Full Throttle Talk

This week on Full Throttle Talk, we kick off the new year with one of our most wide-ranging—and opinionated—episodes yet. We cover the return of legendary roads as The Snake in Malibu reopens after seven years, along with the first real twisty-road shakedown of a rally-prepped air-cooled 911. There’s also a New Year’s Day drive in a Ferrari 296 GTS, where the steering wheel haptics controversy is finally settled. We dig into recent GT3 RS outings, the revival of a 964 C4, and why analog still matters more than ever. In automotive news, we share an FTT exclusive on RYN Motors and ask the question nobody else seems to be asking: can a Formula-style car for the road actually work? We also discuss the rumored return of the Toyota GR MR2 and Arizona’s very real attempt at building its own version of an Autobahn. Looking ahead to 2026, we talk about cars that are actually worth paying attention to, including the Caterham Project V, the Toyota GR MR2, the Corvette C8 ZR1X, and why the Porsche GT2 RS still counts. The 25-year rule takes center stage with newly eligible icons, including the Porsche 996 GT3 RS (EU), Ferrari 550 Barchetta, RUF RTurbo, Renault Clio V6, and Honda Integra Type R (DC5). We also break down what’s really happening in the market, including no-reserve versus no-sale auctions on Bring a Trailer, Speedster values finally waking up, and what’s truly winning—and losing—heading into 2026. Plus listener questions, aftermarket body quality debates, and why details still matter. No hype. No influencer nonsense. Just real car ownership, market insight, and strong opinions. Connect with us. Paul Kramer, 714-335-4911, [email protected], Instagram and Facebook @autokennel David Van Epps, 704-799-7680, [email protected], Instagram and Facebook @sonderwerks Tim Harris, 512-758-0206 (text only), [email protected]

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk — the automotive show for people who probably need a financial advisor, a driving coach, and fewer cars bookmarked on Bring a Trailer. This week: Tim wins a SIM race (we checked — hell is still warm, but not frozen) Paul drives the GT3 to Good Vibes / Newcombs like a pilgrimage to Mecca… but with more tire smoke Dave lists the Talbot Yellow ’79 SC on BaT and the internet is already fighting in the comments A Puerto Rican collector sends a Carrera GT back to Porsche and gets a full Sonderwunsch rebuild with Salzburg livery 🤯 The ID. Buzz quietly takes a nap until 2026 A tragic crash in a Ferrari 296 GTS claims the life of Vince Zampella And we make 2026 automotive New Year’s resolutions we are 100% not qualified to achieve CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

$130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That” Ho ho hold my torque wrench—this week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle  We start with What Did You Do in Cars This Week? including: A visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us) Targa Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has that gearbox story In Automotive News, things escalate quickly: Modern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide Porsche unveils the ultra-limited 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche—$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status Fiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here? Topic of the Week:A full Bring a Trailer deep dive—what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever.  Christmas Edition: This or ThatSanta says you’ve been good. You get ONE car.Total budget: $130,000.Yes—it can be a 911. Carrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC?We debate. You decide. We wrap with listener questions and feedback—from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community.  Bonus Segment:Our Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026– The car you’re finally buying– The project you’re finishing– The YOLO trip that has to happen Merry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline.  Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk, where car culture meets deep–cut enthusiast nerdery. This week: We debate whether the ICE revival is already happening We go down the rabbit hole of Alpina history, value, and hidden greatness And we battle it out designing the perfect 2-car Alpina garage (daily + weekend, no budget) 🧰 What We Did in Cars: Tim goes Alfa, Paul reunites with his GT3, Casey hustles listings + space rentals, and David double-dips Porsche toy drives. 📰 Automotive News: Toyota GR GT twin-turbo V8 (641 hp!!) Trump policy move → microcars in USA? Kei-car sports platforms coming to America? New streaming platform “Driven” announced 🔍 Alpina Deep Dive: Why the market misunderstands them Why BMW enthusiasts secretly worship them Why values might quietly rocket Why the Z8 Alpina is so misunderstood 🎮 This or That: The 2-car Alpina dream garages go head-to-head. Winner gets FTT sticker supremacy. Drop your votes and comments below!

This week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re covering everything from restomods under $500K to Amazon entering the auto market, plus the wild FBI seizure of a 1-of-6 Mercedes CLK-GTR Roadster worth $13M. We also brought the This or That: Underpriced Edition, where we dug up real auction sales that were shockingly low — including 964 Speedsters, 997.2 GTS Cabs, 928 GTS unicorns, and more. Also inside:• What we drove this week• Porsche 914 GT builds worth buying• Kamm 912c deep dive• 964 GS Manufaktur restomod• Smart Crossblade madness• Undervalued collector cars from BaT, PCar, and Cars & Bids Perfect for Porsche fans, car collectors, market watchers, and anyone who loves the hunt for undervalued metal. CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