The Legendary Big Red Camaro | The Story, the Build & Straight Piped Street Drive with RJ

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To say it was an honor shooting and riding in Big Red Camaro is truly an understatement! It was beyond description for me to sit in the passenger seat with RJ and roll around So California in the Original Outlaw and the car that can be credited for what we now call Pro Touring so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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@vettepilot427 10 месяцев назад

That car is an American flag on 4 tires.........respect it.

@zwei94 10 месяцев назад

I love this car so much. It’s not just a camaro it’s a piece of American automotive history. Thanks for sharing the story Shaun❤

@romeyrome32 10 месяцев назад

It truly is.

@justaskmeiknow5584 10 месяцев назад

Never heard of it until now

@Diesel257 6 месяцев назад

@justaskmeiknow5584 It was basically the first pro touring car. It's been around years. If you read HotRod you'd know it.

@KingJT80 6 месяцев назад

@@justaskmeiknow5584 probably been around before you were born is why...ive even heard of this car AT LEAST in the late 90s myself as i graduated HS

@Eltalstro 17 дней назад

I remember reading about it in Hot Rod Magazine as a kid. RU-vid is great for stuff like this.

@drunkinmaster1 10 месяцев назад

Im 47 and Ive read about the legend of Big Red when I was a young teen. This is one of the most epic cars ever.

@PatRMG 10 месяцев назад

41, same!

@MrTBoner911 10 месяцев назад

48 here, and same deal. I remember endlessly watching a VHS tape that I had of the Silver State Classic with this car.

@ssoffshore5111 10 месяцев назад

53 and have followed the adventures of BR for decades!

@imperfectbeliever8127 10 месяцев назад

I'm 54 and this is the car I base my own builds on. A car that can cruise the Blvd or freeway and drag race and road race. A do it all car. Awesome.

@hotrodder5034 10 месяцев назад

58 same!

@drdesmo8489 10 месяцев назад

Massive thanks to RJ/Big Red and Co. for the Huge Smile on all of our faces 👊🏻 What a perfect story of American Fathers and Sons sharing a never ending passion together

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Said perfectly

@andrewipp426 10 месяцев назад

What an absolute joy it was seeing Big Red it is such a piece of American racing history. The fact that is is the same car that RJ and his dad originally built as a father/son project just makes it that much more special. Listening to Mark talk through all the variations that are done to the “one and only” car for specific racing events is mind boggling. Multiple engines, transmission, fueling systems, exhaust...etc in order to run at such a variety of events. You would have thought there were multiple versions, but no it’s the original iconic Camaro for over 30+ years of being wrung out by its neck, RJ looks like he thoroughly still gets the thrill every time he fires it up...and that sound geeze the straight pipes and straight cut transmission gears just adds to the mystic! The fact you have to wear ear plugs just reminds us of how raucous it is and seeing your face as he sticks his foot in it just punctuates what a beast it is! Thank you for sharing!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

It’s a true legend and was an honor to make this video and get to ride with RJ in it. Still mind blown

@dkstudioart 10 месяцев назад

I remember reading about this car in Hot Rod Magazine way back in the day, made a huge impression on me, one the most amazing cars ever built by anybody.

@cal440 10 месяцев назад

yeah, same here

@DonVideoGuy007 9 месяцев назад

Same here... and never believed that the car would "be re-born" after the 1987 crash, and live to travel at up to 266 mph in the Mojave Mile, and still dominate more than 35 years later all different types of race courses, including the legendary Pikes Peak Hill Climb with a better time than most 4 wheel drive vehicles.

@joshuaking34 10 месяцев назад

The fact that Big Red is still putting the world on notice speaks volumes about the car and everyone around it. Truly a piece of living history.

@josephandreuccetti7270 10 месяцев назад

Give me a car like this not some expensive car

@drewwin794 9 месяцев назад

@@josephandreuccetti7270lol! 😂

@FYRSTFAM 10 месяцев назад

I worked on a construction job where Mark was the superintendent years ago. I remember him talking about Big Red even then. Super cool guy

@markewing3168 10 месяцев назад

Lol what job was this crazy you still remember that

@PowerstrokeSynd 10 месяцев назад

Ive been following Big Red for 20+ years! Such a great story. To get all the info and details of this automobile needs a whole series of content.

