Rolls-Royce & Avions Voisin

Dennis heads to Frackville, PA to check out a custom Rolls-Royce and an ultra-rare Avions Voisin.
S16E06

[@300DBenz]

The fog, the music, the Voisin, the smoke from the exhaust... it looks absolutely villainous.

[@mattadrev471]

enemy of oil everywhere hahahaha

[@racketman2u]

I expected to see Lurch or Herman Munster driving.

[@paulstandeven8572]

I had a similar thought

[@troynov1965]

If i was walking down that road and saw that thing coming i would shit my pants and run off screaming! Looks absolute evil, If Dracula drove a car it would be that one.

[@GreenJeep1998]

300DBenz That car looks like something you would expect to see a Move Villian pulling up in. That rolls looks more like something that Bruce Wayne would drive when he wasn't on the clock at Wayne Enterprises or out patroling as "The Batman."

[@olipirard]

I'm glad that these French jewels still exist. Thank you for keeping them in such a shape.

[@juanmorales5133]

La hispano suiza fue una marca espanola funded en Barcelona, No es francesa. Fue vendido y fabricado despues de la Guerra civil en francia pero es espanola.Despues surgio la Pegaso con sus miticos Z 102,Los mejores deportivos del mundo en los 50s.

[@Thunderworks]

@@juanmorales5133 This car is french, not spanish. And YES, Hispano-Suiza was french too. In 1923, the company established in France became independent as the "Société Française Hispano-Suiza" (French Society Hispano-Suiza), and owned later by the french state. All the most luxurious Hispano-Suiza was built in France, by the french independent company, with french coachbuilders. The proof ? During the exhibitions or concours d'élégance, these models of Hispano-Suiza has a french flag for the country of origin, not the spanish flag. Spain had only built the standard models, so, Spain can't claims the luxury cars from France. At the time, France had the know-how to make luxurious automobiles, not Spain, not at the same scale.

[@juanmorales5133]

@@Thunderworks sorry man.you are wrong

[@juanmorales5133]

@@Thunderworks you worry about your country cars., I will worry about mine

[@juanmorales5133]

@@Thunderworks the rolls Royce is north American because many of them were built in that country. Don't make me laugh.

[@troynov1965]

That Delage is truly stunning ! That is one of the best looking cars i have ever seen.

[@jurivlk5433]

Delage/Delahaye cars were the most beautiful cars ever made. Did you see the Rita Hayworth car?

[@tyraela115]

@@jurivlk5433 A link please of Rita Hayworth`s car. I have however been in love with Delahaye since I 1st (I think) saw it in 2011 movie Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon (although I think I`ve heard about the brand earlier over the years): kzbin.info/www/bejne/onqmlaBtZp6Jac0 Here is the beautiful 165 S in another setting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJvZlJusgreUn5I Then we have ofcourse it`s successor the 175 S by Diana Dors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGnUhnpmmpmjqdk Then other Delahaye beauties: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaTTan6Nj6eYjbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqnaZIuKrKyMhNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHzZoadjq7hgd5I Last (although one could go on and on) but not least: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWUYX2oetR0m6M

[@johncheves4740]

To me, this is one of the top 5 car designs of all time. The contrasting circular and straight surfaces give an improbably coherent design that doesn't clash, and somehow works as a whole. It took a certain genius to pull that off. Most great French and Italian car designs utilize elegant, changing radius curves. But Voisin achieved a more dramatic, bold effect with circles and straight lines. But beyond the boldness, there's a huge amount of subtle detail, (with straight lines that are actually slightly curved), demonstrating the tremendous amount of thought went into the design of this car. And the interior with all the gauges and the exposed transmission and shifter mechanism is equally incredible. This car demonstrates that Voisin was both an artisan and a mechanical genius. It really is beautiful yet sinister looking. It's the epitome of cool.

[@blairwilliams136]

John Cheves totally agree , this thing is stunning.

[@fartmerchant762]

I just think it looks ugly but the design is impressive regardless

[@juanluisvalenciaga6060]

It is very rare for a collector of old cars to allow another to drive his vehicles and, even more so, with so much sympathy. Thanks Mr. Jack.

