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)
Around the World in a 928
Ever take a break from your everyday life to make a long road trip? Well, Philippe Delaporte and his sons Thibault and Baudouin have become experts in this pursuit. And their choice of car is surprising: a 1989 Porsche 928GT. Here's the 64,000km story of a supercar, three Frenchmen, and a world of beauty, gearheads and goodwill (and a few hiccups along the way).SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comPHILIPPE'S WEBSITE:http://www.porsche-928-expedition.comPHILIPPE'S INSTAGRAM:@philippedelaporteSPOT GPS TRACKER:https://www.findmespot.com/en-usSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Bobby Green: Old Crow Speed Shop
Hot rods, belly tank racers, and antique Indy cars! Bobby Green is the mastermind behind a cottage industry blending historic preservation, nostalgia and vintage American iron. He established Old Crow Speed Shop almost twenty years ago in Burbank, California in order to have a sort of clubhouse for his fellow car enthusiasts, while simultaneously building his core business, 1933 Group- a collection of eleven unique restaurants and bars that pay tribute to early 20th Century Los Angeles. This episode is a fascinating tale that ties together the early years of car culture, imaginative enterprise and Americana.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comOLD CROW SPEED SHOP:https://oldcrowspeedshop.comOLD CROW CLOTHING:https://oldcrowclothing.com1933 GROUP:https://www.1933group.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
A Look Back at Legends
In this, the last episode of the year, we'll take some time to look back at the lives and careers of some amazing figures from the world of motorsport who passed away in 2021. Don't forget to follow Horsepower Heritage on your favorite podcast app, and if you listen on Apple Podcasts, please take a minute and leave the show five stars and a quick review.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"1984" by Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7742-1984 https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Mediterranean" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6128-mediterranean https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Taiko Taiko" by Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7532-taiko-taikohttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Melo Rock 11" by Sascha Endehttps://filmmusic.io/song/384-melo-rock-11https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Give A Little" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com"A Journey For Successful Winners" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnershttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Expressive Blockbuster" by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5349-expressive-blockbuster- https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Honey Bee" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/3882-honey-beehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Music Box Rag" by The Heftone Banjo Orchestrahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/"Rock Music III" by Goff Richardshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Epic Nature" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6373-epic-nature-instrumentalhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBorg Warner Trophy Image via Wikimedia/Creative Commonshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
When Detroit Went to War
The unleashing of America's industrial might during World War II is almost unbelievable, and the auto industry held the key.In his critically acclaimed book "Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II", historian and author Arthur Herman unravels the complex story of how the sleeping giant of isolationist America was awakened to lead the free world against tyranny.On this, the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Herman revisits this history and specifically the work of Bill Knudsen, the General Motors executive who spearheaded "The Arsenal of Democracy".Buy "Freedom's Forge" by Arthur Herman:https://www.amazon.com/Freedoms-Forge-American-Business-Produced/dp/0812982045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20JS0KPABUFYK&keywords=freedoms+forge+by+arthur+herman&qid=1639017334&sprefix=freedoms%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services for victims of child trafficking in five countries.CreditsImage:Willow Run Assembly PlantNational Archives and Records Administration Archival Audio: FDR Fireside Chat "The Arsenal of Democracy"Library of Congress "Victory is Our Business"General Motors Corporation"The Story of Willow Run"Ford Motor CompanyMusic: "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The Adventures of Bud & Steve
This is the true story of the early days of motocross, desert racing and the making of some iconic films as told through the friendship of Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen, highlighting their exploits from Hollywood to Baja and beyond. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services for victims of child trafficking in five countries. MUSIC CREDITS:"Yes, Sir, That's My Baby" by Walter Donaldson and Gus KahnPerformed by Lee Morse and Her Bluegrass Boyshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Original Rags" by Scott Joplin https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Main Stem" by The U.S. Army Blueshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Rockapalooza" by Shane Ivershttps://www.silvermansound.com"Degenerate Blues" by Alexander Nakaradahttps://filmmusic.io/song/4781-degenerate-blueshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"El Pájaro Carpintero" (Mexican Traditional)Performed by Los Hijos de la Malinche https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en"1000 Words" by Philip Rice https://filmmusic.io/song/6804-1000-words https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Sailing To Freedom" by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5378-sailing-to-freedom-https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Adventure" by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5611-adventure-https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Luzia" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6184-luziahttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Funky Party In The Marina Club" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6214-funky-party-iSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Magnificent Obsession
