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Auto Obscura

Alan Galbraith, John Ficarra 9 Episodes Oct 7, 2026

Auto Obscura is a podcast that explores the lesser-known and fascinating corners of the automotive world. Hosted by Alan Galbraith and John Ficarra, each episode delves into obscure car models, unusual automotive history, and quirky industry stories. The show aims to uncover hidden gems and surprising facts that even car enthusiasts might not know. It's a deep dive for anyone curious about the weird and wonderful side of automobiles.

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Fast Fashion - Designer Edition Oct 7, 2026 00:49:10 When fashion designers with auto makers for some great and questionable special editions. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auto-obscura/id1896902455Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/79PbqJ05tJRvgnqXu9501y00:00 Intro01:13 Fashionable Definitions03:13 Eddie Bauer Fords09:54 Gucci Cadillac

F1 Edition - Fast and Felonious - Auto Obscura Sep 30, 2026 00:52:17 Crime in the top tier of MotorsportPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.com00:00 Intro01:00 Other Editions01:26 F1 attracts crime01:58 Jos Verstappen08:27 Kankamol "Minky" Albon2:39 Rich Energy - Haas 18:04 Gene Haas Funky Accounting25:38 Fangio Kidnapping33:38 SpyGate - Caught by the Copier Guy42:23 Leyton House - Fraud Loans47:09 All Racers

Early Auto Influencers - Auto Obscura Sep 23, 2026 00:52:05 Being an automotive influencer is not a new thing. We dig into the history of the genre. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.com00:00 Intro 01:17 What is an influencer?02:32 Who was first?05:22 Eddie Rickenbacker13:18 Rickenbacker Guitars14:21 Movie Stars and Duesenbergs21:49 Edwin "Cannonball" Baker29:26 Earl "Madman" Muntz36:03 Si

Cars Named Le Mans Sep 16, 2026 00:51:12 If you want to sell lots of cars, you name it after a famous racetrack, even if the car has never been there. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura 0:00 Intro01:16 What's in a name?02:40 Ferrari 250 LM06:46 Aston Martin Le Mans07:34 Confusing Bentley for Aston Martin09:22 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans10:31 Alan Realizes Mistake11:35 Bentley Arnage14:09 Bentley Hunaudières 16:29 Ben

50 Gullwing Cars in 50 Minutes Sep 9, 2026 00:56:02 We count down 50 gullwing cars in 50 minutes. Did your favorite make the list?Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura 00:00 Intro01:22 The Premise03:05 300 SL04:00 DeLorean04:50 Lancia Mizar05:43 Tripple SK1006:43 Siva S53007:29 MiniCar RSV08:23 Lincoln Navigator Concept09:14 Ford Ghia Corrida10:09 MacMinn Le Mans Coupe11:04 Four-Rotor Corvette11:59 DeLorean Alpha512:57 Fiat 850 Vanessa Gh

Obscure Auction Cars - Pebble Beach 2026 Sep 2, 2026 00:58:49 We found our favorite obscure cars at the 2026 Pebble Beach Auctions. And they didn't cost MILLIONS. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura 00:00 Intro01:10 Auction Stats05:20 Aston Martin Lagonda08:30 1957 MV Agusta 1100 D2 Autocarro11:00 1965 Attica Cabrioletta13:37 1959 Chrysler Scimitar Town Car Phaeton by Reutter16:53 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa “Rijkspolitie”20:53 1970 Volkswagen

Hail Marys Aug 26, 2026 00:46:55 When you car company is about to go under, you drop back and throw a long bomb in hopes saving it. Sometimes it works and sometimes is does not. Those are a Hail Mary. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auto-obscura/id1896902455Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/79PbqJ05tJRvgnqXu9501yAmazo

Ahead of the Curve Aug 19, 2026 00:44:25 Cars and features that were ahead of their time. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoObscura00:00 Intro02:24 Touchscreens in Cars09:45 First digital dashboard15:05 V 8-6-424:29 Porsche 95929:20 NSX32:09 Jensen FF34:38 AMC Eagle vs Crossover vs SUV37:10 ElectroBat38:53 Pop Quiz!42:08 The Book of Iacocca 43:25 Wh

Banned Race Tech Aug 12, 2026 00:43:22 Banned for being too dangerous or too fast, we dive deep into banned race technology. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.com00:00 intro02:02 Lane Museum and Classic Motorsports04:04 If the Flames are Green16:20 Wing Wing Wing 25:56 Fans and Can Am F132:45 Unlimited Billionaire DayDream35:29 Turbo Tank39:17 Pop Quiz!

Badge Engineering Aug 5, 2026 00:53:10 Badge Engineering, when putting just one name on a car isnt enough. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoObscuraFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AutoObscura

Fast and Felonious - Petty Crimes Jul 29, 2026 00:43:44 Small crimes and cars. They two go hand in hand. Is Richard Petty the world's worst criminal? Listen/Watch to find out. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comApple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/79PbqJ05tJRvgnqXu9501yYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoObscuraFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AutoObscura

Weird Race Tech Jul 22, 2026 00:52:51 Getting Weird wins races when you dont want to cheat or spend a ton of money. 00:00 Introduction10:09 Weird Toyota Corona03:51 Museums & Magazines05:27 6 wheels?28:13 Delta Force 44:04 POP QUIZ !50:36 What's Next?Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auto-obscura/id1896902455Spotify - http

Ferrari Made a Dually - Weird Race Tech Part 1 - Trailer Jul 21, 2026 00:00:49 Did you know Ferrari made a Dually? Listen in to "Weird Race Tech - Part 1 " for the full story.

Fast and Felonious Jul 15, 2026 00:46:32 Crime and Racing go hand in hand, or so it seems. Listen in to hear tales of planes, boats and race cars and the crime surrounding them. Porsches, Cigarette Boats, Pylon Racing Mustangs, Ducatis, Ferraris, Drug Smuggling, Prison Escapes, Murder and Mail Fraud. This episode has it all. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura Website - Https://www.autoobscura.comApple Podcasts - https://podc

Teaser - Fast and Felonious Part 1 Jul 14, 2026 00:00:38 Why own a race track? To land your drug smuggling planes, that is why!

Teaser - Fast an Felonious - Part 1 Jul 13, 2026 00:00:42 What does IMSA stand for? Is it the "International Marijuana Smuggling Association"? Listen in to find out.

Cheaty Mc Cheaters Who Cheat Jul 6, 2026 00:44:05 What are some of the best "creative interpretations" of the rule book?

Terrible Twos Jul 6, 2026 00:54:07 When the sequel isnt as good as the original. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/AutoObscura

Terrible Twos Teaser - Chevy II Jun 10, 2026 00:00:56 The Chevy II and why every Scotsman HAD to have one.

Weird Race Tech Teaser Jun 9, 2026 00:00:35 Cant outspend the competition? Dont want to Cheat? Then you have to get weird with your race car. John and Alan dive into weird race tech in this episode of AutoObscura.

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