Horsepower Heritage
Maurice Merrick
Updated 3 days agoHost Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines.
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Episodes (185)
Bruce Meyer: Never Lift (Encore Edition)
This week, it's a special "best of" cut with car-guy extraordinaire Bruce Meyer: lifelong enthusiast, entrepreneur, one-time motorcycle racer, and Founding Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum. It's an inside look at his incredible collection of significant machines, with Bruce's thoughts on everything from Hot Rods and Porsches to LeMans and Bonneville.All of it truly exemplifies his motto: "Never lift".WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/YGoGBrowxcASUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
A Look Back at Legends, 2022
This year we lost four remarkable men who made their mark on motorsport: "Quick Vic" Elford, the fearless British driver with humble beginnings who made his mark in the Porsche 911 and 917; Mauro Forghieri, longtime technical director of Scuderia Ferrari; Nicola Materazzi, turbocharging guru and brilliant designer of the Ferrari 288 GTO and the F40; and Alain DeCadenet, gentleman racer, constructor, journalist and television presenter. These are their stories.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageMUSIC CREDITS:"Wild Strawberries" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6097-wildstrawberries"Luzia" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6184-luzia"Cinematic Building Strings" by Tim Kulighttps://filmmusic.io/song/8723-cinematic-building-strings-fast-130"Fanfare X" by Alexander Nakaradahttps://filmmusic.io/song/4874-fanfare-x-slow-version"Epic" by Ramolhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7073-epic"The Great Lydian Journey" by German Tretyakovhttps://filmmusic.io/song/9794-the-great-lydian-journey-original"Assassins, Like Clockwork" by Troyificushttps://filmmusic.io/song/9579-assassins-like-clockwork"Ether Disco" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/3719-ether-disco"Inspire Me" by Tim Kulighttps://filmmusic.io/song/8726-inspire-me"Mediterranean" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6128-mediterranean"Flying 3" by Frank Schroeterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/10173-flying-3"Time Travel" by Frank Schroeterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6784-time-travel"Busman's Holiday" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7398-busmansholiday"Rush" by Alexander Nakaradahttps://filmmusic.io/song/4820-rush"Reunited" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/4282-reuniSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Auto America: The Photography of John G. Zimmerman
For over two decades, photographer John G. Zimmerman covered various automotive-related assignments for magazines like Sports Illustrated, The Saturday Evening Post, Life, and others. A new book, "Auto America: Car Culture 1950s-1970s" celebrates his work in all its Kodachrome and black-and-white glory. Many of these images have never been published. From the heyday of Detroit to racing circuits and the people who built them, the cars come alive once again. This is the story behind the book, the man, and his photos as told by his children, Linda and Darryl Zimmerman. BUY AUTO AMERICA:https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847872749SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Matthew Cunningham: Driven to Design
From the Art Center College of Design to major Hollywood films and companies like BMW and Mazda, Matthew Cunningham has pursued the future of mobility and car culture. Now, he's taking his car designs from the Metaverse to the physical universe with a new project on the cutting edge of design, manufacturing and personal mobility with a car called the Syntax.Matthew Cunningham Design:https://www.mrcid.com/Y Zero:https://y0nft.com/SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritage Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The Art of Coachtrimming with Rob O'Rourke and AJ Pink
Restoring a car is never easy, and the interior is often one area that gets less attention than it deserves. But old world craftsmanship is alive and well thanks to artisans like Rob O'Rourke and AJ Pink of O'Rourke Coachtrimmers in West Sussex, UK.Rob's spent his life in auto restoration, first alongside his father and then in his own shop, crafting authentic interiors for some of the world's most desirable cars.AJ is a trained racing mechanic, coach trimmer, and business manager for the enterprise. Together they have reached the pinnacle of the coach trimming trade, and O'Rourke's handiwork is in high demand by the most discerning collectors and connoisseurs.In this episode, the gents talk share some tricks of the trade, some challenging jobs, and their general thoughts on what often seems to be a mystical aspect of automotive restoration. Visit their website:https://www.coachtrimmers.comInstagram:@orourkecoachtrimmersSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageImage courtesy O'Rourke CoachtrimmersSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
"The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting" with Robert C. Yeager
