Matt, your father's passion for preserving the history of American motorcycling truly shows in the ultimate wealth of knowledge that YOU possess! All honor and respect!
Rockwell hardness 62 or higher nickle steel, would be my bet. The frame on the bicycle I threw papers from in the early '60's was about that same weight and shape! It had brakes and it was scary enough!
These boardtrackers are in my opinion among the most beautiful machines ever created. So simple yet so gorgious. One day i'll either make a full replica or buy one. Amazing museum!
How it feels to have one the best jobs in the world? This ones restoration makes justice because it is so unique and beautiful bike, to see it all it's glory.
It is not just rare to view such an artifact that transcends engineering and the technology of the time. It is as inspiring as the incredible sound of the engine. Thank you for sharing.
02:00 it must be fancy, my grandma had a bowl like that (the drip bowl you are using under the bike) for her holiday candies "for company". who could vote down this presentation? not me.
I’m speechless man!! And that’s not easy for me to be speechless. What an historical treasure that is. I’m once again impressed beyond words. Thank you for sharing that bikes journey with us all. ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I am so amazed at the engineering of these old engines. I call it "caveman engineering". It worked, but... Compared to what we have now. I'm surprised it ever worked. It's like the early Saturn missions compared to SpaceX. How we got to the moon is perplexing. The same goes for these old engines. Fascinating...
In the 1960's in new Zealand, the Vintage car clubs magazine, Beaded Wheels, had a lot of motorcycle history published, especially the beach racing scene of the 1920's. it was big thing in those days and a lot of similar machines were imported just for racing. It's great to hear one actually running.
Thanks for the opportunity to hear such a incredible motorcycle run I’ve watched all the videos and have really enjoyed them all again thanks for the work you do
ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!! Just visited the museum and geeked out on this bike for roughly 30 minutes. Lo and behold I found the video of it running!! THANK YOU MATT!!!
visited this brilliant place 2 months ago, kind of a pilgrimage. the Reading Standard was the stand out exhibit. exactly as he described it’s like a swiss watch. my favourite shop in the whole world !
Being in charge of vast array of Stradivarius motorcycles and also being the virtuoso....Matt....you have my undiying respect...your dad rubbed off on you...and its beautiful.
That would be absolutely insane to ride, no brakes or throttle! We complain about having a heat shield over an exhaust pipe today and that literally is shooting flames on your legs lol. such an amazing piece of history and a gorgeous bike! Thank you for sharing it!
THAT... was one of the most exciting TH-cam videos I have seen in a LONG time. Wow! What a gorgeous Blast from the Past! 111 mph on that wild thing... NO throttle... NO clutch... no BRAKES?? On a splintered BOARD TRACK?? It goes to show the level of watch-precision technology that was around even near (and before!) the turn of the Century. THANKS GUYS!
My dad just got himself a harley, I got one too, me and him are taking a road trip next year and your museum is one of our stops forsure! Can't wait to meet you, we love your videos.
These V twin board track racers are so beautiful, like works of art. It's the purity of the lines. I'd love to ride one, maybe one with a throttle! Cheers from Western Australia
Mad Respect Matt! What an incredible machine. You said it best. It looks like the men that made it, made it to a raised standard. The details are amazing. I donated another $20. It was worth it for just this video alone. I'm also a little outta breath! Absolutely LOVE this channel! I've been sharing the heck outta your channel. And, would encourage others to do the same.
The thing I love about finding these videos.... it's nice to see all the different old bikes and the stories and all as I love me some old iron, but to then hear and see them run is amazing! Thank you for all the effort to make the videos and also for sharing the amazing collection you all have. Visiting this place in person is definitely on my bucket list!
That was so very cool. It had to be something crazy in its time. Thank you so much for sharing that. Also, thanks for knowing about the mechanics and history and sharing that with us.
