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During the prohibition era, specialized smugglers arose from rural towns and valleys with only one goal: To move booze quickly and quietly to a thirsty public. Tune in to learn how bootleggers transformed their cars into high-powered smuggling machines.
With a striking body shape and unique gullwing doors, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was one of the most iconic cars of its age. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the history of this vehicle from its creation to the present day.
Consumers pay a premium for hybrid cars, so does it follow that the resale value is higher? In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss the factors that affect resale values — and why hybrids don’t tend to hold their value as well as regular cars.
Informally dubbed the “Popemobile,” the Pope’s personal conveyance is a rather unique vehicle. In this episode, Scott and Ben explore the history and features of the vehicles that have served as the Pope’s personal means of transport over the years.
First produced by the Studebaker Corporation in the early 1960s, the Avanti car model has a long, intriguing history. In this episode, Ben and Scott trace the history and evolution of this iconic car model.
Paintless dent removal is a cheaper, less invasive way to get dents and dings removed from your vehicle. In this episode, Scott and Ben take a look at how this type of car repair works, from the tools involved to pros and cons.
Each year, elderly drivers across the country attempt to renew their licenses — and not all of them are successful. Depending on a driver’s age, states may have special laws regarding their driving tests. Tune in to learn more about elderly drivers.
These days, you can build model cars out of all sorts of materials, from LEGO bricks to paper. In this episode, Scott and Ben take an enthusiastic look at papercraft cars that you can print out and put together.
In this episode, Scott and Ben discuss vehicle-related gun laws and legislation, touching on everything from gun laws in Georgia to gun racks.
If you’ve ever wanted to build your own boat, this is the episode for you! DIY enthusiasts Scott and Ben talk about different kinds of boats you can build yourself, from mini hydroplanes to survival rafts.
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