@twentyfouro-nine6016 10 месяцев назад

Met Larry 2019 in Columbus. Super nice guy. Told him I'm from Germany and that I adore this Camaro. He said they'd like to bring it to the Nürburgring and handed me a free shirt and basecap. I feel priviledged to have seen Big Red and Larry in person.

@habideenmolake 10 месяцев назад

You made it Shaun! This is THE car!!! Proud of you ma man!!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Mind blowing that this happened!!

@dougperrien347 3 дня назад

This video chokes me up. I was a teenager when this was on the cover of hot rod magazine in the 80’s. . I cut the pictures out of this car stuck them on my wall. I literally wanted this car and it’s set up. ❤️❤️. A piece of American history as far as I’m concerned, every young teenage boy wanted this. I’ve watched and followed them since I was young. My brother in law, SCCA. He has a 69 Z/28 RS. With a professionally built DZ 302. Now that was a running machine to. He also raced his Tiger Sunbeam. With a 289 high po. Out of a GT 350. What a dangerous car that was.

@jamesarnold998 10 месяцев назад

This is the best Camaro ever built! Bill Osborne was a genius!! Great information on this, thanks!!!

@thektmkid6990 10 месяцев назад

Just wow, stunning, I did not want this episode to end, I could of watched you guys all talking about the car for hours, hats off to everybody involved in the build of this car man. Shaun you killed it as always 🫡

@solojrbb Месяц назад

Notice that host didn't stop smiling once on that ride

@christopherfriedberg6597 10 месяцев назад

"No messin' around" ! A duty-built car for its intended purpose. I Love it ! Thank you for sharing the Adventure !

@albertgaspar627 10 месяцев назад

Arguably, this is the first Pro Touring 69 Camaro, before Stietlow and the Ring Brothers and everyone else. and not even an LS under the hood.

@daveyanderson6166 10 месяцев назад

This car is Iconic. I build all my 69's in this car's spirit in games.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Truly a legend

@danielpulciani8576 10 месяцев назад

I have grown up with this car.... outstanding!!

@jasonkrebs1859 10 месяцев назад

By far my favorite pro touring build ever

@michaelsidhu4079 10 месяцев назад

Dude, I'd happily watch an hour + video on a vehicle like this. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this opinion so don't hesitate to make "longer format" videos in future. 😎

@pab3783 10 месяцев назад

I had that Car and Driver video on VHS in the 90’s. It was like obtaining plutonium or unobtanium. Thank god for youtube.

@torque-ej4nu 10 месяцев назад

Shes lliterally been a race car my entire life. I have followed thus car since it was in magazines when I was a kid. Long before youtube and car shows on TV were a thing.

@corymagoffin8402 10 месяцев назад

Big Red on the street is the coolest thing you'll see today, guaranteed 👌

@355sle 10 месяцев назад

Now that was an episode 👏

@RTLEE1 10 месяцев назад

You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for a show on big red. I followed it when I was a kid in high school in detention when the library used to get hot rod magazine thank you so much.

@jerryfrederick6610 10 месяцев назад

I'm a Ford guy and I love this beautiful car. What a beast. Makes me proud to be American..

@WarMachineSSVHoldenG8 10 месяцев назад

A rolling legend , I have followed big red for years . There no others Camaro like this

@searlearnold2867 10 месяцев назад

Big Red Camaro is the stadium rock band we all sing along to 'cuz we all know the words.

@jasongoodwin5455 10 месяцев назад

Prolly the baddest Camaro on the planet!!! Thanks for sharing.

@griffittsgarage 10 месяцев назад

In 1990 this car was responsible for getting me a job at the Nevada automotive test center. The guy interviewing me was also a fan of this car. Ahead of your time 🙏🏻😎🏁

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

That’s so cool!

