Swedish Pre War Land Racing Car equiped with a V12 Aero Engine

[Billqvist]

I introduce my self for couple of years ago as one of the crazy Sweds, when I started to build and Pre war Land Racing car with an WWII Inverted V12 Aero Engine. There have been many challenges along the way, but I overcomes them all. I  am almost done with the project and the engine is running. Look forward to use the Land racer in next year Ice speed racing.

[manta22]

That is a beautiful car! What engine are you using.. a Liberty V-12?

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Billqvist]

Thanks! I use an Isotta-Fraschini. 27liter, Twin cam and 750 HP (Super charged) . The engine came from a Caproni Ca 313.

[manta22]

Thanks! I use an Isotta-Fraschini. 27liter, Twin cam and 750 HP (Super charged) . The engine came from a Caproni Ca 313.

Now, there is a rare one! Thanks!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[kiwi belly tank]

Holly $hit Bill, that is gorgeous!!!
How about giving us a little more info & some more pics?
  Sid.

[Glen]

I agree with Sid. Awesome build.

[Captthundarr]

Day-am mo info please.

[redhotracing]

I believe Billqvist is the gentleman featured in HRM, with his "Forgatti"; an aluminum
Bugatti body over a Model A frame. Simply amazing stuff. This car was mentioned
briefly with the promise of a follow-up. I imagined that it would be beautiful, but I
had no idea... Cheers, fantastisk, utmärkt, underbar.

[Billqvist]

Thanks for the appreciation.

Here is some more information about the roaring Dragon (Name of the car). The chassi is a French Delage D8 1930 and the length of the car is 16.5 foot (5meter), Front axle and transmission is from Ford Truck from early 40´s. Rear axle is a Quickchange to get some top speed due to max 2500 rpm. Wheels are Ford 21"/7".

The body is in Aluminum (own creation). The paint is matt black celloulosa. The jam packed dashboard contains a number of instruments from aviation and prewar cars from 30´s to 40´s. Belive it or not, but all are needed to monitor and run the engine. The engine starts with help of  air pressure and that is a challenge of its own.

Here is a funny youtube clip of the second start of the engine and I guess the roaring Dragon is appropriate name for the car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STmk8bdkHDk

Yes! I am also the creator of the Forgatti in the recent issue of HRM, but this car is a completely different story and complexity.

I also attach a picture to give you an idea of the size of the car. My wife is 5.5 foot (167cm) high

[wobblywalrus]

Are you sure the ice is thick enough to hold that monster up without cracking?  What a beauty.

[coloradodave]

WOW!!!

[gray63]

I can't believe my eyes.
That is a masterpiece.

Dave
# 3611
56 Corvette

[kiwi belly tank]

I figured it was big but you're right, that is "awesomely big".
The video clip is way funny, I can see why you called it The Roaring Dragon.
Do you plan on driving this new dinosaur on the road??
  Sid.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I've got an idea -- keep it handy at the start line, and when the crown starts getting in too close -- light off the beast/Monster/"Roaring Dragon".  That'd move them back a few hundred feet

[Billqvist]

The Roaring Dragon will not be road legal due to the V12 Horse Power (or Dragon Power) compare to the 80hp in the original Delage Frame. I will drive some hill climbs, Ice racing (if the ice is thick enough), Hot Rod Drags and some lap on a race circuits perhaps.

I like Seldom Seen Slim´s creative idea!  When it start to be too crowdy around the dragon, then I turn loose the fire flames