To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

🏎️ 🏁 Brad Phillips on The Great Race, Cross-Country Ferraris, and Vintage Porsches

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Welcome back to All the Cars I've Loved Before, the podcast where we park the data at the door to focus on the stories that matter 🎙️.In this episode, Doug sits down with Brad Phillips, a globally recognized collector car expert and hardcore gearhead who firmly believes that classic cars are meant to be driven 🛠️. Brad currently serves as the Director of Events for Coker Group and the Great Race 🏁. From wrenching on a 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback as a teenager 🐎 to MacGyvering a right-hand-drive JDM Toyota Century across the United States 🗺️, Brad shares his incredible, lifelong journey through the automotive hobby 🚗.We dive deep into what it takes to navigate a 1916 Hudson Speedster across 2,500 miles of backroads ⏱️, the thrill of reviving a seized 1968 Porsche 911 T 🇩🇪, and why he still regrets letting go of his Saab 9000 Turbo 🇸🇪.In This Episode, We Cover:The Great Race 🏆: An inside look at the 2,500-mile time speed endurance rally for pre-1974 vintage cars, including details on the upcoming Route 66 centennial route starting in Springfield, Illinois 🛣️.First Rides 🚗💨: Brad’s memories of his 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2, painted Rangoon red, and its unfortunate demise in a slow-speed race against a Dodge Dart 💥.Cross-Country Classics 🏜️: Pushing the limits of cargo capacity and reliability by road-tripping an '83 Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole and a V8 Toyota Century 🚙.Pre-War Projects 🕰️: The unique challenges of driving and maintaining century-old vehicles like his 1917 Willys-Overland 90BT 🔧.The Ones That Got Away (and the ones that stayed) ❤️‍🩹: From a 400-horsepower Saab 9000 Turbo to a fully modern-equipped 1966 Sunbeam Tiger 🐯.If you’re enjoying the show, the best way to support us is hit subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts, share this episode with a friend, or shoot us an email ✉️ to [email protected] *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast ***Connect with us: 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

S8E3 May 26, 2026 63 min 167 annotations

C7 Corvette, Porsche 930 & Car Trailers: Towlos Startup 🏎️🔧

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!C7 Corvette track days and Porsche 930 history. Matt Jones on launching Towlos, the "Airbnb for car trailers"...In our newest episode, we sit down with Matt Jones, an orthopedic surgeon turned entrepreneur and the CEO/Founder of Towlos (towlos.com). Matt shares his incredible automotive journey, from learning to drive a manual in his dad's '73 Datsun to buying a 2018 C7 Corvette Grand Sport right before the pandemic used-car market exploded. We dive deep into the origin story of Towlos—a peer-to-peer trailer rental marketplace born out of Matt’s own frustration trying to transport his track car to iconic raceways like Road America and VIR. We also discuss the timeless debate of "cars as art," specifically why a Pagani or a Porsche 930 "Widowmaker" provides an immersive, multi-sensory experience that a painting on a wall just can't match. In this episode, you’ll hear:🥶 The Bridge Spin-Out: Matt's terrifying 180-degree spin on an icy bridge in his first car, an iron-powered Chevy S10. 📈 Beating the Market: Buying a C7 Corvette Grand Sport with just 3,500 miles right before the 2020 used car market went completely crazy. 🏁 Track Day Intimidation: The nerves of taking your own car to the track for the first time, and why you always need an "enabler" buddy to push you out of your comfort zone. 💡 The Birth of Towlos: How buying a massive triple-axle trailer that sat unused in the driveway sparked the idea for a two-sided trailer rental marketplace. 🎨 Cars as Art: Why spending millions on a hypercar like a Pagani provides a mechanical, G-force-inducing masterpiece that you can actually experience. Don't miss the episode Matt referenced with Adam from Xtreme Xperience, discussing how to get everyday enthusiasts out onto the track! Whether you're a seasoned track veteran, a tech entrepreneur, or just love a good story about solving everyday problems, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Links & Resources:Rent a trailer or list your own: Towlos.comHave questions? Email Matt directly: [email protected] to our 75+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What is the weirdest thing you've ever had to tow, or what car do you consider a true "piece of art"? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast ***Connect with us: 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

S8E2 May 12, 2026 48 min 56 annotations

🏎️ BMW E46 inspires Building an AI-Powered Podcast Platform for Car Junkies

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!How do you transition from a "utilitarian" view of driving to chasing the perfect analog feel of a 20-year-old BMW?In this episode, Doug sits down with Ryan Williams, a software engineer who discovered his passion for cars later in life while searching for a hobby that would get him off his "daily ride"—his computer. Ryan shares the story of his "lemon" yellow 1978 Mazda GLC and the reliable Nissan Sentra that powered his college years, before diving into his recent obsession: a 2004 BMW 330i ZHP bought sight-unseen from an auction site.Don't miss Ryan's favorite episode featuring rotary engines lover, John with Mazda USA: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16805989We also get an exclusive look at Ryan’s new project, Car Curious, an AI-driven podcast player designed to deepen the listener's journey. Imagine listening to a car podcast and having the specs, chassis codes, and photos of the exact models being discussed pop up on your screen in real-time.Buckle up as we discuss:The "Mini M": Why the E46 ZHP is the perfect "bridge" car for new enthusiasts looking for that classic BMW feel.Auction Anxiety: The thrills and perils of buying a car from Cincinnati and shipping it to Oregon in the middle of winter.The Future of Car Media: How AI tools are helping new fans decode the complex language of car culture and "scratch the itch" of curiosity.Generational Shifts: The struggle of passing the "car bug" down to children who see vehicles as strictly utilitarian.🔗 Connect with Our Guesthttps://getcarcurious.com or https://instagram.com/getcarcuriousTry the Player: Experience the AI-integrated podcast player Ryan is building to help enthusiasts learn as they listen. *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast ***Connect with us: 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

