Hi, Dave -
Ya, it's a retired, rich English guy with a lot of property and time to play. He built this 20 story trebechet with which he hucks flaming pianos and one small compact car. He shoots a hole in the windshield with his rifle in order to get the cable attached.
He is still not impressed with it, though....he wants to build one massive enough to throw a double decker bus!

My new hero.