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059 | Can the Tesla Roadster Actually Fly?! The New Roadster, EV Supercars & Insane Performance
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 37:14
On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris is joined by Courage from The Real Driven Dad for a deep dive into the Tesla Roadster, the increasingly wild world of EV performance, and the rumors surrounding Tesla’s long-awaited electric sports car.
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The conversation starts with the realities of owning and driving cars today—from expensive gas and city parking to EV charging and battery life—before turning to Tesla and the next-generation Roadster.
Chris and Courage break down the Roadster’s supercar styling, proposed three-motor all-wheel-drive setup, instant EV torque, and the technology that allows electric cars to put enormous amounts of power to the pavement. Then comes the big question: could Tesla really demonstrate a Roadster that actually hovers?
They also debate whether ultra-fast EV sports cars make sense when electric SUVs and trucks can already deliver ridiculous acceleration while offering far more practicality. And what happens when yesterday’s performance bargains become tomorrow’s collectibles? The guys get into rising Nissan GT-R prices, the Ford GT, supercar values, and why some enthusiast cars become incredibly expensive after production ends.
Plus: why charging an EV or your phone to 100% isn't always ideal, four-motor vs. three-motor EVs, Tesla styling, BYD, Lucid, Rivian, the realities of 0–60 performance in everyday traffic, and plenty of classic Cool Cars with Chris tangents along the way.
In this episode: Tesla Roadster, Tesla EVs, electric sports cars, EV supercars, Tesla Roadster rumors, EV performance, electric car acceleration, EV battery charging, three-motor vs. four-motor EVs, Rivian, Lucid, BYD, Nissan GT-R values, Ford GT, collectible cars, sports cars, supercars, car technology, and the future of electric vehicles.
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00:00 Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris 00:22 CarCurious: A Podcast App Built for Car Fans 01:49 Are Cars More Than Just Transportation? 05:04 Gas Prices, EVs & the Cost of Driving 06:06 EV Battery Life & the Best Way to Charge 07:45 Tesla, BYD & the EV Market 12:07 The Original Tesla Roadster 14:17 The New Tesla Roadster: An EV Supercar? 17:21 Three Motors, AWD & Tesla Performance 18:15 Why Electric Cars Are So Fast 21:33 How Much Will the Tesla Roadster Cost? 24:06 Are EV Supercars Actually Worth It? 27:01 Nissan GT-R Prices Are Getting INSANE 29:04 Will the GT-R Become a Collector Car? 31:36 Would You Buy a Tesla Roadster? 31:55 Can the Tesla Roadster Actually FLY?! 34:32 The Real Driven Dad & Final Thoughts 36:57 Cool Cars with Chris — Outro
Courage may have just found the kind of project car you don’t go looking for — the kind that finds you.
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris sits down with Courage from The Real Driven Dad to talk car culture, local meets, classic Volkswagens, and the possibility of taking on a 1969 Datsun 510 that has been sitting for years.
The conversation starts with a question every car person understands: how much of your weekend gets planned around cars? Chris and Courage get into Cars & Coffee culture, why enthusiasts will happily take the long way just for a better drive, and the appeal of getting out to local events even when life and family make scheduling tricky.
Then Courage shares what he saw at a local Volkswagen meet — including classic Beetles, dune buggies, and one seriously wild off-road Beetle build with a twin-turbo LS engine hanging out back.
But the real story begins when Courage reveals a possible new project.
A friend has a 1969 Datsun 510 that has been sitting for roughly a decade. It’s already been modified with an SR20 drivetrain, but this isn’t a car that’s ready to fire up and drive home. Courage talks through what taking it on would really mean: garage space, tires, mechanical work, engine work, interior pieces, sourcing parts, and potentially spending a year and a half to two years just getting it to the point where he feels comfortable driving it.
That raises the bigger question:
When a project car falls into your lap, how do you know whether to walk away — or say yes?
Chris and Courage also talk about keeping the character of an old Datsun, whether an LS swap would be too much, what a lightweight 510 with an SR20 could be like, and whether the entire build could become its own YouTube series.
And yes, the project may already have a name:
Project Nickel and Dime.
057 | What Makes a Car Special? Manuals, Rare Cars & the Cars We Actually Want
Monday, September 21, 2026 • Duration 37:09
What makes a car truly special? Is it horsepower, rarity, a manual transmission, or simply the way it makes you feel behind the wheel?
