Cars That Matter
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsCars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people’s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today’s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes—with remorse—parted with them.
From CurtCo Media.
On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.
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72 - "Inside Car Auctions" with Mecum Auction host John Kraman
January 23, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBToday, Cars That Matter has the great fortune of welcoming on the legendary John Kraman to the show. John is the host of the Mecum Broadcast where he gets to fully represent all the car fans of the world on Motortrend TV. Robert and Mecum start by chatting (3:50) about how televised car auctions impact the market today. (6:00) Robert reminisces about some of the great sales that he’s seen on the Mecum auction (such as the rare Shelby Daytona Coupe going for 10 million dollars), and asks...
71 - “Italian Car Restoration” with Gary Bobileff of Bobileff Motorcar Company
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBCars That Matter is back with a special episode. On this week’s show, Robert chats with long time competition judge and owner of Bobileff Motorcar company Gary Bobileff. Gary specializes in Italian car restoration and is one of the leaders in the country for his custom work. Gary and Robert start off (1:50) chatting about their recent trip judging at the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance at the Wynn and how this event is uniquely positioned to be a future top car event for many years to come. (...
70 - "Le Mans" (1971) 50th Anniversary with Derek Bell, Marshall Terrill, and Jay Gillotti
June 28, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAfter Robert introducing the panel of guests, Robert asks Derek to describe what it was really like to drive in Le Mans in the 1970s (3:20). Then Marshall explains how the film came to be (6:15) and Jay dives into the intertwined histories of the movies and the 917 (7:17). Then Robert puts the conversation into high gear by asking what making the movie was actually like (8:41). Then Robert asks what Steve McQueen was like as a person (13:14), the parallels to reality in the film (19:05), an...
69 - Bobby Haas, Stacey Mayfield, Haas Moto Museum, and "Leaving Tracks"
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBAfter Robert justifies an entire episode about motorcycles, he introduces Bobby Haas and Stacey Mayfield and asks them to detail their museum (1:59), its stunning collection (6:57), and how they go about commissioning custom bikes (13:14). Following a short break, Robert redirects the conversation into "Leaving Tracks," Haas and Mayfield's new documentary: how it came to be (18:37), the people involved (23:43), and how the film examines the unique 'brotherhood' between bikers (29:14). Then,...
68 - Alexander Klatt, Automobili Estrema, and Fulminea
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBAfter a brief introduction, Robert asks Alex to detail the recent founding of Automobili Estrema (1:46) and how he got involved with Fulminea and what the vehicle is designed to be (3:22). Then Robert and Alex share their thoughts on the rapid embracing of electric vehicles (13:53). After a short break, Alex details when the car will come to market and what he thinks the future of cars will be (23:49). Finally, Alex shares how he got into design (30:22), found his way through Mercedes-Benz ...
67 - Marlon Goldberg and Workshop 5001
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBAfter introducing Marlon, Robert asks about the origins and goals of the company (1:26) before diving into some specific models Robert had seen in Marlon's workshop (6:41). Then, the two men dig into the details of the engines and how Marlon approaches his work on those parts of the automobiles (13:22). After a short break, Robert asks Marlon to explain the torque and suspension in Marlon's latest Porsche update (18:58). Robert praises Marlon's beautiful and unique interiors (21:32), and t...
66 - "Jeep: Past, Present, and Future" with Paul Bruno, Randall Withrow, and Mark Allen
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn honor of Memorial Day, Robert Ross re-examines the origins of Jeep--a vehicle that ultimately turned the tides of WW2 for America. By delving back into interviews with author Paul Bruno and Director Head of Design for Jeep, along with a new interview with Randall Withrow of the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum (which houses an impressive collection of Jeeps used in the U.S. military, including the oldest surviving Jeep, the Ford Pygmy), Robert unpacks the underdog story of where Jeep came fr...
65 - Mark Allen and Jeep
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAfter introductions, Robert asks Mark to delve into the origins of Jeep as a brand and how it was 'sold' to Americans following WWII (1:07). Then Mark drills down into how Jeep upholds the 'authentic' reputation it's had since its creation (3:35), how new designs must pay tribute to its past (6:52), and how the brand new 2021 Wagoneer continues that tradition (13:13). After a short break, Mark shares how Bronco's competition could expand Jeep's consumer base (17:34) and Robert asks for Mark...
