Episode 52

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18th Aug 2024

Tokyo Drift Monte Carlo - Austin Bowers

In the world of movie cars, few vehicles are as instantly recognizable or as iconic as the 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. With its battle-scarred exterior and raw, unfiltered power, the Monte Carlo roared onto the screen as a symbol of old-school American muscle. Now, decades after the movie's release, Austin Bowers a dedicated car builder, has taken on the ambitious task of recreating this legendary street racer—down to every detail. A car that’s not built as an homage to the movie but something Austin is proud to drive and race all over the country.

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Rad Rides Podcast
My podcast enters into the builders garage, highlights real people with real budgets and real skills that represent what you will see at a typical car show or cruise.
I’m a self taught builder, working out of my garage, who is in search of people like myself around the world. My podcast enters into the builders garage, highlights real people with real budgets and real skills that represent what you will see at a typical car show or cruise. I enjoy talking with these people and hearing the trials and tribulations of owning and customizing their special rides. Their stories and journey are what I want to know.

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Jason Zollars

Welcome to the Rad Rides Podcast, I am here to highlight the everyday enthusiast and spotlight the people and the vehicles that you have never seen. The magazine format follows my website where I highlight each car and allows the listener to follow along as we go through the car.