This 12-litre Amilcar's V8 engine once battled the Red Baron

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  • @mitchd949
    @mitchd949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Love the fact that it looks as vintage as it is! Glad he resisted cleaning and polishing every surface of the engine, suspension, etc. Top notch!

  • @59jaguar
    @59jaguar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Amazing. Damn brits never cease to amaze me with their ingenuity!
    And no helmets or right roll cage too!
    Looks fun as hell!

    • @76629online
      @76629online 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *crash hat*

    • @henkvanderwal2424
      @henkvanderwal2424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juist Mills.
      In the Netherlands we have got a good name for People like you.
      STAKKER

    • @65stang98
      @65stang98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HarryMollyNut theres africans born into privilege too. people of all races and cultures that are privileged. white privilege isnt a thing.

    • @goiastr7760
      @goiastr7760 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@HarryMollyNut🤨

  • @therainforest4314
    @therainforest4314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I absolutely love the proportions of this fine old car, not to mention the cool background soundtrack. A decent background soundtrack practically never happens in these youtube videos...lol

    • @therainforest4314
      @therainforest4314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HarryMollyNut ~ You may or may not be surprised, but I couldn't agree with you more. I make the remarks that I do, regarding these old cars because I have been a gear-head just about my entire life. I love physics, etc., so different ways of mechanical motivation have always been interesting to me. I don't have two nickels to rub together myself, so its not like I'm one of those rich pigs. I just like their toys.

    • @email4664
      @email4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@therainforest4314 yawn.

    • @therainforest4314
      @therainforest4314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@email4664 ~ Better stop reading what bores you then, you cretin.

    • @stranraerwal
      @stranraerwal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HarryMollyNut : Yes, this is the sad imbalance and injustice of the world we live in. Hard to understand and even harder to fight.

  • @redclark2356
    @redclark2356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    12 litre, Dam that's a big V-8, so cool 👍😎

  • @CreatorCade
    @CreatorCade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This car is history in motion and pure art sitting still.

  • @k.kristianjonsson4814
    @k.kristianjonsson4814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Every man needs a decent shed! Can't imagine living without a shed....

    • @The_Gallowglass
      @The_Gallowglass 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If I had just an acre, with a garage, build an apartment on top. That's about all I'd need. Keep your massive houses. :D

    • @Mr_Fancypants
      @Mr_Fancypants 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I have a 3 x 3m shed with a workbench and my moped i work on. I hsve JUST enough space to work and can barelly turn my ass to do something but when i enter that shed all my problems are gone.

    • @bartondarnell9694
      @bartondarnell9694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kristian Jonsson , truer words, my friend, truer words! Cheers

    • @email4664
      @email4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HarryMollyNut And there you would fail mate, because among the wealthy, are bloody knuckled workers that are scraping by. I am one of them

    • @stranraerwal
      @stranraerwal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      well, some men live in the big city where a shed is hard to come by!

  • @RusteeUte
    @RusteeUte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant 👏.
    You are living the gentleman racers dream.

  • @justkeeponrolling
    @justkeeponrolling 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This is definitely the highest quality and most beautiful video this channel has published in a while. Thank you Sirs.

    • @BobBob-oe9uf
      @BobBob-oe9uf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@HarryMollyNut I've got a suitable name for you, but TH-cam policies don't allow me to post it i think.

    • @email4664
      @email4664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HarryMollyNut I know the word- It is Shitbird troll

    • @stranraerwal
      @stranraerwal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HarryMollyNut : Mr.Marx & Co tried to eliminate that mistake in the human condition with the help of a system called communism. As a result, you have a Chinese totalitarian system with a rich "nomen clatura" and less rich millions of tightly controlled poor folks. The North Korean system is even worse. Does this help the sub-Saharan Africans? Humanity seems to be unable to eliminate that problem of birthrights. So we invented that beautiful fairytale called "from rags to riches."
      And in many cases you forget about the rags and start off with the riches!!!

  • @mpccenturion
    @mpccenturion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It is Gorgeous! The Iron lung sound. My grandfather was a WW1 pilot. 21 started to train. He graduated. 20 funerals. It is marvelous to listen to it breathe. Cheers

  • @michaelhartzell9758
    @michaelhartzell9758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Around 23 seconds in and I already gave it a thumbs up. Beautiful car, and what a history

  • @OliverPickard
    @OliverPickard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I've loved this car ever since I first saw it and it might just be my favourite car ever

    • @ferrarigirl666
      @ferrarigirl666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Oliver Pickard mine is the packard bentley, but i like de fiat s76 as well

    • @MajorLeagueBassboost
      @MajorLeagueBassboost 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the brutus is quite similar as well

  • @KyleCotton1
    @KyleCotton1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched this video many times and I still grin like a child every time when I see him launch that old car and just haze the tires!!! How many people own something like this and actually DRIVE it!?