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage talk about the connection enthusiasts have with their cars, why manual transmissions still matter, and what makes certain cars feel more memorable than others.
Chris also breaks down the new Cool Cars with Chris branding inspired by his Nissan 370Z, while Courage shares highlights from a recent Cars & Coffee and a visit to West Coast Exotics, featuring everything from gated-manual V10 Audi R8s and Dodge Vipers to Shelby GT500s and a Lamborghini Revuelto.
They also get into enthusiast car buying, searching for the right car instead of just any car, specialty dealerships, luxury vs. mainstream models, and why some quirks are worth living with when you truly love what you drive.
If you’ve ever owned a car that felt special for reasons that had nothing to do with a spec sheet, this one is for you.
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Were car interiors from the 80s and 90s cool… or just plain cringe?
Chris is joined once again by Courage from The Real Driven Dad to go down the rabbit hole of old-school automotive interiors.
They look back at the days of boxy Corvette dashboards, swooping Porsche interiors, two-spoke steering wheels, exposed screws, red carpeting, built-in car phones, dash mats, ashtrays, manual transmissions, and enough buttons to make a cockpit jealous.
Chris and Courage also get into why American sports cars like the Corvette were often criticized for interior quality, whether that criticism was fair, and whether interior materials should even matter that much when you're buying a performance car.
Then the conversation turns into a full nostalgia trip through aftermarket stereos, removable head units, amplifiers, subwoofers, bass CDs, and the era when having a sound system powerful enough to shake the entire car was practically a requirement.
In this episode:
Why 90s cars became so rounded and aerodynamic
The rise and fall of dashboard mats
Porsche interiors versus old-school Corvettes
The legendary built-in car phone
Two-spoke steering wheels and exposed dashboard screws
Why American sports-car interiors got criticized
Does interior quality really matter in a performance car?
Why modern interiors are harder to customize
The golden age of aftermarket car stereos
Subwoofers, bass CDs, and cars that shook from the inside out
Why modern car interiors can sometimes feel too similar
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055 | Stock vs. Custom Wheels: What Actually Makes a Car Better?
Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 34:56
On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris is joined by Courage from The Real Driven Dad for a conversation all about wheels, tires, fitment, performance, and the never-ending debate between keeping a car stock and making it your own.
Courage shares his recent visit to HRE, where he got a behind-the-scenes look at how high-end performance wheels are manufactured. The guys talk about how much engineering actually goes into wheel design, why certain spoke styles and shapes affect strength and weight distribution, and why some of the wheels that look the coolest aren’t always the most efficient designs.
From there, the conversation turns to the real-world side of aftermarket wheels. Courage explains why he replaced the factory wheels on his Hyundai Elantra N, how he managed to sell his stock set for nearly enough to cover the upgrade, and why changing wheels can completely alter the personality of a car.
Chris and Courage also dig into wider tires, staggered setups, wheel offset, track-focused tires, tire wear, and the frustration that can come with modifying suspension and fitment. They also discuss when aftermarket wheels genuinely improve a car and when a stock design might actually be the better choice.
Along the way, the guys get into the strange world of YouTube and social media, why some highly produced videos struggle while simple clips explode, and why creating car content can still be worth doing even when the numbers don’t always make sense.
If you’ve ever stared at your car and wondered whether a new set of wheels would transform it — or ruin it — this episode is for you.
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054 | How to Shoot Cool Cars: Car Photography, Camera Gear & Sim Racing with Adrian
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 55:37
What does it take to make a car look incredible on camera?
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage sit down with automotive photographer and filmmaker Adrian from Meant to Be Driven to talk car photography, camera gear, automotive storytelling, Subaru BRZ driving, Cars & Coffee culture, track days, and sim racing.
Adrian has spent years behind the camera shooting photography and documentary-style video, including automotive listings and creative work connected with Cars & Bids. He breaks down what actually makes a great car photo—from lighting, composition, contrast, foreground, and finding the right angle to why sunrise and sunset can completely change the look of a vehicle.
The conversation also dives into Adrian's photography and video gear, including the Canon C50, Canon R6 Mark II, Canon 5D Mark III, vintage Canon lenses, DJI Osmo Pocket, Sony FX6, and the ongoing debate between shooting with a dedicated camera versus a smartphone.
Then it's time to talk cars.
