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)
A Very Special Show with World-Famous Race Car Driver Mario Andretti
This is a special show! The guys are honored to talk with none other than Mario Andretti, possibly the best-known race car driver in the world. Mr. Andretti has won numerous awards, an uncountable number of races and lived to tell the tales! Tune in to hear about how Mario overcame his father's objection to his racing cars, the most compelling track he's ever raced and the speeding ticket that's framed in his trophy room. This is absolutely 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.
My Car Story with Lou Costabile!
Who doesn't love to talk about their car? This simple realization spawned My Car Story, the wildly poplar YouTube channel that is the genius brainchild of Lou Constabile. Lou's channel just passed 101,000 subscribers and rightfully so. His interviews with every walk of car owner, from celebrities to the guy down the street are always a fascinating ride (pun every bit intended!). Listen in to hear about how the show is produced, what shows are really memorable to Lou, and all about his ride in the Monkeemobile. Don't miss this one! And...if you've ever wondered "what does host Jason Paynter look like?" check out his appearance on Lou's show, featuring Jason's 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp! 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 Collector Part Exchange with Chris Bright
Looking for a authentic part for your classic car? This is your episode! Chris Bright is co-owner of Collector Part Exchange, an online commerce site catering to auto collectors looking for genuine OE parts for their collector car. Membership is free on this easy and convenient site, making it a great resource for all collectors' part needs. If you're a collector, you're not going to want to miss this 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. 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.
River City Rippers with Eric Benson!
Eric is Founder of Louisville Kentucky's River City Rippers, great group of law following car lovers who love to rip the best roads in Kentucky. They enjoy hearing and seeing great cars of all types and strive to enjoy those cars together. . The Rippers hosted a wildly successful car show this past June called Cars in the Commons, which benefits Norton's Children's Just for Kids. The 2022 show is in the planning stages and will be accepting submissions soon! If you love a great car club, a great car show and a great cause, this show is 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 Adventurous Rebuild of a 1930 Ford Model A with Joey Ukrop!
If you've ever tried to rebuild a classic, you know how challenging it can be! From sourcing parts, to finding expert help, to just locating the car you want to rebuild in the first place, it takes effort. Now throw in doing the rebuild in the middle of San Fransisco and you've really got a challenge on your hands! But that's just what our guest Joey Ukrop has done. Joey's life-long passion for hot rods passed down from his dad has led to travel far and wide on a mission to rebuild a 1930 Ford Model A. Come listen in on an automotive adventure like no other! Link to Joey's 1930 Ford Model A on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6kX43udIuAA 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 Lincoln with Max and Patrick Petry
Max and Patrick Petry return to The Corner to discuss their 1969 and 1970 Lincoln Continentals. Max shares the historical trip one made to Detroit to visit the Ford headquarters, and Patrick shares how they made a rare and special lap at a special location. Patrick surprises us with the story of the car he earned his drivers license in and no, it was not the smaller of the two cars! The care to keep these now rare models is discussed along with which parts that become surprisingly challenging to source. 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.
Time For A Garage Crawl! with Patrick Knight
What's a Garage Crawl? The guys welcome back Patrick Knight to find out! If the idea of getting together with some fellow gearheads and talking shop at different garages is appealing, this is the show for you. What started as Patrick and three friends talking shop in a shop after lunch quickly multiplied into a popular gathering of enthusiasts moving from garage to garage, swapping stories, information and friendship. Listen and enjoy! 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 GearHeadTour Channel with Chase Robbins and Dr. Paul Ranney!
Meet Chase Robbins and Dr. Paul Ranney, two Louisville guys who along with Hannah Marshall and other cohosts created GearHeadTour. This is *the* YouTube Channel for the automotive enthusiast. If you love cars, trucks and vehicles of all kinds, GearHeadTour is perfect for you. The crew travels all over the United States, taking their viewers along to see some of the coolest cars that can be found, along with visiting some of the best automotive and truck events, vehicle themed attractions and experiences. Car races, events, car shows, weird, unusual and cool museums, awesome car collections both public and private, racing experiences and automotive conventions like SEMA and PRI, are just a few of the things to catch on this popular channel. 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.
