USA Trip Car Documentary (Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles)

[@digitalrailroader]

When you DO eventually come back to the US, there are a couple of car museums you NEED to visit, the first one is the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY where you take in the history and future of the Corvette and it’s biggest champion Zora Arkus-Duntov. (And the museum is right next door to the assembly plant where the corvette is made!) The second museum is the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. Lane is an absolute treasure trove of the “weirder” side of automotive history where you’ll find European microcars, alternative fuel vehicles, military vehicles, motorcycles, one off concept vehicles, and other curiosities!

[@sumgai2585]

Zora Arkus-Duntov!! Of course he should visit Jay Leno and have him Explain why he put a (real) WW2 Rolls Royce Spitfire aircraft engine in a Rolls Royce...car. (total american Hot Rod!!) I saw (heard) it at Laguna Seca/Pebble Beach.

[@sumgai2585]

@@leonb2637 Don't know if I am the First to say: The new rear engine Corvette makes every other Vette... Obsolete

[@postoriaaguirre2433]

@@sumgai2585 And, Sum Gai...let me agree with you; and also say that I feel that Corvette 'obsoleted' ITSELF by: FINALLY evolving into Pontiac Fiero's INTENDED concept and design. Thanks a Bunch, GM. 🙄

[@alitheretrokid]

Of all of the car museums I've visited, lane motor museum in nashville was the most memorable the definitely have the weirdest collection out there

[@digitalrailroader]

@@sumgai2585 it was actually Zora’s full intention that one day the Corvette would be mid-engined, and in 2020 they finally realized his dream.

[@ajvonline]

Hi, Ed! On behalf of all Americans, I sincerely thank you for the positive spin you gave our urban blight 😀👍

[@zelphx]

I wonder if there are equivalents in Europe... successful cities that tuned into piles of rubble and garbage (without being bombed by the Allies).

[@m1karus]

@@zelphx Nazis being bombed *biggest ww2 tragedy*

[@zelphx]

@@m1karus You missed something in History class.

[@caulkins69]

@@zelphx Wallonia in Belgium has been likened to Detroit. I have no idea how accurate that is.

[@ednicholson7839]

@@zelphx For sure, the old industrial areas in the North of England, North of France and Belgium and definitely old communist bloc Eastern Europe. Germany must have some too even though Germany remains the industrial powerhouse of Europe. Europe so far is better at renewal than the US, though I suspect over the next few decades the American Midwest will start to come back in a pretty big way.

[@PatrickRosenbalm]

Ed, not only is your content interesting but I think it's better than a lot of commercially produced programs on TV. It's that well produced.

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

100% from day 1. I miss the old ear face pic though. Was funny

[@sergioleone3583]

Agreed. Ed puts together well polished and researched vids. I liked the jazz and blues selections for the background music on this one too.

[@billolsen4360]

And they're also short & sweet. Not produced by a person who is just in love with his own voice.

[@CaymanIslandsCatWalks]

Im making his face pregnant first

[@PatrickRosenbalm]

@@sergioleone3583 Me too!! They are very fitting to the content.

[@CarmineRC]

Hi Ed! WOW!! You actually made our country look GOOD. It's gotten to the point where most of US don't like it here anymore.... You've really shined a light on this place.

[@joshgreen2164]

By far some of the best automotive content on you tube. I can say with a fair amount of certainty, America loves you Ed.

[@Donald_Shaw]

Ed, what a fantastic video. I'm so glad you and your girlfriend had a great experience looking at cars in Detroit, Los Angeles and Chicago. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

[@thinkabout602]

Fantastic vid and thanks for showing the good side of Detroit. 🚗🥇🚙

[@5150ou812nm]

Always a good day when you upload, Ed!

[@AaronSpielman]

Oh man. Listening to KHJ brought a lot of memories back. I was born and lived in the LA area until high school, and spent large chunks of every summer in LA proper. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip. Next time, you need to do Route 66... 👍

[@sumgai2585]

Once I went to the end of the Santa Monica Pier. Trails End. "It winds from Chicago to....

[@AaronSpielman]

@@sumgai2585 Oh yeah. I live in Albuquerque now; 66 runs through town. Next summer, I aim to take a motorcycle trip - 4 days out, 4 days back on it.

