The 'Odd Rod' is a 470bhp V8-Swapped Mad Max Style Miata | Top Gear American Tuned

We guarantee you’ve never seen an MX-5/Miata like the “Odd Rod” before... Fabricator Tommy Reichenderfer has taken an NA Miata, swapped in a stroked Ford V8 and painstakingly changed every detail of the car to create a custom steampunk hot rod that’s as fun to look at as it is to drive. Rob Dahm gets the lowdown from the creator himself before taking the Odd Rod for a spin at one of NASCAR’s most revered tracks.

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[TheLiberek]

"As I get older I'm starting to understand the value of time and how quicly the time passes"
At this point I was ready for Keeps add by Rob

[Ebb]

Rob is killing this as a host, loving this series and can't wait for next week. What an awesome car too <3

[tangz]

Rob’s love for car builds is super genuine and it always shows. Top gear is on to something having him host and interview.

[OddBawZ]

This is SO beautifully shot. I love this car and I love this new series!

[owensparks]

Yes to Rob, yes to the projects, no to all the annoying mirror shots.

[Gari.Hughes]

Rob is a perfect host for this. The filming is great. But. Has the editor only just discovered the mirror thing and using it for everything?

[GARAGEIdiotS]

I talked to this guy years ago and he is who inspired the look and shape of our turbo Miata kart. He did an incredible job.

[benjibenji]

Rob is just perfect for this series... the guy lives for that shit and you feel it in every second ...

[beyondmaintenance]

Couldn’t have picked a better host for this series ✌🏽😎

[futeditzs]

I'm just loving this series! What an amazing project! That V8 Ford engine sounds really good!

[AngieMeadKing]

Rob is a great addition to the TG group!

[MrUltraworld]

I really like Rob's new series. He's comfortable in front of the camera, he's had a lot of practice, and his YT channel is really good. Kudos to Top Gear for recruiting Rob.

[Popes_Projects]

Love Rob as a host, he’s so relatable, his enthusiasm feels so genuine. It feels more like we’re checking out a car with Rob versus being presented to with with catchy scripted over the top lines from say a Chris Harris. (Still love CH) We need more!!!! How about a directors cut? Cause we know they have hours of Rob geeking out about everything 😂

[Hooptyroo]

I really like that they didn’t “polish” Rob up with different clothes and vocabulary than he would normally have. Really good stuff

[noob-ennings]

Rob bringing Top Gear back into my heart and household!

Also.. I think Rob may of met his soulmate 😂

[retina]

Amazing car, almost couldn't sit through the video with all the awful mirror shots though.

[xxTheWhiteTiger]

rob is a really good host, and that miata is SO SICK

[averagechoe]

Tommy I can’t believe you made it on Top Gear! Crazy to see how far this build has come. I’m so proud of you man. I’ll never forget my first ride in this thing. Incredible.

[TopGear]

What’s your favourite part of this build?

[meirionrhys]

Anyone else expecting the KEEPS ad when Rob mentions the wind in his hair?? 🤣