense. 754 00:54:44,040 --> 00:54:48,113 Something tells me it's very, very wrong to sell that little car. 755 00:54:48,240 --> 00:54:51,789 Thank you for your opinion, but what am I supposed to do? I need the money. 756 00:54:51,920 --> 00:54:54,798 - Tennessee, if I don't sell the car... - Don't talk to me. 757 00:54:57,680 --> 00:55:01,912 [Sighs] I'm s... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have butted in. 758 00:55:02,040 --> 00:55:03,837 Yeah, you're absolutely right. 759 00:55:03,960 --> 00:55:08,272 As a matter of fact, I don't know... What are you doing here? 760 00:55:08,400 --> 00:55:12,234 I wish I knew. I really wish I knew! 761 00:55:14,360 --> 00:55:18,273 If I weren't so young and innocent, a certain thought might enter my mind. 762 00:55:18,400 --> 00:55:21,198 - Such as? - Such as you went out with me last night... 763 00:55:21,320 --> 00:55:23,470 so that Thorndyke could get a shot at the little car. 764 00:55:23,600 --> 00:55:25,591 Is that what you think? 765 00:55:25,720 --> 00:55:28,473 - Got to admit, it's tempting. - Okay. 766 00:55:28,600 --> 00:55:30,875 Okay. You wanna know what I was doing here? 767 00:55:31,000 --> 00:55:33,070 Well, I felt sorry about what happened today. 768 00:55:33,200 --> 00:55:36,112 So I quit Thorndyke and came over here like a full-grown idiot... 769 00:55:36,240 --> 00:55:38,276 to find out if I could make up for it. 770 00:55:38,400 --> 00:55:41,312 Isn't that "Dial a beautiful thought for the day"? Very touching. Makes me glow. 771 00:55:45,000 --> 00:55:48,390 I think it's about time someone told you what the score is. 772 00:55:48,520 --> 00:55:49,919 Tennessee's too tenderhearted. 773 00:55:50,040 --> 00:55:52,235 You really think it was you winning those races? 774 00:55:52,360 --> 00:55:55,830 Yes, I think it was me winning... What do you mean it wasn't me winning those races? 775 00:55:55,960 --> 00:55:59,077 - Pardon me. - You want me to tell you something, my windbag friend? 776 00:55:59,200 --> 00:56:01,873 I admit, I didn't believe it when Tennessee told me before, 777 00:56:02,000 --> 00:56:03,991 but now I see it makes all kinds of sense. 778 00:56:04,120 --> 00:56:07,396 - W-W-What? - That thimble head of yours has gotten all swelled up. 779 00:56:07,520 --> 00:56:09,351 - [Crashing] - You're not winning any of those races. 780 00:56:09,480 --> 00:56:12,074 You couldn't win a game of marbles from a 12-toed myopic rhinoceros! 781 00:56:12,200 --> 00:56:14,668 Will you knock it off out there, Tennessee? Can't hear myself think. 782 00:56:14,800 --> 00:56:17,598 I'm not out there, crumb. I'm here. 783 00:56:17,720 --> 00:56:19,597 - [Crashing] - Well, hold it down. I'll... 784 00:56:23,120 --> 00:56:25,714 Well, then what's this noise? 785 00:56:29,000 --> 00:56:30,831 No! 786 00:56:32,840 --> 00:56:35,798 Stop it! Stop it! You don't know what you're doin'! 787 00:56:35,920 --> 00:56:37,876 Look! Look what it did to my car. 788 00:56:38,000 --> 00:56:40,639 - Okay, maybe it was a little jealous. - Of course it's jealous. 789 00:56:40,760 --> 00:56:43,672 It's always been jealous because I get credit for winning those races! 790 00:56:43,800 --> 00:56:45,836 [Crashing Stops] 791 00:56:47,120 --> 00:56:49,588 Go on. Realize what you're sayin'? 792 00:57:04,880 --> 00:57:06,711 [Shovel Clatters On Pavement] 793 00:57:22,200 --> 00:57:25,078 At a time like this, whatever kind of time it is, 794 00:57:25,200 --> 00:57:27,794 I always say that money serves to ease the pain. 795 00:57:29,760 --> 00:57:32,513 Good evening, my dear. Here you are, sir. 796 00:57:32,640 --> 00:57:35,712 Fifteen hundred dollars for the small car, just as I promised. 797 00:57:35,840 --> 00:57:37,637 I note it's not in mint condition, 798 00:57:37,760 --> 00:57:40,069 but I am nothing if not always a man of my word. 799 00:57:40,200 --> 00:57:41,679 [Thorndyke Chuckles] 800 00:57:41,800 --> 00:57:45,349 Uh, uh, 2,000. What about 2,000? 801 00:57:45,480 --> 00:57:49,189 It's the least I can do to help a fellow human at a time like this. 802 00:57:49,320 --> 00:57:51,595 Shall we consider it a deal? 803 00:57:54,800 --> 00:57:57,553 - Two thousand dollars? - Yes. 804 00:57:57,680 --> 00:58:02,834 Two thousand dollars for that little beat-up car? Why? 805 00:58:02,960 --> 00:58:06,999 Well, you could say I have a warm place in my heart for the dear little thing. 806 00:58:07,120 --> 00:58:10,476 You don't have a warm place on your whole body. What do you want it for? 807 00:58:10,600 --> 00:58:13,831 You don't want it; I do. Take the money. 808 00:58:13,960 --> 00:58:16,315 - You... You too! - Now, look, Douglas, there's no need to be abusive. 809 00:58:16,440 --> 00:58:18,829 - I'm trying to give you some money! - I don't want your money! 810 00:58:18,960 --> 00:58:21,235 - What do you want the car for? - [Stammering] 811 00:58:21,360 --> 00:58:23,271 You believe it. You believe it too! 812 00:58:23,400 --> 00:58:26,756 - Believe what? - Jim, it don't matter whether you believe Herbie or not. 813 00:58:28,240 --> 00:58:30,117 Herbie don't believe in you no more. 814 00:58:30,240 --> 00:58:31,958 Huh? 815 00:58:35,760 --> 00:58:37,557 Where'd he go? Where is he? 816 00:58:37,680 --> 00:58:39,636 Took off. What do you expect? 