To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History
Published by 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. 🏎️🛠️
Prototyping EVs, 115 MPH in Grandpa’s Cadillac & Building Rivians with John Gravelyn
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What is the difference between engineering vehicles at a 100-year-old legacy automaker versus a high-speed EV startup? In this episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before , host Doug sits down with former Ford and Rivian engineering manager turned real estate founder, John Gravelyn . From fixing his own beaters out of pure pragmatism as a teenager to working in top-secret prototype shops, John shares an incredible insider look at how modern vehicles get built—and the hilarious personal car stories along the way. What We Cover in This Episode: First Car & Pure Freedom: The 300+ horsepower 1997 Cadillac STS gift from his grandfather, keeping it waxed, and the terrifying moment he tested its top speed at 115 MPH only to discover aerodynamic lift! The Practical Ranger: How a basic 1998 Ford Ranger 5-speed manual launched his teenage lawn care business and taught him hands-on repair skills. Worst Car & Commute Nightmare: Losing his clutch in a Mercury Milan on I-94 during a 1.5-hour Detroit rush-hour commute, stalling 20 times, and trading it in for $300. Inside Ford's Prototype Shop: Working on top-secret builds like the Bronco in a historic 1950s Lincoln shop, plus testing Mustang Mach-E range in the emissions lab during COVID. The Rivian EV Shift: The stark culture contrast between Ford's established systems and Rivian’s fast-paced, "bootstrapped" prototype environment where custom parts were needed instantly. The Future of Auto Techs & AI: Invaluable advice for the next generation of technicians on using problem-solving frameworks and AI tools to diagnose complex modern vehicles. Dream Cars & First Principles: Why John’s ultimate dream car is a mid-70s Lincoln Continental Mark IV, and how he now uses an engineering mindset to help analytical professionals with real estate at First Principles Partners. Connect with Our Guest: First Principles Partners: thefppartners.com Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From Karting to NASCAR Late Models with Kaeden Ballos
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Welcome back to To All The Cars I've Loved Before ! This week, Doug is going solo in the garage to sit down with 18-year-old racing phenom Kaeden Ballos. As a fourth-generation racer, Kaeden is currently making waves in the NASCAR weekly series behind the wheel of the number 19 late model. In this episode, Kaeden shares the incredible story of his racing origins, starting at just six years old. We hear about the wild moment he barrel-rolled a dirt champ kart down the back straightaway—and how that crash actually removed his fear of racing. Kaeden also dives into his experiences driving a clutchless Bandolero at the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, stepping up to the highly competitive Cars Tour, and his recent test runs in F3 and F4 cars where he almost set a track record. Don't miss Kaeden's favorite episode with Porsche Carrera Cup North America driver, Sabre' Cook and her amazing motocross legend father, Stacey Cook https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/19386773 Whether you are a devoted NASCAR fan or love the adrenaline of open-wheel testing, this episode takes you directly into the driver's seat. In this episode, we cover: A Racing Bloodline: How Kaeden's grandfather, a former NASCAR race director, and his parents shaped his passion for the track. Meeting a Legend: Kaeden shares a memorable story of meeting his childhood favorite driver, Kyle Busch. The First Big Crash: The wild story of barrel-rolling a dirt champ kart at Capital City Speedway and how it changed his driving mindset. Driving a "Brick on Wheels": What it is actually like to race Bandolero cars in a "war zone" of competition. Open-Wheel Testing: Kaeden's recent experience testing F4 and F3 cars, getting within a second of the track record at the Autobahn South course. Podcast Trivia: The surprising historical reason why American oval tracks run counterclockwise! Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Lost 1983 Mustang & Mopar Restomod Nightmares