The car hobby dies without new blood- but there's a lot to know and it’s easy to make mistakes. So where do you start? Author Robert C. Yeager tackles this subject in his new book, "The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting: How to Buy, Sell, Live With and Love a Collectible Car". From historical insights to marque-specific overviews, valuations and real-world owners stories, Bob lays it out for newbies and veterans alike. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageGet "The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting":https://www.amazon.com/NextGen-Guide-Car-Collecting-Collectible/dp/076037337X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R2VOQT9DSQ0C&keywords=the+next-gen+guide+to+car+collecting&qid=1667368061&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjk2IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=the+next+gen+guid%2Caps%2C503&sr=8-1Car and Driver Article:https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a41625928/next-gen-guide-car-collecting-book/Music: "Happy Christmas Inspiring" by WinnieTheMoogFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7179-happy-christmas-inspiringLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensehttps://linktr.ee/taigasoundprodSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Crossover Episode! with The Ignition Podcast
Maurice is joined by Harry Phypers, host of The Ignition Podcast, for a look behind the scenes of both shows as well as a friendly little competition of the Best of British and American cars from the Ford Model A V-8 to the McLaren F1.The Ignition Podcast aims to inspire people to do more through their cars- to explore what's possible creatively and professionally in the automotive industry. Harry interviews racing drivers, CEOs and others who've followed that mindset and found success.THE IGNITION PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ignition-podcast/id1616727562Instagram: @werignitionSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Anna-Louise Felstead: Painting the Classics
Automotive art has always been a great way to capture the emotion behind the machines, and the work of Anna-Louise Felstead is a happy, whimsical and breezy interpretation of everything from pre-war cars to the latest LeMans Prototypes. She's become a favorite at car events worldwide for painting live in front of the crowd and many classic car owners commission her work on the spot. In this episode, Anna-Louise (A-L for short) tells us how it all came about and shares her outlook as an artist, a mother and a true enthusiast.See Anna-Louise's art:https://www.alfelstead.comAnna-Louise's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alfelstead/?hl=enSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Patrick Long
He might just be the hardest working man in motorsport. Patrick Long has spent decades perfecting the art and science of racing, stacking up wins at LeMans, Daytona, Sebring and elsewhere. He's also the only American to ever have been selected for a coveted slot as a Porsche Works Driver. And he's one of the co-founders of "Luftgekühlt" (which means air-cooled in German), which is an annual gathering of the best of classic Porsche cars. Luftgekühlt 8 will take place at the Port of Los Angeles on October 9th, so I sat down with Pat recently to talk about his career and this blockbuster show that's become one of the most anticipated events on the calendar each year.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageLUFTGEKUHLT:https://luftgekuhlt.comPATRICK LONG'S WEBSITE:https://patricklong.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Virgil Exner and The Forward Look
Born at the start of the automotive age, Virgil Exner had almost no formal training, but he was a talented artist who was fascinated by cars. Almost by accident, he became a giant of midcentury American car design with his work at Studebaker and Chrysler, helping to save both companies from cautious but boring styling. This is the story of Exner's remarkable career and his greatest legacy: "The Forward Look".SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageMusic Credits"Violin Sonata, Opus 26" by Jan Brandts BuysPerformed by Steve Joneshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Rhapsody In Blue" by George GershwinPerformed by Paul Whiteman and his OrchestraPublic Domainhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Fats Waller and His Orchestra live at The Yacht Club (1938)Public Domainhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Background #3 103 "by Lilo SoundFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7555-background-3-103License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://electronicmoods.com/"Meliorism" by Lilo SoundFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7316-meliorismLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://electronicmoods.com/"Crinoline Dreams" by Kevin MacLeodThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com"Rock Music" by Goff RichardsPublic Domainhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Short Meeting In 5 - 4 Time" by Horst HoffmannFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8977-short-meeting-in-5-4-timeLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://www.mm-studio.eu"Silent Dreams" by Frank SchroeterFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7846-silent-dreamsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.schroeter.52"Perls" by MusicParadiseFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5066-perlsLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: http://www.music-paradise.de"Not on the Bus" Performed by the U.S. Army BluesPublic Domain"George Street Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3800-george-street-shuffleLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.com"Bossa of Margie" by MusicLFilesFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6167-bossa-of-margieLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfilesChrysler Corporation's "Forward Look" for 1957 Public Domainhttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Bruce Meyer: Never Lift