What a beautiful sound! 1000cc of raw power from a watchmaker motor! The precision and aesthetics of the engine design are amazing for that era. A piece of work for sure
Your a daredevil sitting still. You can only imagine the crazy guys it took to actually ride that beautiful thing. If your dad and his friend had left it original, you wouldn't have been able to do that performance. Bravo! He's smiling
Talk about a table Centerpiece! WOW. That little parlor area setting with the antique settees, the Persian Rug, the wonderful big sturdy table, and other Objects D' Art has now seeded an idea of what and how I'll create a room onto my house with my antique furniture, art, rugs and vintage motorcycles; 1948 Norton 500 ES2 - 1953 BSA 650 Golden Flash - 1956 BSA 500 Shooting Star - 1966 Honda 450 Cafe Racer - 1965 Harley Davidson XLCH - 1955 Schwinn Phantom bicycle - 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible - 1984 Jaguar XJS HE V12 Coupe - my Fathers 1932 Ford hot rod, and a fully restored Cadillac Coach co. Horse Buggy - two restored horse sleighs - saddles, tack, + Antique Clocks, leaded stained glass windows, 8 leaded beveled cut glass Oak bookcases, Ball Room Cut Crystal Chandelier, Stainglass shade Arts and Crafts lamps, Victorian Era ornamental curtain rods, Persian Rugs, Bent Glass Victorian Fumed Oak China cabinet, Hammered Copperware, Hammered Aluminum ware, Antique Pewter and Silver serving sets, Majolica, Bronze Statues, Antique house fountain, antique setees, sofas, chairs, tables, tea server, Vintage and Antique firearms, antique tools, Antique large Gerstner Toolboxes in mint condition, Antique Cameras, Antique Oak drafting tables, Large Oak Timber Easels, tool and art supply cabinets, Vintage Horizontal Graphic Art Camera, Vintage Lucigraph, Vintage Projectors, 1890s Camera Obscura, Vintage Theater hall and concession area wall sconce lighting, 1920-30-40s movie placards, VIntage Mahogany pastry shop display case, Oriental and Chinoiserie furniture, Vintage Hollywood Rattan Furniture, Teak Furniture, Vintage Safari Campaign Furniture, Antique Camping gear and equipment, Hurricane lamps, and hundreds of other items . . . I have buying antiques for the last 55 years. Therefore - I will build an addition onto my house that can utilize my collections to the fullest degree and showcase my vehicles as Art Objects. Thanks for the inspiration Wheels Through Time!!!
I think for historical, educational, posterity, and museum purposes we need to see it as it was in its hey day and in its historical time slot…Thank you for preserving these historical gems ; your museum is an international treasure….❤️❤️❤️
Holy awesomeness Batman. That is epic beyond belief. You can tell she's got some power when it makes the camera vibrate 15 feet away from her. Totally awesome Thank you for letting myself and everyone seeing this video the chance to witness this. Epic
Awesome to hear it running! Great job. It's crazy to image the racers driving these at 110 mph in the murderdromes. No brakes. No clutch. Wide open throttle. No crash gear. Total loss engine oil system dumping oil on the wood race track. Not even a protector over the drive chain. Those guys literally had balls of steel. It cost them their lives.
That was nothing short of epic! Everything! 1st, I want to look that good on my “Eleventy-first” birthday (Hobbit reference). Second, your buddy’s mullet is awesome. Third, the flames... my God, the flames off of the pistons were out of this world!!! All bikes should have flames! Fourth, you fired up that bike like a boss! Fifth, I’m out of breath too after just watching that. Great job!!!
Why are there thumbs down? I don't care what you ride, even if you hate motorcycles, this is an amazing piece of art/history. Incredibly ingenious for its time. And that sound, and the flames..😁 Excellent presentation..most definately have to be half crazy to get on it and race..those guys back then, holy cow..
Love this channel. The one thing that gets me everytime though is revving the snot out of rare antique engines on stone cold startups! I mean, I know tolerances were much looser for these old engines, but most of them could idle and warm up a bit to be safe.
I wonder if that base porting really added anything besides fireworks?? And what is the latest surviving racer to have that type of porting? Who knows??? It sure sounds good! Thanks, Thailand Paul
Great series, started watching them with my wife last week. We’ll be riding our motorcycle down next year to visit. Can;t wait to see these time piece’s in person.
Look into Franklin Air cooled automobile engines, they had a second exhaust valve at the bottom of the cylinder, similar to the porting on this bike. by opening the valve at BDC, the cylinder pressure expelled much of the exhaust gas (article in Hemmings says 70%) which took most of the heat with it allowing cooler cylinder temps. also i would think it would greatly reduce pumping losses of pushing that hot exhaust out of the top.
hi, could it also create a depression effect towards the outside and facilitate the piston rising when the air enters? and in the same way help him to go down faster?