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Welcome back to To All The Cars I've Loved Before ! This week, Doug is sitting down with his friend and ultimate gearhead, Tony Funk. Over the years, Tony has owned over 35 different vehicles, and he brings some of the most unbelievable automotive stories we've ever heard into the garage. In this episode, Tony shares the miraculous story of his rare 1983 Ford Mustang GT Turbo. After a hurricane brought a massive tree down on it, a frustrated Tony simply gave the crushed car away. In a wild twist of fate, the owner offered it back to him six years later. The craziest part? The title was still in Tony's name with his signature on it! We also dive deep into Tony's latest headache: a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger tribute car. Originally a base-model slant-six , this 360-swapped project turned into an 8-week legal nightmare with the North Carolina DMV over mismatched hidden body stamps and some generic Home Depot rivets. Don't miss Tony's favorite episode with Ethan's amazing WRX - https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/19011189 Whether you are hunting for your dream 1968 Charger RT or wondering how to navigate classic Mopar restorations, this episode is packed with hard-earned wrenches and wisdom. In this episode, we cover: First Car Heartbreak: The short-lived glory of a brown 1980 Dodge Mirada that was rear-ended and totaled at a red light. The Escort Era: Surviving the Pennsylvania summer heat in an un-air-conditioned 1983 Ford Escort painted in infamous "porno red". The Foxbody Miracle: Giving away a crushed '83 Mustang GT Turbo and getting it back six years later. Mopar Title Nightmares: The extreme stress of titling a 1970 Dodge Dart tribute car and why you must always check for pentastar rivets. ZZ Top Trivia: The history and the rival engine hiding under the hood of Billy Gibbons' famous 1933 Ford Coupe, the "Eliminator". Sponsor Shoutout: Want to learn more about the cars we discussed today? This episode is sponsored by Car Curious! Their free audio player syncs annotations directly to our transcript, explaining every car, part, and term. Test drive it right now at carslove.com/listen . Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Racing Gene: Pro Porsche Driver Sabré Cook & Hall of Fame Dad Stacey Cook
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! A Father’s Day Special: The Unbreakable Bond of a Racing Family Happy Father’s Day! This week on To All The Cars I've Loved Before , we are celebrating the ultimate father-daughter racing duo. We’re sitting down with Sabré Cook—a mechanical engineer and professional driver for JDX Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America—and her dad, Stacey Cook, a former professional motocross rider who was inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode, we dive deep into the Cook family’s high-octane history. Stacey shares his incredible journey from racing a $800, 200,000-mile Datsun pickup across Colorado with dirt bikes in the back, to the terrifying realization of watching his own daughter speed past him in a formula car. Sabré discusses her disciplined path to the driver's seat (which required straight A's just to get a Chevy Equinox!), her ultimate goal to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and why she believes a $2 Million Porsche 911 DLS Singer is the ultimate dream car. Don't miss Sabre' and Stacey's favorite episode featuring Monster Truck Jam driver, Nicole Johnson - https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15924202 Whether you are looking to get into track days yourself or just want to hear a heartwarming story about a father who supported his daughter's drive to the top, this episode is packed with life lessons, laughs, and serious horsepower. In this episode, we cover: Stacey's wild early days: Street racing a 1965 Corvette and surviving cross-country trips in an orange Datsun. Safety Evolution: The shocking differences between a 1970s Datsun and Sabré's modern safety cocoon. How to start racing: Sabré's advice on using simulators (like iRacing and Assetto Corsa) and buying a Mazda Miata to build track skills on a budget. The emotional toll of motorsports: Stacey opens up about the sacrifices Sabré makes to be a pro driver, working 24/7 with little social life. Trivia: What common safety feature was invented out of necessity at the very first Indy 500 in 1911?. Follow Sabré Cook: Check out her website and find the hidden Easter egg photo of her at 3 months old on her dad's vintage motorcycle: sabrecookracing.com . Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
40 years of Porsche Sales Secets and the Ultimate 911 Barn Find
