{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S11 Ep5: Jack Pegoraro: I review about 100 cars a year!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s11-ep5-jack-pegoraro-i-review-about-100-cars-a-year","audioUrl":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8902605.mp3?modified=1778611776&sid=5027534&source=rss","description":"\nYouTube star Jack Pegoraro is the latest guest on award-winning podcast Fuelling Around. The online personality is best known for his YouTube channel Number 27, which is dedicated to telling the story of classic cars, and has amassed over 85 million views and nearly 250,000 subscribers. He joined our co-hosts Vicki Butler-Henderson and Dave Vitty to discuss his love of older vehicles and why he dislikes modern cars. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":163.8,"endTime":213.9,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 964","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/2025_Porsche_992_Carrera_convertible_DSC_7024_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"Unfortunately, I should pretend that but when I started off the channel I had a Porsche 964 which I did a lot of work to. 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You wanted a two-wheel drive for the nice crisp feel all the rest of it so I even converted it from four to two-wheel drive.","canonicalId":"term:four-wheel-drive","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Four-wheel drive (4WD) means power is sent to both the front and rear axles. In this context, the speaker says the Porsche 964 C4’s 4WD setup “wasn’t very good,” and that they preferred a two-wheel-drive feel.","simplifiedExplanation":"Four-wheel drive means the car sends power to all four wheels. The speaker is saying they didn’t like how that felt on their Porsche, and they wanted the driving character of a car that only powers two wheels."}},{"startTime":175.2,"endTime":179.7,"type":"term","title":"two-wheel drive","url":"/glossary/two-wheel-drive","quote":"You wanted a two-wheel drive for the nice crisp feel all the rest of it so I even converted it from four to two-wheel drive. I lightened it considerably and I wanted to get a name for it","canonicalId":"term:two-wheel-drive","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Two-wheel drive (2WD) means power is delivered to only one axle—either the front or the rear. Here, the speaker prefers 2WD for a “crisp feel” and says they converted their Porsche 964 from four-wheel drive to two-wheel drive.","simplifiedExplanation":"Two-wheel drive means only two wheels get power. The speaker liked the driving feel better with two-wheel drive, so they changed their car to match that."}},{"startTime":192.7,"endTime":203.7,"type":"term","title":"atomic number","url":"/glossary/atomic-number","quote":"and it was cobalt blue and this just sounds so terrible and the atomic number of cobalt is 27. I told you I should have asked it.","canonicalId":"term:atomic-number","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The atomic number is the number of protons in an element’s nucleus, and it uniquely identifies each chemical element. The speaker uses the atomic number of cobalt (27) as the origin of the “27” branding/logo idea.","simplifiedExplanation":"The atomic number is a basic chemistry number that tells you which element you’re talking about. In this story, the speaker connects cobalt’s atomic number to the number 27 for the channel’s branding."}},{"startTime":263.15999999999997,"endTime":267.24,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari 308","url":"/cars/ferrari/308-gts","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/1984_Ferrari_308_GTBi_Coupe_%2826463133192%29.jpg","quote":"I did a really crazy thing just before lockdown and bought this whole Ferrari 308.\n...I literally on it you know a whim oh yeah I went in buying a Ferrari on a whim and I was","canonicalId":"car:ferrari:308 gts","priority":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Ferrari 308 is a classic mid-engine Ferrari from the 1970s/early 1980s, known for its V8 layout and sharp, driver-focused feel. In this segment, Jack Pegoraro describes buying a Ferrari 308 as a turning point for his car-focused YouTube channel.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ferrari 308 is an older Ferrari with the engine mounted in the middle of the car. 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He was browsing there looking for one car, and ended up buying another."}},{"startTime":292.44,"endTime":297.94,"type":"car","title":"Peugeot 205","url":"/cars/peugeot/205-cti","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/1986-1991_Peugeot_205_CTI_%2839749260492%29.jpg","quote":"a few days before the lockdown I was looking for Peugeot 205 on Silverstone auctions. There was one there and I was going through that first day looking at the cars 205 then casually I saw this 308","canonicalId":"car:peugeot:205 cti","priority":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Peugeot 205 is a compact hatchback that became a popular enthusiast platform, especially in European markets. Here, it’s mentioned as the car Jack Pegoraro was initially hunting for at Silverstone auctions before he spotted the Ferrari 308.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Peugeot 205 is a small, older Peugeot hatchback that many car fans like. In this story, it’s the car he was looking for at an auction before he ended up buying a Ferrari instead.","imageAttribution":"Kieran White from Manchester, England (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":341.8,"endTime":353.86,"type":"concept","title":"due diligence","url":"/glossary/due-diligence","quote":"and so I hadn't even done the normal due diligence you would do which is look at MOT history all that stuff I literally on it you know a whim oh yeah I went in buying a Ferrari on a whim and I was","canonicalId":"concept:due-diligence","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Due diligence is the careful checking you do before buying a used car, such as reviewing inspection records and maintenance history. 