Car Matchmaker

Spike finds three unique and understated choices for the owner of a fashion marketing company who wants the perfectly tailored car.

Darryl Jones, the bass player for the Rolling Stones, enlists Spike's help in finding a fast and refined ride that drives like music to his ears. Their set list includes a trip to CXC Simulations for a one-of-a-kind virtual race, and three sporty test drives in some of the top luxury brands around- Mercedes, Jaguar, and BMW; all of which rock as hard as he does.

Spike picks up comedian and fellow Esquire host, Jay Larson, of "Best Bars in America," in a $285,000 McLaren 650s to help him find a reliable and classy second car, perfect for weekend cruising.

Spike takes a trip to Los Olivos, CA, in a $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage GT, to help a winemaker find a large, utilitarian vehicle that can shuttle guests around his vineyard. Under the beautiful setting of wine country, Spike shows our buyer three unique tourist haulers, including a Pinzgauer, VW pickup, and a "Uni-Dodge"- a car featured in the Academy award winning film "Argo".

A trackside television reporter needs Spike's help to replace her rental fleet Hyundai for something befitting a woman with a growing career involving fast cars. Actor, Patrick Dempsey gives her a lesson in speed racing and a chance to get behind the wheel. Spike shows her three sporty and stylish cars, including a Porsche Boxster.

A restaurateur driving a custom Scion with a sausage-making grill needs a daily driver that doesn't smell like grease. After a field trip with world-renowned drift car racer, Joon Maeng, Spike shows our buyer three fast and performance-oriented options on a budget; The Golf R, Subaru WRX and a Ford Focus ST.