Horsepower Heritage
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago -Welcome, Petrolheads! Host Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines.
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Phillip Griot of Griot's Motors
April 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe definition of a "classic" car is changing to include the 90s and beyond, and Phillip Griot represents a new generation of restorers and experts. He owns and operates Griot's Motors in Tacoma , Washington. Phillip's dad Richard is the founder of Griot's Garage, the car care products company, so he grew up around some amazing cars. He gets excited about the usual high-performance stuff, but cars like the VW Golf GTi are also on his list. In this episode, Phillip shares his thoughts on ...
Life in the Fast Lane: A Conversation with Tim Lappen
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBAhhh, the "Good Life". It applies to everything from cuisine to cars... and Tim Lappen is no stranger to exclusive automobiles. He's the Fine Autos Editor at Haute Living Magazine and a lifelong enthusiast who grew up in the incredible Los Angeles car culture. As a teenager, he managed to acquire some great cars from local dealers for just a few days, writing about them and drumming up some business in the process. So began a lifetime of sampling the finest cars the world has to offer. ...
General Motors Dream Cars with Joe Bortz
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn the 1950s, General Motors culminated its industry dominance with an annual traveling exhibition know as the Motorama, showcasing the very latest trends in styling, engineering and modern conveniences. However, once they were done on the show circuit, the cars were marked for destruction. Fortunately, many of these marvels escaped that fate, and their eventual savior was Joe Bortz. As a kid growing up in suburban Chicago, Joe was fascinated by cars he saw in the neighborhood dealerships...
GM Dream Cars with Joe Bortz
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn the 1950s, General Motors culminated its industry dominance with an annual traveling exhibition know as the Motorama, showcasing the very latest trends in styling, engineering and modern conveniences. However, once they were done on the show circuit, the cars were marked for destruction. Fortunately, many of these marvels escaped that fate, and their eventual savior was Joe Bortz. As a kid growing up in suburban Chicago, Joe was fascinated by cars he saw in the neighborhood dealerships...
Crossover Episode! With Ryan and Doug of The Steering Committee
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBFellow podcasters Ryan Bahrke and Doug Fogler of The Steering Committee took their awesome show on the road to sunny Los Angeles! Ryan and Doug are longtime podcasters who hail from the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, and they convene weekly for all sorts of great car chat. We got together at Hagerty Garage & Social to talk about everything from Ford Model Ts to Porsche IMS bearings and Peugeot 505 sedans... so enjoy this kickback episode of fun, friends and fast cars (and some not s...
Rods & Customs with John Buck
February 14, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBSince 1950, the Grand National Roadster Show has led the way for hot rodders everywhere. Each year, the best builders and customizers showcase their work for thousands of visitors. Vendors display the latest and greatest parts and accessories. In fact, GNRS is now a multi-generational tradition for show-goers and businesses in the industry. John Buck is the producer of the Grand National Roadster Show and the owner of Rod Shows, which also puts on the Sacramento Autorama and the Grand Na...
Bart Kuykens- From Miami With Love
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBPhotographer Bart Kuykens returns to talk about his latest Porsche projects, a pair of books focused on two very different urban Porsche scenes: those of LA and Miami. We also discussed hard work, fatherhood, and pursuing your passions. It's a breezy episode about cars, photography and travel- good stuff always. SEE BART'S WORK: https://bartkuykens.com/en-us SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: https://www.modelcitizendiecast.com VISIT US ON THE ...
Midwestern Muscle! with Tom Porter of SPEEDKORE
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIf you happen to drive through the village of Grafton, Wisconsin on a sunny day, you might catch a glimpse of a sinister Dodge Charger or some other classic MoPar beast. That's where SPEEDKORE builds modern muscle with classic looks. Take a closer look and you'll notice plenty of carbon fiber, massive brakes and lots of bespoke details. Tom Porter of SPEEDKORE explains it all in this episode! CHECK OUT MORE: https://speedkore.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpherita...
