Chasing a 268 MPH, 1000 HP, $3+ million 1990s Supercar! - Episode 4

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The Lotec C1000 is a 1 of 1 unicorn from the 1990s. Commissioned by a member of Dubai's ruling family, this car cost over $3 million to build in the '90s, reaching an alleged top speed of 268 MPH with 1000 horsepower. Though not completely unknown, the Mercedes powered Lotec C1000 has lived its life in relative obscurity, with its origin story remaining a bit unclear. We're proud to say that the car is now at Curated in Miami, and we'll be digging through our contacts, magazines, and anything else we can do to get to the bottom of how and why this $3+ million, 1000HP, 268MPH 1990s unicorn supercar came to be!

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@VINwiki Год назад

I sat in this car around 2002 at the Atlanta International Auto Show. It stole the entire show!

@observantmonkey4055 Год назад

wow lol. i remember my mom asking me to go but i went out skating instead

@Emira_75 Год назад

@@observantmonkey4055 wow missed opportunity, always say yes to one off activities. You can always go out skating locally.

@observantmonkey4055 Год назад

@@Emira_75 was a skate rat then lol. all i wanted was the tar. wouldnt change my mind if i had a time machine. but yes it does hurt a lil

@MLK_Sold_Black_america_out Год назад

I actually saw this car at Lamborghini Greensboro in Greensboro, NC back in like 2009.crazy as hell looking.😅

@rbpainting4755 Год назад

Here comes ed with the cool story bro but I already hit that freshman year Type 😂

@AmericanMuscleCarMuseum Год назад

I saw this car in 1995 or 1996 at the Kruse Auto Auction in Auburn, Indiana. I have photos taken on a disposable camera somewhere. It was in a tent and I must have spent 20 minutes looking at it, having a feeling I would never see it again. Glad to know it is in good hands!

@ThomasSeeds Год назад

Please find that camera and send it to curated

@LauWo Год назад

@@ThomasSeeds Agreed! @AMCM your work will be immortalized with their documentations and presentations :)

@parmendariez Год назад

It was owned by the owner of Lamborghini Charlotte since the acottsdale auction

@WeAreCurated Год назад

So cool! Would love to see those photos

@asc23channel Год назад

I was at Lotec in Kolbermoor during its end of construction and shakedown phase, talked to Kurt Lotterschmidt about it and took photos of it with the Lotec license plates on it, ready for test runs at an airport, and interior covered in protective plastic. Also looked at the Opel Calibra with Lotus Omega drivetrain while there. Should you want to know more, reach out! Best wishes

@jareknowak8712 9 месяцев назад

"Lotus Calibra ARTZ"

@Zerofightervi Год назад

It's amazing how it still looks futuristic even today. Such an unusual shape.

@mr.spokomaro Год назад

This channel is so underrated. It should have 3 millions of followers. Thanks John and curated team for bringing us this content. Shout out from the UK 🇬🇧

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!

@Jushwa Год назад

Hidden gem just like the cars featured on it.

@Rick-N-Something Год назад

I say that every time a new video comes out, millions of people are missing out not watching

@OneLabelle Год назад

Crazy this video is mind blowing

@bnuttsgee Год назад

This is my favorite US car channel and Harry Garage is my favorite Uk channel. The content is always amazing. John makes you feel like you're in the same room when he tells a story.

@LauWo Год назад

Once again: the suspense with vocal introduction and explanations, the music and the shots + editing made this an epic video journey :) Excellent work Curated Team!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks a ton!

@manualmafia6015 Год назад

This new direction the channel has taken on is awesome - filling a void for quality content for those of us ready for something a little more mature that none of the other automotive youtubers out there offer

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Huge compliment, thank you!

@seedubcity Год назад

John, the passion you have these vehicles does palpable & contagious. Thank you for including us for this journey!!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

I appreciate that!

@jackreacher7029 Год назад

My first time knowing and seeing this car. The next should be a Nazca C2 in your collection.

