Chris Harris on... Restomods: Singer 911, Alfaholics GTA-R, Eagle Lightweight GT

Chris Harris on... Restomods: Singer 911, Alfaholics GTA-R, Eagle Lightweight GT | Top Gear

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3 жыл бұрын

Classics. Restomods. Replicas. Continuations. All have the gorgeous vintage looks, but each is fundamentally different under the skin. Chris Harris and Top Gear Magazine editor Jack Rix discuss the differences of things like the Alfaholics GTA-R, Eagle Lightweight GT and GTO Engineering's recreation of the Ferrari 250 SWB.
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@chilidrummer8333 3 жыл бұрын

Here he surprises me again: Pep Guardiola with his knowledge and love for cars

@qayrolniezam 3 жыл бұрын

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@dragospahontu 3 жыл бұрын

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@Mahbub556 3 жыл бұрын

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@Mahbub556 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@Musa812 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@8O0I0O8 3 жыл бұрын

The roast about the Ferrari engine inside the Lambo. lmao. Chris is the man!

@carcrashcompilation9459 3 жыл бұрын

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@richardcarter8801 3 жыл бұрын

That comment wasn't at all accurate though was it? The Countach is mid-engined, not rear-engined, so in fact the engine would not be the wrong way around at all. And even if it was, Ferrari takes drive out of the front of the same engine in the GTC4lusso, so it wouldn't matter anyway. Furthermore, previous generation port-injected versions of the same engine and even the direct-injected version in the 599 could be optioned with manual boxes, so that would not be out of the question either I'm sure. All of this ignores the fact that exactly the same engine, presumably with minor alterations (e.g. cams, intake and exhaust and ECU map) is mid-mounted in the Ferrari laferrari AND the Apollo! These videos are doing their very best to convince me that Chris is really just a bit of a grumpy old git now, as much as I don't want to believe it. Come on, a little enthusiasm and fewer snide comments would be really appreciated!

@8O0I0O8 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardcarter8801 You would certainly be able to fit an engine in the enginebay of the lambo, but probably not the one he wanted since the gearbox is quite a long one. Could probably get another one, but would be tricky to get it right with the driveshaft positions. It's probably doable, but loads of work when you can just put any other rear engine into it way easier. But what do I know. I only work on my old merc and VW, that's a whole different beast. :D I agree with you though, Chris is a bit grumpy lately.

@everything777 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardcarter8801 agree. Homourless, jaded and arrogant are the 3 words that spring to mind to describe him now

@conorw1989 3 жыл бұрын

He was being a complete arsehole there.

@mrmcbeardy9268 3 жыл бұрын

As a restorer and custom builder of motorcycles, I can emphatically say that "Resto-Mod" applies more to older vehicles that are restored with slight modernised modifications included in the process (i.e. Restored-Modified)... not just newer vehicles made to look more vintage as Chris stated (all due respect to Mr Harris, he's an absolute gentleman and a scholar and knows his cars). Great vid. Cheers from Aussieland 🤙🍻

@thisguy8100 Жыл бұрын

I agree that caught my ear too

@unclebanga5976 Жыл бұрын

Agree. Solid comment mate. Also from the land down under.

@imagiben 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree and super surprised that Chris doesn't immediately clarify the difference between: "restomods" as a OLD TO NEW specific thing > restoring an old vehicle by enhancing it with newer technologies to improve its performance > ALFAHOLICS or MST for exemple, VS "backdating" as a more NEW TO OLD casual thing > give a recent vehicle a vintage look thanks to aesthetic customization > very common on the Porsche scene, particularly with, for example, the large number of 964 or 911 type Gs aesthetically dressed in a classic way /front and rear bumpers, fenders, wheels, etc... And sometimes, talented entrepreneurs combine the two, by deciding to push the sliders to the max > SINGER or RUF as sports car manufacturer, correct ?! Anyway, truly and full respect for Chris 🙌. Cheers 🏁

@TrueSoltani 3 жыл бұрын

I love these 10min conversations with Chris

@dragospahontu 3 жыл бұрын

You can catch the Joe Rogan Podcast on Spotify now!

