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The Legend of Lee Iacocca

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The history of Lee Iacocca, his journey from Ford to Chrysler, the government bailout, the rise of the iconic Chrysler K Platform and more.
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@gspainting11
@gspainting11 6 жыл бұрын
Lee Iacocca LEGEND! Chrysler should have a picture of him in every dealership.
@Reddbeaver
@Reddbeaver 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a dodge salesman, my pc background is iacocca in front of the voyager. I 100% agree.
@Guitarmike
@Guitarmike 5 жыл бұрын
Rest in Peace Mr. Iacocca. 7/2/2019 Godspeed sir, and thank you for all your accomplishments. We will never forget you and your wonderful cars!
@michaellovely6601
@michaellovely6601 2 жыл бұрын
Lee Iacocca and Soichiro Honda are two men in the automotive industry that are my personal inspirations. In the 1970's car manufacturers in the United States were saying that there's no way they could build a car that was affordable, reliable and great on gas. Honda walks up onto the scene with the Civic, says "Yes you can!" and the rest is history.
@neilmurray6943
@neilmurray6943 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Mustang, America's car!
@ghomerhust
@ghomerhust Жыл бұрын
this man was responsible for more change and influence in the auto industry than any single person, period.
@neilmurray6943
@neilmurray6943 Жыл бұрын
@@ghomerhust A real American Story! His book is a must read. Henry Ford the second was not in Iacocca’s league on any level. Hard working PA kid mad good. And helped restore the Statue of Liberty back in 1986. Will always be my hero and the hero of Mustang lovers forever!
@AlicesWondereland
@AlicesWondereland 7 жыл бұрын
Watched start to finish. Next you guys need to do the '90s speed wars with motorcycles.
@kabj06
@kabj06 7 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for that ever since they mentioned its possibility in the hayabusa episode
@Mr_Bones.
@Mr_Bones. 7 жыл бұрын
Michael A OH GOD YES :D
@georgeimplying294
@georgeimplying294 7 жыл бұрын
NOT A CAR
@dchil15
@dchil15 7 жыл бұрын
And then the 1970's "supercar scare" in Australia.
@jgbalves
@jgbalves 3 жыл бұрын
waiting til this day
@flaminglips123
@flaminglips123 7 жыл бұрын
Pulled over on the side of the interstate in an overheating W123 300TD right now. Need to let the engine cool down for 45 mins to an hour. This will do nicely.
@flaminglips123
@flaminglips123 7 жыл бұрын
Sam Mullan Galvin yessir, 1984 300TD turbodiesel!
@IWillSmurfYou
@IWillSmurfYou 7 жыл бұрын
Chris Harding Shoulda bought a Chrysler? lel
@flaminglips123
@flaminglips123 7 жыл бұрын
Anon Doe I bought a Mercedes and the Roman had me believe they're the same thing
@Doctor_Robert
@Doctor_Robert 7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they're be a time when every car on Earth will be retconed into being Mopar (already you've got AMC (Nash, Hudson, Kaiser, Willys, Jeep), Mercedes (with Daimler and Maybach), Fiat (Lanica, Maserati, & Alfa Romeo included), Rootes Group (Hillman, Sunbeam, Singer, Humber), SIMCA, and that's not including all the Jensens and such with Chrysler engines). I'm going to say "probably" seeing as Fiat wants to buy the world.
@zappy595
@zappy595 7 жыл бұрын
i hope your data plan is ok
@kevaninthe4135
@kevaninthe4135 7 жыл бұрын
Iacocca said it best about Chrysler in the late 70's. "The Dart and Valiant ran forever, and they should never have been dropped. Instead they were replaced by cars that often started to come apart after only a year or two."
@johnsmith7676
@johnsmith7676 3 жыл бұрын
He was right, too. I have a 1969 Valiant. Owned it since 1980; paid $400 then. Still running strong in 2021... Even after sitting outside in the weather for the last 23 years under a tattered fabric car cover. Yes, last year I did a bit of work to clean it up, but it's the original 1969 318 engine, never re-bored. Runs like a top, doesn't smoke or leak, and is 100% roadworthy (after new tires of course). Everything works, right down to the trunk, dome, and ignition key lights, end every gauge. No body rust, either. Surprised the hell out of me. I just wish any of the other cars I have ever owned held up that well. Best 400 bucks ever spent.
@jepoy8516
@jepoy8516 3 жыл бұрын
go watch ford vs ferrari lol
@rodferguson3515
@rodferguson3515 Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right both the Valiant and the dart were bulletproof especially with the 225 slant 6 . They were great reliable tough "Compact" rad models. But Chrysler did things on the cheap with the Volare in the Aspen and LeBaron its successions provided and by 80s they began to make better quality out of the platform that they were originally formed at with the fury diplomat and fifth avenue .models (m- bodies) old but durable became the other vehicles that helps save Chrysler in the '80's.
