Videos
Catch every ride-along, interview, and car culture story from Cool Cars with Chris — updated automatically with our latest YouTube uploads.
030 | Datsun 280Z World Travel Story + Custom Leather Car Builds | Manuel Gutierrez
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, recorded live at Willow Springs Raceway, Chris sits down with Manuel Gutierrez—a lifelong car enthusiast, Datsun Z owner, and skilled leather craftsman. Manuel shares the incredible story of his 1976 Datsun 280Z, a car that quite literally traveled the world ...
He Drove a Datsun 280Z Around the World… Then Built a Leather Brand
What if your car could travel the world with you? In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we sit down with Manuel Gutierrez at Willow Springs Raceway to talk about his incredible Datsun 280Z journey—a car that followed him across the globe during his military career. From driving on the Autobahn in...
029 | Street Legal Drag Racing Explained + Nissan 370Z Review + Why V8 Engines Still Matter
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, we take a deep dive into street legal drag racing, real-world car performance, and what makes driving feel truly exciting. Recorded live from the backyard studio, Chris and Courage break down their experience at a street legal dragway, including what it’s lik...
028 | We Went to Willow Springs Raceway… and It Got INSANE
We took Cool Cars with Chris on the road—and this time, we went LIVE from Willow Springs Raceway for one of the wildest track day experiences we’ve ever had. From pulling up at 6AM in the middle of nowhere to being surrounded by roaring engines, insane builds, and a full-on Nissan Z takeover… this e...
We Went to Willow Springs Raceway… INSANE Track Day Experience
We took Cool Cars with Chris on the road—and this time, we went LIVE from Willow Springs Raceway for one of the wildest track day experiences we’ve ever had. From pulling up at 6AM in the middle of nowhere to being surrounded by roaring engines, insane builds, and a full-on Nissan Z takeover… this e...
027 | I Bought a Nissan 370Z… Was It Worth It? | Real Owner Review, Mods & Canyon Car Talk
The Z is BACK… and this time, it’s mine. In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris ( https://coolcarswithchris.com/) , I take a trip up to Temecula to hang out with Courage—and show him my brand new (to me) Nissan 370Z. We take it for a spin, break down first impressions, and get into what it’s really...
🔥 I Bought a 2016 Nissan 370Z (Manual) — First Mods & Exhaust Upgrade!
I finally did it… I bought another Nissan 370Z 🔥 In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, I pick up a 2016 Nissan 370Z with a manual transmission — and if you’re a true car enthusiast, you already know that’s the only way to drive a Z. Finding a clean manual 370Z isn’t easy, especially locally here...
026 | California Gas Prices Are INSANE… The Secret Loophole Saving Drivers Money
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage dive into the crazy surge in California gas prices and uncover a surprising loophole that allows some gas stations to sell fuel cheaper than everyone else. Chris shares insider knowledge from working in the fuel industry and explains how cer...
025 | Nissan Z Cars, San Diego Car Cruise & Should You Daily Drive Your Dream Car?
In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris ( https://coolcarswithchris.com/) , we dive into San Diego car culture, a Southern California car cruise, and the timeless debate every enthusiast faces: Should you daily drive your dream car? Chris and Courage talk about a recent San Diego car cruise with Ava...









