Teslarossa Ep7 - First test drive

[@michaelbedard7859]

Are you ever going to give this car back to the owners. 😂

[@proberts34]

Ummm. . .nope.

[@KimCJorgensen]

No reply, no ring-tone, nothing. Never to be seen again.

[@redordead4491]

Test drive straight to his house 😂

[@jonathanj8303]

"No." Is a complete sentence...

[@locknut5382]

This is why ECC have converted several if them... 😁

[@Xenon0000000000001]

I don't know if anyone remembers the Outrun arcade game from the 80s, which featured a Testarossa, but driving this conversion with the soundtrack to that game blasting away would be a dream.

[@SahanRavinder]

I always chose the “Splash Wave” audio before playing the game! ❤

[@LivingLifeSlower]

​@@SahanRavinder😂😂😂😂😂

[@davedd24]

It's because of Out Run that I love this car.

[@nielscremer]

Can I just say, a bit off-topic, how gorgeous the landscape is there in your neck of the woods, lovely!!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. We do appreciate the beauty and love to show it off to others. 👍😀

[@nielscremer]

@@spudproductions7606 And rightfully so! ;-)

[@BearcatB]

It would be interesting to hear the customer's perspective once they've had it for a while

[@waynethefridgemanosborne8984]

If they ever get it back

[@roberts.wilson1848]

Customer be like: The Ferrari experience without the Ferrari experience. No more stupid low quality engineering, keeping the shell, the great looking car.

[@dotancohen]

Watching the Teslarossa quietly go up the path is amazing - it _seems_ a part of nature in this quiet configuration.

[@GerardBendotti]

What no fake broom broom noises 😮 ? excellent!

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

It sounds like a ship from Star Wars when it passes by. Its awesome. Original styling but nice and silent driving.

[@xodiaq]

Thought the same thing!!

[@jeffgraham9210]

The sound of the flat 12 is part of the 'rossas soul, surely...

[@worldofrandometry6912]

Lovely job. You should ask the owner if he'd allow Harry Metcalfe to do a road test on it and compare it to his petrol version. I'd love to see that.

[@greghenderson6011]

Beautiful conversion Richard and crew.

[@OliverRivettCarnac]

Breathed new life into an amazing looking car let down by an antique engine. I absolutely love what you do with these and this was done to perfection.

[@UnPetitPique]

Great work. You're actually breathing new life into old cars that could be very tricky to own with an ICE engine.

[@agentcooper2417]

Real work of art and fantastic results for its 1st outing I can see Ferrari calling you up as an advisor to all things electric .

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@giulianomarco]

Richard & Tim are the new Crockett & Tubbs! 😁👍

[@spudproductions7606]

Crockett and Tubby more like 👍😀😀😂😂

[@teamhandsome1974]

😂😂😂😂😂 Genuine belly laughs!!!

[@laurieharper1526]

I've been looking forward to seeing that beast on the road since you started the conversion.. It doesn't disappoint. As for what would be better on those wonderful roads, well, something a little slimmer would probably be a bit more chuckable, but for its size, it looked to handle wonderfully. Great job.

[@Jens_Roadster]

Bad job by making it electric. 👎🏻

[@rushja]

@@Jens_Roadster bad bot

[@Jens_Roadster]

​@@rushja I am not a bot, i hate this electric cars crap.

[@Mardy72]

​@@Jens_Roadster then why in the fck are you even here?

[@4literv6]

@@Jens_Roadster don't look now but every single ice car made uses a battery made with lead acid and cobalt underhood and requires many electric motors just to function. Why not eliminate the stinking hot noisy inefficient combusting bits as in here. 😀

[@joeg3950]

Fantastic! Can’t wait for the traction control and tuned suspension to be ready. Very cool

[@deanwellerassociates]

better than new, excellent work ECC

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@joachimemand1687]

Italy has probably issued warrant of arrest with Interpol already. And I do miss the sound of the engine. But it is a beautiful conversion!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@swampgrampus]

I love the way the video captions interpret your conversation in the car 😊

[@bellofbelmont]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Well done you two. Jim Bell (Australia)

[@spudproductions7606]

Cheers Jim 👍😀

[@ocker2000]

I even got a smile on my face! This conversion is a dream come true. A joy to watch!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. Glad you liked it. 👍👍

[@stuka78]

Still one of the best looking Ferrari’s of all time

[@teamhandsome1974]

Get Harry M in to do a back to back comparison with his Testarossa! I’d love to hear his opinion on all this EV classic scene and you Teslarossa especially!!