S8E1 Apr 28, 2026 32 min 43 annotations

2011 Subaru WRX & 1986 Honda Accord: Ethan Banks on Manual Transmissions 🏎️💥

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!2011 Subaru WRX cross-country trip and 1986 Honda Accord memories. In this episode, we welcome Ethan Banks to the virtual garage. While the IT world knows him as the co-founder of the Packet Pushers podcast network, we’re turning back the odometer to explore his lifelong obsession with car culture and automotive history.Ethan shares the story of winning a World Rally Blue 2011 Subaru WRX on Cars & Bids and embarking on an unforgettable father-son road trip across America. We also dive into his first car stories, including a manual 1986 Honda Accord that suffered a snapped axle on the LA freeway, and his perspective on building a 300-horsepower VW GTI sleeper.In this episode, we cover:🏎️ The WRX Road Trip: Buying a 2011 Subaru WRX and driving it from California to New Hampshire.💥 First Car Memories: Life in a manual 1986 Honda Accord hatchback and the move to a 1989 Ford Taurusbeater.🚀 The GTI Build: Teaching the next generation to drive stick in a modified VW GTI with a Cobb tuner.🏎️ Porsche Obsession: Why the Porsche 930 Slant Nose with the whale tail is the ultimate dream ride.🧠 Automotive History: The story of Ralph Teetor, the blind engineer who invented Cruise Control in 1950.🎮 Virtual Racing: Doug's sim racing laps in a Mazda Miata at P1 Sim Racing.Don't miss Ethan's favorite past episode with Neil and Ruchin, authors of The Kansal Clunker, discussing their 1998 Acura Integra restoration: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18696226Connect with our guest: 🌐 Website: packetpushers.net 🎥 YouTube: Packet Pushers Network *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast ***Connect with us: 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

S7E10 Apr 14, 2026 67 min 33 annotations

The AMG Story, Chrysler Concepts, and Saving the Manuals with Matt DeLorenzo ✍️🐍

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Badass cars with terrible rear ends, the birth of the Dodge Viper, and the truth about the EV market. 🏁In this episode, we sit down with automotive journalism royalty, Matt DeLorenzo. With over 45 years in the industry—including serving as the Editor of AutoWeek and a founding juror of the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) awards—Matt has truly seen and driven it all. From buying a $2,000 AMC Gremlin as his first car to rubbing elbows with Carroll Shelby, Matt shares the unbelievable history and stories behind the metal.In this episode, we cover: 🚙 First Cars & Clutches: Matt’s $2,000 blue AMC Gremlin, and learning how to drop a transmission in a college parking lot. 🕹️ Saving the Manuals: Why out of all the hypercars he has driven, a simple 1984 Honda Civic CRX remains one of his favorite cars of all time. 📉 Design Disasters: A hilarious debate on "Badass Cars with Terrible Rear Ends," from the infamous BMW "Bangle Butt" to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. 📖 Automotive History: The true story of Mercedes-Benz's AMG division, Chrysler's 90s concepts, and how the Dodge Viper changed the industry. ⚡ The Future of EVs: Why the future of the auto industry isn't just electric, but an "All of the Above" approach for consumers.Don't miss Matt's favorite episode with friend and colleague, John Davis from MotorWeek: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18157530Whether you love modern hypercars, weird 90s concepts, or just the feeling of banging through the gears of a manual transmission, this episode is packed with automotive history. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! ***Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E9 Mar 31, 2026 46 min 34 annotations

1985 Mazda RX-7 & Hudson Hornet: Zack Pradel on 1,700+ Car Reviews 🏎️🎥

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!1985 Mazda RX-7 restoration and Hudson Hornet history with Zack Pradel. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of the Shooting Cars YouTube channel to discuss the logistics of filming over 1,700 car reviews and the "soul" of the machines that made us.Zack shares his personal automotive journey, from blowing up his first 12A rotary engine as a teenager to his family’s heirloom 1931 Ford Model A. We dive into the driving dynamics of the Hudson Hornet, why the R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R is the ultimate dream car, and the fascinating history behind abandoned Saturn dealerships and pop-up headlights.In this episode, we cover:🏎️ The Rotary Obsession: Zack’s history with the Mazda RX-7 FB and FC, including engine swaps and rust-bucket rescues.🎥 The Art of the Review: How he built a catalog of 1,700+ automotive videos by reviewing everything from grandma’s car to the Chevy Traverse.⏱️ Automotive History: Video essays on 55-mph speedometers, the GM EV1, and the customer-first culture of Saturn.🇯🇵 JDM Legends: Why the Nissan Skyline GT-R is "sheer terror" and the joy of the 1993 Mazda Miata.🍦 Family Heirlooms: The heartwarming story of his grandfather’s 1931 Model A and the "Dairy Queen breakdown" dad jokeConnect with our guest: 🌐 Website: https://zackpradel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShootingCarsConnect with us: 📧 Email: [email protected] Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carslovedLove the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E7 Mar 17, 2026 36 min 30 annotations

