{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"My First Car Was a Tricked Out Classic Mercedes GTO!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/my-first-car-was-a-tricked-out-classic-mercedes-gto","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16226570-my-first-car-was-a-tricked-out-classic-mercedes-gto.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!One of many great stories with Kat DeLorean from Season 1 when she tells us how her dad turned a plain V6 Mercedes and swapped in a V8 to make it a \"GTO Mercedes\" for her first car. Check out Kat's full episode to hear the heartwarming stories of growing up a DeLorean - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/21bc2a128a77f6b4aebc3657124d0d80#everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #delorean #mercedes #podcast #carsloved *** 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":0.0,"endTime":3.2,"type":"car","title":"Morgan","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Central_Morgan_Valley%2C_Sep_09.jpg","quote":"So my first car was a Morgan. No joke.","canonicalId":"car:morgan","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Morgan is a British car manufacturer known for its classic and handcrafted vehicles, often featuring a distinctive design with wooden frames and retro styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"Morgan is a brand of cars from Britain that makes unique, classic-looking vehicles. 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And it was this gorgeous blue color,...","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-1972-convertible","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 1972 convertible Mercedes refers to a model from Mercedes-Benz that was produced in that year, known for its stylish design and luxury features.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a car made by Mercedes-Benz in 1972 that has a convertible roof, meaning you can drive it with the top down.","imageAttribution":"Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":44.2,"endTime":44.5,"type":"term","title":"V6","url":"/glossary/v6","quote":"...with a 19, the V6 body with a 1972 V8 in the,...","canonicalId":"term:v6","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A V6 engine is a type of internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in a V configuration. It's known for providing a balance of power and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V6 is a car engine that has six cylinders shaped like a 'V'. It's usually more powerful than a four-cylinder engine but more efficient than a V8."}},{"startTime":44.5,"endTime":44.8,"type":"term","title":"V8","url":"/glossary/v8","quote":"...with a 19, the V6 body with a 1972 V8 in the,...","canonicalId":"term:v8","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A V8 engine is an internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration. V8 engines are known for their high power output and are commonly used in performance and luxury vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"A V8 is a car engine that has eight cylinders arranged in a 'V' shape. It's powerful and often found in sports cars and larger vehicles."}},{"startTime":49.2,"endTime":51.1,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz GTO","quote":"he made me a GTO Mercedes. And he gave this to me at 14 years old.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz-gto","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz GTO is a reference to a classic car that combines luxury and performance. While the GTO is more commonly associated with Pontiac, this mention likely refers to a unique or modified version of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle.","simplifiedExplanation":"The GTO is a type of car that is known for being fast and stylish. In this case, it's a special version of a Mercedes-Benz that someone made for the speaker."}},{"startTime":57.4,"endTime":58.8,"type":"term","title":"subwoofer","url":"/glossary/subwoofer","quote":"he put a giant subwoofer and speakers in the trunk. So here I am in this classic tricked out Mercedes.","canonicalId":"term:subwoofer","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A subwoofer is a type of loudspeaker designed to reproduce low-frequency sounds, typically used in car audio systems to enhance bass performance. It allows for a more immersive listening experience, especially in music with deep bass.","simplifiedExplanation":"A subwoofer is a special speaker that makes the low sounds in music, like bass, sound much better. It's often added to cars to improve the sound system."}},{"startTime":62.0,"endTime":65.2,"type":"term","title":"tricked out","url":"/glossary/tricked-out","quote":"classic tricked out Mercedes. That's just all really old and beautiful with this bumping system.","canonicalId":"term:tricked-out","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"'Tricked out' refers to a vehicle that has been customized or modified with various enhancements, such as improved audio systems, visual upgrades, or performance modifications. This term is often used in car culture to describe vehicles that stand out due to their unique features.","simplifiedExplanation":"When someone says a car is 'tricked out', it means the car has been changed or improved to look or sound better. This can include things like fancy speakers or cool designs."}}],"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/my-first-car-was-a-tricked-out-classic-mercedes-gto/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}