Ep 16. 1,700 Miles in the Vanishing Paint Challenger
- TVPG
- July 24, 2019
In this episode of Roadkill season 4, titled "1,700 Miles in the Vanishing Paint Challenger," hosts David Freiburger and Mike Finnegan embark on a 1,700-mile road trip in a 1970 Dodge Challenger with disappearing paint. The paint job is meant to mimic a famous Hot Wheels car, but it has a unique twist - the color changes when exposed to heat.
The journey begins in California, where the hosts purchase the Challenger from an owner who claims it's never been driven on the freeway. After some minor repairs, the duo hits the road and immediately runs into trouble when the car overheats. They pull over to let it cool down and decide to take a scenic detour through the mountains.
Along the way, they encounter a group of guys who challenge them to a hill climb race. Freiburger and Finnegan gladly accept, and the race is on. Although the Challenger is not built for off-roading, the hosts manage to hold their own and even impress their competitors.
After the race, they continue their journey and make a stop in Las Vegas, where they visit the famous Shelby Heritage Center. They take a tour of the facility and drool over some of the iconic Shelby Mustangs on display.
The final leg of the trip takes them through the desert, where they encounter extreme temperatures. This gives them a chance to test the car's heat-sensitive paint, which changes colors from purple to blue as the temperature rises. They even do some donuts in the desert to show off the paint's unique properties.
The episode concludes with Freiburger and Finnegan arriving at their destination - a drag strip in Arizona where they plan to race the Challenger against a Pro-Mod car. Fans of the show will have to tune in to find out if the Challenger can hold its own against a purpose-built drag racing machine.
Overall, this episode of Roadkill is a fun-filled road trip adventure featuring some of the most iconic American muscle cars. Fans of classic cars and off-beat challenges will love watching Freiburger and Finnegan take on the open road.