This is the fascinating true story of the most mysterious car collections ever assembled, a tale of international intrigue and relentless pursuit on a scale so grand that it sent shockwaves through the classic car world for decades. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services for victims of child trafficking in five countries. MUSIC CREDITS:Mozart Symphony no. 36 in C major 'Linz', K. 425https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Violin Sonata in A majorComposed by Cesar Franckhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Little Trolls" By Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/8104-little-trolls https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Another Dramatic Scene" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6137-anotherdramaticscene https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Joyful Waltz" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6600-joyful-waltzhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
RADwood! With Brad Brownell
Brad Brownell is an automotive writer and one of the co-founders of RADwood, a celebration of 80s and 90s machines and pop culture. Brad talks with Maurice about the origins of RADwood, "Rad-Era" nostalgia in the current car culture, and the upcoming RADwood SoCal which comes to Los Angeles on November 20.BONUS: We play "This or That: Which Car Would You Pick?", and Brad explains his wild Porsche Boxster gas-electric hybrid build.RADwood:https://www.radwood.comAutopia 2099:https://autopia2099.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services for victims of child trafficking in five countries. Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The Whaletail Project
In 1975, the Porsche 930 Turbo blew everyone away with performance, its wide body and that wild, outrageous rear spoiler that was nicknamed the "whale tail". Now, Porsche aficionado Johans Lamic has blown the Porsche world away once again, taking that iconic bit of aero kit and transforming it into a series of sculptures... nine different series of historic paint liveries with eleven individual pieces in each series. Johan talks with Maurice about his love of Porsche, how "The Whale Tail Project" was born, and how he crafts each piece.MORE AT:https://thewhaletailproject.comInstagram: @thewhaletailproject SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services for victims of child trafficking in five countries. Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Valkyrie Racing
Reneé Brinkerhoff has raced her 1956 Porsche 356 coupe in the most grueling vintage events on six continents. Her adventures have taken her around the globe and allowed her experience the some of the best of humanity, but sadly also some of the worst. She was compelled to help victims of child trafficking and Project 356 was born. This December, she and her daughter Christina will drive Reneé's heavily modified Porsche across Antarctica to raise money for prevention, rescue and rehabilitation for thousands of children in five countries. This is the story of two strong women on a mission.YOU CAN HELP FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING:https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TEAM:https://www.valkyrieracing.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comImage courtesy and copyright Valkyrie Racing.Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Gulf Racing: The Glory Years
The Orange and Blue of Gulf Racing is one of the most familiar liveries in motorsport. When Englishman John Wyer got together with a Texas oil executive named Grady Davis, they formed a fast friendship and a winning partnership, taking on Ferrari and the rest. From the Ford GT40 to the Mirage and Porsche 917K, this is the story behind the fast colors and fast cars that made history. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFind Horsepower Heritage on the web:https://horsepowerheritage.comInstagram:@horsepowerheritageMUSIC CREDITS"What's The Angle?" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com"Tennessee Hayride" by Jason Shawhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/"Coaster Race" by Sascha Endehttps://filmmusic.io/song/463-coaster-racehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"La Marseillaise" Performed by the United States Navy Bandhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Peaceful Desolation" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/4200-peaceful-desolationhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Rhythm Beds 1" by Brian Holtz Musichttps://filmmusic.io/song/7856-rhythm-beds-1https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Wild Strawberries" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6097-wildstrawberries https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Furious Freak" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3791-furious-freak https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePorsche 917K image via Porsche NewsroomSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Inside the Mind of Arash Farboud
The always fascinating Arash Farboud returns to Horsepower Heritage to talk about the challenges of building high-tech sports cars in a rapidly changing industry; his thoughts on entering the LeMans Hypercar Class; the convergence of cutting edge technologies; and his plans to help colonize the moon. SEE MORE AT:https://arashcars.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFind Horsepower Heritage on the web:https://horsepowerheritage.comInstagram:@horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The French Speed Connection with Eric Broutin
This one's all about vintage racing and the hunt for classic cars. Eric Broutin is a Parisian automobile broker specializing in vintage competition machinery and exotic performance cars. He's also one of the founders of the French Speed Connection racing team, which competes in various FIA-sanctioned vintage events throughout Europe. The French Speed Connection has campaigned a 1967 Chevrolet TransAm Series Camaro among other cars and in this episode, Eric and Maurice talk about the car business, what it takes to get into vintage racing, some of Eric's favorite automotive finds, and much more.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT FRENCH SPEED CONNECTION AT:https://www.frenchspeedconnection.com/VISIT ERIC BROUTIN :https://www.ericbroutin.com/Find Horsepower Heritage on the web:https://horsepowerheritage.comInstagram:@horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Vintage Bikes with Paul D'Orleans
Paul D'Orleans is a writer, historian, filmmaker, curator and the founder of The Vintagent,a wildly successful online cultural repository of the history, lore, personalities and ephemera of motorcycling. In this episode Paul talks about his lifetime journey of motorcycle obsession and the machines and experiences along the way. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT THE VINTAGENT AT:https://thevintagent.comFind Horsepower Heritage on the web:https://horsepowerheritage.comInstagram:@horsepowerheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Henry Ford's Fight
