Comedy

Classic Cobra Strikes Monterey! – Epic Drives Ep. 28

On this special episode of Epic Drives, host Arthur St. Antoine shadows a stunning rally route from Tacoma, Washington, to Pebble Beach, California, aboard a modern interpretation of one of the most legendary muscle-sports machines of the 1960s, the brutal 427 Cobra. Lovingly recreated by Factory Five Racing, the ferocious Mark IV Roadster boasts all the hallmarks of the original: mega-horsepower V-8, alluring curves, thundering side pipes, fat tires, minimum weight, and zero amenities. Taking the wheel, Arthur encounters freezing rain, breathtaking vistas, historical treasures, and an untamed beast of a machine that’s pure, raw, and unforgettable.... Read More

Replay! Classic Car Roundtable from the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – Wide Open Throttle Ep. 92

This week, Wide Open Throttle is coming to you LIVE from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the world’s premier collector car competition. Angus Mackenzie and the Motor Trend crew will be joined by Concours Chairman, Sandra Button, and Concours Judge, Shiro Nakamura, to discuss the history of this amazing event and the selection and judging processes. Find out which sights our panelists deem most spectacular and see which cars have turned their heads.... Read More

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 vs 1968 Porsche 911L! – Head 2 Head Ep. 57

On this episode of Head 2 Head we jump in the way-back machine. The 1960’s were the defining decade of the modern era. From the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK, to the hippie counter culture, to a man standing on the moon, few ten-year spans in history have seen as much tumult. Fewer still have seen as many awesome cars. On this episode we look at two of the most important cars from the 1960’s: a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Tri-Power and a 1968 Porsche 911L. The Corvette is all sound and fury, with a monster motor that still feels quick today and a soundtrack to die for. The 911, by way of contrast, is the more nimble driver-focused sports car solution, with steering feel that modern cars can only dream of. But one of these two is better than the other. Watch to find out which!... Read More

Hot Lapping a 1969 Camaro Z/28 Trans Am Series Race Car! – The J-Turn Ep. 19

This week on The J-Turn, Jessi Lang takes a road trip up to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca where she gets seat time in one of the most coveted relics from the classic muscle car era: a 1969 Camaro Z/28 from the Original Trans Am Series. With 500 horsepower, unassisted brakes, and a deafening open exhaust, this car isn’t for the weak or weary— it’s for people like Jessi, who lives for track days and who forsakes the earplugs to savor each growl. See how Jessi and this iconic classic fare at one of North America’s most technical and challenging tracks.... Read More

1967 Maserati Ghibli: Classic Italian Grand Touring! – Ignition Ep. 114

This week on a special episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives a 1967 Maserati Ghibli, a prime and beautiful example of the Italian grand touring cars from the late 60s. Recognized as one of the most important Maseratis ever produced, this Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed coupe was noteworthy in its day for its styling, which helped it outsell both the Ferrari Daytona and Lamborghini Muria. This pristine example is owned by Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus, who graciously allowed us to find out what it’s like to drive.... Read More