Gears, Grease & Horsepower
Exploring the history of the automotive world.
Gears, Grease & Horsepower
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Orange County Choppers: The Rise and Fall Of A Motorcycle Empire
On the episode of Gears, Grease and Horsepower, we dive into the rise and fall of Orange County Choppers.
Hotwheels vs Matchbox: The Die-Cast Car Rivalry That Changed History
This week on Gears, Grease & Horsepower we’re diving into the Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox rivalry that turned 1/64-scale die-cast cars into a full-blown toy-aisle street war.From Matchbox’s origins in postwar Britain to Mattel...
Porsche 911: The Origin and Evolution of Porsche’s Most Famous Car
A car can become a legend—and the Porsche 911 is proof. In this episode, we rewind to 1963, when the 911 first appeared at the Frankfurt Motor Show, then follow its rise from a quirky rear‑engine upstart to the sports‑car standard everyone meas...
The Rise and Fall of Pontiac: How GM’s Iconic Car Brand Collapsed
I n this episode, we talk about the rise and fall of Pontiac. From it’s humble beginnings as Oakland’s sidekick model, to the fire breathing GTO and Firebird in the 60’s, to the last G8 and Solstice in the 2000’s. We’re talking all things Ponti...