The Classic Car Corner Podcast
Jason Paynter & Eric Bensel
Updated 2 days agoThe Classic Car Corner Podcast is a lively conversation about cars throughout the years, and the shared automotive experience. Join your hosts Jason Paynter and Eric Bensel as we explore the automotive landscape with our special guests. Covering a wide range of topics, we enjoy learning and sharing the human experience with the automobile; why we love cars, what is being collected, and when and what ignited that automotive spark. Come in and enjoy!
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Episodes (110)
Sourcing, Servicing and Selling Your Car with Speciale Auto Concierge!
The guys in The Corner talk to Keith Williams from Special Auto Concierge, a unique company with two extreme passions - taking care of their customers and a love of automobiles. At SAC, the automobile goes far beyond basic transportation. They are part of history, one of the highest expressions of art. Listen in on the conversation as Jason and Eric discover what makes this company "speciale" when it comes to buying or selling a classic car. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Financing the Exotic Car with Steven Posner of Putnam Leasing!
Can you lease a classic car? The short answer is "yes!!" Join the guys in The Corner today, talking to Steven Posner of Putnam Leasing. Since 1983, Putnam Leasing has been designing leases for drivers who ultimately want to own their cars. As a result, there are many term, residual and payment options available. Putnam leases are unique to the lessee - it's uncommon for two leases to be structured alike. Each and every lease is designed for that particular client’s needs. With leases up to $1M, Putnam may be the answer to "how can I finance my next classic?" Listen in and find out! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Shirley's Way with Mike Mulrooney & Shawn Murphy
What's better than a car show? A car show for a great cause! On this episode the guys talk to Mike Mulrooney and Shawn Murphy from Shirley's Way, a Louisville-based non-profit that provides financial support for people undergoing cancer treatments. This support is for a multitude of expenses that can be critical for the average family battling cancer - housing and utilities, prescription co-pays, or sometimes just a little distraction from the ordeal they are going through. The foundation is named after Shirley Mulrooney, well-beloved mom of Mike, who battled liver cancer until passing in March of 2013. The goal of Shirley's Way is to raise and give away $2.5M by 2023, and they are well on their way! Shirley's Way is known for a variety of events, and the one we here at CCC admit we love the most is the Holy Cross Car Show, which will take place on May 21, 2022! Listen in and learn more about the show, the foundation and an all-around good time for a great cause. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Extraordinary Race Cars Built in the USA - Devin Sports Cars with Kevin Callahan!
Today Jason sits down with Kevin Callahan from Devin Sports Cars for a wild ride! Listen in and hear why founder Bill Devin of Devin Enterprises was once called "The Enzo Ferrari" of the Okie Flats. Bill has been described as a conjurer, an enthusiast and "Crazy like a fox," and Kevin will tell us why! Bill's spirit lives on in today's Devin, limited edition, small production cars for the racing enthusiast. Join us to learn how Devin combined American and European styling, the evolution of the first Devin cars into today's model, the special qualities that make a Devin and - most importantly - can you buy one?!?! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Xtreme Xperience with Adam Olalde!
Ever wanted to drive a supercar on a racetrack? This week's guest is the guy to make it happen! Jason talks with Adam Olalde, President and CEO of Xtreme Xperience. This company believes the world's most exciting cars should be accessible to you. They deliver world-class driving experiences at more than 40 epic driving destinations nationwide, allowing every day people to explore America's best backroads from the driver's seat of an exotic car or experience the adrenaline rush of racing a supercar on a racetrack with no speed limits. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The 1941 Chevrolet Pick Up Truck with Bridgette and James Morris
This is a fun one! The guys visit with Bridgette and James Morris and do a deep dive into their 1941 classic Chevrolet pick up truck. This is the stuff our show is made of - real people with cool cars, getting into the nitty gritty of their rides. This iconic truck is a marvel for the eyes and Bridget and James' stories will capture your heart! Listen in and find out why people fall in love with cars! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
A Revist with Paul Broughton!
What a treat! We are lucky and pleased to have Paul Broughton visit the corner once again!! If you enjoyed our conversation with Paul delving into his collection of 1988 BMWs, tune in to part two where he goes deep with Jason about his celebrity car-owner meeting at Pebble Beach that led to a friendship with one of the best-known car enthusiasts of the last two centuries, and more about his work history that includes incredible stints at Uniroyal and General Motors. Another show not to miss! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Detailing Your Ride with Chris Gilbert!
