Uncool cars which are now cool?
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds around cars that were once considered uncool but are now gaining popularity among enthusiasts. The hosts share personal anecdotes and experiences with various vehicles, including the Nissan R31 Skyline, Honda HR-V, and Ford AU Falcon, exploring how perceptions have shifted over time. They also touch on the rise of retro vans and the appeal of classic models like the Volvo 240. The episode is filled with humor, nostalgia, and insights into the changing landscape of automotive culture.
On this episode of Car Torque, Matty Alam, Ed, Scotty and David discuss their latest updates and talk about what uncool cars in their day are now very cool in 2024. We discuss how this came to be and why they are now cool!
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Honda Civic
"the Barina. Happy new owner. That's gone Honda Civic. I still have that 2001 Honda Civic. It's been dr..."
Master Tech
"...n on a couple of times roll and he he's an ex sub master tech and he said you know some of the nine hundreds th..."
Toyota MR2
"There's the new section with all the Duff Duff stickers lowered, modified. Just makes me want to vomit. And then the other, the other section that that is more me, that's the the actual sort of retro classics and there's a bongo van and a couple of beautiful MR2's, Maddie. There was a red one that was minty mint, mint, mint, mint like yours, Very nice. There was, you know, a beige"
Peugeot 50
"...a line of beetles in the records. There were five Peugeot 50 fives. In the reading there were four Peugeot 40 ..."
Peugeot 40
"... Peugeot 50 fives. In the reading there were four Peugeot 40 fours. Sorry, 50 fours in the wrecker. There were..."
Honda Accord
"...id, I took some photos for you, a couple of Honda Accords that were in there, the three door model and bein..."
Ford Falcon
"...example the reason why I want to bring this up. A Falcon, isn't it? Well, I mean the URL is is is the is t..."
Toyota Corolla
"...hey're gonna turn around. Now I remember like old Corollas used to be, not unless it was like an 86 or somet..."
Volkswagen Multivan
"...w at a Volkswagen, if you go buy a new Volkswagen Multivan camper, even though it's an unreliable bucket of ..."
Nissan Skyline
"...cond glance. And then suddenly through this whole skyline hype it's sort of dragged those gloppy Datsuns as..."
Ford Orion
"...ust. Got to your car. I'll take you to the Toyota Orion like we're not. OK, Not the third one, because th..."
Toyota Camry
"...tions. But if you could have like the choice of a Camry or like, you know, one of the other mid-size seda..."
Toyota Hilux
"... like that. That was it was. Just isn't there the Hilux that now like a divorced couple? Yeah, and the sh..."
Ford Mustang
"... comeback. So I think also obviously the Fox Body Mustang no one liked. I was thinking about that, but I st..."
Ford Ranger
"...uring Mr Falcons year end of end of run. And then Ranger was a smash hit and they're they're staying. Ques..."
Toyota 2000GT
"David. David. Or to have to be the 2000GT? Wouldn't that is absolutely correct, it is the 2..."
Hyundai i30
"...ond part of the question is that the I-20 and the I30 are being ends are being dropped. Incorrect. They..."
Hyundai i20
"that end today. Sorry, the second part of the question is that the I-20 and the I30 are being ends are being dropped. Incorrect. They are being, they are being dropped."
Tesla Model Tesla
"...that's just, you know what we talking like a base model Tesla like a baseball. Why is like what not even 200? A..."
Maserati Gran Turismo
"Yeah, it is a classic Year Plan European. Maserati Gran Turismo. Incorrect Ed Ed, Ed, Edd. You have 406 coupe. In..."
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