About this episode
Celebrating 45 years of MotorWeek, host John Davis welcomes Craig Singhaus, a key figure from the show's inception. They reminisce about the early days of automotive television, discussing the challenges and triumphs of creating engaging content. Craig shares stories about his unique segments, including the High Road and Roadside America, and the spontaneity that made them memorable. The episode highlights the evolution of car culture and the personal connections forged with automotive legends like Carroll Shelby, making it a nostalgic trip down memory lane for fans of the show.
Ford Mustang
"Thank you. And you also had a Mustang sitting in the parking lot. Well, and I always as..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"... 80s, you know, the first mustang GT and then the Camaro came out and stuff. And the nice thing about me g..."
Ford Mustang GTD
"...nt and through the early 80s, you know, the first mustang GT and then the Camaro came out and stuff. And the n..."
Jeep Cherokee
"...n the the early Jeep chair, well, early, the Jeep Cherokees of the 1980s came out. That was, yeah, that was t..."
Toyota Camry
"A lot. Our most popular content is typically going to be the high volume cars. People want to know about the Camry's and the Corolla's and, you know, the crossovers, the four runners or the Palisades and stuff"
Toyota Corolla
"A lot. Our most popular content is typically going to be the high volume cars. People want to know about the Camry's and the Corolla's and, you know, the crossovers, the four runners or the Palisades and stuff"
Porsche 928
"...ry first was we had an 82 or 83. We had a Porsche 928 and a Z28 Camaro. And if you looked at them, you ..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... this is pretty peppy. Well, remember, I had that Corvette, a 79 Corvette that had one hundred and seventy f..."
Shelby Cobra
"...en the Shelby Mustangs were first coming out, the Cobras were coming on strong, you know, Ford had gone to..."
Pontiac Firebird
"...t's the muscle car comparison from the 1980s, the Firebird and the Camaro. Yes, you guys are all pulling up ..."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"Yeah. OK. And then when we did the Monte Carlo SS, the first, you know, because it was based on ..."
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