{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Fireball Tim Lawrence: Behind the Scenes of Hollywood's Most Iconic Vehicles","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/fireball-tim-lawrence-behind-the-scenes-of-hollywood-s-most-iconic-vehicles","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/482/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/4fab3663-bc0e-42da-bca1-ab68000eb109/486bf95e-377b-4393-8066-aba4014dc1bf/17acc28b-0c52-45cf-bfa2-b33f015ee40c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=ce2e91ba-1d8b-4933-88d7-aba4014dc21d","description":"Robert Ross and artist Fireball Tim Lawrence met at the world-renowned Peterson Automotive Museum for a tour of Hollywood's Cars That Matter. From the imposing Batmobile to Herbie the Love Bug's NASCAR makeover, Fireball reveals the fascinating process of bringing these cinematic characters to life. He shares how his career was sparked by legendary futurist Syd Mead, whose vision for the dystopian world of Blade Runner shaped an entire genre of film. These movie cars are more than just props; they're characters with purpose and personality. Also in this episode, Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the 1950 Mercury from Cobra, and the 1946 Ford from Grease. A special thank you to our sponsors, Hemmings and MCQ Markets. Visit Hemmings.com to learn more about their online automotive marketplace and claim your seat for Hemmings Motor Club. For MCQ Markets - Before investing, you must review the offering circular available at https://on.mcqmarkets.com/offering-circular. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. For important disclosures and additional information, please visit https://www.mcqmarkets.com/disclosure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":274.08,"endTime":278.94,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler Imperial","url":"/cars/chrysler/imperial","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Chrysler_Imperial_Crown_1962_5311471.jpg","quote":"...hing that wasn't identifiable as being a Chrysler Imperial  or a Cadillac or something.","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:imperial","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler Imperial was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from the 1920s to the 1970s, known for its elegant design and advanced features for its time. It represented the pinnacle of Chrysler's offerings and was often compared to other luxury brands like Cadillac. 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Its special shape makes it work better."}},{"startTime":1982.2,"endTime":1984.0,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Hellcat","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/2015_Dodge_Charger_SRT_Hellcat_%2821607570552%29.jpg","quote":"While the Supercharged Hellcat\nVersions are rated from 717","canonicalId":"car:dodge-hellcat","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Hellcat is a high-performance variant of the Dodge Charger and Challenger, equipped with a supercharged V8 engine that produces extreme horsepower, making it one of the most powerful muscle cars available.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Hellcat is a super-fast version of some Dodge cars. 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This helps the car go faster."}},{"startTime":1990.2,"endTime":1992.2,"type":"term","title":"MSRP","url":"/glossary/msrp","quote":"We've seen Scat Pack models\nListed in the low $50,000 range","canonicalId":"term:msrp","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. It is the price that the manufacturer recommends for the vehicle, but actual sale prices may vary.","simplifiedExplanation":"MSRP is the price that the car maker suggests you should pay for a car. It can be different from what you actually pay."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Robert Ross","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/fireball-tim-lawrence-behind-the-scenes-of-hollywood-s-most-iconic-vehicles/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}