Auto/Motive

Ford Mustang Pt. 1

In this episode I cover the first generation of the Ford Mustang, focusing on the underground development and lack of official approval for this car. Despite this, the Mustang would find instant success in the new market of young drivers looking for cheap, powerful, and customizable cars. Offering a wide variety of engine options as well as interior design choices, the Mustang would become an instant American staple. However, by the early 1970s, the Mustang had become a large car with even larger engines and was starting to drop in sales. The rest of the Mustang history will be covered in next week's episode, don't miss it! 

Thanks for listening!

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://classicponycars.com/history.html

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/ford-mustang-history-generations-models-specifications/

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/ford-mustang-history

https://www.hotcars.com/these-forgotten-mustang-prototypes-almost-made-production/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9E2nCXNHU8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_(first_generation)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_N._Frey

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1965-ford-mustang-prototypes.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_I

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang#:~:text=To%20achieve%20an%20advertised%20list,on%20Ford's%20Falcon%20and%20Fairlane.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/big-vs-small-block-engines

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/who-invented-the-mustang-and-when-did-it-first-debut/

Chevrolet Corvair 

In this episode, I cover the Chevrolet Corvair, a unique car created in 1960 to help meet the growing demand for compact cars. The Corvair broke many of the American car "rules" and was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled flat 6 engine, the car also looked very European in its design. The Corvair would be produced for almost a decade and would sell very well, but would ultimately be killed by the more American cars of the Mustang and the Camaro. 

Thanks for Listening! 

Music:

Dark Times by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-times

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmy

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvair#:~:text=The%20Chevrolet%20Corvair%20is%20a,1960%E2%80%931969%20in%20two%20generations.&text=The%20name%20%22Corvair%22%20originated%20as,of%20the%20Motorama%20traveling%20exhibition.

http://www.danjedlicka.com/classic_cars/corvair.html

https://www.corvair.org/index.php/history-and-preservation/corvair-history

https://silodrome.com/chevrolet-corvair-history/

https://carbuzz.com/news/turbocharging-pioneers-chevrolet-corvair

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/a-brief-history-of-turbochargers-in-cars/

https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/yenko-corvair-stinger-auction/

http://www.superchevy.com/features/sucp-1006-1967-chevy-covair-yenko-stinger

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-23/why-you-should-buy-a-1960s-chevy-corvair-right-now

Ford RS200

In this episode, I cover the Ford RS200, a unique rally car developed by the European division of Ford Motorsport in the 1980s. Originally designed to compete in Group B, the RS200 would only take part in one season of Group B before it was canceled. The RS200 would eventually find a home in rallycross and hill climb competitions.  

Thanks for listening! 

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_RS200

https://www.evo.co.uk/ford/rs200

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a28047/ford-rs200-history/

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-cars/a26571476/1986-ford-rs200-for-sale/#:~:text=This%20Ford%20RS200%20Group%20B%20Homologation%20Special%20Just%20Sold%20for%20%24280%2C000&text=Update%203%2F6%2F2019%3A,a%20new%20Lamborghini%20Huracan%20Performante.

https://drivetribe.com/p/the-920hp-pikes-peak-ford-rs200-cqxNgolSREaCt8zSO9SPLw?iid=P3nu3qS1R2KyzlybZztVpA

https://rallygroupbshrine.org/the-group-b-cars/rally-cars/ford-rs200/

Music:

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

BMW M1 

In this episode, I cover the BMW M1, a sports car developed in the late 1970s through a partnership between BMW and Lamborghini. The project started strong but due to finical issues with Lamborghini, the M1 was soon behind schedule and was never able to recover, killing its racing career before it even started. Today the M1 is considered one of the best cars of all time despite this failure and holds a special place in car enthusiast's hearts. 

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M1#:~:text=The%20BMW%20M1%20(model%20code,BMW%20from%201978%20to%201981.&text=The%20resulting%20car%20was%20sold,plug%2Din%20hybrid%20sports%20car.

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15141546/the-m1-trilogy-the-history-of-the-m1-feature/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silhouette_racing_car

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jochen_Neerpasch

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/bmw-m1-history-design-specifications-photos/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDv1nhJrR8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXhmm8gy3EY

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M1_Procar_Championship

https://www.marketmotorsports.com/articles/bmw%20m1

https://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/fuel-systems/what-you-need-to-know-about-mechanical-fuel-injection/#:~:text=Mechanical%20fuel%20injection%20works%20with,position%20of%20the%20air%20valve.

https://drivetribe.com/p/raging-bull-1987-lamborghini-lm002-Mnb0_QdWQO2LpByykioPOQ?iid=HrAOq6hwRXWlmcRNJLrLCQ 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Guiton Sketch by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3834-guiton-sketch

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Shelby Cobra

In this episode, I cover the Shelby Cobra. This British American sports car was developed by Caroll Shelby, combining a British Chassis and an American V8 engine. The Shelby Cobra was a true driver's car and would go down in history as one of the best cars ever made. 

