That is an absolute triumph! Such a departure from your previous cars but flawlessly executed. I could almost imagine this being the kind of car that ISO might have made had they stayed in business.
Classic coach building as in the Deusenberg days-or early Porsche/Glöckler, Ferrari/Scaglietti. This is automotive art and collectors will do well to appreciate what Chris Rünge has created here.
My compliments to you Chris and team on your design and build quality, this car is stunning!
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Thanks! A massive undertaking but well worth it in the end. Now I’m thinking of finding an SRT10 power plant to build a midengine Auto union inspired design!
@ It was interesting to see you move away from the German inspiration to Italian styling. The Auto Union move should bring you back to your roots. A type C Streamliner should give you enough curves to keep you busy! Ha!
Outstanding, thank you! 65 years old, started out with rods and drag cars. Then onto anything that goes fast straight line or in circles. 30 cars over the years. Beyond words how this video and others have touched my soul.
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Thank you Chris! It is awesome to see how cars bring people together 👍🏻
Incredible imagination, design and workmanship. I really like that you use “old school” methods to make your cars, it shows in the finished creation - a shape, proportion or feeling that you wouldn’t get from a computer. I also love that you’re doing this with your son and look forward to seeing your next unique creation.
Somehow I think the great master car builders of yesteryear would look upon you and give you that nod of the head that just says it all good job well done .
I remember when I first saw this car being built on Facebook. I love the wide, retro styling wheels, the Shelby Cobra Daytona inspired body work, the 60s design, everything about this Viper based car is beautiful. Lovely work.
The frame rate quality on this video is kinda crazy. And this car is amazingly beautiful. Props to Runge for driving the passion of coach build and classic stylish
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Huge thanks to my apprentice Alex. He’s got the camera setup and has been a big help in getting more videos here on the YT channel!
The talent this man has is awesome. But what I appreciate the most is the fact he calls himself a coach builder, and not a designer like others do. Namely Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design , or dare I say Chip Foose.
Hand made art Mr Runge; that easily humbles the Aston Martin & Zagato design houses, that couldn't create this kinetic sculptural beauty with 100× your budget. Coachwork handmade art, that I'll never be able to attain but I must thank you for creating for the world. When ever is more beauty in the world a bad thing. ❤
Chris, I've been following you since I first saw you on Jay Leno's Garage. As an artist/designer/car fanatic, much respect for not only your talent, but your patience.
It's a good thing that you decided to accept this project that sat squarely outside your (at then) mentality, wishes, thoughts. Now, you're an even bigger builder, because this build forced you to step outside your wheelhouse and do some things as determined by existing parameters. Always, that makes one's talents and skills grow. It's also a lesson we all have to learn about complacency and ease, because they're sweet on the ear, whispering niceties, but in reality, they keep us in place, stagnating. Can't wait to see what's next for the Rünge history.
Wonderful car. Raw but beautiful. The video is very well produced and the thinking well illustrated. Your voice, enunciation and writing are very well suited to your intent.
This is amazing, the metal work is exactly what I've been wanting to start with projects myself, thank you for sharing this! I love the old-school nature of your work it's fresh air for us computer illiterate types.
Dude dont ever find yourself doing anything alone. Should you need a hand id be more than glad to help. I love how youre working with your hands and head. The way it was done in the old days. Thats right down my alley.
Every time I watch a video and see a new car, I’m just speechless man. But also inspired. Inspired because you’re self taught, you’ve followed a passion, gone deep in the research, and it all shows in the best ways. If I could ever afford one of these pieces of art, it’d be the last car I’d ever care to drive. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
your videos remind me of how much I don't miss upper mid-west winters...and yes as always a beautiful job
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Hahaha this winter just won’t leave us alone. I finally caved and tested the car in the snowy roads before shipping to LA! And, thanks for the kind words🙏🏻
I will be honest, this is the first I had heard of you. But wow. That is an impressive piece of work. I very much admire the fact that you did it all by hand, And I absolutely love the fact that your son is such a big part of it. ❤ I have no doubt your work will be in extremely high demand. 👌👌
i've watched your show for quite some time ... and have admired the craftsmanship "but" amazingly you have touched our radial piston driven hearts : ) i feel like what Carrol Shelby must have felt when he saw the Daytona Coupe for the first time ... Bravo maestro .. we could only be happier if you went into production thank you
Looks like this has been a massive challenge. New design principle, testing new computerised process, first stereo system. No doubt this has been difficult. Well done on finishing it, it looks great 🔥
I share all your design and car preferences but with none of your skillset. Bravo! I hope you will bring the Veleno to Jay Leno's RUclips channel. He will love it.