817 00:58:39,760 --> 00:58:43,514 - Well, come on. Let's find him. - This is a private thing between the two of you. 818 00:58:43,640 --> 00:58:45,437 Good luck. 819 00:58:48,480 --> 00:58:52,553 Herbie? Herbie! 820 00:58:53,760 --> 00:58:55,591 [Chuckles, Scoffs] 821 00:58:55,720 --> 00:58:58,154 A rum lot you've taken up with, my dear. 822 00:59:06,840 --> 00:59:09,434 You'd better find that car before I do, my friend. 823 00:59:09,560 --> 00:59:13,075 - Operator. - Mobile KQX-2942. 824 00:59:13,200 --> 00:59:15,156 I want 567-3998. 825 00:59:16,680 --> 00:59:19,035 Havershaw, I shall require the personnel... 826 00:59:19,160 --> 00:59:21,833 of both our day and night shifts. 827 00:59:21,960 --> 00:59:23,951 We have a small task to perform. 828 00:59:26,800 --> 00:59:28,597 Herbie? 829 00:59:33,280 --> 00:59:35,077 Herbie! 830 01:00:21,040 --> 01:00:22,837 That's it. 831 01:00:33,080 --> 01:00:35,310 Herbie! 832 01:00:35,440 --> 01:00:38,512 [Horn Beeping] 833 01:00:39,680 --> 01:00:42,194 [Melancholy Beeping] 834 01:00:43,560 --> 01:00:45,391 [Beeping] 835 01:00:47,360 --> 01:00:49,237 [Beep] 836 01:01:04,800 --> 01:01:06,677 Excuse me. 837 01:01:10,120 --> 01:01:13,430 - Havershaw, tear it apart! - All right, boys. 838 01:01:13,560 --> 01:01:15,949 You heard Mr Thorndyke. [Claps Hands] Tear it apart. 839 01:01:16,080 --> 01:01:18,594 [Thorndyke] I'm gonna find out what makes it tick! 840 01:01:18,720 --> 01:01:21,553 [Engine Revving, Tyres Screeching] 841 01:01:23,280 --> 01:01:24,918 - After it! - After it! 842 01:01:26,160 --> 01:01:28,116 Go on! Grab the brute! 843 01:01:30,560 --> 01:01:32,471 Hang on to it, you fools! Hang on! 844 01:01:36,960 --> 01:01:39,758 [Tyres Screeching] 845 01:02:04,600 --> 01:02:06,989 - Herbie! - [Engine Revving] 846 01:02:18,320 --> 01:02:21,312 [Horn Beeping] 847 01:02:22,840 --> 01:02:27,391 - [Beeping] - [Shouting In Chinese] 848 01:02:27,520 --> 01:02:30,751 [Speaking Chinese] 849 01:02:32,880 --> 01:02:34,791 Give me police station. 850 01:02:34,920 --> 01:02:36,831 Hello, police station? 851 01:03:03,320 --> 01:03:04,639 [Horn Beeping] 852 01:03:07,800 --> 01:03:10,234 Herbie? 853 01:03:23,280 --> 01:03:25,316 [Horn Beeping] 854 01:03:28,480 --> 01:03:29,959 Hey, you... 855 01:03:36,960 --> 01:03:40,270 - Did a little car come by here? - Yeah, just did, without payin' the... 856 01:03:45,200 --> 01:03:48,272 [Engine Revving] 857 01:03:53,000 --> 01:03:54,877 No, Herbie, don't! 858 01:03:58,560 --> 01:04:00,437 [Engine Revving] 859 01:04:01,640 --> 01:04:03,437 Herbie! 860 01:04:11,480 --> 01:04:14,836 Herb, back up! Herbie! 861 01:04:14,960 --> 01:04:17,952 Come on, baby. It's gonna be a beautiful day tomorrow. 862 01:04:18,920 --> 01:04:21,354 Aaah! 863 01:04:21,480 --> 01:04:24,597 [Ship's Horn Blowing] 864 01:04:24,720 --> 01:04:27,792 Herbie, give me some help. 865 01:04:28,960 --> 01:04:31,394 Herb? 866 01:04:31,520 --> 01:04:33,636 I can't hang on much longer. 867 01:04:39,760 --> 01:04:41,955 [Siren Wailing] 868 01:04:48,040 --> 01:04:51,430 [Sighs] Boy, was he lucky. This little car saved his life. 869 01:04:51,560 --> 01:04:53,357 What do you mean, the car saved his life? 870 01:04:53,480 --> 01:04:55,471 That's what it looked like for a moment there. L... 871 01:04:57,640 --> 01:05:02,998 [Chuckles] You know how funny things can look i-in the fog sometimes. 872 01:05:03,120 --> 01:05:07,079 - I think you've been up on that Haight-Ashbury beat too long. - [Foghorn Bellowing] 873 01:05:12,440 --> 01:05:15,637 [Shouting In Chinese] 874 01:05:18,600 --> 01:05:21,068 [Weak Honking] 875 01:05:21,200 --> 01:05:24,112 [Speaking Chinese] 876 01:05:24,240 --> 01:05:28,028 - [Weak Honking] - [Speaking Chinese] 877 01:05:28,160 --> 01:05:29,878 Swing that light over here. 878 01:05:31,600 --> 01:05:33,511 [Speaking Chinese] 879 01:05:33,640 --> 01:05:35,517 [Muffled Honking] 880 01:05:40,840 --> 01:05:42,671 [Beeping] 881 01:05:55,440 --> 01:05:57,317 Aha! 882 01:06:00,920 --> 01:06:03,718 - What's that thing? - It's a dried squid, Sergeant. 883 01:06:05,040 --> 01:06:06,837 Hmm. 884 01:06:20,680 --> 01:06:24,150 Here's the damages. Can you pay it? 885 01:06:24,280 --> 01:06:27,795 - I'm sorry. I have no money. - Then your car will be impounded. 886 01:06:27,920 --> 01:06:33,358 My guess is the judge will order you to sell it at auction and the proceeds given to Mr Wu. 887 01:06:33,480 --> 01:06:36,358 Wait a minute. May I speak to the gentleman, please? 888 01:06:36,480 --> 01:06:39,472 I spent some time up on a Chinese-type mountain... 889 01:06:39,600 --> 01:06:41,431 teachin' English to some of 'em. 890 01:06:41,560 --> 01:06:43,357 You taught English? 891 01:06:43,480 --> 01:06:45,596 Let's don't get personal. 892 01:06:45,720 --> 01:06:48,393 It's a matter of talkin' their language. 893 01:06:48,520 --> 01:06:52,354 You have a little feel for tradition and some courtesy, you'd be surprised. 894 01:06:52,480 --> 01:06:54,994 You can unscrew the "unscrutable." 895 01:06:55,120 --> 01:06:57,236 Go ahead. 