[@MsManomen]

The body work on the 1939 Delage steals my heart, I'm in love

[@URneverME]

and they just walked by the amazing Bugattis! Such automotive art work!

[@bobbyiello7066]

man.. this is the best collection of true classics i've ever seen

[@jamespolcyn8441]

What a cool job you have sir, wow. 🎉🎉🎉

[@MyClassicCarTV]

It sure beats working for a living! 🙂

[@TzadikTheManic]

Truly spectacular video - I came for the Voisin which is one of my all time favorites (any Voisin, pure sculptural art!) however this collection is insane, thrilling...thank you for such a special upload!

[@dqwaszx]

The Voisin looks exquisitely creepy and frightening in the fog. I LOVE it!

[@johnnymason2460]

If they ever create a sequel to "Christine", the Voisin would be perfect for the role of "evil car".

[@marcellobomfim5629]

What a fantastic collection! Love it! That is how cars should be restored and maintained. Congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing this visit with us.

[@Korokukanas]

That Rolls Royce is amazing !!!! Never have I seen something so important to Automotive History ! Thanks for showing it !

[@96sightingsfilms60]

The rolls roys at the end is to die for

[@Katzenkaiser]

I love the Voisin, state of the art!

[@HunterShows]

What an incredible collection. Some people just have more fun in life.

[@percorsi6696]

ogni volta che lo guardo questo video, sono già 4 volte, mi viene in testa la MERAVIGLIA!!!

[@tryarunm]

Love your style, sir! Your enthusiasm is so infectious I was not able to stop watching until the end. Will keep watching your show now!

[@gman8606]

The Voisin is pretty cool and the mood during the drive was spot on, but the Rolls-Royce is really awesome, best looking Rolls I've ever seen.

[@TheRMSAndre1]

This is basically a collectors dream...every most beautiful and rare car ever made almost!

[@VincentOuslati]

The Delage and Voisin are amazing. The Rolls is... Well... Special.

[@wellfudgethis]

I own a 94 toyota tercel, beautiful blue/rust/no more metal color, it is an exquisite machine, super rare, it is a limited production car, it is a 4 cilinder 4 gear, mamual(that is correct,mamual) transmission machine with a true , rare pedigree, it gets 29 miles to the gallon and will smoke any sports car that is parked and the owner is nowhere in sight, I cannot divulge the horsepower as it is a rather a vulgar thing to say but I dare to imply that the horsepower is 'adequate', the clutch is rather touchy as it grinds and sometimes emits sparks, true revolutionary spark clutch technology, it has a very industrial feeling, the plastic fender blends in with the dented hood perfectly and ads an elegant, perhaps neo apocaliptyc touch, a rare mechine indeed........

[@alexwinkler2158]

wellfudgethis that's bullshit and you know it.... Mamual 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MassiveBig]

wellfudgethis but it doesn't have vtec.

[@fartmerchant762]

Sounds.... Exceptionally exquisite

[@notfried2004]

Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert CAMACHO one of only eleventyseventykazillion ever made. Hold on to that beaut.

[@jurivlk5433]

The design of a Tercel could be from Delage, 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Healitnow]

What an unbelievable collection. It is wonderfully restored.

[@eddiemunster2196]

That, two-tone convertible modified Rolls Royce is strictly amazing. But the look chopped black car blew me away. I AM IN LOVE WITH THE BLACK CAR THAT WAS SITTING NEXT TO THE BROWN MODIFIED CONVERTIBLE RULES .... I WISH YOU WOULD HAVE SPENT MORE VIDEO TIME ON THE COAL-BURNING CAR. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THAT IN THE MECHANIC ISM OF HOW IT OPERATED THOSE CARS ARE BEYOND GORGEOUS. YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY MAN TURN ON ALL OF THOSE TREASURES.

[@leonardberg5012]

I love the Art Deco period, and it doesn't get much Art Deco-er than that Rolls Royce. Absolutely stunning. One interesting feature is that you don't often see an inside hood release, most cars back then, had handles that you just turned on the hood itself to open it up, thus people could steal things.

