Supercharged 850 hp Ford Econoline Van Shredding Tires & DeBerti Contest Winner Announced!!

Here's our episode with the DeBerti's...Brad & Doug are about as funny as it gets and build some of the most outlandish rides around. This old Ford Econoline Van now sits on a fully custom made chassis with a supercharged Coyote engine making 850 hp and it rips! Hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did shooting it so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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[@DeBerti]

My Dad and I had SO MUCH FUN filming this with you!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Non stop smiles and laughs in this one! Lots more to come brother!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Subscribed ❤😊🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸👊

[@jde9095]

so awesome

[@gsmith207]

so fun and funny same time we learnin stuff. love it. your dad is about my age and us GenXers love our next gens to carry on. hes cool

[@cavinstephens]

Badass build 👍👍👍👍

[@geoffxx12]

You know this is a great build when it puts a smile on your face and you're just watching it. I can't imagine the fun they had in this thing man.

[@AutotopiaLA]

So much fun especially in the backseat! Couldn’t stop laughing

[@Justin-bz1dp]

@@AutotopiaLA ĥ

[@mattjohnson7316]

That thing sounds so sick it sounds like a pissed off trombone!

[@Foxtrot1967]

Sick! Utterly fantastic when builders fuse old school classics with modern day technology & horsepower

[@AutotopiaLA]

So good!

[@williewade1]

That is one hell of a van. I love that squat, and when you get on it, she really drops it low. Now, the exhaust is beastly, heavenly. angry and music to the ears.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Can you even imagine getting to work with your Dad side by side, day after day?? What a huge blessing! I'm sure they have their "moments", but I'd bet its great for the most part!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

You’d be surprised how they get along all the time. They just love playing together even when it’s not with vehicles. Special relationship those two have

[@PokèMyBalls]

*That sentiment makes me anxious and I want to call my therapist!*

[@thebees4371]

Bro they seem cool as heck.

[@larryh7760]

Brad can drive anything and do it pretty well. And they are both completely nuts. Always entertaining. I love that van!

[@Cartalk336]

Tuning in from Greensboro North Carolina. Your reaction to riding in the back of the van is so hilarious to me and I thought it was pretty dope that they did the harness for you to make sure you were comfortable and safe and protected.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That “harness” set up was hilarious! These guys are the best

[@briankinnear7461]

Very cool and crazy Econoline. Remember driving in these things back in the day....I'm 68. Shag carpetting, disco balls hanging from the ceiling, heck I know a few guys that even put water beds in them. None of them were finished or powered like this one. Be safe and stay well.

[@ghostinthetreeline]

It doesn't get any better than a DeBerti build man. These guys rip and build cool stuff. Excellent ShopRod in 90 days, crazy. And the amount of in house stuff they do like building their own chassis, they didn't order one in. As Always, excellent work by the AutotopiaLA crew shooting and producing great content and Shawn with the excellent coverage/discussion points. You guys rock man.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and no doubt the DeBerti’s are the best. Such a fun time being around them and definitely more to come

[@Justin-bz1dp]

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[@libertyshepherdncube5044]

The Debertis are insane! Their vibe is totally owesome man.

[@mattjohnson7316]

Ford made and makes the coolest vans ever from the original supervan that was a van body on a gt40 chassis to the new supervan with over 2000hp is so cool they do stuff no other company has done.

[@gsmith207]

The only words I have for this video is oh my god that’s fucking awesome!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m right with you. That back seat ride is nuts!!

[@ElevatedTakeoverGarage]

This van is so insane😧🤯 I’m so glad you did this one too!

[@280zone]

These guys are a hoot, glad we got a look at that van but not sure I could have stomached riding in the back.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That backseat ride was a blast! They’re the best. So much fun hanging with them

[@dashobie]

Brad is a Character,his laugh makes everyone laugh,Thank You for helping us enjoy life watching all of you.

[@kylemorones4771]

I'm not going to lie. This is one of my favorite videos. You guys really know how to set the crowd. It was really nice to him smile as much as he did. Glad to see you build a badass vehicle, and have some fun.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is one of my all time favorite shoots! It was so much fun with those 2 and that van is awesome!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

My most favorite video and production on ya channel ❤😊👊🇦🇺

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s awesome! It’s such a fun ride

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Oh boy that looks like a fun seat there in the back!

