In a word, no. In fact, scratch that. Hell no. Like the other motoring-themed shows mentioned at the outset, many of the scenarios in these “reality shows” are staged, including purchase and sale prices, buyer interactions, and even the process of restoring the car. It’s a familiar recipe intended to increase the drama, but for true gearheads, none of these figures add up. We can see the truth right on our screens.
First of all, the fit and finish of both vehicles is shocking, even for a freshman college student who has never even touched a can of Bondo. The stitching doesn’t line up, the leather itself is sagging despite being brand new, the body panels have gaps big enough to lose entire families in, the paint finish is riddled with orange peel, and the entire drivetrain is underwhelming. After 30 years, the C4 Corvette is not exactly a supercar slayer, and these looks belie that. Even the bike, which should have been easy to get right, is poorly finished, and the so-called carbon fiber elements are quite clearly no more than a chintzy wrap. And a poorly applied one at that. The Gotham Garage concept car sale price is almost certainly a lie.
