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This Restomodded Ferrari F355 Just Took On Singer and Won!

This Restomodded Ferrari F355 Just Took On Singer and Won!

Spike's Car Radio May 06, 2026 50 min
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About this episode

The hosts spend most of the show dissecting a Ferrari F355 restomod called the 355 Evoluto, praising its carbon-fiber bodywork, quicker steering, and 420-horsepower V8 while debating whether it feels more like an OEM product than a tuner build. They also compare it with other wild machinery, including a Lucid Air Sapphire, a Stark Speedster, and a one-off Valkyrie-based Aston Martin track car. Along the way, they drop a few dealership updates and event plugs.

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Car

Stark Speedster

"[30.2s] You can see one over my shoulder right there. [32.5s] Look at that. [33.1s] That's the Stark Speedster. [35.5s] Fresh from air and water."

The Stark Speedster is a modern electric roadster. The hosts are basically introducing it as one of the cars featured today.

Brand

Evoluto

"[40.1s] Oh, yeah, look, the Evoluto. [43.0s] This is called the Ferrari 355 Evoluto. [45.5s] Not Ferrari, just 355 by Evoluto. [48.8s] There's a lawsuit."

Evoluto is the company/brand behind the modified “355 Evoluto” car mentioned in the show. The hosts are saying the naming is part of a legal fight.

Company

Edwards Life Sciences

"[72.5s] And going with a group called Edwards Life Sciences, who [77.8s] they fix hearts. [79.7s] Oh, I mean, they make a heart valve."

Edwards Life Sciences is a company that makes medical devices for heart problems. In the story, they’re mentioned because someone received a heart valve.

Term

heart valve

"[77.8s] they fix hearts. [79.7s] Oh, I mean, they make a heart valve. [81.4s] You might actually."

A heart valve is part of the heart that helps blood move the right way. The conversation uses it to explain the medical situation in the story.

Topic

Indy 500

"But yeah, if you see me at the Indy 500, come say hello... You just, I get crazy. It was fun to catch up with Graham and the team."

The Indy 500 is a famous car race in the U.S. It happens at a big oval track in Indianapolis, and there’s also qualifying before the main race.

Car

Subaru Uncharted

"...ames Ferrisdon car. We have a winner, the Subaru uncharted. Here it is."

The Subaru Uncharted sounds like a specific Subaru model name that the podcast is calling the best choice. It may be a special version or a particular vehicle being discussed in that moment. More details from the episode would help confirm exactly what it is.

Car

Ford Bronco

"[525.0s] I had a couple of things to drive. [526.2s] I had a 718. [527.3s] I had a Bronco. [528.4s] The other, the kid was sleeping."

“Bronco” is Ford’s off-road SUV. People bring it up when they’re comparing something more rugged to a lower, sportier car.

Car

Lucid Sapphire

"I have a Lucid Sapphire, which 1234 horsepower. But what I was driving last week was a 600 horsepower, the air touring."

Lucid Sapphire is Lucid’s top, high-performance electric car. It’s built to be fast and planted, not just a normal electric sedan.

Car

Lucid Air Touring

"But what I was driving last week was a 600 horsepower, the air touring. It's the perfect car. There's literally nothing wrong with this car."

Lucid Air Touring is a version of Lucid’s Air electric car. It’s meant to be a more usable, everyday-friendly electric sedan while still being quick.

Car

Porsche 911 T Targa

"[610.7s] It's a 71 9 11 T Targa with a rear windshield wiper with none of the cop stuff. [617.4s] Well, why would the Dutch want to target for a police car? [628.2s] But another way of looking at this car is it's an ultra low mileage early 9 11"

This is a Porsche 911 in a “Targa” style, which is a kind of open-top roof design. The hosts are saying this particular one is special because it has very low miles and wasn’t really used.

Concept

ultra low mileage

"[628.2s] But another way of looking at this car is it's an ultra low mileage early 9 11 [634.5s] with no miles on it. [635.8s] So it currently has a little over 2000 miles and everything on it is original."