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What happens when a lifetime of automotive passion becomes a 40-year career? This week, Doug goes solo from Myrtle Beach to sit down with luxury car sales legend Mike Maurer . Mike has been navigating the high-end automotive world since the 1980s, working with legendary dealerships like Brumos Porsche . In this episode, Mike pulls back the curtain on the reality of high-end car sales. He shares incredible, unfiltered stories—from growing up riding in the back of an air-cooled Porsche 356 bathtub across Europe to his early days crashing a classic Austin Healey into a tree while racing a Lotus Elan in Annapolis. We also dive deep into the ultimate "one that got away" story involving a pristine 1967 Porsche 911 S, a hidden barn, and an unexpected journey to Australia. Don't miss Mike's favorite episode with Dirk Dekker on the track with 911 - https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17927079 Whether you're a rabid Porsche purist who demands three pedals on the floor or someone dreaming of breaking into luxury automotive marketing, Mike's 40 years of industry experience serves as the ultimate masterclass. Key Takeaways & Timestamps Garage Updates: Doug checks in from vacation in Myrtle Beach and recaps our previous feature with Marla from BWomen.com. Perks of the Showroom Floor: Mike explains how luxury sales professionals spec'd out new cars every single year to master their product knowledge. The Hustle is Real: The brutal reality, demanding 11-to-12-hour days, and the pressure of working in high-end retail during the 1980s and 90s. The First Car Heartbreak: Buying a derelict 1957 Austin Healey 100 with college tuition savings, and why it wouldn't start by day two. Racing in Annapolis: How totaling a brand new Austin Healey 3000 while chasing a Lotus Elan through the woods paved the way to his very first Porsche 911. The 20-Toyota Challenge: The unique ultimatum a legendary dealership owner gave Mike before allowing him to sell premium sports cars. The Legend of Brumos Porsche: Working alongside legendary endurance racers Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood at a dealership that shaped Porsche culture. The Last Last of the Analog Cars: Why Mike's manual transmission 2007 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 4S is an absolute keeper compared to modern digital platforms. The Worst Cars Driven: Hilarious deep dives into sorting out the infamous Geo Metro and a nightmare Saab Turbo ownership experience. The Ultimate Barn Find Story: How Mike acquired a pristine, original-owner 1967 Porsche 911 S out of a small hidden barn for $20,000, and what happened when he tried to buy it back from Australia years later. Career Blueprint: Modern career advice for younger enthusiasts looking to break into luxury dealership sales, corporate wholesale, or online auction platforms like Bring a Trailer. Master Class Trivia: Mike breaks down the legendary history behind why the Porsche 911 was almost called the 901 Hidden Options & Factory Battles: How Mike bypasses corporate constraints to build highly customized, one-of-one vehicles directly with factory insiders. In the Shop: Mentioned Cars & Media 1957 Austin Healey 100 & Austin Healey 3000 Porsche 356 "Bathtub" Porsche 911 (Classic 1967 911 S) Porsche 911 (997 Gen) Carrera 4S (Manual) Porsche Macan (The daily grocery & dog hauler) Lotus Elan Geo Metro Saab Turbo Porsche Posters: The legendary "Kill Bugs Faster" Arena Red 993 Turbo campaign. The Soundtrack: Life in the Fast Lane by The Eagles. Connect with Our Guest Have questions about ordering a bespoke Porsche, navigating the current collector market, or tracking down an air-cooled classic? Reach out to Mike Maurer directly at Mike911@gmail.com . Join the Cars Love Nation Community! If this episode sparked a memory of your own first ride or a long-forgotten project gathering dust in your garage, we want to hear about it! Submit Your Story: Email us at stories@carslove.com Binge the Backlog: Stream all 70-plus episodes of automotive history and car culture. All Links & Content: Visit our master link directory at linktr.ee/carsloved Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Brad Phillips on The Great Race, 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 🐯. We caDon't miss our full episode with Brad's good friend and classic Ferrari restorer, Tom Yang for more stories: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16626040 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 stories@carsloved.com Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
C7 Corvette, Porsche 930 & Car Trailers with Towlos
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.com Have questions? Email Matt directly: matt@towlos.com Listen 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 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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/16805989 We 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 Guest https://getcarcurious.com or https://instagram.com/getcarcurious Try the Player: Experience the AI-integrated podcast player Ryan is building to help enthusiasts learn as they listen. Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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 Taurus beater. 🚀 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/18696226 Connect with our guest: 🌐 Website: packetpushers.net 🎥 YouTube: Packet Pushers Network Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
