Automotive Icons
By: James Reeves
Language: en
Categories: Leisure, Automotive
All cars are not created equal. Some fade into the annals of history. A select few become legendary. This new podcast is dedicated to those icons. YouTuber James Reeves will take to the mic each week and explore the lore behind cars like the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Nissan GT-R. He’ll interview guests from the industry and add in plenty of his own experiences along the way. A long-time automotive enthusiast, James is making his first ever trip to the SEMA Show this year to experience automotive culture at its finest, while on assignment for AutoGuide.com. This ex...
Episodes
Ballin' on a Budget: 7 Cool Cars For Under $10,000 - Ep. 4
Dec 15, 2025The 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 under $10,000. From bulletproof Japanese luxury to German precision and pure American excess, we've got a tight-budget list full of personality, swagger, and fun. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice! Many of...
Duration: 00:45:55Is a Nissan Skyline Worth Buying in 2025?
Dec 09, 2025James 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 sedan for $20,000? That's the GTR Tax and it's real!In this episode of Automotive Icons, James breaks down the market, consults an expert JDM exporter, and scrapes hundreds of auction results (including fr...
Duration: 00:44:46Is a Classic Porsche a Good Investment - Ep 2
Dec 02, 2025Is 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, including a hilarious anecdote from buyer/exporter Aaron Ross and the market wisdom of Nathan Murz (Chair of Valuation for the Porsche Club of America), to see which models are a "rocket ship" and which...
Duration: 00:38:25What I Learned After Spending Four Days at the World’s Best Car Show - Ep. 1
Nov 26, 2025Join 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 paradise of 'look-at-me' cars, six-figure RestoMods, and unbelievable engineering. In this inaugural episode of the Automotive Icons podcast, James breaks down his entire SEMA experience, from the hilarious Vegas antics to...
Duration: 00:36:50