“Ultra low mileage” means the car has been driven very little. Collectors often like that because it can mean less wear and more original condition.

Concept

numbers matching

"[635.8s] So it currently has a little over 2000 miles and everything on it is original. [639.7s] And there's no police crap on it except for the license plate. [642.7s] We're going to bring it on the show."

“Numbers matching” means key parts of the car still have the same IDs they had when it left the factory. Collectors care because it helps prove the car is original rather than rebuilt with different parts.

Topic

Final inspection at the dealership

"Morris Solomon's has their final inspection, the dealership. But coming up, actually, it's maybe the day this show is posting or before."

A “final inspection” is the last step where the dealership checks the car before it’s ready to be sold or handed over. It’s basically a last quality check.

Company

Morris Solomon

"Morris Solomon's has their final inspection, the dealership. But coming up, actually, it's maybe the day this show is posting or before."

Morris Solomon sounds like a car dealership. The hosts talk about inspections and hiring there, so it’s part of the business side of the episode.

Car

Aston Martin DB9

"...r fame, right? He did Jag, he did Aston, did the DB9, did the Vantage, everybody thinks it's so good ..."

The Aston Martin DB9 is a luxury sports car meant for comfortable long-distance driving. It’s known for its distinctive design and driving feel. It’s brought up because people associate it with Aston Martin’s lineup and reputation.

Car

Jaguar Ipace

"...ks it's so good looking. Did the F type, did the iPace that are all the Waymo cars, every, you know, th..."

The Jaguar I-PACE is an electric SUV made by Jaguar. It’s designed to be practical like an SUV but powered by electricity. The conversation sounds like it’s mentioning it because it looks good and stands out.

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front track

"But also the front track is wider. So it's kind of Amjad Ali, who was kind of behind the scenes of Gunther Works,"

Front track is how wide the car is at the front, measured from one front wheel to the other. Making it wider can help the car feel more stable and handle better.

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rear track

"But on this also, the rear is wider, about two and a half inches wider in the rear. They didn't want the wheels to stick out so they changed the body panels."

Rear track is how wide the car is at the back, measured between the rear wheels. A wider rear stance can change how the car grips and feels in corners.

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carbon fiber body panels

"All the body panels are carbon fiber, except for the roof. It's a steel, but so it's I think about 200 pounds lighter, I want to say,"

Carbon fiber body panels are made from a strong, lightweight material. Using them can make the car lighter than a typical factory body.

Term

V8

"So it's a 3.5 liter V8, 420 horsepower, 295 pound feet of torque."

A V8 is an engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V shape. It’s often chosen because it can make strong power and torque.

Term

turns lock to lock

"The steering rack stock car is like, I forget, like 3.5, 3.7 turns lock to lock. This one is two turns lock to lock. So it's much more spirited handling, gated manual."

Turns lock to lock is how many steering-wheel rotations it takes to go from full left to full right. Fewer turns (like “two turns lock to lock”) means quicker steering response, which the host links to more “spirited” handling.

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gated manual

"So it's much more spirited handling, gated manual. But when I spent all day yesterday in this car, I mean, when I say all day,"

A gated manual is a traditional stick shift where the shifter has a clear gear pattern. It feels more precise and mechanical than some other shifting setups.

Term

airbag

"it's got the giant ugly airbag thing for the passenger."

An airbag is a safety cushion that pops out in a crash to help protect you. The host is pointing out that older cars sometimes had bigger, more noticeable airbag housings.

Car

Audi R8 V8 (first generation)

"You remember the the first gen Audi R8, the V8? ... So it was it was like it was a mid-engine supercar, but it was light and it was revvy."

Audi’s first R8 V8 is a mid-engine supercar. The host is comparing it to the Ferrari F355 to describe the driving feel—how it feels light and likes to rev.

Term

RPM

"But it's long gears, revs out to like eighty five hundred RPM."

RPM means how many times the engine spins each minute. Higher RPM usually means the engine is working harder and can sound and feel more exciting.

Term

red line

"[1015.2s] in that way where it's like, oh, yeah, I got to take it up to red line. [1017.7s] I'm not going to shift where I normally would shift a car."

