BANDIDO 356: "Not An Outlaw" 911-Powered 1959 Porsche 356A Widebody Coupe | EP32

[@chrisbarba]

Thank you so much for taking my hot rod for a ride Nicole! Had a blast filming with you and the crew!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you and had a great time!!! Can’t wait to see what you build next!!

[@mikegrizwold2522]

Love your car man! I built my 240Z in a similar style. The purist can have theirs I choose to do it my way too!

[@lukasloos4340]

What a nice car! I really love your get in there and make it work with what you have kind of mindset, as opposed to throwing money at problems. And the car seemed to have turned out just right. Really cool what you've achieved with that

[@RealCelticGamer]

Chris, your 356 is the best example of a 356 on the planet. Absolutely love the sound of the flat six!!

[@thevoidmessiah]

@@RealCelticGamer for REAL, seriously one of the coolest iterations of that car i ever seen.

[@michaelweilmuenster5754]

One of my favorite things about this channel is how you really try to give the viewer the true sound of each car. One of the coolest porsches ever. Great job Chris!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for the comment..we appreciate it!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@richardelliott8352]

I hate to say it, considering how modern cars are, but anyone who has not driven a truly lightweight performance car is living in automotive pleasure driving ignorance. I always consider it a treat when one of these well crafted and entertaining videos shows up.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate that....thank you for watching!!

[@robertwelker562]

Damn !!! I can almost feel it through you Nicole !!! Truly a pleasure and awesome build !!!! Well done Nicole . And the cars definitely exudes power !!! And the whole essence of a Porsche!!!!

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I completely agree. I grew up on Hondas and have built many. But my all time favorite was my 91 civic hatch with a full jdm si-r conversion and a semi built all motor k24/20 frankenstein combo. Over double the factory hp, crazy light with my nannies or assists and the awesome, nostalgic late 80s/ early 90s look. One of the best feeling transmissions I’ve ever felt too.

[@axe2grind244]

Agreed. My experience is extremely limited being 6’3” 230 (Miata is a no go) but I did manage to squeeze into my friends Lotus Exige S and it was the best thing ever, even though my knees were touching the wheel. It made my ‘13 TT-RS feel like driving a Hellcat and it’s a small car lol.

[@pete3198]

When I was younger I had a very clean, low mileage and completel stock 1989 Mazda MX-5. To this day it's still one of my top 2 most memorable cars I've owned. It wasn't quick by any stretch, but it was so much fun.

[@darrenprior6339]

This kid is a genius. This show rocks!! Can't thank you enough for doing this. What a car. Damn!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...we're glad you enjoyed!!

[@bbrut3332]

That young man has built what has to be one of the nicest 356 Coupes in the USA. His skills and design ideas have played very well with the classic 356 body work. I hope to see more of his work in the future. I wonder what he would do with an early 911 or 912. Thanks for the ride.

[@johnboydTx]

A 914 with the Performance and Handling he engineered might "Surprise" people 😂 !!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! We're so glad you like it!!

[@ramblerdave1339]

What he would do with a 911? I'm thinking he would part it out! 😊

[@normanpower973]

Amazing video, I can totally relate as I bought a 914 after high school and have been transforming it into a hotrod myself(I'm now 44). My 914 had a type 4, then a 2.2 911, then a 350 V8, then a VW g60 and now has a VW 1.8t big turbo with a Boxster transmission. These cars are what you make them, no one wanted a rusty 914 when I began and now I have haters saying I've ruined a classic, but really I saved it from the scrapyard.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@jamesmazzaferro1549]

Do you have any content up? I had to sell my ‘76 2.0 4cyl after driving across the country and commuting for two years in it. They have a lot going for them. Always wanted to do a modest engine swap. One buddy called it a clown car, another called the body design “dumpster on wheels” 😂. They look rad though especially the clean interior.

[@The_Repair_Shop]

I love this "all expense spared" project that ends up as a fun driver looking like it cost way more. Another great car and builder brought to us by Nicole & the Detour team. Thanks & Happy Birthday Nicole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@josephmatuszak3855]

This car is a reason I normally don't like Porsches. They are uptight and over purist. This car has been tailored to be truly driven w/ joy using whatever means were available. I love it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed it!!

