{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Restomods: the good, the bad & where it all began, with Henry Catchpole | Episode 51","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/restomods-the-good-the-bad-where-it-all-began-with-henry-catchpole-episode-51","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO1466075457.mp3","description":"In this episode of the evo podcast, Henry Catchpole joins Stuart Gallagher and Sam Jenkins to the discuss everything restomods. We've seen a huge uptick in new offerings in recent years, but is it all for the better?\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":220.0,"endTime":221.7,"type":"concept","title":"one-offs","url":"/glossary/one-offs","quote":"Because a lot of these cars are one-offs, aren't they,\n[221.7s] or very, very low production?\n[223.7s] Yeah, I mean, certainly it seems to me,","canonicalId":"concept:one-offs","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In the context of custom builds, “one-offs” means a single, bespoke car made for one customer rather than a production run. That’s common in high-end commissions where the builder tailors the car to the owner’s taste and budget.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “one-off” is a custom car that’s built as a single example for one person. It’s not something you can just buy off a production line."}},{"startTime":250.8,"endTime":253.7,"type":"term","title":"Group B homologation cars","url":"/glossary/group-b-homologation-cars","quote":"you looked at the Group B homologation cars\n[253.7s] and you actually drove the road version\n[255.0s] and you had the sort of flame spitting,","canonicalId":"term:group-b-homologation-cars","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Group B homologation cars were rally cars built to meet FIA rules that required manufacturers to produce a minimum number of road-legal versions. That process turned extreme race ideas into street-usable cars, which is why Group B is so iconic to enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Group B was a rally rule set that forced car makers to build a certain number of road versions of their race cars. Those street cars became legendary because they were basically race technology made legal for the road."}},{"startTime":268.1,"endTime":269.7,"type":"concept","title":"restomods","url":"/glossary/restomods","quote":"and it's sort of,\n[268.1s] that's what almost the rest of the mods are doing\n[269.7s] and bringing the original car up to that,","canonicalId":"concept:restomods","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A restomod is a restyled and mechanically updated version of an older car. The goal is usually to keep the original look and character while improving drivability, reliability, and performance with modern engineering.","simplifiedExplanation":"A restomod is an old car that’s been refreshed with newer parts and upgrades. It keeps the classic vibe, but aims to drive better than it did when it was new."}},{"startTime":276.4,"endTime":283.4,"type":"term","title":"homologated Group B cars","url":"/glossary/homologated-group-b-cars","quote":"As you say, those homologated Group B cars, well, they built them because they had to, but there was no concession to, oh, someone might want to drive this on the road.","canonicalId":"term:homologated-group-b-cars","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Group B was a rally category that required manufacturers to homologate (officially approve) a road-legal version of the car. Homologation rules forced companies to build a minimum number of production cars so they could race a more extreme, competition-focused machine.","simplifiedExplanation":"Group B was a rally racing class. To race those cars, the manufacturer had to make a certain number of similar road cars first, so the race car was “approved” to compete."}},{"startTime":295.0,"endTime":329.86,"type":"concept","title":"rest state mods","quote":"We're old enough, Sam, to know these cars when they drove them when they were new, some of the cars that are now subjects of rest state mods. But from your sort of background and sort of age group of seeing modern supercars and hypercars, but also rest state mods based on what you would consider classic cars.","canonicalId":"concept:rest-state-mods","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Rest state mods” appears to refer to restomods: classic cars that have been modernized with updated mechanicals and/or electronics while keeping the original look. The idea is to preserve the character of an older car but make it more usable and driveable in today’s conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A restomod is an old car that gets modern upgrades. It keeps the classic style, but tries to make it easier and nicer to drive than the original version."