🌻 VW Women: "Muth" The Super Beetle & the Air-Cooled Sisterhood with Marla Aufmuth 📸

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!“Every car tells a story, and those stories reveal exactly who we are.” In this episode, Doug and Dave welcome professional corporate and lifestyle photographer Marla Aufmuth into the virtual garage. While Marla has documented landmark cultural events for brands like Nike and TED Talks, her heart belongs to the air-cooled Volkswagen community. 🏎️💨Marla shares the history of "Muth"—the 1976 sunflower yellow Super Beetle convertible her father bought in Germany and shipped home nearly 50 years ago. Named after the German word for "strength" or "courage," the car became Marla’s classroom for life, where she mastered the clutch on the daunting hills of San Francisco. 🇩🇪✨Inside This Episode:📸 The VW Women Project: How Marla turned a pandemic hiatus into a mission to photograph and interview 40 women across 10 states to acknowledge their place in car culture.🌻 Sensory Nostalgia: Why the smell of horsehair, vinyl, and a hint of gasoline serves as a sensory time machine for vintage VW owners.🚐 Forbidden Fruit: Marla reveals her ultimate dream car: the European VW California—a hybrid "three-room" apartment on wheels that isn't available in the States.🇯🇵 The 25-Year Rule: Dave explains how the 25-year cutoff allowed him to import his own Japanese Kei van and how others can do the same.📐 Automotive Logistics: A hilarious debate on whether Marla's 6’3” husband can actually fit comfortably into a tiny Japanese Kei car.Whether you are a lifelong "VW person" or just love a story about the metal that shapes our lives, this episode is a love letter to heritage, community, and the courage to stay in the driver's seat. 🎙️🛠️Connect with Marla:Website: vwwomen.com 📸Instagram: @marlaaufmuth 🌻Binge the Library:If you enjoyed the trip down memory lane today, please follow us and tell a friend. With 71 episodes in the vault, we have a garage full of stories waiting for you! 🚗💨Listen to past episodes: buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes 🎧Find all our social links: linktr.ee/carsloved 🔗Until next time, keep the windows down and the stories moving. 🌬️🏁 *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E6 Mar 03, 2026 39 min 31 annotations

From Clunker to Summit: Restoring a 1998 Acura Integra for Mount Evans 🏎️⛰️

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!"We sat on a rock in the driveway, stared at the car, and thought: What did we just do?" 🛠️🧩.What happens when a father humors his son’s "crazy idea" to buy a $5,000 project car during a global pandemic?. In this episode, we’re joined by Ruchin and Neil Kansal, the father-son duo behind the book The Kansal Clunker.Neil shares the incredible story of receiving his driver's license just 24 hours before the world shut down, leading to a deep obsession with a "piece of junk" 1998 Acura Integra named "Teggy". Together, they navigate a ground-up restoration with zero prior experience—learning everything from interior teardowns to wiring via YouTube and the support of a "mafia-like" car community.In this episode, we discuss:🏎️ The "Teggy" Transformation: Taking a 1998 Integra from a clunker to a machine capable of climbing 14,130 feet to the summit of Mount Evans, Colorado.🛠️ Learning the Hard Way: How to rebuild a car when you’ve never even taken off a tire.🤝 The Power of Shared Projects: How the "Kansal Clunker" became a masterclass in collaboration, vulnerability, and father-son bonding.🚙 The 4Runner Debate: Neil’s shift to a new Toyota 4Runner and his defense of the controversial 4-cylinder turbo engine.🍎 Generational Legacies: From Ruchin’s silver Mitsubishi Galant memories to their current project—a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or someone who just "sat on a rock" staring at a project, this episode is a beautiful reminder that every car tells a story—and the best ones are built together.Connect with our guests: 🌐 Website: thekansalclunker.com 📖 Book: The Kansal Clunker (Available at thekansalclunker.com/book or wherever books are sold) 🔗🌲 Find all our 70+ episodes, social links, and YouTube video podcasts here: linktr.ee/carsloved *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E5 Feb 17, 2026 33 min 30 annotations

