What It's Like To Drive The Most Beautiful Homemade Car On Earth | Jason Drives

This car, the Runge Frankfurt Flyer 004, while tiny, is about as far from being miserable as you could imagine.
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[@trevorsteele341]

Its f*%king gorgeous. I would love to meet that man the work he does is inspirational.

[@confusedmaster1924]

I'm awestruck. This is hands down the single most beautiful vehicle I have ever seen. It's mechanical eye candy with a remembrance for a forgotten class of history. You sir, are an artist. Hands down.

[@person1492]

Surprising that it only takes 7 months to build one, when I saw that car at MN cars and coffee I figured it would've taken quite a bit longer. If I tried to make one it would take me approximately two eternities.

[@agoradacerto]

person1492 who knows what's doing knows. This guy followed the traditional recipe to make cars that Italian studios did for Ferrari and Maserati. it's the right way and good knowledge result.

[@AllenGarvin]

This video needs to be about 10 times as long as it is. I want to see every detail as it's made!

[@behemothokun]

this is really cool and I really like the Gullwing drawing, I hope he builds that.

[@paulstandeven8572]

A posting on his web site dated 9/9/16 says that FF007 with gull wing doors is under construction

[@08680868]

It is already built checkout the video of it on jaylenos garrage

[@freddietz96]

4:47 “You can’t get any more connected with this machine unless you actually make a mistake and sit on the gearshift.”

[@richardmillhousenixon]

Fred Dietz car dildo

[@randalfarnsworth1781]

Nice job Jason. Love the car............oh wait it's mine!

[@eugenehvorostyanov2409]

Thumbs up. Its beauty.

[@BMSworldNZ]

Doesn't sound like it was running quite right on the day though!

[@EeeBeee2]

yeah sounded a bit rich down low.

[@BMSworldNZ]

Dem good ol' carburettors :D

[@randalfarnsworth1781]

Yes!

[@Albertolemus]

This is one of the coolest you've covered, Jason. Love every bit of it!

[@Leo9ine]

Jasooooon you're the man. Super stoked this series is back, I thought it was dead. Must've watched season 1 like a dozen times now. Keep em coming dude, you're a hell of a presenter.

[@PersonalSubChoice]

if the metal work was machine perfect, then it wouldn't be nearly as cool

[@SuperFunkmachine]

if you dammage that then it's just a quick repair, the rivets will make it better.

[@PersonalSubChoice]

exactly

[@shredBucketheadshred]

It's actually not that great in many areas, the panel gaps and the welding are atrocious. The overall design is fantastic tho I hope his skills continue to develope

[@flyingmerkel6]

Period correct workmanship.

[@shredBucketheadshred]

flyingmerkel6 wanna bet, guys used to be skilled craftsman and shit like this would NEVER pass , but again I hope the dudes improves

[@LooseMorals100]

Lovely! I applaud your passion and dedication to such an art. Well done! And, thanx for the access, Jason!

[@will3346]

I have been following Chris's work for a long time. Glad he's getting a bit more attention.

[@bungeechord1]

Pure Art from a true artist.

[@mikezeke7041]

good show, gorgeous car, thanks!

[@BonsaiRidesImports]

Great video Jason! And what Chris is doing is really really cool! Thanks for putting this together

[@AntoineMardhel]

Really cool car and video ! Well done

[@NickNakorn]

A work of art - lovely!

[@JamesYoung61]

Your best video so far? I really enjoyed it as usual Jason, thanks.

[@istvanmeissler2238]

The best car review I've seen. Seriously. Now I remember what drew me to working with cars to begin with. A visceral connection to the designers, engineers, and builders. That's kind of going away, I think. The more complex a car, the less soul it has.

[@adamweston4152]

Just discovered this site and I've subscribed. Really good subject matter and Jasons sense of humour fits mine perfectly. Show us more!

[@RussellRobinson77]

this guy is awesome

[@GETUPANDGO]

Amazing work, love the style

[@fransterhorst3694]

Wohooow! keep that up Mr Runge what an absolute beauty! please make the gullwing you put in that drawing...world class!!

[@fromatic2]

love this car he has done a great job

[@danielsingleton3576]

A thing of pure beauty. Made by hand. That my friends is a self rewarding skill.

[@mathuetax]

Ahh, driving around in Minnesota fall!! I miss it!

