He's also wrong. The front engine RWD layout? Invented by the French, Renault to be precise. More car related French inventions, in no particular order: - Inflatable tires - Steering wheel - Modern transmission - Electric ignition - Panhard rod - 4-cylinder and V8 engines - Catalytic converter - Drum brake - Clutch - Independent suspension - Tempered glass The first race involving cars was in 1895 in France. Germany is the birthplace of the modern car, but France was the nursery.
no1DdC But do you get the point trying to be made? The French are genius yes, but you have to admit, the French have some fucking bonkers ideas that nobody in their right mind would copy.
Pretty much everyone copied the monocoque construction and front wheel drive setup that the Citroen Traction Avant debuted with. Also the Citroen DS headlights that turns with the searing was copied on other high end cars.
All I know that is to me, that looks like its of fun, open up your plastic doors WATCH OUT HERE I COME *YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND BABY RIGHT ROUND LIKE A SEAB BABY RIGHT ROUND ROUND ROUND*
I had a nasty accident, riding pillion, on a wooden go-kart with pivot steering in the mid 80s. We were too old to be riding on such things by 1985, but we did it anyway. We were going really fast down a hill, when the steering suddenly turned 90° and it catapulted us both into the air. Cuts, bruises & and concussion followed. And mud - lots of mud. Pivot steering is lethal!
I use a garden wagon in my yard for moving stuff like firewood. After 2 uses I threw out the one that has pivot steering because it's awful even at that speed
So what you're telling me is, even tho I've had a DUI and have no licence.... I can drive this?! I'd need more than a few beers to cope with being seen in this 😂
At first glance I thought that thing was amphibious. I see now that it's not, but with the name "Flipper", and the shape of it's body, it had me going for a minute.
Alfred Munkenbeck a cx being too normal? in my opinions the cx is the most special citroen ever made. In my opinion the sm is not as citroen as the cx because it doesnt even have a citroen engine
Well, given that Citroen owned Maserati at the time, you can kinda say they do. The cx is lovely though, really special inside. I have a 2cv, wish I could afford a few more Citroens
A few of those laying around the factory complex I formerly worked at would have really been a boon for productivity. Could have maneuvered around the odd collection of buildings and could park them in the little unused crannies.
I have a swisher ride king lawn mower that is a fwd tricycle and the way the gear box is set up the motor sits in between your legs with a pulley on the top that aligns to the top of a 90 degree gearbox with a chain drive to the wheel that allows the front wheel to turn 360 degrees around, essentially making it the worlds first zero turn (1959). I think it is so cool the French made a car so similar to this
A while back I saw a UA-cam video with a blue san permis vehicle that was a three-wheeler and the front wheel could turn sideways and it could just about spin around within its own length. The Flipper is a much more extreme version of that idea, though. I’d like to have one but I bet they’re really rare in the US.
This actually reminds me of a tricycle-gear tractor. Having it front-wheel-drive is the novelty. This setup makes a lot of sense for a three-wheeler design, too. Maybe more little city cars like this will pop up?
I want Jason to drive every single car in that building.
Ah yes, I'm that 7 year old with 30 DUI's and mostly blind.
Ah, well I'm afraid the French have tightened up the rules since then. Now you have to be 14. (I'm joking, bit it is actually true)
You could see before the 30 DUIs
It was either Tom or Ray Magliozzi (Car Talk guys) that said, "The French don't copy anyone and nobody copies the French." This is a prime example.
He's also wrong. The front engine RWD layout? Invented by the French, Renault to be precise. More car related French inventions, in no particular order:
- Inflatable tires
- Steering wheel
- Modern transmission
- Electric ignition
- Panhard rod
- 4-cylinder and V8 engines
- Catalytic converter
- Drum brake
- Clutch
- Independent suspension
- Tempered glass
The first race involving cars was in 1895 in France. Germany is the birthplace of the modern car, but France was the nursery.
no1DdC im french and merci
no1DdC But do you get the point trying to be made? The French are genius yes, but you have to admit, the French have some fucking bonkers ideas that nobody in their right mind would copy.
Pretty much everyone copied the monocoque construction and front wheel drive setup that the Citroen Traction Avant debuted with. Also the Citroen DS headlights that turns with the searing was copied on other high end cars.