From SEMA "Noob" to 383 Stroker: Christina Lardie’s '69 Camaro Journey 🏁

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What do you do when you inherit a classic car shell and a garage full of mystery parts? You buy a ticket to SEMA just to ask the manufacturers, "What is this and how do I install it?"In this episode, guest co-host Dave joins Doug to sit down with Christina Lardie (aka @ChristinasGarage). Christina is a medically retired EMT from the San Francisco Fire Department who is honoring her late father's legacy by building cars and breaking barriers.We discuss the incredible story of her 1969 Camaro SS (which her dad secretly bought and gifted to her in pieces), her journey learning to be a "Gearhead in Training" without formal mechanic school, connecting with like minded people in the automotive industry, and the heartwarming restoration of a 1952 Chevy Pickup that delivers toys to children in need.In this episode, we cover:🏎️ The Secret Camaro: How her dad surprised her with a '69 Camaro SS unibody on jack stands for her 30th birthday.🚒 The Altenberg: Restoring the 1952 Chevy Pickup (with original patina!) for the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program.🔧 The Engine: Building a monster Short Rod 383 Stroker with Rich from TEM Performance.🏁 The Great Race: Joining an all-female team with Riley's Rebuilds to race a '66 Fairlane across the country.🎓 SEMA & Learning: Overcoming "Imposter Syndrome" and learning to wrench by asking for help rather than risking injury.🔗 Links & Resources:Check out Christina's work: https://instagram.com/christinalardie/Watch her detailed builds on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@christinasgarageListen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What's the best way to learn "wrenching" ? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E4 Feb 03, 2026 41 min 32 annotations

Starting a 1963 Comet with a Paperclip & The NASCAR Trailer Woodshop 📎🚙🪵

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What do you do when you retire from a corporate career but still want to build things? If you're Mark Freibaum, you buy a 24-foot NASCAR auto hauler and transform it into a mobile woodworking shop for kids. 🛠️🏁In this episode, we sit down with Mark inside his incredible "Woodworks on Wheels" trailer to discuss his mission to bring the lost art of shop class back to a new generation. We also take a trip down memory lane to his first car—a 1963 Mercury Comet that his dad rescued from a junkyard for $35 (and required a paperclip to start).We also cruise through his memories of owning a massive 1964 Buick Electra 225 (the legendary "Deuce and a Quarter"), racing slot cars in the basement, and his current project: creating 3D-printed Bugatti-inspired Pinewood Derby cars.In this episode, you’ll hear:🏁 The NASCAR Workshop: How Mark converted a bare auto hauler into a state-of-the-art mobile woodshop to teach kids trade skills.🚙 The Junkyard Comet: The story of his first car, a 1963 Mercury Comet, which was bought for $35, fixed by a high school shop class, and started with a paperclip.📏 The "Mantis": Why he misses his 1964 Buick Electra 225, a 21-foot-long luxury land yacht he bought for $500.🏎️ Tiny Racers: From HO slot cars to a Bugatti-themed Pinewood Derby event, how model cars spark a lifelong love for engineering.🛠️ Trades & Arts: Mark’s philosophy on why woodworking is both an art and a trade, and why it's vital to keep these skills alive.Mark was hooked on our podcast after hearing the unusual Trabant and Tucker episode with Andrew: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17009738Whether you're a maker, a classic car fan, or just love a story about giving back to the community, Mark's journey is sure to inspire you to build something great.🔗 Links & Resources:Visit Mark's project: woodworksonwheels.comCheck out our content and 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carslovedCheck out our Guest-inspired Road Trip Playlist on Spotify: 🎧🚗 https://carsloved.com/playlist📢 Join the Conversation: Did you take shop class in school? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E3 Jan 20, 2026 33 min 31 annotations

Father-Daughter Restoration: Edelbrock Carburetors, Jeep YJ Builds & The Future of Hot Rodding with Riley's Rebuilds 🛠️🔥

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What happens when a 13-year-old girl wants to buy her first car but can't legally work? She starts rebuilding carburetors in her dad's garage—and accidentally builds a national brand. 🔧😲In our 2026 Premiere, we sit down with Riley and her father Dane, the dynamic duo behind Riley’s Rebuilds. Riley went from being a high-level soccer player to a viral automotive sensation, restoring thousands of carburetors for enthusiasts worldwide and becoming an official rebuilder for Edelbrock Group.We dive deep into their incredible journey, from scouring Facebook Marketplace across four states to building a Jurassic Park Jeep YJ and navigating the automotive industry as a young female entrepreneur.In this episode, you’ll hear:🦖 The Jurassic Jeep: The story behind Riley's first car, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ transformed into a movie-accurate Jurassic Park tribute (mud included!).🔥 The Nitrous Incident: Dane’s "first car" story involving a 1977 Monte Carlo, a stoplight race with a Ford LTD police car, and a hidden nitrous plate.📈 Viral Success: How a car accident and a single Facebook post led to 300+ free carburetors showing up at their doorstep.🛠️ The Art of the Hustle: How Riley balances a triple major in college (Math, Physics, Mechanical Engineering) while running a business and managing a team of her best friends.🤝 Women in Automotive: Riley's work with the Jessi Combs Foundation and her mission to bring the next generation into the trade.Don't miss Riley and Dane's favorite episode with their good friends, father-daughter duo Caroline and James from HH Wheels: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17960446Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or just love a good story about grit and family, this episode is the perfect way to kick off the new year.🔗 Links & Resources:Check out Riley's work: Instagram @rileysrebuildsWatch their builds on YouTube: Riley’s RebuildsListen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: What was your first "wrenching" experience? Did you learn from a parent or figure it out yourself? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E2 Jan 06, 2026 43 min 35 annotations

Trading Up: How I Turned $3k into a $60k MK4 Toyota Supra (Skyline R34 vs. Porsche 996)

