Ken Block’s Porsche for sale, F1 car driven on city streets, value of racing suits.
About this episode
The episode dives into some exciting automotive news, including Ken Block's iconic Porsche 911 SC up for auction and a wild story about a man driving an F1 car on city streets for six years before getting caught. The hosts debate the value of celebrity-owned cars and racing memorabilia, emphasizing the importance of provenance and the difference between genuine racing history and mere celebrity association. They also discuss the ongoing Cobra project, detailing the challenges and triumphs of custom car building, including drilling difficulties and e-brake installations.
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Porsche 911
"Meaning you can bid on it, but it's not a public auction. It's the 78 portion 9-11 SC that he built for the Safari, for the East African Safari classic rally."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...e things that pop up at auction like Billy Joel's Corvette or something like that. Or Goldberg's Demon."
Hyundai Kona
"... Ken Block vehicles, the racing vehicles, the Jim Kona vehicles. Look, if he drove around Utah in a BMW ..."
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