[@sumgai2585]

@@AaronSpielman "sidetrack adventures" KZbin channel has some content. You gotta post some things new yerself.

[@AaronSpielman]

@@sumgai2585 I might; my video editing skills suck though.

[@christianheidt5733]

Thanks for inviting us to your vacation, it was really fun!

[@fearsomebeard4290]

The Petersen Museum is amazing. I live in San Diego and have only been once. It’s time I go back. It also looks as if I need to visit Detroit as I’ve yet to go. Thanks, your videos are great.

[@devinecars8033]

I recently went to Newport and made the trek up to LA to visit the Peterson... Twice.

[@sumgai2585]

Just go to the end of the Santa Monica Pier. Trails End. Greetings from Yuma

[@davidszelinski5021]

It's probably been at least 30 years since I've been to the Henry Ford Museum watching this video reminded me of what I've been missing

[@sumgai2585]

@@davidszelinski5021 I was there in 1967. Henry Ford was quoted as saying "History is Bunk " after much backlash he did the Dearborn Museum. Probably turning over in his GRAVE.

[@flori5548]

Ed, I love your videos …being German I have road-tripped 32 out of 50 states and really enjoyed it. Now stuck in China, but your video made me remember the “free world” and how awesome it is 😊

[@cavecookie1]

When you get back to the New World next time, you should plan a trip along Rt. 66. As someone who spent 15 years getting my kicks in Arizona, you will not regret it! To do it right, plan on spending the whole trip, take your time and do it right!

[@Harv72b]

Two things about driving in the USA: 1) You're still _supposed_ to move over to the right when you've finished overtaking slower traffic on highways, it's just that nobody does. Similarly, you're _supposed_ to move over to the left when you see a car attempting to merge onto the highway ahead of you, but nobody does. What generally works best is just to stay in the furthest *right* lane at all times, which will usually be the fastest-moving lane during times of low volume but still steady traffic. Then if somebody wants to merge in via "your" lane you ignore them until the last possible instant, at which point either they will chicken out and let you zip past, or you will slam on your brakes to avoid rear-ending them and then tailgate until they move over to the left where slow traffic isn't supposed to go but always is. 2) You committed a cardinal sin of American driving at the 7:36 mark. Those things you're accustomed to from European driving called "turn signals" are never to be used in the United States, unless they are left on for several miles (preferably, until you actually make the turn you've been signaling for the past half hour). My apologies if your right turn signal had in fact been on since you left the first museum. Bonus fact: The "Los Angeles Expressway" is a cruel joke.

[@Rico_G]

I'm glad that you had a chance to hook up with Adam. He is truly a god of malaise-era Americana.

[@drfalcon4102]

Hope you come back, so much more to see,

[@imrytebeehyneu]

The red car on 31:12 that has the ferrari badge but isn't in production is from the creator named Luigi Colani. Impressive vehicles he did...

[@DiecastDreamCustoms]

Ya know, Ed... You were within a few feet (exaggeration) of Leno's garage. I'm sure that he'd have let you wander around and drool on his collection, as well. Lol. It seems to be the kind of thing that he'd go for. Great video, brother. I've never been so jealous of and happy for someone. Jerk. Love ya! -Vic

[@LiterallyCensoredDaily]

Thanks for the kind words about our country. It seems like you enjoyed your stay here. Peace and happiness to you.

[@auntbarbara5576]

This was wonderful! So glad you came and enjoyed your U.S. trip, and your production quality and content are excellent.

[@Cas_55]

Ed, excellent video. I love your passion for American cars and it shows in your videos. I am glad that you enjoyed your time in the USA and I hope that you can visit sometime again in the future. I also look forward to future videos of your trip with some in depth views on the cars you have seen and the museums you've visited. Keep it up.

[@przemekmichalak739]

9:05 The first ever concept car was Volvo Venus Bilo from 1933. Buick Y-Job is form 1938.

[@130rapid]

I'd say better to avoid "First Ever" when talking about automotive history. :D

[@ekawpu1422]

this show is awesome

[@danielarndt284]

Great video Ed! really enjoyed your adventure!

