This may come as a surprise to you guys but I dont watch a lot of automotive programming. The "reality" styles shows with forced drama and pretend beefs really bum me out. And frankly I felt they were largely bad for us as a lifestyle in general. Some exceptions for me have been Mad fabricators, Overhaulin, Bitchin' Rides and of coarse Top Gear UK. Like many of you, I kind of fell off with Jeremys squad leaving. I'd come back every once in a while to check in but with the revolving cast I just wasn't feeling the chemistry. Without the steadfast earnestness of Captain slow, the edge of the seat will hammond crash this one or Jeremys relentless... well everything. The love had gone. This weekend I found myself on my own and with nothing particularly pressing so I thought why not see what they've been up to?
I am glad I did. I started with the current seasons first episode season 30 episode 1 and I gotta say. I think I might be in love again. No its not the same but the chemistry and friendly rivalry is back. Sure its different but these guys are pretty entertaining together though I think Harris seems to be the bullet sponge of the three. This episode though was a banger, after a quick interwebs search I see I am far from the only one who thought so. Focusing around driving versions of their fathers cars and the stories and memories they held for each was in my less then humble opinion what automotive programming should be. No these cars might not have been the pinnacle of each manufacturers roster but few of us have parents that cool or wet off enough to daily the hot stuff. Their humble roots can't change the impressions, the memories, the miles covered and legends made. And to me at least, the time spent in and around cars with family and freinds is what makes them and this life so special.
I won't spoil it for you folks that haven't seen it yet, but do yourself a favor and check it out iff you haven't, Its typical Top Gear beautifully shot. And these new guys really shine. I couldn't help thinking I would have dominated in my own fathers 1987 early build standard cab liong bed OBS heavy half chevy Silverado. Well maybe not in the top speed, it was geared pretty low. Buts definitely everything else. I know I've written about her before but man did this episode have me hunting for another all weekend long. I digress, if you haven't already check it out!
James
The Lowered HMFIC
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