The Tornado Talisman: A 1962 British Design Masterpiece | Gasoline Juice Premiere Episode
Вставка
- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Welcome to the premiere episode of Gasoline Juice, where automotive passion meets storytelling at our unique creative hub in Weedon Bec.
In this debut episode, we dive deep into one of Britain's most intriguing automotive treasures - a stunning 1962 Tornado Talisman.
Our videos are about the cars and their owners!
Join us as we have a chat with Mark, the proud owner of this rare classic, exploring every curve and chronicle of this exceptional vehicle. From its distinctive design to its rich history, we uncover the story behind one of Britain's most fascinating automotive ventures of the early 1960s.
Highlights from this episode:
• An up-close look at this rare British sports car
• The fascinating history of Tornado Cars Ltd
• Restoration journey and ownership tales
• Detailed walkthrough of the Talisma's unique features
• Expert owner insights into this piece of British motoring heritage
Filmed in our atmospheric 4,500 sq ft event space at The Royal Ordinance Depot, this episode perfectly embodies what Gasoline Juice stands for - Where automotive passion meets design, art and design.
Join our channel!
Because we are all petrolheads at heart!
Expert talks with industry legends • Interviews with car owners filmed at Gasoline Juice Headquarters:
• Exclusive tours of rare car collections
• Classic car restoration stories
• Coffee & Cars culture
🎯 New episodes dropping every Friday
📍 Filmed at our Weedon Bec Creative Space and Design Studio
🏆 Hosted by former Jaguar Cars Creative Design Manager, Cesar Pieri Don't miss out on the journey!
Hit that subscribe button and join our community of passionate car enthusiasts / @gasolinejuice_official
follow us on instagram @gasolinejuice_official
follow us on Facebook @gasolinejuice_official
www.gasolinejuice.com
we are located at:
📍 The Royal Ordinance Depot, Weedon Bec, Northampton, NN7 4PS
Join us!
Never even knew they existed. Thank you for sharing your car.
Our pleasure!
Good first effort. Always a plus for me when it's a car I've never heard of. Subscribed.
Just fantastic! The size, shape, proportions and details really are perfect.
what a restore project, seems a new car and already special with it´s history
Wow, amazing! Fiberglass culture in England looks still alive with this car, I’m glad you brought it in this video and congrats to the owner! Loved the design perspective around it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The design looks a lot like a larger version of the NSU Sport Prinz, a tiny German sports car of the 1950s
What a beautiful sports car,
good first episode , thanks
I had one back in 72 when I was 19 had been built for racing by a local speed shop in Watford called Roy North it had been highly modified and bumpers all removed and body blended in looked great. Had. 1500 pre- cross flow but cosworth tuned it went really well !! Great car should have kept it - I sold it for 375 quid about a year later never held on to cars long had some fun though. Be nice to get another one to restore
Very cool! Thanks for sharing
That's pretty awesome!
Glad you think so!
Many thanks.
Always wanted one.Lovely car.
This car has a timeless feel to it's design, very taught smooth lines that flow gracefully from from to back. It deserves to be reintroduced onto the market. Perhaps with an alloy engine, discs all round and 6 speed box! But definitely no electric motors
How are the wipers gonna work then..? 😊... And starter motor... 😮
Great car in fantastic condition. The shape is very reminiscent of the NSU Wankel Spider. The wheels definitely do not suit the car.
Awesome Videos! Love the Tornado…super rare and special GT car.
Thanks for watching!
A great video on a cool and interesting car, and not one of heard of before. Everyday's a school day!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great start - look forward to more great content
Much appreciated!
I can't wait for it 🎉
"Very British" but copies the NSU Prinz? Hmm.
The question is why did they copy the NSU???
He was telling the history then you interrupted him. Thanks for the video.
Finally one I've never heard of!
Never heard of it before... Ah kit car? Nevertheless its gorgeous.. And i want it
The Talisman was raced in period and several of these cars still race today.
Nice car, reminds me of the Peerless gt. 😊
Oh yeah!
Nice car. My age🙂. First time I have heard of this brand. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿. I have subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you!
A Lotus Twincam would drop right in... 😊
Good call!
Ten grand for a good engine though. Would tune it to about 150 bhp.
Interestingly, there is a Fairthorpe badge inside. I only came across one Fairthorpe car in my entire life - it was Electron, which was on display at Kimbolton County Fayre in 2024.
I see a lot of Alfa Romeo in the styling of the front half of the car.
It's NSU Wankel Spider all the way.
Why,why did you start loud music at the same time as the engine started!?
Hey, I always enjoy finding out about interesting cars so I hope your channel is worth it. But the camera work isn't great. The car is the star, not you guys. It's hard to take Mark seriously as he looks terrified of the outdoors and what's with those bright sole boots? Did he stop on the way to buy them?
That engine-bay...and the colour...just ditch the wheels! 😅
Looking forward to an Alfa Sprint.
Webber's above exhaust manifold brave,take extinguishers to leman
It's a Bond Equipe on a different chassis and drive-train.
and body
A VERY ENGLISH DESIGN
How so???? It's almost a copy of the NSU Prinz!
Oooh plastic! Say nomore. . . . . other than to add, the interior inparticular the dash, looks typical of kit cars, very "home made" Sorry guys not a fan of these click together toy cars.
Terrible camera work!
Nice car though 😎
Sports Car Graphic did a whole article in period on small scale British sports car producers and the Talisman was in the article. Never have actually seen one.