  • @randall1959
    @randall1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this car. I love all the old aero engine open wheel cars. Gritty, and dirty and dangerously close to be out of control in the blink of an eye.

  • @skyislands8887
    @skyislands8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The mosaic of sound this beast exudes..... A fabulously wonderful v8, with eyes closed is very much the low flying airctaft, the whine of the gears and chain, the distinct tyre sound. To experience this in its presence or even drive it would be indescribable.
    My 83 year old mate has just finished a model A rodaster with a mid 1930s 6 cylinder aircraft engine which is a vehicle of beauty, the v8 Hispano would be so much more..

  • @starguard4122
    @starguard4122 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Just like this wonderful machine, the guy that made this is part of a dying breed that will soon be gone forever. It's so sad that so many young people today can't turn away from their video games to try and learn from guys like this

    • @esarqe
      @esarqe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but then they get dirty hands.....

    • @Mr_Fancypants
      @Mr_Fancypants 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't worry we are stil here

    • @dennis885600
      @dennis885600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not all of us. Been working on old cars for years now. Built my 54 Mercury from a mechanical wreck up to a decently driving car. The big downside is just the price of the cars these days. I cannot afford most of the cars I like

    • @billharrison4975
      @billharrison4975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We're still here, my mate is 20, a massive steam fanatic and owns a traction engine. He's a wonderful metal worker and fabricator. I'm also 20, just bought my first car, a Triumph Herald, so starting out in the world of classic cars. And it's something I'm learning from and learning about. And most importantly, I'm learning from and asking people like Tom Walker (the chap in this video) for help and advice. There are still young vintage and classic enthusiasts.

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top notch video, Goodwood... love the external distributor. The fact that the Suiso has survived is just amazing. And the best line was... " If you can't fix it, you're not trying hard enough!"... this was total inspiration!!

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVED seeing him get right after it from the start! Getting sideways, taking a few miles off the rears. Brililant.

  • @guts067
    @guts067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This man and his beautiful machine personifies exactly what I love about vintage / historic racing. Thankyou for sharing this excellent story. Magnificent automobile.

  • @HiroshimaSpirit
    @HiroshimaSpirit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t think anything I’ll ever own will be as cool as this old monster. Wonderful watch!

  • @briantomcollins
    @briantomcollins ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an American who was sold on ''California was the birth of hot rodding'', these cars are enternally fascinating to me. I would love to have one of these in the states. What an experience it must be to drive. My 51' Plymouth is an experience, these must be a whole different level of theatrics. Love it. Respect from the ol' U.S. of A.

  • @flatusinteruptus
    @flatusinteruptus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've watched this video probably 50 times , never gets old

  • @rickeymitchell8620
    @rickeymitchell8620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is different. The subject matter has a heart and soul steeped in history. Congratulations to this gentleman for loving this car enough to keep it going and sharing it with the world. Wish I hadn't watched this, now I will imagine what it is like to drive.

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh wow, what an amazing vehicle. It would be an honor beyond comprehension to take the wheel of this magnificent veteran. Awesome in every respect. The H-S engine having a flight history is quite a bonus. Mechanical Art....

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One can only dream about this stuff. A very nice car and I bet just a tremendous blast to drive it. Well done and please don't crash it. These are treasures for sure. Great video.

    • @joebone3151
      @joebone3151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Extremely easy cars to fix or make parts for

  • @46danz
    @46danz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the nicest vintage cars I’ve seen n a while with an amazing historical engine.

    • @charleshultquist9233
      @charleshultquist9233 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know which airplane/s used this engine? He doesn't say in the vid.

    • @46danz
      @46danz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hispano-Suiza 8 12-liter V8 300hp from 1915.just wiki it ,there is a huge piece on it.

  • @Orbit_Corona
    @Orbit_Corona 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The V8 was invented in France by Mr. Lavavasseur in 1902 the engine was named Antoinette, but that H-S 12L V8 is a formidable very early example of V8 power.

  • @elosogonzalez8739
    @elosogonzalez8739 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this automobile! I had the chance to fly behind the "Hisso" engine in an old Travel Air biplane in the mid 1980s. Last I heard the airplane still exists in Oklahoma in the US. Sure would love to give it a go once again.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Would I drive this car? Hell yes and then some. I love this kind of stuff. It's priceless! This is what motoring is all about. Outstanding sir and all the best of luck to you with this car. Thanks for sharing this video.

