{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"From $300 LeBaron to Time Machine: Andy McFly's Dream","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-300-lebaron-to-time-machine-andy-mcfly-s-dream","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16088456-from-300-lebaron-to-time-machine-andy-mcfly-s-dream.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What happens when a 10-year-old sees Back to the Future 2 at a drive-in and decides he MUST own a DeLorean someday? You get Andy McFly and RentDeLorean.com.Andy's first car was an '85 Chrysler LeBaron—hand-me-down from grandma for $300, complete with holes in the passenger-side floor and the Flash symbol painted on the side. After upgrading to an '89 Buick Century (with power windows!), Andy never forgot his childhood dream.In 2012, that dream became reality—and a business. Now an elementary art teacher by day and Doc Brown impersonator by night, Andy brings joy to countless events with his time machine. One birthday party still makes him tear up: an 8-year-old boy with a cochlear implant, dressed as Marty McFly, meeting the DeLorean of his dreams.Andy's met Christopher Lloyd (as a Doc Brown Klingon, naturally), given Claudia Wells a ride, and created Minnesota's #1 geocache spot—a full-sized TARDIS free library outside his home.His message? \"If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.\" Dreams don't have to stay in 1989—they can become your future.Andy's favorite episode is \"Camaros, Convertibles & Coming of Age – Lisa’s Automotive Memoir\" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/5bc9d53f678ee65d4a046abf4e0b46cf *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":274.7,"endTime":282.0,"type":"company","title":"rent DeLorean.com","url":"/glossary/rent-delorean-com","quote":"...I found out about rent DeLorean.com, which was started by Andy McFly.","canonicalId":"company:rent-delorean-com","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"rent DeLorean.com is a service that allows people to rent DeLorean cars for events and gatherings. It was started by an enthusiast who connects DeLorean owners with those interested in experiencing the car.","simplifiedExplanation":"This website lets you rent a DeLorean car for special occasions. 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The 1989 model is one of the older versions and is recognized for being comfortable and roomy inside.","imageAttribution":"W. Bulach (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":989.2,"endTime":994.2,"type":"car","title":"DeLorean","url":"/cars/delorean/dmc-12","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/1981-1983_DeLorean_DMC-12.jpg","quote":"...I knew I needed to own a DeLorean. It was just that's the car that's the one thing I think about all the time...","canonicalId":"car:delorean:dmc-12","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The DeLorean is a sports car manufactured by the DeLorean Motor Company, known for its distinctive stainless steel body and gull-wing doors. It gained immense popularity due to its role as a time machine in the 'Back to the Future' movie franchise.","simplifiedExplanation":"The DeLorean is a unique car that has a shiny metal body and doors that open upwards. 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Sure, come on over. Awesome.","canonicalId":"car:delorean:dmc-12","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The DeLorean DMC-12 is a sports car that was produced by the DeLorean Motor Company from 1981 to 1983. It is best known for its distinctive stainless steel body and gull-wing doors, as well as its iconic status from the 'Back to the Future' film franchise. The DeLorean represents a unique chapter in automotive history, combining futuristic design with a short production run.","simplifiedExplanation":"The DeLorean DMC-12 is a unique car that looks very different from most other cars because it has shiny metal sides and doors that open upwards. It's famous for being in the 'Back to the Future' movies, where it was used as a time machine. Many people find it cool and interesting because of its unusual design and movie connection.","imageAttribution":"Grenex at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}},{"startTime":1170.4,"endTime":1173.4,"type":"term","title":"plastic","url":"/glossary/plastic","quote":"...and the handle cracks off in my eye, yeah, yeah. Because it's plastic and cold and plastic don't do well.","canonicalId":"term:plastic","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Plastic is a synthetic material commonly used in automotive components due to its lightweight and moldable properties. However, it can become brittle in cold temperatures, leading to breakage.","simplifiedExplanation":"Plastic is a type of material used in many car parts because it's light and can be shaped easily. But when it gets really cold, it can break easily."}},{"startTime":1374.7,"endTime":1378.0,"type":"term","title":"stock","url":"/glossary/stock","quote":"...it wasn't all time machined up. It was all stock DeLorean.","canonicalId":"term:stock","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"In automotive terms, 'stock' refers to a vehicle that is in its original factory condition, without any modifications or aftermarket parts. This is often used to describe cars that have not been altered for performance or aesthetics.","simplifiedExplanation":"'Stock' means that the car is just like it was when it was made, without any changes or upgrades. It's in its original form as the manufacturer intended."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Carly","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Doug","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Dave: Classic Car Experts","role":"host"},{"id":"s4","name":"Motorsports Enthusiasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s5","name":"Automotive Storytellers","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-300-lebaron-to-time-machine-andy-mcfly-s-dream/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}