To electrify the DeLorean would be a master piece! The original powertrain is completely loss in that beautiful designed car! And that conversion would fit to the story. Adorable work you are doing: Authenticity combined with great great passion to automobiles

@ElectricClassicCars

Жыл бұрын

I agree, that's why we did this.😁👍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5qEx86glqjQoNI.html

Please do a Citroén DS and make it the futuristic space ship it was ment to be.

@waterboy8999

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think that was a supercar, but it is a super car, I remember one in the next street, it was so lovely!

@dickbodaar6612

2 жыл бұрын

Me and my Ex-wife did have a DS 21 she drove it all the way from New Orleans , and yes that car is " The BOMB !!!! 😀😄

@stophdoggy6625

2 жыл бұрын

Would be a perfect project 😊 Never had the power train it deserved.

@norbione

2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea 👍

@mikevoncollas326

2 жыл бұрын

YES!

I am an electrical engineer with a dream of starting my EV conversion company here in my country and watching your video is giving me a very huge amount of knowledge. Thanks a lot for your videos.

Wow, I knew Ferrari engines where big, but I had no idea you could fit an entire Kia soul in them!

@helipeek2736

2 жыл бұрын

Or an Asian capital city come to think of it.

@Brurgh

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

Pointing to the Ferrari engine “For those of you who believe in ghosts, apparently there is a soul in there” I love it!

@Mike_Costello

2 жыл бұрын

That cracked me up!

@89five3five

2 жыл бұрын

I almost spit out my coffee hearing that. 🤣

@ab3000x

2 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at that!

@ramblerandy2397

2 жыл бұрын

I coughed and spluttered with mirth on that comment.😁 Rich does occasionally pop out a few choice phrases.

@rafenwulf

2 жыл бұрын

I love the subtlety of mentioning a soul and nothing more, everyone will get why he says this! They're basically doing a heart&soul transplant, and opinions on this will be extremely mixed. I for one would never do it if I would ever be the proud owner of a Testarossa, but if I would do it, I'd need a special room in my huge fictional mansion to display and conserve the original V12.

Amazing, I mean, the name was a no brainer, but can't wait to see this one done.

"What other super cars are worth electrifying?" ALL the super cars. All of them.

Like the engineering, thought, and fabrication going into the conversion. Hello from the USA

Love to see my childhood dream car the Lamborghini Countach electrified.

Almost spat out my coffee hearing the comment about the soul in the engine.

Thanks from our corner of the world, New Zealand.

Absolutely a Citroen DS (or a CX), the R107 Mercedes SL with Tesla power (not a Hyper 9) and the Porsche 928 with Tesla power.

Renault Alpine A110 A310 A610 (rear engine V6), extremely rare in US, but some around in UK & Europe

Congrats on the magnificent work that you do at ECC. The conversions are incredible and infuse cars like this Teslarossa with a new "soul". I would love to see more radical conversions on cars like this Testarossa, like for instance battery packs sitting lower in the car, double or triple motors and adjustments to chassis, suspension and brakes to go with the whole pack, but I presume that's not only more costly but also more difficult to achieve. In any case, I love the results for all the classic cars that will have a new life in a new world where otherwise they would be sitting in a museum or a private garage... or barn!

From the Netherlands and driving electric since 2010 (Ampera, I3 & Id3) my favorite car to convert would be a Volvo P1800. Sacrilege in Dutch is Heiligschennis but no electric conversion so well executed as yours can fall under that term.

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Love the P1800. 😎👌

@billcompton6050

2 жыл бұрын

The P180 would trump the 240 But there are a ton of 240 out there through all the model years

In German: Sakrileg. And as a German, I would opt for a Porsche 911 conversion. The aft end went out of control much too fast, at least for the less experienced drivers. I think it would greatly benefit from loosing some wheigt behind the aft wheels.

@netgnostic1627

11 ай бұрын

I've noticed that many of the 911 EV conversions I've seen place a bunch of battery weight out behind the rear axle ... which is unfortunate. I'm hoping that during the next 10 years, much higher-density batteries will be available (solid-state, perhaps?) and the battery bricks will be smaller, therefore less of them for the same amount of energy capacity. That should make placement less of a problem. Keep them low and entirely between the axles!

In French: Sacrilège! I remember the Countach "met my childhood hero" sequence by James May. That car looks the meanest though, and definitely needs to perform the best :) My personal preference: a 70's Corvette! An unmatched beauty in my eyes.

Personally I would just fill the fuel tank space with extra batteries as 65KW is a small battery capacity for a large Tesla motor. Teslarossa is pure genius and the build is excellent.

@alannock1358

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, who wants luggage space in a supercar!?

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

We considered that but I really want to keep it the same weight as when it was petrol.