@rahulsudhir666 Год назад

I don't think the BMW Museum will let go of it to a private collection.

@yeshuinfinity5963 Год назад

It's for sale i believe

@allanon93 Год назад

I can't believe you guys actually found this thing. That is nuts. I would still love to see this thing in person one day. It's an absolutely beautiful work of art.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

We'll definitely be bringing this car around to some shows and there's plenty left to tell about it's history!

@Alps6408 Год назад

I remember reading about this car 20+ years ago and it always fascinated me along with the Lotec Sirius! such wild cars!

@nothingleft99 Год назад

Being someone born in 1999, I haven’t had the chance to see this car before, one of the most beautiful cars i’ve ever seen.

@njmainor Год назад

I moved to Charlotte in 2006 after graduating from college. One Sunday I was just driving around trying to learn my way around. I saw this car inside a tiny showroom in Concord NC. Once I got back home I went on the dealer’s website, and the entire site was basically about this car. Wow it’s amazing to see it years later.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Haha so cool!

@njmainor Год назад

Thanks for the reply!!!

@deankammler9773 Год назад

I moved to Charlotte in 2002 and I also drove past the car. Small shop on 73 just past the big hospital. I never imagined it had a sheik/Dubai connection!

@adriancollins4747 Год назад

I am a total car fanatic of over 40 years and had no idea this car existed. Thank you for bringing this car into the light again.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Awesome! Glad to be a part of this car's story

@adrian9098 Год назад

Lotec Sirius 1200hp. That veichle was way ahead of its times and it still looks like it comes from the future... I cant belive it never came to production. Any way great video! 👌👍

@Nickelsxx Год назад

This channel should be the benchmark for automotive RU-vid & journalism. Unbelievable work.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Wow, thank you!

@marcel1463 Год назад

I was in the factory when they where manufacturing this car. At that time Lotec had the TT1000 build. It is great for me to see this car after this long time in a RU-vid video. Thank you.

@garrett0265 Год назад

In 2017 I visited that Lamborghini dealership, and since it was my birthday, they took me in the back to look at a special, one-off supercar they had. It was definitely very cool to see in person

@WeAreCurated Год назад

That's awesome!!

@garrett0265 Год назад

@@keithskillz90210 it must have been 2018 then, I just know it was several years ago

@firstprototype Год назад

I know it from old magazines and was called Lotec c1000 ,was the fastest car in the world over 400 kmh 🎉❤ Love to finally see it much better 😊 Isdera Commendatore (named after Enzo Ferrari) was a tribute to him, another cool 1 off one 😎 The next one if you can find it, is Lotec sirius hypercar 1 of 1 408 kmh top speed. 80,s & 90,s was the golden era of unique cars. 😮

@sarahdell4042 Год назад

This thing was at a shanty car dealership here in NC many years ago. I remember it for sale as well… Weird to see my town and know every location in the video

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Many hidden gems in your area!

@sarahdell4042 Год назад

@@WeAreCurated Especially towards the mountains, granted Charlotte has a lot of stuff too!

@samuelvincent5602 Год назад

I can’t get enough of curatedTV Every video is pure art.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!!

@chesspiece81 Год назад

Jesus John, the production value and cars you're digging up here lately have been stunning. These FREE RU-vid uploads certainly have Netflix or Amazon levels of quality and vibe without a doubt!!! Kept it up.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Wow thank you so much!

@chesspiece81 Год назад

@CuratedTV Thank yall. Seriously, some of the best auto content on RU-vid

@gray944t Год назад

Saw this car circa 2008 several times in the little showroom in Concord NC. If I recall it was in pieces once. Did a bit of research on it before school got in the way, but I recall thinking how out of place it was. This incredible looking, 1 of 1 machine, sitting in a random mechanic showroom in NC. I'm sure I have some photos of it on my old flip phone. Pre-iphone days!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

would love to see those photos!