  • @jimbressler1563
    @jimbressler1563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, I have watched it many times, will watch it again, that engine has a magnificent sound

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Thank you Tom for sharing your interest/mania😁 with us. Looks like a great deal of fun. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.

  • @leuvenlife
    @leuvenlife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    some great camera work there, thank you. Awesome car too. Wish I had this guys skill set

  • @AaronSpielman
    @AaronSpielman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That last shot before the title, with the water fountaining off the tires...

  • @victorpelini5995
    @victorpelini5995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This engine is so rought, the bank part of the bloc, so flat, so brutal yet far from perfect. This thing have a soul

  • @wessel82
    @wessel82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautifull shots especially the car to car footage!

  • @itzajdmting
    @itzajdmting 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exceptional video. Goodwood, you have excelled yourself. This series of films about old early-20th century cars capture the magic of motoring, the passion and enthusiasm of the owners, and they all share a wonderful quintessentially British feel. Whoever made these, you should be heralded for such fine work. Well done to you all. I salute you.

  • @Mercmad
    @Mercmad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the USA between the wars these engines were popular with speedway drivers in their sprinters. Nick named the Hisso, they were actually cut down the middle to make a giant 4 cylinder engine .

  • @johnkolman219
    @johnkolman219 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic car, and one of the truly great engines of all time.

  • @EvanMoon
    @EvanMoon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    He burns down the tires and he should’ve said “ can’t do this in an airplane”

  • @peterscandlyn
    @peterscandlyn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brilliant video. What a beast of a car. Love it.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video to enjoy. Instructive too, so hats off to the producers of both car and film.......

  • @melons_custom_shop
    @melons_custom_shop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos are so inspiring and hope to have my DeHavilland racing as soon as possible ;)

  • @CZ350tuner
    @CZ350tuner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The SPAD used the more powerful American Liberty engine. The SPAD XIII was the fastest fighter of WW1 with a top level flight speed of 138 MPH and a terminal dive speed of 233 MPH (due to the innovative all metal airframe).
    Liberty engines were therefore a popular choice for record breaking planes, cars and boats in the 1920's.

    • @TheKiltedYaksman1
      @TheKiltedYaksman1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      27 litres of V-12 aero engine would be a bit much for this tiny Amilcar chassis. At 845lb dry weight, the Liberty engine probably weighs damn near as much as this whole car...

    • @joseburdeus3373
      @joseburdeus3373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The spad xiii used an Hispano Suiza engine, Spanish, not American.

    • @robertpatrick3350
      @robertpatrick3350 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Btw the Spad wasn’t the fastest fighter of WW1.

  • @oldnick4707
    @oldnick4707 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a gem!! love that sound

  • @JohnWalker-sn9fq
    @JohnWalker-sn9fq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She looks and sounds brilliant!

  • @bodgerpete1
    @bodgerpete1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic car and fantastic story - thank you

  • @franzkoviakalak6981
    @franzkoviakalak6981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was stupendous. More content like this, please.

  • @Gordonhaymes
    @Gordonhaymes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    What a beautiful reason to skin your knuckles........

    • @thephilpott2194
      @thephilpott2194 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. The tops of the mags must need a coat of wd40 at every stop if it's raining.

  • @marcusgault9909
    @marcusgault9909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those magnificent men in their motoring machines, beautifully filmed and narrated too, and long may such simple passions prevail.

  • @eworldtraveler
    @eworldtraveler 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    one of thee most fantastic looking early racers!

  • @Bozo1360
    @Bozo1360 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible machine (engine)!

  • @TexasScout
    @TexasScout 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an outstanding piece of video!

  • @johnwhitley2898
    @johnwhitley2898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG! My face was wet and my ears were ringing!!! What a blast of a ride that is!!!

  • @zoesdada8923
    @zoesdada8923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Basically an engine with wheels. Beautiful machine.

  • @johnbutler5650
    @johnbutler5650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing fellow, with an absolutely incredible machine!

  • @Encom0
    @Encom0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeh your mad, and you drive a totally mad car - but it’s bloody awesome!!!

  • @stephenswift8001
    @stephenswift8001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done that man! Fantastic car!

  • @daviddjerassi
    @daviddjerassi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    one word FANTASTIC.

  • @charlescrisp2814
    @charlescrisp2814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is an awesome car.many congrats to you uncle Tommy W

  • @questionable8158
    @questionable8158 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cars a work of art.

  • @robtob360
    @robtob360 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who would give this video a thumbs down? I thought it was great.

  • @RinksRides
    @RinksRides 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply Epic. Outstanding video production as well.

  • @claudeboubal8648
    @claudeboubal8648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magnifique !!!!..... En plus l'ambiance vieux garage magnifie cette ambiance.
    Très belle auto et très beau reportage. BRAVO !!!..