@coliimusic
@coliimusic 10 ай бұрын
​@@rodferguson3515Iaccocca had it right, reliable, small cars, ahead of or outside of stifling consumer trends. As I learn more about the background to the car industry I realize Mr. Iaccocca is directly or indirectly responsible for my favorite Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge vehicles!
@DougieFresh765
@DougieFresh765 7 жыл бұрын
Is anyone else starting to like The Roman's work ? I've watched all these since the Tale of The Dale...
@techpassion4126
@techpassion4126 7 жыл бұрын
I actually saved all of The Roman's history videos on my phone, it's a nice to watch all those stories over and over again when the internet's out ^^ That, along with my favourite reviews from Mr Regular (The EH Civic and the Accord Stationwagon in particular ^^)
@HNRichard
@HNRichard 7 жыл бұрын
Agree! my favorite one is about James Dean's little bastard, It's like a bedtime story for car people lol. I don't know why, but i feel relaxed after hearing the story
@techpassion4126
@techpassion4126 7 жыл бұрын
HNRichard Precisely! its strangely comforting and relaxing ^^
@TIRESIDE
@TIRESIDE 7 жыл бұрын
DCGehrke the roman writes a lot for the reviews.
@mberezh
@mberezh 7 жыл бұрын
DCGehrke Starting? The Roman's work has always been dope. The reviews are hit or miss, but Romanian pieces are always high and tight.
@Magnetorheological
@Magnetorheological 5 жыл бұрын
Immediately thought about this video after I heard the news. RIP Lee Iacocca
@CobaltBlaze93
@CobaltBlaze93 7 жыл бұрын
Easily one of the greatest minds in American automotive history. I kinda wonder what things would have been like if Henry Ford II wasn't a jealous, paranoid idiot, or if Iacocca had selected Lutz to take the reins at Chrysler. Eh, life is full of what-ifs and what-could've-beens... I think Lee did the best he could with what he had, barring the inevitable errors in judgement brought about by human nature. His was a brilliant mind that didn't see profit above people and still managed to satisfy both for the most part. I only wish more CEOs of major American companies actually gave a hoot about their employees like Iacocca did...
@ericbrandt829
@ericbrandt829 3 жыл бұрын
"Maximum Bob" did a pretty good job of wrecking companies....GM kind of went under during his reign....Many good ideas but, no focus out of that guy.....
@seththomas9105
@seththomas9105 Жыл бұрын
@@ericbrandt829 I'd take Lutz any day of the week and twice on Sunday over Roger "I don't know nothin' bout makin no cars" Smith and his band of Idiots at GM in the late 70's to mid 80's. GM went into a tailspin by the mid 80's that they have truly never recovered from.
@mattmopar440
@mattmopar440 5 жыл бұрын
Just found out he died so I figured I'd go back and watch this again
@michaellovely6601
@michaellovely6601 4 жыл бұрын
It is tragic that Lee Iacocca died. If he didn't step down from Chrysler in the early 1990s; chances are that Chrysler would still be going strong in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. From 1990 to 1997, Chrysler was doing great. Then Chrysler made the foolish decision to merge with Damler-Benz and from 1998 to 2009 Daimler-Benz ran Chrysler into the ground.
@289cobra9
@289cobra9 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaellovely6601 Not merge, bought out right.
@mattskustomkreations
@mattskustomkreations 3 жыл бұрын
@@289cobra9 more like sold to...
@bartasix
@bartasix 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaellovely6601 P
@nighthawk2k3rsx
@nighthawk2k3rsx 7 жыл бұрын
These documentaries are fantastic, this one especially. Great job!
@TheWatzitooya
@TheWatzitooya 7 жыл бұрын
So, the the K-Car is basically the automotive equivalent of the M4 Sherman.
@runner3033
@runner3033 7 жыл бұрын
Man, I never put those 2 things together... but yes, that's a great comparison! All the more fitting because Chrysler built a bunch of Shermans (as well as K's)
@michaelmcginley1875
@michaelmcginley1875 7 жыл бұрын
Arthur Robinson And the Yugo is basically a t-34
@jamessveinsson6006
@jamessveinsson6006 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcginley1875 well said
@randymagnum143
@randymagnum143 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcginley1875 no, the yugo would have lasted longer at Aberdeen.
@benitogutierrez81
@benitogutierrez81 3 жыл бұрын
Good Job!!!