The Ferrari F40: Enzo's Last Stand
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis one's from the vault- but updated and re-recorded with new details! The new film "FERRARI" looks at Enzo Ferrari in the middle of his life, when the company he built was only ten years old. But the story of his final days is worth a new look. Enzo Ferrari built his machines to race and win- and they became the world's most renowned sports cars, coveted by the rich and famous. But when he lost full control of his company in 1969, the cars slowly began to lose their competition-bred c...
Ferrari On Film (With Robert Nagle)
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOver twenty years ago, director Michael Mann began to think about bringing the story of Enzo Ferrari to the silver screen. It's probably the most anticipated film of 2023- a look into the personal life of the notoriously private Enzo (played by Adam Driver) and his wife Laura (Penelope Cruz), framed by the backdrop of the 1957 running of the Mille Miglia: the grueling thousand-mile Italian road race When it came to capturing the thrill and brutality of racing on film, there was only one...
Ferrari On Film with Robert Nagle
December 20, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOver twenty years ago, director Michael Mann began to think about bringing the story of Enzo Ferrari to the silver screen. It's probably the most anticipated film of 2023- a look into the personal life of the notoriously private Enzo (played by Adam Driver) and his wife Laura (Penelope Cruz), framed by the backdrop of the 1957 running of the Mille Miglia: the grueling thousand-mile Italian road race When it came to capturing the thrill and brutality of racing on film, there was only one...
Don Nichols: Inside NASA
November 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThere are few men left who could sit down and give you a detailed first-hand account of the entire U.S. Space Program. Don Nichols was a NASA insider who began his career during the Mercury program (the first manned U.S. space flights) and retired while the Space Shuttle was still the world's dominant form of manned orbital flight. Nichols worked on Cold War era fighter-interceptors, the X-15 rocket plane, the guidance system for the Pershing missile, and all the way to the mighty Satu...
Cars & Cigars with Jonny Lieberman
November 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBFrom EVs to antiques, Jonny Lieberman can't get enough of cars. He'd drive all of them if he could. Jonny's an automotive writer and the Special Features Editor at Motortrend, and his irreverent style and regular guy appeal has made him a popular voice in the car culture. We recorded this episode on Jonny's back porch in Los Angeles, puffing on some great cigars and discussing a little of everything- the Tesla Cybertruck, old Benzes, and even the Ford Taurus. Enjoy. SUPPORT THE POD: http...
The Auction Insider- with David Gooding
November 01, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThere was a time when you could find a slightly scruffy Ferrari 250 for sale in a tiny ad at the back of your favorite car magazine- at an asking price of a few thousand dollars. Today, those same cars change hands under the bright lights of an auction tent, and the whole car world is watching them command millions of dollars. It's a big business, but it wouldn't exist without the seemingly boundless devotion of buyers eager to own and drive these machines. "What price glory?" they might...
"The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel" with Douglas Brunt
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe Diesel engine has powered cars, trucks, trains and massive ships- and it's the choice for heavy work around the world. But how much do you know about the man who invented it? In his new book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel", New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt chronicles the life of this brilliant engineer, tracing his rise to fame and fortune and ultimately his shocking disappearance on September 29, 1913. Doug's Website: https://douglasbrunt-author.com Listen to ...
EPISODE 100 with TERRY KARGES
October 04, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIt's time to celebrate! Horsepower Heritage marks 100 episodes of "The People and Stories Behind the Machines" with special guest Terry Karges, the Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Terry has spent virtually his entire life immersed in car culture and the racing world. Over the last fifty years, he's worked and played with some of the biggest names in motorsport and performance cars. Terry's leadership at the Petersen Automotive Museum has helped ma...
BONUS EPISODE: The Bridge with Shamin Abas and Jeff Einhorn
September 22, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBLong Island's Bridgehampton Race Circuit was once regarded as one of America's most challenging race tracks, hosting SCCA, CanAm, TransAm, and the biggest names in racing. Today the property is redeveloped as a luxury golfing club, but with reverence to the history of motorsport. In 2015, Shamin Abas and Jeff Einhorn teamed up with the club's owner, Robert Rubin, to create an exciting new car event called The Bridge, where the world's finest cars and luxury brands come together for a part...