[@SteveIgnat]

I second that

[@abikepeddler]

I 1000% agree with this statement. Porsche owners have become unbearable in their blind devotion to the P marquee and the disrespect and even disdain they show towards other performance cars and even their owners has soured the brand for me. Porsches are wonderful cars but their owners... vary sad. Chris however has managed to create his own car. It's no longer a Porsche. It's Chris's Porsche. I love it.

[@underrscored5617]

Not true our neighbors drive their 911 and stacks on the miles and loves to wear it... not like others I know that have crazy cars with low miles. his coupe has over 200K on it and he's a generous guy when I ask to take it for a spin he ask if I will let him drive our 1959 Volkswagen ... he loves the rag top@@abikepeddler

[@abikepeddler]

Obviously not all Porsche owners behave in an elitist manner. Nearly every one of my friends now seems to own a 911... They are all decent people. But there is also that group that shows up to weekend Cars & Coffee, congregate together in a little clicky circle and refuse to engage with other car show participants. There's also the "club members".... The Porsche club of America. I attended one of their drive events in San Diego. The organizer had a driver's meeting before the drive where he went over safety and behavioral expectations of those participating. He said "reckless driving will mean expulsion from the event". He then proceeds during the drive to pass other participants on blank corners! The hypocrisy was enough for me to simply leave the event and never return. These are just random examples...

[@dathat555]

I have never been a Porsche fan, they seldom sounded "right" to me for some reason. THIS is cool. The sound is great. The engineering and hotrod creativity is fantastic. Kudos to Chris for doing what works for him. The creativity brings me joy.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's nice..we appreciate your comment! Thanks for watching!!

[@rl7586]

Have you got a hearing problem

[@louispeel9919]

Love your Laugh Nicole, as cool as the Exhaust on the Bandido! 😀🥰

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! 😁

[@bugsterkaferrr]

This 356 looks like the homologue of a 70s cal-looker/drag-inspired VW bug, I love it!!! The stance and character with the widened rear fenders, amazing

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you like it!!!

[@williamgreen1489]

Nicole another great interview, thank you! This young man is introducing others to Porsche in a different and unique way which is awesome! I do the same with Shelbys. I build them to drive and not sit. This gets them out to an audience that don't normally see them in public. Inspire the next generation of hot rodders!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome...thank you for sharing!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@asayoasayo5746]

I love it. Totally awesome.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@asayoasayo5746]

I can't stop watching the video!

[@TheAmericanGarage1]

The thing I like about this one is the raw creativity, but also that with all the radical custom, is also all based on Porsche components. It looks a bit like- if a custom builder in 1959 had access to all these parts, this is what you would come up with. Nice job!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for the comment!! Glad you like it!!

[@chrisbarba]

That's what I was going for! A sort of "what if" Porsche put a 6 cylinder in the 355

[@maxmillion4216]

First of al Nicole....Happy Birthday. Secondly the looks on your face when you first started the car was priceless.....Excellent video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..I appreciate that!! Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@Astrosisphere]

That sound is awesome! Reminded me of Herbie from the original Love Bug which had a Porsche engine in it too. Sometime glasspack silencing sounds the best - one of the best-sounding V8s I ever heard was a 3rd gen Firebird with Glasspack Thrushes on it - it let the V8 sound through but also had this high-pitched wheezing sound that followed the revs.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@AntRielly]

Great effort by the young guy. Man that thing sounds nice.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! Thanks for watching!!

[@guypool7524]

Really enjoy your enthusiasm Nicole; your videos are always enjoyable to watch! Greetings from England!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! Greetings to you!!!

[@garygentzel7924]

👏 looks like a great time / drive & happy birthday Nicole 🥰

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@violinmiata]

What an absolutely cool Porsche! The owner reminds me of a friend when I was a teen named Devereux, chill dude and the mayors stepson. This car makes me think of my Miata, not massively powerful, but a whole package. Everything done with a purpose and tastefully. Love the hard work and story!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@JonathanAdams-z8r]

NOW THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! Well done Chris…love it! Man that car sounds so good!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...glad you like it!!