Amazing! The rear has elements of the Pete Brock Daytona Coupe and, of course, the Alfa TZ1. A TZ1 on a Mazda MX-5 ND complete drive train would be a wonderful thing.
i think the Miata would be a great platform, i have seen some bodyswaps onto the miata. However, it would be difficult to make a miata sound "special". and it is basically impossible for an adult to fit inside a miata with the roof up. I tried.
@@uliwehner I've only got 92,000 miles on my 2016 Miata so I haven't had enough time to determine whether I'll fit. I do know that at 76 I am an adult.
I love it! It's very cool. It reminds me of a Bizzerini 5300 GT. I hope that several more get made. This is exactly what I wanted to do for a living, but never had the chance. Thank you.
I love this one! Been following since the beginning I grew up in Mn visiting my aunt and uncle on Lake Carlos in Alexandria often. Spending lots of time snowmobiling and fishing on the lake. It’s cool to see what you’re doing happening there!
PASSION of man especially this man is simply astounding. He is a da Vinci level visionary. How do we reward such powerful art that results in physical toil’s greatest creation! RESPECT❤
Just watched your Veleno on Jay’s RUclips channel. Breath taking,beautiful,stunning,…. I really don’t have the words. Have you ever thought of using the Miata as a basis for a build? Every part is still available either from Mazda or a number of aftermarket sources Excellent chassis and suspension layout. A number of engine performance upgrades and conversions available. NA with pop up headlights or NB with fixed headlights. Low cost of entry and some stunning looks could be achieved with it.
This car looks stunning, I did design some cars of my own but they are still on the 3d model and scale model state, your work inspires me, maybe one day I ll have the courage to start building one of them, good luck with your work and your son is very lucky to have you as a fathet
Clearly inspired design and very similar power plant to the Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale (9 cars of that model were build based exactly in the Dodge Viper too). Good work.
Outstanding work as a owner of several viper street cars and many viper race car you did a great job pulling this all together so tastefully keep up the great work
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Thank you! It’s always a bit of a risk to customize an iconic car like the Viper!
where did you learn metalworking?
Hi Allen, I am self taught. Last month we did a video that showed how I got into this: ruclips.net/video/4SfMmw0GNVI/видео.html
These cars look better than other cars .
@ It shows in your welds.
@@bernardmauge8613 Where is the video of your welding so we can compare the two?
I'll bet your hand built cars look awesome!@@bernardmauge8613
Depending on the angle, you see lines from an Aston Martin, Jaguar and even a Daytona coupe. Absolutely beautiful workmanship and design.
Daytona coupe makes a lot of sense as the viper has some heavy daytona coupe inspirations to begin with
Lotus rear end
Bizzarini 🙂
That is an absolute triumph! Such a departure from your previous cars but flawlessly executed. I could almost imagine this being the kind of car that ISO might have made had they stayed in business.
Classic coach building as in the Deusenberg days-or early Porsche/Glöckler, Ferrari/Scaglietti. This is automotive art and collectors will do well to appreciate what Chris Rünge has created here.
My compliments to you Chris and team on your design and build quality, this car is stunning!
Thanks! A massive undertaking but well worth it in the end. Now I’m thinking of finding an SRT10 power plant to build a midengine Auto union inspired design!
@ It was interesting to see you move away from the German inspiration to Italian styling. The Auto Union move should bring you back to your roots. A type C Streamliner should give you enough curves to keep you busy! Ha!
@ you absolutely have to!
YOU TRULLY DESERVE THIS EAGLE IN YOUR SHIELD! GOD BLESS YOUALL IN RUNGE FAMILY
I haven't been this moved about a sports car in some time. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. Cheets!
Outstanding, thank you! 65 years old, started out with rods and drag cars. Then onto anything that goes fast straight line or in circles. 30 cars over the years. Beyond words how this video and others have touched my soul.
Thank you Chris! It is awesome to see how cars bring people together 👍🏻
Incredible imagination, design and workmanship. I really like that you use “old school” methods to make your cars, it shows in the finished creation - a shape, proportion or feeling that you wouldn’t get from a computer. I also love that you’re doing this with your son and look forward to seeing your next unique creation.
Somehow I think the great master car builders of yesteryear would look upon you and give you that nod of the head that just says it all good job well done .
The wheels are perfect. This car is gorgeus.
I remember when I first saw this car being built on Facebook. I love the wide, retro styling wheels, the Shelby Cobra Daytona inspired body work, the 60s design, everything about this Viper based car is beautiful. Lovely work.
The frame rate quality on this video is kinda crazy. And this car is amazingly beautiful. Props to Runge for driving the passion of coach build and classic stylish
Huge thanks to my apprentice Alex. He’s got the camera setup and has been a big help in getting more videos here on the YT channel!