@Li0nsmane1
@Li0nsmane1 7 жыл бұрын
Roman this was honestly one of the best podcasty type of thing I have ever heard. Hats off to you good sir!
@martyzielinski2469
@martyzielinski2469 3 жыл бұрын
Too bad it’s not the truth......
@johnbishel1270
@johnbishel1270 3 жыл бұрын
I was witness to Lee while he managed Chrysler, I attened a few of his face to face meetings. This man was dynamic. Inspiring and very believable. You just knew what he was saying is what he believed. Being a self driven man was a high plus in his success.
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 3 жыл бұрын
@@martyzielinski2469 Gee, might be nice if you elaborated just a little bit.
@martyzielinski1442
@martyzielinski1442 3 жыл бұрын
@@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 There are many books on the subject if you really wanna know.
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 3 жыл бұрын
@@martyzielinski1442 The video references lots of sources too. You're the one that said it's not the truth, so the onus is on you. If you can't be bothered to give even the slightest hint what you're referring to, why say anything at all?
@nhprman
@nhprman 4 жыл бұрын
Lee was a great man and I weep for today's Chrysler. I hope another great CEO comes forward to save the company.
@a.r.cguitar5206
@a.r.cguitar5206 6 жыл бұрын
You know, when I saw this was 50 minutes, I was slightly discouraged, but I’m glad I still hit play, because your writing and delivery had me hooked like a good book. This isn’t just a 50 minute video, it’s a 50 minute masterpiece... and that is timeless.
@andymckane7271
@andymckane7271 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@therossionfan
@therossionfan 5 жыл бұрын
RIP Lee Iacocca, you will be missed.
@landyachtfan79
@landyachtfan79 7 жыл бұрын
A TRUE American businessman if there ever were one. I am so proud to say that I grew up in the Lee Iacocca Era. Lee truly proved that you could take pride in American products WITHOUT taking a White Nationalistic/xenophobic approach. This was reflected in his "If you can find a better car, buy it." tagline that he always used. Not only did he acknowledge that many people still believed that American vehicles were inferior copies of their European & Japanese counterparts instead of taking a "BUY AMERICAN OR DIE!!!!!!!!" approach, he went to great pains to assure the American buying public that Chrysler REALLY had something to offer over the competition. And he did this by finding product niches that other manufacturers were ignoring & filling them with models that could be designed & built at modest cost.
@KrunchyTheClown78
@KrunchyTheClown78 6 жыл бұрын
Iacocca is the kind of businessman that I actually like, and think America needs more like him.
@pjpredhomme7699
@pjpredhomme7699 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely - unfortunately those days are gone - America is about turning a fast buck on paper and moving on - it is a reflection of the societies values
@mcearl8073
@mcearl8073 7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how much Romans voice sounds just like Lees but with less echo.
@spencerteixeira736
@spencerteixeira736 7 жыл бұрын
billy mccabe yeah, I see what you mean, he has a very similar voice, Icoca had a certain tone, always mad almost
@uncreativename9936
@uncreativename9936 7 жыл бұрын
I think it was Roman narrating what Iaccoa said lol.
@mcearl8073
@mcearl8073 7 жыл бұрын
uncreativename that was the joke, I don't think most people are getting it I guess. Haha
@sparky6086
@sparky6086 4 жыл бұрын
Aren't both Lee and Roman from Pennsylvania? Maybe, that's why; they both sound similar?
@MrGTO-ze7vb
@MrGTO-ze7vb 5 жыл бұрын
RIP Lee..! Your persistence paid off for Ford and Chrysler and millions of people around the world.
@Sedan57Chevy
@Sedan57Chevy 7 жыл бұрын
I think I enjoy these RCR Tales more than the reviews. They're so well presented while being entertaining and education. Absolutely love getting to learn about automotive history. Thanks for the work, Roman!
@SolamenteVees
@SolamenteVees 5 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Mr. Iacocca; your efforts helped to keep my Dad employed at Direct Connection in the early 80’s. Thank you RCR for the education- factual and entertaining.
@robc8468
@robc8468 5 жыл бұрын
RIP Lee from previous owner of 2 Mustangs 1 Chrysler MiniVan and 2 Chrysler convertibles and 1 Dodge 400 convertible. A Job well done.
@sjmachrihanish
@sjmachrihanish 6 жыл бұрын
I feel very proud to own a K-car! I’ve long admired Lee Iacocca but to know my little ‘85 Plymouth Caravelle coupe helped save all those jobs is something else. Shame the Plymouth marque wasn’t so lucky.
@michaellovely6601
@michaellovely6601 3 жыл бұрын
It was rather sad when the Plymouth division of Chrysler went under in 2001.