@Pilkie101 3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu if you want to be bored and listen to 20 minutes of ads

@o2i3u5klwerh8 3 жыл бұрын

It’s Pepe guardiola

@slonky821 3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu that's old

@kendoskeg11 3 жыл бұрын

Same. Love it

@rohanbanerjee_ 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t anyone mention the Volvo p1800?? That’s a great restomod!!!

@TheBuster95 3 жыл бұрын

with the volvo B30 straight 6 👍

@mhorlor 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBuster95 also could consider a T5 from 90’s 850 touring car...?? Suit me, sir.

@boom-zr2dz 3 жыл бұрын

The video was probably made before the release of the Cyan P1800.

@TheBuster95 3 жыл бұрын

@@mhorlor Even better 👌

@talltrini10 3 жыл бұрын

Came JUST to post this very thing

@vernonhampton6973 3 жыл бұрын

Can we all just agree that Chris Harris is an international treasure?

@th3b0untyhunter 3 жыл бұрын

Not really. For starters he got an awful lot of info wrong in this video

@ImAman555 3 жыл бұрын

No. He's literally terrible. I honestly dont understand how anyone likes this guy.

@richardharrold9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImAman555 because he's honest, knows his facts and whenever anyone tries to haul him up, they end up looking silly.

@richardharrold9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@th3b0untyhunter how? What did he get wrong?

@remivpei 3 жыл бұрын

The guy is becoming annoying at this point and way overhyped. He only knows to be negative about almost every single topic. The grumpy and groggy auto journalist. Never cheerful or pleasant.

@novousuarionaoidentificado 3 жыл бұрын

The difference in authority on the subject between them can be distracting, but Chris' passion can't be missed.

@IlRovina 3 жыл бұрын

He starts looking bored and forced to be there, then the right question lights him up, and he ends up talking about an old scrappy Peugeot with eyes shining.

@martinhami3 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah was thinking the same, looked a little bored, tired and washed out. Then, you can see that sparkle with the right question.

@bingoberra18 3 жыл бұрын

A rough around the edges 16v 205 is all you need in life :D

@michaeleaster1815 3 жыл бұрын

He's a tough interview... I find his dismissive attitude to be rude and off-putting.

@salvi1398 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeleaster1815 I find it honest and real, not some fake smile put on just for the sake of tv

@Audidude 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeleaster1815 you're misinterpreting him.

@HG504X 3 жыл бұрын

The Singer DLS has to be one of the best restomod style cars we've ever had. Its absolutely stunning

@Gaudine 3 жыл бұрын

Not really. The body is way too wide. They took the earliest designs but they had to widen it. The first 911 was an elegant car. The DLS looks silly.

@jackcurtis3437 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the one from a few years ago at the Goodwood FoS, with the red paint and the Fuch's wheels with the 70 painted on the inside and on the body was incredible, i believe to represent 70 years of porsche.

@iiredeyeiiredeye1569 3 жыл бұрын

The DLS is a very special thing, an amazing amount of attention to detail has gone into that car.

@Gaudine 3 жыл бұрын

@@iiredeyeiiredeye1569 attention to detail does not mean the end result is beautiful. I get that looks are subjective but it’s not pleasing to look at.

@iiredeyeiiredeye1569 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gaudine Maybe because you haven't seen it as close up as I have?

@gav1njackson 3 жыл бұрын

This is what Top Gear should be like, distilled Car opinion and spec from people like Chris and Jack... I couldn't stop watching their vids in this style.

@radovicdragan 3 жыл бұрын

Shouldn’t restomod be an older car, upgraded functionally to newer spec while continuing the vintage look as much as possible? Like Singers?

@chriscarbaugh3936 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly; although a Singer is a newer car trying to look older; backdate in my book. Not the real thing; ... then again I have a ‘71T w a 3.8 stuffed in it 👍

@89turbo 3 жыл бұрын

Restoration + Modify = restomod ! It's simple.

@arjun._.bbC6 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscarbaugh3936 not entirely. They've taken old 964s, restored them, and modified them to modern standards with fresh engineering. By that example, Harris is wrong.

@maxjelley4055 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscarbaugh3936 I just bought a mini and a 4.2 rover small block. And rent is due ...

@philspaghet 3 жыл бұрын

@@chriscarbaugh3936 No, Singers are based on old Porsches first

@basmca1 3 жыл бұрын

That Alfaholics GTA is something special.

