The Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1 Is an Absolutely Bizarre 1980s Creation

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    Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1 review! The Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1 is a crazy, bizarre 1980s car -- and today I'm reviewing it. I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the bizarre AZ1, and I'll show you all around the Autech Stelvio Zagato AZ1. I'm also going to review the driving experience of the AZ1 and show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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  • @KyleWongCO
    @KyleWongCO Před rokem +1526

    Doug is like that substitute teacher that you thought was going to be a joke, but actually ended up being super cool and you can’t forget him now

    • @tblank1102
      @tblank1102 Před rokem +10

      100% 😂

    • @jacobfleming565
      @jacobfleming565 Před rokem +25

      doug is quite literally a joke in the car community.

    • @kitnoki2
      @kitnoki2 Před rokem +17

      @@jacobfleming565 why is that? I see some corrections on facts he says but mostly respect

    • @jacobfleming565
      @jacobfleming565 Před rokem

      @@kitnoki2 he acts as if anything slightly older than him is some ancient relic. He always flips out when an 80s car has ac or power windows. He has zero understanding of how cars used to be. Usually autistic people are infatuated with certain things and really know their subject well. Doug is the exception. Have you noticed how hoovies garage and other people that used to associate with doug have had zero mention of him for about 2 years now? No automotive youtuber likes doug. He has business relation issues aswell.
      Doug is a very strange man. I cant understand how he got to where he is. Every car enthusiasts thinks this guy is a clown. His lack of knowledge of anything is very apparent and aggravating

    • @4321watts
      @4321watts Před rokem +36

      @@jacobfleming565 how? He’s cool as fuck but yea he is a weird guy he critiques Lamborghinis style while wearing a grey shirt with blue shoes dressed like a school boy

  • @Subversion121
    @Subversion121 Před rokem +442

    I have a red one of these here in Australia! I was starting to think it would be forgotten completely and never recognised by a big CZcamsr, but here we are, finally! Thank you Doug for finding weird cars.

  • @itsjamilagain
    @itsjamilagain Před rokem +39

    320hp in the 80s is *insane.* Even the Corvette was only pushing like 245 back then.

    • @ABCDEFGHIJKELA...
      @ABCDEFGHIJKELA... Před 9 měsíci

      or 275.

    • @ABCDEFGHIJKELA...
      @ABCDEFGHIJKELA... Před 9 měsíci +2

      The base ass Mustang LX 5.0 of this era. manual roll windows and all that fun, had 225hp, and was lighter than just about every other car with a V8.

    • @itsjamilagain
      @itsjamilagain Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@ABCDEFGHIJKELA... The Corvette made 245hp in 1989.
      The Mustang LX 5.0 is not a "base", because it used the same engine as the GT, at 225hp.

  • @ajm5007
    @ajm5007 Před rokem +589

    This is probably the first time Doug has covered a car that I've never even heard of and 100% did not know ever existed.

    • @joshua.harazin
      @joshua.harazin Před rokem +16

      Exactly what I was going to say. He's reviewed special editions of cars that I didn't know about (but knew the model of car), but this is like a whole brand I never heard of.

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry Před rokem +3

      @@joshua.harazin There are lots of makes like that you've never heard of, it's an import. It was never sold in the US.

    • @xploration1437
      @xploration1437 Před rokem +2

      And?

    • @joshua.harazin
      @joshua.harazin Před rokem +6

      @@Joseph-xe1ry Thank you for letting me know what I am and am not aware of. (I know there's a ton of automakers outside of the US.)

    • @lifeofa200sx7
      @lifeofa200sx7 Před rokem +1

      only thing i knew existing or recongized, was Autech. i Want to see doug review an Autech Nissan Primera

  • @vanitymirrorss
    @vanitymirrorss Před 2 lety +378

    Honestly I adore how this looks, 10000% a cyberpunk car.

  • @TheSummoner
    @TheSummoner Před rokem +21

    I've just realized that this car was teased in the Fiat Multipla video, which means that Doug kept this video in his archives for almost a year!

  • @TzOk
    @TzOk Před rokem +45

    Driver side door handle is a DIY fix. The handle broke, and the owner screwed a piece of metal to the rest of it and glued a piece of felt on it. The factory door handle is on the passenger side and can be seen at 17:05.

  • @rs52594
    @rs52594 Před rokem +38

    I actually think this is really cool. It's basically what the 80s thought a futuristic looking car straight out of a sci fi movie would look like and you just don't see that anymore.

  • @BruceLeedar
    @BruceLeedar Před rokem +144

    I imagine that the weird mirror placement and the almost solid wheels were a nod to aerodynamics. Of course highly closed off wheels are well known to contemporary electric cars due to reduced drag, but wing mirrors are also notorious for their aero drag and turbulence/noise generation. If you stick the mirrors into the front part of car you hypothetically keep the functionality of the classic Japanese mirror placement and without the drag or noise. No idea how well that actually works with this car.