@CrazedCrittic

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElectricClassicCars wow I missed that about keeping the same weight. That will quieten the milk-float brigade. Looking forwards to the next installment.

Watching from Johannesburg, South Africa. Fascinating content 👍🏻

Thanks again. Looking forward to seeing it run. Jim Bell (Australia)

Nice work! Greetings from SoCal, surrounded by thousands of Tesla❤️

Your converted BMW E9 Batmobile just sold for 150K pounds at Bonham's so although not a true CSL someone was happy to pay serious money for it. Sacrilegio certamente no! You are making relevant impractical/outdated but beautiful/timeless vehicles usable in the modern world bravo!

@bmwman1981

2 жыл бұрын

Someone payed way over the odds for the bmw you could buy a genuine bmw csl that’s done 31000 miles for £159000 and it was a well restored original car

Great idea for the split pack under the car nice and low. See the lovely blue mini at Goodwood fos, getting some well deserved attention .

No one would dare convert a Countach. Which is why you should. 😁

Lambo Countach circa 1980; as a kid I loved the look of those, so futuristic. They looked like they should whiz by making some low key noise of a complete different Sci-Fi propulsion system.

@CherylCold

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe convert a good replica

@juanmorse50

Жыл бұрын

Me too...

@stickynorth

Жыл бұрын

Bingo! That was the poster car on my wall in the late 1980's and I was always surprised by how futuristic they were but also mild compared to today's electric hypercars..

Absolutely splendid. I am looking forward to watching the whole series. I have been dreaming about converting/building cars with electric drivetrains.

"What supercars would benefit from the electric experience?" All of them.

Jaguar XJ220. Although it was quick it never really got the engine that was intended for it from the concept. It ended up with an upgraded Metro 6R4 lump so the legend goes.

In Portuguese it's "sacrilégio"... :) As for the super car question, my dream car is a Citröen SM with a Tesla engine. That would be a heavenly sacrilege.

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and so much room ....but definately would need lots of secondary pump motors.

Forget supercars. I'd love to see an electrified Volvo 850 estate. Also, my initial plan for an EV conversion was a Subaru Forrester STI. The rally derived 4WD system should do a grand job of getting the power down, if it could handle the power. :D

So many people going on about the Citroen DS. I'll have to say the Citroen GS. My dad's first car. What a machine!

Lamborghini Countach and the Jaguar XJ220 would be both fantastic EV’s

Looks great. A Ferrari Dino would be an excellent conversion

Great to see an update about the Teslarossa! Thanks, Richard. 🙂👍

@locknut5382

2 жыл бұрын

Another option, for those who might want it, is to keep the existing battery layout and add another block into that space. It could accommodate closer to 100kWh, if the body could tolerate the extra mass. What do you think? Loving the badge! 😁

New Jersey USA here and love the channel. Keep up the good work.

@spudproductions7606

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I can't wait for our shop to get working on a "TeslaRossa"! One electrification project I am looking into is a 1961-1964 Maserati 3500. I also think a classic 60's or 70's Alfa Romeo conversion would be extremely fun and well received.

Wow just so enjoy these video on converting old cars to electric powered 🔧🔧

It has to be the one that was on most bedroom walls, but it was a pig to drive. The Lambourghini Countache

What you're doing is incredible. Nothing sacrilegious about it! You're adding years of life and additional practicality to these cars. Love it!

Very cool project, I look forward to seeing it progress. Thanks to Carwow for linking you. I loved your electric Beetle.

You have outdone yourself with this machine. I do hope you take for a Spirited test drive. Bruce from Maryland USA

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

A spirited test drive is compulsory 👍😀

@bruceyoung1343

2 жыл бұрын

@@spudproductions7606 I hope you have a video out soon 😄

Conversion for 2 of Australia's fastest 1970's supercars, one of which starred in all the Mad Max films. The Holden Torana SS Coupe and the Ford Falcon XB Coupe.

Respect from Liverpool.Amazing

"And that makes noise" jajajaj it was part of the car's soul...

For classic cars that would be cool to convert to electric, although not a supercar an MK1 Audi TT Quattro is an iconic little car that would be a fantastic high horsepower electric car.

Hello from Canada! I'd love to see you do a Corvette from the "malaise" era of American cars: 1975 to 1985, when a 5.7L V8 had between 150 and 200 hp. A tuneup of weight distribution, spring rates, suspension bushings, wheels, tires, and steering should go along with the project. Even Corvette purists never criticise people when they heavily modify 'Vettes from those years.

Japanese imported classic cars from the 60s to 90s would be great to see as electric conversions, definitely.