[@bobjuniel8683]

I cannot believe such rare unbelievably special cars were driven on the road, by an auto presenter named Dennis Gage. Not because of his name, his moustache and flat cap, but because the driver could be replaced, and the car is irreplaceable. Truly the, ‘Pièce de résistance’.

[@Sprocketboy1956]

This is a really amazing private collection. I would love to see more of this--for example, at 2:18 you can see a red Talbot-Lago Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupe sitting behind the car they are discussing. Perhaps the most beautiful car ever built and one of the greatest examples of Art Deco design. I once went to an exhibition devoted to Voisin cars in Geneva, Switzerland but it is really cool to actually see one being driven!

[@g.stephens263]

I expected to have them stop and pick up Cruella DeVille! LOL

[@kieron82]

I was thinking Cruella Devilles car too

[@19Riviera64]

@@kieron82 SAME!!! XDD

[@lucrolland7489]

I have to admit Bugatti, Delage and Delahaye have always been my favorite stylish cars. Although I love some Citroens as well French surely know style, precision and comfort.

[@edwardmallon8679]

Yes the Citroen 21 series was so advanced for its time its still recognized as an icon and collected wold wide by enthusiasts. I only wish I’d bought one when they were imported. The delage and delahaye had fantastic style even by today’s standard.

[@judytelles3518]

I am in love ,the Rolls Royce above all others .So chic.

[@judytelles3518]

Here I go again, in love.

[@watchaone4400]

Love this show great cars people and places love to see this place in person keep up the good work Dennis love it

[@MrDaiseymay]

WHAT A TRULY ASTONISHING COLLECTION. I'D LOVE TO VISIT AND SEE IT ALL UP CLOSE. WHAT FANTASTIC RESTORATIONS, THEY ARE WORLD CLASS.

[@towrnghrybear]

I was in this Rolls Royce 20 years ago when it was bright red with light tan leather. SOOOOO much better in this color combo...BEAUTIFUL.

[@RendonInks]

OMG, what an amazing collection, and the Rolls is just out of this world.

[@derekchristenson5711]

Those cars are definitely what old cartoon villains' automobiles were based on. They just HAVE to be! It must've been a blast to get to drive them, though!

[@MyClassicCarTV]

It was!

[@andreduguay9253]

The Avion - Voisin absolutely look like something that directly came out of a steam punk era movie ! Beautiful !

[@qibble455]

I loved every second of this video Dennis. 10/10

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Thank you for this video. Fantastic cars. Never even heard of Voisin before but needed this education.

[@jasvindersingh1041]

What an incredible collection. Good job very nice

[@barriewright2857]

What a beautiful collection of vintage cars.

[@doubledee9675]

One man's meat is another man's poison; my favourite car is an Avions Voisin. They smoke like that because of the sleeve valves. Voisin used nothing but sleeve valve engines in his cars. apart from the very last model to emerge (which used a Graham-Paige engine bought off the shelf from the US).

[@leneanderthalien]

This engines did use the Knight double sleeve valve system,like many other luxury automobile makers...this system is efficient and extremly kiet, but wear up very fast: the engine TBO was only ~30 000km, after it need the replacement from the sleeves...The high oil consumption and wearing problems was only solved at debut WW2 from Bristol (Hercules and Centaurus aircraft engines) ,who use single sleeve made in nitrided steel...

[@graemedurie9094]

@@leneanderthalien Not just wear. During the period Voisins were in production, compression ratios were much lower than they are today. Sleeve valve engines could achieve similar compression ratios to those with poppet valve engines. The fuels available after WW II permitted higher compression ratios and this by itself resulted in higher power outputs. From their basic design, sleeve valve engines could not reach those higher ratios and thus the higher power that became a market feature could only be reached by increases inn engine size. Much less efficient, and a result not popular in the merket.

[@graemedurie9094]

@@leneanderthalien And an additional point to note. Daimler in the UK had used sleeve valve engines for many years in their wide range of cars - from just over 2 litres to 5 or more times larger. In the early 30's and under the engineering direction of Laurence Pommeroy, , they made the move to poppet valves for just the reasons you and I both give.