@snape1464 3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have the 6.2 AMG engine in that 500E, but to each their own

@eylonemuskson4177 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I was yelling at the screen for that. Always dreamed of doing that - and calling it the _AMG SLEDGEHAMMER_ :drool:

@marlysteckelbruck4113 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking

@hansoloyolo3274 3 жыл бұрын

Paint it black, give the amg hammer wheels, slightly wide arches and call it the hammer restomod. Done lol

@SamAbraham 3 жыл бұрын

Perfection

@basmca1 3 жыл бұрын

The 6.7 version they use in the Zonda! Sounds like the fury of a 1000 lions.

@Jackbyrne77 3 жыл бұрын

I love how the host asks Chris Harris to explain the difference between each type of car and then proceeds to provide an example of a ‘restomod’ in complete contradiction to the explanation just given. Well played sir👍👍

@harshsonawane6076 3 жыл бұрын

Poor jack got roasted by Chris a little😂

@jamiewilkinsracing 3 жыл бұрын

Again!

@jammasterflash9448 3 жыл бұрын

Just can’t stop wishing Jack would shut up, stop interrupting and let Chris talk!

@bingoberra18 3 жыл бұрын

I think he did great in this one, but I am sad they didnt stay within brand for the resto engines.

@rowanhawklan9707 3 жыл бұрын

Jack deserves it.

@kristjanveski 3 жыл бұрын

I always get the impression Chris doesn't much care to talk to him

@brianneeley4471 3 жыл бұрын

Best car guy , racer and host ever. He walked the walk and has the respect to talk it too.👍

@pigeonpoo1823 3 жыл бұрын

99% agree. But he bangs on about SUVs, then has a G Wagon. I'm sure he is not unaware of the biblical levels of hypocrisy (regardless of his 'need') in such a purchase

@pigeonpoo1823 3 жыл бұрын

by his own admission, he's done no rallying. So the mileage on the G must be zero? Otherwise he's a hypocrite

@pigeonpoo1823 3 жыл бұрын

He said (basically) that we're gonna look back at the SUV craze with shame. And he's plumped for the most ostentatious of the lot. Then, you give him a free pass cos he's doing something with it you approve of. He can't bemoan their existence as he has, literally, voted with his own money for more to be produced. That is the definition of hypocrisy.

@jasonblevins9327 3 жыл бұрын

@@pigeonpoo1823 He has addressed it before. He feels like the G-Wagon is honest since it is big and bulky and boxy and not trying to be a sports car and an SUV like the others.

@richardharrold9736 3 жыл бұрын

@@pigeonpoo1823 wrong, he has done rallying, he's got a couple of E30 rally cars, a 325i and an M3...

@Gourmet_Goon80 3 жыл бұрын

I love conversations like these. Unscripted, from a place of passion, just two blokes talking about cars. The 205 GTI with a Honda engine? Brilliant.

@olivergriffiths4445 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely love these guys conversations.

@MafiaboysWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Harris needs to drive the Alfarrari being built by "Home Built By Jeff" once it's done, a Ferrari 360 Modena engine in a little 60s Alfa, that's going to be an absolute weapon. 😎👍

@Gari.Hughes 3 жыл бұрын

Probably gonna be a few years off yet.

@PureDriveTV 3 жыл бұрын

Who cares about 0-100 times in a Tesla, Taycan or some supercar, when you can drive real, pure and emotional cars like these. Love it!🙏❤️

@carcrashcompilation9459 3 жыл бұрын

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@drdoomgoat38 3 жыл бұрын

I care.A lot.These old cars were way before I was born so I don't have any nostalgia towards them.992 turbo s all day, anyday over a Singer 911.

@SgtSeth 3 жыл бұрын

Cost, really. Even though Tesla, Taycans and other cars are expensive, these restomods are 2-10x more expensive.

@davidnicholson6680 3 жыл бұрын

... for 1.2MM. And everything is hand fitted so for God's sale don't thrash it.