As a Ferrari owner I am torn between being a purist and looking forward to seeing how it turns out

@spudproductions7606

Жыл бұрын

Keep watching our updates, I think you may be surprised with how it performs. 😀😀👍

Love your work. All supercars were shite to live with so you could mention any! I want to see luxury cars given the electric treatment, it makes so much more sense to me. You could do a Bentley W12, they're cheap as chips. Then again I'm old so something 4x4 like a UR Quattro

Sacrilege in Swedish helgerån Citroen DS is an obvious choice, it looks as if should be silently and elegantly gliding along the streets of Paris

Have a 1986 300ZX and would love to have it made electric. I am from California.

A couple of car that in my opinion would deserve the conversion: Corvette C3 (end of 70's) and 80's Pontiac Trans Am (Knight Rider)

Been waiting for this for a long time. Absolutely brilliant 🤩

Reliant Scimitar, lightweight and underrated

Watching in Canberra Australia. Great project...

Tadhg here from Ireland and the Irish word for Sacrilege is Sacrailéid. Fantastic work you guys do, really enjoy the TV series 👍. The car I would love to see converted would be a Jaguar XK140, I think it would fly with an electric conversion

@spudproductions7606

Жыл бұрын

Great idea 👍

Greetings from Singapore. I think the best conversion of super car of the yesterday years will be Lamborghini Countach. The original car has a Superman clutch. Will make a perfect modernization especially with a reverse camera and parking sensors.😂😂😂

If you could build a bolt-in kit for the 1965 '66 Mustang they might sell like hot cakes on a hungry morning! Love your work!!!

Sacrilegio (Portuguese). I am from Lisbon, Richard. But I am sending greetings from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Happy days!

I can't wait for the next episode at all. Michael from Germany

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Loads more work to be completed before the next update. 👍😀

I’d love to see an old brass car converted. Even go as far as converting a Bakers electric to modern standards.

can't wait to see this thing drive

When considering classic or more specifically iconic cars, I think that Aston Martin’s electric conversion of the DB6 which allows swapping between the two power systems is the most pragmatic solution.

Moggy, stunning, absolutely stunning!

I would love to see a Citroen DS converted to electric

@michaelj7069

2 жыл бұрын

yes!!

For me it's not so much electrifying a supercar to give it more power, it's to electrify a unique and fun car that just makes me go "I have to get in that and go for a drive!" so I enjoy seeing the beetles, and the Karmann Ghias, and little Sunbeams, etc. I'm just a boring and overly-worrying person, so every time I start my car up (just a Subaru Forester) I think of all the things that can go wrong, but I doubt I'd feel that way with an electric car since there's so many fewer parts (muffler, oil, head gasket, etc). Love the channel!

Great work, very enjoyable to watch!

Not really a supercar but it could be transformed into one by being electrified and updated, I'd love to see a 90's Mk2 MR2 Turbo. It would be an amazingly quick, well handling car with a decent range due to the size and lightness of the car. I'd buy one and send it over from Dublin to be converted any day of the week :) Great channel, keep up the great work

Hemmo from Holland here! I think that a Delorean should be electrified. Back to the future!

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Look out for this Fridays episode 👍😀

Digging on the cradle-mount, the power steering 'assist' energy saving feature is awesome, the way you plan to maximize space and storage is brilliant. Your narration/delivery is relaxed,concise, and spot on, the future is yours, and thanks for such an excellent video.

@ElectricClassicCars

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. ❤️👍

@spudproductions7606

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the channel 👍😀

AAAggghhhhh! I arrived home here in New Zealand yesterday. I was only down the road from you! I could have come for a visit if you weren't too busy. I'll have to remember for the next visit. :)

Nice work. Sarasota Florida

“… but obviously that (Tesla motor) has *huge* amounts of power and torque, and *that* (385 bhp Ferrari V12 engine) makes a lot of noise.” Ooh burn!🔥

Skip from NE Ohio. A friend of mine autocrossed two "classic" cars back in the 80s. One was a Fiat X19 which he and his wife won SCCA National Autocross Championships. Later, he acquired a 72 supercharged Lotus Europa. Renault engine. Both of these would make an excellent conversion. Wouldn't require a massive motor or battery pack. Might require getting an X19 that has spent its life in the desert or vacuumed sealed.

@helipeek2736

2 жыл бұрын

“Skip from NE Ohio” to where? It’s possible due to a spelling mistake I just answered my own question.

@billcompton6050

2 жыл бұрын

Those fiats were tough with the rust I live in New England with road salt Fix It Again Tony FIAT!!!!

I love your explanation how you make things, how you think about your own Solutions. From the Netherlands, greettings!