A Road Race You Can Join...and it's all LEGAL! with Justin Wagoner
The Corner welcomes back our friend Justin Wagoner to talk about an event that John, Eric and Jason can't wait to attend! This is Rally North America. Take one part Cannonball Run, one part scavenger hunt, throw in a deadline to add a little competition, and you've got a rally that any car can participate in. Have an amazingly great time, while supporting charities (almost $2M raised to date!). From the RNA website: "Routes are chosen that deliver history, scenic beauty, and a driving experience that will prove to be second to none." This show got us excited to want to participate in the next rally and we think you will too! 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 RSXperience of a Lifetime with Andy Papa of the RSX Skyway Spectacular!
And we're back! Summer break is over and we're thrilled to feature as our first new guest of the fall, the CEO of RSX Skyway, Andy Papa! Andy's company guides driving enthusiasts on an unforgettable tour through the Smoky Mountains. For four days, eight drivers cover 700 miles, guided by Andy's unparalleled driving expertise. Listen in as the guys find out all about this amazing experience and check out the RSX website to learn more about the upcoming adventure, October 7-11, 2021. This is one for the bucket list! 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.
Rare and Fun to Drive: AMC Mighty Might, and VW Thing with Jon Ricketts Revisited! (A Classic Car Corner Summer Break Show)
Jon Ricketts visits the Corner with his rare and fun VW Thing and his even more exclusive AMC Mighty Might. The Mighty Might was a military vehicle designed for the USMC but after 5,000 units, the project was canceled, making it a rare collectable. A fun discussion on both these fascinating 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. 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.
Automotive Progress from 'A' to 'Z' with Dr. Robert Blok Revisited! (A Classic Car Corner Summer Break Show)
As summer continues (and so does our vacation!) we're reairing this superb episode with Dr. Robert Blok, who shares the fascinating history of his Model A, VW Zwitter, and '79 Beetle. Can the fellas fit into the rumble seat of the Model A? Tune 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. 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.
Jeep Grand Wagoneers - Strong, Peculiar, and Beloved with Doug Profitt Revisited! (A Classic Car Corner Summer Break Show)
It's still summer! This week we bring back another one of our favorite shows with Doug Proffitt from WHAS TV. Join us for a lively discussion about the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Doug reviews his history with Wagoneers and how ended up with his current model, a rather rare edition made during the final production run. If you love the Wagoneer, this is your 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.
Consigning Your Classic Car with Chase Dalton Revisited! (A Classic Car Corner Summer Break Show)
As summer rolls on, we're delighted to present this re-air of the very first guest to grace our studio, Mr. Chase Dalton! Chase joins Jason, Eric and John to the business of consignment sales of classic and exotic cars. The show is filled with great information on the consignment process and of course, there is humor and enough trivia to satisfy the most hard core auto nerd! Listen in and enjoy! 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.
Car Slogans Revisited! (A Classic Car Corner Summer Break Show)
Back by popular demand, our show on classic car slogans! What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than with a trip down memory lane, revisiting all those car slogans you loved (or got stuck in your head) back in yester-year? Join the guys as they talk about their favorites, review and quiz each other on some well known car slogans and ads that manufactures have used over the years. They'll also discuss approach some brands made at similar time periods and surprise with samples of these ads. Enjoy this summer break show and thanks for listening! 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 Revisit of the Influence of Cars in Music with Tim Hatzell!
At the height of the summer, we take a break for a rebroadcast of one of our most popular shows! Musician, and car enthusiast Tim Hatzell visits the Corner to discuss how cars have influenced music thorough the years. We review the origins of cars influence on music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Tune in and join us as we reminisce the tunes we enjoy while driving. 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 Deep Dive Into Automotive History with Award Winning Author Mr. John Nikas
The Classic Car Corner welcomes Mr. John Nikas, founder of the British Sports Car Hall of Fame, championship-winning vintage race car driver and the Executive Director of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society. John has won numerous writing and racing awards and currently authors several monthly columns for magazines around the world. He has written more than a dozen books and is a frequent guest at all manner of automotive events. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of cars, the race tracks he has run, his Austin Healey, and his latest book, Badass, expected in August 2021 from Coachbuilt Press. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a man who truly knows automobiles! 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.
