Tag: Our Fair City
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Jul 02, 2019
The Car Talk Plaza Memorial Party for Tommy Came With a Plaque
Cambridge gives Click and Clack the keys to the city. And declares it "Don't Drive Like My Brother Day."

Apr 18, 2013
Ray Reflects on the Boston Marathon Bombing
Ray shared his thoughts on the Boston Marathon bombing with Tom Ashbrook from NPR's On Point. Listen here to Ray's hopes for our community as we heal, and what he's taken away from these events.

Nov 16, 2012
Flashback: Tom and Ray's First Garage
In the beginning, long before Car Talk, there was Hacker's Haven, Tom and Ray's DIY garage. Join us for a peek into those early days.

Sep 26, 2012
Car Talk Plaza: The Early Days
Just who was R.S.R.I., and what did they do? We're taking your guesses, now!

May 31, 2012
Deathtraps of Yore
We’ve all heard that cars are safer now than they’ve ever been before. These archival images of auto accidents in Boston really capture that message -- and also the improvements we see in today’s cars.

Apr 25, 2012
Now We Remember Where Tom Parked the MG!
A rusty, old MG was spotted at the bottom of the Charles River. Could this be one of Tom's old heaps, uncermoniously laid to rest? Read the whole story right here.

Jul 06, 2011
S.S. Boat Payment
Car Talk joined our friends from WBUR at a recent event. The Spring Festival, held at Community Rowing on the Charles River, gives listeners a chance to hang out on the water with their favorite local radio personalities. Captains Click and Clack of the S.S. Boat Payment made a guest appearance.