}},{"startTime":323.5,"endTime":329.86,"type":"concept","title":"current new car market","url":"/glossary/current-new-car-market","quote":"I think, as Henry says, they fill a gap that doesn't exist in the current new car market.","canonicalId":"concept:current-new-car-market","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host is contrasting restomods with the “current new car market,” implying that today’s mainstream offerings don’t provide the same blend of classic styling and modern usability. This frames restomods as filling a niche that new cars aren’t meeting.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re basically saying that today’s new cars don’t really offer what some people want—so restomods become an alternative. It’s a “gap” in what’s available from new manufacturers."}},{"startTime":334.46,"endTime":337.1,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/%2716_Chevrolet_Camaro_Convertible_%28MIAS_%2716%29.jpg","quote":"sophisticated suspension tech in, I think, Camaro do a lot of that stuff. But then you also get the...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:camaro","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Camaro is a performance-focused American sports coupe that’s known for offering strong powertrains and increasingly advanced chassis and suspension setups. It comes up in discussions when people talk about how modern Camaros use more sophisticated suspension technology to improve ride control and handling. That’s the kind of “tech in the suspension” point the podcast is referencing.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Camaro is a sporty car made by Chevrolet. It’s built to feel quick and handle well, and newer versions use more advanced suspension parts to help the ride and steering feel more controlled.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":337.6,"endTime":340.5,"type":"term","title":"analog thrills","url":"/glossary/analog-thrills","quote":"But then you also get the analog thrills\nof an older car.","canonicalId":"term:analog-thrills","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Analog thrills” is a restomod/enthusiast phrase meaning the sensory, mechanical feel of older cars—things like direct steering feel, simpler controls, and less electronic filtering. The host contrasts that with the more computerized experience of modern cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Analog thrills” means the fun you get from older cars that feel more mechanical and less computer-controlled. The host is saying modern cars don’t always give that same raw feel."}},{"startTime":341.6,"endTime":343.6,"type":"term","title":"flame-spitting","url":"/glossary/flame-spitting","quote":"They are flame-spitting, crazy things\nthat you just can't get that in a modern new car.","canonicalId":"term:flame-spitting","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Flame-spitting” refers to visible bursts of unburned fuel igniting in the exhaust, usually during aggressive throttle lift or downshifts. It’s more common on older cars with less tightly controlled emissions/engine management than on many modern cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Flame-spitting” is when you see flames coming out of the exhaust. Older cars can do it more easily because their engine controls are less strict than many modern ones."}},{"startTime":377.1,"endTime":378.7,"type":"term","title":"bespoke","url":"/glossary/bespoke","quote":"because each one is kind of a bit bespoke\nand they might put a different powertrain in it.","canonicalId":"term:bespoke","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In car talk, “bespoke” means a one-off or highly customized build rather than a standardized production spec. The host is saying restomods can be unique enough that you can’t easily identify what exact configuration you’re looking at."}},{"startTime":378.7,"endTime":381.0,"type":"term","title":"powertrain","url":"/glossary/powertrain","quote":"and they might put a different powertrain in it.\nIt's like my issue with Pagani Zondas,","canonicalId":"term:powertrain","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A powertrain is the car’s main mechanical drive system—typically the engine, transmission, driveshaft, differential, and related components. The host is noting that restomods may swap in different powertrains, which is why identifying the car can be confusing.","simplifiedExplanation":"A powertrain is the car’s “go” system—engine and the parts that send power to the wheels. Restomods may replace it, so the car might not be what it originally was."}},{"startTime":381.04,"endTime":383.48,"type":"car","title":"Pagani Zondas","url":"/cars/pagani/zonda","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/2006_Pagani_Zonda_F.jpg","quote":"It's like my issue with Pagani Zondas,\nis that because everyone converts them out,\nyou don't know what you're looking at.","canonicalId":"car:pagani:zonda","priority":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Pagani Zonda is a rare, hand-built supercar from Pagani, known for its exotic materials and bespoke, low-volume production. Here, the host uses it as an example of how conversions and swaps can make it hard to tell which exact Zonda you’re looking at.