Dive into a lively conversation about vintage Ferraris, including the tactile joy of classic switches and the unique driving experience of the Ferrari 512 BBI. The hosts discuss Sammy Hagar's impressive car collection, the challenges of maintaining rare cars, and the financial decisions involved in preserving automotive legacies. They also explore Magnus Walker's Porsche auction and the growing issue of counterfeit automotive parts, highlighting a detailed spark plug authenticity test. The episode blends car culture, personal stories, and practical advice for enthusiasts navigating the world of classic and collectible cars.
"Maybe he wants to reduce the space, the Haggerty Builder, whatever his insurance bill is."
Hagerty is a company that helps people protect their special and old cars with insurance made just for those kinds of vehicles.
Hagerty is a well-known insurance company specializing in classic car and collector vehicle insurance. They offer policies tailored to the unique needs and values of vintage and specialty cars.
The Porsche 924 is a sports car made by Porsche that has its engine in the front and drives the rear wheels. It was a more affordable Porsche made in the late 1970s and 1980s.
The Porsche 924 is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car produced by Porsche from 1976 to 1988. It was Porsche's entry-level model during its production and is known for its balanced handling and affordability compared to other Porsche models.
"You know what if a 924 turbo really clean? Yeah, I mean, I get it."
The Porsche 924 Turbo is a faster version of the 924 because it has a turbocharger, which helps the engine make more power.
The Porsche 924 Turbo is a higher-performance variant of the 924, featuring a turbocharged engine that significantly increases power output. It is a sought-after model among enthusiasts for its improved performance over the base 924.
"You know, the 944s are starting to go up too. You find a nice turbo example of that."
The Porsche 944 Turbo is a sporty car with a turbocharger that makes the engine more powerful. It was made in the 1980s and is loved for how well it drives.
The Porsche 944 Turbo is a turbocharged version of the 944 sports car, produced in the 1980s. It features a turbocharged inline-four engine and is known for its excellent balance and performance, making it a popular classic Porsche.
"250.8 928 926. 253.8 So he's got he's got a 1989 24 turbo. 258.4 He's got an 04 911 GT3. 261.4 Wow. 262.1 I think that one's modified. 263.6 He's got a 95 968 a 66 911. 269.9 Looks like a pretty clean car. 271.8 Yeah, 78 928. 274.2 I don't think that's a 928 s. 277.3 He's got a couple of 928s."
The Porsche 928 is a luxury sports car with a V8 engine in the front. It was made to be more comfortable and easier to drive than some other Porsche models.
The Porsche 928 is a grand tourer produced from 1978 to 1995, featuring a front-mounted V8 engine and a distinctive hatchback design. It was intended to be a more luxurious and comfortable alternative to the 911.
"He's got a 95 968 a 66 911. Looks like a pretty clean car. Yeah, 78 928. I don't think that's a 928 s. He's got a couple of 928s. Yeah, another 60s a 65 911 another 968. So as the 968 is that's a continuation from the 944s, right?"
The Porsche 968 is a sports car that came after the 944. It has its engine in the front and drives the rear wheels, with a four-cylinder engine that makes it fun to drive.
The Porsche 968 is a sports car produced from 1992 to 1995, considered the successor to the 944. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with a four-cylinder engine, and is known for its refined handling and balance.
"He's got a 95 968 a 66 911. Looks like a pretty clean car. Yeah, 78 928. I don't think that's a 928 s. He's got a couple of 928s. Yeah, another 60s a 65 911 another 968."
The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car with its engine placed behind the seats. It's been made for many years and is loved for how it drives.
The Porsche 911 is an iconic sports car known for its rear-engine layout and distinctive design. It has been in continuous production since the 1960s and is highly regarded for its performance and driving experience.
"There's so much stuff, brake calipers.
My man, tons of seats."
Brake calipers are parts that help stop the car by pressing brake pads onto a spinning disc. This makes the car slow down or stop safely.
Brake calipers are components of a disc brake system that squeeze the brake pads against the brake rotor to slow down or stop the vehicle. They play a crucial role in vehicle safety and braking performance.
"Trans axles, complete engines or at least almost.
Short blocks, long blocks, yeah."
A trans axle is a part that connects the engine to the wheels and helps the car move. It includes both the gears and the axle in one piece.
