The Thing About Cars

The Thing About Cars hosts Robert M. Kennedy, a lifelong Mustang enthusiast and author of the comprehensive automotive history Mustang Unbridled. The conversation covers Mustang history from its 1962 concept origins through the modern S650 generation, Kennedy's research methodology, surprising discoveries during writing, and his perspective on the Mustang's evolution and future. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

TTAC welcomes Jack from the YouTube channel Number 27 to the table today! Ben's a huge fan of Number 27 so he has trouble restraining himself talking with one of his heroes, while Dave is titillated by Jack's accent. Jack tells us about how his channel has changed over time and grown to become a full-time job, and what a fun job! He gets to drive all kinds of cool and interesting cars as well as fettle his own projects. Mickey asks what makes a good episode and we learn how Jack not only makes his episodes interesting but also how he chooses his subjects. We all feel mutual envy for what cars can be had on each other's sides of the Atlantic. Jack knows all about Misty's favourite French sammiches and we commiserate on the idiocy of humans and the cars they choose. Tim's trivia question is educational as always, but Jack schools us even further on the subject! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

In this episode, the TTAC crew shares some of the scariest things they've encountered while driving at night, including a large sheet of plywood that nearly crashed into Dave's car, a mysterious "factory from hell" that turned out to be the Dallas Cowboys stadium, and Ben's harrowing experience getting lost in a convoy of tanks in the Mojave Desert. The group also discusses the history of the Ford E-Series van and engages in some lighthearted banter. Listeners are encouraged to share their own spooky driving stories. Overall, it's an entertaining and slightly unnerving look at the unexpected hazards that can arise on the open road. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Join hosts Mickey, Ben, Dave, and Tim as they chat with Autumn, Associate Curator at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Discover what makes the Peterson one of the world’s most respected car museums, from its legendary lowrider exhibits to the hidden treasures in its vault. Autumn shares behind-the-scenes insights on how exhibits are chosen, the intersection of cars and culture, and why even non-car enthusiasts will find something to love. Plus, don’t miss the trivia showdown: Which car was briefly sold at Sears? Key Topics Discussed: The Peterson’s three-floor layout: history, industry, and artistry (including the famed lowrider exhibit). Behind the scenes: How exhibits are curated (spoiler: it’s not just about cars—it’s about storytelling). The Vault: A secret trove of 300+ cars, including presidential limos and race cars. Why cars are cultural artifacts: Autumn’s journey from anthropology to automotive curation. Funding the museum: Sponsorships, tire companies, and keeping corporate influence at bay. Trivia Time: Was it the Allstate, the Subaru 360, or the Nash Metropolitan sold at Sears? (Answer revealed in-episode!) Fun Moments: Dave’s obsession with driving gloves (and Ben’s hack for buying them cheap). The museum’s unexpected bestsellers: Peterson-branded socks (yes, really). Mickey’s dream of a Thing About Cars road trip to LA—with a Home Alone twist. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

In this lively episode of The Thing About Cars, the gang reunites with Dawn, who unveils her brand-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy. She shares her excitement about its retro design, dual sunroofs, Bose speakers, UV phone sanitizer, and even a hidden compartment perfect for valuables (or a shotgun, as the crew jokes). The conversation takes a hilarious turn as they discuss the car’s powerful seat coolers, earning comparisons to Japanese toilets. Meanwhile, Mickey dodges questions about his never-ending car-buying saga, while Misty threatens another rant about driver-assist features. The crew also tackles listener mail, including mysterious blue powder on cars and a frustrating AAA towing experience that left an elderly woman waiting nine hours in the heat. Trivia takes center stage as Tim quizzes the group on Chrysler’s "Safe Hold" feature—spoiler: it’s not hill assist, but an automatic parking brake to prevent rollaways (dubbed the "Anton feature" after a tragic Hollywood incident). Catch all the laughs, rants, and automotive insights in this episode, and stay tuned for upcoming guests and more madness! Highlights: Dawn’s Hyundai Santa Fe deep dive (00:26) Misty’s near-rant about driver-assist tech (02:35) The mystery of the blue car powder (25:41) AAA vs. insurance towing debate (29:45) Trivia fail: What is "Safe Hold"? (39:15) Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for more chaos and listener Q&A! 🚗💨 We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

