jagger -- get over yourself mate. if they wanted to break the sound barrier, or go ludicrous speed, they not only would've chosen a different powerplant, but a different chassis as well. it was never their intent to be the fastest on the planet. the point was to take an unlikely 50+ year old engine and push its limits to see what they could accomplish. fastest is not always the best. the ability to engineer something for a purpose other than what it was intended for is what makes the world go round. i applaud these innovators, and the gear heads from generations past setting speed records with what other people called "junk." the world needs more folks like this in it.
What an amazing piece of machinery that was never designed to go that fast. Pure sound and just freaking amazing. I know I'm years behind here but I can't get enough of this.
This is riveting, even for those of us who know so little about Bonneville world-records...perhaps even more riveting for those of us who know so little! Exceptional.
One of the most rock & roll videos ever. Love that sound & I love seeing old iron surviving its limits & emerging on the other side a record holder. That’s one pissed off straight 8
I was there,to me this was one outstanding package! I could not keep myself from going back for another look. This is a awesome machine that is a REAL example of what salt racing is all about. THEY NAILED IT!!!!!
My dad had a 1951 Buick special, I learned to drive a lot on that machine. They were big beasts of the road. They rode like your ax’s was sitting in butter. Still got 18+ mpg on the highway. But, my dad had Ford blood, so I never got to chase a girl around those big seats, and the Buick was gone in short order. But, what a car, I’ll never forget that car! Great video, thanks for sharing!