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings to our Dutch viewers. It was great to meet a number of Dutch fans of the channels this weekend. 😀👍

What I love about your work is how clean, neat, and respectful it is of the original car. Although I don't know if I would convert my Ferrari to electric if I had one, I can see the appeal for a certain kind of owner. Interesting video, and you'll certainly hear from me as soon as I'll be able to afford my very own restomod project :)

Love the content....proper enjoy it. How about a Fiat X19? 😁

@hansc8433

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I got one that needs converting to electric! :)

I’m really enjoying watching this project, I’m a massive Ferrari fan, but think this is a great idea. One thing I thought though was will you keep the tail pipes (exhaust) just for the appearance look? A big part of the styling especially on a Ferrari is the look of the quad pipes at the back. I think this “Teslarossa” would look wrong without them (and also confuse a lot of people🤣)

Could you give a bit of an explanation on what you guys do with when dealing with insurance company’s when doing a modification like this ?🤷‍♂️

Yes, we here in Australia, watch what's happening with "reviving" classic cars to the new Technology, also I have heard how so many of these European super cars are so Hard and Expensive to maintain the Engines, so it's a win win. I love what you have done to the Testarosa, and I see where you can move the batteries to will aid in getting more usable space where you need it, please don't forget to put a spare tyre (and Jack) in somewhere, why not that room behind the Motor, it looks deep enough.

The C3 Corvette is beautiful but the late 70s through 82 were robbed of power due to the smog controls. I’d love to see one of those.

Fantastic work. Well done guys :)

In GA, USA looking to electrify my 4RUNNER, yall rock!

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

Time for your electrical guys to invent some kind of a grid wiring system that would allow you to disperse batteries in a multitude of dead spots in the front of the car. I suggest a porsche 928 for a modification and Im from the state of Maryland USA. Love the channel!

@curtaustin8119

Жыл бұрын

I've stared up at the transaxle area of my 928, and thought that after removing the fuel tank, exhaust and transaxle, a good space might remain for a Tesla drive unit. I've heard rumors of someone having done the engineering work on a conversion (in Florida?). The mostly useless rear seat area is available, plus of course the volume vacated by the big V-8 in front. Need to start with an excellent car, cosmetically, but troubled mechanically (not mine).

I would love to see a Classic Ford Mustang converted.. 1965-1968.

In Swahili: Kufuru. I would love to own electric car but in Tanzania there is no charging infrastructure yet. I love what you are doing guys!

You aren't ripping the soul out, you are just giving it an out of body experience. 😂

I'm from Brazil and was anxious to see the Teslarossa's progress. I think that next and greatest "sacrilégio" could be a F40

Great channel guys. Love seeing what you are doing to classics. Perhaps a Westfield may have to come in one day. Sorry I’m only just over in in the Midlands of England so no language difference apart from perhaps were I to speak in the local vernacular of the Black Country. A conversion I’d love to see is that of a TVR. A 60’s Griffith or an 80’s 350 I can just imagine the joy of being able to go more than 50 miles without having to contact a tow company. Although I’m sure the work required would be a challenge.

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Bostin 👍

One obvious contender must be the Porsche 928. We looked into converting ours but the price made it impractical, so we sold it and bought a Tesla Model S for the same money...

@stogie525

2 жыл бұрын

What would the price have been? I was going to suggest that model as i love the style.

The Norwegian word is a special one: Helligbrøde! That being said, I'd love to see an electric Jensen Interceptor! That way it might even run when you would like it to!

@nielshansen7909

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly as in danish 😊

@robwulz3493

2 жыл бұрын

Mate , i was thinking same car . I once had a neighbour who had one , went in it a few times . God , it would have been a good conversion .

This is awesome

Great episode! Funny, u are from wales, I’m German - I understood u perfectly!

A Volvo 245. A late 70's one with the huge aluminium bumpers. I had one and I always described it as the Rhino, slow off the mark but nothing stopped it and it handled well. Raise the floor in the back for the Patteries and you could still carry a fridge in it. An EV version would be awesome.

As I own an a couple of Alfa's I'd love to see a Brera converted. Cheap as chips to buy and look stunning.

Munich/Germany here, but suggesting a french conversion: the classic Renault Alpine!! Drool! 😅

@ElectricClassicCars

2 жыл бұрын

Nice car. 👍

I know these are not Super Cars, but I'd love to see some vintage US cars; like a 1950's Chevy Corvette or any 1960's model Plymouth muscle cars.

Would love to see a Citroen DS conversion. SM will be great too, but is almost too exotic.

@insAneTunA

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah those are nice, far ahead of their time.

@rosserobertolli

2 жыл бұрын

There is a reason they are so exotic. It had to do with a drivetrain or something? Not sure haha

@insAneTunA

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosserobertolli They had a hydraulic suspension, moving headlights, and lot's of other features that were far ahead of its time.

@insAneTunA

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosserobertolli Similar to what those lowriders have.

Yes I vote for a Citroen DS! Perfect car for conversion. Sacrilege in Australian is just ‘bloody sacrilege mate!’

@spudproductions7606

2 жыл бұрын

Classic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Hampshire. Looking good for battery placement.