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pagani Zonda is an extremely rare, very expensive supercar made in small numbers. The host’s point is that many have been modified, so you can’t always tell the exact version.","imageAttribution":"MrWalkr (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":405.1,"endTime":409.1,"type":"concept","title":"catch-all","url":"/glossary/catch-all","quote":"because Resto Mod is probably the wrong term, isn't it? Because that is a catch-all.","canonicalId":"concept:catch-all","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “catch-all” means the term “restomod” is being used for many different kinds of modifications, not a single clearly defined category. That makes it harder to discuss what’s truly “restoration plus modernization” versus something else entirely.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the word “restomod” gets used for lots of different projects. So it can be confusing because it doesn’t always mean one specific type of build."}},{"startTime":434.8,"endTime":442.3,"type":"brand","title":"Eagle","url":"/glossary/eagle","quote":"I think Eagle were probably the ones I originally think of as doing it in a way, and before they did the specials.","canonicalId":"brand:eagle","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Eagle is referenced as a company that helped pioneer early restomod-style work on classic cars. The hosts suggest Eagle did this before its later “specials,” starting with E-Types that looked original but received modern performance upgrades.","simplifiedExplanation":"Eagle is mentioned as a company that was doing early “classic-but-upgraded” builds. The idea was to keep the car’s original look while improving key driving parts."}},{"startTime":445.4,"endTime":447.68,"type":"car","title":"Jaguar Etypes","url":"/cars/jaguar/e-type","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/1971_Jaguar_E-Type_%2883683%29.jpg","quote":"They were doing E-types, exactly like an original E-type, but just with upgraded suspension and brakes,","canonicalId":"car:jaguar:e-type","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Jaguar E-Type is a classic British sports car known for its iconic styling and performance reputation. In this segment, the hosts mention “E-types” being modified to feel more modern—specifically with upgraded suspension and brakes—while keeping the original look.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Jaguar E-Type is a famous classic sports car from the 1960s. Here, they’re talking about keeping the original E-Type character, but improving how it drives with newer suspension and braking parts.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":447.9,"endTime":452.16,"type":"part","title":"upgraded suspension and brakes","url":"/glossary/upgraded-suspension-and-brakes","quote":"They were doing E-types, exactly like an original E-type, but just with upgraded suspension and brakes,","canonicalId":"part:upgraded-suspension-and-brakes","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Upgraded suspension and brakes are common restomod changes because they directly improve handling and stopping performance compared with older factory components. Suspension upgrades can reduce body roll and improve tire contact, while brake upgrades help with stronger, more consistent pedal feel and fade resistance.","simplifiedExplanation":"When people upgrade suspension and brakes on an older car, they’re usually trying to make it handle better and stop more confidently. It’s one of the biggest ways to make a classic feel safer and more modern to drive."}},{"startTime":508.6,"endTime":510.9,"type":"brand","title":"Porsche","url":"/glossary/porsche","quote":"Or I want it to go faster, actually. I don't want to buy... If it's in Porsche territory, I don't want to buy an RS, but I still want something to go quicker and better.","canonicalId":"brand:porsche","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Porsche is a German sports-car brand known for performance-focused engineering and a wide range of enthusiast models. In this segment, “Porsche territory” is used as a benchmark for the kind of quick, performance-oriented car the speaker wants.","simplifiedExplanation":"Porsche is a well-known sports-car brand. Here it’s being used as a reference point for cars that are fast and performance-focused."}},{"startTime":540.5,"endTime":544.1,"type":"brand","title":"alpha-holics","url":"/glossary/alphaholics","quote":"From the perspective of all these cars,\n[542.5s] I'm ridiculously expensive in alpha-holics.\n[544.1s] Amongst them have gone up and in value","canonicalId":"brand:alpha-holics","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Alpha-holics” is a fan/enthusiast reference to Alfa Romeo, used here to describe a community that’s especially into Alfa cars. In this context, it’s tied to the idea that these cars and their parts have strong demand within that specific enthusiast group.