Automotive Icons

Can you actually find a "cool" car with a clean title and under 75,000 miles for less than $5,000? James Reeves spent hours scouring over 1,000 eBay Motors listings to find the diamonds in the rough. From German luxury and Japanese "Kei" icons to the ultimate American land yacht, we’re breaking down the best budget buys in the 0–$5k range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Can you actually find a "cool" car in the $5,000 – $10,000 range without buying a total lemon? James Reeves goes deep into the automotive trenches (1,000+ listings worth of research!) to find the best value picks for the third instalment of our budget mini-series. From Italian masterpieces designed by the man behind the Ferrari Testarossa to the "Four Horsemen" of Japanese reliability, we’re break...

Welcome back to our mini-series on the Automotive Icons Podcast! Last week, we tackled the $15k–$20k range. Today, James Reeves is stepping down into the $10,000 to $15,000 bracket. As the price goes down, the stakes go up. To keep things realistic, we’re hunting for cars with under 75,000 miles (preferably under 60k) to avoid the "money pit" trap of high-mileage luxury. From "constant state of do...

We are BACK! After a brief hiatus involving the holidays, work chaos, and a never-ending warehouse renovation nightmare (apologies for the concrete reverb!), the Automotive Icons podcast is hitting the road again. In this episode, James Reeves kicks off a new mini-series: The Six Coolest Cars at Every Price Point. We’re starting in the $15,000 to $20,000 bracket. To keep it fair, James self-impose...

They both started as utilitarian Jeep knockoffs. They both built legendary cult followings. And today, they represent two of the greatest inventions in human history. But which one actually deserves the crown? In episode six of Automotive Icons, James Reeves dives deep into the "same same, but different" world of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Mercedes G-Wagon. From the battlefields to the soccer...

In this episode of Automotive Icons, James Reeves dives deep into his "no modern cars" philosophy. While 2000 might feel like yesterday, it’s officially 25 years ago—and James argues that cars from the late '90s and early 2000s are actually the "sweet spot" for daily drivers. From his beloved Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G to the "trough" of car valuation, James breaks down why opting for soul and si...

The economy is tight, but your ride doesn't have to be boring! If current economic pressures are making it harder to 'stunt,' this episode is your blueprint for driving something truly awesome without breaking the bank. Forget boring, responsible commuter cars! Inspired by a $5,000 budget and a classic 1966 Ford Mustang, we're diving deep to find seven of the coolest cars you can buy right now for...

James Reeves, a self-proclaimed "Skyline Hater" (who secretly loves them!), is diving deep into the JDM icon that everyone wants: the Nissan Skyline! From the moment "Godzilla" woke up in 1989 to the jaw-dropping prices of today, the Skyline has captivated gearheads—but not all of them are created equal. Do you know the difference between a high-mileage GTR asking $70,000 and a cleaner, non-GTR se...

Is that dream classic Porsche sitting in your garage actually a better investment than a new car? On this episode of the Automotive Icons Podcast, host James Reeves dives deep into thousands of auction listings (using data scraped with the help of ChatGPT!) to uncover the surprising truth about the values of iconic models like the 944, 928, 993, and the oft-maligned 996. We talk to the experts, in...

Join host James Reeves (of TFBTV and Jimports) as he dives headfirst into the colossal, chaotic, and completely custom world of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for the very first time! For years, James has navigated the mayhem of SHOT Show, but even that didn't prepare him for the sheer scale and wild creativity of the automotive aftermarket's biggest event. This isn't your average auto show—it's a par...