Colleen Sheehan drives a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2 at Pebble Beach at age 11
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Colleen Sheehan shares her unique experience of driving a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance at just 11 years old. She recounts how she acquired the car at age eight and its connection to the Austin 7, which was featured in a special exhibit. Colleen's journey culminated in a memorable podium drive where her car secured third place in its class, highlighting her early passion for classic cars and the stories that come with them.
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We were honored to have Colleen Sheehan from Next Generation Classics join us to share the stories of her first cars including the experience of driving a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2 across the lawn at Pebble Beach in 2003. Keep in mind Colleen was age 11 and had just learned to drive a 3 speed manual non-synchromesh the day before.
Colleen's favorite episode is "V12 Visions – Tom Yang’s Life Restoring Ferraris and Chasing Vintage Dreams" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286b
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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
"...the Pebble Beach, the Concourse de la Danse, was doing a exhibit with Austin 7s. And BMW had bought the rights to basically recreate the Austin 7."
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a fancy car show in California where people display beautiful classic cars. It's a big deal in the car community.
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an annual automotive event held in Pebble Beach, California, showcasing classic and vintage cars. It is one of the most prestigious car shows in the world, attracting collectors and enthusiasts.
Austin 7
"...the Concourse de la Danse, was doing a exhibit with Austin 7s. And BMW had bought the rights to basically recreate the Austin 7."
The Austin 7 is a classic small car that was made in the UK a long time ago. It was popular because it was affordable and helped many people buy their first car.
The Austin 7 is a small car produced by the Austin Motor Company from 1922 to 1939, known for its affordability and popularity in the UK. It played a significant role in making car ownership accessible to the masses.
BMW
"...BMW had bought the rights to basically recreate the Austin 7. So the very first BMWs were, they look a lot like the Austin 7."
BMW is a well-known car company from Germany that makes luxury cars. They are famous for their high-quality engineering and performance.
BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a German multinational company known for manufacturing luxury vehicles and motorcycles. The brand has a rich history and is recognized for its performance and engineering excellence.
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