Brian Lohnes is the single most underappreciated drag racing content creator we are blessed to have posting on UA-cam. This story was very impactful as 12 year old me got to help my Father rework a '65 Plymouth into a A/FX for the '66 season. It was a wonderful way to grow up and learn automotive mechanics. Thanks again Brian and Best Wishes to You, You Family and Friends !
I remember the days back in 1980 I could find the magazine Drag Racing History on the rack I would stand there just reading the stories about all the racers and famous cars I was just 17 yrs of age In so Cal I also learned about Steve Bovan of Blairs Speed Shop and his career in racing and his ending I bought the magazine and still have today at 61 yrs 711 store Long live the history of drag racing 🇺🇲👍
Really great research ..I didn't even know this guy existed...I didn't get into rag racing until the 90's with my girlfriend's father. we built a notchback Monza that did really well but he really wanted to build one of the round back ones...I haven't seen him in a few years though.. thanks Brian...-John
I got to see two of Al Vander Woude"s cars that Charger with the vinyl top and the 75 Charger. The summer of 1970 I got a part time job helping my auto mechanics teacher at KCIR and The Flying Dutchman was there alot. The car always seamed to be a handful. Thanks Brian I knew you would get to the Dutchman... Also in 1970 Gil Kohn leased KCIR that year we had match races every weekend, sometimes 3 day events and some match races on wendesday nights usually Funny Cars. Some top fuelers and some Jet cars. I guess what I'm saying is thanks to Gil Kohn I will never forget the summer of 1970
I love those types of stories! People who came up with an idea and made it work no matter how crazy it might be! I would love to see more people like that now! But the rules are tougher these days! Now with the speed of today's cars they have to be strict to keep everyone in check! Always fun have a wonderful day 🙏
Great video, don’t remember hearing his name or saw him run but the name Flying Dutchman does ring some bells, no doubt I read about him in the magazines back in the day.
Brian yet another very on point video of a epic racer. This guy was as much as a legend as big daddy or landy or sox. When he went over to ford he broke a lot of hearts. His 68 charger was his greatest car and he should have stuck with it. If he would have he would have hit the big time. Not that he didn't but I don't think he wanted that factory sponsored life to be honest. He wanted to be a innovator and inventor. He did just that.😊
Brian, Brother, thx so much for sharing all these stories with us all. Rarely do find some put so much effort into ones work. I can relate to this allot. The only other person that comes to mind is Steve Magnante Hot Rod historian. You both are blessed with an incredible amount of history. Thanks again.
Hey Brian, thanks for another great story! I really enjoyed it. Those were exciting times when just about anyone could afford to build and compete with vehicles of their own design. Thanks again keep it up.
I own a 1969 Hotwheels "Buzz Off" that looks like that Charger 3 concept. It's a slight bit different, but the rear end is almost the same weird louvers looking design.
This car has all the big whoops I loved as a kid on my Matchbox cars (remember that brand?). That intake trumpets at 4:15 and the Mad Max scoop at 14:50 as well as I LOVE that green metallic (Candy Flake?) paint. Jamie from DeadDodgeGarage plans to build him an early drag Barracuda- I hope he finds (and wants) such trumpets. Great video about another freaky 60´s car. Did I mention I love the 60´s? To me tha was the wildest decade, after figuring stuff out in the 50´s and collecting knowledge as well as the machine shops upped their game they really put the hammer down in the 60´s. Thanks for inspiring even toymakers to give aspiring racers something to dream about.
My buddy Ron Luce told me of his racing with Al. Ron ran The Gandy top fueler and did some chassis work on my AA/FA. Judging by how clean Rons work was, I can imagine he learned some of his tricks from Al. Great story, thanks.
SEABEES CAN DO!!! so cool to hear about a fellow seabee live the dream lol. wonder what AL's rate was, EO like me an equipment operator or something like a CM construction mechanic or one of our other rates.
4.30AM here in the UK....fk it, I'll watch it anyway 🤣cheers.. This Guys adopted Son was on YellowBullet 10 years ago, I use to talk with him, I remember that green Charger he had pics of.
