Don't even worry about the Porsche. All of your projects are amazing. Jump back and forth as you get parts and time This aero car will be a great build!

Ranalah roquette 🚀

Im 74 this year. Will i live long enough to see the end product. Who knows, but i will wait and see If i dont hey ho, i will watch and support you on the way. Love the channel honest and down to earth. You pair are a force to be tecond with. Thanks

Fantastic. 👌🏾 Only one thing concerning me; I'm 60. I really, *really* hope I get to see this going up Prescott before I keel over! 😁

I came here for the Porsche rebuild. I’ve stayed for everything else you mad boys have done. I never even heard of an Aero-Engine, yet here I am, looking forward to this build. Curses 😆

What you need now is a Liberty L12 aero engine. These date from the Great War, and were designed and built in the US. Being only 27 litres, and fairly light and compact, I think that it would fit the bill. A land speed record car, called the White Triplex, was constructed around 100 years ago, with THREE of these engines!

Congratulations Dom. Just watched the video - looks like a very good start - don't be scared to throw some of it away and on a technical note, the back axle ratio is going to be very important, so check what it is and start getting a crown, wheel and pinion made as it takes a very long time. Look forward to welcoming you to the Shed soon. And thanks for the mention. Ivan

Ivan Dutton is your man. I have been watching his channel for a long time. He's a Genius. He will guide you and won't let you down. Best of luck.

At the risk of sounding like a yes man Yes! Yes! Yes! 😂😂Ranalah Rocket [RR] can't wait to see it on that hill. You could start a crowd funder with a ride up the hill being one of the rewards !!

The Ranalah Rocket is a great name...and the start of a great project. Way to go Dom!!!

Ranalah Rochet🚀 with a silent movie inspired drawing of a rocket would be cool !

Dom, everyone secretly wants an Edwardian racer. Most people are just dreamers and as my dad said to me when I was in my teens ..... never ever be a wasser. When I asked what a wasser was he said, one of those people that was always going to do such and such, but they never do. So I have followed his thinking ever since. Never regretted it for a minute. All the best from Normandy, France

The Ranalah Rocket is definitely the name!!!!

The "Ranalah Racing Rocket", I love it! Whether the pedal car, the Porsche, or whatever, your content is top notch.

Just hearing the excitement in your voice and laying out the road ahead - I am all in. Lots to learn.

Carryon Dom. I’m here for the long term. Pedal cart, PORSCHE and now the Rochet Schneider.

Peter Jackson, the famous film director from New Zealand has the biggest collection of WW1 aircraft and engines etc in the world including never used aircraft engines still in their original packing crates! It might be worth reaching out to him...

Hispano-Suiza engine? Great project, good luck and have fun.

Looking forward to this build Dom. I am pretty sure Guy Martin did something with an airplane engine. Try and get in touch with him. Imagine a collaboration with Guy and yourself. That would be amazing.

Don’t bother with people you are crazy. There is a lot invested in this project - by you! You have sold almost everything to follow your dream. I’m glad you you have made a start by getting a chassis. I too like the title Ranalah Rocket. Wishing you all the best with this protect. Go Dom.

Here in the States, it likely would have been called the Ranalah Special, but Ranalah Rocket sounds awesome. And calling it a Ranalah could not possibly be more authentic!

This has been a life long dream of mine also, while I’m still dreaming I get to live it vicariously through you Dom. All of your content is of the upmost quality and interest to all members of the car fancy. Really very happy for you and couldn’t be happening to a more deserving gent. Bravo 👏

Best of luck Dom, finding an inline, pre 1918 engine will be pretty tough, as most aero engines were either radial or rotary units and it wasn't until the BE2 fighter bomber that inlines became popular and we're made by Rolls Royce (very expensive) and the German equivalent, Daimler Benz (as rare as hens teeth due to the scrapping of WW1 German aircraft. Maybe, if you can find one, a very early Gypsy Major 6 cylinder inline engine may be your best bet. It was used extensively by the De Havilland Aircraft Co almost from their inception and delivered good reliable horsepower in all their variants. Only problem was that they were mounted inverted which would require some massive conversion work to turn it cylinders up! The torque from most aero engines means that you could get away with a two or three speed gearbox, possibly one out of a boat and it would come with a reverse gear for when you have to get out of the Armco after the rest brakes fail! 🤣🤣🤣

this is going to be big.....literally!!