[@yoranw4608]

Absolutely awesome!

[@joelb8653]

It's sad that you were in Michigan and didn't see the Gilmore Car Museum. My personal favorite.

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Ed, thanks for sharing this great video highlighting your trip to America. I live in Southern California & have been to the Petersen Museum several times. It's a fascinating place & I'm glad that you got to experience it along with some of the fun things that Los Angeles has to offer!!! I look forward to seeing your future videos chronicling your trip!!! 👍👍😁

[@atomic32205489]

I loved the KHJ air check little nugget. Well done video, Ed!

[@martinneumann7783]

Wunderbar! This was travelling without moving for me. Very good choice of background music. Thanks Ed and greetings from Germany.

[@130rapid]

Oh, the automotive Christmas began today! :D

[@shaunw9270]

Excellent Ed , your videos are better than any car programme I've seen on British television for decades.

[@DSP1968]

What a wonderful travelogue, Ed1 You hit quite a few great spots on your journey, and as a native (Northern) Californian, I appreciated your perspective. I hope to see more of these travelogues in the future.

[@marqbarq5977]

The Round Door Rolls is spectacular. It’s like Rolls Royce and Bugatti had a perfect child.

[@61rampy65]

That back end screamed "Tatra"!

[@meyo1860]

Amazing effort and great music choices! Thank you for this! ❤

[@b4804514]

Ed in heaven... We love the content. Very nice treatment of Chicago. My favorite city. please give us more more more

[@bshingledecker]

You have outdone yourself. Well Done.

[@rovervitesse1985]

Great episode!

[@khisel1]

I was blown away. You really excel at this sort of video story telling. I normally watch your videos for the humor and questionable production values and of course, the cars. This video was quite a step up and outside of my expectations. Well done! Just excellent. Thanks for all the great content!

[@uncroataenojado2003]

cool! I arrived on time for the video premiere >:3

[@andunabu3238]

Class video Ed! Loved the Wiener mobile! Would love to rock up to my Mum’s in that! 🤪

[@stuart8663]

Honestly, a terrific review! Production values of your videos have gone through the roof! G'day from Australia!

[@lennartjernberg3512]

Just great as usual. You are the best in these topics 👍🏼😃

[@blacksheepink6820]

What an amazing video Ed. Hope you enjoyed your trip through America

[@johngayer7136]

Excellent job Ed! Next trip go to the Lane Museum in (near) Nashville TN. Great museum (with it's own vault) and Nashville itself is well worth the trip. Keep up the good work.

[@leonb2637]

A great video as usual, a real teaser for the videos of details of your trip. Awesome you got to see the GM archives museum, that is a treat many of us wish we had the chance to see. The current GM building was originally occupied by Ford, but moved back its HQ to Dearborn. I visited The Ford Museum/Greenfield Village in 1996, it is awesome with its many historic vehicles and other stuff. The Peterson Museum was a highlight of a 5-week cross-country trip from New Jersey (near NY City) I did in September. The main museum was great but I was in car heaven in the 'Vault'. I am 67 and a car nut since a small child, so knew many of the cars in the vault, the docents there also gave info on some of the unique cars there. That RR is something special, indeed a work of art. I presume your visit to Chicago and Detroit was also for your interest in civil architecture and design. Indeed Chicago is great for its historic buildings.

[@MarinCipollina]

Ford proposed and financed construction of the RENCEN, but never occupied it beyond a corporate office in one of the buildings.. GM acquired the entire center in 1996 and has spent half a billion dollars in renovations since then.

[@hadjiioke]

Ed - I'm so glad you got to visit my hometown and am happy that you came to the Motor City voluntarily as a tourist! Next time you visit, you MUST go to the Motown Museum, even if you're not a music fan. To stand in the same recording studios as Stevie Wonder, Smokie Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and so many others sang is absolutely incredible.

[@peacefrog0521]

I wish the Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills was still open for Ed to see. I’ve lived in Metro Detroit for almost 20 years and still haven’t been to The Henry Ford, but I made a point of visiting the Chrysler Museum on its last public open day a few years ago. Certainly not as big or varied, but still many displays of Chrysler‘s past endeavors.

