Alan Travis is a National Treasure. He is also quite the character! I love his sense of humor. The country is lucky to have someone who preserves, restores, maintains and drives these pieces of automobile history.
"Alan Travis is a National Treasure. He is also quite the character! I love his sense of humor. The country is lucky to have someone who preserves, restores, maintains and drives these pieces of automobile history" I agree and well said.
Another great auto and auto history lesson from Mr. Travis! Happiness is a V-8 in a light car. This one certainly looks fantastic in this color and with the boat tail styling, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Another great auto and auto history lesson from Mr. Travis!" I agree. "Happiness is a V-8 in a light car." I agree. "This one certainly looks fantastic in this color and with the boat tail styling, too." I agree. You're welcome, Lou
WOW! A V8 engine from this time in history! It sounds and runs great! The car is an engineering marvel, loaded with deluxe features, and, of course immaculate! Thanks for a super great video, Lou!
Lou and Alan, Another great story.started off with a close up of Alan"s scuffed up knuckles all bandaged. Proves that Alan is not only knowledgeable about his cars, he also does the wrenching on them. Great Car, Great story and two great guys having the time of their life. This is what car collecting is all about! Keep them coming Lou!
Lou, the one thing I've learned (or re-learned) from this series is that there's really nothing new under the sun. It's 1915, but here you have adjustable shocks, you're using a density-altitude gauge to tune your carb, and under the hood you've got a precursor to Smokey Yunick's 'Hot Air Engine' from the 1980's. The only difference between now and then is the modern technology to address the same issues they thought about and faced 120 years ago. What is new that wasn't around back then are those stupid speed bumps! I'm always curious to hear how the first V-8's sounded. Nothing like today's engines, but if you listen carefully, you still get a hint of that V-8 growl we all love. Once again Lou, this is an outstanding video series!!
Lou , what a fantastic car ! I did a little research . One of the trunk and treats showed the race car priced at $1250 . Back in 1915 that would've been the equivalent to $37,964 today . Mr. Travis is defintely a gearhead. You can tell by his hands and bandages on his knuckles. He loves working on his cars . Thanks for sharing Lou and thanks to Mr. Travis for preserving automotive history.
Wow, a 1915 V8. And that's not even the most impressive thing on it. So many cool things on it, and cool looking. Awesome stuff. Love your channel, Lou! You are always sharing something new that's old 🤪
Lou, This is one of the coolest cars I have seen. Thank you for bringing such incredible machines to all of us and sharing in such great people's lives. I am starting a CZcams channel as soon as it is warm enough to be out in the unheated barn with the building of a restomod of a 1928 Morgan. The Morgan RIP/GN special is the one I have chosen to build. Instead of using a GN rear (none available in the US.) I am using an MG rear differential and beautiful spoked wire wheels. I am using an experimental aircraft opposed twin as the power plant possibly with a turbo.. I am setting up a machine shop and a forge in order to cast the aluminum adapter to link the motor and a 4 speed manual MG transmission. I am going to be able to cast any parts and then turn them down on the lathe or the mill. Depending on how the project turns out I may start building turn key replicas here in the States as well as kits. They will essentially be WWI airplanes without a prop or wings. I am going to use aircraft ceconite and spray it with plasticizer. It will be a wood over metal frame similar to both the Morgan and the Pembleton.
Great car, Alan is amazing! Love that engine, overhead valve, 3.0l V8, 2bbl carburetor in 1915! Sounds like a flat-plane (180°) crankshaft, and the tachometer reads 3,500 rpm, I wonder how many rpm it can actually turn!?! I crazy go nuts for this one, thanks Lou😁❤️
Another great car and video. I am going to be sad when this series ends. All your videos are good but these are on a whole other level. This one seems to have very narrow tires for something that can go 100 mph. The race drivers back in those days sure had guts. Or were crazy. It is a shame that the area you drive in has those speed bumps or Alan could give you a real ride. I would be interested to know which of these cars is his favorite? Hope to see more.
Hi HRC, Happy to read "All your videos are good but these are on a whole other level." :-) I believe you're right, race car drivers had to be a bit crazy, and lot's of daringness, Lou
Oh, I see smiling face all the way. "Lucky" Lou riding on a piece of American car history, Scripps Booth was associated with GM and Chevrolet at that time.
Thank you, Gents: what an Overview & ride in a Classic! Interestingly, I think you are Correct : “ Lou” is not the Type for “the Right Seat ( Expert MECHANICS) in a Racer of 1915, etc.((* Those People at Indianapolis-500 were “ serious “ Racers (* e,g. RICKENBACKER, Bailey, et al)!! Great Work: Vehicular & Video.