896 01:07:01,080 --> 01:07:03,833 [Speaking Chinese] 897 01:07:06,320 --> 01:07:08,436 [Speaking Chinese] 898 01:07:09,800 --> 01:07:11,153 [Speaks Chinese] 899 01:07:11,280 --> 01:07:16,718 [Chinese] 900 01:07:17,960 --> 01:07:21,191 - [Chinese] - Ah. Ah, ah, ah. 901 01:07:21,320 --> 01:07:26,758 [Tennessee Speaking Chinese] 902 01:07:26,880 --> 01:07:31,954 [Chinese Continues] 903 01:07:32,080 --> 01:07:34,469 [Chinese] 904 01:07:39,920 --> 01:07:42,673 [Chinese] 905 01:07:42,800 --> 01:07:46,429 [Chinese] 906 01:07:48,120 --> 01:07:51,715 - [Speaking Chinese] - [Speaking Chinese] Herbie-la! 907 01:07:51,840 --> 01:07:53,239 - Herbie? - Herbie! 908 01:07:54,560 --> 01:07:56,357 - Ho! - Ho! 909 01:07:56,480 --> 01:07:59,870 - Things are shapin' up. He's a car buff. - Good, good. 910 01:08:01,360 --> 01:08:02,998 [Chinese] 911 01:08:06,920 --> 01:08:09,309 - Wow. - What's the matter? 912 01:08:09,440 --> 01:08:11,237 We just got a new problem. 913 01:08:11,360 --> 01:08:13,715 He likes the car so much he wants to keep it. 914 01:08:17,120 --> 01:08:20,430 Okay, the car is his, but he has to let me drive it in the El Dorado. 915 01:08:20,560 --> 01:08:23,028 If I win, tell him he gets to keep the prize money, 916 01:08:23,160 --> 01:08:25,196 but he has to sell Herbie back to me for a dollar. 917 01:08:26,600 --> 01:08:28,511 Now you speak my language. 918 01:08:31,840 --> 01:08:33,637 [Laughing] 919 01:08:38,040 --> 01:08:41,396 [Man Over P.A.] Attention: Drivers and owners report to Mr Granatelli... 920 01:08:41,520 --> 01:08:43,715 at the president's headquarters. 921 01:08:43,840 --> 01:08:47,753 Further, you must remain on the secondary roads which have been posted for this race. 922 01:08:47,880 --> 01:08:50,713 Other than that, we've tried to reduce the rules to a minimum. 923 01:08:50,840 --> 01:08:53,752 Instead of all this technical namby-pamby there's so much of today, 924 01:08:53,880 --> 01:08:58,192 we're putting the emphasis on speed, endurance and courage, the way it used to be. 925 01:09:01,560 --> 01:09:04,393 As you know, this is open formula racing. Anything goes. 926 01:09:04,520 --> 01:09:06,511 Any style of car and crew you wish. 927 01:09:06,640 --> 01:09:09,871 The object, gentlemen, is to win. I wish you all the very best of luck. 928 01:09:14,440 --> 01:09:18,513 Mr Wu? I understand that you are the new owner of the Douglas car. 929 01:09:18,640 --> 01:09:22,030 As I too am interested in the vehicle, I took the liberty of looking you up. 930 01:09:22,160 --> 01:09:24,310 - Thank you. - You will therefore forgive me, sir, when I say... 931 01:09:24,440 --> 01:09:27,398 that you are perhaps not quite as naive as you look. 932 01:09:27,520 --> 01:09:30,398 In point of fact, you are a very shrewd operator, 933 01:09:30,520 --> 01:09:33,637 one who has managed to acquire, by one means or another... 934 01:09:33,760 --> 01:09:35,796 legitimate means, of course... 935 01:09:35,920 --> 01:09:38,354 a number of varied enterprises. 936 01:09:38,480 --> 01:09:41,472 It is truly written: One cannot lose 'em all. 937 01:09:41,600 --> 01:09:44,273 In the light of this, would you entertain a sizable wager... 938 01:09:44,400 --> 01:09:46,356 on the outcome of the race? 939 01:09:46,480 --> 01:09:51,600 Wager? The goddess of fortune will always find me her most ardent suitor. 940 01:09:51,720 --> 01:09:55,315 Splendid. Splendid. Shall we step in here? A little more private. 941 01:09:55,440 --> 01:09:58,716 You're Mr Thorndyke. I've always wanted to meet you. 942 01:09:58,840 --> 01:10:01,434 You've heard of me? How charming! 943 01:10:01,560 --> 01:10:05,951 Are you not the gentleman who originated the idea of small print... 944 01:10:06,080 --> 01:10:08,594 on bottom of automobile sales contract? 945 01:10:08,720 --> 01:10:10,950 [Giggles] The very same. 946 01:10:12,400 --> 01:10:15,073 - A most worthy adversary. - You are most kind. 947 01:10:15,200 --> 01:10:18,272 And now, sir, the terms of our wager? 948 01:10:18,400 --> 01:10:20,868 What would you like? 949 01:10:21,000 --> 01:10:23,798 - What have you got? - [Giggles] 950 01:10:24,960 --> 01:10:26,791 [Clears Throat] 951 01:10:31,160 --> 01:10:34,072 - Okay, let's mount up. - How's our little friend? 952 01:10:34,200 --> 01:10:36,156 - I hope it holds together. - Holds together? 953 01:10:36,280 --> 01:10:39,556 It was so beat up, I had to cut the frame to straighten it out. 954 01:10:41,880 --> 01:10:43,711 Excuse me. 955 01:10:45,600 --> 01:10:48,398 [Giggling] Is this the morning bus to Fresno? 956 01:10:50,000 --> 01:10:51,797 Thorndyke, this little car goes so fast, 957 01:10:51,920 --> 01:10:53,797 we need three people inside to hold it on the ground. 958 01:10:53,920 --> 01:10:56,912 Well, you certainly picked the right crew. Toodle-oo. 959 01:10:57,040 --> 01:10:58,871 Break a leg, Thorndyke. 960 01:11:04,240 --> 01:11:07,391 Havershaw. I trust you've not been wasting your time. 961 01:11:10,440 --> 01:11:14,831 - Spent a few useful moments with the small car? - Yes, sir. 962 01:11:14,960 --> 01:11:16,916 Based, then, on what you now know, 963 01:11:17,040 --> 01:11:20,350 what would you say are the chances of victory for the Douglas car? 964 01:11:20,480 --> 01:11:24,268 I would say that they range from slight to impossible. 965 01:11:24,400 --> 01:11:27,949 Havershaw, you are a rat after my own heart. 