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Is it possible to turn a $3,000 budget into a $60,000 JDM legend without spending a fortune? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Khlok, founder of Kent Island Cars & Coffee, Cult Classic Car Meet, and the JDM & Exotics show to break down his legendary "car trading" journey.The core of the conversation follows Jon's incredible "trade-up" journey, which began with a humble $3,000 Mercedes 420SEL and a "broken" BMW 335i that he fixed with a single $75 part. We trace his strategic swaps through a lineup of JDM and Euro legends—including a Nissan Skyline R32 GTST, a Porsche 996 Targa, and a rare yellow Skyline R34 GTT—culminating in the acquisition of a Mark IV Toyota Supra that he ultimately sold for $60,000.We also discuss the logistics of trading cars across state lines, how to spot undervalued assets (like the N54 BMW platform), and the serendipitous story of how Jon founded one of the biggest car meets in Maryland by pitching a BBQ restaurant owner in a parking lot.And don't miss Jon's favorite episode featuring the secrets to importing JDM Legends into the US: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17376238 *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E2 Dec 23, 2025 62 min 39 annotations

From a $900 Chevelle to Owning 29 Cars: Drivin' Ivan

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!"You make money on the buy." That's the philosophy that took Ivan Katz from a $900 1970 Chevelle Malibu convertible to a 29-car collection — and why he says "eventually, things own you."In this episode, Drivin' Ivan shares how growing up in his grandfather's car radio shop in Alexandria shaped his obsession with cars that handle. Why his first Lancia Zagato ended in the worst car fire the local fire department had ever seen — and why he came back for another one. How he compares his 1978 Porsche 928 to a "German Corvette" while the actual C3 "should be ashamed." And the unexpected way that Chevelle became his "Ferrari fund."*** BONUS - We have partnered with Drivin' Ivan for car reviews - his first is a full YouTube Car Review of Doug's 1981 DeLorean DMC-12: https://youtu.be/Vyy-gqAXC20?si=7PL5iO-kPNpsw4EiFrom air-cooled Porsches to obscure Italian sports cars to imports nobody in America recognizes, Ivan holds nothing back on what it really costs — in time, money, and sanity — to maintain a fleet this size.🔗 Find Ivan's 1400+ car reviews, concours events and museum visits here: https://youtube.com/@drivinivan *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S7E1 Dec 09, 2025 39 min 43 annotations

What a 1928 Model A Ford and McPherson College's Restoration Program Taught Students About Classic Car Culture

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Ever daily drive a car from 1928? Cash does. And his golden retriever rides in the rumble seat.Doug and Christian sit down with Cash and Chris from McPherson College's automotive restoration program, and what starts as a conversation about classic car education becomes something much deeper. There's a reason Cash bought his 1928 Model A sport coupe right after high school and made it his everyday driver. There's a reason everyone fights over who gets to sit in the rumble seat on 500-mile road trips. And there's definitely a reason Chris has seen hundreds of incredible cars but still stops dead in his tracks when he sees a Duesenberg.Want to know what "car camp" really means? Curious why the rumble seat is actually the best seat in a Model A? Wondering what it's like to restore vintage cars while learning the craft at one of America's most prestigious automotive restoration schools?This episode takes you inside McPherson College's renowned restoration program through the eyes of a student and instructor who live and breathe vintage car culture every single day. Cash and Chris share what makes McPherson's summer restoration institute special, why students travel from across the country to attend, and what it really takes to become a restoration expert.Want to Learn more about McPherson College's Automotive Restoration program? Listen to our episode with McPherson alum, Mason Ball - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17426714-record-speed-model-t-build-to-wayne-carini-mcpherson-grad-s-pathVisit https://carsloved.com for full episodes. Rate & review to keep automotive storytelling running strong. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E10 Nov 25, 2025 60 min 37 annotations

45 Years of MotorWeek: John Davis on Creating Automotive Television & Changing How America Sees Cars

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Join hosts Christian and Doug as they welcome automotive television royalty—John Davis, creator, host, and executive producer of MotorWeek, the longest-running automotive magazine show in television history. For 45 years and over 1,900 episodes, John Davis has shaped how generations experience automotive journalism. Discover how a young producer at Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser had a vision in 1978 to bring automotive print magazines to television—something no one in North America had successfully done. After a 3-year wait and a 6-week sprint to launch, MotorWeek premiered in October 1981 on Maryland Public Television and forever changed automotive media on PBS and then the Internet.John reveals the philosophy that made MotorWeek succeed across five decades: "The cars are the stars." Learn why consistency matters, how instrumented testing keeps the show scientifically credible (one of only 3 publications still doing it), and why team opinions matter more than individual perspectives. From PBS stations nationwide to YouTube's digital age, MotorWeek adapted while maintaining its core mission.Personal stories include John's Ford family and influence on his first car, restoring a 1975 De Tomaso Pantera, other dream cars, and more.Don't miss MotorWeek's 45th Anniversary Special on PBS and YouTube - https://youtu.be/Vq1H8gVQKP4?si=yoph4G81bpNkudHnPerfect for MotorWeek fans, automotive journalists, PBS television enthusiasts, muscle car collectors, and anyone who appreciates how one show influenced 45 years of automotive culture. Whether you discovered MotorWeek in the 1980s or found it on YouTube, this episode celebrates television's most enduring automotive voice. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E9 Nov 11, 2025 49 min 36 annotations