Adrian shares what it's like owning and modifying his 2015 Subaru BRZ, why he believes it's often more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, and how he's preparing the BRZ for future track use. Chris also talks about his modified Nissan 370Z, while the guys get into manual transmissions, heel-toe downshifting, exhaust setups, mountain driving, classic cars, rare enthusiast cars, and why some cars are simply meant to be driven.
They also explore Southern California car culture, including Cars & Coffee, Garage 79, Mount Palomar, early-morning mountain drives, and photographing the people and stories behind the cars—not just the machines themselves.
Later, Adrian takes the guys inside his , including his Logitech Pro wheel, pedals and shifter, PC racing, , VR racing with the , and how practicing in a simulator can help drivers learn braking, steering reactions, car control, and even real-world racetracks like the .
Cool Cars with Chris: The Story Behind the Podcast + What’s Next
Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 16:42
It’s almost been one full year of Cool Cars with Chris, and in this solo episode I’m sharing the story behind the podcast, why I started it, and what’s coming next.
My podcasting journey started back in 2019 and eventually led to shows like The Kris and Kristine Show and Podtastic Audio. But after major life changes in 2025, I decided I didn’t want to keep making a show about how to podcast. I wanted podcasting to be fun again.
Inspired by the memories of owning my Nissan 370Z and the pure enjoyment of driving a fun car, I created a show focused less on spec sheets and more on the real experience of owning and driving cool cars.
In this episode, I talk about:
How I got started in podcasting
Why I launched Podtastic Audio
Why I ended that show in 2025
How my Nissan 370Z inspired Cool Cars with Chris
Why this car podcast focuses on the emotion of driving
The first guests and cars featured on the show
Reaching listeners in around 54 countries
Why I was releasing two episodes a week
Why the show is moving back to weekly episodes
Why more video is coming to Cool Cars with Chris
How you can get your own cool car featured on the podcast
If you love cool cars, car culture, automotive stories, driving experiences, and car podcasts, make sure you follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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053 | Monterey Car Week: Hypercars, Auctions & Laguna Seca
Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 38:37
Monterey Car Week isn’t just a car show — it’s an entire region turning into automotive Disneyland for a week.
In this episode, Chris catches up with Courage from The Driven Dad, who’s reporting from the Monterey area as exotic cars, rare classics, hypercars, auctions, enthusiast meets and track events start taking over California’s Central Coast.
What’s it actually like to be in Monterey during Car Week? Courage gives us the on-the-ground experience: crazy cars appearing in normal traffic, trailers unloading serious machinery, smaller meetups happening all over town, and the feeling that almost anything could roll past you at any moment.
And yes… the really wild stuff shows up too.
We’re talking Koenigsegg, Pagani, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche and other machines that most of us usually only see online, in magazines or in video games.
The conversation also heads over to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, where Courage is staying close enough to hear cars attacking the track from outside. Chris and Courage talk about the legendary Corkscrew, the wild Corkscrew Hillclimb, elevation changes, track driving, engine temperatures, race oil and what happens when you start pushing a performance car harder than you would on the street.
Plus, they get into the other side of Monterey Car Week that doesn’t always get talked about: the crowds, traffic, police presence, local residents, automotive auctions and what it takes to move some of these million-dollar cars around safely.
And Monterey isn’t just about hypercars. Chris and Courage also talk Nissan 300ZXs, Hyundai N cars, British cars, classic cars, online auctions, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and why you don’t necessarily need a seven-figure supercar to have a great time during Car Week.
Courage also shares how the trip has become a family tradition, including the long drive north, stopping in Solvang, exploring Monterey with the kids and turning one of the biggest automotive weeks of the year into a proper road-trip vacation.
If you’re into , this one is for you.
052 | Weirdest Factory Edition Cars Ever: Levi’s Gremlin, VW Harlequin & Eddie Bauer Explorer
Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 39:19
What happens when car manufacturers decide a normal trim package just isn’t enough?
On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage take a trip through automotive history to explore some of the weirdest factory edition cars ever made. We’re talking unusual brand collaborations, wild color combinations, denim-inspired interiors, and special editions that could only have come from their particular era.
First up is the 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition, an unlikely collaboration between AMC and Levi’s that brought blue-jean style inside one of the 1970s’ most recognizable cars. Would something this unusual actually be desirable today?