Magical Mercedes Tour
September 20, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBTouring in a vintage car is something special, and touring in a rare Mercedes Benz W.06 is magical. The W.06 was built from 1927 to 1933 and at one time was the fastest production car in the world, with a now legendary competition history. In this episode, we take you on along on tour with a group of these cars blasting down the twisty roads of California's Wine Country. See Royce Rumsey's Photography: https://roycer924.exposure.co/ Instagram: @autofocusedbyroycer924 Mercedes-Benz Cl...
The Hangar: A Dream Garage (with Scott Cunningham)
September 06, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBImagine having the garage of your dreams in a community of like-minded enthusiasts. That's the basic idea that inspired Scott Cunningham to build The Hangar. It's more than just a place to store collector cars, motorcycles and other treasures. The Hangar is a club concept property that encourages a social atmosphere and friendship among its owners. Scott is a South Florida real estate developer and former motorcycle racer who has built two Hangar locations, with plans for expansion to ...
Emerson Fittipaldi- Live at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering
August 23, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBThe great Emerson Fittipaldi was twice World Champion, racing for Lotus and McLaren before setting out with his brother Wilson to field their own F1 team. Emmo later raced in IndyCar and remains one of the greatest drivers of his era. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage INSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritage YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=horsepower+heritage HORSEPOWER HERITAGE IS NOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TargaStorio SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:...
The Quail Auction Preview (with Eric Minoff of Bonhams Cars)
August 11, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's that time of year again, when California's Monterey Peninsula becomes a paradise of classic cars. The shows, the drives, the auctions are all bursting with amazing machines. Bonhams Cars will hold its annual Quail Auction on Friday, August 18th, with over a hundred lust-worthy cars crossing the block. Here to preview the auction is Eric Minoff, Vice President, Senior Specialist Director of Los Angeles for Bonhams Cars. VISIT BONHAMS CARS: https://cars.bonhams.com SUPPORT THE POD: ...
Hot Rods and Cool Rides (with Rick Love of Vintage Air)
August 09, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIf you love your classic car but the summer months get a little toasty behind the wheel, Rick Love is the man to see. He's President of Vintage Air, a company dedicated to engineering and building the best aftermarket automotive air conditioning systems in the industry. And they aren't just for rods or muscle cars- Vintage Air is installed in all sorts of classic machines. Rick's been a hot rodder his whole adult life and he's got a lot of knowledge to share about the hobby as well as how ...
Richard Worsham of Janus Motorcycles
July 26, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBIn Northern Indiana, a team of happy folks build single cylinder machines that combine vintage appeal with modern technology. Richard Worsham is the man behind Janus Motorcycles, and his philosophy is all about the fun and freedom of riding an easy, unfussy bike. He founded the company straight out of college- the first was a 50cc model. Janus now makes a 250 and a 450, each with styling cues and riding position reminiscent of motorcycles of the Teens and Twenties. Local suppliers and c...
BONUS EPISODE: Racing Stories with Simon Taylor & Guy Jenner
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFollowing on from our discussion of the scrappy HWM Grand Prix cars, there's much more to hear: Simon and Guy discuss drivers like Stirling Moss, Lance Macklin and James Hunt; some interesting Aston Martin talk, and analysis of the 1955 Le Mans disaster and how safety was transformed in its aftermath. Enjoy this special bonus episode! BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/John-George-HWMs-racing-Britain/dp/1910505323 SEE THE NEW DB12 at HWM ASTON MARTIN LIMITED: https://www.hwmastonmartin...
The HWM Story with Simon Taylor & Guy Jenner
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn 1949, a determined pair of Englishmen took on the whole of Grand Prix racing with their new little cars, and they were the first British Formula team to make the scene at the dawn of a new era. John Heath and George Abecassis built precious few machines, and their efforts are largely unknown today... but the story of their HWM racing team is a fascinating and often surprising one. Simon Taylor enjoyed a long and successful career in publishing and motorsport broadcasting. His two-volu...