64 - Tim McGrane and M1 Concourse
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAfter introducing Tim, Robert asks Tim to explain what make M1 Concourse so special and the events that will be held there (21:20), including by focusing on the Woodward Dream Cruise and Show (4:41). Then detours to discuss their own personal relationship as it has related to cars over the years (6:36), before asking Tim to consider the difference between the CA car community and the Detroit car community (12:59). Then Tim shares details about an event he has created called the American Spe...
63 - Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton, and the Original Venice Crew - Pt. 2
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJim Marietta and Ted Sutton, members of the Original Venice Crew, join to discuss their time working with Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington, and the purpose of their new company and the cars they seek to create and preserve. Robert picks up where they left off and Jim explains the origins of The Original Venice Crew and how their designs came directly from the original designers and drivers (0:33). Then Jim shares the continuation cars the OVC are making today and h...
62 - Jim Marietta, Ted Sutton, and the Original Venice Crew - Pt. 1
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBJim Marietta and Ted Sutton, members of the Original Venice Crew, discuss their time working with Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Peter Brock, and Phil Remington, and the purpose of their new company and the cars they seek to create and preserve. Robert introduces Jim and Ted (0:39) and Jim explains 'who' the Original Venice Crew is and what they do (1:04). Then, Ted shares the story of how he got hired by Carroll Shelby and some of his time working in his shop (5:14) before Jim shares his own ...
"Classic" Cars That Matter - Conversations with Carroll Shelby // Reissue
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week, we revisit a "Classic" Episode of Cars That Matter: Conversations with Carroll Shelby. In anticipation of next week's guests, who knew and worked with Shelby, Robert shares previously unheard conversations recorded eight years apart, introducing you to the man behind the legend and reviewing his place in history. Episode Notes: 0:05 - Prologue - Robert explains the importance and purpose of revisiting these recordings. 1:35 - Introducing Carroll - Robert shares the background an...
61 - McKeel Hagerty, Hagerty Group, and The Next Generation of Car Collectors
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAfter some introductory banter, Robert dives into what Hagerty Insurance does (2:22). Then, McKeel shares a story of how he realized he should take his company to the next level by introducing initiatives for the next generation of car collectors (5:01). Then McKeel shares the different ways that children can interact with cars--ways no generation has been able to experience it before (12:49). Then Robert takes a moment to discuss the magazine produced by Hagerty and its unique approach car ...
60 - Dustin Krause and the 2021 VW ID.4
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBAfter introductions, Robert and Dustin begin by discussing the road trip he recently completed in the 2021 VW ID.4 (0:57), what the ID.4 means to Volkswagen (4:10), and the benefits that come from owning an electric vehicle and what makes the ID.4 different (7:07). Then Robert asks Dustin to explain VW's longterm objectives for EV models (11:41) and how the car's marketing differs between the US and the rest of the world (13:14). After a short break, Dustin explains the production and use ...
59 - "Cars That Matter" with Eddie Sotto and guest Robert Ross Pt. 2
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBEddie jumps straight back into the conversation by asking about Robert's fascination with watches and analog vs. digital (0:35) before digging into what makes a car 'matter' to Robert (3:04). Then Robert shares his regrets over the current 'grill wars' on the road and the loss of honest design in automobiles (5:30). Then Eddie asks Robert where he thinks the automotive landscape is heading with electric vehicles (8:28), then Eddie brings up the subject of cars becoming a decorative element ...
58 - "Cars That Matter" with Eddie Sotto and guest Robert Ross Pt. 1
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter introducing Robert, Eddie asks Robert to detail where his passions originated in his childhood (2:43). Then Eddie and Robert consider the value and purpose of collections and how one approaches them (4:23) before finding out where his early interest in cars came from (7:46) and touching on Robert's art degree and how it ties into his overall passions (10:23). After a short break, Eddie asks Robert to explain how he turned his artistic passions turned into employment and automotive writ...
