Aston Martin Is Broken & the Worst Retro Cars
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The hosts dive into a relaxed, less structured format reminiscent of their earlier shows, sharing stories about rare cars like the Mallet Corvette and discussing the challenges of automotive tariffs affecting classic car imports. They emphasize integrity in sponsorships, highlighting their selective approach. The episode also touches on the value of supplemental vehicle history reports like Epic VIN, and the frustrations of tariffs on older vehicles. The casual banter and insider insights offer a blend of automotive passion, market realities, and personal anecdotes.
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Lamborghini 400 GT
"I was actually just looking at Lamborghini 400 GT interim at broad arrow that's a car that I really want I don't really care 350 400 interim whatever I don't know they're so beautiful such a beautiful body style"
The Lamborghini 400 GT Interim is an old, fancy car made in the 1960s. It's known for looking really nice and is a special kind of car called a grand tourer, which means it's good for long, comfortable drives.
The Lamborghini 400 GT Interim is a classic grand tourer produced by Lamborghini in the mid-1960s. It is known for its elegant body style and is considered a beautiful example of Italian automotive design from that era.
Chevrolet Corvette
"it was a mallet Corvette I'm like oh okay interesting so Chuck mallet is a tuner mostly GM products in I think Berea Ohio been around forever he was kind of one of the big three back in the 90s mallet Lingenfelter and Callaway doing the stroked engines for the Corvette C5 and they were you know lots of shootouts and stuff like that"
The Corvette C5 is a type of sports car made by Chevrolet between 1997 and 2004. It was faster and looked different from older Corvettes.
The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is the fifth generation of the Corvette sports car produced from 1997 to 2004. It introduced significant improvements in performance and design over previous generations, including a new LS1 V8 engine.
Mallet
"so Chuck mallet is a tuner mostly GM products in I think Berea Ohio been around forever he was kind of one of the big three back in the 90s mallet Lingenfelter and Callaway doing the stroked engines for the Corvette C5"
Mallet is a company that makes cars go faster by changing parts, mostly for GM cars like the Corvette.
Mallet is a tuning company known for modifying mostly General Motors vehicles, especially Corvettes. They are recognized for their performance upgrades and engine stroker packages.
stroker engine
"mallet Lingenfelter and Callaway doing the stroked engines for the Corvette C5 and they were you know lots of shootouts and stuff like that"
A stroker engine is a car engine changed to make it bigger and stronger, so the car can go faster.
A stroker engine is an internal combustion engine that has been modified by increasing the stroke length of the pistons, which increases engine displacement and typically results in more horsepower and torque.
Lingenfelter
"he was kind of one of the big three back in the 90s mallet Lingenfelter and Callaway doing the stroked engines for the Corvette C5"
Lingenfelter is a company that makes cars faster by changing engines and other parts, especially for GM cars like the Corvette.
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is a well-known American company specializing in high-performance modifications for GM vehicles, including engine stroker kits and tuning for Corvettes.
Callaway
"he was kind of one of the big three back in the 90s mallet Lingenfelter and Callaway doing the stroked engines for the Corvette C5"
Callaway is a company that makes Corvettes and other cars faster and more powerful.
Callaway Cars is a specialty automotive company known for tuning and modifying Corvettes and other GM vehicles, often focusing on increasing horsepower and performance.
horsepower
"they were all going for the most horsepower and blah blah blah so Chuck had the mallet 435 package C5 Corvette with a giant hood and some of them had a"
Horsepower is how strong a car's engine is. More horsepower means the car can go faster and be more powerful.
Horsepower is a unit of measurement for engine power, indicating how much work an engine can do over time. Higher horsepower generally means a car can accelerate faster and achieve higher speeds.
396 cubic inch engine
"it was a 396 cubic inch car not their standard 383"
This means the car has a big powerful engine that helps it go fast.
A 396 cubic inch engine refers to a large displacement V8 engine, often associated with high performance in classic American muscle cars. It is larger than the more common 383 cubic inch engine.
one-year only color
"it's light carmine red oh I was like oh is it a convertible yeah it is 98 one year only"
This means the car was painted a special color that was only available for one year, so not many cars have it.
