How the AQC Jetway 707 Works
From 1968 to 1970, the American Quality Coach company built an extraordinary vehicle called the Jetway 707. Tune in as Scott and Ben recount the rise (and fall) of this huge, unique automobile. Learn...
27 Jan 201121min
The Story of the Vintage Mobile Cinema
When the British Ministry of Technology wanted to encourage productivity and promote national industry, they took an unorthodox approach: Mobile cinema. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the stor...
25 Jan 201117min
Why doesn't my car use propellers?
The idea of powering a vehicle with a propeller isn't new -- in fact, various inventors have been trying to nail the perfect design for decades. So why hasn't it taken off? Join Scott and Ben as they ...
20 Jan 201136min
Garbage Trucks: The Unsung Heroes
Most people take garbage trucks for granted, but without these vehicles -- and the dedicated teams running them -- modern cities would quickly deteriorate. Tune in as Scott and Ben take a look at the ...
18 Jan 201134min
How much air pollution is due to cars?
Cars have fueled the growth of the modern world, and they've also been responsible for an enormous amount of pollution. But how much air pollution is really due to cars? Scott and Ben give you the sta...
13 Jan 201121min
What's the deal with promotional vehicles?
You've probably heard of the Wienermobile (a vehicle shaped like a gigantic hot dog), and perhaps you've actually seen it on the road. But it's not the only promotional vehicle. In this podcast, Scott...
11 Jan 201130min
Whiskey Cars
During the prohibition era, specialized smugglers arose from rural towns and valleys with only one goal: To move booze quickly and quietly to a thirsty public. Tune in to learn how bootleggers transfo...
6 Jan 201131min
The Gullwing Mercedes-Benz
With a striking body shape and unique gullwing doors, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was one of the most iconic cars of its age. In this podcast, Scott and Ben recount the history of this vehicle from i...
4 Jan 201127min
