{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Full Throttle Christmas: One Car from Santa, GT3 Dreams & 2026 Resolutions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/full-throttle-christmas-one-car-from-santa-gt3-dreams-2026-resolutions","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN9270849164.mp3","description":"$130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That”\n\nHo ho hold my torque wrench—this week on&nbsp;Full Throttle Talk, we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle&nbsp;\n\nWe start with&nbsp;What Did You Do in Cars This Week?&nbsp;including:\n\n\n  \nA visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us)\n\n\n\n  \nTarga Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has&nbsp;that&nbsp;gearbox story\n\n\n\n\nIn&nbsp;Automotive News, things escalate quickly:\n\n\n  \nModern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide\n\n\n\n  \nPorsche unveils the ultra-limited&nbsp;911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche—$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status\n\n\n\n  \nFiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here?\n\n\n\n\nTopic of the Week:A full&nbsp;Bring a Trailer deep dive—what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever.\n\n&nbsp;Christmas Edition: This or ThatSanta says you’ve been good. You get&nbsp;ONE car.Total budget: $130,000.Yes—it can be a 911.\n\nCarrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC?We debate. You decide.\n\nWe wrap with&nbsp;listener questions and feedback—from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community.\n\n&nbsp;Bonus Segment:Our&nbsp;Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026– The car you’re finally buying– The project you’re finishing– The YOLO trip that has to happen\n\nMerry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline.\n\n&nbsp;Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments&nbsp;Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends\n\n\n\nCONNECT WITH US\n\nPaul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paul@autokennel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nDavid Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dave@sonderwerks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB:\n@sonderwerks\n\nTim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠tim@timandjulieharris.com⁠"},"annotations":[{"startTime":180.0,"endTime":184.0,"type":"car","title":"Tucker 52","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Almond_17_-_Andrew_Tucker_with_Colin_and_Brenda_Almond.tif","quote":"\"...you mentioned what the heck you've got American cars in the background, which I had to remind them, these are they are tuckers. 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