A trans axle combines the transmission and the axle into a single unit, commonly found in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive cars. It transmits power from the engine to the wheels and is essential for vehicle movement.
"Short blocks, long blocks, yeah.
Yeah, glass, you know, so like there's a lot of stuff here."
A long block is a bigger part of an engine that has more pieces put together, like the top parts of the engine. It's almost a full engine ready to use.
A long block is a more complete engine assembly than a short block, including the engine block, crankshaft, pistons, cylinder head, and camshaft. It is closer to a fully assembled engine and used for engine replacements.
"Short blocks, long blocks, yeah.
Yeah, glass, you know, so like there's a lot of stuff here."
A short block is part of an engine that has the main pieces inside but is missing some parts on top. It's used when fixing or building engines.
A short block is a partially assembled engine that typically includes the engine block, crankshaft, and pistons but lacks components like the cylinder head and camshaft. It's often used in engine rebuilds or swaps.
"Adam Corolla has a I think it's a sixty seven Lamborghini 400 GT
and and it was taken apart years ago before they were worth anything"
The Lamborghini 400 GT is an old but fancy sports car made in the 1960s. It has a powerful engine and looks very stylish.
The Lamborghini 400 GT is a grand tourer produced by Lamborghini in the 1960s, known for its V12 engine and elegant design. The 1967 model is part of the early series of this classic Lamborghini model.
"So we have we have a Lamborghini with no door handles. Oh, gosh. And and it's not like you can get you can't buy them. If we had one door handle, I can scan it, have it like a 3D print made, flipped, see if that'll work and then maybe have one made, you know, just maybe have one machined or something like that. Yeah, there's no door handles on it."
Door handles are what you grab to open a car door. For old or rare cars, these parts can be hard to find, so people sometimes make new ones using special machines or 3D printing.
Door handles are the external parts used to open a car's doors. On vintage or rare cars like the Lamborghini 400 GT, original door handles can be difficult to find, leading owners to consider 3D scanning and printing or custom machining to replace missing parts.
"If we had one door handle, I can scan it, have it like a 3D print made, flipped, see if that'll work and then maybe have one made, you know, just maybe have one machined or something like that."
3D printing is a way to make real things from computer designs by building them layer by layer. People use it to make car parts that are hard to find, like old door handles.
3D printing is a manufacturing process that creates physical objects from digital models by layering materials. It is increasingly used in automotive restoration to reproduce rare or discontinued parts like door handles.
"If we had one door handle, I can scan it, have it like a 3D print made, flipped, see if that'll work and then maybe have one made, you know, just maybe have one machined or something like that. If you have one or working on one or anything like that, I'd love to borrow a door handle or at least a 3D file. You know, you've got to take it off to get the 3D file because there's an arm on the inside and it's a 2D file. Yeah. If somebody has a 3D file, that'd be great. If you don't, I'd love to borrow a door handle so I can scan it and send it back to you."
3D scanning means using special tools to make a computer picture of a real object, like a door handle. This helps make new parts that look just like the old ones.
3D scanning is the process of capturing the shape and dimensions of an object digitally to create a precise 3D model. This model can then be used for 3D printing or machining replacement parts, especially useful for rare car components.
"...ing to borrow one, borrow both of them. We get a 3D model of both of them. You don't have to flip anything..."
The Tesla Model 3 is a small electric car made by Tesla. It runs on batteries instead of gas and can drive a long way before needing to be charged.
The Tesla Model 3 is a compact all-electric sedan introduced by Tesla that has played a major role in popularizing electric vehicles worldwide. It offers impressive range, performance, and advanced technology features like Autopilot, making it a significant model in the shift toward sustainable transportation. It is often discussed for its impact on the automotive industry and electric vehicle adoption.
"Then we machined them out of out of Billet and Cerroco to them. So I got all that done and it's really, really nice."
Billet is a solid piece of metal that people cut and shape to make strong car parts. It helps make parts that last a long time and fit well.
Billet refers to a solid block of metal, usually aluminum, that is machined into parts with precise dimensions. Billet parts are often used in automotive applications for their strength, durability, and customizability.
"And speaking of which, yesterday I
I brought dad's 400 I Ferrari back to the warehouse"
The Ferrari 400 is a fancy sports car made by Ferrari with a big engine and seats for four people. It was made a long time ago and is known for being both fast and comfortable.