@@Sohave many manufacturers also copied the hydropneumatic suspension
At some point this show is just going to be called "Today at the Lane museum"
Not that I'm complaining.
I really wanna go see this museum, looks like there's a lot of interesting cars
Y4123 it's in nashville
Y4123 I went because of these videos. I was there WAY longer than I planned!
IT'S BEAUTIFUL
Two speeds forward two speeds backwards.... terrifyingly awesome
All I know that is to me, that looks like its of fun, open up your plastic doors WATCH OUT HERE I COME
*YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND BABY RIGHT ROUND LIKE A SEAB BABY RIGHT ROUND ROUND ROUND*
You didn't say anything about the body looking like a hull of a boat. I thought you were going to tell us this thing is actually amphibious.
I had a nasty accident, riding pillion, on a wooden go-kart with pivot steering in the mid 80s. We were too old to be riding on such things by 1985, but we did it anyway. We were going really fast down a hill, when the steering suddenly turned 90° and it catapulted us both into the air. Cuts, bruises & and concussion followed. And mud - lots of mud. Pivot steering is lethal!
liverush2
And fun.
As a Gen-Xer, I am a firm believer in risky fun.
DrFruikenstein I used to be. I'm a bit more risk averse these days.
I use a garden wagon in my yard for moving stuff like firewood. After 2 uses I threw out the one that has pivot steering because it's awful even at that speed
Honestly, with the shape of the bottom of the car, and a name like flipper, I thought you were going to say it was amphibious.
Same here, and that it included a wooden paddle, or some nonsense.
I think the name flipper just means it flips over easily
So what you're telling me is, even tho I've had a DUI and have no licence.... I can drive this?! I'd need more than a few beers to cope with being seen in this 😂
You also have to be at least 14, do an 8-hour training course and have insurance. The bar is not set high :-)
You are living my dream!
Did it come with a mower attachment?
That thing turns tighter than any of my lawn equipment.
The weirdness doesn’t stop!
We need Weird Al and sardine Sandwiches pronto!!!
nice. take a look at the green saab at 2:39 in one of your next videos plz...
But can you flip the Flipper?
2:12 That face you made when Cars 3 and the Incredibles 2 were announced!
At first glance I thought that thing was amphibious. I see now that it's not, but with the name "Flipper", and the shape of it's body, it had me going for a minute.
This made me smile. :D
If saab and seat ever had a child, it would not be the seab
OMG! Do the Saabs next!!!
love that museum in Nashville Tennessee,been there many times!
Such a good interpretation the funny car of oceans 11 haha that whole bit
It steers just like an amusement park bumper car
Damn Jason almost ripped the door off, at the end. Take it easy man.
you better be driving that citroen cx soon
Jason drives is a unique show in that Citroens are just a little too normal to be featured. But I hope he does too.
Alfred Munkenbeck a cx being too normal? in my opinions the cx is the most special citroen ever made. In my opinion the sm is not as citroen as the cx because it doesnt even have a citroen engine
Well, given that Citroen owned Maserati at the time, you can kinda say they do. The cx is lovely though, really special inside. I have a 2cv, wish I could afford a few more Citroens
Alfred Munkenbeck personally i own a bx break turbodiesel and a cx gti ph1. And i kinda forgot the cx used to be powered by 3 renault engines
At least four Saabs in that museum and you wanted to drive
...that thing.
Tommi Nummelin Vive la C900!
Screw the SEAB. I'll take the Saab please!
If Jason drove the Saab I would have changed channels.
A few of those laying around the factory complex I formerly worked at would have really been a boon for productivity. Could have maneuvered around the odd collection of buildings and could park them in the little unused crannies.
Dude, please drive everything in this museum. Half of the time of this video I'm just staring at amazing other cars (mostly Saabs...)!
Beautiful!
Seeing a new Jason Drives video in your feed is just the best...
I love how half the comments are about the Saabs in the background.
My people 💜
I have a swisher ride king lawn mower that is a fwd tricycle and the way the gear box is set up the motor sits in between your legs with a pulley on the top that aligns to the top of a 90 degree gearbox with a chain drive to the wheel that allows the front wheel to turn 360 degrees around, essentially making it the worlds first zero turn (1959). I think it is so cool the French made a car so similar to this
Some nice Saabs in the background!