[@alfredomendez3841]

Amazing interview, thank you for such great work. A compatriot interviewed, a bonus to keep watching this channel.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we appreciate that!!

[@derpapito1391]

Way better than any concourse trailerqueen.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you like it!!!

[@AthelstanEngland]

When a car, of any marque, is customised with so much attention to detail and such awareness of the heritage it's a pleasure to see. And realising that those early car builders and modifiers, that the purists claim to love, would have done exactly like this young man, sourcing what they could and just making it work. This is a great car and looks right at home on those California roads.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[@ps97ful]

Such a great video, loved it. Chris is so talented! Hopefully all of those other cars in the warehouse means we get some more videos soon

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...gad you enjoyed it!!

[@bolkoschuseil7484]

The sound, the technique, the performance of all the craftsmanship that went into this Bandido Porsche 356 - just amazing. As I wrote in a comment to another of your outstanding videos: I envy you guys over there in the US since such a machine would never ever be allowed on the road in my country - which is, by the way, not the only point of envy I have these days. Can't wait for the next detour footage! Bolko from Germany

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...we're so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@macsupforfun]

Great video! Chris did an awesome job. Lots of imagination and creativity. Super Duper!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching....glad you enjoyed it!!

[@markcooper770]

What a peachy little Porsche ! I loved this video and the sound of that motor too. What a super talented guy.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@kurt1618]

Highlight for me when you bring out another big gun. Thanks for doing these. Smiles all around Nicole

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we really appreciate that!!

[@lokerola]

I think this is my favorite car of all time. The hot rodding, the awesome DIY. It's just glorious.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It really is! We're so glad you like it!!!

[@gratefulot360]

Absolutely excellent👏👏👏 Thank you, Nicole!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@kurtwomack6473]

Super cool! Love that someone young has a passion for any old cars, The seatbelts, old school.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! Thank you for watching!!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Thank you Nicole, excellent as always, and what a beauty this 356! 🙏

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@mariosoeters69]

Hello mario here, This porche 356 is my favorite car of all time , But dis bandido is great and its so stuck that the road handling must be very good , i like this car ❤ And yes i am a porche guy i like all kind of porches . P.S Nicole have a nice birhtday and remember age is just a nr .🎉 Bye from mario .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you Mario!! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@denverfowler5290]

@ 1 4 : 4 4 , NICOLE'S FACE is PURE JOY , listening to that 2 . 8 Rev . 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching...glad you like it!!

[@gravelyman]

That young man did an amazing job on the car. Thanks for the video Nicole and Crew 🔧👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Our pleasure! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@nedimgbt]

Great car, great presentation. Loved it... ❤❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@georgewcamp]

Nicole is so cool! Nice build , I love Chris's frugal nature to just make it work!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@BMWMike]

Love your expressions when you rev an engine. Great work!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!!

[@ubbethefrisian8984]

Hey Nicole, I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your recent video. It was fantastic, and I particularly loved the humorous touch at the end. Your driving skills are seriously impressive, and the sound quality is top-notch. Watching you behind the wheel was exhilarating - you've got some serious talent! I must say, I'd love to ride shotgun with you sometime. I'm a bit of a car enthusiast myself, and I recently purchased a Velar HSE 250 from 2019. It's an absolute beauty to drive. But back to your driving style and expertise - you're a total badass, and I mean that in the best possible way. You're not your typical Barbie doll - you're the real deal, and it's incredibly refreshing to see. Your videos always have that extra edge, and I can't thank you enough for the entertainment. Keep doing what you're doing! And on another note, I have to give a shoutout to the creator of the Hot Rot - wow, what an amazing piece of work. It's clear that a lot of talent and hard work went into it, and I have nothing but respect for what he achieved. Thanks again for the awesome content, Nicole. Looking forward to your next video! Ubbe

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for the nice comments. We sincerely appreciate it!! It means a lot to all of us here at Detour to know that our videos are enjoyed!!

[@Panthercholo]

Happy Belated Birthday, Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!!

[@Panthercholo]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Lemme know when you're in the Bay Area and you can shoot my car.

