Automotive Icons

Automotive Icons

All cars are not created equal. Some fade into the annals of history. A select few become legendary. This new podcast is dedicated to those icons. YouTuber James Reeves will take to the mic each week and explore the lore behind cars like the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Nissan GT-R. He’ll interview guests from the industry and add in plenty of his own experiences along the way. A long-time automotive enthusiast, James is making his first ever trip to the SEMA Show this year to experience automotive culture at its finest, while on assignment for AutoGuide.com. This experience will then set the stage for episode one of the Automotive Icons Podcast “What I Learned After Spending Four Days at the World’s Best Car Show.” Host: James Reeves The Executive Producer and a primary host of TFBTV, one of the largest firearm-focused channels on YouTube. In addition to reviewing guns and tactical gear, he is also a practicing attorney who often discusses self-defense law and legal matters for gun owners.

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March 2, 2026 26 mins
Can you actually find a "cool" car with a clean title and under 75,000 miles for less than $5,000? James Reeves spent hours scouring over 1,000 eBay Motors listings to find the diamonds in the rough. From German luxury and Japanese "Kei" icons to the ultimate American land yacht, we’re breaking down the best budget buys in the 0–$5k range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can you actually find a "cool" car in the $5,000 – $10,000 range without buying a total lemon? James Reeves goes deep into the automotive trenches (1,000+ listings worth of research!) to find the best value picks for the third instalment of our budget mini-series. From Italian masterpieces designed by the man behind the Ferrari Testarossa to the "Four Horsemen" of Japanese reliability, we’re breaking down the six categories that d...
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Welcome back to our mini-series on the Automotive Icons Podcast! Last week, we tackled the $15k–$20k range. Today, James Reeves is stepping down into the $10,000 to $15,000 bracket. As the price goes down, the stakes go up. To keep things realistic, we’re hunting for cars with under 75,000 miles (preferably under 60k) to avoid the "money pit" trap of high-mileage luxury. From "constant state of domination" in a Lexus to the "anony...
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We are BACK! After a brief hiatus involving the holidays, work chaos, and a never-ending warehouse renovation nightmare (apologies for the concrete reverb!), the Automotive Icons podcast is hitting the road again. In this episode, James Reeves kicks off a new mini-series: The Six Coolest Cars at Every Price Point. We’re starting in the $15,000 to $20,000 bracket. To keep it fair, James self-imposed a "60,000-mile cap" to find vehi...
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They both started as utilitarian Jeep knockoffs. They both built legendary cult followings. And today, they represent two of the greatest inventions in human history. But which one actually deserves the crown? In episode six of Automotive Icons, James Reeves dives deep into the "same same, but different" world of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Mercedes G-Wagon. From the battlefields to the soccer fields, these vehicles have don...
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In this episode of Automotive Icons, James Reeves dives deep into his "no modern cars" philosophy. While 2000 might feel like yesterday, it’s officially 25 years ago—and James argues that cars from the late '90s and early 2000s are actually the "sweet spot" for daily drivers. From his beloved Toyota Crown Royal Saloon G to the "trough" of car valuation, James breaks down why opting for soul and simplicity over touchscreens and war...
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The economy is tight, but your ride doesn't have to be boring! If current economic pressures are making it harder to 'stunt,' this episode is your blueprint for driving something truly awesome without breaking the bank. Forget boring, responsible commuter cars! Inspired by a $5,000 budget and a classic 1966 Ford Mustang, we're diving deep to find seven of the coolest cars you can buy right now for under $10,000. From bulletproof...
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December 9, 2025 44 mins
James Reeves, a self-proclaimed "Skyline Hater" (who secretly loves them!), is diving deep into the JDM icon that everyone wants: the Nissan Skyline! From the moment "Godzilla" woke up in 1989 to the jaw-dropping prices of today, the Skyline has captivated gearheads—but not all of them are created equal. Do you know the difference between a high-mileage GTR asking $70,000 and a cleaner, non-GTR sedan for $20,000? That's the GTR ...
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Is that dream classic Porsche sitting in your garage actually a better investment than a new car? On this episode of the Automotive Icons Podcast, host James Reeves dives deep into thousands of auction listings (using data scraped with the help of ChatGPT!) to uncover the surprising truth about the values of iconic models like the 944, 928, 993, and the oft-maligned 996. We talk to the experts, including a hilarious anecdote from ...
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Join host James Reeves (of TFBTV and Jimports) as he dives headfirst into the colossal, chaotic, and completely custom world of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for the very first time! For years, James has navigated the mayhem of SHOT Show, but even that didn't prepare him for the sheer scale and wild creativity of the automotive aftermarket's biggest event. This isn't your average auto show—it's a paradise of 'look-at-me' cars, six-fi...
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