@PureDriveTV 3 жыл бұрын

drdoomgoat 38 I understand. And of course everything is a personal preference. So no right or wrong here. I just think it’s a shame that cars that can give you a real thrill and even be scary because they’re not equipped with all these electronic nannies and cars that let you, the driver do the work instead of 150 computers onboard are completely disappearing. Except for the new T50 from Gordon Murray..🙏 for me personally, when I drive the 992..even though I’m way faster on a lap with that thing, I enjoy “working” in a older (slower) 911 more. It’s just gives you more satisfaction, because you..the driver has the have complete control over the car.

@Ovidijus9311 3 жыл бұрын

Stop im getting overload of these ! i was craving for Chris Harris videos, i watched all of old ones and now im just getting overwhelmed with new stuff

@martmanana7269 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choices Chris, absolutely fantastic. You're such a purist and I LOVE IT

@tenan757 3 жыл бұрын

Old school box shaped mercs are a thing of beauty

@richardharrold9736 3 жыл бұрын

@marcus price actually, Bruno Sacco did the 124...

@fthyme87 3 жыл бұрын

Love restomods - most interesting things on the road today!

@petervanriet5389 3 жыл бұрын

Lancia Beta Montecarlo with a later version of the Lampredi-engine (same block, so should fit) plus proper brakes off course.

@simonjohnson2103 3 жыл бұрын

How about with an Integrale motor?

@JDCALDECOTT 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to finally have a presenter that properly knows his cars, can drive like he does, and loves them so much!

@user-pk7xo8bb2v 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect lunch break video!

@LarsAgerbk 3 жыл бұрын

1984 Lotus Esprit with the Turbo decal, square gullwing doors, dashboard from a late model Aston Martin Lagonda with a tachometer from a 1989 Buick Reatta and radio that only plays synthwave. Oh and the latest Tesla "engine" with the Star Wars woosh sound app.

@bingoberra18 3 жыл бұрын

Oh love the car choice but nooo tesla, IMO it should be a 1.5l Renault Turbo V6 from the F1 cars, with a 6-speed H pattern, but street friendly cam, modern turbo and ECU. Lets say 11krpm and 2,4 bar of boost or so :)

@jeffreyb.1657 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Bought a 2019 Subaru STI.....a real-time restomod. :) 1990's in a bottle with current safety and a warranty. And hydraulic steering. Wonderful car. Underappreciated.

@michelevianello1683 3 жыл бұрын

The world of journalism, in every discipline, is in dire need of honest, based and straightforward people like Mr. Harris. Please continue this format. People want critique, education, argumentation. Let those youtube marketing-paid, stupid hype dealers eat Chris' dirt.

@ZeeBri 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this series

@BaruKz 3 жыл бұрын

That w124 restmood should be just stunning, like always very interesting idea. Not to mention the 205 GTI. Outstanding BOSS 👏

@LoftechUK 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great interview

@mej6519 3 жыл бұрын

love what the retropower guys are doing at the mo.

@cubix626 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos, reminds me of /drive when they used to talk at Manhattan car club

@daniel635biturbo 3 жыл бұрын

BMW 635Csi with a enhanced version of the Alpina B10 Bi-Turbo engine, producing 500hp. Rack and Pinion steering, big brakes manual gearbox and a proper limited slip diff. Yes, my own car :)

@UpsideDownFork 3 жыл бұрын

The W124 500E with the M119 V8 engine would accommodate the M113 V8 almost as a direct bolt in replacement, with very little work comparible to the newer 4.0 biturbo that Chris references. Don't forget the M113 featured in the SLR McLaren with a supercharger and over 600HP. Many many donor cars around, every E55K, CL55K, S55K and SL55K. They all have around 500hp from the factory but even with standard supercharger and injectors they can achieve a reliable 600hp with a smaller pulley on the charger and a remap. Also, arguably a better sound than the more modern AMG lump, especially when the older M113K had an X pipe fitted. Combination of supercharger scowl and V8 AMG burble... excellent! I think I'm onto something here.

@nickframe6743 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Chris Harris for hours and heaven help me if I was ever talking cars with him in person. My favourite restomods come out of the RetroPower workshop e.g. Gordon Murray MkI Ford Escort and Project Utah 🤤🤤🤤. Love their YT channel 😍

@michaelfountain2620 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Chris Harris talk about anything, the way he talks and his knowledge is amazing.

