What Makes a Car Timeless?
In this episode, Staff Writer Tyler Duffy joins to talk about a series of posts he recently authored that identifies the 50 most influential cars of the past 50 years. Tyler explains what "influential" means in this context, how he selected the 50 cars and the top car of each decade, and why his list isn't of the 50 best cars. For car enthusiasts, a list like this is a hot-button topic. Regardless of your relationship to cars, Tyler's methodology is fascinating and makes a compelling argument.
The Gear Patrol Podcast · Tyler Duffy, Nick Caruso
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Show Notes
Tyler explains what "influential" means in this context, how he selected the 50 cars and the top car of each decade, and why his list isn't of the 50 best cars.
Episode Navigation:
01:00 – Influential versus "Best"
08:15 – If You Change An Iconic Car, Is It Still The Same Car?
13:30 – The One Quality That Makes A Car "Influential"
16:30 – How Tyler Chose These 50 Cars
19:20 – Cars That Didn't Make The Cut
22:05 – The Most Influential Car On The List
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