The “red line” is the top safe engine speed (RPM). Revving near it is where the engine is designed to feel strongest, but going past it can be risky for the engine.

Car

Ferrari F355

"[1022.5s] I buy a three fifty five. You hand them your three five five. [1025.1s] You can see this one's wrong hand drive because it was a British customer."

The Ferrari F355 is a classic Ferrari sports car with a mid-mounted V8 that likes to rev. Here, the hosts are talking about buying one and then having it customized/restomodded, so it’s the starting point for the project.

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left-hand drive

"[1025.1s] You can see this one's wrong hand drive because it was a British customer. [1028.7s] But if you give them a left hand drive car, they'll do that."

Left-hand drive means the steering wheel is on the left side of the car. Different countries use different setups, and the hosts are saying the shop can build/return the car in the correct driving configuration.

Brand

Singer

"[1044.8s] And it's just one of the basic concept is like a singer, you know, [1048.3s] and I rest on my gun through whatever singer."

Singer is an automotive brand best known for restomods—high-end restorations and modernizations of classic Porsche 911s. In this segment, the hosts compare the Ferrari F355’s interior and design philosophy to “a Singer,” meaning the level of craftsmanship and modernization.

Company

Avaluto

"[1050.9s] This is a Ferrari by by Avaluto. [1053.7s] Yeah, Avaluto."

Avaluto is the company the hosts are attributing the restomod work to. They’re saying the customized Ferrari F355 came back as a finished, improved car from that shop.

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deep-dish steering wheel

"[1064.7s] Yeah, you know, but like the deep dish steering wheel is awesome. [1068.1s] Like the shifter is just incredible."

A deep-dish steering wheel is shaped so the wheel sits more toward the driver, with a deeper, sportier look. The hosts are praising it as one of the interior upgrades.

Brand

Gunther Works

"[1135.0s] And again, for a I drove the first Gunther Works,"

Gunther Works is a company that takes classic Ferraris and does high-end work on them. The point here is that the car feels really well finished because it was built by a specialist shop.

Term

prototype

"This is like there. It's good. And this is still a prototype in like fair was beaten on it. Everyone's been beating on it."

A prototype is an early version of something before it’s fully finished. In this case, it’s an early version of the car they’re testing to see how it works in the real world.

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six thousand feet

"We were up at like, you know, six thousand feet, which is hard for, you know, no turbochargers or anything. Still felt really powerful."

At higher elevations, the air has less oxygen. That can make engines feel weaker, so it’s notable when the car still feels powerful.

Term

turbochargers

"We were up at like, you know, six thousand feet, which is hard for, you know, no turbochargers or anything. Still felt really powerful."

A turbocharger is a device that forces extra air into the engine. More air (and oxygen) helps the engine make more power, especially when conditions make it harder to breathe.

Term

front end lift

"I'm not a fan of the door handles. Is there is there a lift? There is a front end lift. Yeah. There you go."

A front end lift is a feature that raises the front of the car to help it clear bumps or ramps. It’s usually meant for short moments when you need extra ground clearance.

Term

OEM

"like again, like they didn't have to do anything like that, but they're just really, yeah, it just it feels like an OEM."

OEM means the original parts made by the car’s manufacturer. Saying it feels like an OEM means it looks and fits like it belongs on the car from the factory.

Car

BMW M3

"...oor and went, oh, yeah. And I've got Zuckerman's M3 there. It was like really, I mean, I was just so..."

The BMW M3 is a sporty BMW that’s made to drive fast and handle well. People talk about it a lot because it’s one of BMW’s performance models. It may be mentioned because someone owns or remembers a specific M3.

Company

race deck dot com

"Anyway, you got to check out race deck. Go to race deck dot com slash SCR. Anyway, you got to check out race deck dot com SCR for 15 percent off your garage flooring."

RaceDeck sells garage flooring. The host is sharing a website link and a discount code, and talking about picking a floor style for their garage.

Term

self-draining technology

"But I need something with self-draining technology. I need self-draining because that beam is going to leak."

