Runge Veleno :: How It Was Made

[@allenmarc7221]

where did you learn metalworking?

Hi Allen, I am self taught. Last month we did a video that showed how I got into this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoTJfqCtZayBjKs

[@brentdobson5264]

These cars look better than other cars .

[@bernardmauge8613]

@ It shows in your welds.

[@chrisallen2005]

@@bernardmauge8613 Where is the video of your welding so we can compare the two?

[@robertpalmer3166]

I'll bet your hand built cars look awesome!@@bernardmauge8613

[@RacerX888]

Depending on the angle, you see lines from an Aston Martin, Jaguar and even a Daytona coupe. Absolutely beautiful workmanship and design.

[@zacht9447]

Daytona coupe makes a lot of sense as the viper has some heavy daytona coupe inspirations to begin with

[@cowarddonnie-ji5yz]

Lotus rear end

[@jordanlefebvre2102]

Bizzarini 🙂

[@ekim000]

That is an absolute triumph! Such a departure from your previous cars but flawlessly executed. I could almost imagine this being the kind of car that ISO might have made had they stayed in business.

[@bodotcom]

My compliments to you Chris and team on your design and build quality, this car is stunning!

Thanks! A massive undertaking but well worth it in the end. Now I’m thinking of finding an SRT10 power plant to build a midengine Auto union inspired design!

[@BuilderCreator]

@ It was interesting to see you move away from the German inspiration to Italian styling. The Auto Union move should bring you back to your roots. A type C Streamliner should give you enough curves to keep you busy! Ha!

[@jayk7781]

@ you absolutely have to!

[@josedearimateiayjesus2178]

YOU TRULLY DESERVE THIS EAGLE IN YOUR SHIELD! GOD BLESS YOUALL IN RUNGE FAMILY

[@davidwalker5463]

I haven't been this moved about a sports car in some time. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. Cheets!

[@csmarkham]

Classic coach building as in the Deusenberg days-or early Porsche/Glöckler, Ferrari/Scaglietti. This is automotive art and collectors will do well to appreciate what Chris Rünge has created here.

[@chrisdody5867]

Outstanding, thank you! 65 years old, started out with rods and drag cars. Then onto anything that goes fast straight line or in circles. 30 cars over the years. Beyond words how this video and others have touched my soul.

Thank you Chris! It is awesome to see how cars bring people together 👍🏻

[@geraldstanley9692]

Incredible imagination, design and workmanship. I really like that you use “old school” methods to make your cars, it shows in the finished creation - a shape, proportion or feeling that you wouldn’t get from a computer. I also love that you’re doing this with your son and look forward to seeing your next unique creation.

[@MCF787]

The wheels are perfect. This car is gorgeus.

[@pauldillon4056]

Somehow I think the great master car builders of yesteryear would look upon you and give you that nod of the head that just says it all good job well done .

[@gabethebaeb_5881]

I remember when I first saw this car being built on Facebook. I love the wide, retro styling wheels, the Shelby Cobra Daytona inspired body work, the 60s design, everything about this Viper based car is beautiful. Lovely work.

[@trusnake733]

That mirror finish looks incredible against the snow. Fantastic work!

[@k3corvette35]

The talent this man has is awesome. But what I appreciate the most is the fact he calls himself a coach builder, and not a designer like others do. Namely Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design , or dare I say Chip Foose.

[@allanpeterson3358]

Absolutely a beautiful car ❤❤in my opinion!😊😊

[@tommynobaka]

The frame rate quality on this video is kinda crazy. And this car is amazingly beautiful. Props to Runge for driving the passion of coach build and classic stylish

Huge thanks to my apprentice Alex. He’s got the camera setup and has been a big help in getting more videos here on the YT channel!

[@forthwithtx5852]

I don’t think many people would recognize the Viper in the result. Stunning car.

[@tomthompson7400]

How on earth did I miss this ,,, what a stunning car , exceptional workmanship.

[@xr8rick]

Quite simply one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

I love the way the hood reflects the sky while you are driving around. Awesome work! Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@lukeb961]

Beautiful

[@NorthWay_no]

That gate shifter is lovely. I might have considered a more fine-scaled mesh on the front opening.

[@aserta]

It's a good thing that you decided to accept this project that sat squarely outside your (at then) mentality, wishes, thoughts. Now, you're an even bigger builder, because this build forced you to step outside your wheelhouse and do some things as determined by existing parameters. Always, that makes one's talents and skills grow. It's also a lesson we all have to learn about complacency and ease, because they're sweet on the ear, whispering niceties, but in reality, they keep us in place, stagnating. Can't wait to see what's next for the Rünge history.

[@ConstantXplorer]

FANTASTIC you're really branching out. Let's see more.

[@olsonspeed]

Another masterpiece! Very good to see your son continuing the family tradition of excellence.

