Editor Sam Smith knows what it's like to be tossed the keys to a pricey vintage racer. From the second you jump behind the wheel to the moment you climb back out, your brain is at war with your heart. On the one hand, this is a valuable piece of history. On the other, you may never get the chance to experience it at full wail ever again. If you're smart, you'll tell your brain to shut the hell up for a few minutes.

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Alex Buncome found himself behind the wheel of the ex-Fangio Jaguar C-Type during this year's Monaco Historic Grand Prix. He managed to stick the car on pole by wringing its neck around the famous course. Judging by the video below, he would have had an easier time wrestling an actual jaguar around the track. Check out the insanity below, and tell us you wouldn't do the same.


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Zach Bowman
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Zach Bowman is an editor with Road & Track. He splits his time between building Project Ugly Horse, an EcoBoost Fox Body Mustang, and hoping his ancient Cummins stays together. He's covered the automotive industry since 2007, and digs anything weird or built in a shed. Bonus points for weird things built in sheds.