1962 Ed Roth "Mysterion": The Bubbletop Monster With TWO V8 Hearts

1962 Mysterion 🚗 was the double-V8, bubbletop freak car that broke every rule of engineering—and still sold for $246,400 decades later. Built by Ed “Big Daddy” Roth in his California shop, this fiberglass spaceship packed not one but two 390ci Ford big-block V8s under a clear dome. One engine was real, the other a chromed dummy, but that didn’t matter—because Mysterion was never about driving. It was about dazzling car shows, selling millions of Revell kits, and turning Roth into a pop-culture icon. In this video we dive deep into the wild story: how it was built, why it self-destructed, and how faithful recreations keep its legend alive. Expect chrome overload, shag-carpet interiors, and the most over-engineered hydraulic bubble roof you’ve ever seen. If you love outrageous hot rods, classic concept cars, and automotive myths that refuse to die, you’re in the right place. Hit 👍 if this chrome fantasy made you smile, and don’t forget to subscribe 🔔 for more lost legends and fiberglass dreams. ─────────────────────────────── LINKS ─────────────────────────────── • 1962 Mysterion – RM Sotheby’s: https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/ca18/... ─────────────────────────────── IMAGE SOURCES ─────────────────────────────── This video contains historical and archival photographs from: – Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain, CC0, CC BY, CC BY-SA) – Flickr (licensed for commercial use / no known copyright restrictions) – Unsplash / museums / archives (CC0 or equivalent licenses) All images are used under their respective free licenses. 👉 Full credits with authors & links are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C... ─────────────────────────────── #ClassicCars,#HotRod,#CarHistory,#CustomCars,#AutomotiveLegends,#EdRoth,#Mysterion,#BubbletopCar,#TwinV8,#FiberglassHotRod