    • @eduardobenassi3072
      @eduardobenassi3072 Před rokem +8

      Drag caused by any mirror is almost non existent and only relevant for serious track performance.

    • @alexanderwingeskog758
      @alexanderwingeskog758 Před rokem +4

      I was thinking the same at first, and maybe it is actually. But the function is probably worse (although some one will have to test it I guess) as a modern aerodynamic designed mirror (well not a "flat" one). This seems to create a lot of disturbed air, but then again needs to be tested I think.
      The Wheels yes I think they work, but I also think they just did that to have airnipple sticking out for filling the tires with air and then they wanted a nice "vent" like shape.
      But then again it needs to be tested I guess... this could be better, but it seems more design then thought (for me).

    • @monsieurtukini7051
      @monsieurtukini7051 Před rokem +1

      Hopefully that way you wouldn't need to take your eyes of the windshield to check the mirrors. The only real advantage I can think of.

    • @feedingravens
      @feedingravens Před rokem +9

      @@eduardobenassi3072 Hmmm...
      Just had a look, they say that the drag of one rear view mirror (a modern, streamlined one) is about 3% of the TOTAL drag of the car.
      I once heard somewhere that one mirror costs 5 kph (3 mph) in top speed (I assume for the average modern car of about 220 kph top speed)
      The article with the percentage also said that deleting the outer rear view mirrors in the US would save about 150 million gallons in fuel in the US.

    • @SajtosNokedli
      @SajtosNokedli Před rokem

      @@feedingravens There must be a reason why Audi e-Tron or Honda 'e' got rid of the traditional mirrors, despite the high price of the alternative systems. Probably, mirrorless setting is not the main selling point.

  • @anthonypesec4858
    @anthonypesec4858 Před rokem +242

    I suspect that the wheels are on the wrong side of the car. Those hubcaps NACA ducts were clearly designed to scoop air onto the brake disc but to do that they'd need to spin the other way.

    • @wojtekzop
      @wojtekzop Před rokem +60

      It's all about the vacuum. Almost never in ordinary cars will the air hit the wheels, it just goes around. So it would be better for the air to be sucked out through such an opening

    • @anthonypesec4858
      @anthonypesec4858 Před rokem +23

      @@wojtekzop yes, this makes sense. The wheels might be on their intended sides with the idea of scooping hot air OUT. Though this would be less effective than directing cold air onto the discs.

    • @zacharyclarke4240
      @zacharyclarke4240 Před rokem +21

      came here to say the same thing, but Wojtek might be right about sucking hot air out of the brakes

    • @Jack_Stafford
      @Jack_Stafford Před rokem +6

      I also came here to make the same comment, not sure about the vacuuming of the air out though.

    • @archygrey9093
      @archygrey9093 Před rokem +4

      In that position it looks like they would draw air from the inside of the wheel hub to the outside, those channels look like they would create a bit of a vacuum effect

  • @retardray5701
    @retardray5701 Před rokem +80

    About the mirrors, Japan has typically had very strict restrictions on vehicle width in terms of taxation and I believe historically width was measured with mirrors, so manufacturers had to mount them on the front wings to keep them (almost) within the bodywork. Then in the mid-80's it was changed so that width was measured without mirrors, so naturally manufacturers switched to use the same mirrors in all markets. In that context these mirrors are kind of cool, but weird in how it seemed like they were lagging behind the regulations, but still styled to look very modern, maybe you could call them postmodern.

    • @mikelprescott628
      @mikelprescott628 Před rokem +4

      Interesting, makes sense, i always assumed they placed the mirrors there to reduce drag. Never even thought about the narrower lanes in Japan.

    • @kaitlyn__L
      @kaitlyn__L Před rokem +1

      @@mikelprescott628 it makes drag a little worse on most cars, this one is probably neutral, but it does have the real benefit of lacking a blind spot for lane switching.

    • @lzh4950
      @lzh4950 Před 9 měsíci

      @@kaitlyn__LI imagine such mirrors might also cause more injury though in a pedestrian collision

  • @Tom_Dienemann
    @Tom_Dienemann Před rokem +43

    As an engineering student I would consider these vents in the rims to actually be placed there for getting air *out* of the wheel area. That way they are reducing the pressure build up in that area :) Open for discussions :)

    • @BubbleDouble
      @BubbleDouble Před rokem +2

      Ye

    • @nunomorais8712
      @nunomorais8712 Před rokem +6

      That's what i thought if it were an air entry it would be the other way right?