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Alpha-holics” is basically a nickname for people who are really into Alfa Romeo cars. The speaker is saying that Alfa fans drive up interest and prices for these cars."}},{"startTime":560.2,"endTime":562.6,"type":"term","title":"metal-order catalog of parts","quote":"They're a metal-order catalog of parts.\n[562.6s] So you think, right, well, I can't afford the titanium bits,\n[564.5s] but I can have the aluminium parts.","canonicalId":"term:metal-order-catalog-of-parts","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “catalog of parts” here means the company supplies individual components you can buy to build or upgrade a car—rather than only selling complete cars. The “metal-order” wording suggests parts are offered in different materials (like aluminum vs titanium), letting buyers choose based on budget and performance goals.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re describing a parts catalog: you can buy the individual pieces you need to build or upgrade the car. The point is you might not be able to afford the most expensive material, but you can still get a similar upgrade using a cheaper material."}},{"startTime":562.6,"endTime":564.5,"type":"term","title":"titanium bits","url":"/glossary/titanium-bits","quote":"They're a metal-order catalog of parts.\n[562.6s] So you think, right, well, I can't afford the titanium bits,\n[564.5s] but I can have the aluminium parts.","canonicalId":"term:titanium-bits","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Titanium bits” refers to components made from titanium, which is prized in performance applications for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. In restomod/aftermarket contexts, titanium parts are often much more expensive than aluminum or steel, so they’re usually positioned as premium upgrades.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Titanium bits” means small parts made from titanium. Titanium is strong and lightweight, but it costs a lot—so the speaker is saying you may not be able to afford the premium titanium version."}},{"startTime":564.5,"endTime":566.2,"type":"term","title":"aluminium parts","url":"/glossary/aluminium-parts","quote":"[562.6s] So you think, right, well, I can't afford the titanium bits,\n[564.5s] but I can have the aluminium parts.\n[566.2s] Yeah, that's a really interesting thing.","canonicalId":"term:aluminium-parts","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Aluminium parts” are components made from aluminum, commonly used in performance and restoration builds because it’s lighter than steel and easier to work with. In a parts-catalog scenario, aluminum is often the “budget-friendly” alternative to titanium while still offering weight savings and corrosion resistance.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Aluminium parts” are parts made from aluminum. They’re lighter than steel and usually cheaper than titanium, so they’re a common upgrade option when you want the benefits without the top price."}},{"startTime":571.8,"endTime":575.6,"type":"term","title":"GTARs","quote":"“…quite a long way towards one of their GTARs, because with parts that you can buy.”","canonicalId":"term:gtars","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“GTARs” is shorthand for GT-style “restomod” builds associated with the Porsche 911 GT-era look and performance direction. In this segment, it’s used to describe an end goal you can approximate by buying parts, even if you can’t afford a full, fully rebuilt, bespoke project.","simplifiedExplanation":"“GTARs” sounds like a shorthand for a certain kind of upgraded classic—basically a classic that’s been turned into a more track-focused, GT-style car. The point is you can get closer to that look and feel with parts, not just with an expensive full build."}},{"startTime":588.5,"endTime":590.6,"type":"concept","title":"taken it all back to their metal","url":"/glossary/taken-it-all-back-to-their-metal","quote":"“…where they've taken it all back to their metal and built it up and done all the work and been bespoke…”","canonicalId":"concept:taken-it-all-back-to-their-metal","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Taken it all back to their metal” describes a bare-metal restoration process where the car is stripped down to the original metal shell before rebuilding. That level of disassembly is typical of high-end, fully bespoke restorations and is contrasted here with doing upgrades via purchasable parts.","simplifiedExplanation":"This phrase means the car is stripped down to bare metal before it’s rebuilt. It’s the kind of work you’d expect on a very thorough, high-end restoration."