@culcune 10 месяцев назад

I bought that VHS tape of the Silver State Classic back in the later 80s--I believe 1989. This was before the internet, so I ordered it from the back of a magazine and sent in a check. I believe the tape is still at my parents' house, lol. Always amazed how fast the Gottliebs had the car going on what was essentially a public highway--topped out at 220 or something crazy like that. Easily beat a Ferrari Testerossa (sp?) who topped out at 190 or thereabouts, and the other Testerossa crashed--the driver survived but his wife in the passenger seat died. The tape also featured a young Richard Holdener driving his mostly stock Mustang LX notchback 5.0. Great memory, and it is nice to see the Big Red STILL survives!

@chrisecker9341 10 месяцев назад

I‘m following BigRed for years and this Camaro is an Universal Soldier. To me, this is one of the most impressive machines out there. This car is all about show and go!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

It’s truly a legend and to get a ride was beyond words for me

@montestu5502 10 месяцев назад

After all these decades, it is still the coolest car ever.

@Blownbbc496 10 месяцев назад

The one and only legend Big Red that can do it all, and beats the pants off of $$$ exotics with brutal big block chevy monster power. Hearing the guttural 565 exhaust note barking on the street is a real treat. Love it.

@user-ko4vc1fh1n 10 месяцев назад

I'd be stoked to be in the same room as this car!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Same for me then getting a ride was “wow!!!”

@emeryrushmo 10 месяцев назад

LEGENDARY! I grew up with this car!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Total legend!

@SGTJDerek 10 месяцев назад

Can you say the Founding Father of Pro-Street? Big Red IS the Ultimate Father-Son project. I still have the original Hot Rod Mag. with the intro to this Legend.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

I’d say the founder of pro touring for sure

@richardwarfield7386 10 месяцев назад

Big Red - the Legend. Luv it. Great choice to cover

@Cneal83 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been seeing the different versions of this car for years it’s bad ass

@johngrepo9976 10 месяцев назад

Big Red is legendary! Rj and his crew single handedly created pro touring!

@JaredR1996 10 месяцев назад

Now this is something I’m gonna enjoy. This is a beast of a Camaro

@cmintsurfer 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, Shawn for making the rest of the world aware that there has only been one Big Red all these years. A true transformer, based on what event it attends.

@daveeyrich7524 10 месяцев назад

This car is a legend! Been following this car since I was a teenager. Now I’m 52😳

@tysonsmartialarts 10 месяцев назад

Your camera crew was AWESOME on the road trip part. Impressive to get this done with others on the road too! 👍🏎️🥋

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Thanks and some of that footage was from the Big Red team so can’t take credit for all of it

@PatRMG 10 месяцев назад

This is awesome! I remember reading magazine articles of Big Red from some time ago.

@nyquil762 10 месяцев назад

Wow, i remember Big Red from the Silver State Classic back in the day. Thanks for the memories.

@dougperrien347 3 дня назад

Dammm that was awesome. Just brings me back to the 80’s.

@OneEye. 10 месяцев назад

Way back in 89 my friend and I found a teaser article in a hot rod magazine. As we started to interpret the speeding ticket for the run, we were like 318 where is that? Grab an atlas and start looking for 318, I find it and we are looking and saying there's nothing out there. "We have to see this" in unison. Found a notification in the news paper a few months later. My friend Ken Gunslinger Thomas manages to get on 318 in 90 and sees the race, comes back to town and regales me with a story about a Lamborghini Diablo and a Mercedes Benz 4 door. The Benz passed the Lambo on this big straight stretch. I joined up with Ken the next race in May of 91. I've been a part of SSCC ever since. As a course worker and a trip at 120 as a navigator 2nd place in the class. Missing target time by 5.8 seconds for the twin 61 mile runs. Have known RJ since his return to SSCC in 11. Also considered by RJ as the #1 fan of Big Red Camaro.

@malibuconv1968 Месяц назад

The craziest part of Big Red is that there are VERY few "modern" cars that can come close to what that "old car" can do. 37 years of being a rock solid performer is nothing short of insanely amazing.

@mortenhansen3455 3 дня назад

So very, very cool so see legends standing there telling stories about it. Absolutely awesome!

@leisurelandrvcenter 10 месяцев назад

Love, love, love Big Red! Been a fan of this car since it first came out. What an iconic machine...thanks for sharing with the community Shaun!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Same for me. Big fan and love that I got to ride in it! Never thought that would happen

@elcantante37 10 месяцев назад

A true legend, fascinating history, I love it!