    • @Tom_Dienemann
      @Tom_Dienemann Před rokem

      @@nunomorais8712 I guess so yeah

    • @christiancolstruplarsen9813
      @christiancolstruplarsen9813 Před rokem

      Agree. However, I cannot bring myself to believe the actual NACA duct shape has any benefit whatsoever. Could propably have been any other shape as well. My experience with CFD tells me that an "aerodynamically efficient" shape like the NACA duct on something that rotates and with the intent of relieving very turbulent air will make exactly zero difference.

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum Před rokem +51

    The details are what makes it look weird. The overall basic shape of the car is actually quite nice and modern for an 80s car. It vaguely reminds me of the Subaru SVX.

    • @alastairward2774
      @alastairward2774 Před rokem +1

      Zagatos always look a bit iffy up close, like you say it's the details and not the basic shape.

    • @ohguy1991
      @ohguy1991 Před rokem

      @@Armyofmeek Wait what??? A Chevy Beretta??? Really? It looks nothing like a Beretta!

    • @rebelusa6585
      @rebelusa6585 Před 11 měsíci

      Former subaru svx owner here, i bought it used, very cheap, more bang for buck. I really like svx, pretty and cool looking. Best part is i can drive it in snow, unlike most other sports car.

  • @erinfreize4717
    @erinfreize4717 Před rokem +44

    23:52 yeah, only $3OK for such a rare, unique car is quite a bargain, basically one tenth the original asking price, adjusted for inflation.

    • @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire
      @HolyNorthAmericanEmpire Před rokem +1

      People also love JDM cars

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Před rokem +1

      You can get an sl600 form the early 2000s for almost 1/8th of the original price

    • @rkan2
      @rkan2 Před rokem +1

      @@gamatoutsikos but there were probably thousands of them made - not 87

    • @gamatoutsikos
      @gamatoutsikos Před rokem

      @@rkan2 of course you are right. Not comparing the two. Just mentioning a vehicle with a tremendous drop. And the truth is the Mercedes offers more as far as driving pleasure goes

    • @YoSuey
      @YoSuey Před rokem

      The price can't go up if people don't know they exist.

  • @RaGiNgBalSaC420
    @RaGiNgBalSaC420 Před rokem +11

    I love quirky cars like this one. One hell of an engine in this thing.

  • @JohnS-er7jh
    @JohnS-er7jh Před rokem +7

    When I see a car like this is classified as "Historical" listed on the license plate, now I know I am really old. As a kid, I remember the cars that had the Historical license plates were the big boat cars from the 1940s (or older the kind you have to start up with a hand crank).

    • @SDG-cv4br
      @SDG-cv4br Před rokem

      Lol; my 97 gen 3 4Runner qualifies for one in May of this year. No more smog checks for a car I drive < 100miles per year.

    • @ze4037
      @ze4037 Před 10 měsíci

      More than 10 years ago, I was shocked to see that my ALFA75 was classified as a "Classiche" at an overseas Alfa Romeo club.
      For me at the time, the 75 and 33 were yesterday's car models. Oh, and when I was little, my father taught me how to properly hold and turn an engine crank handle.
      If you grip the handle normally, the moment the engine starts, the engine will turn the crank and injure your hand.
      Therefore, you have to wrap your hand around the tip of the handle and turn it.

  • @honkytonkinson9787
    @honkytonkinson9787 Před rokem +6

    Reminds me a little of the cars from back to the future 2, like the first probe that had a bunch of stuff stuck to it to make it look futuristic

  • @rafapazos06
    @rafapazos06 Před rokem +3

    I just needed a video of Dough saying "Zagato" multiple times.

  • @ML-dl1cp
    @ML-dl1cp Před rokem +15

    There's definitely some styling cues from the 1973 Lancia Beta Coupe, which was designed in part by Piero Castagnero, who later worked for Zagato.

  • @tylercole3514
    @tylercole3514 Před rokem +8

    13:25 -- I think that's a previous owner modification. The passenger door handle is stock. I think the driver's door handle broke and this is how someone fixed it, potentially unable to get parts. Looking at pictures of other Stelvio AZ1s, the two are supposed to match. :)

  • @QueensGTO_Viper
    @QueensGTO_Viper Před rokem +3

    Oh, this car is def special... in a short bus kind of way

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  • @AlbertManiscalco
    @AlbertManiscalco Před rokem +17

    this is just the kind of weird ass car that gets Doug out of bed in the morning lol 😆

    • @lostcat9lives322
      @lostcat9lives322 Před rokem

      It's his boyfriend that gets him out of bed in the morning.

    • @bjornzek
      @bjornzek Před 4 měsíci

      @@lostcat9lives322? He makes a great living for himself and has a wife and kids and here you are commenting this from your mommy’s basement lmfao

  • @Motorsheep
    @Motorsheep Před rokem +11

    320hp was no joke in 1989. It was no Ferrari, but at the very least in a straight line it would have destroyed the Porsche 911 964 which came out the same year.