We know you want to keep your classics looking their best and this week we have a great resource for doing just that! The guys visit with Chris Gilbert of Gilbert Auto Detail and talk all things detailing! They talk swirl removal, ceramic coating, what sponges to use when maintaining your detail...and, we find out what Chris thinks of undercoating! Join the fun of this conversation and learn along with Jason, John and Eric - not to be missed! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Shag Arrington from Iron Resurrection!
Man oh man do we have something special for you! Straight from the enormously popular MotorTrend show "Iron Resurrection," Shag Arrington is this week's guest. Listen in as the guys learn how Shag chooses cars to rebuild for the show, what cars he won't consider rebuilding (and why), and do a deep dive into the '64 Shagillac. A great drive with one of the most entertaining guys in the car world today, do not miss! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Buick Grand National with Andrew Scott
What's a Buick Grand National? Glad you asked! This week's guest Andrew Scott is going to tell us all about these rare machines, including what *really* lies under the hood of one, the difference between the GN and the GNX, and what one will fetch at auction (hint, it's going to take a bit more than the average second mortgage!). Join the conversation and learn all about these singular, beautiful and eclectic motor vehicles! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Cause of the Current Auto Inventory Shortage with Jeff Hoon
If you've tried to purchase a car lately, you may be wondering what's causing the current inventory shortage. Today one of our favorite guests Jeff Hoon returns to the show to talk to host Jason Paynter about what's causing this tightening in the availability of cars. The guys talk about what specifically is causing this backup, how we got into this situation and the impact of the shortage on the sales process, as well as how car salespeople are adapting to reach their target customer satisfaction. Join us for a great and very timely show! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars in the Louisville Kentucky metro area. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Custom Built Electric Beast Is Back! Part 2 with ECD Automotive Design
The Land Rover Defender is a beautiful vehicle with a vast historical past. Its history, purpose, and character are part of the reason ECD Automotive Design has dedicated itself to fully restoring them from the ground up. This week we're joined once again by two of ECD's team, Elliot Humble and Scott Wallace to talk about their new UK facility, sourcing for their Defender rebuilds, what they've done as a company to expedite the build process, and the impact of the pandemic on their business. Listen in for a fascinating show! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
What Makes the 1988 Mercedes 560SL and BMW M5 Special with Paul Broughton
Why on earth did Paul Broughton buy two 1988 model cars? Sure these cars are a ton of fun to drive, and their rare, limited production makes them highly sought after, but as our guest this episode shares, they can have some cool stories attached to them. Paul tells how he acquired his collectables (one of which wasn't even for sale!), why his wedding date plays a role in choosing the 1988 models, and his time in California on a five miles stretch of highway with other Bimmer owners testing the max speed limits of these iconic machines. Listen in to hear these stories and much more! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Auto Channel with Bob Gordon!
Our guest this week is Bob Gordon, co-founder of TheAutoChannel.com, the Internet's largest privately owned automotive information resource. Bob shares the story of the channel's beginnings, why it was founded and how it developed. TAC is a go-to source to do vehicle research, watch videos and read articles dating back to January 1996! Join in the conversation and learn more about this amazing tool that's available to car enthusiasts the world over. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
All About the Humvee Part 2 - with Ian Ipsan!
The love affair with the Humvee continues! If you dug our conversation from last week about these iconic "cars," we have a real treat for you. In this episode, Jason visit with Ian Ipsan continues as they cover design, mechanics and the utility behind these beastly off road machines. If you want to know the reason the Hummer has a squashed flat roof, who is responsible for these vehicles being produced for the public and not just the military (hint - he'll "be back"), or whether a Toyota Camry would have a racing head start based on length (really?), tune in now! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
All About the Humvee Part 1 - with Ian Ipsan!
We cannot tell a lie, we love the Hummer! And so does Ian Ipsan. Ian's story begins at childhood when he decided he was going to own one of these magnificent machines, no matter what it took. To day, he's owned three of them! In Part One of this interview, Ian tells host Jason Paynter about his first Hummer acquisition, delves into the history of this iconic vehicle (including where the name came from), and talks some specs like configurations and the differences between military and civilian Humvees. If you love this "car" as much as we do, you're not going to want to miss this show! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
WOW! The Classic Car event of 2022 with the Bluegrass World of Wheels Custom Car Show crew!
