Glossary / General

coach building

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Coach building is when a company makes a special car just for you, based on your ideas and preferences. It's like having a custom-made suit, but for a car.

Technical Definition

Coach building refers to the practice of creating custom bodies for vehicles, often tailored to individual specifications. This process allows for unique, bespoke cars that stand out in the market.

Hear It Discussed

"Coach building was very, very cool up into like the 50s. It was awesome."
Unreliable Or Expensive, The Definition Of A BMW Enthusiast, Getting Better At Driving Manuals | Episode 1,006 Everyday Driver Car Debate 15:17

"“I’m glad coach building is back and I’m glad it’s not EVs anymore.” ... “EVs is what makes coach building possible…”"
Hoovie is Here! What is Mercedes Thinking? New Manual BMW M3! Gullwing Issues! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 08:55

"[2706.3s] I don't know what the fuck they were doing back then. I mean [2709.2s] I assume in the 40s and 50s people would build you the fuck you want, you know the coach building thing [2713.6s]..."
Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only! The Smoking Tire 45:09