[@devinecars8033]

Yes!

[@SalemTechsperts]

Awesome video man.

[@MadeInNewYork73]

One word FABULOUS! I'm an anomaly, a car loving female. Grew up with 60s/70s muscle. Born 35 yrs too early...my DREAM guy! US is something else...but we lovr our cars. Waiting for EV'S to ne mainstream. Glad u liked California - Chicago - Detroit..well..a lot of our Dads worked for the big 3. I get it. MOST ENJOYABLE VID YET...alway wait to see one! Be well.

[@tallslimguy]

Most probably your best video presentation EVER - Well done Ed. Greetings from the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@johngraves6878]

As a long time LA resident, it is so refreshing to see MY town through your European eyes, as if on vacation. What a delight. You have whetted our appetite for more car museum stuff, which you have promised is coming up! That's going to be hot! Why are classic cars so much more interesting than classic paintings? Because they are functional, they embrace us, and the mobility and comfort they provide are extremely central to our culture. I'll bet you could do a whole video about the differences between American and European roads and traffic signs and signals. One big thing that sticks out in my mind is how Germany and other countries put their traffic lights on the FRONT of an intersection, whereas we Americans put our traffic lights on the BACKSIDE of an intersection. Thank god, we drive on the same side of the road though, except for those crazy Brits.

[@bruceselenka7181]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great soundtrack too!

[@bob_._.]

That was real nice, Ed.

[@redram5150]

1:31 Love and marriage, love and marriage…

[@patreed7966]

I truly hope you enjoyed your trip. I hope there were no rude Americans. And it's always good to make a pilgrimage for cars. I for one would like for you to feel welcome to come again!

[@gratefulot360]

Absolutely fabulous documentary, Ed!

[@rolandnooijen4173]

Weer een geweldige video, bedankt hiervoor. Er zijn zoveel reacties maar volgens mij heeft niemand nog gereageerd op de Electrovair, in tegenstelling van wat je beweerde duurde het geen 50 jaar voor de volgende poging, maar in 1996 werd de EV1 geproduceerd en een paar jaar later weer van de weg gehaald. (Who killed the electric car, aanrader) Ik kijk al uit naar de volgende delen van jouw roadtrip, geweldig.

[@MccoppingSalvage]

Omg, awesome video. Been watching this channel since its beginning, and almost every video is exactly what interests me. And now this. My exact dream vacation, presented so beautifully in a video with the right length. Thank you Ed.

[@vicp8772]

Very well made Ed. Looking forward to round two. Cheers from Canada

[@tonydagostino6158]

I hope you went to "Klairmont Kollections" in suburban Claremont when you were in Chicago. Great collection and shows

[@sarblade]

Great video Ed, a real professional job, from the camera work to the selection of music. Thank you!

[@oracleofdelphi8411]

How did I miss this ? I live 15 mins from that Bob's. Thanks Ed, another winner and as always ... "greetings from Los Angeles, the car capitol of the world"🌎

[@BDUBZ49]

You never told us you were coming to Chicago. SNEAKY! I hope you got some good food while you were here (like an Eye-talian beef sangwich), and I'm glad you got to see beautiful southwest Michigan too.

[@jamesgoldup3880]

Love scene at 22:00 Ed recreating "once apon a time in Hollywood " love it!!!!!

[@tazkrebbeks3391]

Well actually, when you're on a multiline highway. You're technically supposed to stay on the right. In the left lane is for passing. And in some states it's actually Mark like that. But welcome to America enjoy your stay.

[@williammaceri8244]

