What would it take to overland in an era before smartphones, internet, or modern day infrastructure? On this episode, Curtis meets with Wolfgang Paul Loofs, who has travelled the world in his 1955 Volkswagen Beetle back in the late 1950's and 1960's. They discuss the trials and tribulations of long distance travelling and living in a car, what it takes to plan large trips, and critical lessons learned from each journey.

Resources:

Once More The Story of VIN 903847: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw92qL0sUmo

In His Hands: True Stories of Wonderous Events in an Unusual Life, written by Wolfgang Paul Loofs, published by Word Alive Press, October 23, 2013

Overlanding Definition - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlanding

ENGINE COOLING | How It Works (Donut Media): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPVckPH6o-w

Matt and Curtis come back for 2026 to discuss the startling statistic of civilians getting hit by cars in Victoria for every day in 2026 so far! Canada to receive 49,000 EV's from China with reduced tariff rates in exchange for canola seed product. And the automotive landmark in James Bay that was the abandoned Lotus Espirit is finally gone; the boys speculate where it could be.

Victoria BC pedestrians getting hit by cars daily in 2026:
https://cheknews.ca/rcmp-seek-driver-who-hit-pedestrian-after-running-red-light-in-langford-1300788/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/a-cyclist-or-pedestrian-has-been-hit-by-a-driver-every-day-in-2026-victoria-police-say/

Canada and China economic deal:
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/01/16/prime-minister-carney-forges-new-strategic-partnership-peoples

https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/16/joint-statement-canada-china-leaders-meeting

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-chinese-electric-vehicles-carney-9.7054922

Comparative EV pricing to $35,000 Chinese EVs:

Chevrolet Bolt (MSRP $43,443): https://www.chevrolet.ca/en/electric/bolt-ev
Nissan Leaf (MSRP $44,998): https://www.nissan.ca/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html
Ford Mustang Mach E (MSRP $45,690): https://www.ford.ca/suvs/mach-e/

Music: Evening Jazz - Soundore

Matt shares his learning experience on bodywork. Curtis share's a story that is a cautionary reminder to not forget your oil changes and regular maintenance! Gift ideas in the forms of service, roadside kits and tools for the car nerd in your life. Toyota announce a trio of new supercars/race cars in the form of the new Lexus LFA, Toyota GR GT, and Toyota GR GT3.

Toyota GR GT, GR GT3, and Lexus LFA:
https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/grgt/wp/ https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt3/grgt3/
https://www.lexus.ca/en/register-for-lfa-updates/ https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-genres/everything-we-know-toyota-gr-gt-gt3-lexus-lfa-supercars

GR MR2:
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a69677090/toyota-mr2-gr-brand-trademarks/

Ferrari states the V6 is superior to the V12:
https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-declares-the-v6-is-superior-to-a-v12-tds

Music: Evening Jazz - Soundoore