@marvinsamuels1237 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking! I agree, you’ve got to use components from the same manufacturer. Although not following those rules, I always wanted to do a Triumph Stag with a modern low capacity V8, possibly M60 in 3 and 4 litre forms. Not rocket ships but a big improvement on the original.

@JanMichaelFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Chris is mixing up restomod and backdate.

@carcrashcompilation9459 3 жыл бұрын

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@richardjones38 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. A restomod is a restored old car with newer technology under the skin. The term has been around a lot longer then 'designer' custom car shops have been applying it to toys for billionaires. It's straight out of the hot rod world. Does the 'backdate' thing exist as a style of building cars or a type of car anywhere outside the 911 and maybe the Jag world? It is just something that people have done inmost or maybe all classic car scenes for ever. Typically replacing impact bumpers with what preceeded them, and or fitting some older style trim or panels. Chirs - I like your TV and reviews a lot, and I love Singer 911's (even though I also think the whole 'billionaire budget custom car' thing is kind of ruining things for the custom car builder with a more typical budget), but your lack of a modified car / car building background shows through here!

@JanMichaelFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardjones38 good point about Porsche and backdating. Some brands do mild backdating because of the big bumper changeover (280Z to 240Z, Alpha Romeo, Jaguar, etc) but nobody does this to the extent that Porsche does. I believe this is because of the long tenure of the air-cooled 911 body.

@JanMichaelFranklin 3 жыл бұрын

@Mike Mac To be truthful, Singer is really both.

@dipren443 3 жыл бұрын

@@JanMichaelFranklin very much so. 964 body, long hood (backdate) with all sorts of modern tech applied.

@petyrkowalski9887 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Frontline MGB resto mods...LE50 and Abingdon. Gorgeous and relatively affordable.

@shaneducholke364 3 жыл бұрын

In North America a restomod is when you restore an old car, usually a muscle car but use modern parts. So a 66 Chevelle with a crate engine, modern suspension 6 speed manual, 20" wheels with 650 hp and all of it with the reliability of a new car.

@michaelallen2501 3 жыл бұрын

I'd pay money to sit around and talk cars with Chris over a few beers for an hour or two. He possesses all the qualities I look for in a car guy/gal. Passion for the drive, intelligent about the technology behind them, and quite handy behind the wheel.

@iloper 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is a genious. Perfect restomods. Honda has the best gear changes ever

@DrCrunkMusic 3 жыл бұрын

The alfaholics cars are nuts, for me the only one worth remotely the asking price. I'd sell limbs and property and w.e. To own one.

@codemy666 3 жыл бұрын

Well what are you waiting for? start selling :D

@DrCrunkMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@codemy666 I'm trying I'm trying lol

@DrCrunkMusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@codemy666 on that note are you interested in a kidney? 😂

@911JEC 3 жыл бұрын

Have a listen to a Singer DSL. Might change your mind.

@th3b0untyhunter 3 жыл бұрын

@@911JEC just the engine in a DSL version of the Singer is more £££ than an entire Alfaholics GTA-R 290

@Gorbyrev 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking 205 GTi as well. K20 is a good shout and perhaps a multilink setup at the rear to sort out the snap oversteer. I am also thinking about that AX GT he has in a barn. What engine is light enough, revs freely enough and is small enough to slot in there? Might aswell point this out but Chris Harris just recommended a FWD hot hatch as a perfect restomod.

@MozOnBikes 3 жыл бұрын

I think for the restomods when transplanting engine from one brand into another, some kind of tenuous link is needed between the brands and the engine to make it feel legit. Examples; Stuffing Honda engines into classic Minis is fine due to the link up with Honda and Rover in the late 80s/early 90s. Stuffing a McLaren 3.8 v8 into any S Platform Nissan such as a Silvia would be great as the McLaren engine can trace its routes back through Tom Walkinshaw Racing to the Nissan VRH engines used in many of the late 80s LeMans prototypes. Final example and possibly the most tenuous I can think of, Transplanting the turbo SAAB 9-5 B235 250hp engine into a Dolomite Sprint as that engines heritage starts with the Triumph Slant 4. I’m sure there are many more examples out there but I feel some kind of tenuous link is needed to justify a cross brand change.