This build will be epic. Monsieur, with this Rocher you're really spoiling us. Ha! Looking forward to this, dom. all the best.

When I started at LMB in Belgium, they had just finished a home grown Minerva. The original sleeve valve smoke generator engine was shot, so they built a Liberty V12 from parts left over from the first war. I wasn't cheap, but it was absolutely brutal. They made quite a few engines so there must be another being used as a door stop somewhere.

Great that you've managed to get a rolling chassis. Good luck with the project, and I do like the sound of the "Ranalah Rocket", sounds like a proper vintage race-car name.

The excitment and enthusiasm is flowing out as you speak. Theres a chap on KZfaq site called Oak Swamp build old cars from diffrent parts and era's, he may know of some bits and pieces or have some hanging around.

Dom, there’s still time to pull out and change your mind! 🤣🤣 Only joking, you’re more than capable and I’m sure it will be admired by the community when you eventually take it racing.

jump back and forth to all of the projects - love them all!!!

You have the colour scheme already. Yellow bonnet, black wings, perfect.

Congratulations Dom, on securing the foundation for your dream project! These things do not happen by chance, but by following your heart and taking the first step. The stars will align and it will gradually evolve.

Dom has gone full Caractacus Potts !!!

I think this is one of the most exciting new mechanical projects on KZfaq, Allen Millyard level! And I get the replica thing, it's like your 356; for tens (or hundreds) of thousands less you could be driving something that 99% of people wouldn't know was any different from the Stuttgart original...but you would.

Awesome project more than validates selling your toys ..you are the box of chocolates channel 👍👍👍

Amazing project. Maybe grab your tape measure and head over to the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden in Bedfordshire if you haven't already! 🙂

How exciting 😮. No question at all, it has to showcase the abilities of the Ranalah

Excellent presentation to camera Dom. You’ve convinced me to follow this one with great interest. Can’t wait to see you getting your hands dirty (dirtier 😀)!

Best wishes for the project👍✔️

Looking forward to this adventure!!! Life is highways and byways 😉

Fantastic Dom....glad you got started on your Edwardian adventure....will keep watching with interest. Best of luck ....

Ivan’s channel is a hoot.

Of course it's got to be the 'Ranalah Rocket'...I love having lots of projects on the go at once....I totally get it Dom.

Love watching all the projects you and John (Wendy also) are doing.👍👍

You could try asking The Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford airfield to help you source an engine. Good luck👍

Have a word with the Shuttleworth Collection in Bedfordshire. They might know where an engine is lurking!

I know the journey is much of the process but the quickest and possibly easiest route to an Edwardian racer might be to restore the RS and sell it to raise the cash for an outright purchase of one. Or maybe even a swap. Less vandalism of old and rare machinery as well. 8 -) BTW, RS was the origin of the Zenith carburettor company.

We watch because we are envious of all you do, not because of any one project. Very excited.

Every time you mentioned this dream, Dom, I thought you were mad, especially when it meant so many sacrifices to fund it. I really couldn't see the point, nor the attraction, when there were so many more practical projects on which you could be spending your skills, time, and money. But this video makes sense of that: the history, the concept, the plan, the passion. I still think you're a bit mad, but I am suitably fascinated, and I shall be quite unperturbed if the early acquisition of an engine sees the Porsche project pushed back!

Hi Dom, Great news, You got to walk before you can run, Rome wasn't built in a weekend 😅, (don't rush it , ) All the best Brian 😃👍

Yes, yes, yes!!! This is going to be the best thing you have ever done. Right with you for this journey.

I reckon "Ranalah Roche Racing" is fitting for a name... Looking forward to the journey!

