Take a trip back in time to the early days of the automobile, when the first enterprising car enthusiasts laid the foundations for the car world we know today.

Every so often a visionary comes along, and -- with their imagination, grit and perseverance -- they manage to fail so spectacularly they leave an indelible mark on automotive history.

Certain men in the history of cars are just made from different stuff. These two drivers achieved insane feats against impossible odds to prove that they are legends among legends.

The quest for speed has been ingrained in humans since the birth of the wheel. These are stories of people who gathered like-minded speed freaks and created outlaw cultures of pushing the limits of public roads.

Some cars carry powerful myths with them long after they are gone. These are stories of cars whose intriguing legends have endured long past the metal they are made from.

Rob Corddry and Emelia Harford tell two inspiring stories of Japanese visionaries who managed to bring their visions to life and change the car world forever, despite incredible obstacles.

Rule benders and sneaky geniuses: these are stories of creative risk takers who know that sometimes you have to break the rules to be the hero.