Self-draining flooring is designed to let water and spills run off instead of collecting in puddles. That helps if something in the garage might leak.

Company

McGuire's

"I really do love their stuff... Anyways, McGuire's for new for 2026 has quick solution kits... Four kits are available."

McGuire's makes car cleaning and detailing products. The host is saying their new kits bundle the right stuff together so you don’t have to figure out what to buy for each cleaning task.

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quick solution kits

"Anyways, McGuire's for new for 2026 has quick solution kits... Their new quick solutions kits take the guesswork of what products to buy... Four kits are available."

A “quick solution kit” is a ready-made bundle of car cleaning supplies. Instead of picking everything separately, the kit gives you the products and tools for a particular cleaning job.

Part

specialized drill attachment brush

"...include specialized drill attachment brush to increase cleaning power and decrease time spent."

This is a brush that you attach to a power drill. It helps you scrub and clean faster because the drill provides extra motion and force.

Topic

Air Water

"[1534.2s] You drove this one too, right? [1535.4s] I did. [1536.2s] So I drove. [1536.7s] I saw it at Air Water."

They mention “Air Water” as the place/event where they first saw the car.

Car

Porsche Boxster

"It's not even ass. It's a Boxster. So and the companies in Missouri, Missouri and ..."

The Porsche Boxster is a sports car made by Porsche, and it’s designed to feel balanced and fun to drive. Many versions are convertibles with the top that can come off. It’s often mentioned when people talk about sporty cars and driving feel.

Topic

How the car looks in photos vs in person

"But wait, I was going to say. You can in person, it doesn't look as snouty as it does in this shot. Like there's something about the way the camera affects it."

They’re pointing out that the car can look different depending on the camera shot. What looks “snouty” in a photo may look more balanced when you see it in person.

Concept

restomod

"Look, it's for people that want a three five six, but they want air conditioning and backup cameras and, you know, stereo and stuff and in all that."

A restomod is a classic car that gets updated with newer technology and comfort features. The goal is to keep the old car’s style, but make it easier to live with day to day.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"...ere's my problem with it. Like you take a C five Corvette and you stretch out a C one looking body to put i..."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car from Chevrolet that’s built for speed and performance. Different years and generations can look quite different. The conversation sounds like it’s comparing how one Corvette style relates to another.

Term

CAD drawing

"And the guy told me with this one. He said, yeah, our CAD designer designed the car. The guy who did the CAD drawing. And what's a CAD drawing?"

A CAD drawing is a computer-based design file used to plan the shape of a product. Instead of sketching only by hand, designers model it on a computer so it’s easier to build accurately.

Term

fiberglass

"It's fiberglass, so it drives like a like a 2019 Boxster with 200 pounds taken out of it."

Fiberglass is a light material used for body parts. Using it can reduce weight, which can make a car feel quicker and more responsive.

Car

Singer 9-Elevens

"you see, he has a hard time wrapping his head around Singer 9-Elevens and in all sorts of mods."

Singer makes special, heavily modified versions of the Porsche 911. The host is saying that even with all the changes, it can still be surprising to people who aren’t used to this kind of restomod.

Topic

Barrett-Jackson auction

"I've been to Bear Jackson a bunch of times for various reasons. And I'll sit there and there's like a Chevelle, a 1970 Chevelle... And then if I were at Bear Jackson in 14 years, I would expect to see this sell for probably a lot of money."

Barrett-Jackson is a famous car auction where collectors bid on rare cars. The hosts are using it as an example of how much money collectible cars can bring.

Car

Chevrolet Chevelle

"...s reasons. And I'll sit there and there's like a Chevelle, a 1970 Chevelle. Yeah."

The Chevrolet Chevelle is an older American muscle car. The podcast mentions a 1970 model, which is a well-known year for this car. People talk about it because it’s a classic and has a strong enthusiast following.

Concept

horsepower

"So like you could say it makes one thousand two hundred and thirty four horsepower. Wow, that's a number."

Horsepower is a way to describe how much power the car’s motor can produce. More horsepower often helps the car accelerate harder.