After you explained the effects of the porting n how it works ,its wonder more racers didnt use this idea .Like Matt stated Its supercharging by using its own perpetual motion, factually No parisitic loss of power .
@@thatsmrharley2u2 yes I do. I'm retired, so I watch way too much YT. LOL! We've had a very rainy summer, so getting out is hit or miss. I hope fall is better and we can go riding.
So appreciate these videos,,, thank you!! How much time does it take to re-prep for storage? I'd assume any trace of gas in the tank and carbs will be eliminated. What process do you use for drying and sanitizing the tank and fuel system ??
To see these beautiful early machines is amazing. The quality of the castings, the extrordinary engineering, innovative ideas, and talent that built them speaks of a time that is unfortunately lost in the cnc rapid assembly line cookie cutters of today.
What a bike my top 5 for what I have seen so far ! Those board track racer bikes I wish they had a line of them for sale with the regular bikes they sell . Ok not a racer per-say but in looks that would be cool !
machine of steel & nerves to match needed to ride that one ! Would be like straddling a wild bronc. Thank for the pleasure of hearing that beast breath.
With these very early bikes, you often mention fuel with octane ratings in the 50-60s, and I've always wondered if they'll run and run safely on modern gasoline or if they require a special mix or additives. Finally got my answer. Loving these vids.
Back then gasoline was bought from a drug store. Pure gasoline, no ethanol but I think they may have been leading it back then. Octane ratings are just equivalent ignition properties, the higher the octane rating the more compression it can handle before it goes off
I love to hear these machines run. I'll bet the builders had no idea they'd be running 100+ years later.
Matt is doing such a great job.
Matt, your father's passion for preserving the history of American motorcycling truly shows in the ultimate wealth of knowledge that YOU possess!
All honor and respect!
Who ever raced that amazing death trap had to have had the biggest set of brass balls ever.
Rockwell hardness 62 or higher nickle steel, would be my bet. The frame on the bicycle I threw papers from in the early '60's was about that same weight and shape! It had brakes and it was scary enough!
brass balls??? this was when balls were made of GOLD
Tungsten balls
My exact thoughts as well !
Nah! Just huge meaty, cantaloupe size man balls.
That's why that seat is basically just a cheek cup and taint support.
So pleased that it was restored to actually run 😊 and not just preserved as found .
These bikes need to Live 👍🏻
The great thing about a restoration is that we can imagine encountering the machine when it was new. It's really like going back in time.
These boardtrackers are in my opinion among the most beautiful machines ever created. So simple yet so gorgious. One day i'll either make a full replica or buy one. Amazing museum!
Exactly my thoughts🤠
Elegant-
My plan, too.
111 years old, makes enough noise to rattle a modern camera. Respect.
How it feels to have one the best jobs in the world? This ones restoration makes justice because it is so unique and beautiful bike, to see it all it's glory.
It is not just rare to view such an artifact that transcends engineering and the technology of the time. It is as inspiring as the incredible sound of the engine. Thank you for sharing.
you guys are the best for firing up such pieces of art and history
What a piece of functional art work.
Beautiful. 👍
The camera shaking when Matt revs that maxhine is amazing. What a bike !
What craftsmanship on that machine just beautiful 🤩
02:00 it must be fancy, my grandma had a bowl like that (the drip bowl you are using under the bike) for her holiday candies "for company".
who could vote down this presentation? not me.
Bowl!? Look at the table it's sitting on. LOL!
I have a twin to the round glass china cabinet that is against the wall. It was my Great Great Grandmothers. I really like the sofa and arm chair
That's a bon bon dish,
A big pat on the back to all of you there! Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge of all these rare and beautiful machines. Thank you!
i am glad and happy that you restored it to original running condition = it will see another 100 + years ! again.
I’m speechless man!!
And that’s not easy for me to be speechless.
What an historical treasure that is.
I’m once again impressed beyond words. Thank you for sharing that bikes journey with us all.
✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I am so amazed at the engineering of these old engines. I call it "caveman engineering". It worked, but... Compared to what we have now. I'm surprised it ever worked. It's like the early Saturn missions compared to SpaceX. How we got to the moon is perplexing. The same goes for these old engines. Fascinating...