Then things get even more colorful with the Volkswagen Golf Harlequin. With mismatched red, yellow, blue and green body panels straight from the factory, the VW Harlequin looks like someone built a Golf using whatever painted panels happened to be lying around. Chris and Courage debate whether they’d actually drive one — and why this bizarre Volkswagen has become such a memorable piece of automotive history.
Finally, they revisit a special edition that was much more common: the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition. The partnership between Ford and outdoor clothing brand Eddie Bauer became closely associated with Ford SUVs and helped turn a simple appearance package into something buyers instantly recognized.
But before getting into the weird factory editions, Chris and Courage talk car culture, speeding, police attention and modified cars. Chris discusses the temptation of owning a fast Nissan 370Z, while Courage talks about track events and the difficulty of finding safe, legal places where enthusiasts can really experience their cars. They also get into California car laws, CARB-legal modifications, state refs, aftermarket exhausts, and why some modified cars attract more attention than others.
The conversation ultimately comes back to something every car enthusiast understands: we want our cars to feel like our cars. Whether it’s a factory special edition, a Roush F-150, custom wheels, an exhaust, or even a license plate, making a vehicle different is a huge part of car culture.
051 | Monterey Car Week Explained: Pebble Beach, The Quail & Million-Dollar Cars
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 35:23
Is Monterey Car Week really the greatest automotive event on Earth?
If you've ever dreamed of seeing Bugattis, Ferraris, Paganis, Koenigseggs, McLarens, Lamborghinis, and million-dollar classics driving down public streets, then Monterey Car Week belongs at the top of your automotive bucket list.
Every August, the Monterey Peninsula transforms into the center of the car universe. Legendary events like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, The Quail Motorsports Gathering, Laguna Seca, and world-famous collector car auctions bring together some of the rarest, fastest, and most valuable automobiles ever built.
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage break down what Monterey Car Week is really like—from the perspective of enthusiasts who simply love cars.
Whether you're planning your first trip or wondering if all the hype is justified, this episode covers everything from incredible car spotting and exotic supercars to luxury auctions, unforgettable experiences, and a few realities you probably won't hear anywhere else.
Along the way, the conversation also wanders into Tesla charging, Robotaxis, modified cars, police enforcement, car photography etiquette, and why Monterey somehow feels like Disneyland for gearheads.
If you're passionate about car culture, classic cars, supercars, hypercars, JDM, American muscle, European exotics, or simply enjoy hearing two friends talk about everything happening in the automotive world, you're going to love this episode.
🏁 What makes Monterey Car Week one of the biggest automotive events in the world
🏁 The difference between Pebble Beach and The Quail
🏁 Why the world's rarest cars simply drive around town
🏁 Million-dollar collector car auctions
🏁 Laguna Seca during Car Week
In this episode:
How car people plan weekends around meets and events
Why sometimes the longer route is the better route
Cars & Coffee culture and local car communities
Classic VW Beetles, dune buggies, and a wild off-road build
A twin-turbo LS-powered Volkswagen Beetle
Courage’s potential 1969 Datsun 510 project
The SR20 drivetrain already in the car
What happens when a project has been sitting for years
Garage space, rollers, towing, and project-car logistics
Keeping the personality of a classic Japanese car
SR20 vs. V8/LS swap ideas
How long a real garage build can actually take
Building a car instead of simply paying someone else to finish it
Turning the project into content for YouTube
The people and relationships that come from car culture
The origin of Project Nickel and Dime
Would you take on a project like this, or is this exactly the kind of car that can spiral into years of work?
