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  • 47 minutes 51 seconds
    Why We Still Use 40yr Old Mail Trucks - Past Gas #267

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    Join us as we explore the history of the boxy USPS Mail Truck, aka the Grumman Long Life Vehicle. How did this vehicle come to be, why is it so horrible and why hasn't it been replaced yet? Find out this and more on this week's episode!

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    16 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    The Real Car That Inspired Disney - Past Gas #266

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    Join us this week as we dive into the story of Herb Thomas and The Fabulous Hudson Hornet. How did a car company with very little race history jump in and immediately dominate NASCAR in the 50s? And what was so special about this car that Disney used it as inspiration for a character in Cars?

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    9 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 seconds
    Monster Garage Created Reality TV - Past Gas #265

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    Join us this week as we dive into the history of the insane car reality show that kicked off an entire genre of TV: Monster Garage. We also look into the show’s star, the controversial figure, Jesse James. How did he get his start? And what did he do to turn the public against him?

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    2 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    This Televised Fistfight Blew NASCAR Up - Past Gas #264

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    Join us as we dive into the story of a pivotal moment for NASCAR: a televised broadcast of the 1979 Daytona 500. How did a blizzard and a fistfight boost NASCAR from a hillbilly sport to near-legendary status? Find out this week on Past Gas!

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    25 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 59 minutes 42 seconds
    The Tiny Car That Saved Britain - Past Gas #263

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    Join us this week as we dive into the history of Britain's most iconic car: the Mini. How did a Turkish refugee who escaped multiple wars go on to design the most famous and iconic British car in history? And how did the Mini help Britain bounce back from World War II? Find out this week on Past Gas: Mini.

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    18 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 12 seconds
    Buell: An American Sportbike Story - Past Gas #262

    Join us this week as we tackle the history of Buell, Harley Davidson’s sport bike division that could run with Ninjas, Ducatis and Huyabusas. Why did Harley start a sport bike division, and where are they today?

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    11 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 54 minutes 8 seconds
    The Unsung Hero of Kustoms: Bill Hines - Past Gas #261

    We've all heard of George Barris and Rat Fink, but you might not have heard the name Bill Hines. Join us as we dive into the beginning of Kustom Cars and one of the most prolific customizers of that era. How did Bill Hines create some of the most iconic Leadsleds ever built with just a torch and a cigar? With true genius and determination, of course.

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    4 November 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Kustom Cars and the Birth of Modding - Past Gas #260

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    Ever since cars were invented, people have been chopping them up and customizing theirs. From Frankensteining parts together, to candy apple paint to the first ever hydraulics put on a car - Kustoms was the most innovative era in car culture that has had immeasurable influence in every car culture nowadays. Join us as we dive deep into the history of Kustoms, aka Leadsleds and the birth of custom car modification.

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    28 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Cadillac Pt. 2: Tailfins to Track Monsters - Past Gas #259

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    This week, we wrap up our deep dive into the history of Cadillac. From the tailfins of the 50’s to the Land Yachts of the 70’s, all the way to the Le Mans winning prototypes of today. How did we get here? And what does the future of Cadillac look like?

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    21 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    How Cadillac Became Synonymous With Luxury - Past Gas #258

    This week, we dive deep into the 120 plus year history of America's most luxurious heritage car brand: Cadillac. What did Ford and Oldsmobile have to do with the start of Cadillac? Why did they start drawing inspiration from planes? And how did they become synonymous with luxury? Find out this week on Past Gas: Cadillac Pt. 1.

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    14 October 2024, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 52 seconds
    How This Gamer Became a Professional Racecar Driver - Past Gas #257

    This week, the guys dive into the amazing story of gamer turned race car driver, Jann Mardenborough. How did he make the leap from bedroom sim-racing to competing, and making podium at Le Mans just a few short years later? A little bit of luck and a lot of real racing talent, that's how.

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    7 October 2024, 7:00 am
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