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 Před rokem +8

    This was a really interesting car. Love your enthusiasm and your reviews Doug

  • @dirrrrrrr
    @dirrrrrrr Před 2 lety +5

    EDIT V2 is that early access for us Doug DeManiacs

  • @cumblywumbly
    @cumblywumbly Před 2 lety +1061

    My utmost respect for the owner who liked the Stelvio so much they decided they needed one for each house.

    • @kz1000ps
      @kz1000ps Před rokem +35

      I just met someone this past weekend who owned TWO Subaru Justy's. These are cars completely on the opposite end of the spectrum and yet the owners must be kindred spirits xD

    • @thesam19841
      @thesam19841 Před rokem +14

      @@kz1000ps my parents had matching his and her Chevy Astro Vans all through my child hood, and my mothers was my first car... and my neighbors each had a Ford Explorer Sport Trac when they met... having two justys isnt that unusual in a household unless they were not the main cars and owned for fun, which i have done with Buick Roadmasters and Volvo 240s

    • @Lorentz_Driver
      @Lorentz_Driver Před rokem +22

      Nah they gotta be filthy rich. You don't get that rich by being a good person.

    • @dobisss_
      @dobisss_ Před rokem +3

      to be fair, it was probably done for spare parts and if both of them work for now, they just can have this setup for efficiency. :D

    • @greengringolr
      @greengringolr Před rokem +14

      @@smartyexplorer135 go AWAY

  • @tomokokishi3066
    @tomokokishi3066 Před rokem +67

    Late 80s to early 90s was definitely the golden era of the Nissan where they made the coolest cars you can actually buy. Sad to see they've lost everything since then.
    Today they're so proud to announce an OEM, budget, k car , designed and manufactured by Mitsubishi.

    • @user-nb3xu8yw6h
      @user-nb3xu8yw6h Před rokem

      Say thnx to american protectionist policy that killed japan economy 🤦🏻‍♂

    • @eduardobenassi3072
      @eduardobenassi3072 Před rokem +1

      More like 70s and 80s

    • @thewagondrifter
      @thewagondrifter Před rokem +4

      As an owner of several JDM Nissans, I couldn't agree more. The cars excited me enough that I own several of the no-longer-forbidden fruit Nissan didn't bring to the US in the '90s.

    • @pedronavaja223s
      @pedronavaja223s Před rokem

      Well the took a left when they should’ve went right once they started slapping cvts in them cars, they should’ve kept it as an option & not force everyone to buy a car w/ crappy cvt.

    • @carsandstuff365
      @carsandstuff365 Před rokem

      @@eduardobenassi3072 na late 80’s 90’s .. skylines, 300zx , 180/200sx Silvias , laurels ..pulsar GTI -R .. stagea ..

  • @DavidDeblaere
    @DavidDeblaere Před rokem +6

    So fun to see a review of a car I've never even heard of. Thanks!

    • @Joseph-xe1ry
      @Joseph-xe1ry Před rokem +1

      It's much more interesting if it was a car sold in the US and not an import. There's lot of makes no one has heard of that are just in Japan.

  • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
    @BaltimoreAndOhioRR Před rokem +77

    The wheel ducts are facing the wrong way to bring air inside the wheel to the brakes. If all four wheels are identical, then the other side wheels would possibly do that, in theory. Another possibility is that there are right and left side wheels, and this car has them swapped. Good review!

    • @maxdm1583
      @maxdm1583 Před rokem +5

      You're quite correct!

    • @stopcommunism9224
      @stopcommunism9224 Před rokem +4

      Keep in mind the other side of the wheel has no covering, so the air is pulled through regardless.

    • @mater753s
      @mater753s Před rokem +3

      yeah, you are right. Maybe it's due to swapping wheels when changing summer/winter tires?

    • @martinboucher6
      @martinboucher6 Před rokem +1

      ok so I'm not the only one who noticed that!

    • @Rexcation
      @Rexcation Před rokem +9

      Given the direction they rotate, they would extract air from inside the wheel.

  • @texasBMXer
    @texasBMXer Před rokem +6

    Doug is the type of guy to wear a blue Arizona (AZ) shirt for the blue AZ1 review.

  • @cjscarsandcrap1749
    @cjscarsandcrap1749 Před rokem +35

    I quite like the ON/OFF door lock labels. They're large enough to be easily seen at just a glance so you'll ALWAYS know what way to press to lock. It might just be me but I can never remember in my car.

    • @killerdinamo08
      @killerdinamo08 Před rokem +1

      You're right on this, I gave up on locking cars like that because of those unclear buttons 😅.