When we say wow, we mean WOW! Greg & Gail Wilson, Kenny & Vicki Hoerter and Ron Rawlins are launching a Custom Car Show this month that is out of this world. Introducing Bluegrass World Of Wheels - the inaugural show featuring 400 cars and exhibits will will be on January 22 and 23 of 2022 at the Kentucky Expo Center. Join in on the conversation as the guys learn about the ins and outs of how to participate and attend this spectacular event that has been over five years in the making! Not to be missed! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Honda Type R Civic with Lauren and Nick Terrell!
What a show for you New Year's Day! Classic Car Corner rings in 2022 with Lauren and Nick Terrell. There are Honda Civics, and then there are Honda Type R Civics which prove a completely different beast under the hood. Packing 306 horsepower and a six speed manual shift assisted by an unapparent turbo lag turbocharged transverse 4 cylinder, this is a unique car to say the least. With front wheel drive, yet no torque steer detected from sudden acceleration, the Type R can hit 169 mph. And wait until you hear what Lauren has to say about the "Rev Match!" Listen in and enjoy the ride! And a happy and prosperous 2022 to you from all of us in The Corner!! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Classic Car Corner Origin Story with Tim Hatzell!
A special episode for Christmas Day 2021! This week our friend Tim Hatzell visits The Corner, but as a host instead of a guest. Tim turns the tables on our host Jason Paynter to learn about how Classic Car Corner got started. The guys also dig into Jason's love of cars, his car memorabilia collection and so much more. Please join us for this lively conversation all about how CCC came to be. And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours from all of us here! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
The Lotus Evora 400 with Randy Bowman
Meet Randy Bowman, owner of a 2017 Lotus Evora 400, called "the fastest Lotus road car of the New Millennium" by the manufacturer. Known for its light weight and handling, this British built car that features a 3.5L V6 Toyota engine is also equipped with a stock Edelbrock supercharger packing 400 horsepower. Join the guys in The Corner chatting with Randy about the origin of this elite car's name, what it's like to handle, and whether or not Randy has hit the Evora's reported top speed of 186 mph. This is a fun conversation about an even funner (yeah, we said it!) car. Do not miss it!! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
All About the Car Show Community with George Adams!
The Corner is thrilled to welcome back one of our first guests to the show, George Adams. George is a wealth of car collecting knowledge and stories. This episode, we talk about the car show community. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to attend a car show, this episode will give you insights into that special world full of car-noisseurs and their treasures! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Listener Q&A with Our Friend Tim Hatzell!
What a show! This week, friend of The Corner Tim Hatzell is back with an all-new episode. Listen in as Tim and Jason field questions from our listener base. You'll get their best advice on what to look for when buying a classic car, tips on winterizing your classic, how to start up a classic after a long time of going un-driven and more! Listen in to learn a ton!! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
A Replica Family Truckster with The Griswolds (Steve & Lisa, not Clark & Helen!)
Meet the Griswold's, a Georgia family who decided to live up to their name with the iconic Family Truckster. Listen in to their story of how it was acquired, reconstructed, and where it's taken them, along with how they met their big screen namesake, Chevy Chase. They've turned some heads, had a few break downs, and have revisited some historic sights from the movie with their Metallic Pea Green Beaut. It was such a thrill to talk with a real life Griswold family! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
More Than Just Classic Car Storage with The Bernheim Car Club
What's one part car club, one part events venue and one part classic car storage? The Bernheim Car Club! This new classic car storage facility located near downtown Louisville, Kentucky is a converted historical distillery. The Bernheim Car Club has top-of-the-line climate controlled car storage, as well as full facilities for hosting social events. Join us to hear the story of how two entrepreneurial ladies hatched the idea to create a space that is the perfect spot not only to store your classic car, but to meet up, talk shop, exchange parts, and sip a bourbon. Listen in on the fun! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.
Lemon Laws and Accident Etiquette with Keith Poynter
We love owning our cars and enjoying our cars, but let's face it - car ownership comes with some risk. We have help for that! Meet attorney Keith Poynter, who is a trained crash reconstructionist. What's that? Listen to the show to find out! Keith also explains lemon laws, why today's cars ability to "time stamp" a collision can help you when you're in an accident and gives us best practices for navigating post-accident, no matter who is at fault. This show is a must for anyone who gets behind a wheel or is responsible for anyone else getting behind a wheel. Listen in and learn a ton - we sure did! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive. With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect place to care for the vital workings of your treasured classic cars. Classic Car Corner is proudly sponsored by G.D. Herring, providing insurance for not only your classic cars, but all your life's most valuable treasures, including life, home and collectibles. Visit them today for a customized quote.