Glossary / General

unobtainium

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Unobtainium means something very hard to get, like a rare or super expensive car that almost no one can buy.

Technical Definition

Unobtainium is a slang term used to describe something extremely rare, expensive, or difficult to acquire, often used for exclusive cars or parts.

Hear It Discussed

"It was like that Concorde car where it was that unobtainium. You never saw one."
C.R.E.A.M. Ft Al Clark - Filming a Bugatti With a Bugatti, Banned Adverts and Meeting Legends C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 16:31

"Unobtainium that's the car, you know, so I knew I couldn't afford one So going back to being a builder. I'll build one"
John Wargo of The Custom Shop Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 54:23

"Literal unobtainium. The reason why this is... Obtainium, yes, that works, is because it's mega mega high mileage."
S2 Ep37: How To Look RICH On A Budget & Lotus Carlton UPDATE! The AutoAlex Podcast 42:44