[@CaptHollister]

No mention of the Voisin's most unique feature: its V12 uses sleeve valves instead of the usual poppet valves. The amount of oil smoke also explains why sleeve valves never caught on.

[@Shadow2084]

Absolutely beautiful collection and need no saying priceless as well. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@MssJoker1]

Amazing cars, and that fog... Like a movie scene.

[@henrynaranjotobon2354]

This video shows the most beautiful on earth and human invention.👍👍

[@adrianlarkins7259]

Knowing how conservative RR is, especially before WW2, I reckon they must have has apoplexy when they saw this baby.

[@YAUUN]

No, at that stage the US was their largest market. They even opened a factory in Springfield in 1921. It closed in '31 as a result of the Great Depression. Also, you have to remember that to begin with Rolls just did the chassis & mechanical bits. They left the bodywork up to the coach-builders. IIRC, It was actually a result of entering the American market that they started bringing the coach-building in-house. Not because of what Americans did with the car, but because their foreign clients tended to expect a complete package.

[@MrDaiseymay]

WELL SAID, VERY INTERESTING.

[@kieron82]

That RR is beautiful absolutely stunning! beautiful lines, the headlights like the cord 812 coffin nose

[@Tyler.i.81]

There's some unbelievable cars in this collection

[@FlyingStuff]

That Avions is one of the coolest cars ever to exist, regardless of era.

[@captainboggles]

Yeh That and the Bucciali tv.

[@randypurtteman1183]

What's not to fall in love with! So many eclectic vehicles, I could spend days in this season of automotive art. They certainly don't build them like they used to.

[@DreamPen]

For all innovations of modern cars, it sometimes feels like they lack soul compared to these classics.

[@rong3746]

Of course the modern cars missing it

[@tsubasagenzo5320]

We could totally make cars like that, and put modern (even electric) engines inside, in addition with usual security systems. Why don't we simply make cars lile that ?

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

@Sarbur Gideg true sadly, cars like that were the equivalent of probably $300,000 plus in today’s money

[@watchesandart2868]

So cool to see him driving the Voisin.... what a car...

[@blahblah60]

The only possible reaction to these cars is floored amazement.

[@tezzrterry7485]

That Voisin model has to be an all time classic design, that copied no one else. Ultra low roof, square lines, sinister.

[@black_jackledemon6298]

Honestly I would have mistaken that for a lowkey steampunk restro-mod or one off custom. Cool car. 😊👍

[@nighthawkviper6791]

You really need to work on not barking orders at people when you talk. Ordering him to open up the hood after he's already reaching for the latch...you probably don't even realize you're doing it, but you did it on every car he showed us. Love your content, keep up the good work.

[@Dutchboi85]

What a supercars, never saw them before, a hell of a collection, that man is a hero😎

[@markomircea6841]

#One of THE #MOST #BEAUTIFUL #COLLECTIONS #world #wide! I can't #believe it!

[@lordbarristertimsh8050]

Am I weird for thinking that Avions Voisin is one of the coolest looking cars I have ever seen? Because it is.

[@blairwilliams136]

I love Dennis and his enthusiasm, the car is OK to 😆

[@josephsloppy6750]

Both the vehicles are just gorgeous.

[@salty6pence672]

Dennis has to have set some kind of record for the number of exclusive cars he has been allowed to drive. ✌️❤️🖖

[@MyClassicCarTV]

I know. I can’t believe it myself!

[@LordRumshi]

The Voisin has this look of being a custom made hot rod from the uniqueness it has for a 1931 car when compared to another car of the same period. The chopped looking roof with the long front end and other features of this car make it the type of car that makes someone wonder if it came like that or was modified to look like the way it does.

[@valkeryblack212]

Tbh i never seen coolest fabulous beauty awesome classic car on room in my entire life, Heaven😍

[@scubatrucker6806]

Beautiful machines in that collection 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@JB-cd6gn]

The Voison defines sinister. She's coming back like Christine to even the score for grinding dem gears

[@Turteng]

Very steampunk episode, love it!

[@davidkosach3095]

They look and sound amazing !!