[@karraguer]

I’m loving everything in this video, the most the way you understand step by step how the car works and drives. I love that process of progressive discovery that usually is removed or shown as a problem in other channels. It’s organic! Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸 , I’m a fan!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we appreciate that!! Greetings from U.S.A.

[@watanabeisamu1461]

素晴らしい若き、Porsche356 のrestoreはスゴイエンジンは6気筒で好いエンジン音 please 356の走りとは思えない、シフトチェンジがロングストロークですね 素晴らしい趣味です、参考になりました有難うございます♪JAPAN💯👍🎉🧑🏻‍🔧

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching...we're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Davivd2]

For such a hodge podge mix of parts, it came together really clean. That exhaust sounds great. I've never liked Porsche exhaust sounds, but this one is loud and deep.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching!!

[@DogAteMyPopcorn]

Yay (Yea, Yeah?)! Another great video by Nicole! First! Some Porsche purists probably went nuts when Chris modified the original steel body... I say why not build a car to your liking? I think it turned out great, especially considering he hadn't done that before. It seems he had an idea in mind, and just went for it. The only thing I'd be careful about is going up driveways and avoiding parking lot speed bumps, tearing off much needed bits and pieces. I'm surprised Nicole didn't put on a fake mustache and sombrero when she drove it, for the total bandito effect. Edited... Chris, you know you have made it when Nicole Johnson tells you she is going to 'drive the snot out of your car'. Lesser men would have whimpered and and changed their minds. Great job Chris!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching...glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the comment!!

[@MegaRetr]

Hey absolutely love your expression when you rev an engine 😊

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha...I always enjoy that!! Thank you for watching!!

[@sportswolf1]

Happy Birthday Nicole!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!!

[@pat8988]

I was watching the drive and thinking that the countryside looked awful familiar, then I read the description. I’ve been down those roads many times and it’s always a great drive.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...it's a beautiful area!! Thank you for watching!!

[@MangoNizer]

Nicole put the hot in that chilli Porsche!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@hashemmi24]

Nicole's interview is by far the best ive seen, So much passion!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...I appreciate that!!! Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Cyberdyne-kg8ku]

Better to drive a low powered car at ten tenths, than a high powered car at 7 tenths.

[@ianbarber311]

Wat a sweet little car! His talent is only going to grow. Happy Belated Birthday!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@garyseaton4619]

Thank you, Nicole, for sharing this build. Chris has such obvious talent and a serious penchant for Porsche. I love it... I can't help but wonder how his Mustang would've turned out had he gone that direction...

[@chrisbarba]

I have a 66 mustang shell I'll eventually get to!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...we appreciate you watching.

[@jamesduncan578]

What a great car, as a fan of smaller cars with enough HP I loved this episode. Thanks Nicole for bringing this great jewel to our attention.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! We appreciate you watching!

[@edfederoff2679]

That was great - thanks! I had an Intermeccanica 356 for awhile - lived in the Valley, and drove it a lot thru the Santa Monica's - Calabasas, the canyon roads - looking just like where you were... A true ride down memory lane.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@djkarashi85]

in an era of "car people" being so cliché, this is so refreshing! Chris is a true passionate legend. This car, and his build is AWESOME!!! Perfect. Thanks to Nicole for introducing this brilliant build!!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!!

[@eeblatter]

Great episode! Chris is like how hot rodders and car guys used to be before it became so catalog dominated. This is my idea of a fun driving Porsche. A thoroughly enjoyable car that's meant to be driven. Those shots of eastern San Diego bring back a lot of memories. Great drives and beautiful scenery.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@scattkiwiman]

what a sound ! Lovely vid as usual thanks a lot !

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! We're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@guyredshaw1422]

That car that Chris has dreamed up is a ‘paradigm shifter’ in the hot Rod and custom world. It’s well ace! Also, great to hear you both talking together with so much Porsche/car knowledge, which is also well ace!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...glad you enjoyed it!

