Episodes
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
The VW Thing just might be the weirdest mass-market car ever attempted. Decidedly unattractive - anti-aethestic even - with no creature comforts, and a price the well exceeded the normal Bug. They never caught on, but now they are classics because of their quirks. But are they actually any good? Steve is gone today, so Adam has enlisted VW expert Reed to help sort through the history of the Thing and decide which one is Best in Class.
Monday Feb 20, 2023
#95 The spaghetti western Cadillac Allante
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
The modern world is built on international cooperation and globalization. Cadillac was there first in the early 80's when they came out with the Allante. Proudly built over two continents, this was supposed to keep Cadillac on top of the luxury market for another decade. Instead, it was another nail in the coffin of Cadillac's demise. And we're here to detail every precarious step.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
#94 The betta getta Jetta
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
The Volkswagen Jetta is widely regarded as the big brother of the fun, plucky Golf - and with good reason because it's true! The Jetta was originally just a Golf with a trunk. But is it actually any good, and are there any generations worth getting? Adam and Steve are on the case to try to liven up this very boring car!
Monday Jan 16, 2023
#93 The good to be bad Jaguar F-Type (Adam’s last podcast again?)
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Jaguar famously leaned into their bad-boy reputation with the "Good to be Bad" advertising campaign featuring famous British movie villains shilling for the new F-Type. So is the F-Type a car only fit for a sociopath, or can you enjoy one too? And which is the best one for the professional race car driver? That's this week on Best in Class.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
#92 The fast and fiery Pontiac Fiero
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
The Pontiac Fiero has a rich and storied history as a terrible car that is most famous for being the base of numerous questionable kit cars. But is that sordid reputation deserved? Was the Fiero ever a good car? And can Adam talk Steve into ditching his Ferrari for a replica? All that and more on this week's Best in Class.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
#91 The not quite a Ferrari Dino (with special guest Jacob)
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Let's get this out of the way upfront - The Dino 206 is not a Ferrari. It's a Dino. Enzo refused to call it a Ferrari, and Steve won't ever let us argue with Enzo, so we won't call it one here. But is the almost Ferrari any good? Well, we got a perspective owner to chip in on this one and let us know what's so special about this sub-brand car.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
#90 The Indian Model T Hindustand Ambassador
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
The Hindustand Ambassador has been called "the wheels of India" and has served as transport for taxi riders and Prime Ministers. It lasted for five decades and was based on 1940's British technology. Sounds like a sure-fire hit! But which one is best? And will Steve trade in his car for one? That's this week on Best in Class.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
#89 The stuck in time Delorean (with special guest Geoff)
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
The Delorean DMC-12 had such a tumultuous life that whole movies and books have been written about it's short two year life. But beyond all the drama and rumors, are the cars any good? Is it possible to get away from the Back to the Future references? And is there a Ferrari connection Steve can talk about? To get the answers to these questions, we enlisted current owner Geoff and then just heckled him. It's a good time!
Monday Nov 14, 2022
#88 The acid tripping VW Bus (with special guest Sean)
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
The VW Type 2, or bus, is an icon around the world. Over 6 generations, it has sold millions of examples and been the ride of choice for everyone from hippies to terrorists. But which one is the best of the best? To help us find out, we enlisted an actual expert and owner to sort through this vehicle's 70 year history. What will Steve, Adam, and Sean pick as their Best in Class?
Monday Nov 07, 2022
#87 The fast and infuriating Mazda RX-7
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Ah the Mazda RX-7. Too strange to live, too rare to die. Adam owned an RX-7 when he was way too young to appreciate it, too dumb to fix it, and too poor to keep it for long. Ignoring that he bought one, are they any good at all? Is there a single model in the three generations that won't leave you stranded on the side of the road? All that and more on today's Best in Class.