In this podcast, Jason Cammisa and Derek Tam-Scott ("Hyphen") cover everything you didn't realize you wanted to know about the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz SL.
The R129 comes in many forms: 300SL, 300SL-24, 500SL, 600SL, and then the renamed SL320, SL500, and SL600. It had three different body styles and two interiors thanks to two facelifts, three different ... Show More
Aug 10
Is the Best Lamborghini Behind Us? — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott Ep. 248
This week: Jason recaps the latest Hagerty ICONS video - discussing Temerario, the new baby Lamborghini, and its siblings from different eras of baby Lambo family tree. Needless to say, it’s quite a performer - the likes of which have never been approached by any other non-specia ... Show More
1 h
Aug 3
What Defines Automotive Authenticity? — Carmudgeon Ep. 247 w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, Toyota Land Cruiser + 4Runner, Porsche 911, Ford F-150, and Range Rover, all have several things in common. Slow depreciation compared to other vehicles in their class, nameplates that have lasted for decades, loyal owners that keep coming back for more ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2025
Alpine A110: The Best Sportscar You Can’t Buy
Spike and Jonny are joined by Zack Klapman from The Smoking Tire Podcast for a three-car extravaganza, reviewing the Alpine A110, Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance, and Audi A3. Highlights include Jonny's hilarious story about his misadventures in Russia with Land Rover, debates ... Show More
59m 39s
Oct 2025
The Most Fun Car At Each Price Point, Van Life In A Car, Jail Speeds In First Gear | Episode 1,015
What’s the most fun car at each price point? The guys start at $5K and work their way to the $100k price level, and each come up with their own list. For Mark & Tamara in TX, they debate fun cars that could theoretically be used for van life. Then, Art B. loves horsepower and spe ... Show More
1h 43m
Nov 2019
451: Maserati-Life!! Bad Decision Billboard, LS Swap The World
The big sedan challenge is real! Paul discusses the Quattroporte purchase and subsequent drive home from Las Vegas. The guys talk about treatment for the long-dormant disease afflicting Shane I. in Boston, MA, who needs a small fun car to complement the F-150 truck he drives. Fin ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2025
Inside the $100M McLaren Collection
Spike and Zuckerman hold down the fort without Jonny (who's supposedly crashed in Angeles Crest), talk the INSANE Mansour Ojjeh McLaren Collection for sale, and review the insanely powerful Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance. Plus, they discuss the new Zagato 356 and Zuckerman's ... Show More
50m 16s
Dec 2024
953: The Last-Mile Solution, Jacked Up Hatchbacks, Driving Down Stairwells
The Type 00 from Jaguar has been revealed! The guys don’t usually go in-depth about concept cars, but when was the last time a car company changed itself so dramatically? They debate sporty commuters for Tom in Dallas, a Jeep Scrambler owner who believes life is too short to driv ... Show More
50m 34s
Mar 2023
Everything You Need to Know About... The Mercedes G-Wagen
It’s hard to put your finger on why the Mercedes G-Class (or G-Wagen, to most of us) has such a strong magnetic attraction. The archaic box on wheels is loved equally by kids, oligarchs, sheikhs, rappers, farmers... hell, even the Kardashians. In this podcast Top Gear Magazine’s ... Show More
28m 22s
Aug 2025
Top 5 Sports Cars Under $50K, The First Sports Car, The Aging Fleet | Episode 1,007
The guys start a new ‘recommendation’ series about the top cars, trucks and SUVs they would buy. This episode begins with sports cars, and they each name and discuss the reasons for their top 5. They also debate first sports cars for Michael in LA, who has finally decided it’s ti ... Show More
1h 51m
Nov 2016
145: M235i Too Slow for Russ, Lost That Lovin' Feeling for Jose's Dream Car, Dated Design Trends
Russ in Seattle has a fast car, but is wanting more power?he's considering buying a hotter car to begin, rather than tuning a cheaper car. Jose in MA already owns his dream car, but doesn't feel like he's extracting everything it's got?should he keep or sell? Finally, the guys di ... Show More
1h 10m