Hoonigan's co-founder Brian Scotto talks Ken Block and about the 1965 Ford RTR "Hoonicorn" V2

Brian Scotto is one the most influential people in the automotive industry. Not only he is the co-founder of Hoonigan, for a long time the biggest and most influential YouTube channel and brand apparel, he was also the business partner of Ken Block and one of his closest friends. He recently stopped at the Petersen Automotive Museum to talk about Ken, and the impact of the people's champ. Today he will offer us an insight into one of Ken Block's most cherished and celebrated cars: the 1965 Ford RTR Mustang a.k.a. the Hoonicorn currently dressed in version 2. Following its debut in Gymkhana SEVEN, it earned a reputation as one of the most iconic custom vehicles ever built. Its 845-hp, naturally aspirated “V1” setup was also used in Top Gear’s “Ken Block Drifts London” segment. The “V2” moniker marked the addition of twin-turbocharging and methanol fuel that boosted its output to 1,400 hp for Climbkhana, which saw Block slide the car up Pikes Peak, Colorado, to an altitude of 14,000 ft. A big thank you to Mr. Scotto, the Block family and Hoonigan for making this video possible. This video is sponsored by Pennzoil. "Pennzoil is honored to have played a part in Ken Block's legendary legacy, fueling some of his most iconic vehicles and videos, including the Hoonicorn in Climbkhana and Gymkhana 10: World Tour. His passion, skill, and creativity continue to inspire us all. Learn more about Pennzoil at www.Pennzoil.com www.instagram.com/Pennzoil People's champ: the impact of Ken Block honors Block’s legacy through a display of his most iconic vehicles and memorabilia like racing suits, helmets, wheels, DC Shoes, and Hoonigan merchandise from key moments in his career. It was curated in collaboration with 43 institute. https://www.43i.org It will be open until October 5th 2025 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - This car scratched a different itch for Ken 01:10 - This car was created as a response to Gymkhana 5 02:23 - It needs to be a muscle car 03:38 - This is the Version 2... 05:40 - "it's only purpose is to look bad ass sideways" 06:45 - This car spoke to a broader audience 08:00 - This car took us two years to build 09:00 - Gymkhana 7 10:50 - One of the most important cars built in the last 20 years? 11:22 - It's not just the car. —— GET TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM https://www.petersen.org/tickets —— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/petersenmuseum Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/petersen_museum