The Ferrari 400 is a grand tourer produced by Ferrari from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, known for its V12 engine and luxurious features. It marked Ferrari's first 12-cylinder 2+2 model with a front-engine layout.
"and picked and picked up his his his his his Boxer, his BB 512, his 512 BBI."
The Ferrari 512 BBi is a fast sports car with the engine placed behind the seats. It uses fuel injection, which helps it run smoother and cleaner than older models.
The Ferrari 512 BBi is a mid-engine sports car produced by Ferrari in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The 'BBi' stands for Berlinetta Boxer injection, indicating it has fuel injection rather than carburetors, improving drivability and emissions.
"Of course, the gated the gated shifter. I mean, third gear, it squeezes and anyone who's driven something like this and understands what I'm saying right now, it squeezes into third."
A gated shifter is a special kind of stick shift where the gear stick moves through a metal pattern with slots. This helps you feel exactly where each gear is, making it easier and more fun to change gears.
A gated shifter is a manual transmission shifter design where the gear positions are physically separated by a metal gate, providing precise and tactile feedback when shifting gears. This design is iconic in classic Ferrari models and enhances the driving experience by making gear changes more deliberate and engaging.
""You know, that's a traditional front engine, 12 Colombo motor, right? And the 550 in comparison to this," "
The 12 Colombo motor is a type of powerful engine with 12 cylinders made by Ferrari's engineer Colombo. It helps the car go very fast and is part of Ferrari's history.
The '12 Colombo motor' refers to the 12-cylinder V12 engine designed by Gioachino Colombo, a famous Ferrari engineer. This engine design is known for its performance and was used in many classic Ferrari models.
"The clutch is pretty forgiving. It's a forgiving vehicle to use because he'll be 79 this year and he's very fit."
The clutch is a pedal that helps you change gears in a car by letting the engine and wheels connect or disconnect.
The clutch is a mechanical part that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission, allowing the driver to change gears smoothly in a manual transmission car.
"And that thing's got a heavy clutch and no power steering. It's hard to steer. It's hard to drive."
Power steering is a feature that makes turning the steering wheel easier, so you don't have to use a lot of strength to steer the car.
Power steering is a system that helps drivers steer the car more easily by using hydraulic or electric assistance, reducing the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.
"No, the stuff you sent me that the the the spark plug thing. I'd love to touch on that real quick if we can."
Spark plugs are small parts in a car's engine that help start it by making a tiny spark. This spark lights the fuel so the engine can run.
Spark plugs are components in an internal combustion engine that ignite the air-fuel mixture by producing a spark. They are essential for engine starting and efficient combustion.
"It wasn't necessarily about which spark plugs are better. It's about about buying fake."
Sometimes people buy car parts that look real but are actually fake. These fake parts might not work well and can even be dangerous.
Buying fake parts refers to the risk of purchasing counterfeit automotive components, which may look genuine but often have inferior quality and can cause damage or safety issues.
"He was very forthcoming on where he bought these from Rockado. These are from eBay."
eBay is a website where people buy and sell things, including car parts. Sometimes, parts bought there might not be real or good quality.
eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses buy and sell goods, including automotive parts. However, buying car parts on eBay carries a risk of counterfeit or low-quality items.
"or even a turbo four cylinder, which is high performance because of the demand of that little four cylinder, not necessarily that's a high tech car, but just the demand of that is very electronically driven."
A turbo four cylinder engine is a small engine with four cylinders that uses a turbocharger to make the car more powerful. It helps the car go faster without needing a bigger engine.
A turbo four cylinder engine is a four-cylinder internal combustion engine equipped with a turbocharger, which forces more air into the engine to increase power output without increasing engine size. These engines are common in modern performance and economy cars.
""You know, you can tell if it has been changed by its viscosity, but also by its smell. It smells burnt.""
Viscosity means how thick or runny the oil is. If the oil is too thin or thick, it might mean it’s dirty or old.
Viscosity refers to the thickness or resistance to flow of a fluid like engine oil. Changes in oil viscosity can indicate contamination or degradation.
""They come back and they go, I know this car's been sitting for a while. We've done a lot of tests...""
If a car sits unused for a long time, parts inside can get dirty or damaged, and animals like rats might even get inside.
When a car sits unused for a long time, fluids degrade and contaminants can accumulate, leading to issues like fuel degradation, corrosion, and vermin infestation.