@kieranjamieson 3 жыл бұрын

It's getting easier as more and more car companies merge with each other, for example Fiat used to own Ferrari and now they've merged with Chrysler so a Ferrari engine in a Dodge Charger and a Hemi engine in a classic Ferrari is all fair game now...

@tomanderson6335 3 жыл бұрын

@@kieranjamieson In that same vein, how about a Hellcat in an Opel Monza? Or an F154 V6 in a Peugeot 505? The formation of Stellantis opens up all kinds of fun mashup possibilities.

@jaanikaapa6925 3 жыл бұрын

Countach LP400 with Murcielago SV's powertrain/4WD/gearbox. Power assisted brakes, steering. Electronic rearview mirrors so you can actually see out of it and full sensors all around it for reversing, etc. Automatic parking and valet mode. An actual Countach you can live with. Also keeps the Countach heritage as the SV's engine was the last one Lambo made that was based on Miura block, so the same block used in Countach.

@denverpranganrivera 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from the Philippines!👋🇵🇭😘

@chrisduran3007 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, this is the best of the Rix/Harris duo to date

@scousewillo62 3 жыл бұрын

More of this please. Cracking bit of chat

@pereldh5741 3 жыл бұрын

Disagree w Harris here, there’s already lots of 205 GTI 16 around (engine from 405Mi16 or 309GTI16). Cracking engine, and period too!

@bingoberra18 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY, I think he was limiting himself to brand new engines and so came to the conclusion there is nothing exciting out there. But just because its "restomod" doesnt mean it has to have a brand new engine IMO.

@kens8903 3 жыл бұрын

This needs to be longer and should be a segment with the actual cars. Also I wanted to hear about the Pur Sang cars..

@salvi1398 3 жыл бұрын

Definelty, those type 35s are stunning

@Peongster 3 жыл бұрын

In Trinidad and Tobago we been doing restomods for decades. Nissan SR20 in Hillman Avengers. JZ engines in rwd Mitsubishi Galant. 13bs in Datsun pickups.....lol.

@576103 3 жыл бұрын

For the record, the term ‘Restomod’ was coined by Ron Bramlett, the proprietor of Mustangs Plus in Stockton, CA. Others may have updated older cars with a few modern bits, but it is he who first came up with the notion of completely integrating modern engine, suspension, steering, brakes, and interior components into a single, cohesive, unified package, resulting in a 1960s car that legitimately was every bit the equal of then-new 1990s cars. His work was routinely covered by Mustang Monthly magazine, who spread his description for his creations as ‘Restomods’ and made it enter the common lexicon. While Euro cars like Singer Porsches and Eagle Jaguars and Alfaholics Alfa are truly remarkable, they are about 30 years late to the party!

@BartelMeijers 3 жыл бұрын

Please more videos of the last minute, just Chris Harris imagining cool concepts for restomods.

@TheTruthKiwi 3 жыл бұрын

Supercharged Alfa Gulia QV motor in an AWD lowered and widebody Alfa 155

@FAT8893 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely love the restomod idea. The fact that we can have 21st century engineering while still keeping that gorgeous lines and curves is a total no brainer for me. For once, I imagined a restomod Countach with Aventador mechanicals and a restomod Testarossa with F12berlinetta or 812 Superfast mechanicals.

@1258-Eckhart 3 жыл бұрын

6:20 "aim it for Nice and go" - straight into the arms of the local gendarmerie in my long and expensive experience.

@GranDaddo 3 жыл бұрын

Any of the cars named above plus some new options like Lancia Aurelia with small V8, maybe BMW 635 CSI or Alpina B9 3.5, Peugeot 406 Coupe with potent engine, that Lancia Integrale restomod, something nice done with Jaguar XJ6 or XJS... so many options! But I would also be tempted to put one electric version to maybe older Rolls or Bentley.

@The-Enthusiast47 3 жыл бұрын

That 250 swb is proper the only car I would save up for at my current age of 20. Its absolutely stunning

@4cfuture92 3 жыл бұрын

chris just makes so much more sense while talking cars....gr8 guy

@Jabber-ig3iw 3 жыл бұрын

Be interesting to see what he thinks about the Aussie guy currently putting an F430 engine in one of those Alfa’s.

