One of None: Building The World's Fastest Mustang Fastback In 1966 - Autolite-1
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- In late 1966 one of the greatest teams of hot rodders ever assembled built the world's fastest Mustang by swapping a Ford Indy engine into the front of the first 1967 Mustang ever produced. The car was driven to speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats by none other than Mario Andretti.
This is the story of Autolite-1 and the incredible group of hot rodders assembled to do the seemingly impossible in the shortest amount of time possible. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Anyone else automatically give Brian a thumbs up before seeing the video? You know it’s going to be awesome.
That is a vote of confidence and thank you!
Absolutely
Yes!!
Hopefully a thumbs up given before the video counts as much with the TH-cam authorities as one given after.
I do it sitting through the adverts.
You have a gift to telling stories like no other with an iconic voice to match your passion, solid gold!
Thank you!!!
That engine, in that car, with that crew, is about the coolest thing I’ve ever heard of. Thanks for another awesome submission!
I am 70 and an ex Master Goodwrench. never heard about this till now, but I've met one of the people you mentioned. Andy Granatelli drove from Dallas(his home) to Henna Chevy in Austin in 1984 to invite me into a Nascar crew as an engine guy as he put it, said 6 crews were in need of my abilities. When I declined I thought the other 60+ mechanics there were gonna beat me up, they boo'd me. I explained I had a wife and kids at home and I like it there. I felt a great honor to be asked by him to do that job, he knew I was capable before he came to me. GM even tried to hire me as Troubleshooter. My skill? super tuner and C4 computer specialist. the only time I used A timing lite or vacuum guage was to prove that ears work better. I said all that to say this... sub'd + liked I'll be watching more of your content
I met Granatelli as a kid back around 1965 or 66. It was at the filming of a TV commercial. Astronaut Gus Grissom was also involved in the shoot and I got an autograph from him. Gus Grissom was killed a year or two later in the Apollo 1 accident at Cape Canaveral (now called Cape Kennedy).
@@danmyers9372 those astronauts were my heros growing up. I watched every launch that was broadcast, to this day!! and Andy ? anybody who liked racing knew who he was... and he knew the best of the racing world!
That must be the first 1967 Mercury Cougar right behind the Mustang on the assembly line. Super interesting as always!
There may have been a Cougar just ahead of the Mustang...just kidding, you are probably correct, and that would be significant in the history of pony cars!
The cars shown aren't the first 67's. That picture was taken during the labor strike in the fall of 67, so the cars on the line would be 68 model year.
@@bottomlandsInteresting! Do you know why a Mercury and a Ford would have been on the same assembly line ?
@@davidlundstrom3838They were both Ford products, and basically the same car with only styling and trim differences, so it makes economic since to build them on the line.
@@bottomlandsCould also cause issues. Have seen it checking in new cars at Lincoln Mercury dealership. Have seen quite a few Mercury Topaz that had trim saying Tempo.
I enjoyed all of the photos of the Cragar SS wheels. My Dad, Ray Lavely, would have supplied them for the project as he was Director of Racing & Public Relations for Cragar Industries. I worked in the Cragar wheel factory in Bell Gardens, the summer of 1964 before my Sr. year in H.S. Steve Evans was working for my Dad on the Bell Auto Parts catalog that Fall & I helped on it after school.
I got my first set back in 1982. 14x5 on the front and 15x8 on the rear. :) with the knock-off style center caps.
Lincoln-Mercury's Racing Division chose those beautiful Cragar SS wheels for its A/FX and B/FX 1965 Comet Cyclones built by California's Bill Stroppe Engineering for Mercury's factory team racers and certain local dealership sponsered cars. Those SS wheels bore special "CYCLONE" center caps. I ran one of the former B/FX cars equipped with the 1969 BOSS 302 engine in NHRA's E/MP class. When I bought the vehicle without its original 289 High Performance 271 horsepower engine, both its original wheels and its fiberglass front bumper were missing. "Dyno Don" Nicholson had a spare bumper from his A/FX days, and he contributed it to my racing effort. Getting the 15x4" front and 15x8" rear Cragars was easy, but I was unsuccessful at rounding up a set of the CYCLONE center caps. I set National Records with the combo in both AHRA "Hot Rod" and IHRA "Modified Production" classes and ran under NHRA's MP Class Record at local events, but never ran at record setting events, so "No Joy" with NHRA records. Sure miss that vehicle.
The most amazing part of this story to me is the 34-day timetable that was met.
In 1975 I had a 1966 mustang sold it to my brother who bought a 351 Cleveland out of a 73 mach1. We shoehorned in the 66. Talk about a wild ride!