45 Years of MotorWeek, John Davis' Unforgettable Pantera:

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!In 1975, before he became MotorWeek's trusted voice for 45 seasons, John Davis had a purchase decision to make: Jensen Interceptor or De Tomaso Pantera? Both were exotic cars with American engines he could actually work on. He chose the Pantera—specifically a two-year-old 1973 L model he found in Norfolk, Virginia.The catch? A family bought it for their son's high school graduation. The son promptly wrecked it. They had it partially repaired, sent him to the Navy, and sold it to John.John drove it home and completely disassembled it. Every part. His entire apartment became a workshop—engine components in the kitchen, transmission parts in the bedroom, body panels in the living room.Italian exotic styling. Ford 351 Cleveland V8 power. American engineering he could wrench on himself.He rebuilt everything that didn't move. Daily Driver until 1979Decades later, after reviewing thousands of cars on America's longest-running automotive TV show, one truth remains: "I still miss that car today."The host who's driven everything shares the restoration story that started it all—complete with apartment management nightmares and why choosing American-powered exotics changed his automotive journey. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6 Nov 05, 2025 1 min 6 annotations

From Borrowed Ferraris to 70-Car Fleet: The Xtreme Experience

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Fifteen years ago, Adam Olalde knocked on every supercar dealership and exotic car owner's door in Chicago with an audacious pitch: "Can I borrow your Ferrari? I'm putting together this cool thing."Enough people said yes. His first track day event? Pure comedy. No helmets, no walkie-talkies, just people in borrowed supercars told to "go that way." Most spun into the sand and never made it back around.He charged $150 (versus $2,000/day rentals). Thousands showed up. Light bulb moment achieved.Today, The Xtreme Experience runs 50-60 events nationwide with 70 supercars, 20 mechanics, and 2 semi trucks. Last year alone: 88,000 people drove supercars. Total since 2012: nearly 500,000 drivers.Most popular? Ferrari edges Lamborghini, but the C8 Corvette "moves people the most" when they exit.Adam's philosophy: "Always turn around and look at your car one more time." His first car was a '95 Pontiac Grand Prix from his dad. His AC/DC anthem: "For Those About to Rock." His dream car: Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series in yellow.His daily driver? Burnt copper Mercedes G63 AMG—"sounds like a boat, burns 3 gallons per minute. Wouldn't trade it for anything." *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E8 Nov 04, 2025 37 min 33 annotations

First Car at 8, Ferrari Dealer at 30: Colleen Sheehan's BMW Story

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Learning manual transmission is nerve-wracking. Learning it the day before driving your first car across the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance podium at age 11? That's how classic car dealer Colleen Sheehan started.Her first car was a 1930 BMW—nicknamed "Sputter"—that her father took as commission when a collection buyer said, "I don't care about that car." Colleen got it at age 8. At 11, she earned 3rd in class at Pebble Beach.Sputter is extraordinary: wooden frame, cable brakes, 35 mph top speed. "If you hit a possum, the whole thing shatters...and the possum walks away cussing." Possibly the oldest BMW in America. She owns 2 of the estimated 4-5 in the US.That passion led to Next Generation Classics, her California dealership specializing in Enzo-era Ferraris and exotic cars. While her twin brother chose computers, Colleen chose restoration, sales, and the collector car world. She names all her cars: Lancia Delta Integrale rally car "Guido," Tahoe "Betsy," second BMW "Putter."Her dream car? Ferrari Competition Daytona 365GTB4c —only 15 ever made.Philosophy? "I'd rather drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow."Sputter sits in her garage, never to be sold.Listen to Colleen's favorite episode, Dora's Datsun here - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/14948807-from-datsun-to-range-rover-what-dora-s-first-car-taught-her-about-success *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E7 Oct 28, 2025 45 min 37 annotations

Your Jeep Wrangler was used in a bank robbery? Plus starting an EV Revolution

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What happens when a 16-year-old buys a doorless, topless Jeep Wrangler with Bar Mitzvah money, then inherits his dad's Tesla with no way to pay for it?Rei Vardi turned a college student's nightmare into a thriving business. His 1995 Jeep Wrangler—complete with red rims, no airbags, and a top speed of 50 mph—taught him to love driving. But when his father's 2015 Tesla Model S became his problem to solve, Rei discovered that renting out electric vehicles was nearly impossible. Someone even robbed a bank in his car.Instead of giving up, he built Eon Rides, a virtual fleet that's revolutionizing how we think about car sharing and electric vehicles.In this episode, discover:The authentic joy of driving a "beautiful piece of junk" first carWhy traditional car sharing fails (and what Ray did differently)How family, entrepreneurship, and automotive passion collideThe surprising connection between a Jeep Wrangler and a Land Rover Defender named SashaGuest: Rei Vardi, Founder of Eon Rides (eonrides.com)Join Doug and Christian for another unforgettable automotive story where every car tells a tale, and every tale reveals something deeper about the drivers who love them. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E6 Oct 21, 2025 38 min 26 annotations