@Christophermbove
@Christophermbove 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee, from St louis Chrysler assembly,....Mustang, Cobra , Viper , lamborghini, jeep, K car ,minivan and more .
@fistymopar2356
@fistymopar2356 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the help Lee we're going to miss you
@brianwagar19
@brianwagar19 Жыл бұрын
Of course you are., You're children.
@f2991speed
@f2991speed 7 жыл бұрын
I'm half way through this and although I doubted the Roman, he proves to be a great story teller, and the PowerPoint presentation provides nice visuals that harkens back to seasons 1 and 2 of RCR. Now I know what I have been missing this whole time. Thank you.
@TheKaisarwilhelm
@TheKaisarwilhelm 5 жыл бұрын
Yep. Like everyone else I.came back to watch it again as tribute to Lee.
@tbr2109
@tbr2109 5 жыл бұрын
I went to school with his granddaughter, so I got to meet him a handful of times. Interesting guy, though I was a bit too young to appreciate just how interesting.
@htonmusic
@htonmusic 7 жыл бұрын
just finished this. take a bow roman. didnt stop a second.
@segatortoise5455
@segatortoise5455 7 жыл бұрын
my dad knew Iacocca personally and taught his daughter how to drive manual
@mr.k4311
@mr.k4311 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and I'm Darth Vader's great great great great great great son.
@gtx-808
@gtx-808 4 жыл бұрын
Join the dark side we got cookies
@jondoe8423
@jondoe8423 4 жыл бұрын
@@mr.k4311 Hello, my grand uncle financed the world's first built digital computer called ZUSE Z3 (and he financed the ZUSE Z4 as well). compliments & regards Jon "01100101010" Doe
@mr.k4311
@mr.k4311 4 жыл бұрын
@@jondoe8423 Hey, good for you man
@jondoe8423
@jondoe8423 4 жыл бұрын
@@mr.k4311 Howdee, just mean: we should keep that sportive because Lee Iacocca would have wanted it that way, and hey? what else is there? Regrads from ol' Germany (where it is everything to be a woman...like in some cases it is in the USA...I'd say we should not try and change that modern sexism...only if they start to kill themselves or so... I don't say I got it worse than any man in the USA but it is so rigid and thorouhly how we turned the old sexism 180 degrees...now it's the same but vice versa... tl;dr the old sexism was turned like 360 degrees (which means it wouzld not change at all, only we swopped roles w/ the girls). The time will heal it but it will take some time and seem not to work overnight. We should not expect anything- that is our healing for today! It's a labour day today so igot to close now... Regards Jon(-ine) Doe ;-)
@buicklincoln
@buicklincoln 6 ай бұрын
This is a great teaching tool for business people. When you make decisions, NEVER make it personal. Iacocca and Bob Lutz may have hated each other, but they seemed so similar in personality: huge egos and an extreme passion for cars. Lutz wrote in one of his books, that one of his frustrations with General Motors was they had hired too many "bankers" and "real estate" people to run the company.
@SPcamert
@SPcamert 7 жыл бұрын
My folks owned three K cars. Two Reliant wagons and one Reliant sedan. My mother and sister survived being T-boned in one in 1991 so it's not unfair to say that I owe a majority of my mother's life to that car. Didn't stop me from being able to pull the Plymouth badge off the tailgate when I was 5 (still have it), but I digress.
@jimrosson5697
@jimrosson5697 6 жыл бұрын
SPcamert yt
@gogmorgoaway
@gogmorgoaway 7 жыл бұрын
I very much enjoyed this. As someone who was born only a few years before his retirement, I never really was exposed to much of his actions, only seeing and hearing Iacocca's name mentioned with almost reverence by family members and automotive publications. Despite the negative image, my mother has great memories of driving her Pinto all over western Canada promoting her college during her final summer vacations. My father also talks about cross-shopping K-cars and being very impressed when he bought his only new car ever after his '71 Buick got molotoved by some drunk asshole, ultimately deciding on the Novarolla that brought my whole family home from the hospital, for cost reasons. But I never got the exposure to Iacocca that my parents did. So thanks.
@superhollowfied906
@superhollowfied906 7 жыл бұрын
Bob Lutz needs the next hour special.
@antonewilson4310
@antonewilson4310 5 жыл бұрын
Lutz was a real Renaissance man.
@75aces97
@75aces97 4 жыл бұрын
Lutz had a very interesting take on his experiences with Iacocca in one of his books. I didn't get the impression they hated each other. Just that they were both very sure they were right, and didn't always see eye to eye. Kind of like a star player and a coach who are both committed to winning, but don't always agree on how to do it.