966 01:11:28,080 --> 01:11:30,640 Thank you, sir. 967 01:11:30,760 --> 01:11:33,149 Gentlemen, start your engines. 968 01:11:33,280 --> 01:11:36,750 [Engine Revving] 969 01:11:42,760 --> 01:11:45,194 [Loud Revving] 970 01:11:45,320 --> 01:11:47,834 [Weak Revving] 971 01:11:53,520 --> 01:11:55,112 [Engines Revving] 972 01:11:55,240 --> 01:11:58,596 [Tyres Squealing] 973 01:12:36,040 --> 01:12:38,554 You're giving it a nice ride. 974 01:12:48,040 --> 01:12:51,112 Okay to uncurl my toes now? We past everybody? 975 01:12:51,240 --> 01:12:54,835 - Everyone but Thorndyke. - Let's go to work. 976 01:12:54,960 --> 01:12:57,599 They're coming up on us, sir. 977 01:12:57,720 --> 01:12:59,676 Well, we're not too concerned, are we? 978 01:13:04,360 --> 01:13:06,430 Now, Havershaw, 979 01:13:06,560 --> 01:13:10,394 aren't we coming to that rather dangerous oily spot in the road? 980 01:13:10,520 --> 01:13:12,317 Coming right up, sir. 981 01:13:32,920 --> 01:13:36,390 Come on! Push! Push, you worm! 982 01:13:36,520 --> 01:13:38,670 [Engine Revving] 983 01:13:42,600 --> 01:13:44,158 Jim, that's water! 984 01:13:54,560 --> 01:13:56,630 Here we go! 985 01:13:58,280 --> 01:14:01,317 Mr Thorndyke, that isn't me! 986 01:14:05,480 --> 01:14:07,277 Give me something to wipe my goggles. 987 01:14:12,400 --> 01:14:15,153 Havershaw, you ever think of having a manicure? 988 01:14:16,240 --> 01:14:18,913 There they are. 989 01:14:19,040 --> 01:14:21,554 Now watch me blow them off the road. 990 01:14:23,280 --> 01:14:26,192 [Horn Honking] 991 01:14:26,320 --> 01:14:28,151 Who's the guy in the fur coat? 992 01:14:28,280 --> 01:14:29,713 [Crunching] 993 01:14:29,840 --> 01:14:32,752 This is no time for eating, you fool! 994 01:14:32,880 --> 01:14:34,996 Where are we? How far is Chinese Camp? 995 01:14:35,120 --> 01:14:39,830 What's the matter with you? Don't you even know how to open a map? 996 01:14:39,960 --> 01:14:43,589 [Low Growling] 997 01:14:43,720 --> 01:14:46,314 - [Snarling] - [Screaming] 998 01:14:51,880 --> 01:14:54,155 [Tyres Screeching] 999 01:14:55,560 --> 01:14:57,835 [Bear Whimpering] 1000 01:14:59,880 --> 01:15:01,199 [Bear Shrieking] 1001 01:15:04,960 --> 01:15:08,077 [Sighing] 1002 01:15:08,200 --> 01:15:10,589 [Growling] 1003 01:15:11,800 --> 01:15:14,598 - [Snarling] - [Screaming] 1004 01:15:14,720 --> 01:15:17,154 At the moment, the leaders of the race are approaching... 1005 01:15:17,280 --> 01:15:19,157 the historic mining towns of the mother lode. 1006 01:15:19,280 --> 01:15:21,874 In first position, as he moves past checkpoint three, 1007 01:15:22,000 --> 01:15:23,877 is Jim Douglas. 1008 01:15:24,000 --> 01:15:26,594 Peter Thorndyke in the Special has regained his relief driver... 1009 01:15:26,720 --> 01:15:29,678 and is rapidly making up lost ground as the two Pacemakers... 1010 01:15:29,800 --> 01:15:32,678 near the famous old mining community of Chinese Camp. 1011 01:15:32,800 --> 01:15:35,792 [Backfiring] 1012 01:15:35,920 --> 01:15:39,390 - Now what? - I don't know. We can't be out of gas so soon. 1013 01:15:42,960 --> 01:15:45,952 Here. Wait a minute. 1014 01:15:46,080 --> 01:15:49,311 - I got a suspicion. - What's the matter? 1015 01:15:49,440 --> 01:15:53,194 Just as I thought. Water. They did it again. 1016 01:15:53,320 --> 01:15:56,756 [Engine Roaring, Horn Honks] 1017 01:16:00,000 --> 01:16:02,878 - Now what do we do? - Give me the map. 1018 01:16:10,800 --> 01:16:14,031 All right. It looks like Chinese Camp's about three miles from here. 1019 01:16:14,160 --> 01:16:16,958 - Now, if we come down the... - Hey. 1020 01:16:21,200 --> 01:16:23,430 What goes? 1021 01:16:23,560 --> 01:16:26,199 No sweat, man. This is Uncle Wu's car. 1022 01:16:26,320 --> 01:16:28,914 You don't think he'd let anyone put it down, do ya? 1023 01:16:30,000 --> 01:16:31,831 E-Easy, fellas. 1024 01:16:35,600 --> 01:16:38,114 The Jim Douglas car appears to have run into trouble. 1025 01:16:38,240 --> 01:16:40,993 There has been no sign of him past checkpoint nine. 1026 01:16:41,120 --> 01:16:43,509 Peter Thorndyke is refuelling at Chinese Camp. 1027 01:16:45,040 --> 01:16:47,315 [Bell Dings] 1028 01:16:55,920 --> 01:16:59,117 Come on! Come on, will you! I'm in a hurry! 1029 01:16:59,240 --> 01:17:02,118 Sure thing. I tell Father. 1030 01:17:02,240 --> 01:17:05,596 [Speaking Chinese] 1031 01:17:05,720 --> 01:17:08,598 My father say, 1032 01:17:08,720 --> 01:17:10,676 "Hurry is waste. 1033 01:17:10,800 --> 01:17:13,872 Waste is cracked bowl which never know rice." 1034 01:17:14,000 --> 01:17:17,709 I don't care how cracked your father's rice bowl is! What I want... 1035 01:17:23,240 --> 01:17:26,073 [Bell Dinging Rapidly] 1036 01:17:30,960 --> 01:17:34,157 Hey! Some of you people get over here right away! 1037 01:17:34,280 --> 01:17:36,236 Okay, you're on your way. 1038 01:17:36,360 --> 01:17:40,035 - [All Cheering] - I'm getting out of here. 1039 01:17:40,160 --> 01:17:42,913 - [Engine Starts] - Not full. Can't go yet. 1040 01:17:43,040 --> 01:17:45,793 - Well, just you watch me. - [Tyres Screech] 1041 01:17:53,320 --> 01:17:55,629 [Gas Dribbling] 1042 01:17:57,680 --> 01:18:00,240 As we come to the midway point in the first day's racing, 1043 01:18:00,360 --> 01:18:02,794 Peter Thorndyke, after a delay at Chinese Camp, 1044 01:18:02,920 --> 01:18:05,229 is beginning to catch up with the rest of the field. 