Nice pfp
Thanks for waisting 5 seconds of my life with this information on something that no one gives a poop
@@jacobhill3695You wasted more time replying than you did reading. So apparently your time wasn't worth anything anyway.
I remember seeing photos of the car in magazines in the 70's/80's. Never really leaned much of it except for the small captions. So, yeah this was a very educational experience for me.👍
This car was featured in car craft and hot rod magazines.
Thanks for another great video Brian, can't begin to tell you how much i appreciate you keeping the history of these historic vehicles alive.
Well, I am glad you enjoy them and I certainly like making them.
I grew up as a motor head in the late 60's and 70's. I remember reading about this but didn't remember the back story of all the unbelievable talent that built it. A great car indeed, wow. Autolite takes on a whole new meaning for me now. Thanks.
Great job I can't get enough. When I was 9-10 (69) I would ride my bicycle a look at all the race cars at shops and dealers. One place was my favorite in Livonia Michigan. On Market st. they had Shelbys, mustangs and they were nice to us kids . Now many years later I learned that was the shop that turned the Ford race team. My other friend cut grass for Gapp & Roush.
I thought I was somewhat knowledgeable about And etti "s career but never knew he was on the salt. That's why he's one of the GOATS. Excellent video Brian. Looking forward to one on Ak Miller.
Not only is he one of the best if not the best he’s one heck of a nice guy. I met him a few times and he always took a couple of minutes to talk and never acted rude or mean. Very humble and grateful to his fans
This has to be one of the coolest 20th Century automotive engineering stories ever! What a team to work with, history making right there, and even tho the car didn't get to display it's full potential, just knowing that it exists and that those guys, and Ford and Autolite made it happen makes me smile and giggle a bit... thanks for a great video.
Thanks again Brian!
Thanks for checking this stuff out!
Just the other day i was thinking "Boy, I wonder if anybody has stuck one of Ford's Indycar engines in a regular car?", and then BOOM this drops in my feed. And boy does this car's awesomeness not disappoint! Grade A content as per usual.
They are called the QuadCam, and there is a web site devoted to them. Solid Aluminum block, except for valves, valve rings, and bolts. The fuel pumps were the same ones used at Indy, by A.J. Foyt. He was able to buy all of fords stock of these engines. Rumors was that they took the rev limited off, and that is what blew the first cars engine at 175, and the second cars engine, ( another 1967, but not Autolite-1 ) at 167. Someone put the two of these engines in a dragster. Bugsby.
It says 2HP/ci, but they almost got to 3. Almost. It was an Indy engine, but with the direction changes on the intake, and the direction changes on the exhaust, it would never rev properly.
Lol I was disappointed spent how much money building a specialized car and a hemi sold to the public hit 200mph lmfao shows no matter how much Ford throws at there engines they'll be shit to a factory dodge block sold to the public lol
Try looking up Steve Strope at Pure Vision. He did it beautifully.
The algorithm knows all.
The thumbnail used had me remembering Indy cars immediately.
Great story. Thank you.
It looks gorgeous with that blue paint. Thanks for sharing.
It is truly a pity , they never got to test it again , after the repairs & modifications . What a team ! Great story ! Awesome post !
This?……was absolutely delectable!! ❤ As an avid Mustang fan and owner of an S550 GT, I found this episode to be solid gold. 😊
I’m so grateful to you for researching and telling these stories!
Thorley’s headers are a beautiful work of art
He ran a nice Funny Car later.
All Doug's Headers were beautifully designed and totally functional.
Guess I’m a hardcore Ford Freak…bought a used copy of the Hot Rod magazine when I was in high school in mid to late 70s because of this car. The Ford Indy DOHC motor is wicked whether in a Bonneville-bound Mustang, a Lotus or Lola at Indy, or in a Champ-dirt car. The Indy DOHC and the SOHC side oiler were so advanced compared to anything else from GM or Chrysler.
So was it a Ford Cosworth? Sure seems very similar to me. The Ford Cosworth DOHC race engine was used in Indy and F1 back in those days.
@@oneninerniner3427 No. It was the Ford 4-cam engine that was adapted from the pushrod Fairlane V8 engine. The Ford-Cosworth DFV was not introduced until 1967 into F1 and 1977 at Indy. The Ford 4-cam was introduced at Indy in 1964.
The problem with Ford's performance engines during the Total Performance era was that their best stuff was not available to the general public. GM was better at making their high performance engines available to everyone.
Uncle Tony sent me here and I am extremely happy that he did. What a great channel, thanks!
Wow! This rules. Thanks to you and Uncle Tony!!!