  • @nelsonscattabingus5751
    @nelsonscattabingus5751 Před rokem +1

    Great work as always Doug!
    This is fantastic

  • @tjseid
    @tjseid Před 2 lety +33

    I love AZ 1 Edit V2, my favorite vehicle next to Bugatti edit v2

  • @lewis72
    @lewis72 Před rokem +8

    UK cars also had mirrors on the wings back in the day... probably where Japan got the idea from.

  • @redmed10
    @redmed10 Před rokem +9

    Love those wheels. So easy to clean rather than alloys with all those damned spokes.

  • @johnybottle5874
    @johnybottle5874 Před rokem

    With the door latch i think you nailed it ... the fuzzy little thing was probably really from home depo as you can see that on the other side how it should look like but yes with the weirdness of the car you can no tell wat is on purpose and what's not. As always I enjoy your reviews. We all wish you the best!

  • @joaquimlopes2821
    @joaquimlopes2821 Před rokem +3

    First time in decades to see a car I never know existed. Thank You.

  • @SnifflingLime0-MW2
    @SnifflingLime0-MW2 Před 2 lety +41

    For everyone suggesting Doug bring back the Doug Score breakdowns, I suggest he films the breakdown with each car he reviews.
    Then he can compile these into a biweekly standalone video featuring 5-10 cars after their review has been released.
    That way we can see why he gives a car a certain score, but it doesn’t make the individual reviews too long. Win/win!

  • @passion_proh-jects
    @passion_proh-jects Před rokem

    Wow... that's a mouthful. The car too. "If you're into weird cars..." Weird CARS???? Ya...that's the T. Such enthusiasm, such joy... such a workout, just watching. You do you, boo. And THANK YOU! A breath of fresh air you are... that slaps you awake in class. LOVE it!

  • @HxTurtle
    @HxTurtle Před rokem +5

    the way the wheels are mounted, (hot) air (from the brakes) gets sucked out. it's a cool idea, aerodynamic wise (just like the mirrors). current mirror placement isn't that ideal, actually. in a different world, it's actually thinkable to end up with this design as the standard one.

  • @Adam.Robert
    @Adam.Robert Před rokem +4

    Why was I genuinely surprised by the hood's hinge being at the windshield and not the front of the car? Such a normal thing on such an abnormal car.

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  • @HxTurtle
    @HxTurtle Před rokem +3

    12:30 would've made more sense to say that they drive on the left side (I know, he probably meant to say, in Japan you drive while you sit on the right side, but still, that just didn't sound like too well, lol).

  • @michaelraymond7661
    @michaelraymond7661 Před rokem +2

    Love these weird cars.
    My mother had a 92 pathfinder and I vividly remember that wiper stock. As a kid, I still thought that was weird as hell

    • @heatshield
      @heatshield Před rokem

      you just reminded me of a fun memory. With my 88 pathfinder stalk, if I held it between the high and low beam detents, sort of wiggling it on top of the peak where it wouldn't really spring down into either one, I could make the headlights blink one then the other.
      I would get a laugh pulling into the park after dark doing that and watching all the teens scramble to hide their dope and beers, sometimes running into the woods, because they thought they were getting busted by the cops.

  • @deleriumfan
    @deleriumfan Před rokem +1

    Thanks Doug. Enjoyed this video of an Authech Zagato while you are wearing an AZ shirt.

  • @Rasmus_Nylander
    @Rasmus_Nylander Před rokem +3

    Doug speaks so fast, that if you play it in 0,75 speed. Its almost like watching it in a normal pace haha. Keep up the great videos 😊✌

  • @baccy81
    @baccy81 Před rokem +5

    Italian design + Japanese tech is one of the best matches you can find in the automotive industry

    • @alastairward2774
      @alastairward2774 Před rokem

      Japanese design + Italian tech works quite differently; czcams.com/video/L0LJOqMEhpA/video.html

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo Před rokem

      Nah, the Alfa Romeo Arna gives you Japanese design (styling) + Italian tech. The boxy body of a Nissan Sunny, the reliable mechanicals of a Alfa Romeo Alfasud. That's what you want (probably)! 😉

  • @YoSuey
    @YoSuey Před rokem +1

    I swear i didn't know this car existed until a mod of it came out for Assetto Corsa. Ever since then, i can't stop seeing it. Love it!

  • @briananthony4044
    @briananthony4044 Před rokem +1

    As the wheels turn clockwise those ducts would not scoop air, they would create a low pressure area behind the duct and suck air out.

  • @richardnedbalek1968
    @richardnedbalek1968 Před rokem +10

    It reminds me of the late-80s Sterling: an Acura Legend gussied up by Austin-Rover and sold in the US.