Cars and Memories - Auto Memorabilia with Patrick Knight
Does anything spark a memory quite like the car of yesteryear? On this episode of the Corner, we have long time long time enthusiast Patrick Knight who has been working on cars since he was a kid. Patrick's automotive background isn't limited to mechanics. The depth of his knowledge on automotive history will absolutely astound! Our team was lucky enough to tour Patrick's collection of memorabilia and we hope some of the awe and wonder we felt looking at these treasures comes through in the show! Listen in and be inspired to take your own trip down auto memory lane! 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.
Millennials are Collecting Cars Too! with Garrett Hoehler
We welcome Garrett Hoehler to the Corner, our youngest guest to-date, to discuss his car history and differences seen in todays generation of car enthusiasts. We confirm a myth regarding modern day auto theft control (otherwise known as the "stick shift"), and that this once standard feature is not only not common, but an option. Join us for a great conversation with a thoughtful up and coming collector, who points the way for us to understand the future of our beloved obsession. AutoBio Tags are a window cling that tells your car's story on any smartphone. You can upload your photos, specs and write your story on autobiotags.com. Apply the AutoBio Tag inside your windshield and voila! Anyone walking by your car can scan or tap your AutoBio Tag and learn all about your ride. Car shows just got a whole lot more interesting! 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.
Telling Your Car's Story - AutoBio with Katie & Paul Rooprai
The Corner welcomes Paul & Katie Rooprai to discuss their invention, AutoBio. This conversation will have you asking yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" many times over as they share their journey to create something that is enhancing not only car collecting, but also has multiple other applications. AutoBio Tags are a window cling that tells your car's story on any smartphone. You can upload your photos, specs and write your story on autobiotags.com. Apply the AutoBio Tag inside your windshield and voila! Anyone walking by your car can scan or tap your AutoBio Tag and learn all about your ride. Car shows just got a whole lot more interesting! 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.
An Electric Land Rover Defender, Customized for You with Tom Humble, Elliot Humble & Scott Wallace
ECD Automotive Design transforms Land Rover Defender into electric vehicles (EVs). The customization opportunities this company offers are virtually limitless. If you've ever fantasized about transforming a road raging classic into an EV, this is the show for you. Join the guys and the founders of this trailblazing company for a riveting conversation. Grab a pint, and enjoy! 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.
Enthusiast Collecting and Coming Home to Mercedes with Bryan Arnett
The Corner welcomes auto enthusiast and antique Mercedes owner Bryan Arnett to the show. We discuss the journey he and his family has taken with cars that have come and gone along the way and how certain cars hold a special place. 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.
How Tom Peters Took the Corvette from Famous to Infamous!
The Classic Car Corner is thrilled to welcome Mr. Tom Peters! This fun and engaging show with the former Chief of Design for GM and designer of the C6, C7 and the latest C8 Corvette is not to be missed. Tune in and learn how Tom was inspired by the Corvette in his youth, how the evolution of the C6, C7 and C8 Corvette creations unfolded, and much more. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a national treasure of classic auto design! Special thanks to our friends at The National Corvette Museum for their assistance with 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.
Training Kids for Success with Danny Pohl
Classic Car Corner welcomes back Danny Pohl! We talk automotive vocational programs, why they're critical to kids' success and try to bust some of the disparaging myths around skilled trades. We discuss the need for skilled trades, the benefits learning these trades provide, and how parents and kids can learn more about being a part of these programs in their areas. Listen in! 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 Desire to Rebuild with Andy Stottmann
Auto enthusiast Andy Stottmann returns to The Corner and we dig deeper into his automotive history. Andy discusses his love for the methodology of the rebuild and surprises one encounters along the way to recreating that perfect ride. We also reminisce and talk shop about his childhood cars, cars he's loved, cars he's owned (400!?) and the stories that go with. Listen in and enjoy! 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.