}},{"startTime":611.5,"endTime":618.7,"type":"brand","title":"Singer","url":"/glossary/singer","quote":"“…and then Singer came along, which is obviously the name that most people would associate with the sort of the start of the Resto Mod.”","canonicalId":"brand:singer","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Singer is a specialist Porsche restomod company best known for its modernized 911 builds that retain the classic silhouette while updating the engineering. In this segment, the host uses Singer as a reference point for where many people think the restomod trend really took off.","simplifiedExplanation":"Singer is a company that takes classic Porsche 911s and upgrades them with modern engineering. People often point to Singer as a key name in the restomod world."}},{"startTime":621.7,"endTime":626.1,"type":"term","title":"redesign","url":"/glossary/redesign","quote":"“And again, it's that redesign, which was in the Eagle, it was a different body that kept so much of the original, but generally updated.”","canonicalId":"term:redesign","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In restomod builds, “redesign” usually refers to updating the bodywork and styling while still keeping key cues from the original car. Here, the host says the redesign approach in Eagle’s work kept “so much of the original” but generally updated it.","simplifiedExplanation":"The host is talking about changing the car’s design—usually the body and styling—while still keeping the original character. It’s a common restomod approach: modernize the look without losing the classic identity."}},{"startTime":715.62,"endTime":718.82,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/2025_Porsche_992_Carrera_convertible_DSC_7024_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"Singer, as we know, we say it's a Porsche 911, reimagined that thing, it's got in all sorts of water,","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car architecture that’s been in production since the 1960s, with the layout and identity staying recognizable across generations. In this segment, the host uses it as the base platform that Singer reworks into a modern restomod-style build.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 911 is a famous sports car from Porsche, known for its rear engine and classic shape. Here, it’s mentioned as the original car Singer starts with before heavily reimagining it.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":732.9,"endTime":739.8,"type":"concept","title":"blank canvas","quote":"And I think they showed as well, wasn't it, that the car was the blank canvas, it was down to your imagination, working with the team,","canonicalId":"concept:blank-canvas","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Blank canvas” is a metaphor for starting with the original car’s base and then building the final result around the customer’s imagination and the builder’s engineering. In restomod culture, it highlights a process where the original platform is the foundation, not the final specification."}},{"startTime":795.9,"endTime":798.0,"type":"term","title":"aerodynamics","url":"/glossary/aerodynamics","quote":"[793.7s] the collaborations they've done on powertrains,\n[796.9s] and aerodynamics, and to your point Sam,\n[799.4s] on suspension, and gearboxes, and brakes and stuff,","canonicalId":"term:aerodynamics","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aerodynamics is how air flows around the car, affecting drag, downforce, and stability. Restomod builders may update aero details to improve high-speed behavior and overall efficiency, not just styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"Aerodynamics is how the car cuts through the air. Better aerodynamics can help the car feel more stable and efficient, especially at speed."}},{"startTime":800.8,"endTime":802.0,"type":"term","title":"gearboxes","url":"/glossary/gearboxes","quote":"[799.4s] on suspension, and gearboxes, and brakes and stuff,\n[803.2s] they've just become more and more bespoke,\n[806.5s] but also, more and more, that's what a singer is, isn't it?","canonicalId":"term:gearboxes","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A gearbox is the transmission system that changes gear ratios so the engine can operate in its best range. In restomods, gearbox choices can strongly affect shift quality, acceleration feel, and how smoothly the car drives day-to-day.","simplifiedExplanation":"A gearbox is the transmission that lets the engine use the right “gear” for the situation. In a restomod, upgrading it can make the car shift better and feel more modern."}},{"startTime":943.3,"endTime":959.7,"type":"term","title":"Group A","url":"/glossary/group-a","quote":"and gone down the whole,\n[944.2s] well, we want it to drive like a Group A,\n[946.8s] because that came from the basis of them knowing\n[949.2s] what the Group A rally cars drove like","canonicalId":"term:group-a","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Group A” refers to a historic FIA touring-car homologation class where manufacturers had to build production versions of race cars. In rallying context, it’s shorthand for the kind of aggressive, competition-derived driving and setup that those cars were designed for.