Staggering to think that back then, that '54 Packard was only as old as a VR Commodore is now. These are fascinating videos from the past, thanks for these uploads.
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I remember watching it in 1979 when I was 15, to me it was the best thing on tv at the time, quite an anomaly even then, amongst the drivel. Wish I could find the 6 other programs on vhs on eBay, but unlikely. Maybe ABC will release it on TH-cam as part of its archive series. I've noticed they've put up some torque excepted. Glad you like the program!
Great to see these posted in TH-cam. They bring back memories. 0:55 - Not sure Ferrari (back then) were synonymous with engineering excellence. In later years and perhaps now they may be, but many early Ferrari's were poorly designed and built. Some even used rear indicator lights that were available for trailers, and their interior design/reliability was poor. The early Ferrari V8 and V12's also suffered from concerning reliability issues that (aside from some of them having their root cause as parts clearance and/or machining tolerance issues, they) were associated with eye watering costs.
The Mercedes Benz 300SL is meant to be driven hard. They had a fuel injected engine and 4 speed manual transmission. At the time, they were the fastest production car in the world. They had a top speed in excess of 160mph. Most family cars aren’t even that fast. Bear in mind that the Mercedes Benz gullwing had a six cylinder engine and was naturally aspirated. If it had a supercharger fitted, it would have been a very scary car.
The Mercedes Gullwing 300 is one of the most beautiful designs ever. They’re worth around US$5m now. Those were the days, when an automotive journalist from down under could get to drive cars worth, literally, tens of millions of dollars today , and do so all in one episode.
I don't know where the o.p. got that idea. 🤷♂️🤦♂️ (Probably some dim memories, from rheumy-eyed glances back at yesteryear. Y'know - when all old things were undoubtedly better than any new! 👴👴) Expensive foreign cars are frequently driven by Strayan motoring journos (+ some hacks) on track and Australian public roads, for multiple Australian publications.
@@ronanrogers4127 who cares about what they are worth in US currency? I certainly don’t, because we are not in the USA. I know someone who owned a Mercedes Benz 300sl.
One small error: the Corvette was introduced halfway through the '53 model year and was considered a '53 model, rather than a '54. Small peanuts, however. Carry on, Peter. :-)
The Ferrari Peter is driving is a rebodied 275 Ferrari as far as im aware the original car was written off then using the chassis and running gear to make this attempt at a Monza or Testaross ish 50s style race car.
Dave I copied these 3 episodes from vhs tape marque vol 3. I've tried to find vol 1 and 2 tapes but to no avail. found vol 3 at charity shops many years ago.
That sound though... That’s a 1955 C1, just a couple of years after the first “prototype” model in ‘53. These were the first V8 corvettes, but they weren’t really popular until they started getting the fuel injected V8 and side flashes in ‘57.
One of the best journalists around. You should read into his cross dressing to understand why. He was an exceptionally brave person right to his death in 2009.
Staggering to think that back then, that '54 Packard was only as old as a VR Commodore is now. These are fascinating videos from the past, thanks for these uploads.
Love seeing these cars being driven the way they were meant to by an expert.
I remember watching this as a kid 45 years ago. Time really flies, and the old cars in this are really ancient now!
The production quality would definitely stand up today
Thanks for putting these up. The search continues.
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@Elijah Mustafa Instablaster =)
Yep, great stuff adoz56, I can't get enough. Call me old fashion but its tv without the bs.
I remember watching it in 1979 when I was 15, to me it was the best thing on tv at the time, quite an anomaly even then, amongst the drivel. Wish I could find the 6 other programs on vhs on eBay, but unlikely. Maybe ABC will release it on TH-cam as part of its archive series. I've noticed they've put up some torque excepted. Glad you like the program!
Great to see these posted in TH-cam. They bring back memories.
0:55 - Not sure Ferrari (back then) were synonymous with engineering excellence.
In later years and perhaps now they may be, but many early Ferrari's were poorly designed and built.
Some even used rear indicator lights that were available for trailers, and their interior design/reliability was poor.
The early Ferrari V8 and V12's also suffered from concerning reliability issues that (aside from some of them having their root cause as parts clearance and/or machining tolerance issues, they) were associated with eye watering costs.