@MrSilnev 3 жыл бұрын

I think that would fly over a bit better since Ferrari has been owned by Fiat since the 60s. Whereas Lambo and Ferrari have always been separate entities and rivals. Putting a ferrari engine into a lambo would be the ultimate affront.

@barryf1966 3 жыл бұрын

Crosthwaite and Gardiner built some new Auto Union grand prix cars for Audi from original plans to thrash and keep the old ones in a museum

@Tsparkdriver 3 жыл бұрын

This is the reason why last week I boughy a 1986 bmw e28 524td to swap a bmw 4.0 lightweight aluminium V8 and LSD int he back. The car was 1400 euro, no rust. Hoping to get a really nice restomod for under 10k euros.

@gregoryfranks7347 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Harris I keep telling everybody that someone needs to start a company doing either tribute or restomod pre merger AMG cars I know you have substantial clap and I think you're a fan as well if you can get somebody to start that business I would love to see it but as always you are a fantastic driver automobile presenter and just all-around funny ass guy so cheers

@japsniper1980 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see some Restomod a Deloren. The car was deeply flawed to begin with, so any improvement to it's engine, steering, gearbox & brakes would be most welcome.

@NikFowler 3 жыл бұрын

With the Venturi version of that awful engine? 400bhp? Yes please!

@niki7040 3 жыл бұрын

The 500E is absolutely wonderful! Chris is right about that, as usual!

@DavidKAnderson 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched Henry C's video about the Cyan Volvo P1800 restomod, and as Chris often says, "what a thing!" Exige Cup power-to-weight numbers, dogleg-1st manual gearbox, c. 900 kg, all analog... So. Much. Want.

@hockeymann88 3 жыл бұрын

How about DeTomaso Pantera with a coyote 5.0 and carbon fiber bodywork?

@NikesZ28 3 жыл бұрын

Nah, too small. Got to be an LS7 ;)

@zackklapman3569 3 жыл бұрын

Each of these videos is an education.

@SpawnAE86 3 жыл бұрын

2jz prices went up for another £100 with this video :)

@jondavies1500 3 жыл бұрын

4th gen Prelude (1994) converted to FR with S2000 running gear... always wanted to build that.

@spazda_mx5 3 жыл бұрын

Someone somewhere will have put a Honda K20 in a 205. Probably a LS as well.

@Kocan7 3 жыл бұрын

Some already did it: www.205gtidrivers.com/forums/topic/167566-k20-205/

@jasondunphy1170 3 жыл бұрын

There's a K20 Mk2 Fiesta ripping round the UK somewhere it's beast looks totally standard too

@spazda_mx5 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kocan7 I thought someone on 205 drivers would have, good to see the forum is still going 😊

@Talynen 3 жыл бұрын

If we're playing the same manufacturer game, you could get a very similar car (restomod 205) using a 4th gen civic (EF) hatch shell and a Type R swap. No one is making them as a business, but that approach is very popular in America for individual project cars. Most of those owners are more interested in the driving dynamics than fit and finish, though, so the interiors tend to be lackluster to save money.

@viriatvsoflvsitania5422 3 жыл бұрын

K20's have been Europe's LS engine equivalent for a while. They have been swapped on every car imaginable. I met a kid in Sweden years ago who put one in a Volvo 740. Now, a LS would be too much of a stretch to put inside a 205 engine bay. But doable...

@burnzy3210 3 жыл бұрын

yeah the 205 with a spicy late 90's honda engine sounds like a good combo

@davidskirnisson3729 3 жыл бұрын

A Lancia Fulvia with a Porsche flat-4 turbocharged 2.0 engine from the 718 in the front, two tiny electric motors in the rear, a 5 speed manual, adjustable rally dampers, modern LEDs and a B&O stereo. In addition to my classic 1.3S Rallye.

@E7DMG 3 жыл бұрын

Owning a 300bhp Jaguar MK2 4.2 (uprated from 3.8) Vicarage restomod I've got to say they get my vote!

@jonesjonz1 3 жыл бұрын

My dream restomod: Porsche 928 s4 body. With Corvette C7 ZR1 or Z06 drivetrain & manual transmission. Absolutely Bonkers...