57 - Bert Voet and "Carchitecture: Houses with Horsepower"
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBFollowing introductions, Robert asks Bert to reveal some details of how his book, Carchitecture: Houses with Horsepower, came together (1:30). Then, Robert dives into some chapters, photographs, and cars that caught his attention, including 'Classical Gas' (4:03) and a rare BMW 502 called the 'Baroque Angel' (5:43). Bert and Robert muse on how the twentieth century had to adapt to the automobile (7:06) before turning the conversation towards French design in both cars and buildings (11:55)....
56 - Charlie Randall and McIntosh Labs
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBAfter introducing Charlie Randall, Robert asks how Charlie got started at McIntosh Labs and how the company has changed over his time there (1:44). Then, Charlie shares McIntosh's partnership with Jeep on the upcoming release of their re-launched Wagoneer (5:05). Robert and Charlie discuss the pros and cons of working with car audio (8:52) and some of the other brands McIntosh Group is collaborating with in sound for automobiles (10:44). Charlie also shares his thoughts on the future of audi...
55 - Sam Fiorani and AutoForecast Solutions
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBRobert Ross is joined (virtually) by Sam Fiorani to discuss the disruption of electric vehicles, the global market shift into trucks and SUVs, and the future of the car collector industry at large. After introductions, Robert asks Sam to share how he ended up at AutoForecast Solutions (1:08) and exactly what they do (2:30). Then Robert shifts gears to deep dive into the topic of electric vehicles and their impact on the car market (4:08). After a short break, the two men review the shift o...
54 - Rich Truesdell, Mark Fletcher, and "1970 Maximum Muscle" Pt. 2
March 01, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBRobert Ross is joined again (virtually) by Rich Truesdell and Mark Fletcher to finish their conversation about the history, design, and impact of the American Muscle Car on automotive history. Robert gets things going right away by asking Rich and Mark what muscle cars they'd each put in their imaginary garages--which yields some surprising answers (0:31). Then Robert asks the two authors to detail the history of the hemi engine and how that translates into the collector market (11:30) and ...
53 - Rich Truesdell, Mark Fletcher, and "1970 Maximum Muscle" Pt. 1
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter introductions, Rich explains the origins of their book "1970 Maximum Muscle" (2:20) and Mark explains the criteria for determining what Muscle Cars made it into their book (5:07). Mark and Rich explain that muscle cars were designed to appeal to the youth of the era, which was challenging considering the tumultuousness of '69-70 (11:17). Then Robert takes a detour to ask what a 'Pony Car' is (13:24) and then Rich and Mark discuss some of the larger impact on engine design from the comp...
52 - Greg Stanley and The Collector Car Podcast
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAfter an introduction, Robert asks Greg to share what The Collector Car Podcast is about and its unique approach and connection to the auction marketplace (1:18). Then, the two men turn their attention towards some recent auction surprises, including the recent Bonhams auction in Scottsdale, AZ (8:00), Greg explains his involvement in the auction process as a consultant for RM Sotheby's (9:13), and then thoughts on collector car investors (12:05). After a short break, Robert asks Greg about...
51 - Scott Williamson and Photodesign Studios Pt. 2
February 08, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBRobert jumps right back in by asking how many and what variety of cars and collections Scott has photographed, including some favorites (0:41), before turning his attention to an interesting project Scott did involving American muscle cars (5:11), and the importance of good design and provenance (7:21). After a short break, Scott shares some of the most difficult cars he's ever had to photograph and how he was uniquely suited to rise to the challenge with his studio (9:36), then he dives de...
50 - Scott Williamson and Photodesign Studios Pt. 1
February 01, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRobert begins by introducing and describing his long-time friendship with Scott Williamson (1:11). Scott then shares how a trip to Antarctica as a young man ultimately introduced him to the world of photography (3:38), how he moved to commercial photography (5:56), and how his unique history with and approach to cars uniquely qualified him for automotive photography (8:49). After a short break, Scott shares what makes his studio so unique and gives his advice for capturing their beauty (15:...
49 - Matthew Hranek and "A Man & His Car"
January 25, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBRobert begins by sharing the story of how he and Matthew met at the Inaugural Chantilly Concours and shared a deeper appreciation for art and luxury (1:05). Then Matthew shares his unconventional path to a men's style expert through photography (4:15), the founding of the William Brown Project (5:50), and the origins of his latest book, "A Man & His Car" (7:07). Then Matthew shares how and why watches and cars have so much overlap in those people who appreciate design and craftsmanship (10:4...