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Group A” was a racing rule set that forced race cars to be based on real production cars. When someone says “drive like a Group A,” they mean it should feel like a competition car—sharp, responsive, and built around rally-style performance."}},{"startTime":971.9,"endTime":975.0,"type":"concept","title":"show appeal","url":"/glossary/show-appeal","quote":"Yeah, that curbside or show appeal [974.9s] is perhaps there in others, is it?","canonicalId":"concept:show-appeal","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Show appeal” refers to how visually striking a car is in static display settings—how it photographs, stands out at events, and communicates design quality at a glance. 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The way they’re finished—like body color versus something else—can change how the whole car looks."}},{"startTime":1172.4,"endTime":1177.0,"type":"term","title":"aftermarket","url":"/glossary/aftermarket","quote":"And then the wheels, which still look very aftermarket.\n[1177.0s] I think if you put a set of five spoke speed lines\n[1180.4s] like the 355 Challenge have.","canonicalId":"term:aftermarket","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Aftermarket” means parts that are made or sold by companies other than the original manufacturer. 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If you’re restoring or upgrading a car, A/C can sometimes need extra parts or updates to work properly."}},{"startTime":3251.7,"endTime":3254.5,"type":"term","title":"seats always collapse","url":"/glossary/seats-always-collapse","quote":"these seats always collapse so we've found a way of rebuilding them so they won't collapse","canonicalId":"term:seats-always-collapse","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This refers to a known failure mode of certain older seat designs where the seat structure or support mechanism can “collapse” over time. The episode claims they’ve developed a way to rebuild the seats so they don’t collapse, improving comfort and usability.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about a seat problem where the seat frame or supports wear out and the seat can collapse. The host says they found a way to rebuild the seats so they stay solid and feel more comfortable."}},{"startTime":3258.6,"endTime":3260.4,"type":"term","title":"lowering the seat height","quote":"and or lowering the seat height","canonicalId":"term:lowering-the-seat-height","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lowering seat height changes the driver’s seating position relative to the steering wheel and pedals, which can affect visibility, ergonomics, and how the car “fits” different body sizes. In restorations/restomods, it’s often done to improve comfort or driving posture without changing the whole interior.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lowering the seat height means making the seat sit closer to the floor. That can help you get a better driving position and feel more comfortable behind the wheel."}},{"startTime":3341.8,"endTime":3344.0,"type":"term","title":"going EFI","url":"/glossary/going-efi","quote":"because it's going EFI and all that sort of thing","canonicalId":"term:going-efi","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"EFI (electronic fuel injection) replaces older carburetors with sensors and an ECU that precisely meters fuel. Converting an older car “to EFI” typically improves cold starts, throttle response, and drivability—especially for a car that’s meant to be used more often.","simplifiedExplanation":"EFI means electronic fuel injection, which is a modern way of delivering fuel to the engine. The speaker is saying their older car is being updated so it runs better and is easier to drive day-to-day."}},{"startTime":3448.9,"endTime":3451.4,"type":"concept","title":"rest of mods","quote":"Pagani level of\n[3448.9s] rest of mods aren't they\n[3450.3s]  so","canonicalId":"concept:rest-of-mods","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “restomod” is a restyled and modernized version of an older car—typically keeping the classic look while upgrading parts like suspension, brakes, and drivability. Here, the speaker is ranking restomods by how “Pagani level” they feel in terms of craftsmanship and overall execution.","simplifiedExplanation":"A restomod is an old car that’s been updated with modern improvements. The speaker is saying some restomods are so well done they feel like top-tier supercars."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"evo","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/restomods-the-good-the-bad-where-it-all-began-with-henry-catchpole-episode-51/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}