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TexasFright · 06-18-2014, 12:01 PM

Catching up on my dvr and watching this episode where they have the resto modded Camaro, Mustang and Challenger. Who loans them these cars for them to beat the shit out? They are just destroying these cars with no care for anything. I wonder if they purchase these cars and then resell them after shooting or if they somehow convince people to loan them these cars.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-18-2014, 12:53 PM

They get loaned.

Here's a story on the 68, it's called Bad Penny: http://www.hotrod.com/feature_storie...e_project_car/

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-18-2014, 12:53 PM

They get loaned.

Here's a story on the 68, it's called Bad Penny: http://www.hotrod.com/feature_storie...e_project_car/

kmutch · 06-19-2014, 09:17 PM

I'm sure all of the cars have insurance purchased by the show. Adam could only drive the GT40 about 10 feet one episode because it was so expensive.

AZCamaroFan · 06-19-2014, 10:28 PM

they have no respect for cars on that show. this week they did their best to beat up an IROC-Z and a Grand National.

ClawSS · 06-20-2014, 01:41 PM

actually, I think that the GN was somewhat cared for other than the sumo push, but the belly flop onto the hood of the Z was totally uncalled for.

Silverlsinva · 06-20-2014, 04:59 PM

That episode was quite entertaining it thought and that GN looked awesome all blacked out and drag radials out back. Shame it blew what isee a oil line or something.

LostPony · 06-21-2014, 11:36 AM

Cars are usually loaned and insurance is purchased to protect the owner's property. In some cases it's just a simple liability and other times it is an agreed upon amount.

I personally know of one case where a very valuable Trans Am race car was to be track tested against the modern car it inspired(look at my sig, there's a hint). The owner of the vintage vehicle insisted on a policy that insured him $200k for any damage greater than a rock chip, no questions asked. He got what he wanted.

AZCamaroFan · 06-21-2014, 01:28 PM

i was rather amazed when Tanner pounded on the t-top and knocked it loose. really smart.
also great: Rutledge claiming the Camaro was 'the worst car Tanner's ever picked'
so basically Rutledge is a fool and un-American.

but the IROC did look pretty cool going around the track. how the hell did they find a 170hp IROC with 15 inch wheels. i think i've seen one of those in my life.

Angrybird 12 · 06-21-2014, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZCamaroFan

i was rather amazed when Tanner pounded on the t-top and knocked it loose. really smart.
also great: Rutledge claiming the Camaro was 'the worst car Tanner's ever picked'
so basically Rutledge is a fool and un-American.

but the IROC did look pretty cool going around the track. how the hell did they find a 170hp IROC with 15 inch wheels. i think i've seen one of those in my life.

Rut as been Toyotafied...... He has been bought off. Remember on the first episode this season he had the FJ and gushed about it the entire time.... Nuff said.

menendez1293 · 06-21-2014, 06:43 PM

The Eleanor replica on that episode sure did look a lot like the Mustang that drives around Tallahassee from time to time.

06-18-2014, 12:01 PM	#1
TexasFright Drives: 2013 Camaro SS, 2012 BMW 128i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 207	Top Gear Cars Catching up on my dvr and watching this episode where they have the resto modded Camaro, Mustang and Challenger. Who loans them these cars for them to beat the shit out? They are just destroying these cars with no care for anything. I wonder if they purchase these cars and then resell them after shooting or if they somehow convince people to loan them these cars.

06-18-2014, 12:53 PM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,097	They get loaned. Here's a story on the 68, it's called Bad Penny: http://www.hotrod.com/feature_storie...e_project_car/ __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-18-2014, 12:53 PM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,097	They get loaned. Here's a story on the 68, it's called Bad Penny: http://www.hotrod.com/feature_storie...e_project_car/ __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

06-20-2014, 01:41 PM	#6
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	actually, I think that the GN was somewhat cared for other than the sumo push, but the belly flop onto the hood of the Z was totally uncalled for. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

06-21-2014, 11:36 AM	#8
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	Cars are usually loaned and insurance is purchased to protect the owner's property. In some cases it's just a simple liability and other times it is an agreed upon amount. I personally know of one case where a very valuable Trans Am race car was to be track tested against the modern car it inspired(look at my sig, there's a hint). The owner of the vintage vehicle insisted on a policy that insured him $200k for any damage greater than a rock chip, no questions asked. He got what he wanted. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

06-19-2014, 09:17 PM	#4
kmutch Drives: 2012 Camaro RS/SS2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 21	I'm sure all of the cars have insurance purchased by the show. Adam could only drive the GT40 about 10 feet one episode because it was so expensive.

06-19-2014, 10:28 PM	#5
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,453	they have no respect for cars on that show. this week they did their best to beat up an IROC-Z and a Grand National.

06-20-2014, 04:59 PM	#7
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	That episode was quite entertaining it thought and that GN looked awesome all blacked out and drag radials out back. Shame it blew what isee a oil line or something.

06-21-2014, 01:28 PM	#9
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,453	i was rather amazed when Tanner pounded on the t-top and knocked it loose. really smart. also great: Rutledge claiming the Camaro was 'the worst car Tanner's ever picked' so basically Rutledge is a fool and un-American. but the IROC did look pretty cool going around the track. how the hell did they find a 170hp IROC with 15 inch wheels. i think i've seen one of those in my life.

06-21-2014, 06:43 PM	#11
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	The Eleanor replica on that episode sure did look a lot like the Mustang that drives around Tallahassee from time to time.

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