Hi guys, I love the car! I couldn't help but notice the step plates. Do you know who made them! I have 4 on my Model A phaeton and have wondered who made them. They say"Courtesy" , as I think yours do too! Thanks for keeping these gems going!!
Regarding the V8 Darracq that was mentioned, that car was built to take the land speed record (which it did) before going on to a career in racing - and it's still being raced today. czcams.com/video/c26BcM96OwQ/video.html
Hi Graham Bell, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou
-Question, what does that little “Icon” indicate or do? The one you are referring to.
Another amazing car from Alan’s collection!
Beautiful example of a bygone era.
Thanks Lou and Alan!
Hi Jeff, Happy to share this "amazing car from Alan’s collection!" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Alan is certainly a very interesting guy to listen to, the knowledge, the passion, an historian with super nice humor.
I agree.
It’s the first time I see a V8 this old.
Happy to share this car with an early V8 with you :-)
Alan Travis is a National Treasure. He is also quite the character! I love his sense of humor. The country is lucky to have someone who preserves, restores, maintains and drives these pieces of automobile history.
"Alan Travis is a National Treasure. He is also quite the character! I love his sense of humor. The country is lucky to have someone who preserves, restores, maintains and drives these pieces of automobile history" I agree and well said.
Another great auto and auto history lesson from Mr. Travis! Happiness is a V-8 in a light car. This one certainly looks fantastic in this color and with the boat tail styling, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Another great auto and auto history lesson from Mr. Travis!" I agree. "Happiness is a V-8 in a light car." I agree. "This one certainly looks fantastic in this color and with the boat tail styling, too." I agree. You're welcome, Lou
WOW! A V8 engine from this time in history! It sounds and runs great! The car is an engineering marvel, loaded with deluxe features, and, of course immaculate! Thanks for a super great video, Lou!
Hi Jon, High praise. You're welcome, Lou
Mr Travis is THE MAN!
I agree.
Very sharp looking car. Really enjoy watching these and learn so much. Thanks Lou!
Happy to read you enjoying watching and learning. It was a learning experience, and glad to share it with you. You're welcome John!
Lou and Alan, Another great story.started off with a close up of Alan"s scuffed up knuckles all bandaged. Proves that Alan is not only knowledgeable about his cars, he also does the wrenching on them. Great Car, Great story and two great guys having the time of their life. This is what car collecting is all about! Keep them coming Lou!
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) SO MUCH FUN! Thank you for sharing, Lou
A real little treasure! Thanks for sharing 👍
Hi Cas par, Happy to share this "real little treasure" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
way ahead of their time! thanks Lou and Alan, great car!
Hi Robert, Thanks for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou, the one thing I've learned (or re-learned) from this series is that there's really nothing new under the sun. It's 1915, but here you have adjustable shocks, you're using a density-altitude gauge to tune your carb, and under the hood you've got a precursor to Smokey Yunick's 'Hot Air Engine' from the 1980's. The only difference between now and then is the modern technology to address the same issues they thought about and faced 120 years ago. What is new that wasn't around back then are those stupid speed bumps! I'm always curious to hear how the first V-8's sounded. Nothing like today's engines, but if you listen carefully, you still get a hint of that V-8 growl we all love. Once again Lou, this is an outstanding video series!!
Hi Tom (and JudyAnn), Happy to read your thoughts on this car :-) Glad to share this "first V-8" sounds with you, Lou
Lou , what a fantastic car ! I did a little research . One of the trunk and treats showed the race car priced at $1250 . Back in 1915 that would've been the equivalent to $37,964 today . Mr. Travis is defintely a gearhead. You can tell by his hands and bandages on his knuckles. He loves working on his cars . Thanks for sharing Lou and thanks to Mr. Travis for preserving automotive history.
Michael, Thanks for sharing your research. You're right, Alan loves working on his cars :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Just amazing. Another wonderful car.
Hi dahmooren, Happy to read "Just amazing" :-) Lou
Thanks for a great series; viewers can find videos of the engine rebuild Alan Travis completed on this car
Hi Steve, Happy to read you're enjoying the series :-) You're welcome, Lou
Lou, another fascinating car. I was eying this one last week. It didn't disappoint!
Gr8 series. 🙌🏼
Audie, Happy to read this one "didn't disappoint!" :-)
Imo this is one of your best. Beautiful car and location!
Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Thank you John.
Чудовий автомобіль! Майже як сучасні! Дуже цікаво! Дякую!
Hi Сергій, You're right, this one seems modern. Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a nice ride in this very interesting and great looking car!
Hi ACatal2, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
That's one very cool car and it seemed to run very well Alan has some nice cars there🎉
Hi Pete, Happy to read "That's one very cool car and it seemed to run very well" :-) My pleasure sharing Alan's cars with you, Lou
Nice,very nice.