Great Documentary, grew up in KC & seen the Dutchman run many times at KCIR. This is the first time I've heard his last name pronounced as Woud without the "e". I seen Vander Woud-"e" at one of the local chassis fabrication shops in the late 70's early 80's visiting its owner. I've seen an online article stating Bob Sullivan, with one of his Pandemonium cars was the first Funny Car credited to break 200Mph while claiming he never ran anything over 392 cubes. Online search should find his article.
I live near KCMO, I bet Brian might have raced at the now, razed, KCIR drag strip, which I went to many times as a teen, my Swiss cheese brain cannot recall seeing him race.
A 20 minute bed time story about some of the coolest funny cars ever was exactly what I needed to end the day.
Glad to be of service!!
Well said. Brian is getting right up there with Mother Goose and Aesop. Thanks once more Brian.
Ha,just what im doing now,😊
Brian Lohnes is the single most underappreciated drag racing content creator we are blessed to have posting on UA-cam.
This story was very impactful as 12 year old me got to help my Father rework a '65 Plymouth into a A/FX for the '66 season.
It was a wonderful way to grow up and learn automotive mechanics.
Thanks again Brian and Best Wishes to You, You Family and Friends !
This is humbling and man, what a great story about working with your dad!
This post was the proverbial 'walk-off grand slam!'
You're in a class by yourself, Brian! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words and for checking it out!!!
Thank you for finally giving Al the recognition he truly deserves. What a great drag racer.
Thank YOU for watching it and being as interested about the man as I am
As usual, another fantastic story !
I swear, the stuff you dig up.
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I keep my shovel at the ready! Haha
I have a 25-minute drive home from work every morning at 5am and look forward to these!!!
I remember the days back in 1980 I could find the magazine Drag Racing History on the rack I would stand there just reading the stories about all the racers and famous cars I was just 17 yrs of age In so Cal I also learned about Steve Bovan of Blairs Speed Shop and his career in racing and his ending I bought the magazine and still have today at 61 yrs 711 store
Long live the history of drag racing 🇺🇲👍
Really great research ..I didn't even know this guy existed...I didn't get into rag racing until the 90's with my girlfriend's father. we built a notchback Monza that did really well but he really wanted to build one of the round back ones...I haven't seen him in a few years though.. thanks Brian...-John
I sure hope Brian has a 5 year back log of stories to tell. Can't wait for the next episode. Wonderful work you do. Thanks again.
Hahahaha… His eyebrows provides the shade !!! 😂😂
Those babies are in there deep! Haha
I just love drag racing history and its incredible participants. Great stuff! Thanks Brian
Appreciate your love of this stuff!
I got to see two of Al Vander Woude"s cars that Charger with the vinyl top and the 75 Charger. The summer of 1970 I got a part time job helping my auto mechanics teacher at KCIR and The Flying Dutchman was there alot. The car always seamed to be a handful. Thanks Brian I knew you would get to the Dutchman... Also in 1970 Gil Kohn leased KCIR that year we had match races every weekend, sometimes 3 day events and some match races on wendesday nights usually Funny Cars. Some top fuelers and some Jet cars. I guess what I'm saying is thanks to Gil Kohn I will never forget the summer of 1970
What great memories! Thanks for sharing them. I’d have love to have met Al, he seems like he’d have been a heck of a guy.
What a fascinating man. Movie worthy. Thank you Brian.
It’s great to hear the whole story of Al and the Flying Dutchman cars.
I love those types of stories! People who came up with an idea and made it work no matter how crazy it might be! I would love to see more people like that now! But the rules are tougher these days! Now with the speed of today's cars they have to be strict to keep everyone in check! Always fun have a wonderful day 🙏
Wish you’d be able to drop more, the pizazz is real and the nostalgia ever so sweet, thank you for your work!
Man, me too but these things take time to dig up and get right. Thankful you are into it and thank you for watching.
Fascinating Mr. Lohnes you nailed it , R.I.P. AVW
Great video, don’t remember hearing his name or saw him run but the name Flying Dutchman does ring some bells, no doubt I read about him in the magazines back in the day.
ah the memories, saw some of his cars at Fremont Drag Strip (Baylands), yep entertaining at all times, easy to root for. Thanks again!
Awesome that you saw Al hammering these things in person!!