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00:00 Cool Cars with Chris Intro 03:45 Why Car People Love Cars & Coffee 07:18 Classic Volkswagen Meet 10:20 Wild Off-Road VW Beetle 11:21 Twin-Turbo LS Beetle 18:23 Courage Teases a New Project Car 20:38 1969 Datsun 510 Reveal 22:11 SR20-Swapped Datsun 510 23:17 What This Project Will Really Take 26:28 Should the Datsun Get an LS Swap? 27:40 250 HP in a Lightweight Datsun 510 33:15 Why Courage Wants to Build It Himself 35:00 Is the Datsun 510 a Good Deal? 39:03 How Long Until It Runs? 40:17 Turning the Build Into YouTube Content 42:40 Project Nickel and Dime 43:40 The Real Driven Dad + Outro
00:00 – Welcome & New Cool Cars with Chris Branding 01:26 – The 370Z-Inspired Logo 04:11 – What Makes a Car Special? 06:55 – Manual vs. Automatic Driving 11:42 – Cars & Coffee Weekend 13:21 – GT350 & GT350R Correction 14:48 – Inside West Coast Exotics 15:50 – Gated Manual V10 Audi R8s 17:04 – Lamborghini Revuelto & Rare Cars 18:39 – How Cars & Coffee Events Work 20:11 – Finding Rare & Specific Cars 22:03 – Buying a Car You Actually Want 24:13 – SUVs, Luxury Cars & Everyday Buyers 26:03 – Lexus vs. Toyota & Entry-Level Luxury 29:03 – Living With the Quirks of a 370Z 31:20 – Early Morning Drives & Car Events 32:50 – Wheels, Tires & Missing Lug Nuts 34:40 – The Real Driven Dad & Closing 37:09 – End
Cool Cars with Chris dives into what makes a car truly special, from the raw connection of a manual transmission to the thrill of finding rare enthusiast cars that stand out from the crowd. In this episode, Chris and Courage talk Nissan 370Z ownership, manual vs. automatic driving, Cars & Coffee, West Coast Exotics, gated-manual V10 Audi R8s, Dodge Vipers, Shelby GT350 and GT350R models, GT500s, the Lamborghini Revuelto, and the difference between buying transportation and buying a car you genuinely love. They also discuss specialty dealerships, rare car sourcing, Toyota vs. Lexus, entry-level luxury cars, SUVs, enthusiast car culture, and why the best cars are often the ones that create the strongest emotional connection behind the wheel.
00:00 — Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris 00:55 — From cassette tapes to worldwide podcasting 02:48 — Why 90s cars became so aerodynamic 04:19 — The problem with old dashboard materials 06:21 — Z cars, Genesis Coupes & aftermarket support 08:12 — Rating old-school car interiors 09:26 — Porsche interiors vs. the C5 Corvette 12:20 — Corvette culture & Cars and Coffee 14:10 — A very old-school Porsche cockpit 16:52 — Car phones and peak 1980s luxury 20:41 — Remember when phone plans had minutes? 21:20 — The wonderfully weird C4 Corvette interior 25:21 — Ashtrays, cup holders & red carpeting 28:24 — Why dashboards had to look aerodynamic too 29:47 — Does interior quality matter in a sports car? 32:46 — Can you modernize an old interior? 33:59 — What happened to aftermarket car stereos? 35:01 — Subwoofers, amps & the bass era 38:10 — Do modern interiors all look the same? 38:48 — Wrap-up & where to find The Real Driven Dad
This episode of Cool Cars with Chris dives into 90s car interiors, 1980s car interiors, retro car design, classic sports cars, old-school dashboards, Corvette interiors, C4 Corvette and C5 Corvette design, Porsche 911 interiors, manual transmission cars, built-in car phones, dash mats, ashtrays, vintage automotive technology, aftermarket car stereos, subwoofers, bass systems, car audio, sports car interior quality, American sports cars, Corvette vs Porsche, old cars vs modern cars, automotive nostalgia, 80s cars, 90s cars, retro automotive culture, car interior design, aftermarket car accessories, modern car interiors, Cool Cars with Chris, The Real Driven Dad, automotive podcasts, car enthusiast podcasts, 90s nostalgia, and the ultimate question: were old-school car interiors cool or cringe?
00:00 — Welcome Back to Cool Cars with Chris 03:03 — Instagram, TikTok & the Mystery of YouTube 06:28 — Why Make Car Content at All? 08:19 — Inside HRE: How Performance Wheels Are Made 13:17 — The Engineering Behind Wheel Design 15:52 — Why Courage Changed His Elantra N Wheels 19:22 — Selling the Stock Wheels & Going Aftermarket 22:22 — When Is Changing Your Wheels Actually Worth It? 24:08 — Wider Tires, Grip & Staggered Setups 26:05 — When Mods Start Eating Tires 27:54 — Street Wheels vs. Track Wheels 29:15 — Style vs. Performance 30:55 — The Culture of Custom Wheels 32:16 — Why Some Wheels Just Don’t Work on Certain Cars 34:00 — The Real Driven Dad + Final Thoughts
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage from The Real Driven Dad dive into stock vs. custom wheels, aftermarket rims, tire fitment, staggered setups, wider tires, wheel engineering, and performance upgrades. Courage also shares his visit to HRE Wheels and what goes into manufacturing high-end performance wheels, while the guys discuss modifying a Hyundai Elantra N, Nissan Z tire setups, track wheels, and whether aftermarket wheels really make a car better.
