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

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

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Carly, Doug & Dave: Classic Car Experts, Motorsports Enthusiasts and Automotive Storytellers

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The ultimate automotive history and classic car restoration podcast exploring the motoring memories behind iconic vehicles. Hosted by Carly, Doug and Dave, we trade technical specs for the unfiltered stories and family car history that reveal the soul of car culture. Join us every #TorqueTuesday for a deep dive into automotive nostalgia with restoration junkies and vintage vehicle enthusiasts. 🏎️🛠️

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BMW E90 or Range Rover vs the roads in Michigan...Who wins?

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!In our 2nd episode with students and instructors from Weber State University, Dallas, a student, shares his experience of moving to Dearborn, Michigan to work for Ford. Following his 2 years in the Automotive Technology Program at Weber, he was offered a job with Ford due to their affiliation with the university and moved to Dearborn with his trusty BMW E90 which did not fair so well due to the roads in Michigan. To combat the roads and feed his love for cars, he purchased and fell in love with a 500-hp Range Rover that he owns to this day!Listen to the full episodes with students and instructors from Weber State -https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/e08e6662cd911e3029dcd36f0d87c75dhttps://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6101fe7007f56a999211944be3a14fafWeber State University's Automotive Technology Program is nationally recognized for its EV Training program - https://continue.weber.edu/professional/programs/evtraining/#carsloved #automobile #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #carcast #weberauto #weberstateuniversity #weberstate #ford #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.

S3 Feb 09, 2025 1 min 9 annotations

Storytime on Wheels: Michael's Journey from First Car to Children’s Author

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Author Michael J. Myers joins us for a delightful ride through his personal car history and the creative road that led him to write car-themed children’s books. Michael starts by sharing humorous and relatable tales of his very first car – a beat-up old farm truck that he affectionately calls “Soft Shell Crab” because of how often pieces fell off (each loss sparking a new story, of course!). As he moved into adulthood, his cars got more reliable but his imagination only grew. Listeners will discover how Michael transformed his automotive adventures and misadventures into inspiring storylines for kids, blending car culture with life lessons. He gives us a peek into his hit book series where characters learn about teamwork by fixing up a broken-down hot rod, and about kindness via neighborhood car shows.Check out Mike's favorite episode - “Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker” - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/a2d0f95592fd0bb64329a53b015f8bfeBeyond the books, Michael also discusses founding a charity “Burnouts for Kids” that turns car shows and burnouts into fundraising fun, proving horsepower can have heart-power too. This episode is a charming mix of nostalgia and creativity – perfect for car lovers who want to share their passion with the next generation. Michael’s journey illustrates that our first cars and wildest car dreams can steer us toward our true calling in the most unexpected ways. *** 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.

S3E8 Feb 04, 2025 47 min 35 annotations

From Mustang GT Builds to Pontiac GTO Restorations: Weber State Automotive Tech & Education

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!PBS NewsHour connected us with Weber State University’s leading Automotive Technology Program—where hands-on automotive education meets real-world automotive technology. In this episode, automotive enthusiasts Dallas and Caid share their most memorable car stories and vehicle restoration adventures. Dallas recounts tuning his 2002 Mustang GT to 667 whp, navigating Dearborn’s automotive universe in a Range Rover, and the driving experience thrills that fuel his passion for cars. Instructor Caid revisits his first rides—from a Dodge Neon Sport and off-roading in a Chevy Blazer to restoring a classic Pontiac GTO—and dives into restoration stories on a Mercedes 190E and a Mustang GT. Packed with classic cars nostalgia, craftsmanship discussions, car memories, and auto adventures, this episode is a must-hear for automotive culture fans, restoration hobbyists, and anyone curious about the future of cars. Tune in for insider vehicle stories and the road ahead for tomorrow’s auto restorers!Caid and Dallas' favorite episode is "Campus of Cars – Makenna and Brandon’s Educational Restoration Adventures" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6101fe7007f56a999211944be3a14faf *** 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.

S3E9 Feb 04, 2025 42 min 37 annotations

From Mini Cooper to M998 Humvee: Conrad’s Patriotic Car Journey and Family Driving Memories

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Conrad’s episode is a heartfelt salute to service and the personal cars that awaited him back home. He begins with exciting anecdotes from his Army days driving an M998 Humvee – detailing the rugged automotive technology designed for war zones and a few humorous “parking hacks” he learned in the field (yes, a Humvee fits in places you’d never expect!).Transitioning to civilian life, Conrad then speaks warmly of inheriting his dad’s trusty Toyota Camry and the beloved Mini Cooper that became his weekend joyride. Listeners will appreciate the contrast: one minute Conrad is navigating convoy missions in desert terrain, and the next he’s teaching his daughter how to change oil on the Camry in their driveway. Through it all, he reflects on how vehicles provided stability and a sense of normalcy during his post-deployment adjustment. This episode offers a unique blend of car culture – military and civilian – highlighting the resilience of both man and machine. In a touching finale, Conrad shares how participating in charity car shows (“Skids for Kids”) with his Mini helped him find community and purpose after the uniform.Conrad's favorite episode is "From Teen Rebel to Family Traditions – Dee’s Emotional Ride in Family Cars" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/2326adaf0afcf232644b5af9e5d37465It’s a moving story that will resonate with veterans, car enthusiasts, and anyone who knows the comfort of coming home to a reliable ride and family waiting with open arms. *** 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.

S3E7 Jan 21, 2025 51 min 33 annotations