@pjpredhomme7699
@pjpredhomme7699 2 жыл бұрын
​@@75aces97 I would say that is a much better description of the relationship . I know this - he was surely mad that he gave the keys to Chrysler to Eaton
@75aces97
@75aces97 2 жыл бұрын
@@pjpredhomme7699 That turned out even more interesting. Iacocca admitted afterward that naming Eaton was a mistake, but one hell of a what if would be if Lutz had been named instead. As in, would Daimler have pursued Lutz for "merger of equals"? And would Lutz have accepted their terms? Lutz was a great and passionate car guy, but I don't know whether his stewardship would have resulted in successful business. After Iacocca retired, Chrysler had its LH platform, first generation Neon, and the midsized Stratus platform, but hadn't shed the power train problems from the K car days. When asked whether he had at least some Schadenfreude after the I'll fated merger that forced Eaton out, Lutz said he was not happy about it at all. Given his dry sense of humor and overall smugness, I find that a little hard to believe. Maybe not for long, but I suspect he gloated in private at least. 😄 According to him, Jurgen Schrempf threw his weight around right away and basically steamrolled Eaton. I find that very easy to believe. Maybe, though, he was upset to see the Chrysler renaissance that he had a hand in ruined.
@moesizlac2596
@moesizlac2596 7 жыл бұрын
What really needs to be recognized here is that Roman has enticed all of us to spend far more time looking at k-cars and minivans than any of us would ever do in any other part of our lives!
@LooneyJuice
@LooneyJuice 7 жыл бұрын
I never tire of these. This is some documentary work to be treasured for sure. Thanks a lot!
@CaptianHicterDeckmen
@CaptianHicterDeckmen 7 жыл бұрын
also im glad i sat thru this as a mopar die hard myself i cant thank Lee more for keep an american Icon around when it need the help the most what a selfless and kind man
@BlazerExists
@BlazerExists 6 жыл бұрын
I came into this thinking I'd get bored quickly, but that was an extremely interesting story. Iacocca seems like he was a pretty good dude, and the automotive industry definitely wouldn't be the same without him. It's hard to imagine the very real possibility that Chrysler wouldn't even exist today if it weren't for him.
@adamdavies1249
@adamdavies1249 7 жыл бұрын
I love these videos you should do the story of ferdinand porsche
@MrJohannVegas
@MrJohannVegas 7 жыл бұрын
...And now I wanna drive 8 hours back east for Yocco's. Thanks, Roman.
@criznitty
@criznitty 7 жыл бұрын
Smashed that like button. Great job. Bosses who aspire to be leaders in any workplace can take notes from men like Iacocca. Stories like this remind all of us to listen to those on the front lines with first hand knowledge.
@mothman.industries
@mothman.industries 7 жыл бұрын
I remembered today that I passed this up when it was uploaded because I didn't have the time to watch it. This was 10/10 fantastic. I do not regret coming back and seeking it out to watch.
@Sleeve_Did_It
@Sleeve_Did_It 7 жыл бұрын
As someone who's first car was derived from the Chrysler K platform (a 1986 Plymouth Caravelle SE sedan), and someone who devoured Iacocca's autobiography as a 6th grader, I greatly enjoyed this RCR story. Roman, keep up the good work, and I'm anticipating your next great story for us.
@kevinalan1335
@kevinalan1335 7 жыл бұрын
Lee Iacocca's book is a definite read for any car guy. You can skip the first few chapters if you are not interested in his upbringing. He was very much left bitter by Ford sacking him after all he had done for them. He took it very personally as not just an insult to him but also his family. He was the type of guy that could have saved Chrysler regardless of circumstances but Ford left a chip on his solder that makes his success there all the more powerful. Ford really did him wrong but he rose above them and made his story even more inspiring. Showing he could be knocked flat and get back up to do it again. It wasn't just dumb luck but intense drive.
@bullseyestrat
@bullseyestrat 7 жыл бұрын
Nice job man. Lee was the American dream and wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Definitely something you don't see nowadays.
@richardhunter9779
@richardhunter9779 7 жыл бұрын
RCR: We Really Fucking Love The K-Car
@PRC9011
@PRC9011 7 жыл бұрын
I don't think you give yourself enough credit Roman, this is a really well written and well read piece. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for the next one!
@OldDirtyCollector
@OldDirtyCollector 6 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe no one has made a movie about Iacocca. Great job on this documentary!
@mr.k4311
@mr.k4311 4 жыл бұрын
He shows up in Ford vs Ferrari.
@seanconor1
@seanconor1 7 жыл бұрын
This is the best, I'm only 1:28 into it but I can already tell you it is the best thing on youtube.
