Not a supercar, but a Ford Escort mk1 would be interesting. And for some reason, I would love to see a rover p6 converted to electron power. But a Rolls Royce or Bentley, circa 60s/70s would be the one, make it quiteter, smoother and faster than when it left the factory!
What a cock end HF intergrale is a holy grail car sod battery crap long live the petrol an it will go on for years cos they cant do anything to stop it
I love what you guys do. I can't wait to see this Teslarossa smoke some tires and turn in a sub 3 second 0 to 60 mph time. Converting an old classic to a BEV in my opinion is the definition of hot rodding. You're making something old and beautiful orders of magnitude better than it ever was when it was in its prime. I would love to see an 80s era Toyota Supra converted to a BEV. I'm a huge Toyota fan but am quite disappointed with their transition from ICE to BEV. It would be cool to see what an awesome Toyota BEV could be.
Dear Reader, Electrifying older Citroëns would be top of the bill. The DS, SM, GSA, BX or XM with an electric motor would retain the plus-factors of Citroen, like design and suspension, whilst getting rid of their somewhat undersized engine-power. A car that doesn't show its racing power, is always more intriguing than a car that you from the outside already expect to perform. With Kind Regards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutch pedestrian
What ❤ for detail and classic cars is displayed here. I'm not a traditionalist, I think if Ferrari 🐎 would start a company today, it would certainly be electric ⚡
I think some Maseratis would benefit from conversion. Their owners wallets certainly would... Would certainly improve their reliability. I love the late 60s/early 70s Ghibli. Would make a beautiful, reliable electric grand tourer.
That has been done. 4WD P1800 with two electric motors. This video is 4 years old from when it was being built watch?v=jXCSvC7agjE Ignore the Batmobile in the background! 🙂 Here it is finished watch?v=kE_3sK8_Zbc The color is his invention/blend and can be ordered.
I'm warming to these conversions - particularly liked the DeLorean. But please - there must be a way to aesthetically integrate the batteries better than the soulless black boxes that look like a crude water tank. Perhaps some 3D printed covers to the style of the car.
Amazing job! Sorry to notice that the wording “velocitá” on the gear indicator is incorrect. It should have been “marcia” (the word “speed” have only one translation in Italian and is not a synonym of “gear”).
Cars to electrify,any Rolls Royce, Citroen SM & DS,Jensen Interceptor,MkI jag, in fact any jag up to the XJ series II, Rover P4 and P5, a VW Beetle and Combi,Humber super snipe
There was a recent well-publicised Ferrari 308 GTS EV conversion which I regard as a failure, because they changed the weight distribution of the car, giving it the dynamics of a front engined car. The mid-engined mass distribution was a more fundamental property of that car than the V8 ever was. I'm glad you're more considerate with the Teslarossa. I am sure the you can make it better thsn it ever was, by lowering the CoG and of course making it much faster, but in this case the 180 degree 12 cylinder engine and the open gate gearstick were more central to the essence of this car. The heavy clutch, not so much... The DeLorean was always the prime candidate for EV conversion. Other cars that an EV conversion would suit are an early N/A Giugiaro Esprit, an under-endowed Maserati Merak, Citroën SM/CX, an E31 BMW 8 series, rotary engined Mazdas, a Lancia Montecarlo, a Knight Rider Pontiac Firebird/Trans-AM, VW microbuses/beach buggies/early Golf cabrios, the Vauxhall Calibra and the Ford Probe. And a Jag. Any Jag...
Converting ANY classic car with a lousy ICE motor is a nice idea. I’ve heard Delorean owners sound apologetic about those underpowered Peugeot-Renault-Volvo (PRV) V-6 engines in their cars. Your conversion of Deloreans to EV status is a godsend for these iconic vehicles. ANY classic vehicle converted to EV is a win-win. As I’ve said before, I’d love a second go at owning my old Lancia Beta Berlina…IF…it were a converted EV. That ICE car started and ran when IT wanted it to, 😂😅. Your EV conversion would cure that!
The company I work for uses brink pink tags or tape to highlight areas that either need to be connected or wired so nothing gets forgotten during the final button up. It works well and reduces trouble shooting at the end because we forgot something.
You are doing a fantastic job guys and I can't wait to see this on the road. It will go like a scalded cat. I think the Lancia Beta Coupe and Lotus Europa would make good conversions. The Europa had plenty of room behind the drivetrain and probably bit of space under the bonnet for another pack. Lancia is mid-engined so your experience with the 914 and Testarossa would come in handy there. Failing that, what about a Ford Capri?😆
Would love to see some more left field cars get the ECC treatment. Thinking two stroke SAAB, something communist like a Trabant or a Moskovich and maybe something commercial like a Ford Thames van, Mk2 Transit or Leyland Sherpa ??