Dan Kahn: Capturing Car Culture
June 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThere are many ways to carve a career out of your automotive passions, but Dan Kahn saw new possibilities when the world began to make digital communication the norm. Dan worked the parts counter at a speed shop, built his own classic Mustang, and became a rookie writer for numerous car magazines. Along the way, he saw huge opportunities to communicate with like-minded people and represent many players in the industry. He founded Kahn Media at a time when e-commerce and social media wer...
Crafting the Future of Auto Restoration (with Nick Ellis and Betty Parrish)
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe art and science of auto restoration has never been in higher demand, but there's a shortage of shops and skilled tradespeople to meet the need in the marketplace. Nick Ellis is the Executive Director of the RPM Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of restoration and preservation professionals. Betty Page is a great example of the industry's future: she's a beneficiary of RPM's programs and hopes to make a career of keeping old cars in top...
A Century of Le Mans- with Richard Williams
June 07, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn May 1923, thirty-seven cars roared away into history as the first competitors in a daunting new race held in a small French country town. It was an obscure village called Le Mans- inhabited since before the Romans- but soon the entire world would know this place, and the cars and drivers who propelled into glory as the most important endurance race ever conceived. Richard Williams has made his career as an editor and sports writer (The Guardian, The Times of London) as well as an accom...
Czinger Vehicles: Accelerating the Future
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBGet ready for an in-depth look at the future of not just the automotive industry, but of product design, prototyping and manufacturing. Kevin and Lukas Czinger are the father and son team behind Czinger Vehicles, and more broadly, a company called Divergent Technologies. Their new hypercars are exciting enough, but when you understand the full picture, you'll see how these incredible machines are only the tip of the iceberg . Below the surface is a once-in-a-century level of advancement t...
The Ring Brothers: Kings of Custom
May 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn their small town Wisconsin shop, Mike and Jim Ring build some of the finest custom performance cars you'll ever see. They started small but learned fast, and over the last thirty years they've focused on creative style and quality work while embracing changing technology. Here's the story of how it all started and what it takes to create a unique and award-winning custom ride. VISIT RING BROTHERS: https://www.ringbrothers.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage ...
Ring Brothers: Kings of Custom
May 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn their small town Wisconsin shop, Mike and Jim Ring build some of the finest custom performance cars you'll ever see. They started small but learned fast, and over the last thirty years they've focused on creative style and quality work while embracing changing technology. Here's the story of how it all started and what it takes to create a unique and award-winning custom ride. VISIT RING BROTHERS: https://www.ringbrothers.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage ...
Offroading, Et Cetera with Andy & Mercedes Lilienthal
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHusband and wife team Andy and Mercedes are back to talk more offroad stuff- from the new INEOS Grenadier to the ALCAN Rally, winching and more. Andy Lilienthal is a lifelong car guy and product specialist at Warn Industries. Mercedes Lilienthal is an automotive journalist and adventurer. Together they're the creators of Crankshaft Culture, an online automotive community and YouTube channel that brings all sorts of car people together, from tuners to 4x4s. FOLLOW CRANKSHAFT CULTURE: https...
Bring a Trailer's Randy Nonnenberg
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBRecorded live at the Bring a Trailer Alumni Gathering at The Motoring Club in Los Angeles! Launched in 2007, Bring a Trailer had humble beginnings as a curated digest of cool cars for sale on the internet. In 2014 they began to run their own auctions. In 2022, Bring a Trailer had nearly a billion dollars in sales and recently they hit 100,000 auctions. Co-founder and President Randy Nonnenberg talks about the secrets of that success, the community and culture that's grown around the webs...
The Two Generations Collection With Evan Ide
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWith so much incredible performance available in everyday cars today, the first great era of the motorcar is often overlooked. But in fact, most of the technology we take for granted was developed by about 1915. Many "Brass Era" cars- those produced from about 1903 to 1915- were not only solid performers, but also exceptionally well-engineered and built. The Two Generations Collection holds many great examples of such machines, and it's being auctioned by Bonhams on April 29. A father ...
Richard Rawlings: Gas Monkey Business
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThey say everything's bigger in Texas, and that's definitely true of Richard Rawlings. He's a lifelong car guy with a penchant for muscle cars, but he says he likes pretty much everything as long as it's got plenty of power and some swagger. Richard's a serial entrepreneur who created the now-famous Gas Monkey Garage. The shop eventually spawned the hit Discovery Channel series "Fast N' Loud", making Richard famous and propelling the automotive reality TV segment to new levels. Gas Monkey ...