Thanks.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome mikego.
Wow, a 1915 V8. And that's not even the most impressive thing on it. So many cool things on it, and cool looking. Awesome stuff. Love your channel, Lou! You are always sharing something new that's old 🤪
Hi danam0228, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this video. "You are always sharing something new that's old" I like that, thank you, Lou
Lou, This is one of the coolest cars I have seen. Thank you for bringing such incredible machines to all of us and sharing in such great people's lives. I am starting a CZcams channel as soon as it is warm enough to be out in the unheated barn with the building of a restomod of a 1928 Morgan. The Morgan RIP/GN special is the one I have chosen to build. Instead of using a GN rear (none available in the US.) I am using an MG rear differential and beautiful spoked wire wheels. I am using an experimental aircraft opposed twin as the power plant possibly with a turbo.. I am setting up a machine shop and a forge in order to cast the aluminum adapter to link the motor and a 4 speed manual MG transmission. I am going to be able to cast any parts and then turn them down on the lathe or the mill. Depending on how the project turns out I may start building turn key replicas here in the States as well as kits. They will essentially be WWI airplanes without a prop or wings. I am going to use aircraft ceconite and spray it with plasticizer. It will be a wood over metal frame similar to both the Morgan and the Pembleton.
John, High praise. You're welcome. Hope you have fun with your CZcams Channel. Lou
@@loucostabile Thank you my friend!!!
Quite the car. My Pinewood Derby car looked similar to it, too. Mine was red!
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you're pinewood derby car looked like this shape too :-) Lou
Great car, Alan is amazing! Love that engine, overhead valve, 3.0l V8, 2bbl carburetor in 1915! Sounds like a flat-plane (180°) crankshaft, and the tachometer reads 3,500 rpm, I wonder how many rpm it can actually turn!?! I crazy go nuts for this one, thanks Lou😁❤️
Hi Jeff, Happy to read "I crazy go nuts for this one" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Allen, if you ever need someone to disassemble that engine, I'm your man.
I'd love to see inside that thing.
....always nice to have a helping hand.
Louis Chevrolet was also a race car driver in his early carrier.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Another great car and video. I am going to be sad when this series ends. All your videos are good but these are on a whole other level. This one seems to have very narrow tires for something that can go 100 mph. The race drivers back in those days sure had guts. Or were crazy. It is a shame that the area you drive in has those speed bumps or Alan could give you a real ride. I would be interested to know which of these cars is his favorite? Hope to see more.
Hi HRC, Happy to read "All your videos are good but these are on a whole other level." :-) I believe you're right, race car drivers had to be a bit crazy, and lot's of daringness, Lou
Red light to port, green to starboard comes from boating to go along with the boat tail body
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Beat me to it! It's also carried on to aircraft.
Oh, I see smiling face all the way. "Lucky" Lou riding on a piece of American car history, Scripps Booth was associated with GM and Chevrolet at that time.
Hi boson, "Oh, I see smiling face all the way." NICE! Happy to share this "piece of American car history," with you, Lou
Thank you, Gents: what an Overview & ride in a Classic! Interestingly, I think you are Correct : “ Lou” is not the Type for “the Right Seat ( Expert MECHANICS) in a Racer of 1915, etc.((* Those People at Indianapolis-500 were “ serious “ Racers (* e,g. RICKENBACKER, Bailey, et al)!! Great Work: Vehicular & Video.
You're welcome Opera. Thank you for viewing and sharing.
That's a history lesson I knew Ford didn't make the first one in 32 but that has to be the first plus that one Sharp looking car
Hi Larry, Happy to read "That's a history lesson" :-) I find learning from the Caretakers is so much fun, Lou
Hi guys, I love the car! I couldn't help but notice the step plates. Do you know who made them! I have 4 on my Model A phaeton and have wondered who made them. They say"Courtesy" , as I think yours do too! Thanks for keeping these gems going!!
Hi Mark, Happy to read you "love the car!" :-) Regarding the step plates, I'm not sure. Thank you for sharing and you're welcome, Lou
I have a feeling that without the speed bumps you would be rolling along at a hundred.
Hi Terri, You might be right :-) Lou
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:-)
Regarding the V8 Darracq that was mentioned, that car was built to take the land speed record (which it did) before going on to a career in racing - and it's still being raced today.
czcams.com/video/c26BcM96OwQ/video.html
Hi Graham Bell, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
You need to buy an led light 😂
I tried the led light and it has a strobe effect. Didn't work.
@@loucostabile ring light is best google it
1st
Winner!
Now let's see some African cars.
....that's a fun idea :-)