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Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles

Season 1 Episode 4: The Laid Back V8

The next episode delves into the V-8 engine's storied past, tracing its evolution from Cadillac's opulent beginnings to its heyday in Ford's Flathead era, its impact on NASCAR, and its eventual decline amidst economic and environmental pressures.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Imperial Steam Engine

1. Imperial Steam Engine

Aired: Nov 15, 1997

Robbie embarks on an electrifying adventure across Africa, exploring the capt...

Episode 2 The Workhorse Diesel

2. The Workhorse Diesel

Aired: Nov 29, 1997

The next episode highlights the diesel engine's standout qualities, including...

Episode 4 The Laid Back V8

4. The Laid Back V8

Aired: Dec 13, 1997

The next episode delves into the V-8 engine's storied past, tracing its evolu...

Info about Coltrane's Planes and Automobiles

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:History