EP98: How the TMC Costin became the 750hp Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9

About this episode

The episode discusses the transformation of the TMC Costin into the Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9 and features a live recording event.

How did a small Co. Wexford car builder go on to be linked with one of the coolest and fastest Le Mans cars in living memory? Gather round as Cormac tells us the story of how the TMC Costin went on to become the hybrid 750hp Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9. It's a good 'un. The guys will be hosting a live recording on Thursday 4 June at 3FE Sussex Terrace, with some special guests and a unique experience that differs from the usual podcast. Tickets are available here. Need a coffee fix? Head over to 3FE Coffee and get everything you could possibly need delivered straight to your door. Visit 3fe.com Follow 50to70 on Instagram Follow Dave Humphreys on Instagram Follow Cormac Singleton on Instagram Follow 3FE Coffee on Instagram Get your 3FE Coffee Here

People in this episode

Host: Cormac

Topics covered

• automotive history
• Le Mans cars
• car manufacturing
• live podcast recording
• Panoz Esperante

Keywords

• TMC Costin
• Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9
• Le Mans
• automotive
• car builder
• live podcast

Sponsors

3FE Coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 50to70.com

Books & works: TMC Costin, Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Q9

Places: Wexford

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