AMC Gremlin & Mercedes AMG History: Matt DeLorenzo on the Dodge Viper 🏎️✍️
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! AMC Gremlin restoration and Mercedes AMG history with Matt DeLorenzo . Inside the birth of the Dodge Viper and the Honda CRX ... 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/18157530 Whether 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. Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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 joke Connect with our guest: 🌐 Website: https://zackpradel.com 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ShootingCars Connect with us: 📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Air-Cooled VW Culture: Women Restoring Classic Volkswagens 🍃🚗
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Air-cooled VW culture and women in classic car restoration. Restoring Volkswagen Beetles and the "Muth" Super Beetle... “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. Don't miss Marla's favorite episode with Guinevere from Freccia Brothers , The air-cooled auto specialists in the North East. https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16886205 Our full conversation with @marlaaufmuth from @vwwomen is officially live! We’re talking about the "thrum" of an air-cooled engine and why Marla is skipping the ID Buzz for a hybrid VW California camper. 📸🇩🇪 +2 From mastering San Francisco's hills to hearing about 28-bus restoration shops in Nevada, this episode is a deep dive into why we love the metal that shapes our lives. 🚐📐 +2 🏁 Link in Bio to listen to the full episode! While you’re there, check out our vault of 70+ episodes of the best car stories on the web! 🎙️🏎️ #ToAllTheCarsIveLovedBefore #CarsLovedPodcast #vwwomen #aircooled #vwbeetle #superbeetle #womenwhodrive #carphotography #muth #outnow #podcastlaunch 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. 🌬️🏁 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1998 Acura Integra Restoration: Rebuilding a 'Teggy' for Mount Evans 🏎️⛰️
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Classic car restoration of a 1998 Acura Integra. How a father and son rebuilt a "Teggy" to climb Mount Evans... "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 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'69 Camaro SS Restoration: Building a 383 Stroker for SEMA 🏁🔥
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Automotive restoration of a '69 Camaro SS . Learn how Christina Lardie built a 383 Stroker engine for the SEMA show... 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/@christinasgarage Listen 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 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1963 Mercury Comet Repair & The NASCAR Wood Shop 📎🚙
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Automotive engineering and 1963 Mercury Comet repairs. Behind the scenes of a NASCAR race team woodshop... 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/17009738 Whether 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.com Check out our content and 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗 🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved Check 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 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Riley's Rebuilds: Father-Daughter Hot Rod Restoration & Custom Builds 🛠️👧
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Hot rod restoration and custom builds with Riley's Rebuilds. A father-daughter team rebuilding Edelbrock carburetors... 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/17960446 Whether 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 @rileysrebuilds Watch their builds on YouTube: Riley’s Rebuilds Listen 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 Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
JDM & Euro Legends: Trading Nissan Skyline R34, Mk4 Supra, and Porsche 996 🇯🇵🇪🇺
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! JDM legends and Euro classics including the Nissan Skyline R34, Toyota Supra Mk4, and Porsche 996... Is it possible to start with a $3,000 budget and trade your way up to a $60,000 JDM legend in less than a year? 🤯💸 In this episode, we sit down with Jon Khlok , founder of Kent Island Cars and Coffee , to hear one of the wildest "car flipping" stories we've ever heard. During the pandemic, Jon started with a 1987 Mercedes and executed a series of strategic trades that landed him behind the wheel of a Nissan Skyline R34 and eventually a Mark IV Toyota Supra . We also dive into his humble beginnings with a Chevy Cavalier Z24 (complete with a PlayStation in the glovebox) and how he founded a massive Cars and Coffee event at a BBQ joint in Maryland. