This episode remains a fan favorite because it embodies the Roadkill ethos: The Off-Road Challenger would go on to make cameo appearances in later episodes, always with the same bent control arms and the same stupidly happy V8 roar. It’s ugly, it’s broken, and it’s absolutely unforgettable.
: During their test, they are hit by a severe sandstorm with 70 mph winds that sandblasts the car, reveals old track lettering, and ultimately causes the 318 engine to suffer an "end-of-life experience" after ingesting sand. roadkill garage s02e04 the off road challenger