1045 01:18:19,600 --> 01:18:21,477 [Horn Blares] 1046 01:18:25,240 --> 01:18:28,710 [Laughing] That knocked him off the Christmas tree, sir. 1047 01:18:34,640 --> 01:18:36,596 [Tyres Screech] 1048 01:18:36,720 --> 01:18:40,474 This is our kind of terrain from here on out. All downhill. 1049 01:19:28,520 --> 01:19:32,399 How true it is that the best ways are the simplest ways after all. 1050 01:19:32,520 --> 01:19:35,318 - That's what I always say, sir... - Oh, shut up! 1051 01:19:35,440 --> 01:19:38,750 [Engine Idling] 1052 01:19:38,880 --> 01:19:43,032 [Engine Revs, Tyres Squeal] 1053 01:19:45,120 --> 01:19:46,951 [Tyres Screech] 1054 01:19:54,840 --> 01:19:58,674 We should be coming soon to what is either a rail tunnel or a bridge. 1055 01:19:58,800 --> 01:20:01,189 Oh, here's a tunnel. That must be it. 1056 01:20:24,600 --> 01:20:27,592 - [Tennessee] What are you doin'? - It's an elevator. 1057 01:20:27,720 --> 01:20:29,756 But Herbie doesn't fit. 1058 01:20:29,880 --> 01:20:32,440 Everybody out. 1059 01:20:35,160 --> 01:20:37,276 No sign of them. 1060 01:20:37,400 --> 01:20:40,153 You may open the wine now, Havershaw. 1061 01:20:44,480 --> 01:20:47,278 It's chilled the way you like it, sir. 1062 01:20:47,400 --> 01:20:50,597 [Jim] All right, give me a hand. All together now. 1063 01:20:54,680 --> 01:20:57,558 To you, sir. My unbounded admiration. 1064 01:20:57,680 --> 01:21:00,114 Thank you. 1065 01:21:00,240 --> 01:21:03,312 Mmm! You know something about champagne, sir? 1066 01:21:03,440 --> 01:21:07,069 Havershaw, if you tell me that the bubbles tickle your nose, 1067 01:21:07,200 --> 01:21:09,555 I shall probably kill you! 1068 01:21:10,880 --> 01:21:12,552 [Chokes] 1069 01:21:21,920 --> 01:21:24,354 Get rid of that slop! 1070 01:21:24,480 --> 01:21:26,835 [Engine Starts, Tyres Squeal] 1071 01:21:40,520 --> 01:21:43,671 Shouldn't that wheel have come off by now? 1072 01:21:43,800 --> 01:21:47,634 It's long overdue, sir. I'm terribly embarrassed by the delay. 1073 01:21:47,760 --> 01:21:51,150 - I don't know what could... - Stop whimpering! 1074 01:21:51,280 --> 01:21:54,397 I'll just give them a friendly nudge. 1075 01:22:02,480 --> 01:22:04,357 [Screeching] 1076 01:22:07,280 --> 01:22:09,669 Hey, where'd that wheel come from? 1077 01:22:13,320 --> 01:22:15,959 [Metal Scraping] 1078 01:22:16,080 --> 01:22:17,798 [Tyres Screeching] 1079 01:22:28,000 --> 01:22:30,275 Hold it! 1080 01:22:31,840 --> 01:22:33,831 Don't do anything sudden. 1081 01:22:33,960 --> 01:22:36,633 Is it all right if I just cry real soft? 1082 01:22:36,760 --> 01:22:39,911 Carole, put your feet back here on the bumper. 1083 01:22:40,040 --> 01:22:42,838 Come on. Now give me your hand. 1084 01:22:42,960 --> 01:22:45,838 Just let go. Let go. Give me your hand. 1085 01:22:45,960 --> 01:22:49,350 - I'm trying, but my mind don't get the message. - Come on. Come on. 1086 01:22:51,480 --> 01:22:54,313 Now come right over the top. 1087 01:22:55,360 --> 01:22:57,271 Atta boy. 1088 01:22:59,360 --> 01:23:02,796 All right. Let's get the spare wheel on and get Herbie back on the road. 1089 01:23:07,240 --> 01:23:10,869 Thorndyke again. He made a pizza out of it. 1090 01:23:12,360 --> 01:23:14,476 [Announcer] And now, here in Virginia City, 1091 01:23:14,600 --> 01:23:16,830 the terminal point for the first day of the El Dorado, 1092 01:23:16,960 --> 01:23:19,235 we're all looking down the road from the west. 1093 01:23:19,360 --> 01:23:21,874 And actually at any moment now, we should be seeing the car... 1094 01:23:22,000 --> 01:23:25,515 that will complete the first half of the El Dorado, the run for the gold. 1095 01:23:25,640 --> 01:23:28,950 Up in the judges stand the judges and the timers are ready. 1096 01:23:29,080 --> 01:23:33,278 - [Engine Roaring] - Just a moment. The first car is coming in sight right now. 1097 01:23:33,400 --> 01:23:36,392 He is really flying down the road. And there he goes by us. 1098 01:23:36,520 --> 01:23:38,272 [All Cheering] 1099 01:23:41,520 --> 01:23:43,317 [Metal Scraping] 1100 01:23:43,440 --> 01:23:46,034 You making it all right, Tennessee? 1101 01:23:47,960 --> 01:23:49,678 Ohh! 1102 01:23:49,800 --> 01:23:52,553 Aah! Aah! Aah! Aah! 1103 01:23:52,680 --> 01:23:55,752 [Tennessee Screams] Whoa! 1104 01:23:55,880 --> 01:23:57,677 Stop, Jim, will you! 1105 01:23:57,800 --> 01:24:00,155 - [Tennessee Screams] - Now, don't anybody breathe. 1106 01:24:02,840 --> 01:24:05,957 Ready? 1107 01:24:06,080 --> 01:24:08,071 [Thumping Sound] 1108 01:24:08,200 --> 01:24:10,634 [Metal Scraping] 1109 01:24:18,120 --> 01:24:20,236 Aaah! 1110 01:24:39,880 --> 01:24:42,314 Actually, at this hour only one car is unaccounted for. 1111 01:24:42,440 --> 01:24:44,874 There's been absolutely no word of the Douglas Special, 1112 01:24:45,000 --> 01:24:48,629 which figured so very prominently in the early stages of the race today. 1113 01:24:48,760 --> 01:24:53,311 Well, I see the judges are closing down for the night, and, by golly, so are we. 1114 01:24:53,440 --> 01:24:56,159 But we'll return to the El Dorado at 7:30 tomorrow morning... 