    • @dth2brny121
      @dth2brny121 Před rokem +1

      Which, in the UK and elsewhere was the 1st-generation Rover 800, which was built on the same platform...which, was developed by both Austin Rover AND Honda. Plus, the UK version of the Legend at that time was also built in England, at Honda's Swindon plant. Talk about six degrees of separation, lol

  • @MisterRorschach90
    @MisterRorschach90 Před rokem +4

    When I realized those were mirrors my mind fell on the ground.

  • @christopherw3897
    @christopherw3897 Před rokem +1

    One of my fav car reviewers - just love Doug's enthusiasm.

  • @Jatmundar
    @Jatmundar Před rokem +2

    Doug is the type of guy to allow himself to be interrupted by, himself. 22:54

  • @kreativenarciso4199
    @kreativenarciso4199 Před 2 lety +33

    Doug, I saw one in Japan over 15 years ago and I’ve never forgotten it since! To see you review this quirk on wheeler brings me great joy! Thank you!!

  • @SinkingStarship
    @SinkingStarship Před rokem +12

    I'm delighted that Doug is still unearthing bizarre cars like this for review.

  • @BICIeCOMPUTERconGabriele

    What beatiful and interesting jems that you bring for us to discover, Dough!

  • @Shadowjay969
    @Shadowjay969 Před rokem +1

    I love how Dougs videos haven't improved in quality in years and we're all cool with it because he's the attraction

  • @wowdogeful
    @wowdogeful Před 2 lety +361

    It's been a long time since Doug has had a car on this channel I haven't heard about, but what the hell is this one? He never fails to surprise me and I love it.

    • @aidy6000
      @aidy6000 Před 2 lety

      You should check out Wasabi Cars video on this too.

    • @RockyFoxxowo
      @RockyFoxxowo Před rokem +1

      At some point he's going to post a review on the westward go-4 interceptor II

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 Před rokem +1

      He teased it like a year ago.

    • @MrDuncl
      @MrDuncl Před rokem

      He should check out a Caterham 21 like the one a former colleague bought new as a daily driver adding 60 miles a day !

  • @mr.hernandezdrives
    @mr.hernandezdrives Před rokem +29

    Those wheels seem to be installed wrong, if those naca ducts were functional they would intake air as the wheels spin forward.. maybe the left two wheels should switch places with the right one.. definitely quirky,, perfect for this channel.. stay Blessed Doug

    • @jamesbael6255
      @jamesbael6255 Před rokem +1

      You don't think there is any air under the car?

    • @mr.hernandezdrives
      @mr.hernandezdrives Před rokem +2

      @@jamesbael6255 those wheel ducts could be used to expel heat from the rotors and pads huh

    • @jamesbael6255
      @jamesbael6255 Před rokem +1

      @@mr.hernandezdrives I think that's the idea, every picture I briefly googled shows them on the same way.

    • @mr.hernandezdrives
      @mr.hernandezdrives Před rokem

      @@jamesbael6255 cool, i wonder what wod benefit more, bringing air inn through the outside or the air exiting.. perhaps its a compromisee.. but i can see exiting from under the car to be better, maybe it doesn't cool as good as fresh air, but it releases pressure from the underbody and wheelwells while cooling some..

    • @soulsweeper1630
      @soulsweeper1630 Před rokem +2

      @@mr.hernandezdrives NACA ducts don’t work backwards though

  • @arthurdolle5257
    @arthurdolle5257 Před rokem +2

    Some English cars in the 1950- 1960 and maybe later mounted side rearview mirrors on the front fenders.
    a good idea I think because the driver does not have to take his eyes so far off the road.

  • @Velo1010
    @Velo1010 Před rokem +1

    Once owned a 2012 Grand Cherokee with an identical color. I referred to it as black-green.

  • @kyleking284
    @kyleking284 Před rokem +30

    Gotta love these bizarre cars! The unique style and designs is what makes them stand out and the Autech Zagato is no exception! Great video Doug seems like you had a lot of fun with this one👍❤⭐😎

  • @robjones3818
    @robjones3818 Před 2 lety +140

    Been waiting for this one for ages. I've always WANTED an Autech Stelvio Zagato AZ 1 EDIT v2, ever since the first time I saw one.

  • @Zickcermacity
    @Zickcermacity Před rokem +1

    I like the tall greenhouse and low belt line of this car! one can actually see out of it without the addition of cameras in any direction

  • @nozyspy4967
    @nozyspy4967 Před rokem +2

    My 2 cents on the air ducts on the wheels. The ducts are facing the wrong way around for when the car is travelling forwards. To funnel air into the brakes they would need to have the opening of the duct and the thin part of the duct the other way around so as the wheel moves clockwise it would catch the air and funnel it in.
    Maybe those wheels are on the wrong side of the car?

  • @billpetersen298
    @billpetersen298 Před rokem +3

    Those wheel scoops, are definitely to let air in. ( the valve stems ).
    If they do have an air flow out function. The left ones, would go the opposite way.