From dragsters and motorcycles to hot rods and European sports cars, Bruce Meyer has loved them all. As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, he immersed himself in the car culture and for over sixty years he's been living his automotive dreams. Along the way, he forged friendships with some of the most famous names in the car world. As the founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Meyer helped to further advance the celebration of these machines as an art form. He's widely known as the nicest guy in the car hobby and a great ambassador for gear heads everywhere.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Pur Sang with John Bothwell
You're about to learn the secrets of what made Bugatti and Alfa Romeo so great. However you choose to translate it- be it "pure blood", or "thoroughbred"- Pur Sang can only mean the best; a winning combination of engineering and artistry.Pur Sang Argentina builds precise replicas of legendary cars including the Bugatti Type 35 and the Alfa Romeo 8C using the original techniques and methods that most of the world has left behind... but they're alive and well in South America.John Bothwell is Pur Sang's Director and a lifelong car enthusiast whose passions run toward the rides of a romantic and faraway era. From stories of his own Model T and Peerless cars to a Hawaiian steam locomotive and beyond, this episode will have you craving these mechanical marvels that made history.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritagePUR SANG:https://pursangargentina.comInstagram: @pursangargentinaJohn Bothwell's Instagram:@vitesse_collectionCover photo courtesy of Royce Rumseyhttps://roycer924.exposure.coSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Silver Ghosts: Majesty In Motion
The Rolls-Royce 40/50 Horsepower was the standard bearer of the famous English marque for twenty years, and came to be known as the Silver Ghost.Power, comfort, and durability were the hallmarks of these cars and their near-silent operation conjured the image of a ghostly machine effortlessly gliding along.Alan Clendenen and his daughter Ivy are caretakers of 1914 and 1926 Silver Ghosts, respectively, and in this episode they share their thoughts on the history, ownership, and driving experiences in these impressive motorcars.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comInstagram: @horsepowerheritageCover photo courtesy of Royce Rumseyhttps://roycer924.exposure.coSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Speed Is Expensive: The Story of Vincent Motorcycles (with David Lancaster)
In the 1930s, an obsessive genius named Phillip Vincent captured the attention of racing riders and well-heeled rebels when he transformed the HRD motorcycle company into a maker of the world's finest two-wheeled machines. From The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy to Bonneville speedway, the Vincent impressed riders with its power, maneuverability and dashing good looks.In this episode, Filmmaker David Lancaster tells the story of the Vincent, its namesake, and the creation of his documentary, Speed Is Expensive.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comTHE FILM:https://speedisexpensive.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Ronald Ahrens: Confessions of a Car Guy
From the dirt oval racetracks in 1950s Nebraska to his many years as a contributor for Automobile Magazine, Ronald Ahrens has spent his life observing American car culture.His latest project is a book entitled "The American Automobile From Flivver to Furious", a comprehensive history of the industry and its innovators. In this episode, Ronald shares humorous recollections of his stock car-racing father, breaking into automotive journalism, and some colorful stories from his book. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMORE ON RONALD AHRENS:https://ronaldahrens.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Nicolas Hunziker: The Colors of Speed
Take a deep dive into the world of fine artist Nicolas Hunziker, whose captivating automotive art is coveted by collectors world-wide. Art and racing are his twin pursuits. But underneath his skill & success was an undiagnosed brain disorder and a daily struggle with his mental health. Nicolas talks candidly about this challenge and how it’s shaped his personal and professional life. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comSee Nicolas Hunziker's Art:https://shophunziker.com/collections/original-paintingsHunziker Original Apparel & More:https://shophunziker.com/collections/hunziker-designSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Form, Light and Magic With Photographer René Staud
As a boy in Stuttgart, Germany, René Staud had two fascinations: the fantastic cars he saw on the road, and the world of photography. His passions converged in a career as a highly successful studio photographer with a long list of auto industry clients, and René has also published an impressive collection of books on various cars from Jaguar to Porsche. His latest title is the newly-revised "300SL Book", in stores now. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comBEST AUTOMOTIVE PODCASTS:https://blog.feedspot.com/automotive_podcasts/FIND RENE'S WORK:https://renestaudgallery.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Behind the Lens of Ed Justice, Jr.