Okay, I think we have finally found a vehicle that makes a Trabant look like a luxury car!
Can't... Stop... Looking... At... All... The... Saabs... 🇸🇪😍
Such an underrated channel
Amazing analogy on how the steering feels haha made sense
Vehicular ideas like this have been replaced by electric skateboards and "hover boards" and things of that nature today.
Well, that escalated quickly...
Those are probably safer honestly.
Is it bad that his idea about a heist movie using a bunch of cars actually sounds like something I'd like to see?
I love it
when you design a car
like a fun center
bumper boat
2:55
>that Saab 900 is a bit more my speed...
omg this is insane haha. great video:)
A while back I saw a UA-cam video with a blue san permis vehicle that was a three-wheeler and the front wheel could turn sideways and it could just about spin around within its own length. The Flipper is a much more extreme version of that idea, though. I’d like to have one but I bet they’re really rare in the US.
Please drive every other car in that museum! :D
Only the French could design and build something like this. It manages to be both brilliant and terrible at the same time.
It's *Jason Bourne* !
Lane Motor Museam! Love that place! They've got some amazing Honda's!
It's a bumper car.
Excellent engineering..
Ocean's 11 but with cars, I'd watch that.
I think I saw an Ursaab in the background, you should drive that. Edit: My mistake, it is a Saab 92 but t would still be cool if you drove it.
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This actually reminds me of a tricycle-gear tractor. Having it front-wheel-drive is the novelty. This setup makes a lot of sense for a three-wheeler design, too. Maybe more little city cars like this will pop up?
check out a Swisher Big-Mow/Ride King lawn mower. they work the same way. they are a hoot. like mowing with a bumper car >D
I love the french
Two words:
Turbo. 'Busa. Swap.
I almost expected you to tell us it is amphibious looking at its “hull.”
Seat + Saab = this machine
So sweet little car.
Haaw 😄
am I the only one getting "Miniature AMC Pacer" vibes off of that thing?
No, you're in a Johnny Cab.
It drives just like a bumper car with that steering
Anyone else notice the Three-Wheeled Log Cabin parked in the background?
I would definitely get one of these over a M3 GTR..nah.. still a fun little machine though!
I don't know if they were cool or just stupid, to trust Jason with this thing, in the showroom.
A roided out gopher under the hood. Lmao.
seriously I WANT IT! XD
Lol so cute
This would be a fun track car
Wow that’s genius
Someone should write to Pixar. This Cars Heist movie would be awesome.
I want this
How many of you thought that post it note was a lcd screen?
Was the body also used in an amphibious car? The body style and company name SCREAM 'Cheap 80s boat'
This car is perfect for New York maybe also Los Angeles to but I definitely won't be on the Los Angeles freeway that can go very bad in a hurry.
haha does it float
I want this car.
If a Reliant Robin and a Peel P-50 has a child
I wish Jason Drives was on it's own channel....
To me it looks like a reliant Robin and peel p50 amalgamation with 4 tires that has 360 degree turning
Was there a Stout Scarab? Can you drive it? Pretty pleas with sugar on top. And cherry.
Looks like it would float.
This thing looks awesome. Can you take it to a drag strip and race it? 0-60 in never?
Like the SAAB.s
The body looks like it could also double as some kind of dinghy.
To be fair have you seen French villages? This is about as big as a car can be and still be able to pass each other in a mediaeval road.
Anyone else see it and think “it’s amphibious” then hear it’s call the flipper and think “yeah, it’s amphibious” then you were vary disappointed.
Looks like it should be able to swim.
what about the canoe with wheels @ 4:11?
The ancestor of the ForTwo?
Almost like a bumper car steering
Does it float?
Am I wrong to think that this is functionally the same as a bumper car?
A gopher on 'roids?!? A'ight...
These cars are very popular in Germany because if you get a DUI you loose your license for life.
A Bond Minicar can turn like that too
It's the Mr. Bean of cars
Does it float???
works the same way as a Big-Mow lawn mower.
What Museum?