Awesome Thread... [Automotive Edition]

[eizbaer]

That later clip is a 3D rendering, though, right?

As far as I understood it that was the actual rear view cam of the bike going in front…

 

[DaBoom]

Looks like a recreation of that event in a game, or something.

Not that the genuine footage is any less spectacular.

 

[marcos_eirik]

This probably also belongs here:

 

[Labcoatguy]

I'm sure it's an awesome race car, but that livery makes it look like a very surprised tree frog.

 

[marcos_eirik]

I'm sure it's an awesome race car, but that livery makes it look like a very surprised tree frog.

Sounds about right. That livery (Hippie livery) is from the 70s, so everyone were most likely on drugs...

 

[CraigB]

Every once in a while I run across something I've never heard of, today it's the Kellison J-5.

Jalopy Journal article on the history of the cars.

And the car I found on Reddit that lead me to the JJ.

 

[Eye-Q]

Granted, it's a bit impractical to do a 270 to the right when you want to turn left (at 1:20min), but oh well...

 

[GRtak]

The thumbnail made me wonder what this was.

 

[Eye-Q]

Continuing with the "1 of 1" theme:

 

[DanRoM]

The want is strong. Very, very strong.

 

[DanRoM]

 

[jack_christie]

Amazing collection:

 

[jack_christie]

Hooptie Price is Right

 

[jack_christie]

RS6 blast in the Black Forest:

 

[Eye-Q]

OK, the engine is in the foreground so the perspective makes it look bigger as if it would be the same distance away from the camera as the car, but still...

 

[GRtak]

Harry's Garage (YouTube) is having his Countach engine and trans rebuilt. He has a couple of videos covering it and his other Lamborghini engine project. The garage that is doing the work has a channel on YT too.

 

[Redliner]

OK, the engine is in the foreground so the perspective makes it look bigger as if it would be the same distance away from the camera as the car, but still...

Reminds me of that anecdote (probably false, but still amusing) that when Marcello Gandini arrived at the factory, Bizzarrini told him "Ah, you're the guy that' s gonna design the engine cover." and he said "No, I am gonna design the car." to which Bizzarrini answered "Exactly, the engine cover."

 

[73GMCSprint]

Harry's Garage (YouTube) is having his Countach engine and trans rebuilt. He has a couple of videos covering it and his other Lamborghini engine project. The garage that is doing the work has a channel on YT too.

Tyrrell's Classic Workshop. Both are awesome channels.

 

[Alasondro Alegré]

Have You Ever Liked Your Car So Much You Stuck It On The Wall? Joakim Bonnier Did. He Drove This Brm V12 Powered Mclaren M5a To Sixth Place In The 1968 Italian Grand Prix

 

[Matt2000]

That is very awesome, but would you ever feel safe walking past it?