A one-year only color means the car was offered in a specific paint color for just a single model year, making it rarer and potentially more collectible.
classic car
"my gosh I'm gonna get a refund for the classic car that I imported well it doesn't seem like that is actually to be the case"
A classic car is an old car that people like because it's rare or special. When you bring one from another country, there are rules and extra taxes you might have to pay.
A classic car is typically an older vehicle that is valued for its historical significance, rarity, or collectible status. Importing classic cars often involves special regulations and tariffs.
section 232 tariffs
"the Supreme Court did not cancel the section 232 tariffs which is what classic cars are imported under"
Section 232 tariffs are extra taxes the U.S. government puts on some imported things, like cars, to protect the country. If you bring a classic car from another country, you might have to pay these taxes.
Section 232 tariffs are U.S. import taxes imposed on certain goods, including automobiles, based on national security concerns. Classic cars imported under this section can be subject to these tariffs unless exemptions apply.
Formula One
"they sold the rights to the Aston Martin name to the Aston Martin Formula one team for 50 million pounds interestingly enough Lance or Lawrence stroll is the owner of both of those both Aston Martin and the Aston Martin racing team the Aston Martin racing team has become incredibly valuable since stroll has purchased it"
Formula One is a type of car race where the fastest and most advanced cars from around the world compete against each other on different tracks.
Formula One is the highest class of international single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. It features the fastest and most technologically advanced race cars competing in a global series of races.
AMG
"yeah they've been using a lot of AMG engines but so what so do a lot of other manufacturers"
AMG is a part of Mercedes-Benz that makes their cars faster and more powerful. Some other car makers use their engines to make their cars better.
AMG is the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz, known for producing powerful engines and sportier versions of Mercedes cars. Many manufacturers use AMG engines for enhanced performance.
Porsche 944
"... an Aston Martin is like saying just LS swap your 944 like yes it's an easy good answer but it doesn't..."
depreciation
"their problem is depreciation ah so Mercedes AMGs depreciate like crazy BMW M cars depreciate like crazy"
Depreciation means a car loses money as it gets older. Some fancy cars lose money faster than others when you try to sell them.
Depreciation refers to the loss of a vehicle's value over time. Luxury and performance cars often depreciate quickly, impacting their resale value.
Bentley
"Bentley Bentley's depreciate like crazy but Bentley and Rolls Royce have figured out their marketing"
Bentley makes very fancy and comfortable cars that are also quite powerful.
Bentley is a British luxury car manufacturer known for combining performance with opulent interiors.
Rolls-Royce
"Bentley and Rolls Royce have figured out their marketing because those owners just don't give a rip about depreciation"
Rolls-Royce makes the fanciest and most luxurious cars that are very expensive and special.
Rolls-Royce is a British luxury car brand known for ultra-luxurious vehicles with exceptional craftsmanship.
Porsche Cayenne
"well it's you're getting in the family you're being able to buy other cars and you know the people buying the McCons and the Cayenne's and Panamera's don't care because those are just appliances but the special cars the GT cars the turbos people expect to make money on so that is a normal expectation"
Porsche Panamera
"well it's you're getting in the family you're being able to buy other cars and you know the people buying the McCons and the Cayenne's and Panamera's don't care because those are just appliances but the special cars the GT cars the turbos people expect to make money on so that is a normal expectation"
911 Porsche Gt3
"... lose that are calculating going well if I buy a Porsche GT3 touring I can make a hundred grand on it so Aston..."
Aston Martin Db7
"...uyers you know the buyers are just not paying up Aston Martin DB7 GT 64 manual cars in the US compare that to a Fer..."
Ferrari 550
"...DB7 GT 64 manual cars in the US compare that to a Ferrari 550 which I would argue it's better than that Ferrar..."
Aston Martin Vanquish
"... all day long at DB7 GT is 50 to 80 Aston Martin vanquish first gen that was early 2000 supercar that is a ..."
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
"...ave the DBAR1 and the what's the one that did the V12 Vantage with the Zagato body on it I don't remember what..."
Aston Martin DB9
"...os yep then the newer stuff you have V12 Vantage DB9 stick DBS okay so Aston Martin needs to start bu..."