Hey Dom...... For me ....any of your content is good to see....your Journey is always interesting to watch and I cant wait for each video......each project is individual and good to see progress....Porsche, Bikes, Pedal Cars, Ranalah's.....all good....thanks for all the hard work!

Well now the journey begins. There is an engine out there just waiting for you. Look forward to its regeneration.

Ranalah Racing sounds like a great start, Dom.

Wow !!! Wishing you GOOD LUCK and lots of parience .. on this AMAZING PROJECT !!! CHEERS from Québec 🇨🇦🍺🍺

I totally understand the desire to make your Special SPECIAL, with an unusual engine that would set it apart from the other Edwardian Monsters, however... There's something to be said about taking the more well trodden path on your first trip over the falls if you'll excuse the mixed metaphor. An OX-5, a Hall-Scott or similar, if it's within your budget, will get the wheels turning, both literally and figuratively, far sooner than something exotic that requires reverse engineering to repair or replace broken or missing parts. There's also the institutional knowledge of your new H-S or Curtis mates that have made a lot of the expensive mistakes already and will be happy to help. You can enjoy your Edwardian HotRod years sooner and be on the lookout for that 30litre TwinCam Etcetterini Dirigible engine while you're Hooning around at Members Meetings and plowing through the Hedges at Prescott. Lots of the Ferocious Fire Breathing Beasts of yore had a progression of engines ranging from the merely absurd to the unfeasably ludicrous as the owners got used to increasing levels of terror and panic, so you'd be living the adventure in an historically accurate way. Whatever you do, it's going to be BADASS and I don't doubt that you'll see it through

I will bet that your Edwardian club will be full of enthusiastic members who will love to share their passion for these old racers. I suspect more than a few of them will have part "stashes" and might be able to assist with some of the items you will need.

Love it. "Before you start!' Lol!

My money would be on the Hispano-Suiza 8, the main water cooled aero engine used by the Allies in WW1 and produced in Spain, France, the US and the UK. That said just finding one will be, erm, tricky. In any case, good luck and really looking forward to the journey you are taking us on with this and all your other projects.

Wow, a brilliant start on your project journey 👏 congratulations. I have a 1930 Ford model A that i drive daily....not as early, or as rare....but definitely lots of fun! Especially to park in lidl car park for the shopping! 😊

Good luck with the aero engined car Dom, you’ve already nailed the name. I’m exited for you and very much look forward to your new adventure, can’t wait!

Just found your channel Dom. I’m going to have to do a lot of binge watching…🎉🎉🎉

Allen Millyard built himself a giant Edwardian motorcycle (The Flying Milliard) from parts of a rotary aero engine, as well as many other amazing projects that involved re-engineering crankcases etc. A collaboration with him would be interesting !

Dom, what are you worrying about a gearbox for? It's the size of the propeller you should be thinking about! Seriously though good luck with your froggie monster!

I really like the body style that you have bought, and the engine for that matter............

Hi Dom may I suggest you contact the Shuttleworth collection Bedfordshire. They have many pre ww1 aero engines at their collection.

As much as I want to see the Porsche being built, this is just as exciting! Oh boy, this is gonna be awesome to see! You making great content regardless of what you build. But keep it yellow, it somehow already fits it!

As you say speak to Ivan Dutton, who has already trodden this route with his 10.5 litre Hall-Scott engined car? Very helpful man.

Wishing you all the best for this ambitious and interesting project.

Amazing Dom….congratulations…living the dream and we are along for the ride…..loving it….

This is amazing Dom. The SF Edge is my absolute favourite Goodwood race at any of the events and the idea to take inspiration from Ranalah coach building is perfect for your car.

Maybe worth reaching out to the shuttleworth collection. They have lots of expertise with edwardian aircraft. A very interesting place to visit regardless.

Those bicycle frames especially one to the side of the car was fantastically unique!! You truly found a beautiful base for your project from someone who clearly cared about what they had!