[@johnharvey5851]

Hand made art Mr Runge; that easily humbles the Aston Martin & Zagato design houses, that couldn't create this kinetic sculptural beauty with 100× your budget. Coachwork handmade art, that I'll never be able to attain but I must thank you for creating for the world. When ever is more beauty in the world a bad thing. ❤

[@iainball2023]

I will be honest, this is the first I had heard of you. But wow. That is an impressive piece of work. I very much admire the fact that you did it all by hand, And I absolutely love the fact that your son is such a big part of it. ❤ I have no doubt your work will be in extremely high demand. 👌👌

[@lifeislucci]

Pure artwork and incredible craftsmanship. A RUNGE car is a true dream car to one day own

[@gountzas]

Glad to see someone taking over where legendary coachbuilders like Sergio Scaglietti left off

[@Grand_complication]

I never wanted this video to end!

[@zcat1006]

Chris, I've been following you since I first saw you on Jay Leno's Garage. As an artist/designer/car fanatic, much respect for not only your talent, but your patience.

[@engineer-a-car]

Looks like this has been a massive challenge. New design principle, testing new computerised process, first stereo system. No doubt this has been difficult. Well done on finishing it, it looks great 🔥

[@Nightmaretyrant]

This is amazing, the metal work is exactly what I've been wanting to start with projects myself, thank you for sharing this! I love the old-school nature of your work it's fresh air for us computer illiterate types.

[@jimkelsall9349]

Chris, that car is simply gorgeous. I have always had a thing for Vipers since Dodge had the balls to make them. Thank you for lighting up the day.

[@billrbca]

your videos remind me of how much I don't miss upper mid-west winters...and yes as always a beautiful job

Hahaha this winter just won’t leave us alone. I finally caved and tested the car in the snowy roads before shipping to LA! And, thanks for the kind words🙏🏻

[@neilt.i.w737]

PHENOMENAL! Genuinely phenomenal!

[@jutwa05]

Every time I watch a video and see a new car, I’m just speechless man. But also inspired. Inspired because you’re self taught, you’ve followed a passion, gone deep in the research, and it all shows in the best ways. If I could ever afford one of these pieces of art, it’d be the last car I’d ever care to drive. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

[@reubenmosman9466]

Such a lovely build, powerful with fantastic looks . . . Thank you for taking the time to show the rest of us.

[@elyasblondlet5862]

glad to know that they are still coach builders

[@Vendelcrow]

Amazing timeless design and build, simply a one off modern classic.

[@lewgoogle5530]

I share all your design and car preferences but with none of your skillset. Bravo! I hope you will bring the Veleno to Jay Leno's KZbin channel. He will love it.

[@paulfisker]

I am happy to see You outperforming Yourself and grow in this business. Respect man!

[@JohnSchoolingJr]

Dude dont ever find yourself doing anything alone. Should you need a hand id be more than glad to help. I love how youre working with your hands and head. The way it was done in the old days. Thats right down my alley.

[@AviMoto650]

Крута робота !!! Дякую Вам за натхнення !!

[@impslap7620]

Absolutely amazing. Even more so is that your son is so active and talented with his involvement. This is probably my favorite build to-date.

[@goodnbuzzd2058]

Ha! I see me in that video! 🤣 It was nice to meet and visit with you Chris!

[@mikeholmed7029]

WOW!!! A modern handmade classic!

[@adriaticbatman]

SWEET RIDE

[@retrokaizer]

it would look amazing in deep green. Truly magnificent.

[@m.akbart3840]

I love the wheels.

[@rygantico8214]

Beautiful work! You should machine and sell the shift gate. Many viper owners including myself would love to see it in our beloved cars

[@66customsnj]

Great work brotha!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

True Automotive Art. Made real with vision, drive, and hard work. Kudos!

[@pameladunn7346]

i've watched your show for quite some time ... and have admired the craftsmanship "but" amazingly you have touched our radial piston driven hearts : ) i feel like what Carrol Shelby must have felt when he saw the Daytona Coupe for the first time ... Bravo maestro .. we could only be happier if you went into production thank you

[@mchristr]

The Viper coupes are beautiful, but the roadsters leave a lot to be desired. You've done a marvelous thing by redeeming this particular car.

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

Awesome build 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩

[@maya00795]

Beautiful craftsmanship....... lovely design... greetings from India 🤘🤘😎🇮🇳🇮🇳🫸🫷🙏🙏🙌

[@mrd.808]

Thank you so much for sharing. This makes clear sense on how to make the left side equal to the right side. Beautiful work, Boss, very beautiful!!!

[@veroniquepaquet5092]

Very nice. Looks like a very good 'restomod' and the idea that the body is completely hand built just blows my mind!

[@ScorpioIsland]

😮 Wow. Wow. Woah. Utter perfection, inside and out.

[@johnbiggins4864]

Refreshing change of style.....