@Browningate
@Browningate 7 жыл бұрын
There's funny writing on the wall in the dumper at the 47 minute mark.
@crazygtrkid
@crazygtrkid 7 жыл бұрын
Some of the greatest automotive legends in my opinion: Henry Ford Lee Iacocca Bob Lutz Alan Mulally Bill Mitchell (as a designer)
@DjAlyX1
@DjAlyX1 7 жыл бұрын
Tw 1748592848 Harley earl is probably worth a mention for his iconic 50s designs perhaps?
@Reddbeaver
@Reddbeaver 5 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Carmichael
@marvinracer88
@marvinracer88 4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't put Henry over there, he learned everything from the sweden guys and never gave them credit.
@michaellovely6601
@michaellovely6601 3 жыл бұрын
Another great of the automobile industry is Peter Schreyer. Peter Schreyer worked as the lead designer for Audi and Lamborghini before becoming the lead designer at Kia and Hyundai. Because Kia and Hyundai are Korean car companies with their biggest competitors being Japanese car companies Toyota and Honda; Peter Schreyer knew that in order to help Kia and Hyundai sell more vehicles, he would have to design vehicles with a splash of European flair coupled with the best technology from Korea that money can buy. To do this; Peter fell back on his years as the chief designer at Audi and Lamborghini, which are German and Italian car companies, respectively.
@289cobra9
@289cobra9 2 жыл бұрын
Carroll Shelby.
@shafferjoe1962
@shafferjoe1962 2 жыл бұрын
Another great story of a automotive legend. Please never apologize for being you, you are one of my favorite story tellers. Please keep them coming...
@Paramount531
@Paramount531 3 жыл бұрын
This was excellent, thank you! I lived through the era but paid little attention to K cars. Back when Chrysler was failing in 79, my dad tried to convince me to buy one of their cars as they were practically giving them away, there was no way I'd have signed a note for one of those things!
@mf1ve
@mf1ve 7 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this is awesome. Thank you for putting this together.
@BruceChastain
@BruceChastain 7 жыл бұрын
My parents had a 84 Aries (4 door sedan), it ended up being one of the first cars I ever drove.
@ckellyme3
@ckellyme3 7 жыл бұрын
Big fan of RCR but these documentaries bring it to a whole new level. This is your best one so far Roman. Love your guys work. Keep it up!
@Obi_Juan_C
@Obi_Juan_C 7 жыл бұрын
I don't know how the next RCR story can top this one. Great job Roman!
@trollaphobic
@trollaphobic 7 жыл бұрын
Lee iacocca has looked 80 since the 70s
@QB89Dragon
@QB89Dragon 7 жыл бұрын
Really good biography. Lee's history is quite extraordinary and he should serve as an inspiration to everyone aspiring in the world of business, autos or management today.
@CMFL77
@CMFL77 7 жыл бұрын
These story videos are some of the very best on KZbin. Totally worth the effort in making them...thank you for the knowledge and entertainment!
@richardvickrey4786
@richardvickrey4786 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 70yrs old, which I mention only for context. I'm a walking cliche: sgl. retired man, toy terrier dog owner, retiree who returned to his hometown in far northwest FL. (Insert jokes here.) Your writing style is crisp, your innate sense of humor informs the audio style of your delivery & your grasp of automotive history is truly awesome. So please, keep up the good work because I'm really enjoying your documentaries. (Did I mention I was a film major graduating w/a film degree "back in the day"? Talk about a liberal arts fantasy.) Thanks again for providing outstanding content in this dim witted time of unmitigated nonsense on so many social media platforms. "Good on ya'!"
@techpassion4126
@techpassion4126 7 жыл бұрын
The Roman's long history videos? I'm so excited for this, thanks for putting up the video! I genuinely love these vids a lot ^^
@BigSexyVanMan
@BigSexyVanMan 7 жыл бұрын
Great piece! Thanks for this, I love my LeBaron it's nice to hear the story of the man who made it possible.
@That-Scumbag
@That-Scumbag 7 жыл бұрын
Woke up and played this when I was getting ready in the morning. I learned something and I'm motivated. Thanks Roman.
@RDEnduro
@RDEnduro 7 жыл бұрын
This is really good, Iacocca would approve of the effort you must have put into this video.
@TheVoidNoob
@TheVoidNoob 5 жыл бұрын
Rip Lee Iacocca. His legacy will never be forgotten.
@TighelanderII
@TighelanderII 2 жыл бұрын
Especially by the families of those that died because he wanted to save a few bucks
@TheVoidNoob
@TheVoidNoob 2 жыл бұрын
@@TighelanderII lol.......
