1908 Mors : Fast, Dangerous And Heavy

“Fast, dangerous, and heavy,” is how Eddie Berrisford describes cars like the 1908 Mors featured in this film; they truly were born out of the desire to push the boundaries of the then-fledgeling internal combustion engine, and for what they did for the development of the motor car we should all be very grateful indeed.
The last of the so-called “Monster cars,” and purportedly the last Mors of its kind still in existence, the 1908 wound up at the Revs Institute in Naples having been down in Argentina racing in-period before sitting dormant following a catastrophic breakdown; and it was Eddie who took it upon himself to bring the car back to life.
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[@spoonnz]

Love how he drives it on the gravel and grass, just like its supposed to be. awesome.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

^

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

They were driven on roads. You know asphalt existed, or did you think this was the dirt world

[@rolux4853]

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmarerm… the Indianapolis motor speed way was gravel from 1909-1911. Only in 1911 the famous bricks where laid down. All the other tracks where dirt back then, because they usually raced on old horse racetracks.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

@@rolux4853 ERM, the fastest competitions took place on areas of flat land like course dirt and sand. The famous salt flats allowed automobiles to reach their highest speeds safely and is where the land speed record is held. But normal asphalt roads existed, and more so concrete. The first asphalt road was placed in 1892, the first concrete road was placed eons before that. Roads in Amerca had to be formed because of travel so often on famous travel path ways there was gravel, wood lain blocks, stabalized dirt paths, bricks, or fully laid cement. In cities however, most cities were brick laid, poured cement, a mix of sediments, or fine dirt/sand. By 1910, it was mostly concrete in every city.

[@rolux4853]

@@WitchKing-Of-Angmar there’s something that you seem to have misunderstood here. The Mors Grand Prix from 1908 was strictly a race car. Never intended for road use and absolutely no way to register it as a motor vehicle to travel on public roads. That’s why it’s absolutely correct to drive this car on dirt and gravel roads. It was its intended purpose. Of course there where already roads back then and public automobiles where constructed to perform good on them. But to this day sprint cars for example are made to be run on dirt, just like the Mors Grand Prix. Even if it could run on paved surfaces, since cars weren’t nearly as specific back then. As you would know I guess.

[@bigghoss762]

So the mechanic is actually a human substitute for a starter, fuel pump, and oil pressure gauge. :D

[@ZnenTitan]

And people think robots are something new.

[@surlyogre1476]

No artificial intelligence here, only the real thing.

[@aomanchutube]

I got part of a full mechanic sitting in the backyard. Replaced with a higher amperage version that was not burnt.

[@LtJackboot]

actually if you think about the timing of progress it's kind of the opposite way around. The tech is the substitute

[@knunyabeasewhacks8744]

As a guy who fixes cars for I living, I can tell you that things haven't changed much.

[@steve1978ger]

"750 cubic inch" doesn't sound too impressive to someone not acquainted with the imperial system... It's a bloody 12.3 Litres!!

[@johndoe1909]

@THAT Guy a conservative rule of thumb with basic trim say about 100hp/litre. 1200hp should be possible.

[@terryforshee5203]

I previously owned a 1929 Greyhound Tractor with a 750 cubic inch engine; same huge pistons, hand crank. When the car started, I heard that old Greyhound again. I used to enter it in antique tractor pulls and with rev's, torque, and gearing I beat everyone.

[@wawewawe1316]

It's a truck engine!

[@RandomGameplayVideos]

@@johndoe1909 But if you DO build a 12.3l engine, I would say you don't go with a basic trim for it... Even though I don't think such a big engine would be feasible for a performance car nowadays, if one would decide to build one, I reckon it would get to about 1800HP the "basic trim" way (around 150HP/litre) and with high-performance parts, some turbos and all that good stuff in there, I would dare to say 2200 HP. I'm saying this based on the Volvo semi that has a 13-litre engine and does 2400 HP.

[@lazrussanschei5372]

Holy shit! That is a lot....was thinking it's actually a small engine when he said it in cubic inches....but man that's a big engine

[@iamnatman]

My god, the quality and production value of this short clip is incredible.

