Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
5/14/20 11:17 a.m.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/49s1qdo7-R0

The thought behind many pre-war race cars seemed to be less about "How can we make this car faster?" and more about "How can we attach four wheels to this giant engine?" Things were different back then, but the results are often impressive: massive, high-powered c…

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/14/20 12:20 p.m.

Ha, that's awesome. 

TurnerX19
TurnerX19 Dork
5/14/20 8:21 p.m.

The Vintage Sports Car Club in England still permits specials to be built and race in their events. All of the components must be made prior to 01/01/1930. They can be from any source, and creativity is not discouragedsurprise

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/15/20 12:13 a.m.

I love this era of racecars. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/15/20 10:57 a.m.

Who's going to do a Challenge version? 

CrustyRedXpress (Forum Supporter)
CrustyRedXpress (Forum Supporter) Reader
5/15/20 11:09 a.m.

The guy taking the time to buckle himself in at 4:05 is my favorite.

 

I admire his optimism.

Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter)
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/15/20 1:33 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

I think Stampie has the best start of anyone I know. 

JoeyM
JoeyM Mod Squad
5/15/20 7:04 p.m.
Pete Gossett (Forum Supporter) said:

I love this era of racecars. 

 

Agreed.  I love this stuff, and this video makes me happy.

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