Episode 83: Monterey Pod Week
About this episode
Monterey Car Week is back, and the hosts dive into the excitement surrounding the events, particularly the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Rory shares his experiences and expectations, including the allure of classic cars and the high-stakes auctions. The conversation touches on the contradictions of enjoying such opulence while critiquing the automotive industry's elite culture. The episode also features discussions about personal car projects, including Rory's ongoing struggles with his 911, and the challenges of maintaining classic vehicles in today's market. Humor and camaraderie shine through as they navigate the complexities of car culture.
Porsche 356
"...it's a place where it's like if you see a Porsche 356 Speedster on the street, you're like, oh, that's ..."
Shelby Cobra
"... normally if you see a Speedster or like a Shelby Cobra, you're like, that's fake."
Ferrari A250 Gto
"fake. Or if you see a 250 GTO, you're like, oh, that's fake. But if you see one in Monterey, they're real."
Mclaren F1
"and stuff. Larry Ellison's personal McLaren F1 is being sold by my former employer, which will b..."
Porsche 914
"... Lancia. One of them is that like hot rod Porsche 914. And I was like, OK, like I could."
Ford Model T
"...od to talk about the new EV. You should. With the Model T moment. Yeah, but the bigger news is"
Porsche 911
"Yeah, but the bigger news is we figured out what was wrong with the 9-11. Did I tell you that on the last one?"
Lotus Esprit
"like envisioned as like a V8 successor to the Esprit, which was a 70s Giugiaro design that had been up..."
Mclaren 765 Lt
"Nice. The McLaren 765 LT, really loved it. Which like, I was supposed to g..."
Mclaren 720S
"...story, but the last time I had a McLaren, I had a 720S, which is a phenomenal car."
Mclaren 650S
"...ney. And he filled that spot in his garage with a 650S, which is just kind of earlier version of that ca..."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"... like to name their cars, and I've never, but the Miata, my old Miata, that was the one car that got a na..."
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