@gray944t Год назад

@@WeAreCurated will see if I can boot it up, or have a backup somewhere.

@jackblakesley2103 Год назад

I've seen the C1000 a few times over the years here in North Carolina, once in Greensboro and twice in Charlotte, and every time I did, I walked away with more questions. Like, just HOW did this one-off, multi-million dollar, built for an Emirati Royal, hypercar (before the word was even coined) end up HERE? Ultimately, I think we were so lucky to have this car in our area for as long as we did and it's great that it's going to a good home. I really hope to see it again someday.

@MurderSTi Год назад

I used to see it cruising around Charlotte all the time. Last time I saw it was at Lamborghini Charlotte for a private event. It was sold by RK Automotive in Charlotte.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

So cool that it was in the Carolinas hiding in plain sight!

@MurderSTi Год назад

@CuratedTV lots of crazy stuff like this in the Charlotte area, with Mooresville just north being Race City USA. Rick Hendrick, Felix Sabates, and Bruton Smith being 3 Billionaires who built automotive empires located here.

@parmendariez Год назад

@@MurderSTi yep they took it back because it didnt sell, price i think was $418,000

@jayrich1985 Год назад

cool to see the man behind the camera Zach Brehl, been following his account for years! He has shot so many amazing supercars that I never even knew were in toronto. However with RM Sotherby's being around a 40min drive from me, I also never realized how many amazing cars come and go from there! Ive always drove down the 401 every summer for vacation wondering what was in there

@WeAreCurated Год назад

He was great to work with 👌🏽

@fog92 Год назад

I remember seeing this thing for sale at one time for $350,000 and thought it was an absolute steal a decade ago.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Absolutely a steal!

@MIAthe305 Год назад

Got to see this unicorn at your showroom the other day when I dropped off my girlfriends car at Braman across the street…the C1000 stole my heart (after the 30SL) and has been filling my dreams just about every night since

@jono6379 Год назад

Wow I remember seeing photos of this car a long time ago but there was not much about it on the net back then and i hadn't thought about it since. Thank you for bringing obscure gems like this back to light. I can't wait to hear more about it

@GarethRussellUK Год назад

Been watching your channel for a while now. This new style of content is something else though. The cinemtics, the story arc, the feeling of being there with you along for the ride… it’s fantastic. Keep up the great work!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you so much!

@butterfliesandtape Год назад

John, thanks for taking the time and effort so far with everything video related. We love this car here. Can't wait for more info. A rebodied C7, you say?? This is epic!!!!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

appreciate the support!

@EJWE92 Год назад

This car actually made an appearance for a show at Lamborghini Charlotte in 2021! I remember it vividly, some friends of mine got some great shots, saw it just two days before stopping by your showroom in Miami.

@JoseAguilar-ql4ir Год назад

Dam we need another video of this Beautiful Machine! 🔥🔥🔥The way you describe the history of every car is unique!👍👍🥺😃🙏🙏

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Have you heard of the Lotec C1000 before?

@LauWo Год назад

Never. And I concider myself above average informed (not a specialist). So this was epic. Thank you so much!

@beev Год назад

Loving the mini-doc style videos John!

@dirkhge2169 Год назад

Yes John, I remember the photos of this car in the past, but forget about it over the years. When I was young (61 now), I always drawed sports car silhouettes, and this lotec had inspired me as well as the Countach, my one and only and everlasting car-love, did. Thanks a lot for bringing it back on to the surface! Great job!

@yeshuinfinity5963 Год назад

Saw this a few days ago on yt shorts and it mentioned this being at Miami at curated and knew this vid was coming

@Zepherian Год назад

Indeed i have, was a young man when this thing passed through the magazines here in europe. Happy you guys found it, that is the definition of a one off classic, easily as cool as the road going group c Porsches of the time. It's at the right place :)

@jaront4922 Год назад

Thank you so much. As a young teenager a always wanted to see more of the c1000. Absolutely amazing.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Part 2 coming soon!

