@kirkconway haha you're the first person to notice that! well i don't know to be honest it just seemed to go realy well with the old pictures of babs!
You must admit, this car has had a rather grim history has it not?
For all those that used their early 21st century digital jap shoot-camera always in their pocket for a chance shot, like here, to take a few photos of a 1920s art deco car, are all now clinically deaf...
Hands are for putting over your ears people, not for digital cameras!
Campbells Bluebird used a Rolls Royce "R" engine of over 2000hp, same as the Supermarine Schneider cup racing planes. In fact at one point, the exact same engine held both the land and air speed records. The same lump, not just the same type of engine.
It's sad that so many brave drivers were killed during that era primarialy because engine development had so far out-stripped tire development by such a huge margin.
Amazingly, the problem of tire development still exists today with almost all forms of motorsports having more power than the tires can handle.
That was in January 1938, and Bernd Rosemeyer did 430km/h when a sidewind blew his Auto Union (not Audi, but the same company) off the road, killing him. That Auto Union either had their monstrous V16 engine or the V12 from their 1938 Grand Prix cars. Most likely the former because it was larger in displacement.
Nonetheless Campbell had already gone 485km/h with his Bluebird in Bonneville ini 1935. In 1937 George Eyston's Thunderbolt did 502km/h.
The Auto Union streamliner used a supercharged V16 engine. They won the 1936 Grand Prix title with their Type C V16 car (mid-engined).
The Mercedes streamliner (a rival of Auto Union) did 432km/h with Rudolf Carraciola driving it. That one used Mercedes DAB V12 engine, which produced 740hp.
Campbell's 485km/h Bluebird used Rolls Royce V12 aircraft engines, so did Eyston's Thunderbolt. John Cobb's Railton Special did 595km/h in 1939 using Napier Lion W12 aero engines. No V8's
my father worked on the ending with Owain Wyn Owen (the guy who restored Babs in the 70's). I was there the first day they fired the engine up @ Mona airfield in Anglesey... I was about 10 I think and I remeber the flames and noise out of those manifolds.. thanks for the vid...
wow that must of been magical! lucky :p thanks for the comment i wish i was born before 96... like somewhere between the 70s and 80s would of loved it
That`s fantastic! Wasn`t it that car that was buried? I remember when they fired up Babs engine on a tv-program. Just, ehh, wish my car had that hell of a sound! X)
What a truly awesome vehicle! A credit to J.P.Thomas.
994206 4 months ago
@994206 indeed, thanks for commenting!
Mirozenx 4 months ago
why would you use the ending song to a "Few Dollars More" in this video?
sound's kinda remorse.!!!
kirkconway 7 months ago
@kirkconway haha you're the first person to notice that! well i don't know to be honest it just seemed to go realy well with the old pictures of babs!
You must admit, this car has had a rather grim history has it not?
Mirozenx 7 months ago
Very cool. What's the fastest they've had it at after the restoration?
davidrodgersNJ 9 months ago
this is the kind of car gamers like my self wud wanna see in gran turismo 5 or any other gt series games nice vid dude
carfanboy69 1 year ago
were is she i like to see her
jixer66 1 year ago
Cool!!
slapleatheru3 1 year ago
For all those that used their early 21st century digital jap shoot-camera always in their pocket for a chance shot, like here, to take a few photos of a 1920s art deco car, are all now clinically deaf...
Hands are for putting over your ears people, not for digital cameras!
closertofiftythanyew 1 year ago
Shame they can't spell Wales!!!
0303jam 1 year ago
Does anyone know how much of the chassis was original?
I have seen it in the museum having heard alot about it from my dad. We walked in and he immediately burst into tears when he saw it.
It was quite magical...
ElAkhira 1 year ago
Babs is on display at the museum next to Pendine sands, Last time I went it was free to go in just a donation.
zonkozonko 1 year ago
Campbells Bluebird used a Rolls Royce "R" engine of over 2000hp, same as the Supermarine Schneider cup racing planes. In fact at one point, the exact same engine held both the land and air speed records. The same lump, not just the same type of engine.