  • @pedroantoniodacruzferreira1487

    Hahahahahaha Doug says "the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1" with such intensity he almost has a brain aneurysm! Love your videos, your energy in reviewing wwweiirrrrrrdddd cars!

    • @Renzsu
      @Renzsu Před rokem

      He's spazzing out so much in his intro I was worried he's snap his own neck.

  • @graywolf2694
    @graywolf2694 Před rokem +1

    I like that headlight cover idea

  • @RunnerSandman
    @RunnerSandman Před rokem

    Doug is the Clint's Reptiles of vehicles. Enthusiasm level 20 out of 10. Love your energetic content!

  • @berkkarsi
    @berkkarsi Před rokem +9

    You know it's gonna be good video when Doug starts laughing at the intro

  • @NoShaDow36
    @NoShaDow36 Před rokem +4

    I believe the wheels actually might pull air away from the brakes, because the bent would be rotating the wrong way to capture air

    • @kamX-rz4uy
      @kamX-rz4uy Před rokem

      For when you drive 80 mph in reverse. Actually you could flip the wheels to the opposite sides but that's not how they came from the factory.

    • @robertbollinger3009
      @robertbollinger3009 Před rokem

      I agree, I suspect they are creating a constant low pressure are behind the face of the wheel, which in turn would pull cooling air across the brake discs. Additionally may create an added low pressure area throughout the underside.

  • @richmeyer2064
    @richmeyer2064 Před rokem +1

    I once sketched out a car very similar to this, but lost the drawing when I was tranfered to a different junior high school. 😛

  • @brendanbellingham8934

    Another great one Douggo

  • @willt.9654
    @willt.9654 Před 2 lety +16

    Love when Doug points to something so we know that’s what he’s talking about even though it’s already filling the whole frame

  • @sarvaghshrianandh7658
    @sarvaghshrianandh7658 Před 2 lety +8

    Love the EDIT V2

  • @bjornzek
    @bjornzek Před 4 měsíci

    20:36 i love when Doug does these 😭😭

  • @zaphy6342
    @zaphy6342 Před 6 měsíci

    The guy who owns two of these is a genius giving it to Doug for a review. I feel like that's probably gonna increase the value because more people know about it now

  • @bryanhernandez3401
    @bryanhernandez3401 Před 2 lety +4

    this man introduces me to new cars every time i watch his videos. i love it!!!! great video 👏👏👏

  • @somethingrio
    @somethingrio Před 2 lety +3

    Yes " autech stelvio zagato AZ 1 EDIT be " my favourite car

  • @indopleaser
    @indopleaser Před 10 měsíci

    It's been 2 years since a quirky car, glad to be back watching the channel

  • @martinrs1254
    @martinrs1254 Před rokem +1

    Doug: "Wow, this car moves! It's pretty fast!"
    Also Doug: Acceleration DougScore: 2.

  • @headers12
    @headers12 Před rokem +3

    300K new was a insane amount of money for that car.

    • @WalterDiamond
      @WalterDiamond Před rokem +1

      I ran that through an inflation calculator and it's actually $430,000 in 2022 money.

    • @headers12
      @headers12 Před rokem

      @@WalterDiamond complete insane price tag at the time, and even today for a vehicle like that.
      It’s like slapping a Ferrari badge on a Chevy Sonic and then increasing the price exponentially. 😂

  • @shaned1500
    @shaned1500 Před rokem +3

    its just strange to me that the doors have a different type of wood trim than the dash

  • @THR33-LAWS-SAF3
    @THR33-LAWS-SAF3 Před rokem +1

    Doug wearing an AZ shirt reviewing the AZ1.... nice subtle touch there Doug

  • @insanityward1516
    @insanityward1516 Před rokem +1

    the ducts work like rotiforms fan wheels it actually pulls air out from inside the wheel well

  • @guyod1
    @guyod1 Před rokem +16

    A smallish 80s car with
    320 hp is very rare. There can only be a handful of cars that is faster.

    • @toddp9286
      @toddp9286 Před rokem

      Late 80s, about the time r32 gtr came on the scene, and the entire jdm turbo revolution. Not sure why Nissan would make this car at such a time, since it was overshadowed by the gtr in every way, especially on price lol. Nobody was gonna buy a Nissan for Lambo/Ferrari money, and the fact there's 100 of them worldwide speaks for itself

    • @guyod1
      @guyod1 Před rokem +1

      @@toddp9286 az1 had 50 more HP. And more luxurious. The only question is why are they so cheap.