48 - Jakob Greisen and Bonhams' 10th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAfter introducing Jakob, Robert shifts the conversation to discuss how Bonhams will be handling online auctions and how that's changed things for bidders (2:03) before examining some special cars going on sale (3:58), such as a Curtis (4:47) , a '58 Porsche Speedster (6:19), a '56 Continental Mark II (10:09), and a '56 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc Roadster (10:49). After a quick break, Robert can't resist reviewing a few more cars to roll across the stage, like a '39 540K Special Cabriolet A (15:5...
47 - Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Elana Scherr
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAfter an introduction, Robert dives in to uncover the impetus for the book (2:02) before jumping into the advice that truly set Don on his path to become an automotive icon and his early life in the San Fernando Valley (3:44). Then Don shares the origins of his nickname "The Snake" and his rival and friend's, Tom McEwen, "The Mongoose" (6:30). Then Robert asks Don to share the notable people who got him where he is today (8:28) before pivoting to talk about 'the most important drag racing ca...
46 - Jon Housholder and "Best in Class: The Making of a Concours D'Elegance"
January 04, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAfter a brief introduction, Robert and Jon begin by discussing "Best in Class," a documentary about the first-ever Audrain Concours D'Elegance (1:15). Then Jon continues to share his unique approaches and insights in his films "The Golden Hour" (10:55), "Unrivaled" (15:28), and "100,000 Cameras." (17:09) After a short break, Robert asks Jon to share how his automotive passions led him to filmmaking (19:43) and some advice for future filmmakers (28:57). After sharing where to view his work (...
45 - The Jenkins' Volkswagen Bus
December 28, 2020 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBPreserving a piece of history: 'Most vehicles that sit outside unattended for four decades aren’t destined to ever move again. But this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Station Wagon isn’t just any Bus – it’s a piece of civil-rights history, and a memory of a family that spent decades working to make the country a better place.' Travel through the history of 'The Jenkins' Bus'--beginning with VW origins in WW2, through the role the bus played in the Civil Rights Movement, and to its current res...
44 - Donald Osborne and the Audrain Automobile Museum
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBAfter introducing Donald, Robert discusses Donald's fairly recent appointment as CEO of the Audrain and the efforts Donald is undertaking to increase the outreach of the museum (2:30), before turning to the origins of the building housing the collection (4:43) and some of the ways the museum is 'digitizing' to connect with car lovers with a brief detour into a discussion about their latest video comparing Ferraris (9:29). Then, Donald shares a story about a personal car of his that was inclu...
43 - Paul Mathers and Auto Royale
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAfter an introduction, Robert begins by asking Paul about his background as a car guy in Australia (1:20). Then the two jump into what will differentiate Auto Royale from other Concours D'Elegance events (5:51), the charity the event will be benefiting, Starter Motor (12:43) and how one goes about creating a concours (14:37). Then Paul shares some some of the cars that can be expected at Auto Royale (17:32). After sharing his own personal tastes in cars (22:30), Paul concludes with some fin...
42 - Paul Bruno and "The Original Jeeps"
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBFollowing a brief introduction, Paul shares how a television show introduced him to a story that would change his live forever (2:33). Then Robert sets the stage for the pacifism in the US during the 30s and Paul explains the needs the Army had at the time (4:48) before the Jeep origin story pivots into a new phase with Bantam, Willys, and Ford vying to get the government contract despite unclear requirements from the Army (7:07). Despite an early victory by Bantam, both Willys and Ford cont...
41 - Rob Sass, Porsche Club of America, and Panorama Magazine
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBAfter introducing him, Robert asks Rob to detail the mission of Panorama Magazine and the relation to the Porsche Club of America, along with the people behind the publication (0:47). Then, Rob shares some of the interesting people and discoveries he's made in his position as Editor of the magazine (5:38), before Rob shares a story about the Porsche 911 that prompts Robert to ask where the 911 might be going in the future (9:06). Then they discuss the need to update and/or restore Porsches a...
