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We Look For The Most Interesting Car At The Galpin Car Show And I Get Slapped

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Not long ago – even if it kind of feels like ages ago – the Galpin Car Show happened, and it was magical and absolutely crammed full of fascinating cars. Seriously, there were hundreds and hundreds of amazing cars there, and just trying to see and appreciate them all is the sort of thing that has driven many a sane person mad, mad with car-appreciation madness.

We don’t wish that fate on any of you, of course, but we also understand you have a need – no, a right – to be exposed to the best and most interesting cars that the Galpin Car Show had to offer. That’s why we made this video.

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And yes, if you watch to the end, you get to see me get slapped! Deservedly!

Yes, we tried out best to find the most interesting car at the show, and it wasn’t easy. And by “we” I don’t just mean David and Beau and me, because this video also features your other Autopian favorites like Mercedes and Matt and even the rarely-seen Peter (he’s under contract still to General Films, and even though I tried to explain to him that’s a different kind of “film” he still insists he can’t be seen onscreen), and there’s even some guest stars like the legendary Bruce Meyer, grafitti artist Mr.Cartoon, and hot rod building-and-restoring legend Dave Shuten, who I’m pretty sure thinks I’m a pile of warm garbage.

Here, just watch the damn thing, it’s full of incredible cars and definitely worth your, let’s see, 38 minutes! Just put it on autopilot and make circles or let the patient hang out under anesthetic or hide in the walk-in and take 40 minutes for you to watch and enjoy this:

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There’s so many great cars featured here: Hanomags and custom Porsche 356s and Vectors and GT-Rs and huge trucks and tiny microcars and one-of-a-kind-customs (like the legendary Bathroom Buggy hot rod!)  and VW Things and Corvettes with BMW i3 guts and so so much more.

It’s worth it. Give it a watch! Now, dammit!

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Do You Have a Moment To Talk About Renaults?
Do You Have a Moment To Talk About Renaults?
1 month ago

These 40 minutes went by quickly. I could’ve sworn it wasn’t halfway through yet when the credits started popping up on the screen. Seems like a wonderfully bonkers car show, I’m sure everyone who got to go had the best time!

AJ
AJ
1 month ago

At minute-marker 33:50 in that video, Matt shows his youth. That is not “the most famous Bronco, maybe in the world.” You were at a show in LA. Everyone everywhere, but especially in LA, knows about the low-speed white Bronco chase.

Beau was there with you, Matt. He’s old enough to remember.

Last edited 1 month ago by AJ
Ea Gregory
Ea Gregory
1 month ago

Love it! Was good to see many of the Autopians showing us the variety of motor vehicles. Nice job!

I’d like to see a series of these ending with different people slapping Torch. Maybe Thwack-Thursdays or something!

1978fiatspyderfan
1978fiatspyderfan
1 month ago

That looked like a real slap. Who got to do it?

Gene1969
Gene1969
1 month ago

My money is on Matt. Given he’s stolen other editors lunch at the previous joint, I can easily see him doing this. (Adrian would’ve head-butted him.)

Wingnut
Wingnut
1 month ago
Reply to  Gene1969

Could have been “Edith” (not Elise’s real name).

Adrian Clarke
Adrian Clarke
1 month ago

NOT EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE AUTOPIAN THOUGH

Totally not a robot
Totally not a robot
1 month ago
Reply to  Adrian Clarke

But is a denizen of the Autopian community also called an Autopian? Like I live in California but I’m not also called a California.

I think we have a large enough community to have an official demonym. I formally propose Autopianian. Adrian, you’re my favorite Autopianian.

Last edited 1 month ago by Totally not a robot
Tagarito
Tagarito
1 month ago

Autopianian is miles better than an Autopianist (from the high order) or an Autopianik (which would need a Autopianicizing from a doctor Autopnik)

Colin Greening
Colin Greening
1 month ago
Reply to  Tagarito

Autiopienne?