You said it all Brian ! The show business of the 60s
Brian yet another very on point video of a epic racer. This guy was as much as a legend as big daddy or landy or sox. When he went over to ford he broke a lot of hearts. His 68 charger was his greatest car and he should have stuck with it. If he would have he would have hit the big time. Not that he didn't but I don't think he wanted that factory sponsored life to be honest. He wanted to be a innovator and inventor. He did just that.😊
I agree, he didn’t want or need anyone telling him what to do or how to do it. He’s a truly forgotten hero…or was!
Awesome video Brian! Thanks for telling these great stories 👍🤘😎
BRIAN
You are the best, again! Saw his DODGE DART run at FREEMONT in 1966. Those were the days.
THANKS😮
That must have been awesome!!
Brian,
Brother, thx so much for sharing all these stories with us all. Rarely do find some put so much effort into ones work. I can relate to this allot. The only other person that comes to mind is Steve Magnante Hot Rod historian. You both are blessed with an incredible amount of history. Thanks again.
Steve is a genius and a friend. To even me mentioned in the same thought as him is mind blowing. Thank you.
Definitely should be a movie like Shirley's Heart Like a Wheel !!
What a fascinating story! Beautiful cars.
Thanks Brian.
Thanks for watching it!!
The only channel that I have notifications on for a reason.
@@pierceswan87 thank you!!!!
@@brianlohnes3079You and Jason Cammisa are by far and away my favorite automotive historians.
Thank you Thank you! Saw the flying Dutchman many times, another great video.
I’d have sure loved to have seen Al doing his thing in person. Awesome that you did.
Always get excited seeing a new upload, great as always
Thanks for the support in watching it!
Best generation of all time, I wish I could've grown up with them
Ah the early days of funny cars alway put a huge smile on my face. So when the Jungle Jim Lieberman/Pam Hardy video coming?
That Flying Dutchman funnycar is so cool
I've seen it in pictures
I'm trying to recreate it in model form its so boss❤
It’s so freaking cool. Good luck on the modeling!!
Another great story ! Thanks Brian !!
Another great story about one of the sport’s icons! Thanks, Brian!
another great story and cars, thank you
Another great story and great video. Thanks, Brian.
Joe, thank you for checking this stuff out. Glad you enjoyed it.
If you ain't first you're last.
Hahahah
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Im just happy for another high quality upload
Great video. Thank you!
Very cool story.
I appreciate all the fine details in your expository documentaries.
Thanks, Mr. Lohnes.
Great memories of him: me and my brother-in-law crewed for him once at Fremont dragstrip...very cool to be able to sit in a funny car at age 15!
I love these carefully curated and well researched stories.
Another great video Brian Well researched and presented! Reat to highlight the unusual and interesting cars of Drag racing history
Thanks for finding interest in it like I do!
Hey Brian, thanks for another great story! I really enjoyed it.
Those were exciting times when just about anyone could afford to build and compete with vehicles of their own design.
Thanks again keep it up.
Another amazing innovator. Thanks for making these videos showcasing this history.
Always loved this guy! 🇳🇱💪🇳🇱‼️
I own a 1969 Hotwheels "Buzz Off" that looks like that Charger 3 concept. It's a slight bit different, but the rear end is almost the same weird louvers looking design.
Awesome!
I am an early riser and was probably asleep by 830 pm, but I sure was happy to see this upload when I woke up!
Glad to help start the day right!
What am I doing at 5am? Watching a Lohnes video on yet another interesting character who built weird cars. Thanks, Brian.
Thanks for checking it out!!!
SeaBee here( CM3 ,Ret) thanks for posting this-
Love that color picture at 5:48 (and beyond). Thanks again for another awesome look back Brian!!
From KC met Al at the machine shop in KC lived in Raytown years ago met him humble great man. True real guy
Thanks for another great video, Brian. Well done, my friend. Best videos on the 'tube. Keep em coming.
Missed this earlier. Just after midnight here. This will be my bedtime story.❤ As always many thanks
WOW that was a fantastic episode.
Appreciate you digging it!! Sometimes I wonder if people will have any interest in this stuff.
Love your story’s about drag racing history, keep it up. Thanks
Pretty cool story.....
another great innovator spawn by passion cool story Brian
Thanks Charlie. Al was clearly the man!!