""We're pretty sure there's vermin involved. Yeah, there's rat fur in there. There's something in there. There's definitely a foreign liquid.""
Sometimes rats or other animals get inside a car and cause damage by chewing wires or leaving dirt and fur.
Vermin damage refers to harm caused by rodents or other animals nesting in a car, which can include chewing wires, leaving fur, and contaminating fluids.
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Aaron, I know you're a Porsche guy and got a Porsche recently.
You've been following some of Magnus Walker's collection.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah.
And Magnus is thinning out the herd.
Oh, really?
He's selling a whole bunch of his cars.
He's not selling everything, and people are getting all heated up about it.
What's happened?
What's going on?
Did he get in a fight with Porsche?
Is he sick?
I was like, no, man.
He just had a bunch of cars.
He can't drive them all.
Yeah, he had a bunch of cars.
He wants to change it up a little bit, and I don't know, maybe he wants to invest in
something different.
Maybe he wants to reduce the space, the Haggerty Builder, whatever his insurance
bill is.
Yeah.
Like, what is he doing?
Every time I see a post, he's painting another panel, or he's making all these little fun
cars.
But it's like, yeah, he seems to have a lot of very colorful cars right now.
Yeah.
So, and because he was into that urban outlaw thing, that he really kind of turned into
a brand, whether it was, I don't know how much he's created and how much of that term
was out there, but he's created into a brand, and I like Magnus a lot.
And so a lot of his cars are sort of personalized and modified in different ways and multiple
colors and wraps and stuff like that.
But then he's got some very good, clean, authentic stuff that's just great investment
cars.
And so I think he just wanted to change things up a little bit.
I know he spoke about it on a couple different shows and podcasts about, it's time for some
of those to move on, which, yeah, totally makes sense.
But yeah, if you're a Porsche guy and you've ever been to a shop or been admiring any of
his cars, look up that auction.
I'm trying to find out when it is.
Oh, yeah.
I mean, it's always a good way to open up capital.
I mean, Porsche is just the market doesn't seem to be slowing down every time I think,
oh, maybe I'll get an old 912.
I'm just like, what?
They're how much?
Yeah, doesn't even run.
That's 50 grand.
Are you kidding me?
Yeah, it's just it's out of control.
Oh, I guess it's started.
Maybe it's an online auction.
It's RM Sotheby's and it says March 18th through the 25th.
So I think it starts today as we record this a couple days from now you're listening to this.
Let's see, we've got let's take a look at a few of these cars while we're here.
Back to Walker.
So 924 for 20 grand.
I'm not buying that.
It's junk.
You know what if a 924 turbo really clean?
Yeah, I mean, I get it.
You know, the 944s are starting to go up too.
You find a nice turbo example of that.
928 926.
So he's got he's got a 1989 24 turbo.
He's got an 04 911 GT3.
Wow.
I think that one's modified.
He's got a 95 968 a 66 911.
Looks like a pretty clean car.
Yeah, 78 928.
I don't think that's a 928 s.
He's got a couple of 928s.
Yeah, another 60s a 65 911 another 968.
So as the 968 is that's a continuation from the 944s, right?
So that's a that's a four cylinder still or is it a six cylinder?
Do you know much about those?
I don't.
A friend had one and brought it by once, but we didn't spend much
much time with it.
I guess it's a four cylinder.
Yeah, OK.
Yeah, three later, four cylinder.
OK, so so so the 968 is the four cylinder.
Yeah, because it still has the 944 kind of vibe.
A little bit of a 928 front end.
Yeah, it's kind of the refined version.
Like I always looked at it as like the 308, the 328 and you're like,
oh, 328 is like a little little nicer version of a 308.
You know, cool.
Yes, it is 944 turbo.
I like that this 924 turbo, the racing wide body, that's that's a neat one.
That's a cool car.
Wow, that's a cool car.
There's some good cars in there.
But I see why he's getting rid of so many of the other ones,
because it's like how many 924s are you going to drive?
Yeah, how many 968s are you going to drive?
How many 928s are you going to drive?
It's like, I don't know that the driving experience on those is that thrilling,
especially compared to the other stuff you have.
So is that all is that the stuff he's selling?
This is tons of stuff.
So if you guys go to the RMSU to listen or just type in Magnus Walker,
you know, Porsche auction, he's just got tons of memorabilia, spare parts,
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