In this deeply insightful and inspiring episode of The Thing About Cars, we welcome Dr. Bob McMahan, President of Kettering University—a revolutionary institution turning higher education on its head with a one-of-a-kind co-op model that combines rigorous academics with real-world engineering experience. Mickey, Misty, Ben, and Tim explore how Kettering’s approach creates professionals with not just degrees but patents, leadership roles, and two and a half years of experience before they even graduate. From the school’s roots in Flint, Michigan’s auto industry explosion to its modern-day global partnerships and pioneering programs that uplift underserved youth and inspire young women in STEM, Dr. McMahan pulls back the curtain on a model of education that’s working—and thriving. Also in this episode: The young woman who pivoted from French & sociology to suspension design wizardry A Cadillac with fins big enough to throw shade on your garage Flint’s surprising renaissance, from water scandal to whitewater parks Why humanities matter even in a hardcore engineering environment That time a physicist-art historian became a university president Plus: Kettering’s car culture is alive and well (and obsessed with vintage Cadillacs) Formula SAE, motorcycles, and the TR-6 that stole Bob’s heart Trivia: What do tetraethyl lead, R-12 refrigerant, and a tragic mechanical bed have in common? 🎓 Whether you’re a parent, a gearhead, or just someone who believes school should mean more than lectures and letter grades, this episode proves that education doesn’t have to be broken—it can just be reengineered. 📍Learn more at kettering.edu We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

In this hilariously sharp and candid episode of The Thing About Cars, Mickey and the gang unpack some seismic shifts in the world of Formula One. Is Lewis Hamilton really leaving Mercedes for Ferrari? Why did the FIA reject Andretti Global’s bid to become the 11th F1 team—and is there a whiff of politics and anti-American sentiment in the decision? We also check in on Phil the Ballard’s tumultuous love life, Misty rails against Ferrari’s questionable strategies (and perhaps their marinara-fueled pit lane choices), and the gang debates whether better speakers can actually improve your gas mileage. Spoiler: it’s not the speakers—it’s the noise cancellation masking the booms from fuel-saving engine functions. Plus: Oldsmobile’s surprisingly advanced powertrain history Car mechanic simulator therapy Misty Manhattan cocktail dreams And the true meaning of being “moderately Nito” Buckle up for an episode full of speed, sass, trivia, and the occasional reflective traffic cone heartbreak. 🎧 Brought to you by The Thing About Cars podcast — where the curves are sharp, and the commentary’s sharper. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

**The TTAC Crew get to talk with Alison Hill, an SCCA participant and instructor, to discuss motorsports, racing, and SCCA events and culture. ** We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

In this chaotic yet charming episode of The Thing About Cars, the gang checks in on everything from F1 drama to baked bean Furby rage. Mickey's trying to push out two episodes a week to catch up the podcast backlog (and avoid being haunted by guests), while Misty brings updates from the Dutch job market and the gridiron of Formula 1—complete with team infighting, rookie surprises, and scandalous rumors worthy of a soap opera. Meanwhile, Tim reports live from Road Atlanta during quiet hour “shush laps,” and Ben introduces a potential guest with a voice smoother than a freshly waxed Lotus. Also: MX-5s crash, F1 Academy penalizes a rising star for taking the checkered flag twice, and Misty experiences a full-on accent-induced meltdown at the hands of Irish and Scottish F1 pundits. Also in this episode: The bizarre rage inspired by clay-colored cars The MG resurrection project (plus a bonus parts car) Adam and Dera’s struggle against Forsyth County injustice Misty’s deep dive into motorsport gossip Upcoming guests and a potential F-series & MotoGP spin-off And Mickey’s unfiltered opinions about web design, podcast editing, and the merits of just wiping it all and starting fresh 👀 Plus: What the hell is up with a Furby made of baked beans? 🎙️It’s everything you expect from The Thing About Cars: a little speed, a lot of sarcasm, and more than a few surprises behind the wheel. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