I wonder if the owner of the 300sl gull wing knew that Peter was going to fang the car around like that!
The 300SL and the Ferrari might be part of Lindsay Fox’s collection.
The Mercedes Benz 300SL is meant to be driven hard. They had a fuel injected engine and 4 speed manual transmission. At the time, they were the fastest production car in the world. They had a top speed in excess of 160mph. Most family cars aren’t even that fast. Bear in mind that the Mercedes Benz gullwing had a six cylinder engine and was naturally aspirated. If it had a supercharger fitted, it would have been a very scary car.
The Mercedes Gullwing 300 is one of the most beautiful designs ever. They’re worth around US$5m now.
Those were the days, when an automotive journalist from down under could get to drive cars worth, literally, tens of millions of dollars today , and do so all in one episode.
And throw them about also!
I don't know where the o.p. got that idea. 🤷♂️🤦♂️ (Probably some dim memories, from rheumy-eyed glances back at yesteryear. Y'know - when all old things were undoubtedly better than any new! 👴👴)
Expensive foreign cars are frequently driven by Strayan motoring journos (+ some hacks) on track and Australian public roads, for multiple Australian publications.
@@ronanrogers4127 who cares about what they are worth in US currency? I certainly don’t, because we are not in the USA. I know someone who owned a Mercedes Benz 300sl.
Cheers from 2024 Canberra mate.
Look at that Ferrari on an open road!!
Give me that Mercedes Benz “gullwing”!! I know about driving those. I’ve owned cars with similar running gear.
The 1979 marque series was released on ABC video tapes in 3 volumes in 1986.
Hi do you have any more Torque episodes?
My father and I used to watch them in 2015-6 just before his death. Happy memories.
One small error: the Corvette was introduced halfway through the '53 model year and was considered a '53 model, rather than a '54. Small peanuts, however. Carry on, Peter. :-)
Alfa Romeo they're The only car has got factory rust
NASH had quite a few cars with PininFarina designs,,,
The Ferrari Peter is driving is a rebodied 275 Ferrari as far as im aware the original car was written off then using the chassis and running gear to make this attempt at a Monza or Testaross ish 50s style race car.
OFF TOPIC BUT TO THROW AROUND A GULLWING LIKE THIS IS BRAVE AND HE MUST HAVE NO IDEA OF IT'S FUTURE VALUE...
@@margonewman6086 Any idea of the price of a 300SL in '79?
@@margonewman6086 Wherret was a pretty decent pedaller though.
Dave I copied these 3 episodes from vhs tape marque vol 3. I've tried to find vol 1 and 2 tapes but to no avail. found vol 3 at charity shops many years ago.
Cool
Lancia Monte Carlo........wont stop
The Corvette debuted in 1953. Not 54!
That music is bad in this episode, over the top
I'm ashamed to say the music made me think of a flowery sun-hat and a flowing dress....
Kelvin H you and Peter would have got on good together.
How is it Even Possible to get the release date of the First Corvette Wrong? Even if you don’t call yourself a motoring journalist?🙉😒
The incidental music, especially in the first bracket, is _perplexingly_ shitty. 😵💫🙉
That must be the plainest, most boring looking Corvette I've ever seen?
That sound though...
That’s a 1955 C1, just a couple of years after the first “prototype” model in ‘53. These were the first V8 corvettes, but they weren’t really popular until they started getting the fuel injected V8 and side flashes in ‘57.
This dude cracks me up. He became a cross dresser as an older guy. Yup. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahahahahahaha
One of the best journalists around. You should read into his cross dressing to understand why. He was an exceptionally brave person right to his death in 2009.
Are you going to post the same comment in every video?
Did his private life have any impact on his professional life or on you?
Hopefully the bigoted gronk met his own premature end, @@williamegler8771, shortly after his tedious comments here, 3yrs ago.
Cross dresser Pete
It takes a real man to wear a dress! ;-) Thanks for all those shows when I was young, Peter.
Dull and uninteresting comment
So? What the guy did in his personal life isn’t important to us. Obviously affects you, diddums.
He’s a lumberjack and he’s ok
This dude roadtested a whole load of cars and ended off roadtesting being female!