Synopsis

Join host Ron Hazelton and two mechanics as they dismantle a 2000 Ford Taurus to chart the development of a car’s essential systems. This comprehensive, two-hour program meticulously examines the vehicle, breaking it down into its core elements—engine, body, chassis, and more. Beginning with the earliest automobiles of the nineteenth century, automotive historians and specialists illuminate the journey of the car, detailing significant innovations along the way. The special culminates with a loo