@TexasDragRacingVideo 10 месяцев назад

What a treat. My boys and I met RJ and Big Red at the Texas Mile. Nicest group of people we have ever met. They were giving out free t-shirts to everyone. Thank you for this. 😊

@franciscovidab 10 месяцев назад

My 3year old picked this show, one that im subscribed to, there is so much love for what you do that comes from this side of the world. thank you so much for sharing the journey to the people that can't get to experience all the amazing adventures you get to enjoy.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the comment and tell your 3 year old hello from Shawn!

@alansmith9948 10 месяцев назад

King of all Camaro's, I'm still impressed with this build and the history, so damn cool! Nice drive through Victorville/Apple Valley (my hometown) and it blows my mind the shop is there, no idea.

@ob8794 10 месяцев назад

The Swiss Army knife of race cars. Great job🇺🇸

@twistidsinner7869 10 месяцев назад

This car and the project x tri five where icons from hot rod magazine I was in love with these two as a child

@camaro68_fan 10 месяцев назад

One of the best videos out there on RU-vid 👌🏻

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@berponteberponte3231 10 месяцев назад

Great show, a real car with pedigree, no BS , I grew up looking up to Big Red , Thank you for bringing in the Legend!!!!

@aarongrattafiori617 10 месяцев назад

How does this channel not have even more subscribers.

@73cam_ 10 месяцев назад

I’ve been following this Big Red for a long time. My son and I had the privilege of meeting The Big Red team during the Pikes Peak event and they’re a great group of guys willing to share and talk about the car. Greatest experience ever! I’m sure the team is missing their long time engine builder but I’m sure he’s still keeping an eye on things. Great job on the video! Big Red on the streets best video to date 👊🏾👊🏾

@ssoffshore5111 10 месяцев назад

My first car as teen was a red 68 Camaro. Sold it after HS and bought a 67 RS/SS about 20-25 years ago, I still have it. These first gen Camaros will always have a place in my heart. Big Red has been a favorite of mine for a long time and it gave me goosebumps watching you guys drive it on the street! Thanks for featuring BR and sharing that awesome experience!

@joserbarrientos6158 10 месяцев назад

It's about time!! Been following that culture changing- unique Camaro and R.J since 91'

@greghouser1338 10 месяцев назад

That car is amazing! It's in a class by itself. Never seen Shawn smile so much.

@thomasnathan8035 10 месяцев назад

YES! Finally Big Red is In your show, the Car that was revolutionary in build and style, the car that kicked off the Pro Touring Scene, I absolutely love this car been following it since the early 90s, thanks for sharing 💯💪👍👌❤️

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Blown away that we got to shoot it and I got to ride in it! Dream stuff right there

@MeneCenter69 10 месяцев назад

I got to meet RJ at TX2K this year and he's the nicest guy. He gave everyone that asked a rundown of the car's incredible history. And the sound it produces is unbelievable. It sounds like the car just wants to keep going. It's as if it has a soul and truly loves what it does. To say I'm a fan is an understatement

@superlite177 10 месяцев назад

As a hot rodder Big Red is Iconic, cheers boys!

@hqlion 10 месяцев назад

Shaun Great video! I don’t how you’ll ever top Big Red and the great video. Your interview style and the video production was top notch. I knew Big Red was the most versatile car, but my god I didn’t know how far they went. Big Red has an incredible crew and driver.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. My crew killed it on this and it was a true honor to shoot Big Red and get a ride in it!

@armoris66 7 месяцев назад

I have an old VHS video about this beast from the 90s doing 228mph with the aerodynamics of a house brick. Absolute Legend of a car!

@evans3304 10 месяцев назад

Great vid. So much history, I think someone needs to make a movie about this car and the amazing crew. I liked the subtle way the mechanic let you know how privileged you were to go for a ride. Hat off to all.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

I knew it was a privilege to get a ride. Cool bunch of people and a true legend

@Pitcairnautogyro 10 месяцев назад

Shawn, not sure how you’ll ever top this episode!