@passacaglia28
@passacaglia28 7 жыл бұрын
"When the going gets tough, the tough get fiber, and then get going! " I love it! Thank you, Roman, for channeling Mr. R in your narration. :)
@nadesico81
@nadesico81 7 жыл бұрын
Not many people know who Lee Iaccocca was and what he did for automotive marketing. His story is one of the most inspiring one. Come one the guy invented the Mustang and MiniVan!
@kascnef
@kascnef 5 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace to the man who saved Chrysler
@andymckane7271
@andymckane7271 Жыл бұрын
Not only did Lee Iacocca save Chrysler and millions of jobs, he probably saved the American automobile industry as well. And no one but Iacocca deserves credit for the "SUV" boom that began after Chrysler's purchase of AMC/Jeep. AMC's products, other than Jeep, were nothing to brag about. Lee Iacocca and Chrysler are the best thing that ever happened to Jeep and the global 4-wheel drive sport utility vehicle market. Andy McKane, 9 January 2023, Maunaloa, Hawaii.
@matthamilton33
@matthamilton33 7 жыл бұрын
Roman, this is amazing. Fantastic work. The History Chanel and Discovery need to be calling you.
@BYRDMAKES
@BYRDMAKES 7 жыл бұрын
I was reading this book yesterday called "engines of change" and it talked all about everything in this video! This came out at the right time. Super interesting, thanks for making this!
@laserhawk64
@laserhawk64 3 жыл бұрын
I've been putting off a listen to this for... probably a year now? Just did, and regretted putting it off entirely ever. *Incredibly* well done. I enjoyed every minute, and I was not expecting that. Hats off to you, Roman. It's 2021 now, and I don't know where you are (except still with RCR) -- but, I hope you're happy. You made me happy with this -- and more importantly, you made me *think*... well done, sir!
@keveardo
@keveardo 7 жыл бұрын
Loved every second of it man!! Thank you!!
@alansmith2162
@alansmith2162 7 жыл бұрын
Ben Folds songs for chapter names. Clever.
@SporkOfDestruction
@SporkOfDestruction 6 жыл бұрын
Alan Smith I'm glad I'm not the only one that caught that and was amused.
@thegreatgazoo
@thegreatgazoo 7 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Lee Iacocca. I read his autobiography years ago and always had a lot of respect for him.
@mattr.3932
@mattr.3932 6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Regular realizes the physical, and Roman transcends the ideological. After this video, I've finally figured it out-- Master duo. More of this. Well done.
@user-tz5gm4rj7f
@user-tz5gm4rj7f 9 ай бұрын
There are a few misses during Iacocca’s run with Chrysler. There was a huge market that was filled by the Caprice (and other GM name plates) and the Ford Crown Victoria. He left this completely alone. I think he also blundered with the AMC Eagle. I fully agree this 4X4 car needed a serious update. Throwing it away allowed a market to be owned solely by Subaru. In the 90s and 2000s Subaru was quite successful. Eagle could have been great if it was given an update, instead of being painted onto an already existing car line.
@crazysh00t93
@crazysh00t93 7 жыл бұрын
his name is "read the cocaine" in spanish hahahaha
@Garage_859
@Garage_859 7 жыл бұрын
NO BONZI GET THE FUCK OUT. MY WINDOWS 97 IS RUINED BECAUSE OF YOU
@SpikerDragon95
@SpikerDragon95 7 жыл бұрын
Gouf hahahaha mae si tienes razon XD
@acuramattb4525
@acuramattb4525 7 жыл бұрын
Gouf Lol books and coke 2 things i like to stick my nose into
@Nippledozer
@Nippledozer 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah sorta lol
@marvinracer88
@marvinracer88 4 жыл бұрын
lol, I'm a native spanish speaker and didn't notice :v
@gabewall7381
@gabewall7381 7 жыл бұрын
So awesome. These stories beat everything else on YT for me and I take so much away from them every time, good job Roman!
@trashrabbit69
@trashrabbit69 7 жыл бұрын
Lee Iacocca really is a legend. So much of a legend in fact, that I named my silver-framed square glasses after him. They really look similar, I swear.
@jackogibson
@jackogibson 7 жыл бұрын
This was some top notch stuff from The Roman.