[@mrdrains2088]

Your work is nothing short of amazing.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Whoever filmed this is on point 👏 The rolling shots looked like it was popping out of my TV Brilliant clarity

[@krinos1]

beautiful video and very inspiring keeping the coach building alive

[@3ducs]

Amazing! The rear has elements of the Pete Brock Daytona Coupe and, of course, the Alfa TZ1. A TZ1 on a Mazda MX-5 ND complete drive train would be a wonderful thing.

[@uliwehner]

i think the Miata would be a great platform, i have seen some bodyswaps onto the miata. However, it would be difficult to make a miata sound "special". and it is basically impossible for an adult to fit inside a miata with the roof up. I tried.

[@3ducs]

@@uliwehner I've only got 92,000 miles on my 2016 Miata so I haven't had enough time to determine whether I'll fit. I do know that at 76 I am an adult.

[@alexandrulaita2673]

This car looks stunning, I did design some cars of my own but they are still on the 3d model and scale model state, your work inspires me, maybe one day I ll have the courage to start building one of them, good luck with your work and your son is very lucky to have you as a fathet

[@RSI77]

Amazing work as always. Your willingness to share is appreciated.

[@paulbooth5183]

Nice job Chris. It looks amazing.

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I am an engineering process expert. I can see how your buck method was faster than all of the computer help. Especially for one-offs.

[@SonicProvocateur]

I really like your design language. Sporty and timeless. Excellent!

[@nudaveritas6322]

Breathtaking Work and Craftsmanship..................

[@joser1458]

I wish I had a lot of money to hire this guy, this work is incredible

[@gradybrowning3976]

Just caught the car on Leno’s Garage! Beautiful build!

[@fixinstuff9662]

Thanks for the video. I don't need to compliment the build. It speaks for itself.

[@ralphnothhelfer9086]

A piece of Art, with father and son Awesome, great job Fellas

[@kauaislash5]

Great insight into the overall challenge, process and decision making that goes into a build like this. Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@NewZeroland]

Man that is a work of art. Thanks for continuing to share your creations!

[@MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

What a beauty!!! Wow I just Cant stop watching again and again

[@Roddy_Zeh]

It's great to see this art still alive! And the car...magnificent! Thank you for sharing with us! 👏‍😎

[@jwalster9412]

Props to you. The viper V10 (and lack of basically anythink else) definitely fits the bill for this car.

[@jschoenack]

Killer job! Love the details and precision. Keep up the awesome work buddy!

[@Tonefiend]

I love this one! Been following since the beginning I grew up in Mn visiting my aunt and uncle on Lake Carlos in Alexandria often. Spending lots of time snowmobiling and fishing on the lake. It’s cool to see what you’re doing happening there!

[@davidcook1394]

Just watched your Veleno on Jay’s KZbin channel. Breath taking,beautiful,stunning,…. I really don’t have the words. Have you ever thought of using the Miata as a basis for a build? Every part is still available either from Mazda or a number of aftermarket sources Excellent chassis and suspension layout. A number of engine performance upgrades and conversions available. NA with pop up headlights or NB with fixed headlights. Low cost of entry and some stunning looks could be achieved with it.

[@kuseetha.]

Man, this is amazing, congratulations Chris!

[@DavidSmith-ve5kj]

You are amazing, Michelangelo and da Vinci in the automotive world.

[@bicyclist2]

I love it! It's very cool. It reminds me of a Bizzerini 5300 GT. I hope that several more get made. This is exactly what I wanted to do for a living, but never had the chance. Thank you.

[@marcvanbueren1395]

ABSOLUTE GENIUS! LOVE THE DAYTONA ESQUE REAR!

[@borgdrone8369]

Work of ART !!! Chris stunning job !!!

[@CrucibleCoachworks]

Great video Chris!

Thanks guys! Hope you’re well👊🏻

[@darryljansen7364]

PASSION of man especially this man is simply astounding. He is a da Vinci level visionary. How do we reward such powerful art that results in physical toil’s greatest creation! RESPECT❤

[@jeremiahshields7827]

The fact your son matched some of your work is awesome, soon you'll be able to do these twice as quick lol. What a great trade to learn, will come in handy through life in so many ways.

[@aymaneoubad5057]

Beautiful car ! Executed with absolute precision & attention to detail 👌

[@elvis4182]

That's a true masterpiece sir.

[@GregsGarage]

What a complex problem to solve! The car looks awesome and I can speculate that it's a blast to drive.

[@nv1493]

This is a work of art.

[@theRongo94]

What an impressive work, one of the most beautiful car ever.

[@jeffdeiley7381]

Art in motion, I love your work and attention to detail.

[@grumpymealey2441]

Outstanding work as a owner of several viper street cars and many viper race car you did a great job pulling this all together so tastefully keep up the great work

Thank you! It’s always a bit of a risk to customize an iconic car like the Viper!

[@1980VINZ]

I fell in love………………….what a car……

[@alsanpi]

Clearly inspired design and very similar power plant to the Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale (9 cars of that model were build based exactly in the Dodge Viper too). Good work.