@jaront4922 Год назад

@CuratedTV cannot wait :D keep up the good work

@Johnnyjingles87 Год назад

I remember seeing this in their inventory several years ago can't believe they still have it.

@SamBirchenough Год назад

okay what happened? how did these videos level up so much lately? new filter / editor? really good stuff

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Appreciate that! Yes, new media team

@SamBirchenough Год назад

@@WeAreCurated as a business in a different industry starting to get into content creation / building in public, it’s enviable & inspiring. keep it up!

@rodval99 Год назад

Awesome content and work! Love from Portugal

@vistadrummer09 Год назад

I saw this at the Atlanta International Auto Show. It was beyond amazing back then!

@therwittig Год назад

One of the best auto channels ever! I could watch epic content like this, auto play all the vids from this channel, and fall asleep to it.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Wow, thanks!

@DavidRachfordFitness Год назад

This is seriously an undersubscribed channel. Crazy cool stuff! Nice work, John and Curated Team!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Much appreciated!

@andresousa9721 Год назад

John, you are truly a passionate legend in what you do. I hear you when life seems riddled with lack of success, and all of a sudden light shines on these unique moments, and it all makes it seem worth it. I am going through a rough time at this point in time, like we occasionally all do, and understand what these positive moments bring to the table. This video aside, you have my full respect and admiration. your passion is transparent. Keep it up and kudos once again to you and your whole team. Harry.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you so much! Brighter days ahead brother

@sp0228 Год назад

So awesome you're bringing attention to this amazing machine. I last saw it at Barrett Jackson when it sold for $250k (which I thought was a steal at the time). That's back when in lived in Scottsdale. I heard it was in NC, and long story short, I moved to a Charlotte suburb just 2 yrs ago. Completely forgot about this car. Thanks Curated, for showcasing one of my favorite 1-offs (as well as the mighty Isdera) in my new hometown. Great video!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Oh wow! What a steal at $250

@colinmileman7593 Год назад

Amazing stuff, just love it. The cars you’ve literally curated, the stories behind them, the care and attention to detail and the passion that goes into it are just incredible and truly inspiring

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks a ton!

@MRVSKIN Год назад

Wow that brought back some memories. Absolutely stunning car. Love these car chasing videos

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@petercole2339 Год назад

Thats absolutely epic! This is some of the best content on RU-vid thanks for doing this!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Appreciate that!

@thugnasty8400 Год назад

I have a feeling Curated will acquire an F50 GT someday.

@JAGLIFTZ Год назад

Wow I can’t believe I’m just now finding this channel I love the unicorns of the super car world Porsche strassenversion ford gt 90 Chrysler me412 lotus Elise gt1 basically all of those homologation cars and the “test” of new technologies type cars

@bootywarrior6958 Год назад

My friend and I saw this beast last month! We were at the Lamborghini dealer in Charlotte NC and was allowed to come see the storage facility. We saw this getting worked on and the workers told us it was getting ready to be sold. Hoping I see it again one day!

@Matthew-bc9mr Год назад

This car is amazing, I'm a big Mercedes fan, and always liked the Lotec products, but the fact that you mentioned the Isdera earned my sub. You know quality cars

@bicyclist2 Год назад

Good GOD! This is like THE Holy Grail car of the 90's or of Mercedes! This is stunning. I read about this car in magazines as a teen. I'm utterly flabbergasted that it's in the US, and that you got to see it in person. This is the absolute definition of "Unicorn" car. I wish I had the chance to see it in person. Just WOW! Thank you.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Couldn't agree more! Stop by the showroom if you're ever in Miami!

@TerranDL Год назад

absolutely amazing production. amazing story

@Sonnymonster 5 месяцев назад

A very exciting video. The anticipation created up to seeing the car in the flesh and the incredible photo shoot make this a must watch👍🏻❤️

@worldspottingexhibit Год назад

I remember seeing the pics come up on yours and Zach's pages - phenomenal!