Ed Justice, Jr. is a longtime motorsport photographer whose family has been involved in racing for over seventy years. Their story begins in the midwest before World War II where Ed's father and two uncles, Zeke and Gus, built a midget racer. Eventually they moved to Southern California where they built race cars for Frank Kurtis of Kurtis-Kraft and soon became the entrepreneurs behind the Justice Brothers brand of oil additives, lubricants and other products. Justice Brothers sponsored the winning car at the 1950 Indy 500 and the company's red, white and blue logo has been worn by countless entries in racing ever since that time.In this episode, Ed and Maurice talk about that remarkable family history as well as Ed's photo career, his reflections on Indy, his relationship with legends like A. J. Foyt, and other great stories.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comBEST AUTOMOTIVE PODCASTS:https://blog.feedspot.com/automotive_podcasts/justicebrothers.comedjusticejr.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Overlanding with Andy & Mercedes Lilienthal
Andy and Mercedes are a husband and wife team of automotive journalists who got hooked by Japanese Domestic Market 4x4s and now have a fleet of Pajero and Delica workhorses that take them into the wild on a regular basis. In this episode we talk about their writing, off-roading and the simples joys (and frustrations) of being gear heads. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comFollow Andy and Mercedes at:https://crankshaftculture.comAndy's Twitter:https://twitter.com/crankshaftcult?lang=enMercedes' Twitter:https://twitter.com/writerwithgritSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The Vasek Polak Story
For decades, the name "Vasek Polak" was practically synonymous with Porsche in the United States. This is the story of Vasek's incredible journey from war-torn and oppressed Czechoslovakia to America- and the remarkable life he led as a mechanic, racing team owner, and the first independent Porsche dealer in the country. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comVASEK POLAK COLLECTION:https://vasekpolakcollection.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Black Vortex" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3442-black-vortex https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Showdown" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4352-showdown https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Serpentine Trek" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4337-serpentine-trekhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Crinoline Dreams" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Opening Move" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com"Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4015-malt-shop-bop https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Surf Shimmy" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmyhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Instant Inspiration" by WinnieTheMooghttps://filmmusic.io/song/7804-instant-inspirationhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Crime Time" by Frank Schröter https://filmmusic.io/song/9136-crime-time https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Funky Life" by WinnieTheMooghttps://filmmusic.io/song/6040-funky-lifehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Winter Chimes" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4631-winter-chimeshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Classical Mastery: David Brown Automotive
After a long and successful career as a heavy equipment manufacturer and serial entrepreneur, car enthusiast David Brown set out to create something different: he took all the things he loves about classic automobiles and combined them with modern comfort, safety and reliability. The result was a car called the Speedback GT. Following this ethos, David Brown then approached the classic Mini in the same way. They call it the "Mini Remastered": All the genius of Alec Issigonis' original design but painstakingly handcrafted for today.In this episode Maurice talks with Michelle Gay of David Brown Automotive and Ryan Watson of Bespoke Imports Group, which is now bringing the cars to North America.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comDavid Brown Automotive:https://www.davidbrownautomotive.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Racing's Darkest Day: LeMans, 1955
The "Golden Age of Auto Racing" began after World War II and lasted until the early Seventies. It's a period that is frequently romanticized. But that thin veneer was shattered on the afternoon of June 11, 1955, when a catastrophic collision caused the deaths of Mercedes-Benz driver Pierre Levegh and at least 83 spectators. Here's the story of that terrible day and its aftermath.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Joy At Work" by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8448-joy-at-workLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Recollection" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6459-recollectionhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Enchanted Valley" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/3709-enchanted-valleyhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Round Drums" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4308-round-drumshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Damn It, I'm Being Followed" by Horst Hoffmannhttps://filmmusic.io/song/8568-damn-it-i-m-being-followed https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Greta Sting "by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3827-greta-stinghttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Clear Waters" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3516-clear-watershttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"How To Bloom" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6530-howtobloomhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
American Flat Track Racing with Gene Crouch
If you like wild and wooly motorsport, look no further than flat track racing. Flying a tight field of motorcycles around a dirt oval goes back to the earliest days of the motorcycle. The legacy of the current organized and sanctioned sport traces back to the 1950s and it's still going strong. Gene Crouch, Chief Operating Officer of American Flat Track, gives us a glimpse of the people, machines and events of the 2022 season.The American Flat Track series kicks off March 10 and 11!Learn more at: www.americanflattrack.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Devin Sportscars with Kevin Callahan
In the late 1940s, a maverick named Bill Devin caught the racing bug and soon decided he could build his own world-class sports car using the new miracle material of fiberglass. By 1955 the Devin became a popular choice for club racing and custom builds. Now the Devin legacy has been passed on to Kevin Callahan, a Pennsylvania enthusiast who is breathing new life into this classic American sports car. Kevin talks with Maurice about the fascinating past and promising future of the brand.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comDEVIN SPORTSCARS:https://devinsportscarsllc.comINSTAGRAM:@devinsportscarsllcSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Valkyrie Racing Returns
Renee and Christina Brinkerhoff of Valkyrie Racing are back to tell the story of their December journey to Antarctica and the epic run in their specially-prepared Porsche 356 across the glaciers. There were definitely some challenges along the way, but Valkyrie never takes the easy road.HEY! You can win a fully restored Porsche 356 and help Valkyrie Gives aid trafficked women and children at risk worldwide. Use the code HORSEPOWER150 with your entry.https://omaze.com/winthisporscheSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!