I think this is fantastic! You can enjoy your classic cars in a clean economical form. It also potentially extends the practical life of some of the classics too - as it won't be long before there will be lots places you can't take an ICE car.
Thanks a lot for the update on the Teslarossa. My favorites for an EV conversion are the Lancia delta HF integrale (try to keep the 4WD :-) and the Maserati Ghibli (Tipo AM336). On this one I would propose to replace the rear axle complete by a Tesla model 3 (similar to your Aston Martin V8 project) and the former engine bay and fuel tank space for the batteries.
Not necessarily a "supercar" in most peoples eyes but I would not mind seeing the iconic MK1 golf GTI with an electric swap. Doing some serious power would be fun but maybe just a quick and simple EV swap would be the way to go on such a thing. Heck even a hyper 9 would probably do the trick but perhaps a Zonic 120 would be a little more fun. I've been tossing this idea around a lot myself lately but as always it would be neat to see someone else do it first.
Really nice build! A bit disapointed that the motor didn't get red heads though... ;-) Otherwise nice look with the black and silver-aluminium contrast. Be interesting to see the finished car, big thumbs up!
Nice work! The motor cradle fabrication is top notch. Converting a classic sports car with inherent aerodynamic efficiency makes a lot of sense. Big bricks not so much. For people lamenting not hearing the scream of a flat-12, you could add a loudspeaker driven sampled exhaust and noone would know the difference. Then for parades, you could just play bubble popping sounds to mess with peoples minds...
What you're doing is amazing! It's not a supercar, but I'd love to see you guys _create_ an electric Bentley blower! I say create, as I highly doubt anyone would convert an original, and a replica would be somewhat cheaper.
Love the engineering being put into this cars. Like the cooperation with Peterson new stuff being developed really love that. But I also love the sound of a V12 and the buzzing of an electric car does not give me any emotion. Converting a beetle or a 2cv somehow hurts less because the car only gets better but with a Ferrari or the BMW E9 I miss the engine (it is all about the engine).
LOVE LOVE LOVE what you guys are doing to these classics. I hope you give us a financial break down on this build when done. prices have changed in all industries and I am curious what the ball park cost is for this or a 328 would be.
I know I commented it before in one of your previous videos but a collaboration with either Lister Bell or Hawk to make an EV conversion of one of their Lancia Stratos replicas would be great. I think there's a couple of companies doing 037 replicas too. That said, it would be interesting to see a touring car conversion built for longer distance travel. Long range, fast charging, lots of interior room, decent performance, like an Ioniq 5 powertrain in an old BMW 5 or 7 series. Focus on some aero mods (completely flat undertray, etc.) to get extra range too. It would be interesting to see how some of the old stylish luxury cars do as EV conversions.
fun fact @9:37 velocita' (that is speed, not equivalent to gear in Italian) has nothing to do with NDR function. At least, they got the word spelling and accent right! ,-P
Alfa Romeo Montreal would benefit... there are no spare parts to keep them properly running and they eat clutches even though they're not that powerful... I've seen so many just barely running, it's the only one I've had the pleasure to do a documentary on that truly got me sad
Showcases the aftermarket capabilities. Prods the ice manufacturers to innovate as well. Gives consumers options for car restorations. Like the idea of a conversion for Escort or Capri.
All of them but what about a 250 gt. Are the original gauges repurposed or are they recreated. A video showing that process, or as much of it as you can, would be fantastic.
I do I agree with what you are doing. This car is from the years when I worked in the automotive industry. I got to see inside some of the suppliers who made parts for this car. Ferrari at this time was well known in the industry for their lack of consistency and ignoring suggestions by suppliers. I saw development models of this car at different suppliers and was shocked that they were still hand welding mild steel frames or seeing how many cheap materials were hiding under the beautiful skin. It was believed Ferrari brought this model out to better Lamborghini, who knows if they did that. You mention the electrical system, it was half German and half Italian economy car and nobody liked working on it. Many of the suspension, breaking and steering attachment points did not look like they were up to the power level of the car. Once they were on the road the horror stories of engine maintenance started rolling in. One similarity Ferrari had to your new system is both used a one piece engine/motor transmission assembly. You should ask the owner of this car how many times the engine has been out? Once the engine was out it was usually out for weeks. This might be the last time for that. I think you're fixing many of the problems this car had and I expect you will end up not any heavier and with better weight balance. The reality of this car is Ferrari made 10,000 of them and most were pampered and still around. They were production cars made from mostly normal production parts by normal factory workers who worked on other production cars, other than the beauty of its coachwork and the ridiculousness of its engine you have a pretty normal car. I think you are doing well and making a car that someone will enjoy. I bet your entire conversion will pay for itself within a couple of "normal" engine overhauls.
engine heads will obviously complain but i truely believe classic car lovers and enthusiats will love it. youre keeping true to the asthetics of the car inside and out. itll look original but it defintely wont sound like it! keep it up guys youre doing a stella job!