[@JasonMatot]

Chris, that's truly overtime craftsmanship and ingenuity!! DEDICATION to that thing in the corner.. Just sitting there.. Great Job. Appreciate that experience. As a builder.. that kids got talent! That garage was full of sick builds. Great spotlight

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@wordreet]

I absolutely love it, specially the sound! ❤ And lest we forget, Ingenuity is also on Mars right now. But that landscape through which you were driving, if it were minus any vegetation, could almost look like Mars, kind of, maybe. 😉

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching!!

[@timclaus8313]

Nicole, love the way you appreciate the vision of these craftsman that build the crazy hotrods you put online.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@stevenclarke5606]

Greetings from the UK, I love your videos Nicole , and look forward to seeing your latest , you are so talented and enthusiastic.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Greetings to you!! Thank you so much for the nice comment!! We really appreciate it!!

[@jhuntosgarage]

I like rhis guy! Thanks for sharing.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...and thank you for watching!!!

[@michaelabrams1244]

How rewarding would it be to drive that car on the track? Truly a driver's car - precise, but with all the old school challenges like the fifteen foot throw shifter. You ticked all the boxes again Nicole. Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome!!! We're so glad you like it...and yes it would be fun to drive the bandido on a track!!!

[@dustinwebster6349]

Yet another crazy fun ride with Nicole and a truly talented creator/builder!!! Keep em comin!!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you Dustin!!!

[@sgttombailes3380]

LOVE That 356 !! I'm 72 and I've been driving Porsches for 50 years.. I fell in love w/ my dentists 356 when I was 6 years old. So, I saved my money to buy a Porsche. Got my 1st one in 1972. At 20 years old I was one of the 1st employees at Road Atlanta. It was a very fast little 1970 914-6.. It was all I could afford at the time. Now, I have 3 and 2 are antique, 1 is a Classic. And, I searching for another one..

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome...we appreciate you sharing with us!!!

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Love it! As im watching it, the Beatles song, "Baby You Can Drive My Car" is going through my mind. Im envious of this guy! 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it...thank you for watching!!

[@crazypit1]

Eines der Dinge, die mir an diesem Kanal am besten gefallen😍❤💯

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we're so glad you enjoyed watching!! We appreciate it!!

[@joegrabowski6011]

Chris,your build is Iconic!!! The statement it makes shows A brash young engineerin genius who marches to his own tune,the sound of your creation is magnificent! Your average age of friends is of no surprise to me ,the build is telling of the inputs these friends shows a maturity well beyond your 27 years! as we age we realize that building with your unique vision gains the personal satisfaction we all desire,and the car is a work of art that has everything needed to secure top finishes in all types of competitive events,Race or Show you have a winner! Nicole knows a winner when she sees one!!! Thank you both for a look at a wonderful creation of automotive genius

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

What a nice comment!!! Thank you...we appreciate it!!!

[@andrewbaines1536]

So many talented people out there! Thanks heaps🇦🇺

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! Thank you for watching!!

[@keinlabuz]

Nicole, from the beginning It's really always a pleasure to see you having fun behind the wheel of these unique machines!! everything is always cool in your videos, you, builders, cars, attitudes, music. In short, I LOVE IT. Thanks

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much...we appreciate that!!

[@agunther08]

Thanks again Nicole always a pleasure. I got this fantasy where I own a car so cool Nicole Johnson drops by to drive it! I can dream.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Nice comment!!! Thank you for watching and sharing your fantasy with us!! love it!!

[@mfl950]

What a great Porsche Chris built, and as usual, Nicole's joy of driving always comes through, and the car owners always seem relaxed while you are doing

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...we appreciate it!!

[@timscott513]

Love, Love, Love your channel. You are having too much fun! tim in new mexico

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! We're so glad you enjoy watching!!

[@JimStabe]

I love this guy, he's a man after my own heart. Builds everything himself even if he doesn't know how to do it at the beginning and ends with a great outcome. If most of his friends are old, I would fit right in, love to meet him.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Nice comment!!! Thank you for watching!