Concept

quarter mile

"It does the quarter mile in like nine point two seconds, which is just absolutely absurd."

The quarter mile is a standard drag-racing test distance. They’re saying this car covers that distance in an extremely fast time.

Concept

0-60 time

"It does the quarter mile in like nine point two seconds, which is just absolutely absurd."

They’re quoting a stopwatch-style performance number. It measures how quickly the car can cover a set distance, which is a standard way to compare how fast cars are.

Concept

elapsed time

"It does the quarter mile in like nine point two seconds, which is just absolutely absurd."

Elapsed time is the “how long it took” number from a timed run. In this case, it’s how long the car takes to finish the quarter-mile test.

Term

widened it

"Yeah, the big like the Evoluto, they widened it."

“Widened it” usually means the car’s wheel stance is wider. A wider stance can help the car feel more stable and stick better to the road.

Term

three motor

"It's a three motor instead of a two motor. And so like the some comparables like the the Tesla plaid, the two motor,"

A “three motor” electric car uses three electric motors to drive the wheels. The host is saying that having three motors (instead of two) changes how the car can control power to different wheels. That can affect how it accelerates and turns.

Car

Model Tesla Plaid

"...r. And so like the some comparables like the the Tesla plaid, the two motor, the Tycons, a two motor."

The Model S is Tesla’s electric sedan, meaning it runs on electricity instead of gasoline. It’s known for being quick and for having enough range for longer drives. The podcast is comparing it to other Tesla models and setups.

Term

two motor

"the Tesla plaid, the two motor, the Tycons, a two motor. This one has two motors on the rear axle."

A “two motor” electric car uses two electric motors to move the car. In this discussion, the host says both motors are on the rear axle, which affects how the car can control power while turning. That can change the car’s cornering feel.

Term

torque vectoring

"And so it has in very severe torque vectoring. So it's really kind of counterintuitive to drive to an Audi RS3 like to go around a corner faster, give it more gas."

Torque vectoring means the car can “push” different wheels with different amounts of power. That helps the car turn more easily and stay stable when you’re cornering. It’s like the car actively adjusts which wheels get the most drive force.

Car

Audi Rs3

"...ally kind of counterintuitive to drive to an Audi RS3 like to go around a corner faster, give it more ..."

The Audi RS 3 is a high-performance version of a regular Audi compact car. It’s made to help you drive faster, especially when turning corners. The podcast is talking about how it feels when you push it around a bend.

Term

overdrive the outside wheel

"Like it's it's it's weird because it can just overdrive the outside wheel. And so the motors are so under stress."

This phrase means the car can give the outside wheel more power than you’d normally expect while turning. That can help the car rotate and follow the corner better. It’s a result of how the drivetrain controls torque between wheels.

Term

comfort mode

"I drove here in whatever they call comfort mode with the seat massager on hands free drove hands free the whole way."

Comfort mode is a driving setting that makes the car feel smoother and less aggressive. It can soften how the car responds to your inputs. The host is saying they used it while driving around town.

Car

Lucid Gravity

"...ide. Yeah. And you know, to be fair to them, the gravity, which is their SUV that came out, they've clean..."

The Lucid Gravity is an electric SUV made by Lucid. It’s meant to be a bigger, more practical electric vehicle for everyday use. The conversation sounds like it’s talking about how people view it and why.

Company

Saudi Arabia sovereign investment fund

"They also have like, you know, Saudi money. So they they the Saudi Arabia sovereign investment fund is heavily invested in them."

The Saudi government has a big investment fund. The hosts are saying it put a lot of money into Lucid, which helps the company stay financially strong.

Company

Peter Rawlinson

"So Peter Rawlinson, who was like the founder, original CEO and CTO, he quit, he retired and they had an interim guy"

Peter Rawlinson is one of the main leaders behind Lucid. The hosts are saying he stepped down, and Lucid hired a new CEO.

Car

Tesla Model

"...vehicle line chief, whatever you call it, of the Tesla Model S. So he built the Tesla Model S. Right."

