{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Battle of the Decades - 50th Show Special","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/battle-of-the-decades-50th-show-special","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308382/episodes/18730743-battle-of-the-decades-50th-show-special.mp3","description":"We’ve got to 50! After two years of arguing, somehow Max and Matt have made it to FIFTY episodes! Blimey. To celebrate, they're finally getting a divorce. Only joking! They're having a super extra special high octane heated debate on what's the BEST decade for classic cars? It's an extended edition of The Tyre Kickers as a special punishment beating for you, our loyal listener, who has stuck with us through lots of torrid nonsense and the occasional laugh. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy it. Spoiler alert - we may finally agree on something! Send a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025"},"annotations":[{"startTime":9.1,"endTime":12.0,"type":"concept","title":"classic cars","url":"/glossary/classic-cars","quote":"This is The Tire Kickers, classic car chat with Max and Matt.","canonicalId":"concept:classic-cars","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Classic cars are older vehicles, typically 20 years or older, that are valued for their historical significance, design, and rarity. They often require special maintenance and are popular among collectors and enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Classic cars are old cars that people like because they look cool or are special. 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