[@Joesmdma]

Hallo from Germany. I love this content, very cool people and unique cars. @Shawn: i see an feel your passion to this cool lifestyle. The last time there is more an more funny action in your videos too. In Germany it is impossible to drive such crazy builds on the street without getting in jail. P.S. sorry for my school English 😅

[@johnboydTx]

Insanity and a Tool Box 🤦😂..... Color outside the lines and you get an original piece of Art 👏👏👏👏👏 Enjoy the Ride 🤠✌️

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment! Way outside the box

[@johnboydTx]

@@AutotopiaLA Great Channel 👌👏👏 I Would like to see more of garage built under 75 thousand price tag 🙏.. Tool box and a junkyard home built blue collar rides ???? Love a million dollar trailer queen for inspiration... But a car show lasts for an afternoon??? Backyard Budget Builds last all year long 👌🤠👍✌️

[@jpvdw1961]

Finally... I've spied that van in the background a couple of times. Awesome build. Thanks!

[@JohnMiller-ee9pn]

Man that thing sounds good.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Sean this would have to be the coolest panel van on ya channel, bloody love it mate❤😊 Cheers🍺🍻 KC Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸😎👍✌

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree. Such a fun van and it moves!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@AutotopiaLA quickshift couriers 🤫😂🤣👊🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸

[@Davivd2]

I love paint jobs that make you want to reach out and touch them. That's a sweet ride.

[@richheider8455]

Damn Shawn looks like y'all having too much fun on that amusement park ride for the street 😎🤠👍👍

[@dalkaklaric7199]

DeBerti's rock when are you coming back to a TV show, the 3 of you together priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gabehilliard9813]

Awesome build! Ive got a 73 econoline my father n law built for drags. 460 with some juice runs low 10's on the juice. He won several nationals with it back in the early 90's. Was in several fast ford magazines. Its a crazy build and is crazy fast for being a full size van. Great stuff guys!

[@CyberDocUSA]

Right from jump street I knew Brad and Doug were some twisted chimps (that's a compliment). This van brings back memories that I'd forgotten about with this van. Omg. *_Back in the day when you were still sperm..._* Little Zygote - we called him 'Goatie.' The banter and comaraderie between these two and your three combined was a lot of fun to see and hear. Totally chilled while being intense and relaxed. Much love.

[@nickrose7592]

Congratulations on the winning the pressure washer rifle!!

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@nickrose7592, thank you! I'm literally FLOORED! Everyone at the wash, employees and customers alike, are gonna be flipping out!

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@nickrose7592, thank you. It's a genuine honor and piece of functional art!

[@Bob-ww7ot]

What an amazing father/son team. They love what they do and have fun doing it. They build amazing stuff.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They’re a special team for sure. Not only having fun but building unique rides that actually work

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

It was so much fun just watching this video and sharing this moment with all of you animals, ty so much. And grats on the washer, brother.

[@adt767]

Wow unbeliveable 😂 insane super fun built. Cool

[@Jansson18]

Writing from Sweden. No f'king idea how I missed this channel but think ive watched like 80% of it the last few days. You can really see the progress from the first videos to the later ones. Im really jealous of you btw =) But you can really tell how much you love this so congrats buddy! Big thumbs up!

[@weekendwarrior556]

This is up there as one of your most unique features ive seen in awhile. Excellent video!

[@FrisellFan01]

Well, for a 1 off as this is....I have never imagined anything like this.....endless power and the sound is addicting....that exhaust sound drives me nuts! And this was the 1st time I saw or ever heard of these guys..... and I am now subscribed to watch the videos.....great stuff.

[@supersport57]

Just Wow, this is a amazing build, great vision on one badass Econoline. Great job Father & Son team

[@1cavscout160]

Prett cool! Great vid!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and that thing is awesome!

[@mwhitelaw8569]

That Ole E line is sick AF dude

[@jamesgallegos9109]

That was a bad ass van video build and the test ride was a knockout punch Right on two both farther and son JD

[@williemandowa]

Such a badass build!! Brad and Doug are legends😈😈🦾🦾!!!

[@rodz7910]

Omg!!!! That is the SICKEST van ever!!! Wish I was a passenger too, everything about it is amazing, much respect. The father son combo is so precious, great attitudes. PMA!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

One of the best rides I’ve ever experienced!

[@daviddavila8452]

Love the seriousness on dads face when he floors it…just shows how he respects the power him and he’s son create 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamxchau]

Well done guys well done. Anyone watching this video has just got to be smiling all the way. Wonderful build wonderful chemistry.