[@yawerts9390]

I just wish that some of these crazy cars come back to life😢🙏

[@TheChill001]

first time I saw this and hooked, host with a magnificently manly stache and awesome cars: Subscribed xD

[@jamesh1369]

The owner has a great eye for beauty, thanks for posting.

[@newellbate]

Really blew my mind seeing that beauty

[@0cer0]

The Voisin has the most dapper, coolest and laid-back design of all times. I simply love it. The Rolls Royce is a joke.

[@mircea8889]

Amazing !!! I congratulate this guy👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@blackmanta7709]

That Rolls-Royce is to die for. that's all I need in this world is my woman and that gorgeous elegant car both of them in my garage.😂😂😂😂😂🍸

[@louisedwards4023]

You've got balls to ask to drive that PICE of ART. BUT THAT GUY WAS VERY GOOD TO YOU

[@sergioacostarivero5441]

Fantastica colección!!!!! , impresionante por los modelos que tiene y por su estado de conservacion. Parecen recien salidos de fábrica. Genial sin ninguna duda!!!!!!

[@FroggyFrog9000]

great collection, the history in the room.

[@SinSear001]

WOW! I know the Avions Voisin is not a Wraith but seeing it pour itself out of the fog like that made me think of Joe Hill's graphic novel. I kept thinking of old Charlie Manx taking kids to Christmasland in this thing. All it's missing is a plate that reads NOS4A2. That Rolls is something out of Batman the animated series, comics, and graphic novels also. I can just imagine Bruce Wayne jumping out of it into a dark alleyway and Batman popping out gliding over the roof tops. I also have always wanted a Delahaye and a Delage those cars were definitely well before their time and so beautiful. One of the best collections ever IMHO.

[@ianboard544]

The Avions looks like something Cruella de Ville would step out of - wonderfully sinister lines.

[@rmason4358]

That Audi Aztec, I probably still have some pictures from a magazine of that car. Nice to see it hadn't gone to the concept car graveyard. It still looks amazing.

[@noneyobiz1988]

Avions= Planes Voisin= Neighbor

[@jimivey6462]

Amazing cars. Great show.

[@DJMotoVlogs]

That Avion is one of the most beautiful and sinister cars I have ever seen.

[@mihaavsic9608]

That Voisin is just awesome.

[@SaveThePurpleRhino]

Wow.. man. Your voice is so smooth

[@miloligons25]

I always come back for the Rolls.

[@ENZEEVIDS]

love the voisin ...just amazing!

[@andreasfernandez1548]

The people will feel kind a different atmosphere when they will ride the car, because of history and also design of the classic car, is amazing my favorite is the 1940s car.

[@kelevra558]

Smokes like my grandma but god damn that was a beautiful car.

[@jamespolcyn8441]

Two amazing automobiles ♥️

[@MetropolitanSoul]

Voisin. Breathtaking.

[@stevesolo16]

The true essence of pre-war automobile design for the mogul industrialist.

[@vikramra7]

u must be the monopoly guy!

[@captainbutchjailbird5356]

vikramra7 hey thanks for the free parking 😂😂😂😂

[@aratrikghosh2717]

Wow the delage car is just awesome what a car i heard they're relaunching company hope it comes back with a bang

[@toamataafa4647]

Classic...Dennis is the Boss..thanks for sharing.

[@TheEarepol]

i klicked thumbs up already after 30sec. sweet sweet collection

[@sweaterwearingsquirrel9302]

Absolutely love this collection. Would love to go see it.

[@78jon94]

Лучшие Автомобили созданные за последнее столетие собраны в одной колекцыии!!! Великолепно!!! Поражают своей красотой и изяществом линий!!!!!Beautiful!!!!!!

[@CorollaNut68]

The Avions is nice. I would have to say the best rendition of a Motor Coach I have ever seen. What an excellent car to do a replica of and throw 700 hp in. The Rolls is ....*sigh....I don't know what to say....you can see the original grill through the bolt on monster. Looked kinda cool at first glance with the indoor camera angles but once they got in it the proportions are just wrong...don't care for it.

[@astromanastrology3379]

Wow! impressive!! each car tells a story