The talent this man has is awesome. But what I appreciate the most is the fact he calls himself a coach builder, and not a designer like others do. Namely Dave Kindig of Kindig It Design , or dare I say Chip Foose.
How on earth did I miss this ,,, what a stunning car , exceptional workmanship.
That mirror finish looks incredible against the snow.
Fantastic work!
Quite simply one of the most beautiful cars I’ve ever seen.
Hand made art Mr Runge; that easily humbles the Aston Martin & Zagato design houses, that couldn't create this kinetic sculptural beauty with 100× your budget. Coachwork handmade art, that I'll never be able to attain but I must thank you for creating for the world. When ever is more beauty in the world a bad thing. ❤
Pure artwork and incredible craftsmanship. A RUNGE car is a true dream car to one day own
Glad to see someone taking over where legendary coachbuilders like Sergio Scaglietti left off
I don’t think many people would recognize the Viper in the result. Stunning car.
Chris, I've been following you since I first saw you on Jay Leno's Garage.
As an artist/designer/car fanatic, much respect for not only your talent, but your patience.
It's a good thing that you decided to accept this project that sat squarely outside your (at then) mentality, wishes, thoughts. Now, you're an even bigger builder, because this build forced you to step outside your wheelhouse and do some things as determined by existing parameters. Always, that makes one's talents and skills grow. It's also a lesson we all have to learn about complacency and ease, because they're sweet on the ear, whispering niceties, but in reality, they keep us in place, stagnating. Can't wait to see what's next for the Rünge history.
I love the way the hood reflects the sky while you are driving around. Awesome work! Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
FANTASTIC you're really branching out. Let's see more.
Wonderful car. Raw but beautiful.
The video is very well produced and the thinking well illustrated. Your voice, enunciation and writing are very well suited to your intent.
Chris, that car is simply gorgeous. I have always had a thing for Vipers since Dodge had the balls to make them. Thank you for lighting up the day.
Absolutely a beautiful car ❤❤in my opinion!😊😊
Very nice. Looks like a very good 'restomod' and the idea that the body is completely hand built just blows my mind!
This is amazing, the metal work is exactly what I've been wanting to start with projects myself, thank you for sharing this! I love the old-school nature of your work it's fresh air for us computer illiterate types.
Amazing timeless design and build, simply a one off modern classic.
Dude dont ever find yourself doing anything alone. Should you need a hand id be more than glad to help. I love how youre working with your hands and head. The way it was done in the old days. Thats right down my alley.
Every time I watch a video and see a new car, I’m just speechless man. But also inspired. Inspired because you’re self taught, you’ve followed a passion, gone deep in the research, and it all shows in the best ways. If I could ever afford one of these pieces of art, it’d be the last car I’d ever care to drive. Please keep doing what you’re doing.
I am happy to see You outperforming Yourself and grow in this business. Respect man!
your videos remind me of how much I don't miss upper mid-west winters...and yes as always a beautiful job
Hahaha this winter just won’t leave us alone. I finally caved and tested the car in the snowy roads before shipping to LA! And, thanks for the kind words🙏🏻
That gate shifter is lovely. I might have considered a more fine-scaled mesh on the front opening.
I never wanted this video to end!
Another masterpiece! Very good to see your son continuing the family tradition of excellence.
I will be honest, this is the first I had heard of you. But wow. That is an impressive piece of work. I very much admire the fact that you did it all by hand, And I absolutely love the fact that your son is such a big part of it. ❤ I have no doubt your work will be in extremely high demand. 👌👌
PHENOMENAL! Genuinely phenomenal!
i've watched your show for quite some time ... and have admired the craftsmanship "but" amazingly you have touched our radial piston driven hearts : ) i feel like what Carrol Shelby must have felt when he saw the Daytona Coupe for the first time ... Bravo maestro .. we could only be happier if you went into production thank you
Beautiful work! You should machine and sell the shift gate. Many viper owners including myself would love to see it in our beloved cars
Thank you so much for sharing. This makes clear sense on how to make the left side equal to the right side. Beautiful work, Boss, very beautiful!!!
Absolutely amazing. Even more so is that your son is so active and talented with his involvement. This is probably my favorite build to-date.
glad to know that they are still coach builders
Such a lovely build, powerful with fantastic looks . . . Thank you for taking the time to show the rest of us.
True Automotive Art. Made real with vision, drive, and hard work. Kudos!
I really like your design language. Sporty and timeless. Excellent!
WOW!!! A modern handmade classic!
Looks like this has been a massive challenge. New design principle, testing new computerised process, first stereo system. No doubt this has been difficult. Well done on finishing it, it looks great
🔥
Beautiful craftsmanship....... lovely design... greetings from India 🤘🤘😎🇮🇳🇮🇳🫸🫷🙏🙏🙌
Ha! I see me in that video! 🤣
It was nice to meet and visit with you Chris!