Oh boy, oh boy, I can’t wait to see what happens. Absolutely hope it all goes well. Good luck. 👍

This is also a dream of mine for hillcliming in the VSCC! Ranalah rocket is extremely fitting, my favorite VSCC car is the cyclekart 'Lil Miss bacfire' all stretched out and low to the ground, beautiful. I so cant wait to see your progress on this one

Get down the Shuttleworth collection for some inspiration and to see what they've got in the spares shed? 😁

I agree fully with your purchase decision Dom; firstly you got the intro and the thumbs up from fellow knowledgeable enthusiasts on Edwardians, and secondly you fell in love with the looks of the (potential) beast and this is SO important as a future driving force. So in a nutshell, you did correctly in securing this rolling chassis and don't eat yourself up about the decision, you will get used to it very, very shortly and start smiling to yourself about it! Sometimes you just HAVE to snap these things up whilst they are on offer. Now you only need a straight eight or a V12 to go in it, but will one fit length wise?? !!

My "26" Model T Ford speedster is not of the caliber your car will be when you're finished, but it's as close as my budget will ever allow me to get to an Edwardian car. Like you I started with just a chassis and big dreams. I fell in love with the Edwardians about 5 years ago and I knew I had to try my best. Ivan will get you through it. Cheers from a shed in Iowa

As neat as all your other projects are, I think I am more excited about this than anything else you have done. I've always liked the idea of an early single seat "racer". I'm quite looking forward to see the progression of this into a "Special". 👍👍

I asked you last week if you had found your aero engine and you said not yet, but I was close 😉😉 congratulations match will be watching this wigh interest 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great job securing the chassis, now the fun and games begin finding all the other parts. Stumbled on this page on f/book (aero - engine race cars , boats , bikes ,ect might have some contacts. Good luck.

It has to be the Ranalah Racing, I love it - thanks Dom for adding this to you projects and I know it will be a great build!

Power to you.back in the late 70s airly 80s when i was a kid I used to look at these type of cars in glossy books and amagin racing them.would love the challenge of driving.proper cars for me.

Nothing ventured NOTHING GAINED!! Wonderful project- Go for it you've the skills and passion, Job done. Reach out to Jay Leno perhaps .. he has a love of turn of the century vehicles, and reproduces old parts I believe, also look for an Australian guy Rod Hatfield and his home built "special "

Looking forward to the next few years..good luck Dom

Great ideas Dom, a Ranalah Special sounds awesome!😊

Love watching your projects, can't wait for you to finish one, but must say the Aero engine project will be very interesting

Just get the mechanics done and leave the body as is for now. Looks so cool. Good luck with the search for the engine

What a Score. Going to look great when it's done....

What a fantastic project Dom. Full respect to you.

Can't wait to see Honest Jon's reaction ❤

Can't wait to see this start to unfold & all start to come together 👍 I'm really excited for you on this one

That's a great start for what you want to build. Grab your Hemmings subscription. Pre 16, get in touch with those (old, Like me!) guys , collect everything you can, save it all. Still lots of early stuff here in USA. Plan a trip to Hershey PA. Oct., KEEP at it,,,,DUBS

Looking forward to watching you on this new adventure 👍🤞

Follow your heart in this, and everything you pursue. It will happen. If anyone can do it you certainly can.

Hi Dom , looking forward to the build mate , I'm sure the parts will come in once people get wind of hour project. Good luck mate .regards Franko

Great to hear you are beginning your Edwardian racer project. I was at Shelsley Walsh (the world's oldest motorsport track) today (VSCC meeting), watching some of these vintage beasts attack the hill.

Congratulations, Dom!

I think that you ought to focus on the engine which it already has. It looks as though it is probably a very interesting engine in its own right. Wouldn't it be a shame to separate the original engine from the chassis? Perhaps there are good reasons for breaking this up but I would have thought that originality counts for a lot. You use the term Edwardian loosely, most Edwardian, i.e. pre-1910, aero engines would be very rare, limited hours museum specimens. Most of the aero-engined cars which inspire you would have benefitted from the vast amount of war-surplus stock sold off at scrap metal rates after 1919 (and therefore are strictly Georgian). That said, good luck with this one, I'm sure it will be an interesting project to follow.