CarStuff
Did Bonnie and Clyde really write to Henry Ford to thank him for his fast, reliable getaway cars? Do you ever wonder what happens at the DirtFish Rally School? What's a tether car? The CarStuff show has explored these and literally hundreds of other fascinating topics to explain how some of the most amazing machines on land, sea and air actually work. So whether you want to know more about hearses or circus trains, salt flat racers or the popemobile, Scott Benjamin has you covered.
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The Great Danbury State Fair Boat Races
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Is Graham the ideal car crash survivor?
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The Rise of Food Trucks
It's no secret that food trucks are enjoying national attention here in the States - but why? Where did food trucks originally come from, and how does running one work? Tune in to learn more.
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Board Track Racing
At the start of the 20th century, motorcycles and cars competed on enormous, steeply banked wooden racetracks called motordromes. Listen in to find out why these popular tracks quickly earned a much more ominous nickname: murderdrome.
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What's it really like to own your dream car?
Every car buff has their dream vehicle, whether it's a vintage Porsche, a mean Mustang or a timeless Rolls-Royce. But what's it actually like to own that Bugatti? Tune in for a closer look at the reality of owning the ideal auto.
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The 93 Rolls-Royces of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Some called Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh a messiah, and some called him a cult leader. Beginning in the 1980s, this controversial guru and his followers slowly took over an area of rural Oregon. Yet despite all his spiritual teachings and publications, he's per
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The Mill BLACKBIRD
Designed in the same warehouse that once held the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, The Mill BLACKBIRD is the world's first fully-adjustable car rig capable of creating photoreal computer-generated vehicles.
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What's the deal with luxury pickup trucks?
How much would you pay for a new truck kitted-out with all the bells and whistles? It's a question more and more U.S. car buyers are asking as they purchase trucks with amenities previous generations never imagined -- but it leads to a bigger question: Ho
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The Case of the Buried Ferrari Dino 246
How did a Ferrari Dino 246 end up buried in an L.A. backyard? Where did it come from, and why did it end up rotting beneath the Earth? In this episode, Scott and Ben investigate the mysterious case of the buried Dino.
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What was the Expedition of the Americas?
In the late 1970s, a Jeep enthusiast named Mark A. Smith gathered several like-minded adventurers and set about on a wildly ambitious journey -- to drive from the tip of South America all the way to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. So how far did they get? Tune in to
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Can You Fix It Yourself? Beginner Car Repair
How can you tell when a repair is an easy, at-home project or a job for a seasoned mechanic? Join Scott and Ben as they take a closer look at the ins and outs of beginner car repair.
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Would you use a mobile gas delivery service?
Services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the conventional taxi service -- could an app do the same thing with gas? Tune in to learn about the next big disruption in gas station models: companies that want to deliver gas straight to your tank.
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A Mystery Show Double Feature
This week, Scott and Ben bring back the Mystery Show with a twist: each of the guys has their own topic prepared, and the other one has no idea what's coming.
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The Gumball 3000 Update
In this episode, Scott and Ben return with an update on the opulent Gumball 3000, an exclusive rally involving supercars, supermodels and international partying. Tune in to learn more about this year's race, along with some of its notable cars and drivers
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Caresto's Arkham Car: A Real-life Batmobile
The Gumball 3000 is no stranger to bizarre autos, but Caresto's Arkham car takes the cake. Learn how the custom coachmaker made a real-life, high-performance Batmobile.
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Whatever happened to the Avro Arrow?
In the 1950s, the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was on track to become the crowning jewel of the Canadian aviation industry. Yet in 1959 work on this delta-wing interceptor came to an abrupt - and surprising - halt. So what happened? Tune in as the guys explor
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The Aerovette: The Rise and Fall of Rotary-powe...
When Chevy first began experimenting with mid-engine, rotary-powered cars, they fully intended to bring the vehicles into production. So what happened? Tune in to learn more.
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The History of Rental Cars
Who sold the first rental cars? Where did the rental car business begin, and how did today's rental companies get so darn big? Learn the answers to these questions and more as Scott and Ben delve into the history of rental cars.
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Surveillance Vehicles
You've seen them in countless movies -- windowless vans with suspicious floral branding, unmarked Crown Vics loitering on street corners -- but what is a surveillance vehicle? What should it do, and what makes it useful (or useless)?
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Airport Support Vehicles
Sure, airports are all about planes, but they're not the only amazing vehicles on the runway. In this episode Scott and Ben dive behind the scenes and under the wing to learn more about the fleets of support vehicles that make plane flights possible.
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Synchronized Driving
You've heard of synchronized swimming - but what about synchronized driving? Tune in to learn more about the complex (and dangerous) techniques required to perform multi-car stunts, with cars often mere inches away.
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What's your cheapest running car?
What's the least you ever paid for a running and driving car? Was it worth it? Join Scott and Ben as they recount some of the best -- and worst -- cheapest running cars.
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The Steinway Mercedes and Other Piano Cars
What the heck is a piano car? Join Scott and Ben to find out the history of these unusual automobiles.
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What the heck is a Sherp?
With gigantic wheels and a strangely proportioned frame, the Sherp certainly isn't your average ATV. But what makes this Russian-made vehicle different from the competition? Tune in to find out.
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The Gumpert Apollo
The Gumpert Apollo is a supercar out of Altenburg, Germany. Join Scott and Ben as they demystify this modern marvel and get down to the nuts and bolts of how it works.
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