[@francoisarseneault8671]

Agreed, with so much rubbish on youtube, this video is such a joy to watch. Serious production values. What a delight.

[@jewelerguy]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Intrigued by the car, watched the whole video because of the video production. Very well done.

[@TheRealFLX81]

A like just isnt enough. Thank you for making this mavellous video and introducing us to this car and this gentleman!

[@DJW56]

And how can 46 ppl give it a dislike?? Great video 😬

[@catey62]

Agree..you need to have a 'love' button for amazing videos like these.

[@johnnydavis8351]

I'm A grown ass man.. and I got a little choked up when he said..."cars have to be driven and exercised,not just sit around and fester". SOOOOO very true.. breaks my heart looking at some cars just sitting there with the look on their grill dying to be driven. Call me crazy but I believe cars have different personalities and souls regardless if they are the same make,year and model. Thank you for sharing your awesome video 👍🇺🇸

[@johnnydavis8351]

@David Sanchez absolutely... I truly love and miss Early design and what it takes to be a good driver.. GOTTA know your machine and every little tick and rattle.. I truly love.. not only my cars but everyone else who's blessed to have really good cars 👍🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fireboltaz]

Broken glass in the eyes? Ahh the good old days

[@spacecruisers]

Good times...good times...

[@andysp8845]

All part of the fun!

[@johannehrlich8799]

definitely made me shiver

[@brandonhill4197]

2nd place means you die. Now that's a race!

[@pottasium7117]

the dont make them like they used to

[@Gjera]

If someone didn't catch it: 4 cylinders, 12500 ccm, 100 hp.

[@deathranger1artman1]

12.5 liters and 100 hp lol, I wonder how much torque it has.

[@CheekiScrubb]

@@deathranger1artman1 unfortunately not much since material science back then wasnt as advanced as today and so most of the power is lost as friction, heat, and/or vibration or noise

[@ZEZERBING]

The pistons are like the size of coffee cans. The stroke is like, 2" or something.

[@hoen2009]

@@deathranger1artman1 Sounds like a typical modern American engine

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@deathranger1artman1 probably like 600-1000ft lbs.

[@oveidasinclair982]

That was a fast 8 minutes, I was glued to the screen, thank you for this presentation.

[@Loafy23]

Cars like this should be fully 3D scanned to preserve them in case something happens to the car.

[@tortron]

Many have been rebuilt from just photos, but anything new doesn't have the history, like a print of a classic painting

[@TrashDeviant]

Although I agree with tortron, still a good idea. Replicas may not have the history behind them, but they're still a wonderful hat tip to the glory days of motorsport. Which is why if I ever get my hands on an old Ford Falcon XY sedan, I'm going to turn it into a replica of the famed GTHO phase III in a classic racing livery.

[@amnottabs]

not only to preserve but for making them more accessible for people to build their own version of them if they happen to have the desire and money for it. Like that pikes peak prepped Alpine A110 replica with widened body and high revving bike engine

[@francotirador7265]

Pur Sang can do it.

[@azhurelpigeon]

I agree! I hope there comes a day in which racing games & the scans gaming developers do for the cars are so accurate that they essentially act as a immortalizing blueprint for any car they scan. Ideally a scanning device that scans through the car so that it has all of the internal components scanned too & how the function, not just the exterior.

[@peterduxbury927]

Low tension Ignition? CB Points INSIDE each cylinder? In my 70 years, and deep interest in all forms of transport, this video has taught me something new! A great presentation from someone who is lucky enough to "save" those cars from further decay and possible extinction. Greetings from Australia.

[@JakubKlubkoSmejkal]

thank you for writing here the name of the ignition as I didn't catch it from the video.

[@aurolevrai]

this is a prime example of the type of high quality, enjoyable videos that Petrolicious used to do. Come back to this

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

That man has a very agreeable voice and he knows the stuff he is talking about... he is also a handsome , mature man... the workshop in the institute is awesome...so is the car...