Driving Instructor's Car Evolution: From $500 Skoda to Multiple Miatas

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Three days before his 16th birthday—days before he could finally get his license—Nigel Tunnacliffe's brother totaled his first car. The Skoda 135 GLi he'd saved $500 to buy. Gone.Most people would give up. Nigel bought a Mark 1 Toyota MR2 and proceeded to blow through FIVE engines. Yes, five. The first one ran out of oil. The engines from Japan had ticking valves. The Suzuki Forsa track car with the Subaru turbo? Blew two turbos—the compressor wheels snapped off and ended up in the muffler (he called it "twin turbine exhaust").But somewhere between the MR2 disasters and owning all 4 generations of Miata, Nigel discovered something: he loved teaching people to drive.Today, he runs Coastline Academy—a coast-to-coast driving school on a mission to eradicate car crashes by modernizing how teens learn to drive.In this episode, Nigel reveals:- The exact moment he realized his Skoda was gone (and his brother's role in it)- Why he swapped a Chevy 2.4L Ecotec engine into his NB Miata—twice- Building a 500 ft-lb turbo monster that he drove at Laguna Seca- Working on cars in a San Francisco storage container (his workshop when living in the city)- High school shop class memories: welding without guardrails- Why modern teens are more nervous about driving than previous generations- The hardware startup pivot that became a national driving school- What it's like owning all 4 Miata generations (NA, NB, NC, ND)There's one detail about that Suzuki Forsa that Nigel says he'd never let his driving students replicate. For good reason.🚗 **Learn more:** coastlineacademy.com | YouTube: @CoastlineAcademy🔗 **Related episodes:** https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17881474-the-father-son-mustang-ii-rebuild-at-age-14-from-ase-mechanic-to-tech-entrepreneurhttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16805989-mazda-rx-7-stories-jon-leverett-rotary-engine-love-auto-industry-secretsConnect with us: https://carsloved.com⭐ Teaching a teen to drive? Share this episode with them! *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E5 Oct 14, 2025 36 min 28 annotations

Secret Viper GTS: A Father-Daughter Dream Car Story

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What happens when a daughter secretly buys her father's 27-year dream car—a 1997 Dodge Viper GTS with 140,000 miles—while he's on an RV trip across the country?Caroline and James from HH Wheels (200+ YouTube videos, 33-car collection) join us for one of the wildest father-daughter automotive stories we've ever recorded. James has wanted a Viper GTS since 1996. Caroline made it happen in 2023—without telling him. Then she drove it 1,500 miles home from Minnesota to South Carolina. In winter. On bad tires.But before the Viper, there was the "Soft Shell Crab"—Caroline's 1969 Ford Fairlane Fastback so rusty it would melt over a lift. And James's $500 VW Super Beetle that high school friends literally picked up and moved sideways in the parking lot.In this episode, Caroline and James reveal:- How they built a YouTube channel during COVID lockdown that now defines their lives- The exact moment James realized his daughter had bought THREE cars (including the Viper) while he was gone- Why Caroline traded a restored VW Thing for a Porsche 356—her childhood dream car- The creative partnership that makes HH Wheels work (vision meets editing skills)- What it's like being car-rich and cash-poor with 34 vehicles- The "Get Wrenching" philosophy: if they can restore it, so can youThere's one detail about hiding a Viper for three weeks on a small island that Caroline says still gives her anxiety. Small towns talk. Fast cars get noticed faster.🎥 **Watch their channel:** https://youtube.com/@hhwheels 🔗 **Another Father Daughter episode - DeLorean-style:** https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15009054-delorean-family-story-kat-delorean-growing-up-with-automotive-icon-fatherConnect with Christian and Doug - https://carsloved.com⭐ Love father-daughter car stories? Leave us a review! *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E4 Oct 07, 2025 56 min 34 annotations

Porsche 911 Track Instructor: Teaching HPDE & Living the Air-Cooled Dream

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!What happens when a kid rebuilds a rare British Berkeley B.95 for £15 and grows up in the shadow of Silverstone Circuit?Dirk Dekker's childhood was unlike most—living near the legendary Silverstone meant rubbing shoulders with F1 royalty. But the story of how a teenage Dirk actually met Jim Clark? That's something you need to hear in his own words.From that £15 Berkeley to becoming a Porsche 911 track instructor at Watkins Glen, Dirk's automotive journey spans continents, careers, and some of the most iconic racetracks in the world.In this episode, Dirk reveals:- The truth about rebuilding a rare 1958 Berkeley B.95 as a teenager- What Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, and Graham Hill were really like in person- How growing up at Silverstone shapes your relationship with cars forever- The unexpected path from helicopter pilot to professional driving instructor- Why teaching at Watkins Glen for over 25 years never gets old- What it takes to master the Porsche 911 on trackBut there's one story Dirk tells about meeting his heroes that might make you rethink everything about the "good old days" of racing. Listen to find out what happened when legend met reality.🎧 If you loved this episode, check out:https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/14750063-triumph-tr-7-first-car-eric-s-story-daily-driving-a-british-classichttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17461644-windshield-wiper-invention-story-timothy-kearns-dr-robert-kearns-patent-battle-legacy🔗 Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/carsloved⭐ Love the show? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E3 Sep 30, 2025 38 min 36 annotations

