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

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 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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Ferrari Restoration Stories - Tom Yang - V12 Engine Dreams & Vintage Car Life

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Famed Ferrari restoration expert Tom Yang sits down to share truly enchanting car stories that will transport any listener to a golden age of motoring. Tom’s voice lights up as he recounts the first time he encountered a Ferrari 250 GT Short-Wheelbase Berlinetta – the seductive shape, the V-12 sounds, the smell of aged leather – an experience that cemented his career path in restoration. He then invites us into his workshop, describing the meticulous process of bringing a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE back to life: sourcing original parts with hammer marks from the factory still visible, preserving the craftsmanship, and the emotional moment when the engine roared again after decades silent. But Tom’s story isn’t just for Ferrari fanatics. It’s about automotive nostalgia and how a love for classic cars connects people. He shares touching anecdotes of reuniting families with their long-lost cars and teaching younger enthusiasts the art of restoration. With insights into vintage car culture, including a stint working with famous collectors, Tom provides a masterclass in why preserving automotive history matters. Listeners will come away not only awed by tales of rare Ferraris and expert skills but also moved by Tom’s passion. His life’s work reminds us that every classic car carries a story – of those who built it, those who drove it, and those like Tom who give it a second chance to shine. *** 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.

S3E10 Feb 18, 2025 45 min 28 annotations

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

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

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