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🚗 The First Car: Jon's 1987 Chevy Cavalier Z24 , modified with an aluminum wing and a PS1 bolted to the dash. 📈 The Trade-Up Sequence: How Jon flipped a Mercedes 420 SEL → BMW 335xi → Nissan Skyline R32 → Porsche 911 Targa (996) → Nissan Skyline R34 → Toyota Supra Mark IV . 🔧 The "Man Cave" Philosophy: Why Jon modifies every car he owns (and why he refuses to do "camber" builds). ☕ Kent Island Cars & Coffee: How a craving for a brisket burrito at Bark Barbecue turned into a monthly car meet with 400+ attendees. 🏁 The Dream Car: Why a Mercedes 190E Evo II is the one car he would keep forever. Don't miss Jon's favorite episode featuring the secrets to importing JDM Legends into the US: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17376238 Whether you are interested in the art of the trade, love 90s JDM culture, or just want to hear how to turn sweat equity into a dream garage, this episode is a must-listen. 🔗 Links & Resources: Check out the meets: Kent Island Cars and Coffee , Cult Classic Car Meet, and the JDM & Exotic Show on Facebook/Instagram Find your favorite in our 60+ episode archive: 🔗 🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved 📢 Join the Conversation: What is the best "trade up" you've ever made with a vehicle? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Porsche 928 vs. C3 Corvette, Lancia Zagato Fires & The Reality of Owning 29 Cars 🔥🇩🇪
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! What happens when you live by the philosophy that "you make money on the buy"? You end up with a $900 1970 Chevelle Malibu Convertible that funds your future Ferrari... and a fleet of 28 other cars that might just be owning you . 🤯🚗 In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Katz (aka Drivin' Ivan ), a car reviewer, musician, and collector with over 1,400 car reviews on YouTube. Ivan takes us through his wild automotive history, growing up in his grandfather's car radio shop in Alexandria, VA, and building a collection that ranges from air-cooled Porsches to obscure Italian oddities. We dive deep into the reality of maintaining 29 vehicles, his controversial take on why the C3 Corvette "should be ashamed" compared to the Porsche 928 , and the time his Lancia caused a fire so bad the local fire department still remembers it. In this episode, you’ll hear: 💸 The $900 Chevelle: How buying a 1970 Chevelle Malibu Convertible for dirt cheap became the foundation of his "Ferrari fund." 🔥 The Lancia Inferno: The harrowing story of his first Lancia Zagato resulting in the worst car fire his local fire department had ever seen (and why he bought another one!). 🇩🇪 The German Corvette: Why Ivan believes the 1978 Porsche 928 is superior to the American C3 Corvette in every way. ⚾ The Audi TT: The details on his rare Audi TT Roadster with the "baseball glove" leather interior and its surprising mechanical link to the Bugatti Veyron . 📻 Radio Roots: Growing up at Morris Katz and Sons , where they installed radios in everything from Porsches to daily drivers before stereo systems were standard. Ivan loved our episode with John Davis, the voice of MotorWeek for 45 years! Johntook us through the origins of MotorWeek and his early cars including a fantastic DeTomaso Pantera: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18157530 Whether you are a hoarder of project cars, a lover of obscure European imports, or just want to know what it really costs to maintain a 29-car fleet, this episode is a reality check you won't want to miss. 🔗 Links & Resources: 🔗 Watch Ivan's 1400+ car reviews, concours events and museum visits here: https://youtube.com/@drivinivan Listen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗 🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved 📢 Join the Conversation: What is the most cars you have ever owned at one time? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore From 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. *** BONUS - We've partnered with Drivin' Ivan for car reviews - watch his full YouTube Car Review of Doug's 1981 DeLorean DMC-12: https://youtu.be/Vyy-gqAXC20?si=7PL5iO-kPNpsw4Ei Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
McPherson College: The Only 4-Year Classic Car Restoration Degree 🎓🔧