The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV, meaning it runs on electricity instead of gasoline. It’s designed to be practical for daily driving while still being quick. It may be mentioned because it’s one of Tesla’s main models.

Car

Tesla Model S

"...e line chief, whatever you call it, of the Tesla Model S. So he built the Tesla Model S. Right."

The Tesla Model S is a fully electric car shaped like a sedan. It’s known for being fast and for having enough range for longer trips. It may be mentioned because it’s an important Tesla model in the company’s lineup.

Brand

Pocket Hose Ballistic

"Anyway, for a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a free 360-degree rotating pocket pivot and a free thumb drive nozzle."

Pocket Hose Ballistic is a brand/product for a small, portable garden hose. They’re advertising a deal that includes extra parts.

Term

Bluetooth

"Speaking of hose, let's talk about Bluetooth. Let's say you don't want your hose to retract."

Bluetooth is a wireless way for your phone to connect to your car. It lets you play music and make calls without using cords.

Brand

SpySquare radio

"What about a SpySquare radio? Be our heads. Pez dispensers, but Bluetooth dispensers."

“SpySquare radio” sounds like a specific brand/model of car radio. They’re talking about it as something that could include Bluetooth-style features.

Concept

single-seater

"Single-seater... It looks like a Valkyrie with the roof cut off. And then a single-seater, which would solve a lot of Valkyrie's problems, actually."

A single-seater means there’s only one seat for the driver. Removing a second seat can make the car lighter and easier to optimize for racing.

Term

V12 engine

"It looks like a Valkyrie with the roof cut off... It’s a V12 engine and is around 10 seconds quicker than an F1 car."

A V12 engine has 12 cylinders arranged in a V shape. More cylinders like this can help an engine make strong power and sound impressive.

Concept

aerodynamics under the car

"the aerodynamics are all under the car. Could you see if it says Valkyrie anywhere in there?"

“Under the car” aerodynamics means the shape of the bottom of the vehicle helps push it down onto the road. That extra grip helps the car take turns faster and feel more stable.

Car

Aston Amr Pro

"Could you see if it says Valkyrie anywhere in there? Because to me, they make the Valkyrie AMR Pro. I think it's called. Oh, yeah, there you go."

The Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro is a super-expensive, track-focused hypercar. It’s designed to stick to the road using lots of advanced aerodynamics, so it can go faster around corners.

Concept

F1 car

"But how can it be 10 seconds quicker than an F1 car? Because it has double the power. What's wrong with F1, that their cars aren't 10 seconds?"

An “F1 car” is a Formula 1 race car. They’re designed to be extremely fast and grippy, so comparisons like this usually come down to track conditions and how much downforce and power the cars have.

Term

1.6 liter

"They don't have V12. They have a little 1.6 liter, whatever. But anyway, so yeah."

“1.6 liter” is the engine’s size, based on how much volume the cylinders have. A smaller engine can still be very powerful, especially with modern technology.

Car

McLaren P1

"[2733.6s] So he likes to track stuff, it looks like. [2735.3s] And Claren P1, that's nice. [2736.8s] Nice."

The McLaren P1 is a rare, high-end supercar. It’s famous for using a hybrid setup and being built with lightweight materials.

Concept

wheelbase

"It's all wheelbase. It's all wheelbase. Yeah. They take a Valkyrie, which is whatever, a nice sized, hypercar normal size. And then they extend the wheelbase"

Wheelbase is how far apart the front and rear wheels are on a car. Making it longer can change how the car rides and how stable it feels, and it also changes the car’s overall shape.

Term

hybrid

"And then they extend the wheelbase and then get rid of all the hybrid nonsense. Right."

A hybrid uses both a gas engine and an electric motor/battery. If you remove the hybrid parts, the car runs only on the gas engine, which changes how it delivers power.

Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

"...hows up in a McLaren 750S. Upgrades to a Porsche 918 Spyderite. And then he's on top of Olivia Munn."

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a very rare, extremely fast sports car. It uses a mix of electric power and a gas engine. It may be mentioned because it’s a special, high-tech supercar in the performance conversation.

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