[@eddyquette]

Holy shit - what an awesome car!! Even if the styling may not be to my personal tastes, what an amazing thing! I had no idea there were still craftsmen out there with fabricating skills like these. I'm sure the finished product costs a fortune to buy. Then again, what an amazing thing to own (or just drive)... Jason, thanks for the review! Your enthusiasm warmed my heart.

[@jasondomask]

Amazing vehicle - my favorite of all time!

[@bthomasx]

Fantastic looking car

[@jcliffe8146]

Looks like a lot of fun to drive

[@noid3948]

Awesome!

[@tegan71969]

Very impressive custom build! I've always wanted a Porsche 356 Speedster. This gives me the motivation to just make my own!

[@timothyboles6457]

I found out about Chris Runge several years ago, his cars are amazing

[@MsNick1975]

Great job.

[@juanbarturen2726]

Awesome!!!!!!!. I love it

[@0091nelson]

Very cool!

[@north5103]

thats just stunningly gorgeous

[@FrankValchiria]

this is great. to see new artisans. i'd love to see more mechanical cars like that.

[@ThePainTrain765]

That car is a true work of art!

[@billermanthegreat]

I like seeing all of the Aircraft Manufacturing tools used here.

[@AlphaMachina]

Beautiful.

[@inamuchangel]

God like job. Awesome

[@larrysullivan6536]

Brilliant love it

[@teebird94]

you really need to make ALOT more jason drives videos....these are little gems

[@nermket4849]

It's a bit pointless (as far as I know) the bodies are different, but the chassis are the same, so he would still experience roughly the same vehicle characteristics.

[@teebird94]

jason drives videos in general..not of this car all the time o.O

[@marblegrimes7010]

Nermket Early Rolls Royces basically made the engine and chassis but the body was done by independent coach builders to the request of the customer

[@steriltech63]

Ran into this guy by luck! now I find myself watch his videos all the time!!!!!

[@jeffzekas]

beautiful

[@bendover9862]

Really talented guy.

[@bitfreakazoid]

More of these types of videos!!

[@paulp7692]

Chris, could write a book on how awesome your talent and taste are. Keep it going, man!

[@tonkaty]

This may the be first jalopnik video i've watched where the video quality and cinematography wasnt horrendous. Still isnt amazing but the improvement you guys have made is pretty remarkable.

[@furlockfurli2719]

Hey, what a nice and honest review. thx. Kind regards, Miguel

[@LOUDFARTNOISES]

awesome

[@johnf.s.180]

excellent

[@cudwieser3952]

Very Nice.

[@chefgiovanni]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[@jamescooper2110]

How has this guy not gotten in to racing. If not modern racing, vintage racing. I think he would do really well in it. With all the engineering he does.

[@randalfarnsworth1781]

Actually the car prior to this is in Vintage racing.

[@95Pinkey]

Minnesota, represent! 🤘🏼

[@josephsmithe5774]

Beautiful car. I've been learning how to weld with my powertig welder. I hope to start welding my own body work. I sure hope I can make something as nice as this car some day.

[@ambergris5705]

That garage door shutting down felt like it was closing on a bit of my heart...

[@wendybrissault8054]

This is soo cool - where can we find more of his work?

[@corwynjohnson4066]

the first 5 seconds and im already in tears

[@tythompson1633]

Beautiful. I would buy that in a heartbeat over any new sports car...but I'm afraid to ask how much!

[@0bscura]

I grew up driving air cooled VWs and those cars he is making are amazing. I'd like to see one with the same suspension and transaxle mated to an electric motor.

[@SmewthePew]

Damn that's cool!

[@AtheistOrphan]

Good job.

[@ChristopherSmith-bh4sz]

lovely car, looks fun to drive. The weld inside the door looks a bit rough though!

[@PRONEFREAK117]

"it fucking goes!!!" I died

[@agoradacerto]

Muito legal! queria ter espaço...

[@linkstarbass]

Chris is a master

[@ot0m0t0]

When I won the lottery im getting a car like that. Not a Veyron I can promise you that.

[@leleedler]

Jason knows how to swear. It's perfect.

[@zacharyp10]

Im following this guy on instagram!

[@December314]

Man I really love things like that! Too bad I do not have the money and the time to buy or try to make one.

