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A lively, puzzle-like chat centers on a rumored last-minute paint job for a rare 1927 Duesenberg Model X sedan destined for a major auto show. The hosts compare color histories and period details, debating what the car’s original finish might have been and how it evolved across references. The conversation also veers into pop-culture car art, drawing parallels between growing up with Moon Eyes-style catalogs and meeting the people behind iconic monster-truck graphics.
Rose reveals the Grave Digger panel van's OG color scheme. Emily find's out what the first automotive metallic paint job was.
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last minute paint job
"Emily BB17: So this guy was saying. That, a car was getting a last minute paint job for a late twenties or early thirties major auto show."
A “last minute paint job” implies the car was being prepared for an event on a tight schedule, which can affect paint quality and long-term durability. For show cars, timing matters because paint needs proper curing and sometimes multi-step refinishing. Rushed work can lead to issues like poor adhesion, uneven gloss, or color mismatch.
all original unrestored
"Emily BB17: Uh, he saw a 27 Dusenberg model X sedan, all original unrestored car, and it was faded green with a very fine, almost pearlescent metallic finish."
“All original, unrestored” describes a collector car that has not been refinished or rebuilt back to a like-new condition. In the classic-car world, originality can be a major value driver because it preserves factory materials, finishes, and wear patterns. It also helps historians and buyers judge authenticity.
pearlescent metallic finish
"Emily BB17: Uh, he saw a 27 Dusenberg model X sedan, all original unrestored car, and it was faded green with a very fine, almost pearlescent metallic finish."
That phrase describes a paint that can look like it changes slightly in color or brightness when you move around it. It’s made with special pigments, so it can look really “deep” in the light. Even if the paint is faded, you can sometimes still see that effect.
A pearlescent metallic finish is a paint style that uses special pigments to create a color-shifting, luminous effect depending on lighting and angle. Collectors and restorers often describe these finishes in detail because they can be hard to replicate accurately. The mention of “almost pearlescent” suggests the car’s faded paint still shows that depth.
Tesla Model X
"...as private. Emily BB17: Uh, he saw a 27 Dusenberg model X sedan, all original unrestored car, and it was fa..."
The Tesla Model X is an electric SUV, meaning it runs on electricity instead of gasoline. It’s designed to carry people and cargo like a typical family SUV, but with an electric motor. People may bring it up because it’s a well-known electric vehicle model.
The Tesla Model X is an all-electric SUV built by Tesla, known for its family-friendly size and advanced tech features. It often comes up in discussions because it represents how electric powertrains are applied to larger, practical vehicles rather than just smaller cars. In a podcast context, it may be mentioned alongside other notable vehicles to highlight rarity, ownership stories, or the variety of cars people collect or talk about.
Moon Eyes catalog
"Emily BB17: I just think like he is really nice and In the same way that it was cool to grow up drawing things out of the Moon Eyes catalog."
Moon Eyes is a brand tied to car culture—especially custom cars and hot-rod style. The speaker is saying they grew up looking at that catalog and it influenced what they liked about cars. It’s like a “style inspiration” source.
The Moon Eyes catalog is associated with the Japanese car culture brand Moon Equipped/Moon Eyes, known for custom hot rods, street culture, and merchandise. Mentioning the catalog is a clue that the host is talking about growing up around that visual/style influence. It’s more about cultural context than a specific car or part.
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