SvenTviking 1 year ago
It's sad that so many brave drivers were killed during that era primarialy because engine development had so far out-stripped tire development by such a huge margin.
Amazingly, the problem of tire development still exists today with almost all forms of motorsports having more power than the tires can handle.
JGMagoo 1 year ago
Why the super-short exhaust? Wouldn't it have benefitted from the scavenging effects of two 6 into 1 headers?
buellm21200 1 year ago
Saw it at Goodwood revival 3 years ago. absolutely awesome sound from the huge V12 engine.
DRokKster 2 years ago
@DRokKster very well said, i aggree
Mirozenx 7 months ago
I read in the past of this car and its mysterious story .. I am fascinated .. Is a dragon resurrected from the past..
Daniele
denny75t 2 years ago
in 1937 audi broke 400km/h and im pretty sure it was a v8
560287144602817 2 years ago
I think so too. I also think the name was Autounion at that time.
ingareinar007 2 years ago
@560287144602817
That was in January 1938, and Bernd Rosemeyer did 430km/h when a sidewind blew his Auto Union (not Audi, but the same company) off the road, killing him. That Auto Union either had their monstrous V16 engine or the V12 from their 1938 Grand Prix cars. Most likely the former because it was larger in displacement.
Nonetheless Campbell had already gone 485km/h with his Bluebird in Bonneville ini 1935. In 1937 George Eyston's Thunderbolt did 502km/h.
McLarenMercedes 1 year ago
@560287144602817
The Auto Union streamliner used a supercharged V16 engine. They won the 1936 Grand Prix title with their Type C V16 car (mid-engined).
The Mercedes streamliner (a rival of Auto Union) did 432km/h with Rudolf Carraciola driving it. That one used Mercedes DAB V12 engine, which produced 740hp.
Campbell's 485km/h Bluebird used Rolls Royce V12 aircraft engines, so did Eyston's Thunderbolt. John Cobb's Railton Special did 595km/h in 1939 using Napier Lion W12 aero engines. No V8's
McLarenMercedes 1 year ago
Babs was buried at Pendine. Parry Thomas was buried at St Marys churchyard in Byfleet, Surrey
salforddude 2 years ago
hey guys just to say thankyou for all the comments and also 3.3k views i really appreciate it! Please don't forget to rate and subscribe
Mirozenx 2 years ago
my father worked on the ending with Owain Wyn Owen (the guy who restored Babs in the 70's). I was there the first day they fired the engine up @ Mona airfield in Anglesey... I was about 10 I think and I remeber the flames and noise out of those manifolds.. thanks for the vid...
musocobra 2 years ago 3
wow that must of been magical! lucky :p thanks for the comment i wish i was born before 96... like somewhere between the 70s and 80s would of loved it
Mirozenx 2 years ago
That`s fantastic! Wasn`t it that car that was buried? I remember when they fired up Babs engine on a tv-program. Just, ehh, wish my car had that hell of a sound! X)
ingareinar007 2 years ago
@musocobra wow that's realy amazing! i wish i could have been alive to see that! thanks for the feedback (:
Mirozenx 7 months ago
Thanks for the 3000 views guys! I appreciate it :)
Mirozenx 3 years ago
@Mirozenx Thanx for this incredible post. This is really history!
ingareinar007 11 months ago
@ingareinar007 thanks man! i made this when i was like 12 or 13, but realy, thanks for the feedback i appreciate it!
Mirozenx 7 months ago
BTW its Wales not Whales.
4LX57 3 years ago
nice video well done. it is amazing that babs went over 170 mph back in those days
kellieur 3 years ago
Well done for making the film!
markede 3 years ago
parry wasnt buried at pendine sands, he was buried in surrey, near brooklands.
DJSmurg 3 years ago
oh, thanks for that, i didn't know, im only 13... but yesterday i saw a documentary about it and it is most tragic.
Mirozenx 3 years ago
thats ok, but agree with you, it was pretty sad.
DJSmurg 3 years ago