Fantastic/ amazing /the coolest thing I've seen in a long time, Thank you for restoring history, God bless
In the 1960's in new Zealand, the Vintage car clubs magazine, Beaded Wheels, had a lot of motorcycle history published, especially the beach racing scene of the 1920's. it was big thing in those days and a lot of similar machines were imported just for racing. It's great to hear one actually running.
Oh that sound its the most Beautiful sound i ever heard, what a bike
It's really special because you fire up the bike because you know the world wants to see the motor run.
Thanks for the opportunity to hear such a incredible motorcycle run I’ve watched all the videos and have really enjoyed them all again thanks for the work you do
Well done Matt outstanding demonstration love ye TH-cam channel 😀🇮🇪👍
That is the most badass motorcycle on this planet. Thanks for sharing.
ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!! Just visited the museum and geeked out on this bike for roughly 30 minutes. Lo and behold I found the video of it running!! THANK YOU MATT!!!
visited this brilliant place 2 months ago, kind of a pilgrimage. the Reading Standard was the stand out exhibit. exactly as he described it’s like a swiss watch. my favourite shop in the whole world !
i live in reading , im always lookin thro barns trying to find old parts !!!!!!!
I like old bikes. Cool videos. Wheels through time is good stuff!
Being in charge of vast array of Stradivarius motorcycles and also being the virtuoso....Matt....you have my undiying respect...your dad rubbed off on you...and its beautiful.
That would be absolutely insane to ride, no brakes or throttle! We complain about having a heat shield over an exhaust pipe today and that literally is shooting flames on your legs lol. such an amazing piece of history and a gorgeous bike! Thank you for sharing it!
THAT... was one of the most exciting TH-cam videos I have seen in a LONG time. Wow! What a gorgeous Blast from the Past! 111 mph on that wild thing... NO throttle... NO clutch... no BRAKES?? On a splintered BOARD TRACK?? It goes to show the level of watch-precision technology that was around even near (and before!) the turn of the Century. THANKS GUYS!
My dad just got himself a harley, I got one too, me and him are taking a road trip next year and your museum is one of our stops forsure! Can't wait to meet you, we love your videos.
That was incredible!!! Sounds like my Guzzi!! Thank you so much for these videos you hit it out of the park with this one.
Wow that is amazing. It does look sharp all restored and 100 score at pebble. Wow. I'm so thankful for your dad and his Passion
These V twin board track racers are so beautiful, like works of art. It's the purity of the lines. I'd love to ride one, maybe one with a throttle! Cheers from Western Australia
That bike was a lot quieter than I expected. Thumbs up on restoration. Beautiful bike along with the display of artifacts. Great job.👍
Cold air intake flame spikes: I need this feature on my bike!
M.A.G.A
Mad Respect Matt! What an incredible machine. You said it best. It looks like the men that made it, made it to a raised standard. The details are amazing. I donated another $20. It was worth it for just this video alone. I'm also a little outta breath! Absolutely LOVE this channel! I've been sharing the heck outta your channel. And, would encourage others to do the same.
The thing I love about finding these videos.... it's nice to see all the different old bikes and the stories and all as I love me some old iron, but to then hear and see them run is amazing! Thank you for all the effort to make the videos and also for sharing the amazing collection you all have. Visiting this place in person is definitely on my bucket list!
That's a truly Outstanding Machine... Such a pleasure to see and learn about it... Thank you...
Truly appreciate letting us see and hear these amazing machines. Your exhibits are not just beautiful but are truly alive. Very well done.
That was so very cool. It had to be something crazy in its time. Thank you so much for sharing that. Also, thanks for knowing about the mechanics and history and sharing that with us.
Gorgeous bike! Really didn't sound as loud as I expected for having no muffler or even pipes. Pretty.
WOW!!!! So neat to see an old machine like that run!!!!
Incredible machine! I love these different mechanical solutions they came up with back in the days.
What a beautiful sound! 1000cc of raw power from a watchmaker motor! The precision and aesthetics of the engine design are amazing for that era. A piece of work for sure
Jeez! That sounds f****** great!!!!!
Awesome bike, I’m glad it was restored and not left as purchased at auction.....otherwise we would never have heard and seen it running.
I've watched this video a dozen times and each time just amazes me even more.
