1964 Quantum Formula S PVGP 2007

[donneysaab]

this is great, thanks.....tom donney

[formulasaab]

@donneysaab Thanks Tom!

[Kburgboy]

Almost makes me wanna get a DKW engined car, again, and go racin', again..almost!

I've never seen the PVGP course before...bit frightening with all the unprotected trees....

Great video fun footage, keep up the fun!

[hkdxforsaken]

This is sooo cool!!!!

[marshja56]

Nice drive. I volunteer as a corner worker at this event every year and we love Group 3! Sometimes people ask me if this is a "real race". I will point them to this video. This is a lot more speed and skill than many people realize. The consequences of a mistake here can be high with all the trees and stone walls everywhere.

[dingo7719]

Sooo.... I imagine that somewhere the original footage is in somewhat higher quality ? And that perhaps the entire race could be burned to DVD? yes? I'd pay for that. Also that Saab had disc brakes all around right , which means bias ply+4xdisc right?Also that is the 940cc , seven moving parts, 80hp engine? A guy up in Black Earth is selling one ( partially disassembled , but complete ) for $45,000 I am wondering if that is a good price, oh yeah I've watched this video about 20 times, nice :)

[formulasaab]

@dingo7719 Yes, of course I have the original footage. The camera is a 480 line lipstick cam, so pretty decent quality. This particular Formula S does have 4 wheel discs and bias-ply Dunlop L-series race tires. This motor is an 850, but we have a 940 in the works. I doubt we're making 80 hp, maybe with the 940 we will. $45k? Sounds maybe close. Hard to tell, they don't often sell and are even less often complete.

[dingo7719]

@formulasaab , ...Thanks (I am going to arrange to see the saab I'll get some pictures If I don't want it maybe some else will.The thing about these country farmers is nice stuff under tarps in the barn;) . The power of the cube , if I read it right the stock 850 turns 40hp and the 940 turns 80hp. It'd be nice to see those guys in the dust in the straight-a-ways :) , plus with the extra acceleration there would be some (more)awesome(scary) vintage drift action:) So , how much for the video?

[Alisterwolf66]

Well done, man! Great driving, great little machine.

And you didn't completely drown out that sweet Saab sound with the music. Five-starred!

[ledgendsrus]

wheres the power band on this particular car ??

[MapleHullu3]

Very nice indeed. Smooth driving and a great car, be proud of it ;)

[lkeune]

fuckin nice

[jeroms1]

Nicely done, the race i mean :) What's the name of the song?

[weekendpyro]

Down in flames by Semisonic

[happyhelmet13]

amazing car... i just wish they made more than a few of them.

[weekendpyro]

Man! High fourth gear! But that was an awesome vid. The cars so damn loud the music didnt bother me at all. Awesome job hope to see you this year (2009)

[formulasaab]

Unfortunately, 2009 was a rotten year for me. I broke 2 engines this year even though I only turned 2 laps.

[stevetherriault]

how much for a car like that ?! Love the sound of the engine...is that a v6?

[formulasaab]

Hard to say how much it would cost. There aren't many around and they rarely change hands. Ours was bought as a basket case pile of parts.

The engine is an 850cc three cylinder two-stroke SAAB.

[quasiphatpaul]

What about repros?

[formulasaab]

There isn't much interest in reproducing one of these because repros aren't eligible for most vintage races.

[alanamp]

Awesome race! Smooth driving! Thanks for this video, its great!

Keep going!

[wastedyears2887]

if i would like to get one of these cars and enter the race about how much money are we talking.

[formulasaab]

There are too many variables for me to make a good estimate. Most likely, the least expensive vintage racing car you can buy is a Formula V.

[ZetanCrisp]

Thanks for posting! Could you do a version without the music, we want to hear that engine :) Cheers.

[formulasaab]

You are welcome.

I might do that... And remove the interview from the end so I can include more of the race. That's the fun part anyway!

[ZetanCrisp]

That would be great, the more the better :)thanks.

[Erretys]

Beautiful view!