Thanks for Listening! 

Music: 

Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://silodrome.com/history-shelby-cobra/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inboard_brake#:~:text=An%20inboard%20braking%20system%20is,directly%20on%20the%20wheel%20hubs.&text=Inboard%20brakes%20are%20fitted%20to,the%20wheel%20to%20the%20brake.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/nzbd4gv/

https://www.supercars.net/blog/1965-shelby-cobra-427-roadster/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_Cobra

Porshe 917

In this episode, I cover the Porsche 917, a racing legend from the early 1970s that would be so dominant in Endurance racing and eventually CanAm racing, that it would be banned from both! 

Thanks for listening!

Music:

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmy

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/classic-cars/a32536626/donohue-porsche-917-30-flat-12-photos/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_917

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/anniversaries/porsche-celebrates-50-years-of-the-917/porsche-917-development-technology-and-racing-in-1969.html

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/anniversaries/porsche-celebrates-50-years-of-the-917/porsche-917-setting-the-benchmark-in-turbo-technology.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Woolfe#:~:text=John%20Woolfe%20(23%20March%201932,be%20abolished%20the%20following%20year.

https://dyler.com/posts/26/jacky-ickx-the-le-mans-legend-who-changed-the-start-of-the-race#:~:text=His%20protest%20did%20not%20go,save%20a%20few%20extra%20seconds.&text=Thus%20ended%20the%20rather%20interesting,manufacturers%20had%20made%20adaptions%20for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_engine

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/porsche-917.htm

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/porsche-917-news-four-decades-cool-2009

https://drivetribe.com/p/porsche-917-O_AU9rqdSxWMZYYJUxPDrw?iid=BuANeaT0Qv-pXtRa807l7A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can-Am

http://motoringhistory.com/porsche-917-best-everywhere/

In this episode, I cover the Alpine A110. Developed in the late 1960s and raced throughout the early 1970s, this small but well-designed car would create a change in the rallying world, pushing lightweight smaller cars as the way to be faster and win more. The Alpine A110 was developed by a small team supported by Renault and would go on to win the Monte Carlo Rally twice and the very first season of the WRC proving to the world that light, well-handling cars were the formula for success. 

Thank you for listening!

Sources: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXSN2Ph4LC4

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a25725474/2019-alpine-a110-mid-engined-sports-car-drive/

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a33461952/renault-alpine-a110-s-review/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpine_A110

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Cl%C3%A9on-Alu_engine

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes-throwback-thursday/throwback-thursday-1966-alpine-a110-first-drive

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobiles_Alpine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_8_and_10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossflow_cylinder_head

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dodge Viper 

In this episode, I cover the Dodge Viper an American Sportscar powered by a Lamborghini developed V10 engine. This car would start out with 400hp and by the end of its production, the Viper would be pushing 640hp. With each new generation, power was added, and by the last generation, the Viper was almost in hypercar territory!

Thanks for Listening!

Sources: 

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Viper

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/narrowing-your-piston-choices/

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/dodge-viper-history-generations-models/

https://www.motortrend.com/news/looking-back-dodge-viper-race-cars-from-1996-to-today-241973/#:~:text=That%20car%20quickly%20made%20its,the%20American%20Le%20Mans%20Series

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The 24 Hours of Le Mans

In this episode, I cover the 24 hours of Le Mans, a challenging 24-hour road race that was started nearly 100 years ago. Learn about how the race works, the tragedies of Le Mans, and what makes this race so special for automotive enthusiasts.

Thanks for listening!

Sources: 

https://hiconsumption.com/history-of-24-hours-of-le-mans/#:~:text=1923%2D1948-,The%20first%20Le%20Mans%20race%20was%20put%20on%20by%20the,de%20l'Ouest%20in%201923.&text=In%20total%2C%2066%20drivers%20in,in%20France%20caused%20its%20cancellation.

https://jalopnik.com/just-how-horrifying-was-the-worst-crash-in-motorsports-1589382023

https://dyler.com/posts/26/jacky-ickx-the-le-mans-legend-who-changed-the-start-of-the-race

https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/24-hour-race-le-mans.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Le_Mans_disaster

Music: 

Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lancia Montecarlo 

In this episode, I cover the Lancia Montecarlo, a production car that had a verity of issues but was used as the foundation for several successful race cars. Versions of the Montecarlo would take part in Group B rallying, Group 5 racing, and the 24 hours of Le Mans, finding success in all three. 

Thanks for listening! 

Music: 

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources: 

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wpm89ry/

https://girardo.com/car/1981-lancia-beta-montecarlo-turbo-group-v_0

https://www.caradvice.com.au/821776/cars-you-didnt-know-you-want-lancia-montecarlo/

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/lancia-scorpion-history-generations-specifications/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Montecarlo#:~:text=The%20Lancia%20Montecarlo%20(Type%20137,Italy%20from%201975%20to%201981.&text=The%20Spider%20was%20sold%20in,Scorpion%20during%201976%20and%201977.