@jwelshdesign 10 месяцев назад

man those were some AWESOME rolling shots!!!!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Got some help from the Big Red crew with those rollers…would love to own the rig they have

@themightywookiee 10 месяцев назад

This thing is a freaking legend! Absolutely weapon!!!

@danielbuchanan5327 10 месяцев назад

When I was a kid (early 90’s) my Dad and I saw this car in Laughlin Nevada. So awesome to see it’s still around all these years later and hear the story behind it.

@d-sifer7714 10 месяцев назад

How is this not the best RU-vid channel.. production and quality of content is so superior .. every time…. Different.. original.. relevant.. master class .. thank you..!!

@johnsheetz6639 10 месяцев назад

I remember that silver State actually got a VHS tape of it for Christmas. Guess who else was in it? Richard holdener! RJ was just a kid back then 19 I think

@thomasczyz1279 10 месяцев назад

THATS AWESOME BABY!!!😊👍👍👍👍👍😎

@TexacoCamaro 10 месяцев назад

That was awesome to hear the stories and to see Big Red on the street ripping!!!! Great work. 🔥

@marshall60m4 10 месяцев назад

Im officially envious. What a fantastic experience. I could tell you were sitting there going..." holy shit, im in Big Red" Awesome.....

@lashss 10 месяцев назад

This is one of the most significant cars of our generation. It catalyzed the phenomenon of modern tuning and modifications. Outstanding job as always from Autotopia LA!

@lestercombs1871 10 месяцев назад

An American Legend. Right up there with the Trans Am Mustang and AMX

@Epsonblade 10 месяцев назад

Emotional. Great video. I built a street car 68 camaro with my father. It was how I cut my teeth working on cars. Im 40 now, and I miss that car so much. Now I have to sell one of my modern import cars and get it back. Thanks Shawn!

@barrycuda3769 10 месяцев назад

I reckon 67 and 68's look better than the '69 model .

@laurencewhiteley. 10 месяцев назад

That is a beast!

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Definitely

@OneofMyTurns 10 месяцев назад

One if not the most beautiful car designs to come out of the GM factory!!!

@mhousto20 10 месяцев назад

So much fun to watch Big Red on the move. Timeless cool

@toolsfordarkness 10 месяцев назад

Great story! This car has so much history!

@Feledwards 10 месяцев назад

Big Red is a legend.

@kenxiong6830 10 месяцев назад

This thing is legendary!!!! I remember seeing it on “Are you faster than a redneck”. AutoTopia hits another one out of the ballpark. Idk how you keep finding these awesome machines but keep it up!

@thegreenerthemeaner 10 месяцев назад

I remember reading about this car in the mid 80s. I always wondered about it and it's story. All I can say is I am beyond impressed. Drag racing is/was my first love. Road course racing is right behind it. No circling the course trying to learn it; encounter, adapt and overcome. Flying low at Bonneville is interesting to me from the tech aspect. This proves that one car as built can't do it all, but it's fun to do just that, build it for whichever challenge you point it at.

@kennethalbert4653 10 месяцев назад

Wow ! What a dad !!

@keithspillman 9 месяцев назад

A true mechanical legend....brought to life by an incredible team. Thank You!!!!

@hotrodder5034 10 месяцев назад

I seen Big Red at Detroit Autorama. Took a bunch of pics! This has to be the nastiest custom 69 Camaro ever built! Soo much history with this car! That ride looked soo intense! 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

Amazing ride in a true legend. Blown away I got to cruise around in Big Red!

@riveraj053 10 месяцев назад

Lots of respect and love for Big Red and the team. Really love Big Red and what the team has accomplished with it. True Legend 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@romeyrome32 10 месяцев назад

Shaun, you're one lucky mofo. I saw a documentary more or less on Big Red years ago and have been a fan ever since. I always call it the transformer Camaro because it can be modified to any racing format and compete at the highest level, oftentimes winning and setting records. What a machine and story. The ultimate Camaro in my book. Even in it's "street" setup it looks really good.

@AutotopiaLA 10 месяцев назад

I know I’m lucky and it was pretty obvious in this video. Still saying “wow” about getting to do this

@romeyrome32 10 месяцев назад

@@AutotopiaLA Brother you're living right! I can't imagine how it must felt to ride in it. He got on it pretty well on the highway.