Car Seat Headset

What would it take to overland in an era before smartphones, internet, or modern day infrastructure? On this episode, Curtis meets with Wolfgang Paul Loofs, who has travelled the world in his 1955 Volkswagen Beetle back in the late 1950's and 1960's. They discuss the trials and tribulations of long distance travelling and living in a car, what it takes to plan large trips, and critical lessons learned from each journey.

Resources:

Once More The Story of VIN 903847: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw92qL0sUmo

In His Hands: True Stories of Wonderous Events in an Unusual Life, written by Wolfgang Paul Loofs, published by Word Alive Press, October 23, 2013

Overlanding Definition - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding

ENGINE COOLING | How It Works (Donut Media): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVckPH6o-w 

Matt and Curtis come back for 2026 to discuss the startling statistic of civilians getting hit by cars in Victoria for every day in 2026 so far! Canada to receive 49,000 EV's from China with reduced tariff rates in exchange for canola seed product. And the automotive landmark in James Bay that was the abandoned Lotus Espirit is finally gone; the boys speculate where it could be.

Victoria BC pedestrians getting hit by cars daily in 2026:
https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-driver-who-hit-pedestrian-after-running-red-light-in-langford-1300788/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/a-cyclist-or-pedestrian-has-been-hit-by-a-driver-every-day-in-2026-victoria-police-say/

Canada and China economic deal:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/16/joint-statement-canada-china-leaders-meeting

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-chinese-electric-vehicles-carney-9.7054922

Comparative EV pricing to $35,000 Chinese EVs:

Chevrolet Bolt (MSRP $43,443): https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/bolt-ev
Nissan Leaf (MSRP $44,998): https://www.nissan.ca/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html
Ford Mustang Mach E (MSRP $45,690): https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/ 

Music: Evening Jazz - Soundore

Matt shares his learning experience on bodywork. Curtis share's a story that is a cautionary reminder to not forget your oil changes and regular maintenance! Gift ideas in the forms of service, roadside kits and tools for the car nerd in your life. Toyota announce a trio of new supercars/race cars in the form of the new Lexus LFA, Toyota GR GT, and Toyota GR GT3.

Toyota GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA:
https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/grgt/wp/ https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt3/grgt3/
https://www.lexus.ca/en/register-for-lfa-updates/ https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/everything-we-know-toyota-gr-gt-gt3-lexus-lfa-supercars

GR MR2:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69677090/toyota-mr2-gr-brand-trademarks/

Ferrari states the V6 is superior to the V12:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-declares-the-v6-is-superior-to-a-v12-tds

Music: Evening Jazz - Soundoore

Matt and Curtis feature their FIRST ever guest: Jaclyn Childs! Jaclyn Childs is an Executive of the Victoria Motorsports Club, drifter, and avid Corolla enthusiast (and addict) from Vancouver Island. Curtis, Matt and Jaclyn discuss Japan, old Toyotas, getting involved with different genres of motorsports, local car/motorsports organizations and meeting Noriyaro and Michelle Mouton!

Victoria Motorsports Club: http://victoriamotorsports.ca/
UVIC Car Club: https://uviccarclub.netlify.app/
Japan Car Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1iMmEftosCPb-pQIAwiRcG-36RiII3XiS&ll=31.07017596295075%2C135.7342085292077&z=5
Noriyaro YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@noriyaro
More Skids YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moreskids
Michelle Mouton at DirtFish Women in Motorsport Summit: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/moutons-an-even-bigger-hero-than-i-thought/ 

Music: Evening Jazz - Sound Ore

Matt and Curtis discuss Halloween movies that feature automotive plots. The Ram Fox edition pickup is discussed, along with trends in new pickup trucks (not so spooky). A brief list of cars we said goodbye to in 2025.

