{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/171-cunningham-tears-heavy-breathing-and-box-flares","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/4b0db308/podcast/play/120978585/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2Febe4a071-9d25-52c6-e0d5-c0f9f9ab2caf.mp3","description":"This week Alex and Randy go over all their recent favorites from the site, talking along the way about a heavy-breathing Fairlane, the terrible-or-terrific teals of the early '90s, a bullet-riddled Jeep, a raft of special Z-cars, and one of our favorite sellers. They take a lengthy detour into oddball induction setups before returning to the special Cunningham race car on the site, which prompts memories of Alex's traumatic childhood visit to The Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum.Next, assumed clone status; missing a Rallye in Tahoe; a brief review of '80s box flares, followed by an about-face to perhaps the curviest car ever made; a solid parking lot scene on taco night; fulfilling a 60-year dream for Alex's dad; a visit to Charlie Goodman's place; Randy's upcoming pod episode with Rob Fisher ahead of our appearance at the Hillsborough Concours, the longest-running event of its kind in California; our July gathering at the Rose Cup at PIR (also the location of the first-ever BaT event); and this summer's BaT sponsorship of the vintage weekend festivities in Elkhart Lake.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:0:21  1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Hardtop K-Code 289 4-Speed and triple carb setup2:09  5k-Mile 2014 Ford Mustang GT Holman Moody TdF3:33  1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI 5-Speed6:29  1977 AM General M151A28:52  1972 Nissan Fairlady Z4329:07  Raffi user profile9:36  BaT Podcast Episode 48: “A Quiet Greatness” with Myron Vernis and Mark Brinker11:03 1970 Datsun 240Z Series I11:11  1970 Datsun 240Z Series I11:26  Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed12:44  BAT Podcast Episode 143: Design and Empathy with Raffi Minasian13:25 Ex–Briggs Cunningham 1961 Cooper Monaco Mk III and  LA Times GP photo16:31 Race Cars on BaT19:08  BaT Podcast Episode 76: Texas Legend: Jim Hall and his Chaparrals19:12  BaT Podcast Episode 58: Peter Egan on a Career at Large19:38  38-Years-Owned 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 4-Speed Conversion21:08  1969 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback 4-Speed21:52  32-Years-Owned 1989 Volkswagen Rallye Golf25:45  250+ MPH, Record-Setting 1993 Audi S4 6-Speed40:11  Live from the HMSA Portland Historic Races and Screaming V8’s at the 2012 Portland Historics and 2012 Portland Historics – Lessons Learned!Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community or an idea for our next game episode? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com!\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":18.84,"endTime":24.84,"type":"car","title":"1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Two-Door Hardtop K-Code 289 4-Speed","url":"/cars/ford/fairlane","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/1955_Ford_Fairlane_%286413209625%29.jpg","quote":"Wait, before I do anything else, did you see the 64 Fairlane 500 with the\n[25.4s] yes, but it has code 289.\n...\n[49.9s] So this is K code 289 with a four speed, but it has a six pack like Shelby spec.","canonicalId":"car:ford:fairlane","priority":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 is a mid-size muscle-era Ford, and the “K-Code 289” points to a high-performance 289 cubic-inch V8 option. 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The podcast is using it as a reference point in a naming/size comparison.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0"}},{"startTime":49.9,"endTime":57.1,"type":"term","title":"six pack","url":"/glossary/six-pack","quote":"So this is K code 289 with a four speed, but it has a six pack like Shelby spec.\n[57.1s] No, it's like a weird Shelby progressive linkage.","canonicalId":"term:six-pack","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “six pack” is a performance carburetion setup using three two-barrel carburetors on top of the engine. It’s commonly associated with classic Ford V8 performance packages because it can improve airflow and throttle response compared with a single carb.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “six pack” means the engine has three carburetors, and each one has two throttle barrels. More carburetors can help the engine breathe better, especially when you’re driving hard."}},{"startTime":57.1,"endTime":69.7,"type":"term","title":"progressive linkage","url":"/glossary/progressive-linkage","quote":"So this is K code 289 with a four speed, but it has a six pack like Shelby spec.\n[57.1s] No, it's like a weird Shelby progressive linkage.\n[60.0s] 32 barrels.","canonicalId":"term:progressive-linkage","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “progressive linkage” is the mechanical system that opens the carburetors in stages. Typically, it brings the first carb(s) in for light throttle and then adds the others as you press harder, helping the engine feel smooth at low demand while still getting full airflow at wide-open throttle.","simplifiedExplanation":"With multiple carburetors, you usually don’t want all of them opening at once. 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It’s known for performance parts under the hood, including a distinctive air cleaner shape. The podcast is describing that visible engine detail.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0"}},{"startTime":158.3,"endTime":162.0,"type":"term","title":"Thunderbolt clone","url":"/glossary/thunderbolt-clone","quote":"You do a Thunderbolt clone or you get a real Thunderbolt if you're some heavy hitter, there's those have gone through B.A.T.","canonicalId":"term:thunderbolt-clone","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “Thunderbolt clone” refers to building or modifying a car to resemble the Ford Thunderbolt drag-racing package. It’s an enthusiast term for a look-alike or spec-replica rather than an original factory Thunderbolt.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “Thunderbolt clone” means someone made a car that looks or is set up like a famous drag-racing Thunderbolt. It may not be the original factory Thunderbolt, but it’s trying to recreate the vibe/spec."}},{"startTime":169.7,"endTime":173.8,"type":"term","title":"K engine","url":"/glossary/k-engine","quote":"And sorry, I know the carbs aren't stocked to the car, but are they saying you could have gotten a K engine in one of these in 64","canonicalId":"term:k-engine","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“K engine” is shorthand for the Ford “K-Code” 289 V8 package used in certain 1960s Mustangs and Fairlanes. It indicates a specific factory high-performance engine specification rather than just any 289.","simplifiedExplanation":"In Ford-speak, “K-Code” (often said as “K engine”) means a specific higher-performance version of the 289 V8. 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It’s important because it suggests the car hasn’t been modified with a different gearbox."}},{"startTime":198.9,"endTime":203.1,"type":"term","title":"induction set up","url":"/glossary/induction-set-up","quote":"But the weirdo induction set up is like dealer is dealer. [203.1s] That's like TASCA would have loved that.","canonicalId":"term:induction-set-up","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An “induction set up” refers to how the engine draws in air—typically the intake system and related components that feed the cylinders. The host calls it “weirdo,” implying an unusual or enthusiast-specific configuration.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Induction” is how the engine gets air. The “induction set up” here means the intake/air-feeding parts, and they’re saying it’s an unusual version."}},{"startTime":203.1,"endTime":206.2,"type":"brand","title":"TASCA","quote":"That's like TASCA would have loved that. [205.0s] Totally TASCA. 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