EPISODE GUIDE

Car Matchmaker
Season 2.

18 episodes in the catalogue. Explore the stories and air dates, then choose an episode to open FRAME’s player.

1. Driven by Design

Air date: 2015-06-24 · 30 min

The owner of a fashion marketing company seeks a perfectly tailored car; Spike's three ``unique, yet understated'' suggestions include a restored 1964 Lincoln Continental.

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2. Stone's Bassist

Air date: 2015-07-01 · 30 min

Bassist Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones test-drives a Mercedes, a Jaguar and a BMW during his search for a fast and refined ride.

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3. Car for a Comedian

Air date: 2015-07-08 · 30 min

Spike picks up comedian and fellow Esquire host, Jay Larson, of "Best Bars in America," in a $285,000 McLaren 650s to help him find a reliable and classy second car, perfect for weekend cruising.

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4. The Perfect Vintage

Air date: 2015-07-15 · 30 min

Spike takes a trip to Los Olivos, CA, in a $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage GT, to help a winemaker find a large, utilitarian vehicle that can shuttle guests around his vineyard. Under the beautiful setting of wine country, Spike shows our buyer three unique tourist haulers, including a Pinzgauer, VW pickup, and a "Uni-Dodge" - a car featured in the Academy award winning film "Argo".

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5. Kate Plus V8

Air date: 2015-07-22 · 30 min

A television reporter's rental-fleet Hyundai is replaced with something more appropriate; actor Patrick Dempsey provides a lesson in speed racing.

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6. Grill and Thrills

Air date: 2015-07-29 · 30 min

Spike suggests three different vehicles for a restaurateur who drives a custom Scion equipped with a sausage-making grill; Formula DRIFT driver Joon Maeng.

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7. Hauler Back

Air date: 2015-08-05 · 30 min

Spike recommends a 1968 Ford Country Squire, a 2015 Subaru Outback and a 1963 Chevy C10 Stepside truck as possible vehicles for a woodworker and her husband.

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8. Truck, Yeah!

Air date: 2015-08-12 · 30 min

Spike helps a construction manager find a truck to suit the needs of his growing family and business; three double-cab work trucks and an off-roading experience prove that trucks can be just as fun as they are practical.

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9. Band on the Run

Air date: 2015-08-19 · 30 min

Spike helps Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire log miles on a 1996 Lexus LS 400; band Citizun desires a spacious and stylish vehicle for its next tour.

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10. Cooking with Gas

Air date: 2015-08-26 · 30 min

Spike takes a sensible-minded chef to Magnus Walker's Urban Outlaw Shop for a ride in a classic Porsche.

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11. A Hoop Dream Car

Air date: 2015-09-02 · 30 min

A professional basketball player seeks a new vehicle with swag and plenty of legroom; a baller from the Los Angeles Clippers shares his opinion.

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12. Vintage Ride for an Oakland Raider

Air date: 2015-09-09 · 30 min

The garage of football player Donald Penn; Spike lines up a 1961 Cadillac convertible, a 1972 Buick Riviera and a 1968 Ford F-100, to add to the collection.

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13. Car Collecting 101

Air date: 2015-09-16 · 30 min

A cinematographer seeks a vehicle that will hold both collectible value and camera gear; Spike's suggestions include a 1976 Ford Bronco, a 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD wagon and a 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

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14. Performance Enhancement

Air date: 2015-09-23 · 30 min

A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is on the hunt for Spike's favorite type of car... a weekend cruiser. With a large budget of $150K, Spike shows a Dodge Viper SRT GTS, a classic 1970 Mercedes 280 SL and a 2016 Mercedes AMG GTS.

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15. A Roman Chariot

Air date: 2015-09-30 · 30 min

Spike helps a tattoo artists find a replacement for his beloved Camaro that was destroyed in a recent accident. After opening the buyer's eye to the beauty of European muscle cars during a field trip to the McLaren showroom in Beverly Hills, Spike lines up three buyer three sporty and safe options, including a Bentley Continental GT, that surprisingly fits within his $60,000 budget.

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16. Family Cool Bus

Air date: 2015-10-07 · 30 min

Spike suggests crossover SUVs from Volvo, Audi and Mercedes-Benz as stylish alternatives to a soccer mom who is looking to upgrade her minivan.

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17. Hot Property

Air date: 2015-10-14 · 30 min

Spike suggests a Range Rover Autobiography, a Maserati Ghibli and a Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC sedan as suitable options for a real-estate agent looking to upgrade her vehicle and impress her clients.

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18. Off Road Warrior

Air date: 2015-10-14 · 30 min

Spike recommends a Toyota FJ Cruiser, a Land Rover LR3 and a Chevrolet Colorado to a dirt biker in search of a rugged transport vehicle.

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