Henry Ford's first Model T rolled off the assembly line on September 27, 1908, and over fifteen million were built in the following two decades. But before he changed the world with the Model T, Henry Ford had to fight a bizarre legal battle that threatened the entire automobile industry. This is the nearly-forgotten story of how Ford stood almost alone against powerful forces who tried to hold everything hostage.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFIND HORSEPOWER HERITAGE ON THE WEB:https://horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Humoresques" by Antonin DvorakPerformed by Oliver ColbentsonPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Finale, 4th Symphony" by Pyotr TchaikovskyPerformed by The United States Navy BandPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Sonatine" by Maurice RavelPerformed by Markus Staabhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Looking Upward Suite" by John Phillip SousaPerformed by The United States Marine Corps BandPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Little Trolls" by Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/8104-little-trolls https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott JoplinPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Ashton Manor" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3385-ashton-manor https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Donald Osborne: A Proper Motoring Gentleman
Donald Osborne is an automotive historian, writer, appraiser, and a regular on the hit show "Jay Leno's Garage" on CNBC. He's also the CEO of the Audrain Automobile Museum of Newport, Rhode Island. A life-long car enthusiast with an impressive resume and a wealth of knowledge, Donald talks to Maurice about this year's Audrain Concours and Motor Week and gives his insights on some landmarks in automotive history. ATTEND THE CONCOURS:https://www.audrainconcours.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Tales of the Camel Trophy with Nick Dimbleby
Veteran photographer Nick Dimbleby has worked on many automotive campaigns and he's travelled to over 80 countries to shoot everything from jet fighters in action to undersea pipeline construction. His credits include work for Aston Martin, Bentley and Jaguar, but his love for all things Land Rover has been life-changing. A veteran of four Camel Trophy events, Nick is the author of a exhaustively researched new book entitled "Camel Trophy: The Definitive History". Buy "Camel Trophy: The Definitive History":https://porterpress.co.uk/products/camel-trophy-classic-edition?_pos=2&_sid=6056617d1&_ss=rSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB AThttps://horsepowerheritage.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
The Ferrari F40: Enzo's Last Stand
Enzo Ferrari built his cars to race and win- but when he lost full control of his company, they slowly began to lose their competition-bred character.In his final days, Enzo Ferrari ensured the creation of the last car that would ever be built with his personal guidance- the raw, uncompromising, 200 mile per hour F40- and he trusted one man to help him.This is the story of Enzo's last stand. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT US ON THE WEB:https://horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:First Suite for Military Band by Gustav Holsthttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Loopster" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopsterhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Inspired" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspiredhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Vintage Days" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5806-vintagedays https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Driving to the Night" by Frank Schröter https://filmmusic.io/song/8085-driving-to-the-nighthttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Speed King: The Mickey Thompson Story
He witnessed the birth of hot rodding, helped invent the sport of drag racing, became the fastest man on land, and took on every challenge he ever saw. This is the incredible and tragic story of the one and only Mickey Thompson.Horsepower Heritage is a different kind of automotive podcast! It's all about the people and stories behind the machines.Don't forget to follow the show, share it with your friends, tap that 5-star rating and leave a review.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT THE WEBSITE:https://horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Gothamlicious" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicioushttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Painful Disorientation" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4191-painful-disorientation https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Fig Leaf Rag" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3750-fig-leaf-ragLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"No Problem" by Willy Berking and his OrchestraPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/"Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4015-malt-shop-bophttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"El Pájaro Carpintero" (Mexican Traditional)Performed by Los Hijos de la Malinche of Jaltipan, Veracruzhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en"Rockapalozza" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com"New Horizons" by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5458-new-horizons-https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"The Curtain Rises" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5007-the-curtain-rises https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Small Adventure" by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Juniper" by Kevin MacLeodJuniper by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3945-juniperhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Icons of the 80s
The 1980s was hard on the car industry after the oil crises of the prior decade. American cars struggled, Japanese cars got popular with millions of new owners, and the Germans were finding out that the United States would soon be their most important market. It made for some memorable cars that have now become 80s icons. SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT OUR WEBSITE:https://horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:VHS Dreams" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.comhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Werq" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werqLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWelcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-showLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Laser Groove" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3968-laser-grooveLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"How it Begins" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3887-how-it-beginsLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Hard Sell Hotel" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.comhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Dirty Hardcore Groove" by WinnieTheMooghttps://filmmusic.io/song/6743-dirty-hardcore-grooveLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Switch Me On" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.comhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Neon Laser Horizon" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7015-neon-laser-horizonLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
