Author Archives: CarCast

Datsun Roadster

April 29, 2011

Jeff Torres, the Director of the Solvang Datsun Roadster show, brings in his 1600 Datsun Roadster. It has a few modifications and enhancements to that gives this car a bit more modern flavor to an otherwise classic. Check out Jeff’s version of this Classic Datsun.

Quick Link to the Main Episode

Jeff Torres

Links

Here is the link to the Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic Car show (Open to all Classic Datsun vehicles) – www.SolvangShow.com

Video

Jeff Torres – 1600 Datsun Roadster

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFg_PH9gpGQ

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Gale Banks – The Godfather of Turbocharging

April 22, 2011

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Show Summary

Professor Sandy Ganz and Motorator Matt D’Andria make a visit Gale Banks Engineering in Azusa, CA. Gale give them deluxe 50 cent tour of his shop and show just about everything that is going on at Banks Engineering, from his military projects, Diesel dragster, marine projects, Jay Leno’s tank car and a wrap up with his Bonneville salt flat racer engine that we catch a pull on the Dyno.

Show Links and Contacts

Check out Gale’s website where you can find products for Gas and Diesel trucks, and much more. Also check out his Insider News section for new products and news from Banks Engineering! His site link can be found right here www.BanksPower.com

Video

Gale Banks, Banks Engineering

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tssbs6sQ3_M

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Thermal Motorsports

April 15, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz jump into the lap of luxury in this episode. They jump a private jet from JetSuite and fly into Thermal California, the home of Thermal Motorsports. What’s the ride in from the airport… an Aston Martin Rapide. We meet up with Emma Gwyther who tells us more about the Thermal Motorsports race track and lifestyle. The good times never seem to end, when Lexus drops off a long term ‘Loaner’ car for Adam. We take a peek at his new Lexus ISF.

Special thanks to Emma Gwyther for putting the Thermal Motorsports tour together and JetSuite for the quick lift out to Thermal in their Embraer Phenom Jet (and the ice cold beer!), and lastly the fine folks at Desert European Motorcars for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide.

Show Links and Contacts

For more information on the Thermal Motorsports experience check them out here – www.thermal122.com

Jetsuite fast, efficient and affordable private jet service – www.JetSuite.com

Thanks also to Desert European Motorcars in Palm Desert for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide check out all their cars at www.deserteuropean.com

And last but certainly not least a special thanks to Emma Gwyther of Interluxe Group for setting this fun day up. Interluxe Group can be found right here – www.InterluxeGroup.com

Show Links

Video

Thermal Motorsports

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dErc_yn_pPo

Aston Martin Rapide

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1o3wSxvKk

Lexus ISF Delivery

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEk1LRBzknQ

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Aston Martin Rapide

April 15, 2011

Here is a peek at the Aston Martin Rapide. While down in La Quinta resort we had access to the Rapide, and take a look at the car in it’s native environment. The Big Aston is a stunning example of fine styling and we will let Adam and Sandy battle out which is better looking the Aston Rapide or the Porsche Panamera.

And special thanks to Desert European Motorcars in Palm Desert, CA for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide while touring La Quinta.

Rapide check out all their cars at www.DesertEuropean.com

Quick Link to the Main Episode

Thermal Motorsports

Links

Thanks also to Desert European Motorcars in Palm Desert for the use of the Aston Martin Rapide check out all their cars at www.deserteuropean.com

Video

Aston Martin Rapide

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY1o3wSxvKk

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Lexus ISF

April 15, 2011

The big question is over what will Adam’s next car be has finally been settled. Adam takes delivery of an Ultrasonic Blue Lexus ISF. This car is handed over by Glenn Sugai, Lexus Field Support Manager. The Lexus ISF features a 416hp 5 Liter engine and an 8 speed automatic transmission. Too much for Adam? We will have to wait and see for that, but take a look at the pictures and video of his new ride.

Quick Link to the Main Episode

Thermal Motorsports

Video

Lexus ISF Delivery

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEk1LRBzknQ

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Vaughn Gittin Jr.

April 8, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz sit back with Vaughn Gittin Jr. Vaughn is a different breed of racer, he is a formula drifter. He is currently driving the Monster Energy Drink/Falken Ford Mustang. Vaughn teaches the boys more about the sport and how it all works. Then we jump back to a the “Derelict Wagon”, a station wagon that has been done with some amazing care yet looks like an un-restored car. Jonathan Ward has been on the show with his ICON 4×4’s and has many other amazing projects in the works!

Show Links

Want to know more about Vaughn Gittin Jr? Check out his website at www.VaughGittin.com

And if want to take a look at the his Mustang RTR look no further then www.MustangRTR.com

Check out Jonathan’s Companies for ICON brand Land Cruiser and Jeep at ICON

And if you are working on a Toyota Land Cruiser here is the starting place TLC

Video

Jonathan Ward’s Derelict Wagon

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6xyPAi_PM

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Derelict Wagon

April 8, 2011

This weeks featured car is a really cool ride. Jonathan Ward from TLC (Toyota Land Cruiser) who brought us the his new ICON version of the Land Cruiser and Military Jeep brings us something completely different… A station wagon? Well this is about a cool a wagon as it gets, a 1952 Chrysler Town and Country custom wagon, which has the front end replaced with a DeSoto front end. Why? Because he could! Jonathan’s ride features a late model hemi engine but even that is dressed up to look old school. The workmanship is awesome when you get close and see how it was set up. This car was featured in Hot Rod Magazine May 2011, and it deserves it!

Quick Link to the Main Episode

Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Links

Check out Jonathan’s Companies for ICON brand Land Cruiser and Jeep
ICON

And if you are working on a Toyota Land Cruiser here is the starting place
TLC

Video

Jonathan Ward’s Derelict Wagon

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6xyPAi_PM

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Matt Pumphrey

April 1, 2011

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Show Summary

Adam Carolla and the Professor Sandy Ganz take a ride back into time with Matt Pumphrey of Owner of “Woodies and Wheels”. Matt is a featured restorer of pre-war Automobiles. Matt brings in his own 1912 Ford Model T which has been converted into a pre-war racer, and finally the featured car this week is Randy’s hopped up Mini-Cooper with more gadgets then the Green Hornet.

Special thanks to the Matt and the Crew at “Woddies and Wheels” and Jason Crouch of 4/3 FILMS of San Mateo for making the trek in the rough California weather and the great videos.

Show Links

Check out Matt’s shop, “Woodies and Wheels”, where you can see his other projects and restorations as they are happening – www.WoodiesAndWheels.com

Video

Matt Pumphrey’s 1912 Ford Model T Racer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs3zwC1YRwM

Check out the videos from “Woodies and Wheels”. The first one is their trip from San Jose to the show in Glendale. The next one is the “Smokin’ Orange!” a fun run of the Model T in the country, and the first of the Hall Scott restoration. Don’t forget to check out their video channel on YouTube – WoodiesAndWheels

Roadtrippin, to Carcast

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBUb4jZQ8CI

Smokin’ Orange!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXMIsEWFO7Q

GREAT SCOTT!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQTahCQl_Qg

Randy’s MINI Cooper

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLyTNneaZrs

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