There is a similar type loop between old "British" racing cars I spent a fair amount of time driving cars from the 50 and 60s. The driving experience was a combination of boat/biplane/tractor. The little British cars had a certain sound that was correct and any variation from that sound was heart stopping. The best example from my experience happened on the Taconic Parkway. The sound shifted as the fan blades started to detach and fly off. I had no idea of the cause until I opened the hood.

Here is additional reading about mechanical things from a different era.

https://mossmotoring.com/manhattan-mechanic/

https://mossmotoring.com/souvenirs-and-socket-sets/

I'm sure non-british cars of that era are similar.