Your a daredevil sitting still. You can only imagine the crazy guys it took to actually ride that beautiful thing. If your dad and his friend had left it original, you wouldn't have been able to do that performance. Bravo! He's smiling
interesting tires. reminds me a little of sand grooves.
That may be the coolest thing I've ever seen run! Great videos, I could watch them all day!
Omg so glad you did a video on this bike when me and dad came I stopped and just looked at this bike for ever it is truly a work of art
Talk about a table Centerpiece! WOW.
That little parlor area setting with the antique settees, the Persian Rug, the wonderful big sturdy table, and other Objects D' Art has now seeded an idea of what and how I'll create a room onto my house with my antique furniture, art, rugs and vintage motorcycles; 1948 Norton 500 ES2 - 1953 BSA 650 Golden Flash - 1956 BSA 500 Shooting Star - 1966 Honda 450 Cafe Racer - 1965 Harley Davidson XLCH - 1955 Schwinn Phantom bicycle - 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible - 1984 Jaguar XJS HE V12 Coupe - my Fathers 1932 Ford hot rod, and a fully restored Cadillac Coach co. Horse Buggy - two restored horse sleighs - saddles, tack, +
Antique Clocks, leaded stained glass windows, 8 leaded beveled cut glass Oak bookcases, Ball Room Cut Crystal Chandelier, Stainglass shade Arts and Crafts lamps, Victorian Era ornamental curtain rods, Persian Rugs, Bent Glass Victorian Fumed Oak China cabinet, Hammered Copperware, Hammered Aluminum ware, Antique Pewter and Silver serving sets, Majolica, Bronze Statues, Antique house fountain, antique setees, sofas, chairs, tables, tea server, Vintage and Antique firearms, antique tools, Antique large Gerstner Toolboxes in mint condition, Antique Cameras, Antique Oak drafting tables, Large Oak Timber Easels, tool and art supply cabinets, Vintage Horizontal Graphic Art Camera, Vintage Lucigraph, Vintage Projectors, 1890s Camera Obscura, Vintage Theater hall and concession area wall sconce lighting, 1920-30-40s movie placards, VIntage Mahogany pastry shop display case, Oriental and Chinoiserie furniture, Vintage Hollywood Rattan Furniture, Teak Furniture, Vintage Safari Campaign Furniture, Antique Camping gear and equipment, Hurricane lamps, and hundreds of other items . . . I have buying antiques for the last 55 years. Therefore - I will build an addition onto my house that can utilize my collections to the fullest degree and showcase my vehicles as Art Objects.
Thanks for the inspiration Wheels Through Time!!!
I think for historical, educational, posterity, and museum purposes we need to see it as it was in its hey day and in its historical time slot…Thank you for preserving these historical gems ; your museum is an international treasure….❤️❤️❤️
The sound of this bike is unbelievably cool!
These are my favorite style,
half bicycle, half motorcycle
The ond I fell in love with was ahhhh
1914.... excelerator'
I can't remember I'm old!
WOW “ that’s so Cool to see the flames shooting out of the bottom of the cylinders ! Such an interesting and unique motorcycle !!!
Beautiful... She looks and sounds perfect
My new favorite bike. The cylinders are insane. Never knew they had anything like that
That is an unique sound. It’s a fine watch! Wow!! Thx!
I’ve dreamed about these bikes since I was a kid. Board trackers are amazing.
Holy awesomeness Batman. That is epic beyond belief. You can tell she's got some power when it makes the camera vibrate 15 feet away from her. Totally awesome
Thank you for letting myself and everyone seeing this video the chance to witness this. Epic
Awesome to hear it running! Great job. It's crazy to image the racers driving these at 110 mph in the murderdromes. No brakes. No clutch. Wide open throttle. No crash gear. Total loss engine oil system dumping oil on the wood race track. Not even a protector over the drive chain. Those guys literally had balls of steel. It cost them their lives.
That was nothing short of epic! Everything! 1st, I want to look that good on my “Eleventy-first” birthday (Hobbit reference). Second, your buddy’s mullet is awesome. Third, the flames... my God, the flames off of the pistons were out of this world!!! All bikes should have flames! Fourth, you fired up that bike like a boss! Fifth, I’m out of breath too after just watching that. Great job!!!
Why are there thumbs down? I don't care what you ride, even if you hate motorcycles, this is an amazing piece of art/history.
