This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew dives into one of the most debated questions in the automotive world:

Are electric vehicles actually the future… or the biggest scam ever pushed on car enthusiasts?

We break down the economics, the narratives, and what the shift toward EVs really means for people who love driving.

But that’s only the beginning.

We also discuss why legendary Porsche collector Magnus Walker is selling part of his collection — and whether this signals a broader shift happening in the collector car market.

This Episode Covers:

What We Did In Cars This Week

Blair spent the weekend with a Kei van… and ended up buying one.

Automotive News

We discuss several developments shaking up the industry:

• The disappearance of the controversial start/stop button

And the bigger question behind it all:

What happens to driving culture if everything becomes electric?

It’s Time To Sell Your Car — Now What?

Eventually every enthusiast faces the same decision:

How do you sell a car the right way?

We break down the real pros and cons of:

• Consignment

Including the hidden costs, misaligned incentives, and why some cars should never go to consignment.

This or That — Lotus Edition

We debate some Lotus models that could become the next collector breakouts.

Tim compares:

• Lotus Elise 340R

Blair looks at:

• Lotus Esprit S4

Which of these could quietly become the next big collector cars?

Listener Question: The $300K Porsche Dilemma

A listener secured an allocation for a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, but rising prices and tariffs are pushing the cost toward $300,000.

The dilemma:

Buy the GT3 Touring…

or buy a Carrera T, modify it, and keep six figures in the bank?

We break down the psychology of enthusiast purchases, regret math, and how to think about high-end car decisions.

If you love:

• Analog sports cars

This episode is for you.

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This week on Full Throttle Talk, the crew dives into one of the biggest debates in modern enthusiast cars:

Has Porsche lost its way?

But first — things get wild.

Tim straps into the Blue Shock Race X5 kart, a machine built on a Tony Kart chassis producing 44 horsepower with four-wheel disc brakes. It’s closer to a race car than a kart… and it’s completely unhinged.

Then the conversation shifts to the biggest developments shaking the enthusiast car world:

• Ferrari changes the rules again with the 296 Speciale and rumored 296 CS

And then we tackle the question enthusiasts everywhere are starting to ask:

Has Porsche lost its way?

With 20+ variants of the 911, escalating prices, and GT engines drifting further from their motorsport roots, we debate whether Porsche is still at the top of the enthusiast world… or slowly moving away from what made the brand legendary.

We close with one of our favorite segments:

This or That — Your Forever Sports Car

Rules:

Matchups include:

• 718 Spyder RS vs Ferrari 458 Spider

If you could only choose one sports car for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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Modern performance cars are quicker, smarter, and more capable than ever.

So why do so many enthusiasts feel like something’s missing?

In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, we dive into one of the most important conversations in modern car culture:

Have we optimized performance so much… that we’ve optimized away emotion?

Drive-by-wire.

At what point did cars stop being machines we operate — and start becoming systems that manage the experience for us?

We welcome Blair Smith as the newest voice on Full Throttle Talk and are joined by Shinoo Mapleton to explore:

• What “analog” really means

From Ariel Atom and Caterham Seven to Lotus Elise, GR86, and Alpine A110 — we examine the machines still fighting for mechanical honesty in a software-defined world.

If you care not just about how fast a car is — but how it makes you feel — this conversation is for you.

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Ferraris are breaking records at Mecum.

Coincidence, or a signal?

This episode of Full Throttle Talk digs into what these stories really mean for modern car culture, collectors, and enthusiasts who still care about driving more than resale.

Is Porsche drifting — or simply evolving?

We break it down with real-world perspective, not hype.

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Project cars promise everything and often deliver regret.

In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, they break down real-world project car mistakes, market timing failures, and the truth behind a $301K 1973 Porsche 911 RS Touring auction that did not meet expectations.

From personal Porsche project stories to listener questions on values, restorations, and the 2026 collector car market, this episode explores what actually happens when passion meets reality.

Full Throttle Talk is built for enthusiasts who care about ownership, not hype.

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A street-legal formula car sounds like internet nonsense.

In this episode of Full Throttle Talk, Tim Harris sits down with one of the founders of RYN Motors to tear apart one of the most unreasonable automotive ideas in years — and why it might actually work.

This isn’t a concept render.

In this episode, we get into the uncomfortable questions:

Why Caleb refused to accept that formula cars should be track-only

The exact moment this went from a sketch to “we’re actually building this”

Chassis, suspension, engine, and gearbox decisions nobody agrees on

The hardest engineering and regulatory problems — and how they reshaped the car

Lap times vs. reliability vs. drivability (something always loses)

What “street legal” really means in the real world

Who should absolutely NOT buy this car

Pricing, customization limits, delivery reality, and long-term support

This conversation isn’t marketing fluff.