HOT LAP: Pebble Beach Preview
The 2021 Pebble Beach Concours takes place Sunday, August 15. If you've never been to the concours, absolutely has to be on your bucket list of car events.Pebble Beach is the greatest gathering of rare and significant automobiles in the world- a once per year open air museum where you may get to see cars that you'll never have the chance to see in person ever again.Here's a preview of the featured classes this year and a little history...and because the exact cars in attendance are kept secret until the concours, some predictions on what may show up. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comDon't forget to enter the Horsepower Heritage Instagram Contest to win a 1:43 scale Corvette C8. Look for the post of the yellow Vette on our Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/horsepowerheritage/VISIT THE HH WEBSITE:https://horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:Fanfare X by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4873-fanfare-xLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Happy Farmlife" by Alexander NakaradaLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5129-happy-farmlifeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Sardana" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseCorporate Uplifting Chill by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6298-corporate-uplifting-chillLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseDisco Club by WinnieTheMoogLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7203-disco-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Original Rag" by Scott JoplinCC 1.0 Public Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Rock Music III"Composed by Goff RichardsPerformed by The Oldham Music Centre Youth Brass Band CC 1.0 Public Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/Samba Isobel by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobelLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEl Pájaro Carpintero (Mexican Traditional)Performed by Los Hijos de la Malinche of Jaltipan, VeracruzCC 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.enSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Ferrari Dreams
In 1961, Ferrari entered the mid-engine era of Formula One cars. They were a little late to the game but the Tipo 156 vindicated itself in dramatic fashion, with Phil Hill winning the Driver's Championship that year. But once the 156 was done on the circuit, Ferrari destroyed every chassis… eight in total.And yet dreams do persist.Brandon Hegedus is a car builder from Calgary Canada who singlehandedly built a stunning 1962 iteration of the Ferrari Tipo 156 in his garage. In this episode, Brandon walks us through the history of the Tipo 156 and what it took to replicate this legendary car.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageFind us on the web athttps://horsepowerheritage.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Bart Kuykens
Ghostly, atmospheric, and almost dreamlike: these words begin to describe the imagery created by Belgian photographer Bart Kuykens, who is a longtime Porsche enthusiast and the creator of the seven-book photo collection, "A FLAT SIX LOVE AFFAIR". Bart talks with Maurice about his journey into photography, the challenges of celebrity and high-end lens work, and of course his passion for the Porsche brand, having owned over twenty-five examples over the years. He's currently rocking a 1970 911 Hot Rod. Bart's work can be seen and purchased through the links below. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comBart's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartkuykens/?hl=enBart's Website: https://bartkuykens.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Collector Myron Vernis
The odd, obscure, and overlooked cars of the world are what fascinates Ohio car collector Myron Vernis. In this interview, Myron shares his thoughts on a wide range of cars, from the Porsche 356 and Alfa Romeo Montreal to the Bathtub Nash and the Studebaker Avanti. Myron is also the co-author of a new high-quality book about cars produced for the Japanese Domestic market, a subject that hasn't been given its due attention- until now.There's something for every car enthusiast in this episode, whether your tastes are American, European or Japanese. Follow Myron Vernis on Instagram: @junkman356SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Behind the Scenes News
Here's a quick update on how the massive overhaul of Apple Podcasts affected many shows in the library. You've probably noticed that the Apple Podcasts app looks very different now, and it's gained a whole lot of convenience and utility for users... but there were still bugs when it was released in late April. You may have noticed problems as a user. But for podcasters, but was an absolute nightmare!All through the month of May, weird things were happening: shows disappeared. Episodes went into oblivion. Downloads plummeted by 30 per cent. So here's what you can do: scroll through Horsepower Heritage page on the Apple Podcasts app, and if you see any episodes that are unplayed, it could be that they were missing before but have since been pushed to the app.If you have any issues, go to horsepowerheritage.com , click on the "Contact" button, and let me know what you've found.Thanks for listening!Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
Pacto: A Passion For The Craft
One day Danilo Coto decided to make his own period-correct motorcycle helmet. Eleven years later, his company, Pacto, hand-crafts the finest, most authentic line of replica racing helmets from the prewar era through the mid 1960s. Pacto helmets, boots and other goods are now cherished by vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. This is the story of how Danilo turned his passion for the craft into the company of his dreams.Visit Pacto on the web at:https://www.pacto-store.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pactostore/SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!