[@sphaera3809]

Amazing project!! I guess this is a good way to make a Testarossa reliable. 😊 Such a beautiful body design… ❤

[@rushja]

This is awesome! 15 yr old me from 1987 would have passed out with excitement seeing this. I was disappointed that you didn't wear your pastel suits with t-shirts to shoot this. I'm off to listen to Yan Hammer and Phil Colins

[@spudproductions7606]

Think you have a point about the suits. Maybe next time 😂😂

[@jfarlandutube]

Fantastic conversion. Looks like a lot of fun to drive. We do electric conversions at my shop in the states. Just finished at 9:12 Porsche and it is a lot of fun to drive plenty of spirit and soul. I am thinking a Maserati bora would be a wonderful conversion.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Nice. What system did you put in the 912? We have a bolt-in kit for those using a Tesla SDU. 👍

[@audioisgood]

From a Testarossa owner this is so sad to see without the flat 12, the soul and character of the car. And of course you took away the beautiful manual steering. I’m surprised you didn’t also fill in the side strakes. Where did the bad decisions stop? 😁

[@jp6975]

Why are you sad? You have one and can hear the flat 12 and have manual steering to enjoy. Enjoy your car in the way you want and let others enjoy theirs in the way they want.

[@chrisbaker121924]

100% agree, they’ve taken out the whole point of that car. The engine is what’s most special about it.

[@youxkio]

Ah finally!!! Good video Richard! Just look at that beauty!!! It feels like Ferrari knew that sometime this Testarossa could be converted to electric. How awesome is that?

[@TomDRoza]

Sounds like Knight Rider under acceleration. Love it!

[@DrRogB]

Fantastic 😍😍 keep going with the set up and traction control. I am very looking forward to the lap times and what the owners think..

[@idesignyou...9257]

Very impressive! Got a little worried when I saw the sheep so close to the road! lol

[@niklaswejedal463]

Apart from being technically improved in every way, I really like that 80s sci-fi-movie-car sound it makes now. 😁 Oh, if only the classic Ferrari Modulo and Bertone Stratos Zero concept cars was converted like this too - they finally would sound as futuristic as they look!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

I agree. The futuristic sound is awesome. 😎👌

[@Mike_Costello]

An electric Modulo is THE dream!!

[@TheOnlyJizz]

Sounds awesome, sounds like the future

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Beautiful car, even now, and even better because it is fast, reliable AND economical (unlike the factory version). Great job guys!

[@spudproductions7606]

Cheers 👍👍

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@jimhohl9003]

I'm really old school. I have an affinity for the '65-'69 Chevrolet Convair. I would love to see you get your hands on one and electrify it...😉

[@neoanderson7]

Gotta say, very odd not to hear it’s v12 song. But you know, I think you’ve improved it. Seriously. Well done! Not only have you improved the overall performance but you’ve also improved the maintenance aspect as well. 👏🏻 Can’t wait to see what it does after the suspension tune. 👍🏻🙂

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍👍

[@ElectricClassicCars]

I couldn’t agree more. Having driven it before and after the electric conversion it’s definitely a better performing car now it’s electric, with better handling and engaging throttle response.

[@Arcona]

Flat 12*

[@neoanderson7]

@@Arcona yes, that's correct.. thank you for that.. 🙂

[@DPMConnacht]

You're having way too much fun, aren't you supposed to be working? As always, nice job guys and thank you for this video.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it 😂😂

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Smiling and having fun IS hard work. My face was aching when I got home. 🤣😄👍

[@stuka78]

It’s now a daily driver, no more hassle of the petrol engine to warm up and such…

[@LosZonga]

Sound like a spaceship! GJ guys.

[@zodiacfml]

if given a choice, I'd choose this over any ICE Ferrari. I don't want to be a rich guy, don't need much, until this. Any classic supercar but electrified.🥺🥺

[@davidcassidy2944]

its a tough life, driving that is a real tough part of your day I bet! Enjoy it mate!

[@spudproductions7606]

A tough day at the office 😂😂

[@KimCJorgensen]

I love the sound of a proper engine as much as the next guy, but I also know how expensive and fiddly these high powered 12 cyl engines are. I've seen them auctioned off in Bangkok for 5% of their actual new price with a busted engine that is out of production. Point being; this is by far the best conversion you guys have done so far, in my opinion. And the one that gives you the most bang for buck. It's even fast, and I bet has better road-holding. Well done guys.

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks. You’re completely correct. 👍

[@georgedaville4662]

Your face and gushing comments about your creation, the TeslaRossa says it all Moggie, and that’s on its first shakedown run out! Things can only get better ❤

[@simonjones1049]

Think you've done a fantastic job mate, and thing that got my attention was the look, the stance, and the car is so much better looking with you having fit the bigger sized wheels and tyres. Ferrari should have had it leave the factory like this. Fits the arches so much better and simply looks amazing. Looking forward to the 0-60 times once you've set up suspension, traction control fitted and so on. Great content and keep it coming, loving it mate 👍

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@johannel8104]

Great to see Richard having so much fun after all the hard work on this project. Never cared for the Testarossa much. But a Teslarossa is another thing all together!