If you’re tired of:

Overweight supercars

Track toys that can’t survive real use

“Driver’s cars” built by committees

…this episode is for you.

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This week on Full Throttle Talk, we kick off the new year with one of our most wide-ranging—and opinionated—episodes yet.

We cover the return of legendary roads as The Snake in Malibu reopens after seven years, along with the first real twisty-road shakedown of a rally-prepped air-cooled 911. There’s also a New Year’s Day drive in a Ferrari 296 GTS, where the steering wheel haptics controversy is finally settled. We dig into recent GT3 RS outings, the revival of a 964 C4, and why analog still matters more than ever.

In automotive news, we share an FTT exclusive on RYN Motors and ask the question nobody else seems to be asking: can a Formula-style car for the road actually work? We also discuss the rumored return of the Toyota GR MR2 and Arizona’s very real attempt at building its own version of an Autobahn.

Looking ahead to 2026, we talk about cars that are actually worth paying attention to, including the Caterham Project V, the Toyota GR MR2, the Corvette C8 ZR1X, and why the Porsche GT2 RS still counts.

The 25-year rule takes center stage with newly eligible icons, including the Porsche 996 GT3 RS (EU), Ferrari 550 Barchetta, RUF RTurbo, Renault Clio V6, and Honda Integra Type R (DC5).

We also break down what’s really happening in the market, including no-reserve versus no-sale auctions on Bring a Trailer, Speedster values finally waking up, and what’s truly winning—and losing—heading into 2026.

Plus listener questions, aftermarket body quality debates, and why details still matter.

No hype. No influencer nonsense. Just real car ownership, market insight, and strong opinions.

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Paul Kramer, 714-335-4911, [email protected], Instagram and Facebook @autokennel

David Van Epps, 704-799-7680, [email protected], Instagram and Facebook @sonderwerks

Tim Harris, 512-758-0206 (text only), [email protected]

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk — the automotive show for people who probably need a financial advisor, a driving coach, and fewer cars bookmarked on Bring a Trailer.

This week:

Tim wins a SIM race (we checked — hell is still warm, but not frozen)

Paul drives the GT3 to Good Vibes / Newcombs like a pilgrimage to Mecca… but with more tire smoke

Dave lists the Talbot Yellow ’79 SC on BaT and the internet is already fighting in the comments

A Puerto Rican collector sends a Carrera GT back to Porsche and gets a full Sonderwunsch rebuild with Salzburg livery 🤯

The ID. Buzz quietly takes a nap until 2026

A tragic crash in a Ferrari 296 GTS claims the life of Vince Zampella

And we make 2026 automotive New Year’s resolutions we are 100% not qualified to achieve

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Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel

David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks

Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

$130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That”

Ho ho hold my torque wrench—this week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle 

We start with What Did You Do in Cars This Week? including:

A visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us)

Targa Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has that gearbox story

In Automotive News, things escalate quickly:

Modern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide

Porsche unveils the ultra-limited 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche—$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status

Fiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here?

Topic of the Week:
A full Bring a Trailer deep dive—what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever.

 Christmas Edition: This or That
Santa says you’ve been good. You get ONE car.
Total budget: $130,000.
Yes—it can be a 911.

Carrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC?
We debate. You decide.

We wrap with listener questions and feedback—from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community.

 Bonus Segment:
Our Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026
– The car you’re finally buying
– The project you’re finishing
– The YOLO trip that has to happen

Merry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline.

 Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments
 Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends

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Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk, where car culture meets deep–cut enthusiast nerdery.

This week:

We debate whether the ICE revival is already happening

We go down the rabbit hole of Alpina history, value, and hidden greatness

And we battle it out designing the perfect 2-car Alpina garage (daily + weekend, no budget)

🧰 What We Did in Cars:

Tim goes Alfa, Paul reunites with his GT3, Casey hustles listings + space rentals, and David double-dips Porsche toy drives.

📰 Automotive News:

Toyota GR GT twin-turbo V8 (641 hp!!)

Trump policy move → microcars in USA?

Kei-car sports platforms coming to America?

New streaming platform “Driven” announced

🔍 Alpina Deep Dive:

Why the market misunderstands them

Why BMW enthusiasts secretly worship them

Why values might quietly rocket

Why the Z8 Alpina is so misunderstood

🎮 This or That:

The 2-car Alpina dream garages go head-to-head.

Drop your votes and comments below!