What Happens at the End of Mid Engines & Mountains?

In celebration of Alfa Romeo’s return to the United States, the hosts of Everyday Driver, Paul and Todd set out on a roadtrip in the 4C. Few attainable mid-engined cars have ever been made, so we included the 4C’s primary rivals, the Porsche Cayman and Lotus Elise, and left Los Angeles for our biggest roadtrip and most ambitious film. “Mid-Engines & Mountains” is a celebration of affordable mid-engined cars, friendship, and the joys of driving. Paul and Todd encounter the mundane and amazing, stopping in small towns and risking full-throttle blasts to pass the time. In the end they find roads that exceed their expectations and great cars worth arguing about.

the director's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Paul Schmucker's journey. Few attainable mid-engined cars have ever been made, so we included the 4C’s primary rivals, the Porsche Cayman and Lotus Elise, and left Los Angeles for our biggest roadtrip and most ambitious film.

How Does Paul Schmucker's Story End?

• Paul Schmucker: Paul Schmucker's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• D. Todd Deeken: D. Todd Deeken's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of Mid Engines & Mountains Mean?

The ending of Mid Engines & Mountains brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Paul Schmucker's story may not satisfy all audiences.