Christine: https://www.petersen.org/vehicle-spotlights/1958-plymouth-fury-christine#:~:text=From%20the%20film%20'Christine'&text=While%20a%20total%20of%2024,running%20condition%20used%20during%20filming

https://www.saratogaautoauction.org/vehicles/1418/1958-plymouth-fury-christine-movie-car

Crash: https://canfilmday.ca/film/crash/

Twilight:  https://www.thedrive.com/news/42938/the-biggest-crime-the-twilight-movies-committed-had-to-do-with-a-volvo

Rubber: https://letterboxd.com/film/rubber/

Death Proof: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1028528/ 

Ram Fox edition: https://vehicles.ridefox.com/pages/ram-truck-coming-soon

Ford Lobo: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65044784/2025-ford-f-150-lobo-revealed/

Slate, and EV tax credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXaeE5s_Z3s&list=PLRsapyZqDs1oR-egCLXRK-qmdPIZf1y5-&index=15

Automotive Obituaries:
Lexus LS: https://www.motortrend.com/news/lexus-ls-sedan-ending-prodiuction-2026-ls-heritage-edition
LS Concept: https://www.motortrend.com/news/lexus-ls-concept-six-wheel-minvan-first-look

Kia Soul: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a68851639/kia-soul-dead-2025/

Jeep Wagoneer: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-jeep-grand-wagoneer-first-look-review

Ford Focus: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64162344/ford-focus-production-end/

Subaru Legacy: https://www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-legacy-sedan-production-ends-after-36-years-history-generations

Porsche 718 Internal Combustion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9YuHbEg8fA&list=PLRsapyZqDs1oR-egCLXRK-qmdPIZf1y5-&index=21 

Music:

spooky 03 by nomiqbomi
the cursed castle on the hill by Victor_Natas

Matt and Curtis discuss the tragic accident that took the lives of Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans of the YouTube channel Toyota World Runners. Nissan unveils a new body on frame SUV. The term 'Cheugy' and the cars that fit the description.

Toyota World Runners: https://www.youtube.com/@ToyotaWorldRunners
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-off-roader-couple-1.7606428
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/nanaimo-couple-known-for-off-road-adventures-dies-in-mountain-accident-11068466

New Nissan Xterra: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2029-nissan-xterra-ev-everything-we-know-future-cars
https://www.thedrive.com/news/nissan-xterra-and-pathfinder-are-coming-back-as-body-on-frame-hybrid-suvs-report

Kia Soul, Nissan Cube, Scion XB: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/kia-soul-nissan-cube-scion-xb 

Matt and Curtis discuss the removal of the second Class 5 drivers license test for BC drivers. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X beats the Ford Mustang GTDs lap times at the Nürburgring, and Matt and Curtis discuss the Nordschleife, and Curtis' experience at the track.

BC Class 5 Drivers Test Removal
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/graduated-licensing-program-changes
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/06/20/icbc-licensing-changes-n-drivers-wait-class-5/

Chevrolet vs. Ford
https://www.motortrend.com/news/chevrolet-corvette-zr1-zr1x-nurburgring-lap-time
https://www.thedrive.com/news/chevy-corvette-zr1x-and-zr1-both-beat-the-mustang-gtds-nurburgring-record 

Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore

Matt and Curtis discuss Rally Cross returning to Vancouver Island, certain EVs barred from BC Ferries; the new Corvette ZR1X and Ferrari F80! Also, a new Sung Kang movie? Find out more by tuning into the debut episode of Car Seat Headset!

Rally Association of Vancouver Island: https://www.rallyassociationvi.com/

B.C. Ferries will no longer allow tow trucks with non-operational EVs on board https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tow-trucks-damaged-electric-vehicles-bc-ferries-1.7574664

Ferrari F80: https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/auto/f80
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4H1UTDNPd0

Corvette ZR1X:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65079561/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-revealed/
https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2026-corvette-zr1x
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-chevrolet-corvette-zr1x-first-look-review

Sung Kang movie 'Drifter'
https://www.thedrive.com/news/sung-kang-confirms-live-action-drift-movie-with-big-name-car-guys-and-audience-participation

Han's Modified Mazda RX-7 Just Sold for $1.2 Million at Auction
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a65425489/1992-mazda-rx-7-fast-and-furious-tokyo-drift-han-record-auction-sale/ 

Music - Evening Jazz - Soundore