@brettconv83 Год назад

Amazing content! Simply amazing. Keep it coming 😊

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you! Will do!

@joshuaseidenberg1544 Год назад

OMG!! I am watching, completely mesmerized at what I am seeing. It's taken me almost 30 mins to watch this 16min video because of pauses and rewinds. Wow!!

@playanddisplay3636 Год назад

I had that calendar and have been drawn to this car ever since. Thank you for making this.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

You're very welcome!

@nathanhale6315 Год назад

Easily becoming my favorite RU-vid channel... As an enthusiast it doesn't get much better.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you so so much!

@TopDonBarrow Год назад

Man, yall are the best. That's all. I can't wait to see the shop in person.

@truflixmedia Год назад

Love watching this channel jump up in subscribers. Very well done video 🤙🏻 Going to miss seeing this car in charlotte but glad it went into very good hands.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks 👍

@gedd6750 Год назад

Beautiful car and the docks as a location to shoot it with colour of the sea, and the cranes to frame the shots just epic. Love the chanel,John you're a legend.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!! We were so pumped to get that location to shoot

@MclaughlinTV Год назад

Epic video and what a car. I remember that thing from way back when. Insane! And I remember Ron Kimball very well!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!!

@RAJ_089 Год назад

This car used to be at Lamborghini of the Carolina’s a decade or so ago. I used to go multiple times a week to look at it. Really cool

@WeAreCurated Год назад

That's where we went in the video to purchase it! Belonged to the owner of Lambo Carolinas

@RAJ_089 Год назад

@@WeAreCurated commented before I even watched the video I was so excited lol I think it was Steve Barney who used to own it the dealership. Not sure if he’s still the owner or even alive. I never thought anyone else knew about this car much less a big channel like you guys. Glad to see it’s finally getting some more mainstream recognition. Keep up the awesome content guys 👍

@johnhooper3363 Год назад

@@RAJ_089 Mr Barney is doing fine. He never owned the lotec , that was Eddie Littlefield . Eddie bought the Lamborghini dealership from Mr Barney .

@RAJ_089 Год назад

@@johnhooper3363 that’s good to hear. Not trying to sound disrespectful but Mr Barney was up there in age when i met him so I wasn’t sure. I knew he never owned the lotec, he just housed it in his dealership. Wasn’t Eddie the GM for Lamborghini of the Carolinas and sport auto in summer field as well. I was in my late teens/early twenties when I was going there so I don’t want to come off as a know it all lol just a very memorable time in my life.

@georgef1176 Год назад

Absolutely a beautiful piece of automotive artwork. Thanks Guys

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Our pleasure!

@clifbradley Год назад

Loving these new videos that really shows the journey and the passion that the whole team, not just John, has for the cars. Many of us will never own one of these cars, but there might be some of us who will and I can only hope that their passion is ¼ of what John's is to be worthy of that vehicle. Some we haven't heard of, or maybe forgot, or heard rumors it existed but never was proven to be. John's love to find the car and then find the buyer so the car may hopefully live and be driven and enjoyed is all we hope for, and we know he does too but he also knows sometimes it's just a garage trophy.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words and support!

@robertbeazley6412 Год назад

Always great work Thanks

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@howtorepairpendulumclocks Год назад

Whoever is doing the photography/videography and editing is doing a world-class job. Incredible. It's a good point about unique opportunities too. When those once-in-a-lifetime situations present, you just have to go for it.

@ksteak27 Год назад

If this doesn't cement Curated as the friggin GOAT of all GOATs....

@francescomaggi1801 Год назад

Was a big fan of this car as a teenager.... now I just discovered that Lotec "old" factory is like 15' from my expat home in Germany ahah

@overdosed51 Год назад

Wow how did it take me so long to find this channel? This gave me chills. What an amazing piece of art! Hope they actually get it on the road!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you! That's the plan

@user-bt4jg5lh4b Год назад

amazing John , big respect from London !