[@glamiskid50]

Best father-son team out there and the DeBerti’s build some of the coolest craziest stuff Love y’all.

[@joshuaambrose8752]

I think we can all agree, our faces were stuck smiling also

[@mikeblankenship7930]

What a cool ass build! Love it!!

[@peoplesambassadordm8279]

Agreed..presentation is everything

[@harveylattray8504]

Wow that van is awesome

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes it is. So badass

[@franklinlinebarger5851]

I watch and was blown away! You all took that build to 5 stars build hands down.😮 I was looking at all the ways you built that. Being able to have that much knowledge is insane. You all are definitely using NASA technology. But what caught my attention overall was the back seat. To me it looks like old school dragster. If an person ever wanted that experience, well that's pretty close. Awesome job. Thank you for the video.❤

[@AutotopiaLA]

It was a blast riding in that back seat!

[@jucedcustoms2274]

I'm super serious when i drive too because I feel like I'm constantly shaking down everything we own! Great video I think we all wish we were in that back seat!

[@joeymccullough2716]

That Econoline is Bad-Fuckin’-Ass! And, so are the Deberti’s. Funny video, too, my man.👍

[@dashobie]

That Father and Son team really enjoy life.

[@joeymccullough2716]

That Scooby Doo insert was f-in hilarious! 😂🤣😂

[@christophermarechal5017]

Agree 😂

[@dashobie]

2 of the Happiest Fun People in the World,it's totaly refreshing to watch this.

[@carlhammar8891]

This is AWESOME I am a huge van guy, building a 90 Dodge B250 for my business with a 5.3 LS, Truck Norris Cam, TBSS Intake, etc.

[@fishpony1211]

Nothing like casually straddling an 850hp engine while doing a burnout. Exceptional build

[@2fast2nick]

That thing is wild

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely and such a wild ride in that back seat

[@timmygiles9554]

Bad ass you can even work on a rainy day. Fixing to do the same chassis build on my 57 Chevy. If there’s will there’s a way. God helps for me anyway. Y’all also make a great team!!

[@TheTheboomwearcompan]

Tuning in from Buffalo, New York.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cmon!

[@TheTheboomwearcompan]

What a cool Ford Econoline Van build I could definitely see myself driving that beast.

[@TheTheboomwearcompan]

Congratulations to the winner of that beautiful power washer.

[@600joe]

This is such a great channel. Unbelievable vehicles. I have told everybody to watch. Amazing stuff.

[@CyberDocUSA]

OMG! I'm shitting my pants and I'm not even in the back seat of this insane van. I'm in tears and you will definitely get a video in action. Thank you so much! Wow. This is surreal and thanks a bunch! Ima promote both channels as always and man, this is killer!

[@christophermarechal5017]

Congratulations!! Yes, send Shawn a vid showing spray washer in action. 👊

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@christophermarechal5017 I'm going to send him a video of me getting hosed at 1400 psi. in the tunnel! 😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

Stoked for you bro!! Can’t wait to see some video. Hit me up at www.AutotopiaLA.com for details on shipping and a huge congrats

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@christophermarechal5017, it will be fun to make for sure. Thanks.

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@AutotopiaLA, thanks again. Headed there now.

[@scottrobbins1748]

I absolutely love what you have done with the van and everything else you guys build

[@AutotopiaLA]

They do such cool stuff together

[@jeffbaker5038]

That is one of the coolest hotrods I have ever seen. Outstanding!!!

[@Los2408]

Definitely tuning in to their channel

[@virtualdent]

I've been subscribed to DeBerti's I'm hooked on those guys!

[@AutotopiaLA]

They’re so cool and pure funny!

[@DestroyerFather]

Incredible Van thank you for sharing this amazing video.

[@7atlouis]

😂😂😂 this put a smile on my face😊 It looks like so much fun to ride in

[@AutotopiaLA]

I couldn’t stop laughing riding back there!!