This episode of The Thing About Cars features Annie Koehler, affectionately known as the "Hot-Rod Granny Annie." Annie shares her incredible journey from owning nearly 100 cars to driving dump trucks professionally, and now competing—and winning—in burnout contests well into her 80s. She tells us about her beloved 1957 Cadillac Series 62 DeVille, now modified with a 540-hp big block engine, and her epic 4,200-mile road trip across the American West. Annie also reflects on how car culture has changed since the 1950s, touching on everything from street racing to modern NASCAR. Looking ahead, Annie is preparing for the Rockabilly Ruckus event in Ohio, where she’ll hit the dirt and drag strips once again. She’s got a full calendar of local events, all while searching for a tire sponsor to keep her burnout dreams alive. Annie’s story proves that passion for cars doesn’t fade with age—in fact, it just gets louder and smokier! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Hope has a 1958 Desoto Firesweep that she bought in 2009. We find out what are the joys and troubles of owning a car from a brand that has been defunct for many decades. Hope lets us know where you may have seen her car before, if some of the work that it requires, currently allows it to be driven by Fred Flintstone, and what she's done in its back seat. Ben joins the party a little late as he is suffering from motorcycle lag, but he is able to offer some encouragement and hope to Hope. Our trivia question concerns Porsche's synthetic fuel. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We welcome David Kreidler, Senior Exhibits Curator for the Harley-Davidson Museum. Ben takes over for Tim with the trivia question, and our guest has his own trivia question too! We learn all about what goes into creating exhibits that reflect the history of Harley-Davidson and broader related topics as well. David has one of the best jobs around and clearly enjoys it. You'll definitely want to see the Harley-Davidson Museum after you hear this episode! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We welcome Tom Glatch to the table to discuss his book about American Motors Corporation, better known as AMC. AMC only lasted 34 years but it's a fascinating story full of interesting engineering accomplishments and business decisions. Nashes and Ramblers and Gremlins, oh my! You'll see AMC in a whole new light. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We welcome writer/photographer Tom Glatch, author of Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Cars and Mopar fan since childhood. Mickey thinks his dream-car is in the book. Misty is mourning fallen bollards. Ben confesses driving 100 MPH in his dad's beat-up Plymouth but luckily the statute of limitations has run out, and we even give the K-Car a little love. And if you didn't think that Plymouth Dusters were fun, wait'll you hear what Tim has has for our trivia question! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Film-maker Indy Saini joins us to tell us all about her film Women In The Front Seat, which is about a diverse group of women motorcyclists. They're all different, their bikes are different, their styles of riding are different- but they share the common bond of going places on two wheels. More than just a series of profiles, the film explores deeper motives and reasons for women to ride. These riders have embraced the joy of riding and it enhances their lives in amazing ways. It's raining men in Misty's world! Sometimes a Moon Pie is just a Moon Pie. Do you need a pit-crew to answer Tim's trivia question? Listen and find out!We chat with film maker Indy Saini about her multiple award winning movie about female motorcyclists: Women In The Front Seat. We learn about funding, filming and finding people to be in a documentary, as well as what traits the subjects of this film have in common. Our guest explains why her motorcycle is right for her and Misty's long history on motorized two wheel transport. Ben explains what the best riding position is and how it can help Mickey's back issues if he ever learns to ride, while Tim discloses his history of riding poorly. The gang discusses some of the best riding roads in Europe and the southeast US, as well as what to avoid on your journey. Our trivia question concerns the pedigree of NASCAR pit crews and we wonder whether their hips do or don't lie. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Our guest Brian Phillips and his uniquely named car tells us how he turned a traffic accident into getting a nicer car with an even more unique name via some friendly dealings with a pre-loved vehicle purveyor. We ponder the longevity of cars with cylinder deactivation. Misty and Tim talk about the peculiar events of the 2023 Las Vegas F1 race; regarding rules, flagging, staffing and scheduling. The gang discusses the city of Atlanta's Erica's law if it could lead to less automotive mayhem on the city's streets. We find out why it is hard to get a Tesla off a freighter in Sweden and why Coffee & Cars in Houston banned Camaros, Mustangs and Chargers (at least temporarily). Our trivia question is about the Solar Car Challenge. And Misty needs a wombat. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We're flying without a guest or a plan in this previously un-released vintage episode. Dave is befuddled, Misty is stabby, and Tim is racy! Ben had to miss this one and it's a damn shame because his father worked with the criminally insane and owned a pair of Alfa Romeos, both of which get mentioned in the trivia question. The shopping is fabulous in Tangent-Land! Why are we building more gas stations when EVs are on the rise? Mickey wants to see a doctor while charging an EV. We shame the French for their ham and cheese sammiches. Much rambling but it provides a look into our twisted psyches! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We welcome Rebecca Vollman to the table to learn all about her adventures in engineering! It's a fascinating tale based on the idea that life's too short to drive a boring car and she shares a lot of wisdom learned from seeing the automotive industry from the inside. Tim dials 911 for the trivia question. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Mickey gets to visit a meeting of the Georgia Automotive Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) and do some live recording on site. It was a wonderful experience. Mickey interviews Gaby Pierre, Strategy Lead and Senior Fellow of GNEM (Georgia Network for Electric Mobility), a think-tank housed at the University of Georgia focused on electric mobility and transportation innovation, research, and economic development around the state and beyond. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Dave is surprisingly mellow and Misty wonders why there are bells. Mickey has got a little list. Misty is steamed at Europe's left-lane bandits, and wonders if US drivers are driving plaid. Whose Schwartz is bigger? Dave's singing voice is unequaled! Ben is annoyed at the poor quality of US drivers, Dave clutches his pearls, and Mickey wonders why we need a check engine light and Dave says Mickey is the Susan Lucci of cars. Tim thinks we should all wear GoPros on our foreheads, oh my! Ben feels schadenfreude about the express lane, and knows how he can be obscenely rich with nothing but a red button. Special shout-out to our former panelist Beka in the trivia answers! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We welcome motorsports goddess Dystany Spurlock to the table, one of the fastest women on two wheels! She does some cool things on four wheels too, and we really enjoyed the conversation- she's so much fun! Her enthusiasm for motorsports is wonderfully contagious, so tune-in and enjoy the ride! Misty isn't moist for once, and Westy fans can rejoice the glorious return to USA. We had lots of fun going around the track for this episode, and no bollards were harmed! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