    • @toddp9286
      @toddp9286 Před rokem

      @@guyod1 Because they're extremely niche, and there's probably 0 aftermarket or dealer support if anything breaks lol. Doubt it had 50 more hp, nissan straight up lied about how much hp the gtr had. It never had 276 hp lol

    • @-VaLaK
      @-VaLaK Před rokem +1

      @@toddp9286 Probably did have 320bhp or possibly more if that was the original stated output due to the "gentlemans agreement" (believe that's what you were looking for), which meant Japan 'claimed' a certain group of now famous cars had the same 276bhp so one wasn't favoured over the others when in fact, they were all closer to 300+.👍

  • @micrograham
    @micrograham Před rokem +3

    I love this car so much, but the only thing crazier than this car is the fact that 87 people paid $300k for essentially a rebadged Nissan

    • @nothinghere7391
      @nothinghere7391 Před rokem +1

      People still do that.
      But instead of Nissans they buy BMWs and VWs, when get their hands on Rolls Royces and Bentleys

    • @micrograham
      @micrograham Před rokem

      @@nothinghere7391 You right

  • @alpustuner
    @alpustuner Před rokem

    Thank you Doug. Great car, great review.

  • @s3savage
    @s3savage Před rokem +1

    wow... crazy really to find such a rare & bizarre vehcile. way to go Doug !!! NissanZagatoAutech 🙂

  • @jeladsnikpoh1289
    @jeladsnikpoh1289 Před rokem +5

    I haven't watched the whole vid yet, but it's clear the duct on the wheels create a vacuum effect SUCKING the turbulent air OUT from the wheelwells. They were evidently focusing on low-drag aero (for the time), and having smooth wheels with no spokes to catch the swirling air really lowers drag coefficient. Perfectly smooth wheels don't cool the brakes, so they did this duct. A similar, but much prettier example of this was the 'sawblade' wheels of the 1991-96 Corvettes. Special attention was given to make sure the 'blades' were opposite direction on left side as the right side, so they'd be spinning same direction when on car. None of the 4 wheels were interchangeable. I study aerodynamics, and wheelwells are a huge source of drag- typically 2nd or 3rd largest after the back end, and bottom. Yes, the wheelwells actually create more drag than the whole front end!

  • @Vorael
    @Vorael Před rokem +4

    Yooo another episode of "Uncle Doug Explains Weirdass 80s Cars"
    I love this show

  • @thecamelsback8614
    @thecamelsback8614 Před rokem

    This was great, thank you Doug.

  • @spadger9122
    @spadger9122 Před rokem

    Thanks dude . Had my exercise for the day and learnt some cool stuff. Stay beautiful .

  • @parassj1308
    @parassj1308 Před 2 lety +232

    Ahh yes finally Autech stelvio zagato AZ 1 EDIT v2, truly one of the cars of all time

    • @krinos1
      @krinos1 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol

    • @julyoon
      @julyoon Před 2 lety +13

      I agree! This is indeed one of the cars out there!

    • @jj_cars99
      @jj_cars99 Před 2 lety +2

      Hahah

    • @jc_47
      @jc_47 Před 2 lety +8

      "It's car'in time"

    • @Gogettor
      @Gogettor Před rokem

      Looks amazing

  • @ryandaniel4571
    @ryandaniel4571 Před rokem +5

    That's an amazing car, Doug! Never gonna see one of those in my lifetime, HOWEVER, I DID see a Zimmer Quicksilver recently! I couldn't believe my eyes! Doug, please get your hands on one, soon, if you haven't already! :-)

  • @dimitrissinogeorgos8029
    @dimitrissinogeorgos8029 Před 11 měsíci

    First i like to learn the history of these cars the important is that i like the style you are talking and it's amazing that I understand every word in English. from Greece with respect.

  • @JosephFlemming
    @JosephFlemming Před rokem +1

    Wow can’t believe they didn’t use that color for more units. It really complements the car I like the white one you showed

  • @yannlandry9242
    @yannlandry9242 Před 2 lety +161

    So quick that Doug hasn't yet realized he didn't remove "EDIT v2" from the end of the title 😏
    You're welcome, Doug 🤣
    Love your videos, ALL of them! 👌

  • @quizzergotted
    @quizzergotted Před 2 lety +36

    Finally, Doug us reviewing the Autech Stelvio Zagato AZ 1 EDIT v2, truly a timeless vehicle

  • @alextwuh
    @alextwuh Před rokem

    What a coincidence, I read few days ago an old french car magazine where I saw this car which was considered by the journalist as something "absurd" :D :D

  • @gmaulpker4765
    @gmaulpker4765 Před rokem +1

    I own an Autech Nissan Pulsar 2.0 SR20DE with only 84xxxkms on the clock and its amazing. It was as at a time when Autech actually tuned cars and not just offer cosmetics. There was only 576 of the car made that I own and it is a bliss to drive. It is considered factory and cops hate it here in New Zealand because of the sound.