The Beast comes to life

[SteveSRT8]

28.3 liters! Still runs, cool video...


http://blog.dupontregistry.com/news/largest-engine-comes-back-to-life-after-100-years/

 

[Hokiefyd]

I like the guy wrenching with a necktie on!

Thanks for sharing. Excellent piece of history.

 

[The_Eric]

WOW! Beast is right! I've crank started mid 280 cubic inch engines- around 4.5 liters, but I couldn't imagine having to crank start 28.3 liters!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: Hokiefyd
I like the guy wrenching with a necktie on!


Me too! Classy way to work.

 

[Schmoe]

Wow....HAND CRANKED.....

 

[dustyroads]

That is awesome! The person who drove that car to 180 mph was much braver than I'll ever be.

 

[IndyIan]

Originally Posted By: dustyroads
That is awesome! The person who drove that car to 180 mph was much braver than I'll ever be.

That would have your full attention eh!

 

[Smokescreen]

That thing is indeed a Beast.

 

[morepwr]

That made me smile!

 

[hattaresguy]

180mph and probably no brakes...

 

[OVERKILL]

What an incredible piece of history! Thanks for sharing!

 

[01rangerxl]

Awesome video.