[@awo1fman]

I love the sound it makes, too!

[@easy08154711]

Driving a Ferrari all day and not repairing the next days sounds like a clever plan!. Making dayli drivers out of this beautiful classic cars is really great. Next is a MG A or B.

[@chifrank]

Richard I want or need one of these. This is the only Testarossa I would purchase. Great job guys! #ferrari #teslarossa

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@scubatrucker6806]

I'll say it again. You made my favorite Ferrari better and I love it even more. Great job buddy.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@grantlouw3182]

Loved the sound the vehicle makes, gave me a real thrill, must be so much fun to drive. I definitely want one, and really looking forward to seeing the rest of the build.

[@klewis685]

I had hired one when I was in America all most 20 years ago & I could only imagine how good this must feel to drive now…amazing 👌

[@ianmangham4570]

What a beautiful sight 😮🤠💯🇬🇧👊

[@brianbyrd3903]

When can I fly over and drive that car??? It looks awesome!

[@CrazedCrittic]

Love the noise Moggy it sounds like a space ship. I wonder if you can increase the sound levels? I'd love one!

[@KBKriechbaum]

This icon of the 80s goes pretty well together with the "E-Sound". I did not see all their videos yet, but i imagine a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am "KITT" with electric motor would be a perfect match.

[@darkstatehk]

As a kid, the Testarossa was THE card to have. Thesedays, we can 3D print our own designs and place them onto car chassis. What a time to be alive!

[@edumaker-alexgibson]

Beautiful! Only because you asked the question: Aston Martin DB9 would be rather at home on those roads...

[@EvilyoshiJAPAN4]

Talk about a dream car, this is so cool, love watching this series!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍😀

[@troybjones4]

Beautiful! What about an R32 GTR?? Im a bit partial to the more angular design :)

[@troyboy4345]

100% Amelioration .... top job chaps !

[@jimcabezola3051]

Flying through all this beautiful scenery...without ripping your (or anyone else's) eardrums apart! This Testarossa deserved this upgrade! Now it's the world's BEST Testarossa. Even without traction control, that car is quick!

[@ewadge]

Great job.

[@Brinslade]

Great job! Looks like a real improvement in the handling.

[@francesconicoletti2547]

Love the totally unbothered sheep on the side of the road. There are advantages to a quiet car.

[@davidconnolly292]

What a fantastic job. Would love to hear from the owner if they ever get it back 😁. I also echo the comments of Harry Metcalfe having a go as a testarossa owner and bit of an EV skeptic.

[@DwainDwight]

that is so awesome. well done mate.

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Wow 😮just bloody brilliant guys 😮 want one , need one 🙏 great video 👍👍👍

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@nuszresnebisyr970]

..what a wait😁..finally its alive!!! i am 17 and drooling all over again ..🤤tq for the vdos ...after the traction n suspension upgrades..ahh wet dreams ..yeah !😆🤩🌈...just one thing though ..have you or are you going to sort the pedals🤔 as it was to near?...part 8 then ..tally-ho..chums 😅

[@bparkinson1234]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@spudproductions7606]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍😀

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@zodiacfml]

0:02 looks and sounds like the future!!!🤯🤯⚡⚡

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Totally 👍

[@DominiqueCarpentier-k6i]

Brilliant job on that, but looking at those roads I think the answer to your question about a better car has to be a Lancia Stratos.! I thought I saw a remarkably similar body shell on the wall of your workshop somewhere. An HF or Lister Bell repro?

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Lancia Stratos. Car of my dreams 😎⚡️👌

[@GregoryKane11]

I guess if u ask how much it costs, you can't afford it! ... mesmerising videos. Thank you so much!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@DanRJensen]

I would love to see a Fiat X1/9 converted. It's so tiny I'm not sure you could even do it. The X1/9 had to be the world's most unreliable car, but it was SUPER fun to drive. Electrifying it would be amazing. (And it would sure fit those narrow roads you mentioned when you asked us what we'd like to see on those roads!)

[@ebb2421]

perfect the magnam pi-selleck smirk on takeoff..

[@esahg5421]

this car is now a work of art.

[@joshuared1000]

Great one!! Can't wait for the next one!!