Porsche 959
"... not even manufacturers but like Canepa is doing 959 SCs and they're charging 3x well not 3x probably ..."
Porsche Carrera GT
"...ns to the point where people are looking at like Carrera GT recommissions and they're saying they're paint to..."
opulence
"Bentley and the Rolls is the the opulence and the and you know you you don't care you buy it because it's the best"
Opulence means the car is very fancy and made with the best materials to be super comfortable and nice.
Opulence in automotive terms refers to the luxuriousness, richness, and high-quality materials and craftsmanship in a vehicle.
motorsport heritage
"Porsche there's the the motorsport there's the the care they take to continue making parts and the reliability they really ground themselves on that Ferrari it's everything with the brand the motorsport history"
Motorsport heritage means a car company has a history of racing and winning, which makes their cars special.
Motorsport heritage refers to a car brand's history and achievements in competitive racing, which often influences their car design and brand image.
Aston Martin Valkyrie
""...and like the the the Valkyrie it it I went to Nimza Race at Watkins Glen last year the Valkyrie sounded so good and it because it is a screaming V12...""
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a very special and rare car with a powerful 12-cylinder engine. It's designed to be extremely fast and sounds amazing, like a race car you can drive on the street.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a limited-production hypercar developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, featuring a naturally aspirated V12 engine and advanced aerodynamics aimed at delivering Formula 1-like performance on the road and track.
V12 engine
""...the Valkyrie sounded so good and it because it is a screaming V12 and a pack of like six cylinders I love flat sixes...""
A V12 engine is a type of car engine with 12 cylinders that work together to make the car very powerful and smooth when it runs.
A V12 engine has twelve cylinders arranged in two banks of six, providing smooth power delivery and high performance, often used in luxury and high-performance cars.
flat six engine
""...and a pack of like six cylinders I love flat sixes but still like the hearing a V12 on the racetrack again was so good...""
A flat six engine is a type of engine where six cylinders lie flat and opposite each other. This helps the car handle better and run smoothly.
A flat six engine is a horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine known for its low center of gravity and smooth operation, famously used by Porsche in many of their sports cars.
VIN numbers
"...I went through all of the VIN numbers of all the S manual roadsters and manual coupes and literally 33% of them were still with the original owner..."
A VIN number is like a car's fingerprint. It helps people know exactly which car it is and its history.
VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number, a unique code assigned to every vehicle for identification purposes. It is used to track ownership, history, and authenticity of a car.
Ferrari F355
"...a yellow 355 burlin netta for a client I'm sorry f355 that distinction is important because the f355 i..."
Ferrari 355
"this is the ad 355 renowned as the best 355 replica ever produced sporting real Ferrari wheels real Ferrari glass oh that's expensive god you could have bought a 355 the cost of that"
The Ferrari 355 is a famous sports car that many people admire for its looks and speed. Some companies make copies of it called replicas.
The Ferrari 355 is a mid-1990s sports car known for its performance and design. It is often used as a benchmark for replicas due to its iconic status.
supercharged
"the engine is a 3.8 supercharged v6 3.8 liter you already said that out of a Pontiac Grand Prix"
A supercharger is a device that helps the engine get more air so it can make more power and go faster.
Supercharging is a method of forced induction where a compressor increases the amount of air entering the engine, boosting power output. It is driven mechanically by the engine, providing immediate boost.
Pontiac Grand Prix
"out of a Pontiac Grand Prix always a Pontiac as well as the interior over 40k was invested in building this vehicle"
The Pontiac Grand Prix is a type of car that had a strong engine which can be used in other cars to make them faster.
The Pontiac Grand Prix is a mid-size car produced by Pontiac, often equipped with V6 or V8 engines. Its 3.8-liter supercharged V6 engine is known for reliability and power.
replica car
"99% of people cannot distinguish that this car is a replica car is the exact dimensions matching the real thing except it's not because just like every other one when you look at it looks like it got squished"
A replica car is a copy of a famous car made to look just like the original, but it might have different parts inside.
