Yahoo Autos A Hot Hatch Desert Road Trip, Restoring a Subaru from the 'Grand Tour', Testing Summer Tires: The Best Automotive Videos on YouTube This Week
This week might hit you right in the feels. There’s some great old-school automotive stuff to be found on YouTube, with a lot of it centered around restoring iconic cars. There’s a great retro review from MotorWeek on the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback wagon, a Lancia Delta HF Integrale build update, and a desert road trip featuring two sport compact legends. There’s all that and more for this week’s collection of the best automotive videos from YouTube.
The S2000R Honda Never Built
The Type R That Honda Never Built: Evasive Motorsport’s S2000 R
Larry Chen spoke to the Evasive Motorsport about what went into this S2000 restomod and why it was important for them to do it. We’ve briefly covered how great this S2000 build is, but you have to experience the level of detail the tuner shop put into this thing to make it seem as if its a factory mod.
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A Retro Review of a Forgotten Wagon
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart | Retro Review
Remember the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback? If you don’t, MotorWeek’s retro review is here to remind you that it once existed. This week, the long-running TV magazine posted a 2004 review of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, which was a wagon version of the Lancer compact sedan, just adorned with wannabe go-fast bits like sporty wheels and seats with red inserts.
A Build Update for a Legend
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Update - Chris Harris On The Tools
Just how many cars does Chris Harris have? I’ve often wondered, but apparently he’s expanded his collection recently with the purchase of a Lancia Delta HF Integrale, and it’s not in the best of shape. This week, Collecting Cars details how Harris and his friend attempted to change a leaking cylinder head on the Integrale. It’s a an eight minute video showing a four hour job, and it’s definitely worth watching.
Lotus Emira Update
Lotus Emira V6 update. 6 months & 4,500 miles later, do I still like it?
One thing I love about Harry’s Garage is that he actually drives his great collection of cars. This week, Harry gives an update on his most recent purchase, the Lotus Emira. So far in six months of ownership, he’s put nearly 5,000 miles on it.
How Summer Tires Get Tested
How Tires Are Tested - Summer Tires on Wet Road - ADAC 2023
This week, YOUCAR shows how ADAC, Germany’s Version of The Automobile Club, tests summer tires. Using a two-pillar assessment, the club tests over 50 tires from various manufactures to determine which is best.
