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• Group B Misfit: The Strange Story of the Citroën BX 4TC - The Gated Shift

  Send us a text Group B rallying was known for its wild cars and extreme performance, but not every attempt was a success. This week on The Gated Shift, we delve into the bizarre and ultimately tragic story of the Citroën BX 4TC, a car that dared to be different, and failed spectacularly. Based on the unassuming BX family hatchback, the 4TC was Citroën's unlikely entry into the world of Group B. We'll explore its unconventional engineering, including the infamous hydropneumatic suspension (shared with the legendary Citroën DS) and a severely underpowered, awkwardly placed engine. We'll also uncover the car's disastrous rally career, its embarrassing lack of success, and Citroën's reported attempts to buy back and destroy the few road-going examples they produced. Join us for a tale of ambition, miscalculation, and a car that became a legend for all the wrong reasons. Subscribe to The Gated Shift for your weekly dose of automotive history, oddities, and insights!  Well, folks, we've reached the end of the road for this week's episode of The Gated Shift. Hopefully, we didn't stall out on you! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends – unless they drive something boring, then maybe keep it to yourself. You can find us on youtube at MoneyShift, and you can send your hate mail, love letters, or just regular questions to [email protected]. Until next week, remember: life's too short to drive boring cars!

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• Lamborghini Miura: The First Supercar - The Gated Shift

  Send us a text This week, The Gated Shift podcast celebrates a true automotive masterpiece: the Lamborghini Miura. Join us as we explore the complete story of this iconic supercar, from its unlikely origins as a skunkworks project by a team of young engineers to its stunning debut at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. We'll dissect Marcello Gandini's breathtaking design, analyze the innovative transversely-mounted V12 engine, and discuss the Miura's impact on the automotive world. We'll also cover the different Miura models (P400, P400S, P400SV, Jota), its limited but fascinating motorsport involvement, and its current status as a multi-million dollar collector car. If you love Italian exotics, groundbreaking design, or simply appreciate automotive beauty, this episode is a must-listen! Subscribe to The Gated Shift for weekly deep dives into the world of cars.  Well, folks, we've reached the end of the road for this week's episode of The Gated Shift. Hopefully, we didn't stall out on you! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends – unless they drive something boring, then maybe keep it to yourself. You can find us on youtube at MoneyShift, and you can send your hate mail, love letters, or just regular questions to [email protected]. Until next week, remember: life's too short to drive boring cars!

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• The Original M3: BMW E30 Legend - The Gated Shift

  Send us a textThis week, The Gated Shift podcast explores the car that many consider to be the greatest M car of all time: the BMW E30 M3. We'll go beyond the legend and delve into the engineering that made this car so special. Discover the secrets of the high-revving S14 four-cylinder engine, the meticulously designed chassis, and the aerodynamic enhancements that set the M3 apart from the standard 3 Series. We'll also explore its development as a homologation special for Group A touring car racing, and its incredible string of victories on tracks around the world. And we'll discuss why, decades later, the E30 M3 remains one of the most rewarding and engaging driver's cars ever created. Subscribe to The Gated Shift for weekly deep dives into automotive icons and the stories behind them!  Well, folks, we've reached the end of the road for this week's episode of The Gated Shift. Hopefully, we didn't stall out on you! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends – unless they drive something boring, then maybe keep it to yourself. You can find us on youtube at MoneyShift, and you can send your hate mail, love letters, or just regular questions to [email protected]. Until next week, remember: life's too short to drive boring cars!

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• Before the C8: Zora's Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Dream - The Gated Shift

  Send us a text The C8 Corvette may be the first production mid-engine Corvette, but the dream of a mid-engine 'Vette goes back decades, to the legendary Zora Arkus-Duntov. On this episode of The Gated Shift, we explore the fascinating history of the mid-engine Corvette prototypes, from Zora's early CERV research vehicles to the stunning Aerovette that almost made it to production. We'll uncover the stories behind these forgotten machines, the engineering challenges they faced, and the internal battles within GM that kept them from reaching showrooms. We'll also discuss the unique rotary-powered Corvette concepts and the highly advanced Indy Corvette. Join us as we trace the long and winding road that led to the C8, and discover how these prototypes paved the way for the mid-engine Corvette we have today. Subscribe to The Gated Shift for your weekly dose of automotive history and untold stories!  Well, folks, we've reached the end of the road for this week's episode of The Gated Shift. Hopefully, we didn't stall out on you! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends – unless they drive something boring, then maybe keep it to yourself. You can find us on youtube at MoneyShift, and you can send your hate mail, love letters, or just regular questions to [email protected]. Until next week, remember: life's too short to drive boring cars!

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• The Ultimate Evo? Lancer Evolution V & VI Deep Dive - The Gated Shift

  Send us a textThis week, The Gated Shift tackles a rally legend: the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V and VI, including the iconic Tommi Mäkinen Edition. Join us as we explore the history of these incredible machines, from their development as homologation specials for the World Rally Championship to their dominance on the world's toughest rally stages. We'll dive deep into the technology that made the Evo so special, including the legendary 4G63 engine and its sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. We'll also celebrate the achievements of Tommi Mäkinen, the four-time WRC champion who became synonymous with the Lancer Evolution. And we'll discuss why the Evo V and VI are considered by many to be the peak of the Evolution lineage, and speculate on the future of the Evo. Subscribe to The Gated Shift for your weekly dose of automotive history, performance analysis, and stories from behind the wheel!  Well, folks, we've reached the end of the road for this week's episode of The Gated Shift. Hopefully, we didn't stall out on you! If you enjoyed the ride, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends – unless they drive something boring, then maybe keep it to yourself. You can find us on youtube at MoneyShift, and you can send your hate mail, love letters, or just regular questions to [email protected]. Until next week, remember: life's too short to drive boring cars!

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