This car has all the big whoops I loved as a kid on my Matchbox cars (remember that brand?). That intake trumpets at 4:15 and the Mad Max scoop at 14:50 as well as I LOVE that green metallic (Candy Flake?) paint. Jamie from DeadDodgeGarage plans to build him an early drag Barracuda- I hope he finds (and wants) such trumpets.
Great video about another freaky 60´s car. Did I mention I love the 60´s? To me tha was the wildest decade, after figuring stuff out in the 50´s and collecting knowledge as well as the machine shops upped their game they really put the hammer down in the 60´s. Thanks for inspiring even toymakers to give aspiring racers something to dream about.
My buddy Ron Luce told me of his racing with Al. Ron ran The Gandy top fueler and did some chassis work on my AA/FA. Judging by how clean Rons work was, I can imagine he learned some of his tricks from Al. Great story, thanks.
Gotta admit….he built cars that rang up a 9.975 on the weird “shitometer”!
Hahahahaah
Great episode
If your channel was a magazine, I'd buy a lifetime subscription 😊
Thank you!!
MPC Models immortalized the Charger III Funny Car in Model Kit form. Today it is a pretty rare and highly valued kit to find. Great Vid once again!
Love your content, thanks for the education!
Thank YOU for taking the time to check it out.
SEABEES CAN DO!!! so cool to hear about a fellow seabee live the dream lol. wonder what AL's rate was, EO like me an equipment operator or something like a CM construction mechanic or one of our other rates.
Thanks for your service and it rules that you saw this!
You just keep getting better... thanks!
Appreciate you sticking with the content Robert!
@brianlohnes3079 I appreciate the content and the mind that creates it!
Great video! Maybe a lesson we can take from this: If you follow your inner prompting and do things your own way, great things can happen.
Outstanding work ...thank you
New upload! Let's fucking go!
Brian, thank you for more awesome and fascinating content..
ever the researcher thank you sir
Another great video
Excellent!!
4.30AM here in the UK....fk it, I'll watch it anyway 🤣cheers.. This Guys adopted Son was on YellowBullet 10 years ago, I use to talk with him, I remember that green Charger he had pics of.
That’s amazing!!!
Ok. Best episode yet. Can you win awards for this?
It’s truly awesome that people are finding this video as one of their favorites! I was hoping people would enjoy it and I’m really glad you did!
This was a good story. Like button energized.
Great Documentary, grew up in KC & seen the Dutchman run many times at KCIR. This is the first time I've heard his last name pronounced as Woud without the "e". I seen Vander Woud-"e" at one of the local chassis fabrication shops in the late 70's early 80's visiting its owner. I've seen an online article stating Bob Sullivan, with one of his Pandemonium cars was the first Funny Car credited to break 200Mph while claiming he never ran anything over 392 cubes. Online search should find his article.
Thanks
Great vid!! 👍🏁👍
Such cool content!!!
Thank you!!
Good job Brian
I live near KCMO, I bet Brian might have raced at the now, razed, KCIR drag strip, which I went to many times as a teen, my Swiss cheese brain cannot recall seeing him race.
I am sure Al raced there. I was at KCIR for Drag Week in 2005.
Brian, your videos are awesome. Does anyone know of any of his old funny cars still exist?
Hey Brian, whatever happened to that Dodge 3 body he had ?
Wish I knew!
A story about a car racing SeaBee that doesn’t involve alcohol, fistfights, and law enforcement…as unique as the cars he made.
Hell yeah!
This guy was THE MAN.
I wonder if the descendants still own that 9402 Borson St house? It looks like they may.
Seabees can do!!!!
Do any of these cars survive?
I loved go cars s a kid him nd the imperial customs dodge charger
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it's definitely pronounced willys, not willys
Thanks going to sleep with smile and sweet dreams
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Time 1652
69 Polara 318 $ 3,154 in 1969 = $ 27,961 in 2024
69 GTS 440 $ 3,519 in 1969 = $ 31,197 in 2024
And that's the problem with modern day drag racing. Zero ingenuity involved whatsoever! Boring!
There’s plenty of it if you look. The small tire no prep cars are like 1960s funny cars. Insane.
Let’s hear about small tire no-prep racing. I’ve heard of it but know nothing about it
:)
Do you think Angelle will be in TFD for 2025? 😎💪🏁
Thanks Scott!
If so, maybe late season. We’ll see!
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