We're all in good form as we welcome Paul D'Orleans to the table to discuss all the things that turn his crank. He's into cars and motorcycles but mostly motorcycles, and has become a top-notch impresario for curated content relating to motorcycle history and culture, as well as being a really fun guy to talk with. His love of the subject is undeniably strong and infectious and he'll make you want a vintage motorcycle. If you're looking for endless fascinating rabbit holes of moto-history to explore, Paul's your man and he can tell a lot of great stories. Dave had 35 tabs open after ten minutes! Ben audibly drools over a 1928 Bugatti. Come along for the ride, it's a blast! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Misty is walking like an Egyptian away from Tim's Pharoah joke, and due to a guest who canceled we tackle other topics. We start out serious with the idea of putting anti-impaired driving interlocks in all cars but then we lighten it up with switching gears (not easy in Dawn's Mercedes, apparently), then shift into which country's cars are the most difficult to repair. Tim grew extra elbows to get to some spark plugs, while Ben contrasts the ease of working on different Lotuses. Misty relates it to her sewing machines, and Tim reels us all back in with a trivia question that relates boring industrial theory to cars. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website.

Do All Engineers Have Talking Frogs? The gang interviews Steven Tubbs from Kennesaw University's Formula SAE Team, a co-ed team of students who secure funding for, engineer, design, build, and race a small formula style car in intercollegiate competition. We find out what roles there are for team members getting degrees in engineering, whether is is mechanical, aerospace, electronic or materials, as well as those getting degrees in accounting, business, marketing and management. Graduates who participate in Formula SAE strengthen their skill set and, much like an internship, can help blaze a path to getting a job in their field of choice, which can be anything from working for auto manufacturers, or even for professional race teams in Formula 1, IndyCar, IMSA and NASCAR, plus work in non-automotive fields. We find out how to test race car aerodynamics using a Ford F350, when and when not to use A.I., and how the team members gain skills in team building, leadership training and giving presentations. Unfortunately, Trivia Czar Tim couldn't join this episode as he was fulfilling his Papal Nuncio duties. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

F.I., F1, and tires, tyres, tires! In this episode, we find out why tires used to be white and why restaurants have Michelin stars. In other tire topics, Tim remembers the F1 tire wars of the early 2000's and how it led to the US Farce 1 GP of 2005. We contemplate the long lead times of getting repair parts for newer cars from a dealer. Ben, on the other hand, can get all of the parts for his 1972 Lotus in 3 days. Suzanne has issues with her Jeep's aftermarket fuel injection system. Suzanne is trying to enter the all women's Rebel Rally in California next year. Mickey is torn between getting a 2017 MX5 or Fiat 124 Spider; or maybe a Hemi Charger / Challenger. Misty claims she can get a sewing loom into her MX5, but is that why she looks like she just got back from a killing spree? We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Mickey cleans out his inbox of random topics that he's collected over the last couple of weeks. In this week's TTAC, Tim starts the show with an intriguing Italian trivia question. Ben digs into how car drivers are revving up inflation. Not enough men prioritize stimulating Dave, and "dicknugget" becomes a TTAC term of art. The team digs into the Consumer Reports annual Car Issue and their alleged "Top Brands." We hope everyone enjoyed British Car Day in Suwanee on May 19th. Misty has a fabulous fish and chips recipe. Misty gushes on Lando in a "super cute" F1 update. And, "magma!" We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