Great video Ed. It made me feel right at home. I was born in Detroit in the mid 50s. My dad was with Ford Motor Company and my mom's side was with The Chrysler Corporation. In 1958 my parents moved to Southern California, Tarzana to be exact, and that's where I grew up. I was 95% car at any given time. I loved everything about American cars, more specifically a true Ford man. I would buy a couple Chryslers over the years but mostly owned Fords, admittedly never owned a GM product. Never ever. Since growing up, my brother and I have done many road trips across the country. Since I still have family living in and around Detroit, it's always worked into a trip one way or another I've been to The Henry Ford Mussum and Greenfield Village. What a great place to go, also a tour of Fairlane, Henry and Clara's estate. After the tour I felt so connected to to Henry and the Ford Motor Company. The estate is literally right around the block from Ford World Headquarters, aka the "Glass House. Oh man, I loved being there. I took a grip of pictures of the building, and the huge blue Ford Oval at the top of the building. Probably the largest one I've ever seen. Detroit is so cool there are a lot of automotive buildings from all The Big Three scattered all over the city, proving grounds too. I also liked the idea of all the American cars on the streets of Detroit In Dearborn most of the cars were Fords. It was very noticeable and I really liked seeing that. It's not that way in Los Angeles, not even. Today all you see are American made trucks, and that's not to say you don't see a lot of imported trucks, there are way too many of them too. Mostly Toyotas. There's no loyalty to The Big Three, and I believe that's due to the population in LA being so diverse. But that's another discussion all together.

[@anthonykennedy5324]

Ed : Thank you for watching. Me : Ed, thank you for producing a well-made, well--narrated paean to the American car. Truly terrific. Loved it. How Europeans are so good at English is one of the wonders of the modern world. I feel humble, when my first language is as good as your second.

[@kyledexter485]

Ed, I live 3 miles from the Chevrolet Museum in Sterling Heights and I had no idea nothing existed until your video. I’ve lived in this area for almost 10 years. Great video, I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@truthsayers8725]

living only 65 miles (102km) from detroit, i love that you didnt just spend your time bashing the city. i dont know if others have mentioned, the Renaissance Center was originally built by the Ford Motor Company but sold to GM for a cash infusion v. getting loans when Ford needed some. also the Michigan Central Station (so named because the Michigan Central Railroad built it in 1913) was bought by Ford Motor Company and last i had heard, was renovating it for some of Ford's employees (engineers, designers etc)... two more museums to visit (next time you come to the states) is the Auburn-Cord-Dusenberg museum in Fort Wayne Indiana and the Fountainhead Antique Auto museum in Fairbanks Alaska. its actually BEAUTIFUL in Fairbanks in the summer, if you dont like snow! im sure that you could spend months touring the auto museums in the US but i know those two are fabulous!

[@joaquinperez9146]

Thanks for visiting our huge, crazy, diverse and multi-cultural country! While the internet is filled with people from all over the world saying lots of bad things about everything from our waistlines to our politics, I'm glad that you got to check out a small part of 'Murica to see for yourself why we still love this place. Our automobiles have truly reflected our ever-changing society over the past 120 years, both for the better and worse, then often better again. Please come back soon!

[@marclevesque3147]

Great video Ed, as a GM and Riviera fan, my heart beats the fastest for the Silver Arrow... What a gorgeous and unique car, Bill Mitchell had very good taste and refined the Riviera look even further, the 71 Riv was probably too much for Buick clients but what a styling coup, like the 63 Riviera, did not look like anything else on the road, really enjoy your work!

[@glennnel3570]

What a lovely video you have made. Totally relaxing. Very informative. Time well spent. Thank you for your hard work in producing this. That round-door Rolls was an eye-opener, for sure. Pure automotive art.

[@bobroberts2371]

27:00 The round door Rolls has quite a history. Perhaps 20 years ago a British old car magazine did a pretty extensive piece on it.

[@ReasonablySane]

I'm 70 (I give that for perspective). In the 60's my father worked on the electronics in missile silos, nuclear subs, and the analog computer for B-52 tail guns. He worked as a contractor for the government. It meant that though we were not a military family, we did live in all sorts of places for a few months to a year or so at a time. We drove all over with a u-haul trailer. At first we had a 1955 Oldsmobile, but then in 1961 we bought a used 1959 Oldsmobile 98. Most of our trips were before there were many freeways on the routes we took. i.e. we went thousands of miles pulling a trailer on two lane roads. And a lot of it was at night. Absurdly light traffic. My dad actually used some plywood to make a flat surface in the rear seat so my brother, sister, and I could sleep there while we drove. Until we moved to Seattle and he ended up working on the AWACS project for boeing, we lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, California and, of course Washington state, sometimes living in a place for only a few months. And this explains why the movie, Cars, evoked such an emotional response in me. I lived in that world. Well, I was in one of the cars passing through, going to restaurants with a big "EAT" sign, filthy filling station restrooms with the rolling cloth hand dryer, etc. Fond memories.