[@johnbeer5242]

jan doerlidoe get a room 😁😆

[@thedizzychicken2332]

Gayyyyyyyy

[@thedizzychicken2332]

Pride month ended buddy

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

Gay ? Sure I'am gay, so what ???

[@brendanhall9504]

TheDizzyChicken it’s not gay to call someone handsome or good looking stop being immature

[@buncho888]

I ride a 1936 BSA motorcycle with exposed valves and total loss lubrication. Watching the valves move and hearing the mechanical clatter of the bits that are normally hidden, joining in with the exhaust beat is something else. Motorcycles are where it's at for us regular humans!

[@fastinradfordable]

@Bunnyshooter 223 until you lose a finger

[@troybrown6012]

It would be wonderful to be the custodian of that beautiful vehicle.

[@TrashDeviant]

I have a question... Does the total loss oiling system present any danger of slipping over and crashing? Does it have some kind of catch can or something? Just curious is all. I don't know much about old bikes. More into modern dirt squirters, just because that's what my friends and I can afford. Crappy Lifan bikes that you can rebuild with your eyes closed.

[@buncho888]

TrashDeviant not that dangerous. The oil pump only adds 1 drop every 2 seconds to the crankcase. Some of that is burnt and the overflow goes onto the primary chain. I have noticed that if you leave the bike idling it will leave some oil on the ground underneath the primary chaincase (to the left of the rear wheel) which is open on my bike. If you're moving it's a minuscule amount of oil on the road.

[@antilogism]

My '68 Triumph spits oil at tailgaters---does that count?

[@RustOnWheels]

I can see Mr. Toad having a field day in this. That low pitch rumble is just perfect!

[@thomashounsome7737]

Poop poop!

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Scary, an engine that catapults you straight to 30-40mph at idle when releasing the clutch pedal.

[@GrumpyIan]

@Armando Silvier but I'll be smiling the whole time.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

get gud

[@Kubla84]

@Armando Silvier it has brakes, just very bad band brakes on the rear wheels only, you can see them in the underneath shot, and since they are external, they get coated in oil from the engine and do not work so good

[@tomt373]

Not totally unlike my old '67 XKE that would go to 45 mph in first gear with the throttles locked wide open if you accidentally floored it from a standing start. You had to be quick with the ignition switch if you forgot... ;)

[@MaxSpeedMike]

I really love these videos with unique cars and their owners. Keep them coming.

[@erichakanson7010]

Before even starting the video, the intro pic immediately reminded me of the 1911 Fiat S76 aka the "Beast Of Turin." Watching historical racing videos like this and videos about stuff like the Bentley Boys (which came a bit later) should make enthusiasts today admire and respect those designers, builders and driver's who came before us. What a fantastic story.

[@CylinderScene]

You haven't lived until you've driven a car that requires you to wear goggles!

[@Y2Kvids]

Just drive here in Nepal

[@pratik1568]

@@Y2Kvidssabai hyundai ra maruti ta honi haha kita bike chadnu pryo

[@seed_drill7135]

My grandfather had a Model T Speedster with a Frontenac OHV and no windscreen. Some fun times riding in that with him. Tried to drive it once myself, but the planetary transmission was too counterintuitive for me.

[@ChrisCross2014]

Try riding a motorcycle with every other driver glued to a cell phone!

[@CylinderScene]

@@ChrisCross2014 Good point.

[@joshuuaaaa440]

Yes please more pre war early cars , absolute weapons

[@danieleghed7613]

The beautiful mechanical music was recorded and given priority over everything when the car was running, nice detail

[@macp5464]

This is was a beautiful video. I’d love to see more pre-war, and big car videos. These cars are becoming an imagination. Seeing them driving as they were intended to is a very beautiful thing. Cheers!

[@andrew8502]

This video is freakin awesome! And the engine 750ci! Wow

[@vtr0104]

Cars nowadays: We can add a turbo to simulate piston weight and increase torque. Cars then: We can add piston weight because physics always works best with direct application.

[@wetlettuce4768]

It's like the old Cat diesel engines 3 cylinders but 10 liters of displacement

[@brandonhill4197]

"A huge gap between first and second" sounds like my Honda Civic.