Incredibly ingenious for its time. And that sound, and the flames..😁 Excellent presentation..most definately have to be half crazy to get on it and race..those guys back then, holy cow..
Man what a ripper of a motorcycle. I have loved watch the video series mate cheers
That is AMAZING watching the flames belch from the bottom of those cylinders!
hahaha true never thought an engine can run like that.. we should try this on modern bikes!
Beautiful machine thanks for the story behind it. Thank you
Look how far we motorbikes have evolved.
#motorcyclerespect♥️
Thanks everyone involved!💌
Wow.....that is nuts!!
The base cylinders are awesome to watch. Run it at dusk.
Love this channel. The one thing that gets me everytime though is revving the snot out of rare antique engines on stone cold startups! I mean, I know tolerances were much looser for these old engines, but most of them could idle and warm up a bit to be safe.
They have no throttle and were designed to run flat out
I wonder if that base porting really added anything besides fireworks?? And what is the latest surviving racer to have that type of porting? Who knows??? It sure sounds good! Thanks, Thailand Paul
It seems that base porting would be an easy way for dirt to get into the cylinders. Beautiful machine and sounds amazing!
Great series, started watching them with my wife last week. We’ll be riding our motorcycle down next year to visit. Can;t wait to see these time piece’s in person.
Look into Franklin Air cooled automobile engines, they had a second exhaust valve at the bottom of the cylinder, similar to the porting on this bike. by opening the valve at BDC, the cylinder pressure expelled much of the exhaust gas (article in Hemmings says 70%) which took most of the heat with it allowing cooler cylinder temps. also i would think it would greatly reduce pumping losses of pushing that hot exhaust out of the top.
hi, could it also create a depression effect towards the outside and facilitate the piston rising when the air enters? and in the same way help him to go down faster?
After you explained the effects of the porting n how it works ,its wonder more racers didnt use this idea .Like Matt stated Its supercharging by using its own perpetual motion, factually No parisitic loss of power .
I think that porting idea will work on my Knuckle .
This was awesome. Thank You Wheels Through Time. This helps take the mind off all the bad things going on right now.
You worry too much, man.
@@thatsmrharley2u2 yes I do. I'm retired, so I watch way too much YT. LOL! We've had a very rainy summer, so getting out is hit or miss. I hope fall is better and we can go riding.
I have watched a lot of your videos; this is by far one of the coolest bikes!!
Enjoyed every second,many thanks to you and all of the crew too.
Been watching your show now this episode got me hooked! Love this show! Very historically fascinating and your museum is on my bucket list 👍🏍
Omg! Love this bike. Love the museum. Keep up the great work.
Amazing! Looks brand new
Incredible piece of work 👏
So cool to see that run!
Beautiful, thanks.
That bike sounded AWESOME!
This stuff is like art to me , beautiful.
So appreciate these videos,,, thank you!!
How much time does it take to re-prep for storage?
I'd assume any trace of gas in the tank and carbs will be eliminated.
What process do you use for drying and sanitizing the tank and fuel system ??
Very Unique Machine... Thanks for Sharing
To see these beautiful early machines is amazing. The quality of the castings, the extrordinary engineering, innovative ideas, and talent that built them speaks of a time that is unfortunately lost in the cnc rapid assembly line cookie cutters of today.
Has a great sound / and a beautiful look⁉️ can’t wait to see it run. 😎
That chain by your jeans looks scary...
What a bike my top 5 for what I have seen so far ! Those board track racer bikes I wish they had a line of them for sale with the regular bikes they sell . Ok not a racer per-say but in looks that would be cool !
Too cool!
Wish my Whizzer had this tone
I'm glad it was fully restored. So we know what they looked like when they were being raced .
machine of steel & nerves to match needed to ride that one ! Would be like straddling a wild bronc. Thank for the pleasure of hearing that beast breath.
What a ferocious sound! It would be too cool to see it running at night.
must have been cool as hell to watch those races at night
With these very early bikes, you often mention fuel with octane ratings in the 50-60s, and I've always wondered if they'll run and run safely on modern gasoline or if they require a special mix or additives. Finally got my answer. Loving these vids.
Back then gasoline was bought from a drug store. Pure gasoline, no ethanol but I think they may have been leading it back then. Octane ratings are just equivalent ignition properties, the higher the octane rating the more compression it can handle before it goes off