There is no more Georgia story than "I went to buy a tractor, and brought home a car." After a strange discussion of supply deliveries to a brothel in Amsterdam, we welcome back our old friend Greg Hinze to discuss rehabilitating his MG Midget. We leverage Misty's knowledge of rehabilitating sewing machines and looms to rebuild a Midget! Ben has notes on using superglue, condoms and diaphragms to get the car running. Mickey tries desperately to keep us on topic, but all we could agree to is that Greg must not name the car Bridgette the Midget. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Mickey confesses Ford-lust, but it wasn't enough to entice our guest to show up. Misty shifts wet noodles trying to haul a loom across The Netherlands and learns what we all knew already: she won't like any car as much as her MX-5. Cognitive issues going from one car to another has Ben using his wipers to signal turns, while Misty's car has lady-humps to guide the way. Tim has the rational and historical perspectives as always, and we learn about the automotive origins of QR codes. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Tim tells us more than we need to know about brakes, and Dave reveals why Italian cars got him a restraining order. Mickey wants to impulse-buy a car, and Misty thinks he's over-thinking it. Should he buy an El Camino? We hope The Muppets don't sue us! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We get off to a depraved start with a quick discussion of non-automotive products from automotive companies, such as magic wands and earth-movers. We're also happy to announce that VW have brought back their currywurst! Mickey is planning to go car-shopping and the list of things to look at is getting crazy. Things devolve quickly as usual. We give Italian and French cars some love, despite (or because of?) French weirdness. Grand Trivia Auto keeps on truckin' and the stirrups are enormous!! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We meet Susanne, who has recently competed in the 2023 Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. This is an ISO 14001 certified rally raid in which all of the drivers and navigators are women. They compete to drive on or off-road to multiple way points each day in the shortest distance possible, without using GPS. We find out what vehicles are the most popular to use and where to find them, how to communicate where few people speak English, how to navigate without GPS, how much does this cost and how does one get started in learning how to drive in this kind of event? Our trivia question concerns automotive production in Delaware. As a bonus, we find out what is the best kind of cheese if you are lactose intolerant. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Loxley Brown returns and almost makes Dave go straight! Some of the girls from Club Athena regales us with her experiences at Indy in the DHL-sponsored experience that Loxley announced a couple of episodes ago. Too many interesting moments to detail in a short description, so enjoy! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Mick Opalak tells us about his experiences driving in the 24 Hours of Lemons, which is probably the mostest funnest racing series EVER! Misty enjoys a sausage-fest and Dave calls Human Resources about it. Tall tales abound, as does the spirit of camaraderie! Wanna be a race driver but don't have any motorsports connections? This is the race for you! Waffles never tasted so fast! Can the TTAC crew be tech inspectors for this thing? We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Misty isn't moist but Tim is damp. A chinese EV-prototype is built on the last remnants of Saab's engineering and we're OK with talking about unsprung mass. Misty updates us about what's going on in F1, including the latest indignity suffered by Phil the bollard, female progress in F3, and Danica Patrick's anti-progress comment. We discuss problems with towtrucks and get into price-differences for auto parts and what you're really paying for. Grand Trivia Auto keeps on truckin! And if you're a manufacturer of bollards, please sponsor us! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dave is abnormally normal, Mickey and Misty have power washer issues, and Ben may have had a close encounter with an airbag. Loxley Brown joins us to share all the news about the big things happening with Athena Racing, but not without giving Dawn an awkward moment of silence. Loxley's big news is that her girls get to go to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and see how everything works behind the scenes and meet some drivers. Big props to DHL for making it happen! Athena Racing/Club Athena is an excellent STEM college-sprep program for girls that you should check out and support! They're doing great things. We also discuss what foods we have in our cars' gloveboxes. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We welcome Bob Hall back to the show! Misty is knitting a gay blanket, and Tim gets us going with a very technical trivia question about a fictional car. Bob has lots of interesting perspectives about product planning and new vehicular technologies while Misty has a moment about her MX-5, Dave's car is DAMN WOKE!, and Mickey wants a pocket-nuclear weapon. Ben is stuck in traffic. Bob knows a thing or two about '58 Plymouths. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We speak with professional photographer and author Richard Prince about how he turned his love for cars into a career. His new book - Corvette 70 Years: The One and Only - covers all 8 generations of America's first sports car and he talks to us about how his passion for Corvettes started, his favorite cars and what's in his garage (not all of them are Corvettes!). We also find out what car is too valuable to race, who Richard's clients are, and what kind of outlaw Richard is (or is not). Misty wants to go to Spa, and we're not talking about hot-tubs. Mickey has serious camera-envy. Richard has done a lot of fun things and has been to a lot of cool places and we wish we had all day to talk about it! If you're interested in Corvettes, you need his book. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Keis, Corvettes and Cappuccinos We discuss what it takes to bring in a car to the USA that is not already sold here by the manufacturer. What if you want to bring in that Lada, Nissan Skyline, Porsche 959, Honda Acty or Suzuki Cappuccino into the the USA? Is it better to order up a new one, get a used one or get an "antique" one? Can you do this yourself or should you get a broker? What legal stipulations must one follow to get it through customs? Does it take Bill Gates levels of money to do this? In our trivia question, we find out what was the only year without a Corvette? Misty admits to being late, but the test came back negative... We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Cars from the 1950's and 60's that you've probably never heard of. Do you think you know about classic cars? What about rare cars? Some car buffs might recognize the brands Frazier or Devin but mention "Grantham" and they might think you are talking about Downton Abbey. What about Allied, Glasspar, Ferber, LaDawri or Voodoo? We speak with Geoff Hacker and Mike Puma of Undiscovered Classics about their passion for limited production vehicles from the 1950's and 60's. We find out about sports cars, streamliners, RV's and even race car transporters that were conceived and built by individuals and small companies with bodies typically made from fiberglass. Join us to learn about our guests and their passion for finding, researching and restoring these sometimes one-of-a-kind gems. You'll find out the history of these cars, what they do to restore and then display them at internationally recognized events such as Pebble Beach or Amelia Island. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dan Plan from the Midwest Racing Connection, an expert on short track racing, visits the gang on Dawn's birthday and sees us at our befuddled best. Dawn relives her 21st birthday. Misty's new nickname is "Racing Nugget." We start a conspiracy theory that JFK was killed by Mr. Bean. Phil the Bollard survives bollard carnage. And, we learn which car featured the first production turbocharged engine. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We apologize in advance for our our kitchen apparel fashion tips. With a three of our crew missing, the remaining cast members try to channel our missing mates (seance not included.) We discuss the action and results of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race, which leads to creating The Thing About Cars Drinking Game. A tip of the hat is given to Mazda for supporting the classes of road racing that feed the pro classes. We chastise hypermilers who block traffic while admit to doing a bit of guilty hypermiling ourselves and talk about their competitions. The truth about what Mickey has in common with Betty White and Norman Rockwell is brought to light while pondering why his current Honda might be getting poor MPG's. Our trivia question is about Nissan / Datsun Z cars. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ben's buddy Derek tells us about his road trips around the world. Namibia! West Africa! Kazakhstan! Connecticut! What do they have in common? You can find warm Coca-Cola everywhere in the world! We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On FI, Fuel Economy and Wafflehomes! Misty gets a surprise shipment from the states! The panel digs deep into the global socio-political implications on the "girlificiation of F1." Ben tees up a discussion on the closing of environmental loopholes for vehicles over 4,000 pounds. Ben teaches us how to hotwire a care through any exposed wire bus. And, Tim, teases us with what standard piece of equipment may not be available in future cars for sale in America. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Nobody here but us cheeckens with Micky away on the west coast. Misty is still moist, Dave drives the Grand Trivia Auto, and Ben pretends to know how to host a podcast. Tim staggers in late as we discuss how to get us all over to Paris for the big international hot-dang auto show next year. Those aren't pillows! Which of us speaks the worst French? How much escargot can we eat in a Peugeot? Is it equipped with a steinschlagschutzhulle? We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Misty sets a new record for getting to moist, our guest is a no-show, and Dave sheds some light on J.D. Power. We explore our peanut-fetish before moving on to some listener questions, but the peanut-cheese just won't go away. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Mickey is going to send Misty a mystery-box and also announces that he's purchased a house that will eventually have his dream-garage, and we're all waiting for the garage-warming party! Yelotus makes its first car-show appearance. Dawn wants to know if a fuel-additive that promises to make a car with a bad catalytic converter pass an emissions test is legit, and F1 gets historic with three red flags. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Loxley Browne of Club Athena makes a quick visit to talk about a special event in partnership with DHL and Andretti Autosport. Seven dedicated “Athenians” will be chosen to spend two days trackside with Andretti and DHL Express team members as they learn from industry experts and have fun with hands-on experiences.   Girls interested in joining the program can apply for membership at ClubAthena.org. The deadline for selection in the DHL - Andretti – Club Athena program is July 30. Members who are selected will be notified on July 31st.  We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Our guest no-shows, so the panel goes on a corvette-conversational-out-of-body experience. Where did the GM "bow tie" logo come from? When was the first Corvette produced? What cities are home to Corvette assembly facilities? What city is the home to the most Corvettes? Mickey, Dawn, Misty, Ben and Dave longingly over Corvettes they have known and love. Misty continues to contemplate Claudette's future. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Misty's in a mood; can she get a new MX-5 or upgrade her existing one before she "meets Sarah?" (Plus a secret message in Dutch.) What have cars been used for other than transportation and sport? If you were forced to drive a fast Ford for four hours in a traffic jam, which would it be? Some impromptu air travel advice. Importing vehicles and M.O.T. inspections. Plus, we find out what's a Moroni Label. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Returning guest Dean Case tells us about his involvement with the Society of Automotive Engineers' student programs including racing. If you or someone you know is interested in a career in automotive engineering, you should listen to this. Tim searches for Sasquatch but finds a Fratzog instead. We welcome your support via Patreon and your questions and feedback via our website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.