[@OldSchoolZ-wy2yx]

Mine too

[@Raptor50aus]

Some people on this earth are blessed with having experienced such wonders like this chap. Amazing to watch thanks for sharing.

[@bucc5207]

Spraying oil on the road helps keep the dust down. Genius! That's Naples, Florida, by the way.

[@1998TDM]

Thank you.

[@richardbrowne1217]

"WOW!" "A 100 YEAR OLD RACE CAR STILL AROUND ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD!"

[@MaffiLu]

The passion in Eddies words for the car, while keeping a calm tone to his voice, this is love. Thank you for this video.

[@chandraveermathur642]

Thank you for not tossing in filler music with the exhaust note. However, please use the colours straight out of the camera for the rolling shots. The car has an entirely different color in the garage lights.

[@fixt100]

I love the respect and love this man has for this car, he wants to share and that is the best part of this.

[@Soknik01]

Wow.... Petrolicious your production quality just keeps climbing higher and higher. Very impressive!

[@iSim0641]

the driving sequence feels like it was shot by Wes Anderson. I loved it!

[@richardy1660]

The really old cars are fantastic. I had a friend who owned and had restored a 1904 Oldsmobile. He came by my house one day, pulled into my front yard (the yard, not the drive) and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. Of course I jumped at the opportunity. This was circa 1983 and I still remember the wind in my face. Incredible feeling.

[@mateuszburnicki6038]

wow.. more than 15 seconds!!!

[@dalejones1977]

Such wonderful film work on this one! Loved the slow motion effects! Thank you for posting!

[@rogermouton2273]

one of the best Petrolicious videos, I think...just...amazing...and such great commentary from this lovely man

[@bobgnarley1]

Just smiled for 8 minutes. Wonderful!

[@SH-fi8sn]

This is my favorite Petrolicious video yet! So much drama in the camera work! Love the car, even more so it's restorer and caretaker. Great video!

[@Asterngeisha]

The only thing more fascinating than the Mors was Eddie. Absolutely the best narrator I've ever come across. Intelligent, pleasant, charismatic. He could pull in any listener. I am 100% serious when I say I want to see a full length movie about him and his passion with cars. I would gladly pay to see that. Thank you Petrolicious for this little snippet of history and talent.

[@justinturner4850]

Thank you for making these videos. It’s like a time capsule. Seeing this will reach a true enthusiast on an emotional level.

[@user-us2dt6ox1z]

Immaculate restoration, love that it's still being utilised properly and taken care of

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Simply fantastic. Great old dangerous racing car and great guy. Thanks a lot for taping editing uploading and sharing.

[@VMX42AUS]

Just awesome!!! What an experience, thanks for letting us tag along...👍

[@1Cobranut]

Thanks for keeping stuff like this alive, and for sharing it with us. 👍

[@spacecruisers]

That was beautiful! I can only hope to experience a drive in it some day. Kudos to everyone who fought to keep this timepiece intact.

[@ConquerDriving]

I've watched this 3 times, I'd love to have a go in one of these.

[@slitor]

Gorgeous footage of the car and location.

[@jep1912]

Beautiful, as per usual, thank you.

[@LotharBBlum]

Thank you for this awesome video. Phantastic camera work, cutting and audio. Showing so much respect for the person and the car.

[@ocantor_bc]

What an emotional video, absolutely superb! It was a real man-machine challenge at the beginning, that's what keeps me in love with classic cars and caferacer bikes, that raw and visceral experience is everything. Wonderful production as for usual, thank you once again Mr. Petrolicious ;)

[@Sprocketboy1956]

This is just wonderful. We visited the Revs Institute in April last year and cannot recommend it highly enough. An amazing collection beautifully displayed.

[@fumeta3194]

What a lovely piece of history!! What a wonderful machine!!

[@thomasmulhall4873]

Thank God for people like you! I would love to come and work on these lovely cars at a museum workshop in my retirement. Thank you for your passion!

[@raywest3834]

Great video, thanks!