40 - Russell Hayes and "Volkswagen Beetles and Buses: Smaller and Smarter"
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBAfter a brief introduction, Robert takes a moment to marvel at the sheer number of Volkswagens that were produced (1:14) before Russell dives into the unexpected history of the 'people's car'...specifically the Beetle (3:02). Then Robert asks Russell to drill into the history of Volkwagen after the British involvement following WW2 with a man named Heinz Nordhoff (7:19) and VW's efforts to go international and the difficulties in sharing the Beetle's new style with other cultures (8:50). The...
39 - Diane Parker and the Historic Vehicle Association
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAfter an introduction, Robert asks Diane to explain the goals and purpose of the Historic Vehicle Association (0:59), the qualifications that a car must meet to be included in the National Registry (3:47), and the process the vehicles must go through for documentation (5:07). Robert asks what types of vehicles are up for consideration (7:25) before Diane shares the stories of two of the most recent inductees: a 1921 Duesenberg Straight 8 (9:24) and a Dodge Challenger with a very special hist...
38 - Brian Howard and Automobile Conservation
November 09, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRobert begins by asking Brian to explain how he got into conservation, but more importantly, what conservation is and how it's different than restoration (1:14). Then, Brian shares how his early career spent working on carriage conservation (7:12) prepared him for his transition into 'industrial conservation' and his specialty with cars (9:43). Robert and Brian then discuss the unhelpful instinct of some car collectors to 'clean the machine' and the benefits of simply removing the layers of ...
"Classic" Cars That Matter - David Gooding with Gooding and Company
November 02, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBAfter introductions, Robert asks David to detail his record-breaking Monterrey auction from August 2019 (2:59), then Bill asks David to review the step-by-step process for getting a car to auction (7:58). After a short break, Bill asks David to detail where his passion came from (12:43) and Robert asks David to take out his 'crystal ball' and take a peak at what's happening to the collector car market (16:14). Finally, Bill asks David for tips on how to strategize at an auction (22:11) and w...
37 - Frank Mandarano and a Tour of Italian Cars
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRobert re-introduces Frank to the listeners and then asks for Frank to share his 'second' trip to Italy and the people he met there--a menagerie of stars in the world of Italian car design and manufacturing (1:25). After a quick break, Robert asks Frank to discuss the other car designers he met beyond Maserati's (11:25), then Frank pivots into the origins and impact of the Concorso Italiano (13:12). Robert asks Frank about the other Italian car factories he got to know (22:23), before Frank...
36 - Frank Mandarano and Maserati Club International
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAfter introductions, Frank explains the story of how he first connected with Maserati (2:03), before the two men discuss what makes the Maserati designs so special (7:08), and Maserati's emphasis on race car design (10:46). Then Robert asks Frank to talk about his experiences in restoring and driving Maseratis (14:21). After a short break, Frank details the origins of the Maserati Information Exchange (18:06) and how MIE changed the history of the marque (21:07) before a gradual transition...
35 - Jack Roush Jr. and Roush Performance
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRobert kicks things off after some introductions by asking Jack to detail his family history with racing and cars (1:12), then Jack explains how he approaches and prepares for a race (4:05), before explaining the recently launched Roush iRacing League (5:16). Then, Jack shares his proudest racing moment (8:36). After a short break, Jack explains the company origins and the services that Roush Performance provides (10:41), Robert asks Jack to give a peak into the research and development pr...
34 - Pete Evanow and "Nissan Z: 50 Years of Exhilarating Performance"
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBRobert Ross is joined (online) by Pete Evanow, author of the book "Nissan Z: 50 Years of Exhilarating Performance" to discuss Z history, the impact the six generations of the Z-Car had on the automotive industry, and what the future might look like in the collectible market. After introducing Pete, Robert shares his thoughts on Pete's book, "Nissan Z," and Pete shares how the book came to be (1:01). Then Robert rewinds and asks Pete to go back and look at the origins of the Z legacy (2:34) ...
33 - Jim Warlick and Bonhams' "The American Presidential Experience" Auction
September 28, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBRobert Ross is joined (online) by Jim Warlick, owner of "The American Presidential Experience," which is going to be auctioned off through Bonham's next month. The collection includes quite a few notable pieces, including two limos from JFK's presidency. Robert and Jim discuss the importance of those cars, their impact on history, and how the auction will benefit the Worker's Legacy Foundation which was founded by Jim. Robert begins by asking Jim to describe the origins and goals of "The Am...