[@Woody_Florida]

Thank you Ed. I really mean that, I thank you for this great video and all of your videos. It is obvious from your videos that you truly care and love these cars you feature. I enjoy your videos and I look forward to each new one you release.

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Thanks for visiting america and taking us along for the ride!

[@gkstanfield]

I am so glad you got to recently visit the US..! You have many fans here…we are glad you visited..!

[@danr1920]

+ 1 for the Electrovair (Corvair). I own a normal Corvair. 14:10 a '60 Corvair, +2!

[@Niro.C]

I've been to the GM Heritage Center back in October 2011 as GM's guest. It was already cold in Detroit but that place was one of hottest places I ever been to.

[@johnst-john]

This was a GREAT video! I loved every second of it.

[@halepauhana153]

what an awesome road trip! I'd never thought about visiting Detroit before, but I had no idea what cool car museums and classic car culture there is there.

[@jeramiemaddox1974]

Man I love this channel.... I can't say it enough

[@milliedragon4418]

Yes, I like the new Urban mini golf. I think that's so neat. I've never been a golf person. I don't understand it. Fundamentally but I've always had a little bit of a heart with mini golf. What I always appreciated about mini golf is literally could pretty much put it anywhere. You don't need a lot of land. It's more environmentally friendly. And there's so many cool things that you can do with mini golf. Indoor and outdoors. I even like it's kind of kichi aesthetics. It's like the broke man's golf, family friendly. * Sometimes we call it Putt-Putt here in USA. Yes, I'm also thankful that the motor City is starting to improve. It's a comeback moment.

[@raylarkin5004]

Thank you Ed, your automotive review is an absolute fave of mine. I look forward to more 👍🏼

[@davidfink4963]

Me just now, to my dog....Scout, I'm gonna go watch this on the TV, cause I 💘 Ed's Auto Review

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Thank you for the excellent video. The artistry of the compositions and editing really made it for me. Also the cars too! 👍✨😊

[@mrs6968]

I was so beautiful and I'm overjoyed that you were able to see the Buick y job in person thank you for you being you

[@JakubSemoda]

Hi Ed, I love this genre of videos and to combine traveling with visiting some places linked from the history of motoring is just a perfect idea. So I wish that your channel grows rapidly and cooperation brings great profit. Because watching the same video from Germany, Great Britain, or Italy would be something absolutely amazing. J

[@paulpeterson4311]

This was WONDERFUL!! So glad you got to do this!!!

[@rascalendeavor]

Ed! How on earth do you retain all of this! Thank you for doing it!

[@Madness832]

I like how you panned across a Pacer at about 21:53.

[@mehmetyanilmaz6342]

Ed, your content and knowledge of auto industry are top notch

[@SPTunnelMotor]

The snippets of old documentary narration in between your own commentary were really really cool! All in all, excellent work, Ed!

[@benblack52]

The Henry Ford + Greenfield Village were both places that I essentially grew up going to as a kid/teen. Still love going to both as an adult.

[@andoletube]

23:04 who knew Project Farm had a radio show?

[@dadrad]

My grandparents would take us to that nice little beach, Weko beach, in Bridgman, MI. It's a great place to catch one of the beautiful sunsets over Lake Michigan.

[@Bucketroo]

That was fun! I saw that Round Door Rolls-Royce at the Petersen. The windows roll down, but not in the conventional way. Each door window is actually two windows, and each half pivots into the door. It's so cool!

[@uralbob1]

Thanks sincerely, Ed! Great program!

[@bobroberts2371]

21:53 The AMC Pacer has lots of room, especially the wagon variant.

[@billolsen4360]

That round Rolls was outstanding. Now my 2nd favorite 30's mobile. 1st place is 37 Cord. Used to live in L.A. and once near Brentwood saw a pair of teenage girls driving a 1980's Mercedes 450 SL with 1959 Cadillac tailfins grafted onto the rear fenders and the customization job looked very professional.