[@happygorilla8518]

nice short video but next time please some more details of the car from different angles etc.

[@MaxAC]

Beautiful car. Looks like you're in Illinois

[@iamandreja]

Perfect.

[@davidfoulis4133]

lovely cars. will he ever bring them to car shows?

[@windy415]

I see that it's a one seater then a 2 seater. I'm new to the vintage car scene. Is there a partial hatch somewhere?

[@joeyhammer1998]

im disapointed at these comments

[@bkm72]

Great thing about the internet is everybody has a voice. Worst thing about the internet is everybody has a voice.

[@pirobot668beta]

As Marge Simpson once said: "Anyone can make a difference, but most people shouldn't."

[@biggest23]

The bad thing about America is that even a sociopath has the chance to become president. The great thing about America is that enough Americans know better than to vote for sociopaths out of some misguided tribalism.

[@fakiirification]

yeah, we sure dodged a bullet. im proud that americans didnt vote hillary in. that bitch is insane.

[@marblegrimes7010]

Well, that's not true you have to be American born or did you forget the rest of us

[@caseobeer]

Now that's good Torchlopnik

[@teinspringz]

A case of Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and showering praise and gratitude for being one in a handful of people the owner will allow to drive it because you want to be invited to review other project cars in the future, it is called necessary asskissing.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

I wish he had driven it some place where he could get some reaction shots from people, half the fun of owning a one off car like this is seeing peoples reactions to it.

[@marknewman3809]

Why arn't you on a TV channel ? We here in the UK had top gear,till the BBC shot itself in the foot by getting rid of Jeremy Clarion and replacing him with one of your failed soap stars!You are funny and informative.

[@amscout1156]

That is a beautiful car. Once I get my everlast powertig welder, I hope to be able to fabricate my own car frame.

[@VWMax]

This makes me want a dually auto union

[@Mocking69]

これはマシンだ!!　素晴らしい～♪

[@sammarachino5427]

Yeah I understand where you're coming from. I had a Karmann Ghia back in 68 69 somewhere in there. And it had believe it or not I'm bored and stroked engine with twin horn shaped exhaust. It was low to the ground and corner like an ass so be but it wasn't super fast but it was really fun to drive and I still got caught by a policeman he didn't give me a ticket but he roared at me and said don't ever let me catch you doing that again. And I'm sitting in the driver's seat peeing my pants LOL not. But I miss that car it was a blast to drive. I could put it into drifts going around sharp curves. And when some guy with a bigger car was mad at me about something and started chasing me and the only thing that saved me was we were in town and I kept making 90 degree turns in and out of streets and alleys and he just couldn't keep up with the terms because I was just zooming around them. The only color that I rode in that took curves better was an MG Midget my cousin had. I sat in the seat and I could drag my hand on the ground. It was an amazing car and it was faster of course in my poor old beetle well Karmann Ghia

[@stefanb5266]

“When you lay on it, it fucking GOes”

[@DarTroHD]

I want one

[@alonsomajikal3158]

that is unbelievable

[@stevegarcia1796]

The armpit comparison was quite humorous. I guess you won't be doing Jumping jacks Anytime soon ! 🤔

[@nobodynowhere163]

It makes me think of the car from Speed Racer!

[@eeyore.official]

I want one! I want the coupe with gullwing doors from his drawings!

[@jameshavenga4998]

Lucas Reed I know it's late, but that concept is now a reality and supposedly has been for a while now. I just found out myself

[@starguard4122]

Jason Torchinsky - "Failed Blacksmith Apprentince" ROFL :D Where was this filmed at? That surrounding area really looks nice :)

[@onlytomato5202]

How is safety for this vehicle, can it pass inspection, and would it pass crash test with speed higher than 80km/h? Also can it be insured, and registerd? Thank you

[@SKILLvsPILLS]

I'm dying to build something cool outside of the norm.

[@stevegarcia1796]

Well get on it and put it up for us all to see 👀 🤔

[@MrGunPilot]

At 2:30, drop tank in the ceiling, what's the plan?

[@jeffbeck6501]

Gosh, they made that little panel right then and there? They use such shitty tools to do the cut out. And then it looks perfect. This is the greatest thing ever.

[@fpvillegas9084]

For a change, Jason is driving something fast.

[@CreamyBone]

jalopnik is such a cheesefest ;)