[@drink4711]

what a beautiful engine, and so much to learn from this video!

[@thehealer22]

Thanks for sharing. Amazing!!!👍🏻😊😊😊

[@arkangelnorthman]

BRAVO!! A GENTLEMAN OF WISDOM!! WONDERFUL!!!

[@dlgump]

This was lovely

[@cory2146]

Amazing thanks for sharing !

[@lisajohnson9787]

such a fun vid. thanks!

[@coversart]

stunning video!

[@kevinmartin2834]

What a wonderfully gentle video about such a powerful car. X

[@davidskeeterskeeter1835]

What a lovely gentleman 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@michaelj7069]

Oh this was wonderful to see. Well done!

[@boatdude12]

The Revs institute is worthy of all support. I was privileged enough to assist in a tuning session with one of their 917s.

[@bogfinken]

A unique car and a wonderful video production. Thank you!

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Just awesome. Thank you.

[@colinstables2345]

so glad to see video of my favourite historic race car,cheers

[@branedan8620]

Beautifully made video about fascinating car, and a brief look in to past time.

[@gorp27]

That is a beautiful sounding machine.

[@garaldtao1801]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@jama211]

It’s absolutely filthy how stunning these videos are.

[@NorthernChev]

The production quality of this video was astounding!

[@ljgarrison6910]

So glad I watched this, brilliant video and wonderfully produced. Cars are mean't to be driven, it's lovely to see it moving

[@the510wagon]

That was absolutely brilliant.

[@UNoBugMe1]

Thank You!!!

[@milolouis]

Beautiful, and it really does look exciting.

[@etravix]

Great video to see these old cars in their element. Driven! Thanks for sharing.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Sure glad this vehicle was perserved for all time. Historic cars such as this must be saved!

[@kleponsus23]

My God all of this is just beautiful!

[@bitfreakazoid]

I absolutely love these types of cars. What a beautiful machine. Another wonderfully shot video. Please do more of this type of content. :D

[@rickszabo4312]

People like you Eddy inspire greatness , no ego and no website to purchase your swag. Young people be inspired!

[@rubenskiii]

Great footage! Very dramatic and dynamic drivingfootage. Loved it.

[@kohoko1952]

The best description of a ride and the feel of it ever....makes your mind wonder and go back to yesteryear....

[@finntastique3891]

Very good and informative content! Thank you Sir.

[@hanshubers]

Some shots are so surrealistic. As if they are actually antique, but in color and with sublime quality. Wonderful!

[@GeSchmidtt]

This video made me very happy!

[@mobilemarshall]

Really well produced video, gave me a real sense of what it must feel like to drive this awesome car.

[@lochlandenton9790]

More like this please 👌

[@johannehrlich8799]

Such a great video

[@davidvaughn367]

I love this video. I have watched it many times. I love the car,and its story. The filming is also top notch, as is the music. Very well done.

[@derrickrees8895]

When I was a 7 year old living in the South African City of Durban in the early 50s , there was an enormous maroon Mors touring car (1906 I think) garaged nearby. I recall it had a canopy over the rear tonneau only , with a tasseled fringe .so that when the engine was chugging, the tassels would all shimmy in rhythm. There were wonderful brass fittings including big headlamps ( with wicks !) and a huge bulb Hooter .The enthusiast Doctor owner was often working on it . I Wonder what happened to it ?

[@guitarsword1]

Great story. Loved it.

[@TheAslakVind]

What a gem of a video! Love to watch the proud owner tell her story!

[@Casey_J96]

Beautiful! That car really is a work of art.

[@freejrs]

Really nicely done. Sometimes you guys really hit the nail on the head.

[@Olds_Gold]

This channel is beautiful, its content......Superb, and it's love for all things Automotive...... Phenomenal! Thank you!

[@arisgod2749]

Absolutely fascinating. Wow man to be able to restore this type of car and to drive it its just amazing.

[@michaelflowers5712]

I like the look of intense focus and concentration while he is driving !

[@bitfreakazoid]

I would absolutely love a much much much longer video of them working on the car and explaining what and why they are doing what they are doing.