@@brianlohnes3079 I was sent here by a friend (to watch the twin Porsche engine Indy car), and now I'm hooked.
the welds done by these masters of their craft are absolutely perfect- attention to detail and craftsmanship very rarely seen now a days-
This was mentioned in a magazine article years ago, but as usual you do a comprehensive deep dive into the story. Thank you very much 😊😊
The front axle and suspension fabrication is real craftsmanship. Would love to have heard it run! Great vid.
Great video Brian. 68 year old lifelong Ford and Mustang fan but had never heard this story. Thanks!
My home built 65 coupe 5.0 is now. These vids gave me the motivation to finish. It’s now a turn key car. Thanks, man.
It’s great when all those big names come together and make something like this. Egos are checked at the door. Love it!!
Pretty freakin' cool Brian! (just happened to be at the Cobra Experience (museum), Martinez, Ca. last Sunday admiring a 255ci/4 cam on an engine display/took pictures)-----------thanks again!
Brian you give us facts at a truly high performance level. Well done
I remember the car but never knew the story behind it. Another good one!
Yup, Brian, definitely enjoy and appreciate; thanks man
DUDE! Im not a ford guy, but this is nuts!! Another amazing story Brian, Thank you! Please keep them coming
Oh yah? well I am not a chubby guy and really don't care what you are. Yup it's very cool.
Another very informative episode Brian.
Thank You, Best Wishes to You and Your Family.
I had the privilege of meeting & working with Woody back in the 90’s he is a grumpy ol Fabby with a great sense of humor!
Great video pal. Its taken the algorithm a while but thus is exactly what i want to watch. Informative, entertaining and well researched.
67 has always been my favorite Mustang body style.
Mine too!
My dad restored a 67 GT390 4spd fastback in acupolco blue when I was 12 (1990). Awesome car, nothing but big block from shock tower to shock tower.
***Your videos are impeccable, seriously I don't think there's any videos of cars or bikes or whatever that is better than yours so thank you for having all these great videos and great narration that is just as fantastic as the images. I absolutely could watch your awesome videos for days!***
Jeffries really nailed the paint. What an awesome car!
Well done. My dad being a parts manager in the 50s 60s 70s through the 90s, and then myself in the 70s and 80s, was very familiar with the muscle car programs, this program, and car and the story. I had dealt with Ak Miller on a 2000 Pinto turbo project, and he was advising my build of a 200 mph shot at a stock body 66 Mustang fastback run with turbo 351 Cleveland power. Never got the Mustang done but I still have the engine.
Another Banger video, Thanks Brian. Cheers from AUS Downunder.
That was great. Brent has enough stuff to last you a season of videos. Didn''t know half of that stuff about this car. Excellent research Brian.
Mr. Lohnes, awesome job on this one! I love all of your videos & podcasts because you go down the same technical rabbit holes that interest me, but have never even heard of till now! You do so such a fine job with these, I am certain you could cross your dialog almost straight over to text and put these and others into a book or books. There is a lack of books that go into the tech detail you do. After finding you and reading "The Secret Horsepower Race" I have to admit I am spoiled now though.
Keep up the excellent work & I hope you and yours have a great weekend.
- RM
Absolutely brilliantly researched and reported, Brian! Great stuff! Thanks again. 😃👍
Yeah, journalists, like anybody aren't always honest. If they're not there, they'll just make something up that sounds good to meet their deadlines. Great video as always!
That is 1 hell of a story. Great job Brian 👍
I love it ! Totally awesome car , and the legendary men that made it .
Great that this rod is still around 💪🏻
A beautiful car not only in color but, craftsmanship!😎👍👍
Absolutely amazing.
Man I love this stuff...great job truly enjoyed Brian!
You sound like a professional narrator.....😉👍
Dean Jeffries had a framed picture of that car in his office, it was already lettered, with the engine going back in it, using what looked to be a chain hoist. In the background is a toolbox covered in speed parts stickers.. Maybe that was putting it back together after the failure? So cool to hear the full story behind it!
Wow! I bet it was the engine going in after his masterful paint job!!
Incredible he had a photo of it in his office. Makes it even cooler!!
All of Brian Lohnes video are great. I'm not a Ford fan but I appreciate unique builds like this one.
So awesome...Great story Brian!! :)
Brian, your videos are nothing short of THE BEST! Thank you
Thank you for sharing this great story.
Wow thanks for that story Brian I remember reading about that a long time ago. That’s was great to here the detail behind it
2hp per cubic inch / 122hp per liter in 1967. That's amazing.
The reverse induction heads are a true feat of engineering
No need to sincerely hope…….. thank you! Keep them
Coming! My favorite is still broadway freddie!!!!!!
Good info Brian, always fun to learn some automotive history. Have a good weekend.
You’re an awesome storyteller!!
Well done Brian!!
You just continue to impress. Thanks
Thank you Ben!