A replica car is a vehicle built to closely resemble another, often expensive or rare, car. Replicas may use different mechanical components but aim to match the original's appearance and dimensions.
kit car
"yeah so if you want a car that 99% of people can't tell the difference you can buy this 355 kit car because all the molds are taken from the real car yeah that's what they all say"
A kit car is a car you build yourself from parts that look like a real, expensive car. Sometimes they look very close but aren't the real thing.
A kit car is a vehicle that is sold as a set of parts to be assembled by the buyer, often replicating the appearance of a more expensive or rare car. Kit cars can vary in quality and authenticity.
Aston Martin DB5
"...em since like 2014 it's like a Nuvo Aston Martin DB5 yeah I kind of the interior is kind of meh but it..."
Alpine A110
"they've aged a second time what what do we think are the best heritage uh designs retro designs whatever uh I'm gonna start with a newer car the Alpine a 110 oh is just pulling in a very sort of a secure one out chef's kiss yeah I would probably buy one if they well if they came in a stick"
Ford Thunderbird
"...nd then also they had a stick I'd buy one uh Ford Thunderbird that was a iconic one 2002 Ford Thunderbird that..."
Porsche Boxster
"...g that one out that's one of my top picks Porsche Boxster who is that a bad one no I think that's good I j..."
Mercedes-Benz SLK
"...ll the car I mean BMW did the Z3 Mercedes did the SLK and Audi did the TT all like wildly different bu..."
Chrysler PT Cruiser
"...e like Carrera GTS so good so so good so good um PT Cruiser I'm gonna actually give that a thumbs down I kin..."
Chevrolet HHR
"...ere's a lot of them and I just wouldn't touch the HHR glad it exists I think it's bad also the HHR was..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...l advisor perfect uh let's see the Volkswagen new Beetle oh I have that one on my list that was awesome t..."
Plymouth Prowler
"...os of these for the video my goodness uh Plymouth prowler uh thumbs up grudgingly yes Ethan is what you kn..."
Dodge Viper
"...he Toyota classic what I'm getting educated dodge viper gts and for that matter rt10 dodge viper now the..."
Shelby Daytona
"...at the gts blue with white stripes and you think Shelby Daytona coupe but that is not what the original inspirati..."
Chrysler Daytona
"...gts blue with white stripes and you think Shelby Daytona coupe but that is not what the original inspirati..."
Porsche 911
"... yeah that's pretty sweet how about every Porsche 911 ever made oh big thumbs up who who right here be..."
Mini Coopers
"...they never stopped there was no brake or anything mini coopers yeah that gives a thumbs up sure yeah but i thin..."
Ford Mustang
"...rother ford was cooking in the 2000s because the Mustang the 05 Mustang was so incredible and they're stil..."
Dodge Charger
"...enger i feel like we can group the challenger the charger and the Camaro into the same like they're all th..."
Dodge Challenger
"...t's very true same thing with Corvettes uh dodge challenger the 08 challenger i feel like we can group the ch..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"... we can group the challenger the charger and the Camaro into the same like they're all that era of them r..."
Dodge Magnum
"...was kind of like you brought back the name dodgy magnum that was kind of cool yeah throwback wagon uh he..."
Honda Odyssey
"...carolina thank you john no ex-wife nope uh honda odyssey nope because they have a wife and kids um is it ..."
Chevrolet Beretta
"...nto it and this car is not worth it uh chevrolet beretta no but man that's a good guess nice no it's a to..."
Honda Accord
"... satisfy my confusion um what is it like a honda accord a silver passenger vehicle no uh god i have no id..."
Mercedes-Benz Eclass
"from erin tulen business viz nas strictly business here uh ucon no oh that means i'm really far off this is a like an e-class nope uh business business business is this an ultima i think more like risky business oh it's a 928 serious business no but wow it is uh looks like a"
Porsche 928
"...ie so yep um i think so at gooding there's a roof 928 which i did not know existed and that's the only..."
Porsche 968
"three three it's only a race car this livery's fantastic it's like really stored even then i still don't think a 968's gonna hit a million bucks yeah and that seems insane so race car is great provenance it was raced by you know jergen heywood or whatever and uh anybody no no oh my gosh"
Ferrari 360
"... yeah the under the one i think is undervalued uh ferrari 360 challenge stradale in rosa scuderia which is the..."
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