[@peterslater7791]

two things are awesome: 1. this car. chris - well done, and kudos for doing things cost-effectively and not giving a damn about what people think. 2. nicole; you are so fun. if you have kids, they must think you are the coolest mom on the planet. keep up the GREAT work, i love how your videos are stories about the cars _and_ the owners. which is how it should be.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! We sincerely appreciate your comment!!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

I really enjoyed this video!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you...we're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@PERRY67100]

Beautiful car. Love to see that at Laguna Seca.

[@wirekat]

There is hope for the automotive future. Another great episode. Thank you Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you enjoyed watching...we appreciate it!!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there another great show , so witch from all your shows is on the top of your WOW remember list , best to all john

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@Ernesto-M]

What a nice 356, dude ! The perfect mix between a new school hot rod and an old school resto mod. Well done ! Thanks Nicole for this great episode.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate you watching....glad you like it!!

[@mattpovah5952]

Man I love this car! That's the dream right there for me. 70's 911 hardware in a 356 replica. What a sweet car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

And can you believe the Bandido is an original body? We love it too!

[@mattpovah5952]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour a friend has 1971 or 72 911 running gear in a crate - he pulled it from a car that was scrapped due to rust. This video is a mini template for a great project if I was able to get my hands on a 356 chassis and body - but I wouldn’t dare do it with anything but a kit :)

[@abikepeddler]

Chris, what a cool guy! The best thing about youth is they don't know something can't be done. This is the result. You know you are doing something right if "the experts" are having issues. What a great car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for the comment!!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@jimc793]

Great car, Chris and it's a Bandido! Thanks Nicole.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you too! We appreciate you watching!!!

[@jeanfouche6899]

Once again Nicole has nailed it with a true enthusiast and and true sportscar built for driving pleasure and freedom on the road. Thumbs up!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@fishbert17]

A very impressive amount of work and creativity has gone into that car. I bet it is a real hoot to drive

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! And you're right...it was a hoot to drive!!!

[@jamestorres5582]

Purist or not anyone appreciates talent and a beautiful ride. I'd cut up any car if I knew how and transform it into something amazing . He's done a beautiful job . Love this car

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! We appreciate you watching...glad you like it!

[@scottfoster1083]

Toocoolsogood 🤓 I dig everything about Chris' Bandido build and your excellent content documenting and letting us know about it! Thanks again, Nicole... 👍🏁

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome!! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@lanternsown3525]

I Love It! Red is always looks good on a hot rod and there is nothing like the sound of an Air Cooled Engine.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Couldn't agree more! We're so glad you like it!!

[@steveshea8827]

Way better than Emory. Mechanical upgrades, Styling touches here and there but no grotesque bodywork. The rear air duct was done in period so it works. Nice job.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching...glad you like it!!

[@richheider8455]

Absolutely beautiful 59 Porsche coupe 356 A And a young man is keeping the hot rod passion going in this world ❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yes...we agree!! Thank you for the comment!!

[@DrVdubbin54]

This is one of my dream cars I could have watched hours of this ❤ Happy birthday Nicole 🎉

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@jackpatterson3984]

I needed a new classic car enthusiast to watch. So I joined the subscribers of this channel. Way to go young man! Keep doing things your way.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome, thank you so much!!!

[@alangeddes268]

This is probably my favorite car that you have driven. Very talented young man. Would love to drive that on a vary twisty road and throw it around a bit. As usual you had fun.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!!

[@ScottBurns-ot5so]

Fave video of all time! nuff said.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome!!! We're so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@jimcabezola3051]

Chris has built the best 356...in the world! You...gave it the best workout it may ever see! Mahalo for another spectacular test drive of a spectacular car! Aloha!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thanks! We're so glad you enjoyed watching!!! Aloha!!!

[@AMAMBT]

as he said , people either love it or hate it as it was not restored to its original design and specs but some appreciate the effort put in it I'm one of those who hate modifying classic cars but cannot deny the effort. eventually i believe that a classic car should be restored as it was to give a unique experience when seeing or driving .

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Fair enough!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@regislesaint4290]

❤❤❤❤ Amazing car, great Guy, thank U so much Nicole about this incredible vidéo 👏👏

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome...we appreciate you watching!!!

[@bradfordturkington964]

Thanks again Nicole! Great story and well done. Kudos to Rich on building it his way. ❤

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!