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Another Pointless Automotive Podcast · Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson

Episode #198 - Fleet Status Unknown

·1 hr 5 min·5 clips
Chadwick and Frank try to name each other's car fleets, uncovering surprising vehicles and playful rivalry.
Chadwick and Frank, hosts of Another Pointless Automotive Podcast, catch up on their current vehicle collections in this casual, fleet-focused episode. The two friends attempt to guess each other's extensive and ever-changing inventories of cars and trucks. Frank's fleet includes a Lexus CT 200h daily, a 1994 Chevy S10 Blazer, a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 1995 Geo Tracker, a 1992 Mitsubishi, a 2005 Volvo V50, and a 2021 Volvo XC90. Chadwick owns vehicles like a Subaru Sambar van converted into a photo booth, a Chevrolet Suburban, a 2012 Lexus CT 200h, a 2005 Honda S2000, a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo, and a 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. Frank is close to finishing a restoration on his Geo Tracker, which only needs an EGR passage cleaned to pass smog. He plans to sell his 2005 Volvo V50 wagon after a final photo shoot and describes it as a surprisingly competent car, comparing its driving feel to a Crossfire. Chadwick's Chevrolet Sprint Turbo has a mystery coolant leak he suspects is from the thermostat housing, and he plans to sell it via Cars & Bids after a video feature. Frank identifies his 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 as his long-term project, aiming for 300 wheel horsepower while keeping modifications visually stealthy. Chadwick admits his Ford Focus SVT has a worrying rear suspension issue visible during cornering, which he needs to diagnose. The Suburban used to tow the photo booth van needs a new battery and has a non-functional AC system. The Subaru Sambar van itself has an oil pan leak requiring a custom gasket, as replacements are unavailable. Chadwick contemplates keeping and modifying the Sprint Turbo, imagining it with 90 horsepower and better brakes and tires, but feels overwhelmed by his number of projects. Frank states that aside from his Galant VR-4, every vehicle in his fleet is potentially for sale, including his dependable CT 200h daily driver. The episode has a relaxed, conversational tone filled with inside jokes and playful banter between the two hosts. Listeners who enjoy hearing car enthusiasts detail their project cars, maintenance headaches, and acquisition strategies will find this episode highly engaging. Those seeking structured automotive news, reviews, or interviews may find the meandering, inside-baseball conversation less appealing.

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A fleet check that turns mileage, value, and bad ideas into good car talk.

The episode opens like a quick status check and turns into an easygoing argument about what the hosts drive and why that still matters. A Lexus CT 200h comes off as a solid bargain after a year and a half, a Volvo daily gets credit for its design, and a VR4 project tries to stay…

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You want fleet gossip that turns into actual car-nerd pay dirt.

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