@alexismalcolm2444 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris there is an actual 205 gti with a k24 in it here in Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 nice car

@rfgate 3 жыл бұрын

What makes watching Chris Harris enjoyable is his honesty. He doesn’t gush over crap he doesn’t like and says it like it is.

@magnustan841 3 жыл бұрын

Sad to hear some car lovers falling out of love for new performance cars and dreaming about owning older stuff. I’m 19 years old, so I’m into the modern cars. Is that something I can keep on loving and dreaming of, or should I throw it all away and lust after these “pure driver’s cars” instead of “fancy horsepower-chasing (0-62mph) toys”? That’s what lots of people say about modern cars.

@Anolbea 3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the Peugeot/ K20A2 Honda hybrid.

@alexhc21 3 жыл бұрын

Detomaso Mangusta with the 7.0 out of the C6Z would be perfection

@Crazykiwi2 3 жыл бұрын

My restomod choice: Alfasud. So much potential. Maybe Bristol 407 as well.

@R-Tap 3 жыл бұрын

Any current restomodded 911, please. Singer, Kaege, Paul Stephens etc

@Vandal42 3 жыл бұрын

ahh - would love to see a Singer-level resto of a Volvo P1800, Rover P5 Coupe, E34 M5 with E60 V10, and a modern recreation build of a Toyota GT2000.

@richardharrold9736 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with almost all of that except the S85 V10 swap. Been done into almost every BMW chassis already, but it's severely lacking in torque and very fragile. The S38 engine is much stronger, and makes more low-end torque. Plus you can shove up to 98mm stroke in it, S85 strokers max out at 86mm, and if you think the S85 is fragile when N/A, just wait until you boost it... whereas the S38 is basically a big German 2JZ, it loves being turbocharged. A 4256cc stroker with 12psi boost would make an easy 600rwhp.

@jonbda 3 жыл бұрын

Company in the same village as where i work who do repairs on alloy wheels for us. Guy who owns the place has a K20 powered 205 Cti (yes Cti) which is 300-odd brake if i remember rightly. Theres a four wheel drive 309 Gti which i think is on Impreza running gear and theres also an old Beetle shell which has been mated to an entire S2000 floorpan and running gear...Bonkers!!!

@pontico6000 3 жыл бұрын

3:41 is that Richard Hammond?

@pavao.mp4 3 жыл бұрын

My absolute DREAM of a restomod is getting into my 99 Renault Twingo a VW 1.0 TSI engine in the front and a BMW i3 powertrain in the back. 300hp 4WD hybrid hatch weighing in at around 1000kg? YES PLEASE

@johnmacdonald8846 3 жыл бұрын

Chris you need to ring retropower, bet they can do the 205 type r conversion for you 👍👍

@davemurphy9468 2 жыл бұрын

There is also a company in the US called Classic recreations, that do amazing Mustangs & other things.

@SuperLuckyCat7 3 жыл бұрын

OK here goes me own recipe; Jag xj coupe from like -75. No vinyl top. XJ series 1 front and dash - the early chrome edged meter bezels and likewise straight exhaust pipes. Propelled by a genuine 12 cyl Jag engine mated to a 6 speed Tremec manual; however stripped and supercharged with like a Megasquirt injection and ecu (600 -ish Bhp on wheels). Bespoke LED front and rear lights. Wheels should be chrome original XJ12 ones, however rebuilt into 18' and widened accordingly... Etc. Most of the underpinnings do their job, would just go for urethane bushings, Coilovers and uprated brakes (but I'd stick with the inboard rear brakes ;-) ). Colour scheme; BRG with tan interior. That would be my favourite Build as of now ;-) 🏁

@misme2000 2 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting that they forgot to mention Pur Sang… An type 35 Bugatti loves every one (or P3 Alfa Romeo)

@barrettoliver2009 3 жыл бұрын

Shame they didn't bring up the Jensen FFR , Gorgeous machine and brilliantly made

@jamiewilkinsracing 3 жыл бұрын

Restomods, I think, are the answer to the problem of "Don't meet your heroes, because they'll disappoint you". Nothing from the 70s, 80s or even 90s will live up to modern expectations of performance, handling, braking or reliability, so the cars we put on pedestals and worship will feel crap when we finally get to drive them. Restomods solve that and I think they're fantastic.