TMCP #619: Ask Rick — OEMs, Politics, and Profits; Plus Cars You Can Flip for Fun (and $$) at Football Tailgates
About this episode
September kicks off with a lively discussion about life choices, OEM challenges, and football tailgating cars. Rick shares his unexpected dream of becoming an orthodontist, while the hosts dive into the complexities faced by automotive manufacturers navigating electrification and politics. They highlight iconic cars like the GTD Mustang and all-wheel-drive Corvettes, debating their future collectibility. The episode wraps up with fun suggestions for tailgating cars that can impress friends and potentially turn a profit, making it a blend of personal anecdotes and automotive insights.
In this episode of The Muscle Car Place, Rick takes us inside the impossible yet fascinating world of OEM leadership—where shifting politics and billion-dollar bets make or break the future of the industry. Then, in true “Rick’s Take” fashion, he shifts gears to the fun side: which ’90s icons and classic rides make the best tailgate companions—and the smartest flips for ROI. From Corvettes and Cobras to Broncos and Foxbody Mustangs, Rick breaks down which cars will impress your buddies, hold value, and maybe even make you money after football season.
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Chevrolet Corvette
"...t halo cars like GTD Mustangs and all-wheel-drive Corvettes that run at Nürburgring on the weekends."
Ford Gtd Mustangs
"...the OEMs. On one side, they've got halo cars like GTD Mustangs and all-wheel-drive Corvettes that run at Nürburg..."
Dodge Charger
"...ong on this show. Bagging on the new six cylinder charger belongs on this show, even though it's a great ca..."
Maserati Ghibli
"...il them out to you. And that concludes the Dallas Ghibli racing update to the outro burn. All right, Moe p..."
Dodge Super
"...or David Krug. But he will be there racing his 70 Dodge Super B. That is a full speed tech chassis on 335s on a..."
Ford Transit
"...p race car with van guts, but it's based on an EV Ford Transit. So when you look at it, it's wearing"
Cadillac CT5
"There's a Cadillac five series, CT5 Blackwing. And I just wanted to see one."
Buick Grand National
"because I mean, think about what Bewa Grand Nationals back in the 80s did not sound like"
Pontiac Firebird
"they put the engines into the 89 Firebirds for 1500 units in 1989 anniversary"
Ford Bronco
"Yeah, three years. First one is a 66 Ford Bronco. It's the half cab pickup."
Shelby Cobra
"Purchase price irrelevant. Yeah, Shelby Cobra CSX1000, which is the continuation."
Cobra 427 Cobra
"...with the mileage, the condition, it's a brand new 427 Cobra that was assembled in the 2000s instead of the 19..."
Shelby GT500
"The Cobra wins because I already see the 2008 Mustang Shelby GT 500, 3,800 miles, low miles towards a lot of these."
GMC Cyclone
"...ne. Happy birthday to my daughter, Noelle, and go cyclones burn. Are we exiting on the Iowa State fight song..."
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