1115 01:24:56,280 --> 01:24:59,989 to bring you the start of the second and the final lap back to Yosemite Valley. 1116 01:25:00,120 --> 01:25:01,917 Good night, everyone. 1117 01:25:09,400 --> 01:25:12,312 [Rattling] 1118 01:25:20,280 --> 01:25:23,477 [Blowtorch Hissing] 1119 01:25:23,600 --> 01:25:26,433 A little bird's nest soup never hurt anyone. 1120 01:25:26,560 --> 01:25:28,198 Thank you. 1121 01:25:30,880 --> 01:25:32,996 Oh, thanks. I hope this holds together. 1122 01:25:33,120 --> 01:25:35,111 I'm puttin' welds on top of welds. 1123 01:25:35,240 --> 01:25:38,038 [Engine Cranking] 1124 01:25:43,120 --> 01:25:44,917 [Cranking Continues] 1125 01:25:45,040 --> 01:25:47,315 [Engine Stops] 1126 01:25:47,440 --> 01:25:49,396 [Sighs] 1127 01:25:49,520 --> 01:25:51,829 Mr Wu, the wiring is mostly all burned off. 1128 01:25:51,960 --> 01:25:56,909 The cylinder walls are scored; the carburettor's a mess; the body's sprung. 1129 01:25:57,040 --> 01:26:00,794 This little car ripped itself to pieces trying to get us here. 1130 01:26:00,920 --> 01:26:03,036 It gave us everything it's got. 1131 01:26:03,160 --> 01:26:06,118 Now, maybe we can patch it back together. I don't know. 1132 01:26:06,240 --> 01:26:09,437 But how can I send it back into that rat race tomorrow? 1133 01:26:09,560 --> 01:26:11,949 It's got nothing left to give. 1134 01:26:17,520 --> 01:26:21,354 It's your car. What do you say? 1135 01:26:24,920 --> 01:26:27,673 [Sighs] 1136 01:26:27,800 --> 01:26:30,997 A wise man once said, 1137 01:26:31,120 --> 01:26:33,680 "When you come to last page, 1138 01:26:35,280 --> 01:26:37,236 close the book." 1139 01:27:18,280 --> 01:27:22,193 You let that little car get under your skin, didn't you? 1140 01:27:22,320 --> 01:27:24,595 I don't know. 1141 01:27:26,880 --> 01:27:30,350 There's a lot of gloop been written about, uh, 1142 01:27:30,480 --> 01:27:33,358 the bond between a man and his automobile and... 1143 01:27:35,080 --> 01:27:38,152 how he hates it sometimes, mostly how he loves it. 1144 01:27:39,880 --> 01:27:41,871 He showers gifts on it... 1145 01:27:42,000 --> 01:27:46,039 in the way of accessories and all that. 1146 01:27:46,160 --> 01:27:50,597 He gets hysterical if somebody scratches the paint or... 1147 01:27:50,720 --> 01:27:54,838 makes it lose face on the freeway. 1148 01:27:54,960 --> 01:27:58,669 Maybe some of those feelings got into the machinery. I don't know. 1149 01:28:00,640 --> 01:28:03,313 Tennessee thinks so. 1150 01:28:03,440 --> 01:28:05,715 Don't you? 1151 01:28:07,520 --> 01:28:10,512 There is something real about that little car, 1152 01:28:12,160 --> 01:28:15,072 something that doesn't even have a name. 1153 01:28:18,600 --> 01:28:22,673 What I don't understand is, out of the millions of people in the world, 1154 01:28:22,800 --> 01:28:26,156 why it picked a dogeared second-rater like me. 1155 01:28:30,280 --> 01:28:33,431 You stood up for it once. 1156 01:28:33,560 --> 01:28:36,199 I guess it thought you were... 1157 01:28:36,320 --> 01:28:38,834 worth belonging to. 1158 01:28:42,400 --> 01:28:44,675 I understand that. 1159 01:28:56,040 --> 01:28:58,156 [Car Approaching] 1160 01:28:59,680 --> 01:29:04,470 Ah, Douglas. Didn't mean to disturb you. 1161 01:29:04,600 --> 01:29:06,989 - We'll just take the car and go. - What are you talking about? 1162 01:29:07,120 --> 01:29:09,395 I understand that you are out of the race. 1163 01:29:09,520 --> 01:29:11,795 What does that have to do with you? 1164 01:29:11,920 --> 01:29:14,480 Speaking as the new owner of the car, 1165 01:29:14,600 --> 01:29:17,034 I'd regard your question as impertinent. 1166 01:29:17,160 --> 01:29:20,596 - I'm going to hoist it up and drag it out. - Hold it! 1167 01:29:20,720 --> 01:29:23,473 Who said you were the new owner of the car? 1168 01:29:23,600 --> 01:29:26,160 Perhaps Mr Wu would like to explain how he wagered the car... 1169 01:29:26,280 --> 01:29:28,794 on the outcome of the race. 1170 01:29:28,920 --> 01:29:33,948 Even as you, I believed in the car; I thought it would win. 1171 01:29:35,280 --> 01:29:37,396 More honestly, 1172 01:29:37,520 --> 01:29:40,796 I could not resist the odds. 1173 01:29:40,920 --> 01:29:44,515 Thank you. 1174 01:29:44,640 --> 01:29:48,553 Good sir, would you say that this is a compact car? 1175 01:29:50,480 --> 01:29:52,436 You do not answer. 1176 01:29:52,560 --> 01:29:55,313 Well, let me tell you that you have never seen a compact car... 1177 01:29:55,440 --> 01:29:57,829 until you see what I'm going to do with this. 1178 01:29:57,960 --> 01:30:01,270 Mr Douglas, I have a friend with a claw-and-hook... 1179 01:30:01,400 --> 01:30:04,278 auto wrecking company in San Francisco, 1180 01:30:04,400 --> 01:30:06,868 and he's going to work on your car. 1181 01:30:07,000 --> 01:30:09,230 Maybe he'll transform it into a birdbath. 1182 01:30:09,360 --> 01:30:13,592 Or what about a nice doormat so I can wipe my feet on it every day? 1183 01:30:13,720 --> 01:30:16,757 It's too bad this thing doesn't have the gumption... 1184 01:30:16,880 --> 01:30:19,189 to get up to the starting line this morning. 