[@spudproductions7606]

Coming soon 👍😀

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Not having followed the series religiously I can't help but wonder about traction control. Is there hardware that has to be added for that or is it a software upgrade? Wondering as to me it seems all that's needed are wheel speed sensors and enough processing power to handle the extra load of constant monitoring of the wheel speed. Now wheel speed sensors should already be there for the ABS system, or are those not suitable? Wondering as it's an interesting piece of tech. Also wondering how the regen is configured. Is it only tied to the accelerator or will it engage when you press the brake pedal? Are it also tied to the ABS system to avoid locking up the wheels when the grip is compromised? Braking on gravel, snow, ice, or wet leaves is quite different to braking on dry tarmac, and it should be just as tricky with the regen. Personally I'm not yet convinced I'd like to drive "one pedal mode". I like having the car coast when not pressing the accelerator and slow down when pressing the brake, but I'm an old cantankerous b-strd, so not really the target audience for something like this. Still the technical side is interesting.

[@spudproductions7606]

We will cover the traction control on a future episode. 👍😀

[@hardywoodaway9912]

beautiful car, conversion and video! 🎉

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@Mike_Costello]

I'd like to see a Ferrari 288 GTO after you have gone over it. An Original Countache before the styling got to aggressive. The Ferrari Modulo concept needs an electric replica for sure. And for shits a giggles, the black Mack truck from Convoy. The Rubber Duck truck but lowered so the axels are above the chassis rails and the belly only 3 inches from the ground.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

I love an early Countach

[@MattTester]

Seems like you've got a great car there, I'd love to see more 'awkward' old supercars like the Countach given the Tesla treatment. Has anyone ever asked for you to put some noise back? Still wondering what can be done with the original exhaust and different types of speaker.

[@gideoncone6024]

The sound is only cool and likable because it is the result of something necessary -the engine - if you can have silence it is the better - most people prefer to not disturb others and advertise how fast they are going

[@GandaGarage]

Great job! What could be better for those roads ... end 80s Lancia Delta Integrale in Martini striping please 🥺

[@golf-n-guns]

What a beauty!

[@humphreybradley3060]

What a fabulous project!!!!!

[@blazejnycz1]

Great job. Electric doesn't mean overengineered like today's "smartphones on wheels". KEEP IT CLASSIC - and simple!!!

[@vincentnowell-giles3785]

Would be cool to see Harry’s Garage review it with comparison to his

[@Nino500]

Last car I drove up the Elan Valley was the Fox and that was a hoot on those little roads (even with it's diminutive 40bhp ICE). I'll get back up there with it some time.

[@johnhislop2993]

A little disappointed there wasn't a massive power-slide in the opening scene...

[@grast961]

Fantastic conversion, what happened to the original engine? How about a Lotus Super Seven to convert and drive those roads.

[@aidansnowhawk1]

I was wondering if the Testarossas your working on have been damaged in thier history or have had thier engines blown and replaced. I do love that you don't do anything to the cars that can't be undone. What happens to all the parts? Does the owner take all the parts back and then get the engine and Trans rebuilt and then sealed up to keep in thier garage until the price of that flat 12 becomes sky high and someone blows thier engine?

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Usually the customers just sell the engines on. 👍

[@trashmail8]

A fantastic classic design with a very modern drive-train and sci-fi sounds. What a perfect blend! Very well done! :)

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍😀

[@marcethoma]

I agree, the sounds it now makes (dare I say) fit the futuristic body style better.

[@tris10g]

Great car, I would love to see a MK1 MR2 electrified! It's a better size for UK roads. It was not a fast car in its day so it would be interesting to see how a power boost changes it. Prices are also on the climb

[@clintthomas1854]

That car is awesome, and why no!t Turning an awesome looking car in to the best driven. I hope you get to do a lampo. Seem your ticking off the list of rear engine sports cars 😊

[@paulsmith4996]

Excellent work lads, and with the semi-active suspension I imagine it will be outstanding. I don't miss the sound ot the engine, the only thing I'd add is a sound effect of a TIE-Fighter as you drive along. Regarding what car would be better on those roads, I'd suggest a Lancia Integrale 😃 prefereably with the same Tesla drivetrain or similar.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

You have good taste Paul. Tie fighter noises would be perfect, I’d much rather that than a V8 noise. 😂👍

[@paulbrowne5049]

You gotta love this.

[@markwellington1254]

How about a late model Corvette say just before they went mid-engine? Great fun and a beautiful conversion!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍👍

[@4literv6]

Genova has the gxe c6 ev vette conversions driven by Randy pobst.

[@maxiferrari08]

You took the passion out of this car! Just kidding, I want to drive it, this project is awesome!

[@treeman1690]

Havent seen it but i bet its gonna be awesome!

[@HermanHermDawgCasaol]

Love this series

[@buffalosoldier7360]

Sounds great!

[@BobH809]

What would be better than the Testarossa on those roads? The Lancia Stratos? With electric power of course. Lovely car, now I need to watch the first six episodes, and the following.