I'd absolutely love to do this to my Renault 19 Cabriolet. The 1.8 8v is sluggish and I think an electric conversion would suit it perfectly. Greate work on the Ferrari!
Not a supercar, but how about a 1st gen Toyota MR2? Like the DeLorean, it has a retro futuristic vibe to it and the engine is behind the driver. Plus, I'm not sure if you guys have done a Japanese car yet, so it would be something different.
Love what you guys do, but can you explain why you have all the low voltage wiring, when I assume a lot of it could be networked via ethernet or similar and then converted at point of use.
Something mid-engined, small, light and aerodynamically efficient. So some version of the Lotus Esprit or perhaps the first Alpine. I think 911 has already been done a couple of times, but technology keeps evolving...
I like odd ball stuff. So wouldn't go supercar. Something like a Bentley Mk V (Cornishe.....😳) would be fantastic, bone stock looking, but with decent 500+ power, and the ,urm, waft of electric would certainly be in keeping for Jeeves...😀 Or, in contrast, a mid 70's Austin Maxi, painted in proper 70's diarrhea brown, with airbrushed 'patina' (aka, rust), just to freak people out, when the lights went green..
Great work. I can understand the resistance from a purist point of view, but when you are taking a car that would otherwise be off the road it's great. I'd love to see you do a 928, but would also like to see an XJ Jag or a Rolls - both of the latter being suited to the character of quiet EV power.
Volkswagen SP2. Because it had cool looks, but weak engine. Also should be easy (almost trivial) to convert. Too rare unfortunately. Or fortunately, if EV-converted version will meet enthusiasts in rarities, but not ICE-originality.
In the video you ask "what other classics you would like to see converted" . I would like to suggest a Chev Corvette, particularly a C4 to C6 model (1984 to 2013 years). Would that be awesome!
You guys are doing a fantastic job! I'd like to see a Citroën DS or a CX (pherhaps not a classic yet) converted. Or why not an old 2-stroke SAAB! Love to see cars used instead of just sitting and slowly fade away into memory.
Do own a 1957 MGA ..it sure needs a conversion..driving an electric motorcycle daily I am a big supporter of electric vehicle . Plus the solar panels to generat electricity helps too. I can not make gasoline!? To bad here in Spain El conversion are not aloud as of now . ( I was told !?) Plenty of space in an MGA it screams for an el update .
Given, Sportscar, why choose a Tesla drive train over a Porsche? Wouldn't the drive unit designed for sportscar performance be better then that of a family saloon? One would expect the new drive unit is going to be an improvement over the old gas engine. As for the approval - those rules you have to abide by, mean the original vehicle is not being destroyed or damaged in any way, so even if it's a pristine and valuable example, so long as the owner stores away the mechanical parts, it can be re-assembled to original at a later date, while being enjoyed right now. With the standard of work you're doing being far and away higher fit and finish then cars such as the Ferrari had from the factories, one could imagine that an EV equipped classic vehicle, sold including original equipment in proper storage and preservation, should soon begin to pull a premuim on resales. Compared to those, fools, who are cutting and modifying Jensen CV-8's and Interceptors to accept, Chevrolet, engnes,... what you're doing is symathetic and respectful to the history of the vehicles.
Is the make of car so important or the type of car? I’d like to see a wagon converted from the 60-80’s, or a luxury convertible from the same period……just a thought. Great work team, love the videos.
Jolly Good. Enjoy and dream of owning a classic electric car. Your company looks top rate with attention to detail on wiring. Maybe some time when time permits some video on installing components like batteries, engine. I think we would enjoy that too. I look forward to you videos CHEERS
What about a 1972 Plymouth satellite called project electrolitte using a tesla ldu with over 700hp that runs low 12s and goes over 300 miles on a full charge? You can find it right here on RU-vid it's a garage build to. 👍🏻😎
So interesting for me to see how fast the guys are working actually!! U filmed this a week ago and in five days the 12V loom was all done, out of the car and put on a board for future replication!! 🎉 awesome work…. Thanx for explaining the dials and instrumentation….. that is suuuuper interesting and just looks great !!
Is it possible to use hub-motors in EV-conversions of Mini or Fiat 500? To keep it simple and also release some extra space from the engine bay. And make it AWD :)
I've just finished watching these. Fabulous work you guys are doing! There are so many more classics... Just five off the top of my head: Iso Grifo, Rover P5B coupe, Jag MkII, NSU Ro80 (so futuristic in 1967... leccy would so suit it), Maserati Bora, plus my Range Rover classic, if I could afford it...