1185 01:30:19,320 --> 01:30:21,550 I should have enjoyed beating it. 1186 01:30:21,680 --> 01:30:24,114 - Ohh! - Why, you! 1187 01:30:24,240 --> 01:30:26,470 Take your hand... Get your hand off... 1188 01:30:27,880 --> 01:30:29,552 [Engine Starts] 1189 01:30:29,680 --> 01:30:31,796 [Jim Grunts] 1190 01:30:34,720 --> 01:30:37,154 [Engine Revving] 1191 01:30:47,440 --> 01:30:50,000 - [Yells] - [Turkey Gobbling] 1192 01:30:50,120 --> 01:30:53,112 Stop! Herbie, stop! 1193 01:30:53,240 --> 01:30:56,118 - [Panting] - Hey, you know something? 1194 01:30:56,240 --> 01:30:58,196 Small car very angry. 1195 01:30:58,320 --> 01:31:00,788 And very strong. 1196 01:31:00,920 --> 01:31:03,115 The strength of 40 horses. 1197 01:31:03,240 --> 01:31:06,277 What do you think about that race coming up? 1198 01:31:06,400 --> 01:31:08,755 You know, I think now... 1199 01:31:08,880 --> 01:31:13,078 is chance to remove egg foo yung off of face. 1200 01:31:13,200 --> 01:31:16,317 Well, this morning, the second and the final lap of the El Dorado. 1201 01:31:16,440 --> 01:31:20,035 From Virginia City to Yosemite, the run for the gold. 1202 01:31:20,160 --> 01:31:22,594 Out there we see in first position and all ready to go... 1203 01:31:22,720 --> 01:31:26,429 Peter Thorndyke in his Thorndyke Special. 1204 01:31:26,560 --> 01:31:29,074 [Engine Revving] 1205 01:31:31,720 --> 01:31:34,109 [Rattling, Revving] 1206 01:31:34,240 --> 01:31:38,518 Hey! 1207 01:31:38,640 --> 01:31:41,677 These mechanics have done a real fine job in keying these engines up. 1208 01:31:41,800 --> 01:31:44,519 Come on, baby. Come on. Save it for the race. 1209 01:31:44,640 --> 01:31:47,074 One more foul-up like this, Douglas, you're disqualified. 1210 01:31:48,480 --> 01:31:50,835 It seemed to be trying to get at us, sir. 1211 01:31:50,960 --> 01:31:54,350 Of course it was, Havershaw! There's no use trying to blink the fact. 1212 01:31:54,480 --> 01:31:56,471 It's either us or it this time. 1213 01:31:59,880 --> 01:32:03,156 [Crowd Shouting, Chattering] 1214 01:32:03,280 --> 01:32:05,999 We're now getting reports from our checkpoint number 14. 1215 01:32:06,120 --> 01:32:08,429 This one tells us that the Thorndyke car... 1216 01:32:08,560 --> 01:32:11,233 is still holding first position at this time. 1217 01:32:11,360 --> 01:32:13,396 And while here in Virginia City, 1218 01:32:13,520 --> 01:32:16,034 we're preparing to dispatch the last of our contestants. 1219 01:32:16,160 --> 01:32:18,037 That would be the Jim Douglas Special. 1220 01:32:18,160 --> 01:32:21,630 Hang tight. This may be a fast takeoff. 1221 01:32:21,760 --> 01:32:23,955 [Engine Revving] 1222 01:32:24,080 --> 01:32:26,799 Now. 1223 01:33:03,360 --> 01:33:06,716 - Good stuff, Herb. - No more shortcuts like that last one. 1224 01:33:06,840 --> 01:33:09,229 Oh, this won't be anything like that last one. 1225 01:33:09,360 --> 01:33:11,157 [Tyres Squealing] 1226 01:33:30,640 --> 01:33:32,915 Thorndyke. 1227 01:33:33,040 --> 01:33:35,429 Nice going, Herbie. We've almost got him. 1228 01:33:35,560 --> 01:33:37,790 Hooray. 1229 01:33:45,000 --> 01:33:48,879 - What fool laid out these streets? - But you're driving superbly. 1230 01:33:50,320 --> 01:33:54,029 Hey, you got something against driving on the streets? 1231 01:33:57,880 --> 01:34:00,678 - Any sign of them? - Not a glimmer, sir. 1232 01:34:04,320 --> 01:34:08,552 Very well, then. Now I've finished being Generous George. 1233 01:34:22,240 --> 01:34:24,276 He's moving up. 1234 01:34:33,720 --> 01:34:35,836 There are times like this... 1235 01:34:35,960 --> 01:34:38,713 when I really don't like myself very much. 1236 01:34:40,920 --> 01:34:42,876 What happened to it? 1237 01:34:43,000 --> 01:34:46,675 I'd say it's gone for that last big lube job up yonder. 1238 01:34:46,800 --> 01:34:48,916 [Engine Revving] 1239 01:34:51,280 --> 01:34:53,077 Ohh! Ohh! 1240 01:34:53,200 --> 01:34:56,033 - [Revving Continues] - Ohh! 1241 01:35:20,960 --> 01:35:22,916 Here it comes again, sir. 1242 01:35:23,040 --> 01:35:25,395 Havershaw, I am not a cowardly man, 1243 01:35:25,520 --> 01:35:28,751 but I am beginning to sense that that thing is out to get me. 1244 01:35:28,880 --> 01:35:31,838 Now, now. None of that, sir. We're not losing our nerve, are we? 1245 01:35:31,960 --> 01:35:34,520 Blast you, Havershaw! How dare you patronize me. 1246 01:35:34,640 --> 01:35:36,631 I am not losing my nerve! 1247 01:35:36,760 --> 01:35:39,115 No, sir. No, sir. Of course not, sir. No, no. 1248 01:35:45,960 --> 01:35:48,997 [Rattling Sound] 1249 01:35:49,120 --> 01:35:52,715 I think Herbie did something to himself that last fall. 1250 01:35:52,840 --> 01:35:54,796 What do you mean? 1251 01:35:54,920 --> 01:35:58,674 Well... like maybe he won't hang together much longer. 1252 01:35:58,800 --> 01:36:00,597 [Rattling Continues] 1253 01:36:05,600 --> 01:36:08,114 [Tyres Screeching] 1254 01:36:08,240 --> 01:36:09,958 [Yells] 1255 01:36:14,160 --> 01:36:16,720 - What happened to Thorndyke? - I don't know. 1256 01:36:16,840 --> 01:36:19,115 It was like he disappeared. 1257 01:36:19,240 --> 01:36:21,037 [Muffled Shouting, Banging] 1258 01:36:21,160 --> 01:36:24,550 - Do you hear something? - It sounds like one of the cylinders. 