About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds as the hosts delve into the unexpected intersection of woodpeckers and the Kardashians, revealing a Kardashian's newfound love for a vintage Range Rover. They also explore the curious case of an ultramarathon runner banned for using a car during a race, leading to debates about car theft trends, particularly with Land Rovers. The episode is peppered with anecdotes about unique student cars and the thrill of car buying, culminating in a nostalgic look at the Nissan GTR's production end after 18 years.
Jonny has learnt two new things. Also in this episode, the resurgence of the crooklock, a Silverstone steam engine, the Julio Iglesias car mystery is solved, goodbye Nissan GT-R, more unusual student cars and catch and release car buying.
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Land Range Rovers
"No sé que los Landrovers y los Range Rovers han tenido este problema"
Nissan Gtr
"because for ages we've joked about the Nissan GTR being 117 years old."
Nissan R35 Gtr
"And this segues into a eulogy for the R35 GTR. And I took out my old notes"
Ford Ranger
"... the race cars and had the joy of seeing a Fervez Ranger that strange little short wheelbase"
Ford Mustang
"...being used as a pit car for a team racing on Ford Mustang. It might have been Alan Mann"
Lancia Delta
"dropped me home one night in his Lancia Delta integrale. What the hell?"
Dodge Charger
"... 101 and Zastava Ugos. But there was also a Dodge Charger like the General Lee from Dukes of Hazard,"
Porsche 968
"in a ruber where his runabout was a Porsche 968 Cabrio in a suitably breezy color."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"in an 80's Land Cruiser in that sort of"
Chevrolet Camaro
"...here of Kendall Jenner driving her 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible."
Cadillac El Dorado
"oh, I think it's a 60. 60. Cadillac El Dorado Cabrio."
Cadillac El
"oh, I think it's a 60. 60. Cadillac El Dorado Cabrio."
Jaguar Ipace
"I saw a very cheap Jaguar I-PACE for sale, en fact I sent it to you"
GMC Cyclone
"of the summer this one was called the Cyclone and I thought"
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