[@JayTalksinjury]

My buddy, years ago, he had just had his 1963 econoline with the 3 on the tree restored.. Fire engine Red is just beautiful. As we are rolling along a road towards an intersection that went to a T in December with some snow on the ground and just see a sheet of ice ahead of us. He hits the Non-abs brakes and we end up hitting a 1986 Ford Exp 2 door . Little car but it spun us parallel with the car and as No seat belts in an Econoline i put my arm out an touched just behind my buddies head and Left my Right Femer imprint in the Engine cover about 20 inches long . Still there to this day, and that definitely is not a straight 6 .. Beeeeeautiful ❤😊

[@robertgarrett420]

My dream van

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s so good. I love this build

[@LakesideCustoms36]

Having so much fun! Some great guys 🇺🇸

[@deopersad2915]

This was awesome great interview with them , great family rivalry between them , I get that with my kids going out they try and get me with things then I pretend I don't know them lol 👍🏽👏🙌 cool van and car's they build 👍🏽😎

[@johndean2110]

Best van build I ever seen.👍 Wonder what the ET at the dragstrip would be?

[@walter9724]

1:01 is that a map of Bathurst race track on the wall over your left shoulder? I recognise it anywhere. I've been around that track many times😎👍👍

[@pauldashwood2897]

Smiles to the mile that’s what it’s all about …great build ,keep well guys .

[@aluntoyoaji4007]

13:45 .. “Hey this part is why you’re here brother” .. 😂 Another epic DeBerti’s build .. 👌

[@AutotopiaLA]

Lol!

[@thepicklejar7939]

I grew up watching car stuff with dad building a 1969 Camaro in the garage. Saw DeBerti from back in the day when his big SEMA Fords were on Discovery channel shows and whatnot. Anyway watching Autotopia and DeBerti channel is like I'm hanging with my dad again. He passed 11 years ago.

[@randymillsjr.1730]

Nice. For sale ? Shawn is in the torture seat. Lol😊

[@AutotopiaLA]

The torture seat lol!! So much fun. Doubt it’s for sale but hit them up

[@gregoryfranks7347]

te only other time ive heard shawn's voice go up an octave was in rj's ranger so this thing must be so totally insane in such a opposite different way!! unreal. thanks for sharing this with us. cheers

[@davegavin7914]

These guys are perfectionist full stop ! Magicians in metal 🙏🏻👍🏻👏👏👏👏

[@deegan727]

Doug was on one during this😂 it’s a badass van especially keeping in mind it was 90 days start to finish so there’s things coulda/shoulda been different, but once a couple revisions are made it would perform flawlessly. Like I said though it’s badass and better than what most could do with it in a year or more.

[@Huffdizzle1]

Love this van and the Berti builds. Just listening at first, Doug sounds exactly like the actor David Koechner (Todd Packer and Champ Kind)

[@landon390]

Holy van!! 🔥🔥

[@AutotopiaLA]

Lol!

[@ryurc3033]

Such a sweet build. Totally cool. 4l80 can withstand a ridiculous amount of abuse in nearly stock form. There is a good reason they are used so often.

[@FischerRestoration]

That's one Sic Econoline.. I had two of these body styles back in the early eighties. It's good to see these turned into radical machines. 🤑

[@TheLuckyNumber4]

My favorite video by far😂😂😂

[@al9030]

Awesome Van..Sean you looked like they put you in a Friendly Torture Chamber instead of a stray Jacket you got the Harness..haha

[@brooklyn71881]

This is the funniest and coolest episode😅😂😂 I love the build

[@AutotopiaLA]

So much fun with these guys! And what a ride!!

[@johnmargaritis9549]

Real cool build by a father son team ,good job .

[@originalgameronline3457]

All your videos are always top notch, but this was probably the most fun video I've seen on your channel. o7

[@ko4otv43]

Coolest van build ever! Congratulations fellas!

[@sundayhinojosa8114]

I love this kinda stuff man, these two dudes hit it way over right, center, left field. The right-hand steering is wicked, crack up funny right on for DeBerti's. They're score 850🐎🐎🐎🐎--

[@micayiah1]

This is the best Father,Son Duo.They build some nasty stuff!

[@maksymlapin5751]

Oh dudes))) it was awesome episode 😂

[@maya00795]

Fantastic job Shawn 👏👏 thanks.... Great work 👍 greetings from India 🤘🤘😎😎

[@danmyers9372]

One pass at a drag strip and this thing would be banned for life! 😂😂😂

[@Brad772006]

If someone had just told me about this build without seeing it. I would have thought nothing but a nightmare pile of parts. Although knowing those DeBerti fellas and seeing this. I really like this quirky van build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They nailed it like they always do. I love this build beyond words…especially the back seat ride!

[@mikeamstutz3552]

That’s probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

Definitely not Fred’s mystery machine !!!

[@davevangemert9853]

What a team. Ive never seen a father sonn team like that in my life

[@robhunter2435]

You guys made my day!!! thanks