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!

@gregchandler-tk3rx Год назад

Sometimes, it's difficult to find the proper superlative to describe a 1 of 1 hypercar of this caliber. The only one that comes to mind is, incredible. From the car itself, to the presentation, and the location of the photo shoot. It was simply incredible! Did you determine if this is a re-bodied Sauber Group-C car? When will you officially reveal the EVH Miura? I have been on pins and needles to see the finished restoration. I can think of no better caretaker for such an iconic car than @Curated!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you! We talked a bit about EVH Miura in the previous Italy videos if you want to check those out, but it'll be officially unveiled at Pebble Beach

@slickster3211 Год назад

Incredible story, awesome film, and great shots of a majestic beast.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@henrycollins2478 Год назад

Are we going to see a top speed run? Also, the isdera was at the Saratoga automotive museum last year, totally cool car.

@HoosierHacker Год назад

Wow love the channel!

@Will-eo8wd Год назад

CuratedTV is easily one of my top five channels to watch. I can’t wait for the next upload.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you so much!

@literallyshaking8019 Год назад

One of the most strikingly beautiful cars of all time. It’s damn near 30 years old and still looks more modern than super cars that came out this year.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Right?! Incredible car

@j.r.r.toking Год назад

Great video and a cool piece of history. 👍

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@jameso1959 Год назад

This is next level stuff. Refreshing.

@jamesb7424 Год назад

I remember watching @Saabkyle04's video on this car like 12 years ago. What an awesome car.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Haha yup! Hooper actually was driving most of the cars in his videos, though the Lotec video was with the actual owner, Eddie

@scottcampbell4585 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this, What a dream to learn about this Beautiful example of technology

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jonathanblake5844 Год назад

Seeing you chase down cars is insane! such detail and care for the story of these vehicles.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

More to come!

@hobocharlie67 Год назад

Beautiful car and one I definitely need to see. Just another excuse to come back down to Miami at some point

@GaIvatr0n Год назад

Best automotive channel hands down. Highly inspires my own hobbies

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Appreciate that!

@orapelengmaponyane7684 Год назад

This is the cinematography that this channel deserves

@Fastg80 Год назад

I’m glad I found this channel ! Saw all of johns vids on VINwiki

@worldspottingexhibit Год назад

Awesome thanks for sharing!

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@christianandretti3896 Год назад

This is legendary. I love this new style of video John will be the Goat very soon

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!

@viruetd5 Год назад

Papá. Love watching this vidss!! Pagaría nada más por sentarme a charlar y aprender de tu 🧠!!!🙌

@garyw4211 Год назад

Another great episode. I know it's not all fuzzy bears, unicorns, and rainbows, but man, I still think you guys have the COOLEST profession there is. Well, second to race car driver anyway. Lol. 🎉😂

@windronner1 Год назад

the one of one, not so baby step sister to the Mercedes....wow! What a killer find!! John!! How the hell do you keep doing it!?!?! LoL...great video. Would have loved a drive in next video....

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you! We'll definitely have to drive this car

@biscaynesupercars Год назад

Just saw this in your showroom a few days ago and its even more amazing in person. Pictures and video don’t do it justice

@WeAreCurated Год назад

It's definitely a sight to behold! Glad you got to check it out

@sillydilly3126 Год назад

Wow this is dope new subscriber from Kenya

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thanks for the sub!

@YuaGacha Год назад

This channel will blow up one day like crazy so much car content that you can't find anywhere else.

@WeAreCurated Год назад

Thank you!! We're patiently waiting 👌🏼

@FullmetalJun Год назад

I see where Pagani got its inspiration and even the Mercedes engine. I thought it was a Pagani Zonda concept when I saw the thumbnail. Damn a Sauber C7 rebuilt for the road. Made in heaven