1974 Mustang II: Defending America's Most Hated Mustang

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!At 14 years old, Jeremy and his father tackled a project most mechanics wouldn't touch: a complete 1974 Ford Mustang II rebuild.What started as grease under fingernails and late nights in the garage became an ASE certification, an IT career, and eventually entrepreneurial ventures that would surprise anyone who knew him as "the Mustang kid."Most people remember the Mustang II as Ford's controversial answer to the fuel crisis. Jeremy remembers it as the car that taught him he could build anything—even if his relationship with his father didn't always make it easy.Here's what Jeremy reveals:- What it's really like learning mechanics from your father (spoiler: not always smooth)- The specific moment he knew he could tackle any mechanical challenge- Why he walked away from being an ASE-certified mechanic—and what he learned from that choice- His controversial business idea about Jeep Wranglers that could actually work- How that teenage Mustang project still influences his approach to problem-solving today- The one modification he wishes he hadn't madeBut there's one detail about that first Mustang that Jeremy kept from his father for years. You'll want to hear this confession—and what happened when he finally came clean.🎧 Related episodes you'll love:https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15991065-vw-super-beetle-first-car-aiden-and-tom-father-son-dream-car-storyhttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17426714-classic-car-restoration-career-mason-ball-mcpherson-college-to-wayne-carini-s-f40-motorsports🔗 Connect: https://linktr.ee/carsloved⭐ Enjoying these stories? Rate us on Apple Podcasts!Don't miss Jeremy's favorite episode with Rob Walko featuring a few more Mustangs: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17645503-mustang-memories-sema-show-adventures-automotive-photographer-rob-s-first-cars-to-car-culture-journey *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E2 Sep 23, 2025 34 min 21 annotations

DeLorean DMC-12 & Chrysler Laser: Curt's 1980s Icon Collection

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Every car enthusiast has THE car. For Curt Bellotti, it was always the DeLorean.But before he could afford his dream, there was a 1984 Chrysler Laser XE Turbo with a digital dashboard straight out of Knight Rider. That car taught Curt something crucial about the relationship between desire, patience, and finally getting what you've always wanted.Fast forward to 2024: Curt finally owns a 1981 DeLorean. But is the reality as good as the dream he'd been chasing for decades?In this episode, Curt shares:- Why the Chrysler Laser XE was the poor man's KITT car in the 1980s—and why that mattered so much- The exact moment he decided "I WILL own a DeLorean someday"- What 40 years of wanting something does to your expectations- The first drive in his actual DeLorean—did it live up to decades of hype?- How digital dashboards in the '80s made you feel like you were driving the future- The unexpected maintenance realities of owning a DeLorean today- Why some dreams are better chased than caught (or are they?)Warning: This episode might make you finally pull the trigger on your dream car. Or it might make you appreciate the chase more than the catch. Either way, Curt's honesty about the gap between fantasy and reality is refreshingly real.🔗 More Dream Car content: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16723792-stainless-steel-dreams-mike-s-time-traveling-journey-with-a-delorean-and-beyondhttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16088456-andy-mcfly-s-automotive-adventures-lebaron-buick-delorean-and-tardishttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15453383-back-to-the-80s-and-beyond-jim-s-camaro-comebacks-and-delorean-dreamshttps://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15009054-delorean-family-story-kat-delorean-growing-up-with-automotive-icon-father🔗 Connect: https://linktr.ee/carsloved⭐ Help us grow: Leave a review!And don't miss Curt's favorite episode with Timothy Kearns and the origin of the intermittent windshield wiper - https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17461644-why-we-have-intermittent-windshield-wipers-timothy-kearns-on-his-father-s-innovation-ford-legal-battle *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S6E1 Sep 15, 2025 36 min 33 annotations

Seven VW Beetles, Five Decades: Converting Dad from Skeptic to Believer

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Some car enthusiasts are born. Others need convincing. Dave's father was definitely the latter when it came to VW Beetles.Growing up with a dad who didn't understand the appeal of air-cooled Volkswagens, Dave faced a challenge: how do you make a skeptic fall in love with a car they've written off? The answer involves patience, persistence, and one very specific Beetle that changed everything.This episode explores the deeper question behind Dave's story: Can you really convert someone to your automotive passion, or do they have to discover it themselves?In this episode, Dave reveals:- Why his dad initially dismissed the VW Beetle as "not a real car"- The exact moment his father's attitude started to shift- What makes air-cooled VWs so special to enthusiasts (and why skeptics miss the point)- The specific Beetle that finally won his dad over- How sharing car passion across generations changes relationships- Why some cars require an acquired taste—and how to help someone acquire itBut there's one detail about the conversion process that Dave almost didn't share. It involves a road trip, a breakdown, and a revelation that neither father nor son saw coming.Related episodes:https://buzzsprout.com/admin/2316026/episodes/16886205-air-cooled-and-carefree-guinevere-s-vw-beetle-tales-and-family-restoration-traditionshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15991065-vw-super-beetle-first-car-aiden-and-tom-father-son-dream-car-story🔗 Connect: https://carsloved.com⭐ Love these father-son car stories? Leave us a review! *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

S5E10 Sep 09, 2025 48 min 24 annotations