If you're into automotive photography, car photography tips, camera gear, sports cars, Subaru BRZ builds, Nissan 370Zs, Cars & Coffee, track driving, sim racing, or automotive content creation, this episode is packed with practical advice and car talk.
00:00 — Meet Adrian: Automotive Photographer & Car Enthusiast
05:08 — Best Camera Gear for Car Photography
10:31 — How to Take Better Car Photos: Lighting & Composition
12:29 — Adrian’s Subaru BRZ & Why Slow Cars Are More Fun
17:39 — The Story Behind “Meant to Be Driven”
19:49 — Cars & Coffee, Garage 79 & Car Culture
26:15 — Golden Hour & the Best Time to Photograph Cars
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00:00 — Cool Cars with Chris Podcast Update 00:42 — My Podcasting Journey 01:19 — The Chris and Christine Show 02:11 — Starting Podtastic Audio 03:18 — Everything Changed in 2025 05:30 — Why I Ended Podtastic Audio 06:05 — Making Podcasting Fun Again 06:55 — How My Nissan 370Z Inspired the Show 07:49 — Creating Cool Cars with Chris 08:11 — Why This Car Podcast Is Different 08:40 — The Emotion of Driving Cool Cars 09:39 — Launching With Three Guests 10:56 — One Year and 54 Countries 11:34 — Hyundai Elantra N: The First Featured Car 12:01 — Remote Car Podcast Interviews 13:15 — Why I Released Two Episodes a Week 13:46 — Returning to Weekly Episodes 14:33 — More Video Is Coming 15:21 — Running an Independent Car Podcast 15:53 — Get Your Car Featured 16:37 — Thanks for Listening
Monterey Car Week, Laguna Seca, exotic cars, supercars, hypercars, car auctions, performance cars, road trips or automotive culture
What Monterey Car Week is really like from the ground
Why exotic and hypercars suddenly seem to be everywhere
Koenigsegg, Pagani, Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin sightings
Car auctions, trailers and transporting rare vehicles
British cars and enthusiast meetups around Monterey
Why every cool car can still have a place at Car Week
Hearing Laguna Seca from just a few miles away
The legendary Corkscrew and Corkscrew Hillclimb
Track temperatures, racing oil and pushing performance cars
Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids and buying enthusiast cars online
Hyundai N cars and modern performance culture
Taking the family to Monterey Car Week
Turning the drive into a California automotive road trip
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00:00 Intro 00:31 Monterey 03:27 Monterey Car Week 04:17 Exhausts & Police 06:48 Car Week Impact 09:31 British Cars 12:03 Supercars at Car Week 12:23 Auctions & 300ZX 14:41 Car Week Stories 16:02 Laguna Seca 17:01 Hyundai N 20:25 Hypercars 22:17 Pagani & Koenigsegg 23:39 Car Knowledge 26:39 Corkscrew Hillclimb 28:24 Track Heat 29:38 Racing Oil 30:52 Race Fuel 32:38 Family Car Week 33:33 Monterey Road Trip 36:10 Family Tradition 37:36 The Driven Dad 38:32 Outro
#MontereyCarWeek #LagunaSeca
Which would you rather own: the Levi’s AMC Gremlin, VW Golf Harlequin, or Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition?
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00:00 — Welcome to Cool Cars with Chris 00:25 — Track Days, Fast Cars & Courage’s Elantra 00:48 — Where Can You Legally Open Up a Fast Car? 03:04 — Nissan 370Z Speed & Highway Patrol Stories 05:47 — Modified Cars & Avoiding Unwanted Attention 08:17 — Courage’s Wild Highway Patrol Encounter 10:21 — California State Refs & CARB-Legal Mods 13:05 — The Weirdest Factory Edition Cars Ever 16:40 — 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition 22:21 — Volkswagen Golf Harlequin 29:06 — Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 34:03 — Why Special Edition Cars Are So Cool 36:13 — Roush F-150s & Making Your Car Unique 37:33 — Courage’s Driven Dad 22 & What’s Next 38:32 — Leasing vs. Buying Cars 39:05 — Final Thoughts & Outro
🏁 Modified cars, exhaust laws, and police during Car Week
🏁 Why Monterey should be on every enthusiast's bucket list
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