I wish I had a lot of money to hire this guy, this work is incredible
A piece of Art, with father and son
Awesome, great job Fellas
it would look amazing in deep green. Truly magnificent.
Thanks for the video. I don't need to compliment the build. It speaks for itself.
You’re living the dream. Godspeed
Whoever filmed this is on point 👏
The rolling shots looked like it was popping out of my TV
Brilliant clarity
I share all your design and car preferences but with none of your skillset. Bravo! I hope you will bring the Veleno to Jay Leno's RUclips channel. He will love it.
Beautiful
Amazing! The rear has elements of the Pete Brock Daytona Coupe and, of course, the Alfa TZ1. A TZ1 on a Mazda MX-5 ND complete drive train would be a wonderful thing.
i think the Miata would be a great platform, i have seen some bodyswaps onto the miata. However, it would be difficult to make a miata sound "special". and it is basically impossible for an adult to fit inside a miata with the roof up. I tried.
@@uliwehner I've only got 92,000 miles on my 2016 Miata so I haven't had enough time to determine whether I'll fit. I do know that at 76 I am an adult.
I love it! It's very cool. It reminds me of a Bizzerini 5300 GT. I hope that several more get made. This is exactly what I wanted to do for a living, but never had the chance. Thank you.
Nice job Chris. It looks amazing.
I love this one! Been following since the beginning I grew up in Mn visiting my aunt and uncle on Lake Carlos in Alexandria often. Spending lots of time snowmobiling and fishing on the lake. It’s cool to see what you’re doing happening there!
Amazing work as always. Your willingness to share is appreciated.
PASSION of man especially this man is simply astounding. He is a da Vinci level visionary. How do we reward such powerful art that results in physical toil’s greatest creation! RESPECT❤
Great work brotha!
Just watched your Veleno on Jay’s RUclips channel. Breath taking,beautiful,stunning,…. I really don’t have the words. Have you ever thought of using the Miata as a basis for a build? Every part is still available either from Mazda or a number of aftermarket sources Excellent chassis and suspension layout. A number of engine performance upgrades and conversions available. NA with pop up headlights or NB with fixed headlights. Low cost of entry and some stunning looks could be achieved with it.
😮 Wow. Wow. Woah. Utter perfection, inside and out.
Крута робота !!! Дякую Вам за натхнення !!
Just caught the car on Leno’s Garage! Beautiful build!
Your work is nothing short of amazing.
This car looks stunning, I did design some cars of my own but they are still on the 3d model and scale model state, your work inspires me, maybe one day I ll have the courage to start building one of them, good luck with your work and your son is very lucky to have you as a fathet
Props to you. The viper V10 (and lack of basically anythink else) definitely fits the bill for this car.
beautiful video and very inspiring keeping the coach building alive
Killer job! Love the details and precision. Keep up the awesome work buddy!
Breathtaking Work and Craftsmanship..................
Man that is a work of art. Thanks for continuing to share your creations!
Great insight into the overall challenge, process and decision making that goes into a build like this. Thanks for sharing Chris!
Man, this is amazing, congratulations Chris!
Art in motion, I love your work and attention to detail.
Work of ART !!! Chris stunning job !!!
SWEET RIDE
The Viper coupes are beautiful, but the roadsters leave a lot to be desired. You've done a marvelous thing by redeeming this particular car.
Great video Chris!
Thanks guys! Hope you’re well👊🏻
ABSOLUTE GENIUS! LOVE THE DAYTONA ESQUE REAR!
What a beauty!!! Wow I just Cant stop watching again and again
Beautiful car ! Executed with absolute precision & attention to detail 👌
You are amazing, Michelangelo and da Vinci in the automotive world.
Clearly inspired design and very similar power plant to the Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale (9 cars of that model were build based exactly in the Dodge Viper too).
Good work.
What an impressive work, one of the most beautiful car ever.
Piece of art. Very nice details. Real collection item...
Congratulations on the completion man that’s a beautiful car. You’ve got fantastic taste and imagination. 🍻
Refreshing change of style.....
It's great to see this art still alive! And the car...magnificent! Thank you for sharing with us! 👏😎
Awesome build 👨🏻👍🏻🏎️🏁🚩
I am an engineering process expert. I can see how your buck method was faster than all of the computer help. Especially for one-offs.
This is a work of art.
Outstanding work as a owner of several viper street cars and many viper race car you did a great job pulling this all together so tastefully keep up the great work
Thank you! It’s always a bit of a risk to customize an iconic car like the Viper!
of all the "home made" cars out there, this one probably has the best looking general lines.