1259 01:36:24,680 --> 01:36:27,353 That's impossible. The cylinders are in the back. 1260 01:36:27,480 --> 01:36:29,675 That's a point I find puzzling. 1261 01:36:30,400 --> 01:36:31,913 Get me out of here! 1262 01:36:36,840 --> 01:36:38,876 - Oh, my... - Get that side! 1263 01:36:39,000 --> 01:36:41,560 Goodness. Oh. 1264 01:36:44,160 --> 01:36:45,957 Here. Turn him around. 1265 01:36:46,080 --> 01:36:48,435 Okay, on your way. 1266 01:36:50,160 --> 01:36:52,276 Let's go! 1267 01:36:57,320 --> 01:36:59,515 Havershaw! 1268 01:37:01,240 --> 01:37:03,834 The leaders have now passed the final checkpoint. 1269 01:37:03,960 --> 01:37:07,350 We're now moving outside, and we should be seeing them at the finish line in a few minutes. 1270 01:37:07,480 --> 01:37:11,951 The word is, the Douglas car is in the lead, but the Thorndyke car is moving up. 1271 01:37:16,400 --> 01:37:18,960 [Metal Clanking] 1272 01:37:23,760 --> 01:37:25,671 [Rattling] 1273 01:37:25,800 --> 01:37:27,950 Uh-oh. 1274 01:37:28,080 --> 01:37:31,311 I think we got a problem. 1275 01:37:31,440 --> 01:37:33,715 Carole, turn around. 1276 01:37:35,440 --> 01:37:38,432 Grab hold of that strap and pull. 1277 01:37:41,240 --> 01:37:43,754 [Hissing] 1278 01:37:52,040 --> 01:37:54,793 - [Groans] - You okay? 1279 01:37:54,920 --> 01:37:57,229 - Fine... Look! - [Rattling] 1280 01:37:57,360 --> 01:37:59,112 There's another one. 1281 01:37:59,240 --> 01:38:01,231 I got it! 1282 01:38:03,040 --> 01:38:05,713 - What goes on? - Just keep drivin'! 1283 01:38:05,840 --> 01:38:08,912 Try not to think about what I'm doing! 1284 01:38:11,960 --> 01:38:14,679 - Well, that's that. What's... Aah! - [Rip] 1285 01:38:16,840 --> 01:38:19,035 I can't weld that! 1286 01:38:20,240 --> 01:38:22,356 Give me your hand! 1287 01:38:24,560 --> 01:38:26,630 What are we gonna do, jump? 1288 01:38:26,760 --> 01:38:29,354 - No! Pull! - Pull? 1289 01:38:29,480 --> 01:38:31,471 Whoa! 1290 01:38:31,600 --> 01:38:35,832 Whoa! Jim! Help! 1291 01:38:35,960 --> 01:38:40,272 I think you better stop before someone gets hurt. 1292 01:38:41,680 --> 01:38:43,796 No dice. Herbie doesn't want to stop. 1293 01:38:49,760 --> 01:38:51,557 There it is. 1294 01:38:51,680 --> 01:38:54,672 I'll bomb the thing off the road once and for all! 1295 01:38:54,800 --> 01:38:57,678 [Horn Blaring] 1296 01:38:57,800 --> 01:38:59,916 [Blaring] 1297 01:39:11,120 --> 01:39:13,190 [Horn Blaring] 1298 01:39:13,320 --> 01:39:16,039 Rotten sportsmanship, if you ask me. 1299 01:39:16,160 --> 01:39:19,675 Here at the finish, we're still waiting for our first glimpse of the leaders. 1300 01:39:23,800 --> 01:39:25,791 Yes. Yes, there they are! 1301 01:39:25,920 --> 01:39:28,957 The Thorndyke car now seems to have a slight edge on the Douglas car, 1302 01:39:29,080 --> 01:39:31,196 which is hanging right in there. 1303 01:39:31,320 --> 01:39:33,675 You have him now, sir. Don't falter. 1304 01:39:33,800 --> 01:39:36,678 I'm not going to falter, you dimwit. 1305 01:39:38,040 --> 01:39:39,792 [Cracking Sound] 1306 01:39:51,600 --> 01:39:55,275 Good-o, sir. Good-o. You can't lose. 1307 01:39:55,400 --> 01:39:57,709 You can't possibly lo... 1308 01:40:14,080 --> 01:40:17,072 [Cheering] 1309 01:40:20,080 --> 01:40:21,991 W-We won! [Gasps] We won! 1310 01:40:22,120 --> 01:40:23,951 Oh! 1311 01:40:24,080 --> 01:40:28,232 The little car takes first... and third place. 1312 01:40:28,360 --> 01:40:30,157 Aaah! 1313 01:40:38,480 --> 01:40:41,552 [Crash] 1314 01:40:41,680 --> 01:40:44,114 [All Laughing] 1315 01:40:45,520 --> 01:40:47,476 [Tennessee Yelling] 1316 01:40:47,600 --> 01:40:50,114 [All Chattering] 1317 01:40:51,600 --> 01:40:53,830 [Photographers Shouting, Crowd Cheering] 1318 01:41:00,080 --> 01:41:03,197 Do what? Kiss? You better believe it. Come here. 1319 01:41:05,520 --> 01:41:08,114 - [Photographers Chattering] - [Camera Shutters Clicking] 1320 01:41:19,920 --> 01:41:23,117 "Couldn't lose," I think you said. 1321 01:41:23,240 --> 01:41:26,357 I don't like to remind you, sir, but if only you'd read the terms... 1322 01:41:26,480 --> 01:41:28,596 of that stupid wager you made with Mr Wu... 1323 01:41:28,720 --> 01:41:31,473 Havershaw, you're despicable. 1324 01:41:33,040 --> 01:41:36,271 [Laughing] 1325 01:41:38,240 --> 01:41:41,038 Havershaw, I shan't pretend that I don't know what you're thinking. 1326 01:41:41,160 --> 01:41:45,119 However, I pride myself on being a good judge of character. 1327 01:41:45,240 --> 01:41:50,439 And when I ask myself, "Could this man be capable of such an act of pettiness and... 1328 01:41:52,200 --> 01:41:54,509 base ingratitude..." 1329 01:41:54,640 --> 01:41:56,915 I accept that as your answer. 1330 01:42:00,360 --> 01:42:02,351 [Laughs, Shrieks] 1331 01:42:05,600 --> 01:42:08,478 - Thanks, Herbie. So long, Mr Wu. - Goodbye. 1332 01:42:08,600 --> 01:42:10,397 - Goodbye, Mr Wu. - Bye, Tennessee. 1333 01:42:10,520 --> 01:42:12,670 So long, Jim. 1334 01:42:12,800 --> 01:42:15,792 It's none of my business, but where are you going on your honeymoon? 1335 01:42:15,920 --> 01:42:18,673 We don't know. Herb hasn't told us yet. 1336 01:42:18,800 --> 01:42:21,234 - [Door Closes] - Let's go, Herb. 1337 01:42:24,120 --> 01:42:26,236 Goodbye, Herbie. 1338 01:42:42,400 --> 01:42:45,153 [Beep, Beep]