32 - Jay Gillotti and "Gulf 917"
September 21, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBAfter some brief introductions and conversation, Robert dives into "Gulf 917" and asks Jay to explain his love affair with the car and why it's such an important car--which has some interesting ties to Steve McQueen...(1:52) Then, Jay explains how the car series changed 'the game' in unexpected ways due to continuously changing 'rules' (6:14) before Robert asks for a quick rundown on what a '917' car is and why the Gulf is special (8:47). Then Jay explains exactly how the Gulf 917 came about...
31 - Curtis Saunders and his 1914 Model T
September 14, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRobert and Curtis begin by considering why the Model T is important in history--and why it's important to themselves (1:16), as well as how the 'assembly line' revolutionized industry around the world (2:50). Then Robert asks Curtis to detail the cars specs (4:42) before 'taking us for a drive' (6:42) and talking about what exactly the car is capable of (9:14). Right before a break, the consider how creating the auto industry necessitated the gasoline industry and how some of the quirks of t...
30 - Jay Beever, Embraer, and Designing Luxury Pt. 2
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBJay and Robert get right into things by reviewing Jay's earliest memories of cars (1:05) and how his unique education led him to Ford (3:57). Then Robert pivots to discuss the fifteen years that Jay spent working for Ford Motor Company and how the company's ethos continues to set the bar for other companies (5:45), an ethos that Jay was excited to discover with Embraer (8:28). After a short break, Robert asks Jay to detail his process for brining automotive interior design to private jets, ...
29 - Jay Beever, Embraer, and Designing Luxury Pt. 1
August 31, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAfter a brief introduction and some shared memories about previous guest, Eddie Sotto, Jay and Robert focus in on how to define luxury and how that manifests itself in both the automotive and aerospace industries (1:50), then Jay explains how Eddie was key to connecting Robert and Jay by way of creating the Skyacht One (5:30), crafting the meticulous 'narrative' to showcase the Skyranch One (9:16), and how exactly the Kyoto Airship directly impacted the design of the Skyranch (10:05). Afte...
28 - David Salvaggio and SpeedKore
August 24, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBRobert jumps right in by asking David to elaborate on what SpeedKore's philosophies are before focusing on the company's predilection for Chargers (1:03), before having David review the cars of note his company has built, rebuilt, and enhanced (3:50). Then David explains why car owners should consider carbon fiber as an option for restoring or upkeeping their classic cars (9:16), considers the need for artisan expertise in car making (10:25), and the importance of education for younger enthu...
27 - Wayne Carini from 'Chasing Classic Cars' and F40 Motorsports
August 17, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWayne Carini, host of 'Chasing Classic Cars' on television and owner of F40 Motorsports joins Robert Ross (online) to discuss Wayne's talent for locating and restoring classic cars as well as his thoughts on the changing car collector industry. After a brief introduction, Robert asks Wayne to go back to the beginning and share how his love of cars began and his unique history with the Model A (1:29), before honing in on what drives Wayne as he hunts for classic cars and some of his favorit...
26 - Christophe Georges and Bentley Americas
August 10, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBAfter introducing Christophe, the men discuss Christophe's time with Bentley Americas, specifically the launch of the Continental GT (1:13) before deep-diving into the inspiration and history of the car and how it led to the New Continental GT and some of Bentley's technical features (3:53). Then Robert encourages Christophe to discuss Bentley's New Flying Spur and how it directly effected their plans for their model lineup (7:04) including their new Bentayga and the criticisms the luxury SU...
25 - Jack Chisenhall and Vintage Air
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBFrom Vintage Air: Jack Chisenhall, President and Founder, and recipient of the Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award, shares his experiences retrofitting older, classic cars with new systems, his time driving on the Bonneville Salt Flats, and what will be the future for 'historic cars'. After a brief introduction, Robert jumps straight to Jack's early love of cars and how he began his career of working with automobiles (0:24) and the first time he attended the Street Rod Nationals (4:21). The...