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American cars, some great names, some not so much...

American cars, some great names, some not so much...

Car Torque with Matty J Oct 12, 2022 104 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion about American cars, featuring hosts Matty J and guests as they delve into their favorites, including Mustangs, Corvettes, and the significance of classic models like the Ford Model T. The episode highlights personal car updates, including Patrick's recent purchase of a Hilux and Mark's experiences with his vehicles. The group also debates the evolution of American muscle cars and their impact on automotive culture, while touching on electric vehicles and their future in the industry. The camaraderie and humor among the hosts make for an engaging listen.

Topics: american muscle cars ford mustang car updates electric vehicles classic cars car culture personal stories car maintenance buick grand national dodge charger
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Toyota Corolla

"...erwise, we're all good with the the Orion and the Corolla the other Corolla you never gonna have a problem ..."
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Ford Orion

"Yeah. But otherwise, we're all good with the the Orion and the Corolla the other Corolla you never gonna..."
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Ford Falcon

"... we've got right now because, yeah, we've got the Falcon. And then you've got the, MX-5 the Falcon B Store..."
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Toyota MR2

"...ke it, get a grocery bag in there, I'll bring the MR2 won't be much help. So, he'll be there for suppor..."
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Toyota Hilux

"...long as it's gone and I was on the hunt for a n60 Hilux. I like to inform everyone that I've purchased no..."
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Toyota Land Cruiser

"...re obviously am older brothers, got the 80 series Land Cruiser, the night, I brought it home. He's like I got a ..."
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Pantera

"...was James busily said, you forgot, like, d Tomaso Pantera and I'm like, oh, that's a cracker for for Italy...."
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Ford Model

"...But I think to start, I'd probably throw down the Ford Model T because it's kind of the oh gee, you know, it's..."
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Mustang Fox Body

"..., I've got you kind of like him a lot. I love the fox body Mustangs. I agree. So I would love a 93 SVT."
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Shelby GT500

"...y, they didn't really handles up, but now, like a GT500 or gt350r, is one of the one of the best year. Ro..."
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Pontiac Firebird

"...yeah, you gotta come Mauro. Yeah you got to go to Firebird. Yeah you got this and it's cool. You know there'..."
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Dacia Duster

"...though, The old cars, you know, Plymouth with the duster I think looks awesome. I love that car Dodge with..."
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Plymouth Barracuda

"...h challenges and charges. Then you got again, the Barracuda. There's just heaps of awesome. Muscle cars that ..."
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Dodge Charger

"... there was, you know, I was watching that a Dodge Charger and they grab them a big old, like seven liter, V..."
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Dodge Viper

"... an article and and It was about the Dodge, Dodge Viper. When I first came out, had 400 horsepower. All r..."
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Mitsubishi Lancer

"... driven. And he said he had a modified Mitsubishi Lancer. With, you know, with a, with a for G63, Big Turb..."
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Chevrolet Camaro

"...e VA so you know fairly big, I think like the 80s Camaros and stuff, you know, 5-liter V8 and they were ter..."
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Buick Grand

"...h is ugly. One of my favorite cards, all time the Buick Grand National especially especially in X former to spe..."
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Buick GNX

"... X former to specific experimental, which was the GNX. It's Darth, Vader's cars, everybody says black o..."
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Chevrolet Corvette

"...merican causally was quick. It was quicker than a Corvette and it was in, it was in like a, and your old man..."
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Tesla Model

".... I'd not being loud and obnoxious put any of the Tesla Model 3. Yeah, that again like I'm not particularly sup..."
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Tesla Model 3

"...not being loud and obnoxious put any of the Tesla Model 3. Yeah, that again like I'm not particularly super..."
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Tesla Model S

"...s he needs to Volvo XC fully recharge but the the model S that has web for The Roaster and stuff they were ..."
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Ford F100

"for you. Maddie tell me America. Ford. F100. Or yes. Nice."
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Ford GT40

"...sicker. You know, it wasn't a painting, which the GT40 being the over 400 horsepower v8 or and then the ..."
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Ford Gt

"...s Rob from rough ready? Yeah him him driving. The Ford GT, can seem like a cop and then gun it just reminds..."
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Dodge Challenger

"...ar. I would happily happily own one of those. The Challenger when that first came out. Oh, and even still, it ..."
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Challenger Hellcat

"... I saw one wasn't the demon. It was the okay. The Hellcat in green, a real nice, like lime green. It looked..."
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Cadillac Ctsv

"So tough through something called a Hellcat, dude charger? Yeah, PT Cruiser. CTS-V but not just any CTS-V in a wagon. Yeah, you know why ghen with"
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Chrysler PT Cruiser

"...h something called a Hellcat, dude charger? Yeah, PT Cruiser. CTS-V but not just any CTS-V in a wagon. Yeah, y..."
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Dodge Neon

"...d then we go, you can all agree with me the Dodge Neon. Yeah, thank you very much, everyone."
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Chevrolet Cobalt

"....0. Yeah, very files. The Dodge, sorry, the Chevy Cobalt SS. They, they went pretty hard. I thought they w..."
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Chrysler Crossfire

"... a card. Um, and that's pretty much. It Chrysler, Crossfire. Hmm, like the crosswire that's it."
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Mercury Marauder

"...bout what about the Ian from Mercury, the Mercury Marauder, Marauder. Yeah, what a name? Dude, there was bla..."
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Bmw 7

"...ew Matthew. It's one of two cars. I want to say a BMW 7 Series on the right track but no man I've got no ..."
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Bmw I8

"the right track? Okay? Oh, BMW I8. That's high-tech. Yeah. Got it."
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Mitsubishi Mirage

"...y transmission Choice was a CVT album, Mitsubishi Mirage? No, it's officially Mirage. Originally, I came w..."
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BMW M2

"give up. I give up. It was the BMW M2, you know, I did see that Lego extension on that...."
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