Another Awesome Video Brian! I had that very magazine too. Thank you again.
Thanks Frank!!!
Another great story!!! Keep them coming!!!
Killer store Sir..... Hats off to the presenter
I could listen to a new video everyday with such interesting stuff - HA - and I am envious of your reference material pile of magazines etc - oh how I wish I had those to read through - HA. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.
That was a sweet plug for that cool little museum in Oklahoma.
Another killer video man
Thank you Brian
Thank you Brian.
Thank You Brian for another great story. I had a big Ford Total Performance poster on my wall and have always had a love for Ford's because of the commitment they made to racing. Been a while since I have been to the Indy 500 but I can imagine Larson having a chance to overcome the steep odds and have a top finish. I don't want to miss that...
Thank you Brian!
Those headers are sick ,my brother is building a 67 w/sbf dyno at 697hp at 9000 rpm w/6speed liberty for track/street just sent him this story nice job thanks
DUD YOU ARE absolutely killing it !! THANK YOU !! THIS MADE MY FRIDAY!!! 💪😁😁😁😁😁😁👀👌💯👍🔥💪👌👏🔧🔧🔧🙌
I had no idea you were on TH-cam. Super happy I found you here. Cheers my friend.
My uncle has a 67. So this is fascinating to me. Such an amazing story!
Brian, you shared another amazing tale of automotive history and this one is one that few if any know about, including this guy. Kudos for the excellent presentation and you had me chuckling with the colorful commentary more than a few times. Looking forward to the next one for sure.
Hope to shake your hand at Route 66 in May and we're looking forward to the televised Pomona event on FS1 with your narrating along side Tony this weekend. Cheers!
As a decades long veteran of both racing and marriage, that Andretti/wife story is the most married racer rhing ever.
Well done Brian !
GREAT story! And one badass Mustang! Thanks for sharing
Amazing. Mind blowing!
What a build and build team!
Very, very impressive intake and header design!👍👍
As a ford fan i owned a 64comet, 64 fairland and now a 94 mustang gt . I always loved that indy car engine. Wish there was more info on that engine.
Great job of telling this story by Brian Lohnes. I would have loved to hear this car run in person. It had to sound awesome.
This channel needs to take off, this guy is fucking top notch
Absolutely Incredible!!!
Thank you Brian
Very well done.
I love this stuff. I was born in the wrong era and the wrong side of the atlantic. Cheers brian you knocked it out the park once again
Thank you for watching and it was an amazing time in history!!
Nice work Brian, that was one of the coolest hot rod stories ever.
I am always amazed at the power and beauty(money) that go into "one of" things. Build powerful awesome something and it sits until it disappears into dust.
An excellent production. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you.
Another winner Brian. And you let it drop on your way to Pomona? :)
I actually finished it in my hotel this morning! Haha
This is what happens when a company hires the best of everyone for a project after locking the beancounters in the broom closet where they belong. A concept we will never see again from any carmaker.
Lol best of everyone and still got beat by a hemi that was sold to the public lmfao were as this Ford pile of shit never got sold to the public and never touched 200mph dodge did
@@ErikKoenig-fv3nrBased on the way you seem to think, the Hemi must be a POS because a jet engine outran it. Simply ask yourself one thing: How many cubic inches was this engine compared to the Hemi? You could also ask it=f the Hemi was eligible to be raced in Indy cars the way this one was. And you really need to ask yourself why you are sofa king stupid because you couldn't pour piss out of a rubber boot with the directions written on the bottom of the sole...
So they couldn’t match the speed of a Stude…. A factory car……. I think NOT. 🤷♂️
@@Classickoolcars To you and the other moron- Did you watch the video where it mentioned the salt wasn't good? Do you understand how important that is? And how many runs were made versus the Stude? Did they beat this speed in just as few runs as this one made on a poor surface? Thought so. And the Stude wasn't 'factory' even though it's legendary for it's speed and tightly so. No factory final drive ratio option was offered that would have given it's speed unless you turned the engine about 10K RPM.
This car was nowhere close to being dialed in and they never ran anymore or on a better day for the surface so we will never know exactly how fast it might have gone but it clearly had more to offer. And no Hemi was ever run at this small of a displacement so no comparison. Noe was a Hemi a successful Indy car engine, which this one was. Might as well say that the Hemi is a POS because a rocket can go faster. Duh...
Seriously I'm done with dealing with mental midgets on this thread. Go bash someone else who just wants to argue.
Great videos
Great video Brian! Thank you
Love it! Love Doug thorley headers on it
as a professional header builder , I can promise you those are NOT equal length
Considering the radius right before the collector, and the front tubes being considerably longer, I think they could be equal length. (career racecar fabricator is my source if you want one)