  • @Peasmouldia
    @Peasmouldia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started out with a Norman Nippy, so a Bantam was a major upgrade for me!

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd be a bit worried about grinding my elbow on the rear tyre when changing gear... but otherwise that is a truly splendid machine.

  • @brentgraber591
    @brentgraber591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic video! 👍

  • @MrOlgrumpy
    @MrOlgrumpy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just pure automotive joy

  • @aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot
    @aWhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this might not be the purest's desire, but in my opinion it might be worthwhile upgrading the breaks.

  • @davegeraghty2187
    @davegeraghty2187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some quality vids in this channel

  • @jturick
    @jturick 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Fantastic! Thanks

  • @JonathanWhoever
    @JonathanWhoever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is awesome. Only one brake on the back? I bet it overheats.

  • @dukwcapt
    @dukwcapt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this! Wicked awesome!

  • @wilhelmsallsten7706
    @wilhelmsallsten7706 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful sound.

  • @alimacallan3814
    @alimacallan3814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy, Duncan Pittaway and the other aero engine fanatics at the VSCC are a bunch of mad old bastards, and I love them for it.
    I'd love to have a car like this one day. What an amazing custodian.

  • @johnanthony5393
    @johnanthony5393 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true beast and beauty!

  • @holmicus
    @holmicus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    History , history, guts and Glory. AMEN.

  • @guysmalley
    @guysmalley 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A super car on so many levels

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A classic quote:.."If you don'y fix it...You're NOT trying hard enough...."

  • @broken6747
    @broken6747 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Proper car.. love to smell it..!

  • @jayyoung5423
    @jayyoung5423 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, thanks for sharing

  • @jody024
    @jody024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fuken balls on this man, mad respect.

  • @sagecouncil
    @sagecouncil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Car! I love it!!

  • @Popsaircraftdetail
    @Popsaircraftdetail 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s beautiful

  • @janisvanks3293
    @janisvanks3293 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just brilliant!

  • @bgreen8853
    @bgreen8853 ปีที่แล้ว

    Give a man a shed and some tools and the world will celebrate his genius

  • @kenmilne2379
    @kenmilne2379 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome! Lucky man !! 🤘🤘

  • @bulow453
    @bulow453 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful car

  • @jackaustin3576
    @jackaustin3576 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hispano Suiza engine? My 1928 Waco ASO came from the factory with this engine....It was used in WWI in the Spad, the 5A and other WWI airplanes....Later versions were geared to the propeller....

  • @pauladams3900
    @pauladams3900 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    please advise on Timing the engine!! My pal Mark Farrall is in need of whatever info you can advise: His Brasier car is to be Raced at Goodwood "members meeting" later this year, but only IF the timing can be fixed..Please please advise

  • @lanmastersassistant659
    @lanmastersassistant659 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely fabulous!

  • @camshaftprelube
    @camshaftprelube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    She is gorgeous.

  • @whalesong999
    @whalesong999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What octane fuel is used in it?

  • @donaldmccombs5566
    @donaldmccombs5566 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My god i wish i could restore one.

  • @PUNCHARD800ftlb
    @PUNCHARD800ftlb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the guys at the pub are all like yeah i got a v8 hotrod then this guy rolls in

  • @johnhowson1169
    @johnhowson1169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate that’s sooo cool

  • @MerlinOpeth
    @MerlinOpeth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Rod

  • @GryCkt
    @GryCkt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is True Love!

  • @rexbridewell7966
    @rexbridewell7966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wondering what the top speed is with the gear change?

  • @angiefav1847
    @angiefav1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One word wonderful

  • @ivaprag5629
    @ivaprag5629 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I repaired and drove an Amilcar CGSS (Duval body) from 1929, it's a magnificent car but horrible to drive. You have 2 centimetres between each pedal and when you get to the 3th gear, the fun starts since your legs are stuck in the corner of the car. Better modify that, but since my client wanted it as genuine as possible.
    Great choice of engine, Amilcar's are fragiles.

  • @Larstig81
    @Larstig81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am I weird when I say, I like to live a somewhat sustainable life where I think about the environment and like and respect nature, but I also like cars like this. Which is the opposite of that.
    It is noisy, it smells, it is a real machine, but I appreciate that from that car.

    • @2bitmarketanarchist337
      @2bitmarketanarchist337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A handful of enthusiasts with machines like this has probably a negligible effect on the environment compared to some business executive in a private jet

    • @2bitmarketanarchist337
      @2bitmarketanarchist337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A handful of enthusiasts with machines like this has probably a negligible effect on the environment compared to some business executive in a private jet.