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Here it matters because the example discussed had serious chassis damage that was classified as Cat C, which changes what you’re allowed to do with it.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":418.0,"endTime":426.0,"type":"concept","title":"Cat C","url":"/glossary/cat-c","quote":"it was twice a Cat C so it had a tear in the chassis and you're not supposed to fix those apparently because they're you know aluminium bonded aluminium","canonicalId":"concept:cat-c","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Cat C” is a UK insurance write-off category used when a vehicle has sustained damage that makes it uneconomical to repair to a roadworthy standard, but it may still be repairable in some cases. The key point is that a Cat C history can affect resale value, insurance, and what repairs are considered acceptable—especially for structural damage.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Cat C” is a UK insurance label for cars that were badly damaged. It usually means the car’s history is more complicated than a normal accident, and it can affect insurance and resale."}},{"startTime":421.5,"endTime":426.0,"type":"concept","title":"aluminium bonded aluminium","url":"/glossary/aluminium-bonded-aluminium","quote":"and you're not supposed to fix those apparently because they're you know aluminium bonded aluminium and so on","canonicalId":"concept:aluminium-bonded-aluminium","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Aluminium bonded aluminium” refers to structural construction that uses adhesive bonding between aluminum panels/sections rather than (or in addition to) traditional welding. 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In this story, it’s mentioned as one of the cars the host worked on while learning, which took more time and effort than expected."}},{"startTime":516.4,"endTime":521.2,"type":"concept","title":"project cars","url":"/glossary/project-cars","quote":"it was going to be my thing because I sort of imagined that project cars were the original road map if you like excuse the pun for the for the channel","canonicalId":"concept:project-cars","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Project cars” are vehicles that someone is working on—often with repairs, upgrades, or restoration—rather than a fully sorted daily driver. They’re popular in enthusiast circles because the work and progress are part of the hobby.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “project car” is a car you’re working on. It might need repairs or upgrades, and the fun is in improving it over time."}},{"startTime":564.26,"endTime":569.16,"type":"car","title":"Renault 4","url":"/cars/renault/4-cv","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/1960_Renault_4CV_%2816395535998%29.jpg","quote":"you know I did a Renault 4 recently the old Renault 4 brilliant fantastic car slow as anything amazing incredible story","canonicalId":"car:renault:4 cv","priority":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Renault 4 is a classic French compact that’s known for its simple, practical design and long-running reputation as a durable, easy-to-live-with car. It’s often remembered as a charming “old-school” vehicle that can be slow but still genuinely fun and interesting.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Renault 4 is an older French car that people love for being practical and characterful. Even if it isn’t fast, it can still be a great story and a fun drive.","imageAttribution":"Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":667.7,"endTime":678.8,"type":"car","title":"Renault 5 turbo","url":"/cars/renault/5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/1984_Renault_5_GTL_%2814932391847%29.jpg","quote":"like the Renault 5 turbo the you know the first series which was in the Bond film you know the\nmid-engine little monster","canonicalId":"car:renault:5","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Renault 5 Turbo is a hot hatch built around a turbocharged engine and a rally-inspired attitude, which is why it became a childhood “dream car” for many enthusiasts. 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That placement helps balance weight distribution, which can improve handling and steering response compared with front- or rear-engine layouts.","simplifiedExplanation":"A mid-engine car puts the engine closer to the middle of the vehicle. That can make the car feel more balanced and easier to handle in corners."}},{"startTime":872.9,"endTime":884.5,"type":"car","title":"Alfa Romeo Alfetta","url":"/cars/alfa-romeo/alfetta","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/42_Baillie_1972_Alfa_105_GTV_%26_75_Muller_1977_ARomeo_GTV.jpg","quote":"then volcanic islands off Sicily so always long drives in the summer and at one stage I think he had an alfetta something along those lines and I used to sit in the back","canonicalId":"car:alfa romeo:alfetta","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is a classic Italian sedan/coupe from the 1970s that’s remembered for its rear-wheel-drive layout and sporty driving feel. The host’s mention fits the era when Alfa Romeo’s “Alfetta” models were common in Southern Europe.