Tagarito
Tagarito
1 month ago
Reply to  Colin Greening

Clue: Sonic the Hedgehog reference

Freelivin2713
Freelivin2713
1 month ago
Reply to  Tagarito

Random: Auto”pic-a-nic basket”

Rafael
Rafael
1 month ago

But the community is named after the title for the members of the same community… The closest parallel I can think of is “The New Yorker” magazine – the readers are New Yorkers?
Anyway, the point is that the community itself needs a different name, the most appropriate one would be Autopia, right?

YeahNo
YeahNo
1 month ago

Autopeon

Double Wide Harvey Park
Double Wide Harvey Park
1 month ago
Reply to  Adrian Clarke

What, Thomas wasn’t there?!

Adrian Clarke
Adrian Clarke
1 month ago

RIGHT. OFF TO MATRON YOU GO.

Collegiate Autodidact
Collegiate Autodidact
1 month ago

Apropos of nothing, the 1924 MGM-produced film He Who Gets Slapped, starring Lon Chaney as the tragic and ill-fated circus clown who gets slapped, was the first film to use a lion as the mascot for MGM.

Last edited 1 month ago by Collegiate Autodidact
DriveSheSaid
DriveSheSaid
1 month ago

Jason… this is your sister. I demand that you get me that Commodetomobile!

Canopysaurus
Canopysaurus
1 month ago

California has the best toys.

DriveSheSaid
DriveSheSaid
1 month ago

Thanks to the power of YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGdf9ea2olQ

Hugh Crawford
Hugh Crawford
1 month ago
Freddy Bartholomew
Freddy Bartholomew
1 month ago

For those of us who could not make it there, this was great! Fun seeing many of the great vehicles and the Autopian staff having a great time. Thanks!

Jack Trade
Jack Trade
1 month ago

Was I the only one who expected the slap to occur at the “Hey you! Why are you fondling my taillights?! Cut it out!” part?

Lizardman in a human suit
Lizardman in a human suit
1 month ago
Reply to  Jack Trade

You are not alone

Musicman27
Musicman27
1 month ago

Jason Tochinsky, Master of Attention Catchers.

Great article name Torch.

Elhigh
Elhigh
1 month ago

Torch: “Hey, look – Volkswagens!”

The rest of us: “We know.”

VNY Pilot
VNY Pilot
1 month ago

Special thanks to Matt for nominating my Miata for one of his most interesting cars! It was a great show!

Last edited 1 month ago by VNY Pilot
Jack Trade
Jack Trade
1 month ago
Reply to  VNY Pilot

I can’t overstate my affection for everyday fun cars like yours. They can make going to the grocery store an adventure if you feel like it. That shift knob is a pleasing match to the very that-era white gauges!

VNY Pilot
VNY Pilot
1 month ago
Reply to  Jack Trade

Thanks! It’s a great car! If anyone is curious about the shifter it knob it was custom ordered from Hot Rod Shiftknobs

Last edited 1 month ago by VNY Pilot
AlterId
AlterId
1 month ago

…hot rod building-and-restoring legend Dave Shuten, who I’m pretty sure thinks I’m a pile of warm garbage.

I can’t imagine anyone even slightly familiar with you thinking that you’re merely lukewarm.

Scott
Scott
1 month ago

I was at the show with my ratty and unwashed NA hardtop Miata in the Autopian area, and I walked around the entire show (well, I skipped the mob of Lambos in that back lot) thee times over the course of the day. There WERE MANY fascinating cars there… I dunno if I had a favorite, but there was a little silver Fiat (I dunno much about these… I think it was a 750, and IIRC, it was for sale by Galpin) that was certainly among the prettiest.

I uploaded a snapshot of that Fiat to a random online image host:

https://ibb.co/42Wr1GQ

Last edited 1 month ago by Scott
Nycbjr
Nycbjr
1 month ago
Reply to  Scott

ooo that is sharp!

Morgan van Humbeck
Morgan van Humbeck
1 month ago
Reply to  Scott

It’s giving baby SL in the best possible way

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