@danevans3333
@danevans3333 7 жыл бұрын
will we ever see a RCR Car Stories about the 90s speed wars with the japanese motorbikes? it was mentioned in the hayabusa review and I've wanted to see a documentary about it ever since
@waynejones2599
@waynejones2599 2 жыл бұрын
I read the book as a 13 year old, 47 now. Amazing encapsulation of the man. Thank you
@2philly7venz
@2philly7venz 2 жыл бұрын
Without question, Mr. Ioccoca was definitely one of the most relevant personalities/influencers the auto industry has ever known. If one cannot find inspiration in his story, as Ronnie Reagan would say, "Well", I don't know what to tell you my friends. The man's life is a truly great American story indeed!! Thank you much for the amazing content my friend.👏
@law5121
@law5121 7 жыл бұрын
As a British person the one i think he might do is British leyland (but that might be the one we all think)
@mrmoralman1
@mrmoralman1 7 жыл бұрын
Law5121 absolutely right... I was thinking UK car industry as well lol
@joppatoad
@joppatoad 7 жыл бұрын
Roman. Roman. Roman. I don't think you know how good these videos are, how good you are at doing them.
@georgmichaelcoermann890
@georgmichaelcoermann890 3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful original car. I hope you can preserve it as it is. Congratulations to you for owning this marvel of automotive history.
@moor7781
@moor7781 7 жыл бұрын
I just wrote an article on him for my school paper! Great man.
@samthecarguy1143
@samthecarguy1143 7 жыл бұрын
Iacocca is one of those names that if you call yourself a car enthusiast, you have to know it and what we got from him.
@lancelittleton3269
@lancelittleton3269 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, awesome video Roman. Thanks for your research and brilliant storytelling. Can you giys do a video on pickup trucks in American culture? How they started as farm haulers to modern day family vehicles, to how the chicken tax killed small trucks and death of the Ranger and how american "bigger is better" views and other legislative decisions have essentially axed reg. cab trucks etc etc.? I think that would be neat to learn about. Cheers!
@kolby4078
@kolby4078 7 жыл бұрын
I've had this tab open for 4 days now, I'll eventually have a full hour to watch.....I hope
@sammir005
@sammir005 6 жыл бұрын
This is amazing I watched it to the end !! thank you very much :)
@Atreyu472
@Atreyu472 7 жыл бұрын
I really like these long, well researched videos. Keep 'em comin'!
@unaffiliatedperson
@unaffiliatedperson 7 жыл бұрын
my neighbor has a reliant. still running in 2017.
@scottkrafft6830
@scottkrafft6830 6 жыл бұрын
They were good cars. My mom still has an Acclaim. For some reason I see a lot more old Plymouths than old Dodges despite being rather similar.
@truantray
@truantray 6 жыл бұрын
You can keep any POS running.
@nitehawk86
@nitehawk86 6 жыл бұрын
Every time I hear of a Reliant being mentioned I think of Wrath of Khan.
@andrewarmstrong7254
@andrewarmstrong7254 3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did with the Ben Folds Five song titles. Well played.
@RetroCarsForever
@RetroCarsForever 7 жыл бұрын
Great job, once again. Really digging these "history lessons for car guys". Your work is hugely appreciated!
@skrachvynl
@skrachvynl 7 жыл бұрын
Chapter 4: Landed Chapter 4: Rockin' the Suburbs
@BluDog35
@BluDog35 7 жыл бұрын
Ben Folds for life!
@zgrad1
@zgrad1 7 жыл бұрын
This is your best one yet. Great job.
@PintoPopProductions
@PintoPopProductions 7 жыл бұрын
I did a report on Iacocca in 5th grade. His autobiography was a lot to digest at that age. My visual aid for the report was a 1965 Mustang promo model borrowed from my dad. Iacocca and Carroll Shelby were two of my heroes I always wanted to meet someday but never did.
@allmywdwrk
@allmywdwrk 9 ай бұрын
Excellent job. Thanks for taking the time and effort to put this together. You certainly did great justice to this legend.
@nixonkutz3018
@nixonkutz3018 7 жыл бұрын
RCR Stories just keep getting better and better - these are intelligent, informative and entertaining. I hope The Roman will continue this enjoyable series and take on some of the topics that people have suggested in the comments. My wish? Profile Soichiro Honda. They say Iococca was a grease monkey but I think Honda's got him beat!
@michaellovely6601
@michaellovely6601 2 жыл бұрын
Oh definitely. In the 1970's the automotive companies in the US (Ford, GM and Chrysler) were saying "There's no way we can build reliable, affordable and fuel efficient cars!" Honda walked up onto the scene with the Honda Civic; said "Yes, you can!" and the rest is history. Since 2023 is the fiftieth anniversary of the Honda Civic making its debut in the United States; I can't help but wonder if Honda will release a limited production 50th anniversary edition of the Civic to Honda dealerships in Ohio. Ohio is where the first Honda factory is located in Marysville; so it would make sense to have Honda dealerships in Ohio the right to sell the fiftieth anniversary edition of the Honda Civic.
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