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is an older Alfa Romeo model from the 1970s. People like it because it’s a rear-wheel-drive car with a sporty, characterful feel.","imageAttribution":"Richard Taylor (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":911.2,"endTime":917.1,"type":"car","title":"Citroën 2CV","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/1975_Citro%C3%ABn_Ygno_%289065485483%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled","quote":"my mum had a two cv so you know I remember that I always remember the quirky push gear yeah push and twist gear stick","canonicalId":"car:citroën:2cv","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Citroën 2CV is a classic French microcar famous for its simple, quirky design and distinctive driving feel. In this segment, it’s tied to the host’s memory of the car’s unusual “push and twist” gear selector.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Citroën 2CV is a very well-known old French car. The host remembers it for having a strange gear-shifting setup that felt different from most cars.","imageAttribution":"Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":917.1,"endTime":923.8,"type":"term","title":"push and twist gear stick","url":"/glossary/push-and-twist-gear-stick","quote":"I always remember the quirky push gear yeah push and twist gear stick it couldn't have been more french could it","canonicalId":"term:push-and-twist-gear-stick","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “push and twist” gear stick refers to a gear selector design where you push the lever and then twist it to select gears. It’s a mechanical shift method that can feel unusual compared with the more common straight fore-aft or side-to-side shifters.","simplifiedExplanation":"Some cars don’t shift with a normal straight-moving stick. This one uses a “push then twist” motion to change gears, which can feel quirky at first."}},{"startTime":937.32,"endTime":945.24,"type":"car","title":"Fiat Uno Eleganza 45","url":"/cars/fiat/uno","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/1987_Fiat_Uno_Fire_%2835112300564%29.jpg","quote":"my first car was the absolutely awesome Fiat Uno eleganza 45 which was a dealer only model in the UK so it was a light metallic metallic blue and it had um such incredible luxuries as painted bumpers so it was one you know it was one color and then it had some absolutely hideous sort of plastic wheel covers","canonicalId":"car:fiat:uno","priority":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Fiat Uno Eleganza 45 is a small Italian hatchback from Fiat, known here for being a UK dealer-only trim. 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A lighter car can accelerate and handle more easily, often using less power to feel quick."}},{"startTime":1121.5,"endTime":1127.1,"type":"term","title":"flappy paddle gearbox","url":"/glossary/flappy-paddle-gearbox","quote":"…so they go fast because they're light not because they have a massive engine and so I loved everything about it I don't like the flappy paddle gearbox although I've got used to it…","canonicalId":"term:flappy-paddle-gearbox","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “flappy paddle gearbox” refers to paddle shifters—controls behind the steering wheel that let you manually select gears in an automatic or dual-clutch transmission. The host dislikes it initially but says they eventually got used to it.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flappy paddle gearbox is when you shift gears using paddles on the steering wheel instead of a stick. It can feel different at first, but you can get used to it."}},{"startTime":1160.9,"endTime":1185.3,"type":"car","title":"Alfa Romeo 159","url":"/cars/alfa-romeo/159","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/010_Alfa_Romeo_159.jpg","quote":"…car number two is my daily and it's an alpha 159 uh the black one that you the black one yeah the station wagon yeah wagon it's 1.8 1.8 tbi now the 159's are notoriously on alpha like right they're too heavy they don't drive like alphas…","canonicalId":"car:alfa romeo:159","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Alfa Romeo 159 is a mid-size Alfa Romeo sedan/wagon known for its styling and “Alfa” driving character. 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The host is saying this specific engine choice makes the car feel more like an Alfa should, compared with heavier versions."}},{"startTime":1180.7,"endTime":1185.3,"type":"term","title":"GM engines","url":"/glossary/gm-engines","quote":"…the 1.8 tbi is supposed to be the most alpha light because it has an alpha engine unlike the others that had gm engines…","canonicalId":"term:gm-engines","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“GM engines” means powertrains sourced from General Motors rather than Alfa Romeo’s own engine family. The host claims some Alfa Romeo 159 variants used GM engines, and that the 1.8 TBI is different because it uses an Alfa engine, which they believe affects weight and drivability.","simplifiedExplanation":"“GM engines” means the engine came from General Motors instead of Alfa Romeo. 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The host specifically calls out a 5.7-liter V8 and emphasizes how quiet and understated it is in everyday use, which is a notable contrast to how “poster car” it was for enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The De Tomaso Pantera is a classic Italian sports car from the 1970s. The host says theirs has a big 5.7-liter V8 and that it’s surprisingly quiet and easygoing for something that looks so special.","imageAttribution":"Sicnag (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":1277.84,"endTime":1288.76,"type":"car","title":"Pantera","url":"/cars/de-tomaso/pantera","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/1971_DeTomaso_Pantera.jpg","quote":"...ce efficient light small car it's a 1973 Detamazo Pantera with a 5.7 liter just simple and understated and ...","canonicalId":"car:pantera:","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car known for its compact, understated look paired with a larger-displacement V8. 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