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Classic car restoration training and automotive education at McPherson College. Meet students restoring a 1928 Model A... Would you daily drive a 95-year-old car to class? For Cash , a student at McPherson College , his 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe isn't just a showpiece—it's his ride, complete with a golden retriever in the rumble seat. 🐕🚙 In this episode, we go back to school with Cash and his instructor Chris to explore the only four-year automotive restoration degree program in the United States. Located in McPherson, Kansas, this unique college is preserving "heritage skills" like babbitting, upholstery, and metal fabrication that are disappearing from the modern world. We dive deep into the culture of "The Sheds," where students wrench on their own projects late into the night, and the incredible story of Cash acquiring a rare 1917 Franklin Cloverleaf Coupe that arrived in 40 unlabeled boxes. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🏎️ The Daily Driver: Why Cash chose a 1928 Model A Ford as his primary vehicle right after high school and the reality of 500-mile road trips in a pre-war car. 🧩 The Puzzle Project: The daunting task of restoring a 1917 Franklin Cloverleaf Coupe (aluminum body, air-cooled, wooden frame) that Cash bought as a literal basket case of parts. 🎓 The McPherson Difference: Inside the curriculum that teaches students to be "mechanics, detectives, artists, and historians," leading to jobs at top museums and Pebble Beach wins. 🔧 Heritage Skills: Why Chris believes AI can never replace the feel of turning an engine by hand or the art of hand-sewing vintage upholstery. ☀️ Summer Institute: How hobbyists can get a taste of the program through the college's immersive summer workshops. Want to hear more about how McPherson College's Automotive Restoration program helped launch a career? Listen to our full episode with McPherson alum, Mason Ball - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17426714 Whether you're a prospective student, a classic car collector, or just love the idea of a college where homework involves restoring a multimillion-dollar Mercedes, this episode is a masterclass in automotive passion. 🔗 Links & Resources: Check out the program: https://mcpherson.edu/autorestoration Listen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗 🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved 📢 Join the Conversation: What classic car would you choose as your college daily driver? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
MotorWeek History: John Davis on 45 Years of Automotive Journalism 📺🎙️
Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! Automotive journalism history and MotorWeek with John Davis. 45 years of testing cars like the De Tomaso Pantera... How do you keep a TV show about cars on the air for 45 years? You make sure "the cars are the stars." 🌟📺 In this monumental episode, we sit down with John Davis , the creator, host, and executive producer of MotorWeek . Since 1981, John has been the trusted voice of automotive journalism, guiding millions of viewers through the evolution of the car industry on PBS. We dive deep into the show's origins (it started as an idea while producing Wall Street Week !), the philosophy behind their famous "instrumented testing," and John's personal garage—including the Italian exotic he restored in a one-bedroom apartment. In this episode, you’ll hear: 📺 The Origin Story: How John pitched the idea of an "automotive magazine for television" in 1978 and launched MotorWeek in just six weeks in 1981. 🇮🇹 The Pantera Project: The incredible story of buying a 1975 De Tomaso Pantera , restoring it himself, and selling it to buy his first house (and a Corvette). 🏎️ Car History: Why John bought a 1979 Corvette anniversary edition and why he still misses that Pantera today. ⚡ Living Electric: John’s honest take on daily driving a 2024 Fiat 500e and why he chose it to replace his Mini Cooper. 🧪 The Science of Reviews: Why MotorWeek is one of only three publications that still performs rigorous, scientific instrumented testing on every car. Whether you grew up watching MotorWeek on Saturday mornings or you're a student of automotive media, this is a masterclass from the man who invented the genre. 🔗 Links & Resources: Watch the MotorWeek 45th Anniversary Special : https://youtu.be/Vq1H8gVQKP4?si=yoph4G81bpNkudHn Visit the show online: motorweek.org Listen to our 60+ episodes on LinkTree 🔗 🌲 https://linktr.ee/carsloved 📢 Join the Conversation: What was the first car review you ever watched? Was it on MotorWeek ? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbefore Connect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at stories@carsloved.com. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved . Podcast News: Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur , author of "The Art of Fully Living" Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their the Top 100 Car Podcasts and Top 40 Road Trip Podcasts Download our brand new app on the official App Store for the latest podcast updates and instant access to your favorite episodes. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/every-car-tells-a-story/id6775357313 Every Car Tells A Story Remember, every car tells a story. What’s yours? Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
