The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is best described as... Porsche-great. This week we’re doing a deep dive into Ford’s funky sedan of the 1980s: the Sierra, together with its American identical cousin, the Merkur XR4Ti.
In the early 1980s, Ford of Europe (and chairman Bob Lutz) was on a mission to get a piece of the export pie that was dominated by Mercedes, BMW ... Show More
Oct 6
Why The Malaise Era Was Actually Good — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 207
The Malaise Era, a period of the US auto industry from the early 1970s to the mid 1980s, was certainly not one that garners much enthusiasm or celebration from your typical modern day car enthusiast. The rather abrupt introduction of stricter emissions and safety standards, plus ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 29
Special Guests, Dustin and John From Driveway Finds! — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & DTS — Ep. 206
Hagerty has a new show on the block - Driveway Finds! And it just so happens that its hosts/creators, Dustin Hallinan and John Brito, live a short drive away from The Carmudgeon Show studio. Chaos ensues. But maybe not in the way you’d think… === This episode is sponsored by Batt ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 22
Vonnen’s Porsche 911 Does The Unthinkable — Carmudgeon w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 205
Air-cooled Porsche 911s are wonderful to drive. With charming handling characteristics, bank vault build quality, and often cheerfully entertaining powertrains, it’s no surprise that they’re a hot commodity in the collector car marketplace with millions of fans around the world. ... Show More
59m 15s
Mar 2025
We Bought the Untouched E39 BMW M5
Zuckerman just scored a unicorn—a Dakar Yellow E39 BMW M5 with only 633 ORIGINAL MILES! Spike, Zuckerman, and guest Drew Leslie from EAG break down the absurd negotiation process, the restoration challenges, and whether this car is too perfect to drive. Plus, Spike dishes on his ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 12
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
Aug 6
How NOT to Unload a $6M Yellowbird
Spike and the crew discuss the rumored Porsche GT3 Cabriolet, a viral $6M Yellowbird accident, and Jonny's epic test drives of the Lamborghini Temerario and Bugatti Mistral. Things get heated during a BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Avant debate, while Zuckerman keeps things classy in ... Show More
1 h
Aug 20
James Pumphrey's Making a Drift Movie
James Pumphrey from Speeed returns to the garage to discuss Sung Kang's 'Drifter' movie, review the Ineos Grenadier and BMW M5, and debate Ford's mystery EV pickup truck and Porsche rumors. Plus, we show off a custom car that we guarantee you've never seen anything like before! _ ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2025
McMurtry Spéirling SMOKES the Porsche GT3 RS
Matt Farah from "The Smoking Tire" joins Spike and Zuckerman as they dive into luxury cars, electric speedsters, and car show highlights. From baldness comparisons to a Bentley Flying Spur review and the shocking McMurtry Spéirling that beat a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, this episode bri ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 9
Top 5 GT Cars - Most Fun Under $50K, Sports Car-Shaped Hole, Does The Dealer Always Know Best? | Episode 1,011
For the list of Top 5 GT Cars Under $50K, the guys need to first define what a GT car is, but the also wonder if GT cars are still prevalent from manufacturers. Do they still resonate with buyers? They discuss a debate for Matthew T, who has a sports-car-shaped hole in his life. ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 10
Saying Goodbye to These Cars in 2026
Spike celebrates his birthday weekend with an Auratium Green Porsche 718 Spyder RS, while he and Zuckerman debate keeping both the Spyder and the 911 S/T. The hosts dive into spec'ing a GT3 Touring, reviewing the GMC Sierra EV AT4, and dish on controversial EV paddle shifters tha ... Show More
57m 32s
Oct 3
The Next Miata Might Be a Toyota? EV Tax Credit Killed, End of Cheap Electric Cars?
Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS Welcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion, on the breaking automotive stories, the car market, and audience Q&A. Thank you to our sp ... Show More
1h 31m