A Car Enthusiast's Journey through the Auto Industry with David Tillman and This Week In Auto History
About this episode
David Tillman, a weather forecaster and car enthusiast, shares his lifelong passion for automobiles, recounting his early experiences identifying cars by sound and smell. He discusses his work history in the auto industry, including roles at tire shops and his current vehicle, a 17-year-old GMC Yukon Denali. The episode also features a segment on auto history, highlighting significant automotive events and figures, including the first Chevrolet Camaro and the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. The conversation blends personal anecdotes with insights into the automotive world.
Ready for a joyride down memory lane and into the future of the auto industry? Climb in as we cruise through a discussion with Houston ABC Channel 13 weather forecaster and die-hard car enthusiast, David Tillman. David's fascinating journey takes us from his humble beginnings, obsessing over cars as a child, to his meteorological career that earned him an Emmy
In our Feature Segment, Konrad DeLong brings us 'This Week In Auto History' - a look back at the events that helped shape the auto world as we know it.
We also spare a moment to discuss the clever marketing strategies of Honda and Acura. This is not just a conversation about cars; it's an exploration of the journey, the mechanics, and the people that make the auto world go round.
All this and more on this episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk!
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Ford Mustang
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Chevrolet Corvette
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Chevrolet Camaro
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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
"...hey burned a lot of oil. In 1907, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost passed its 15,000 mile official trial with flying..."
Rolls-Royce Rolls Royce Silver
"...old up, so they burned a lot of oil. In 1907, the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost passed its 15,000 mile official trial with ..."
Delorean DMC-12
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Hyundai Genesis
"...ff Infinity. Now you have Hyundai, has kicked off Genesis and the success of some of those other upper luxu..."
Acura Integra
"...with Acura was it was known as the legend and the Integra. They weren't known as the Acura legend or the Ac..."
Acura Legend
"...legend and the Integra. They weren't known as the Acura legend or the Acura Integra, even though they were. The ..."
Ford Mustang GTD
"Ford, as we mentioned earlier, putting a $300,000, 800 horsepower halo atop its Mustang lineup, it's taking aim at European supercars. The Mustang GT-D revealed Thursday evening, billed as the most powerful street machine, legal pony car ever, and is based on the Mustang GT3 race car that will return to Le Mans. Ford says the car was entirely designed for performance."
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