The Mark Smith Auction Preview with David Gooding
March 24, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThe late Mark Smith was a prolific automobile collector who sadly passed away suddenly in 2022. Mark was a true connoisseur who valued authentic, distinctive machines. His vast collection of original, unrestored cars will be sold by Gooding & Company on April 7, 2023. In this episode, Maurice sits down with Gooding & Company founder David Gooding to discuss some of the highlights of the sale. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage FOLLOW THE MARK SMITH AUCTION: https:/...
60 Years of Shelby- with Colin Comer
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBCarroll Shelby was an American original, and his cars helped usher in a new era of performance on the streets and race tracks all over the world. In his new book "Shelby American: Sixty Years of High Performance", veteran author Colin Comer and his co-author Rick Kopec trace the remarkable path of the Texas chicken farmer turned international racer and sports car manufacturer. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage BUY THE BOOK: https://colincomerbooks.com SUPPORT OUR...
The Brilliance of Bentley (with Peter Grimsdale) Part 2
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBBeginning in 1919, Bentley Motors Limited produced a line of fast, reliable, sporting cars coveted by dashing playboys and adventurers. Author Peter Grimsdale expertly captured the men, machines and their exploits in his book "Racing In the Dark: How the Bentley Boys Conquered LeMans". In this, Part 2 of the episode, Peter delves into the incredible battles at the 24 Hours of LeMans, as well as the battle to save Bentley Motors Limited from the looming threat of financial ruin. SUPPORT T...
The Brilliance of Bentley (with Peter Grimsdale) Part 1
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBBeginning in 1919, Bentley Motors Limited produced a line of fast, reliable, sporting cars coveted by dashing playboys and adventurers. Bentley scored five LeMans victories in its heyday and earned cult-like status that hasn’t dimmed for more than a century. Author Peter Grimsdale expertly captured the men, machines and their exploits in his book "Racing In the Dark: How the Bentley Boys Conquered LeMans". In this episode he shares his insights about founder Walter Owen Bentley, his lif...
Undiscovered Classics
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBCars you've never heard of, much less seen: LaDawri, Victress, Siebler, and Thor are just a few of the special sports car bodies you could order from the back of a magazine and build in your garage in the 1950s. From mild to wild, they're an obscure but significant chapter in American automotive history. Geoff Hacker and Mike Puma of Undiscovered Classics specialize in the research, rescue and restoration of all these fantastic fiberglass oddities and orphans. LEARN MORE: https://horsep...
Bart Kuykens: The Essential Love Affair
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBBelgian photographer and Porsche driver Bart Kuykens returns to the show to discuss fatherhood, travel, traffic, shooting rock and roll BTS, and leaving your comfort zone. Bart is now at the culmination of his seven book series "A Flat Six Love Affair" which he's capped off with the final volume entitled "The Essential Love Affair". VISIT BART'S WEBSITE: https://bartkuykens.com/en-us SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: http://modelcitizendie...
Jeremy Porter/Atlanta Motorsports Park
February 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB"Don't build a racetrack", says Jeremy Porter, but that's just what he did. As a dirt biker and then a kart racer, Jeremy had the need for speed. And he had some big ideas about the race track experience- what he could do bigger and better. As the Creator and CEO of Atlanta Motorsports Park, he took his business savvy and love for racing and built a playground for fellow speed freaks of all ages. It's not just a track, it's a home away from home for like-minded souls. It was a crazy t...
The Mighty Merlin
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOf all the internal combustion engines ever built, the Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter supercharged V-12 that powered fighters, bombers, boats and tanks, is arguably one of the most famous in history. Developed on the eve of World War II, the Merlin helped win the Battle of Britain and eventually the liberation of an enslaved Europe. It was manufactured on both sides of the Atlantic by two of the finest carmakers in the world. This is the story of how it was developed, and what it meant t...
Bruce Meyer: Never Lift (Encore Edition)
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week, it's a special "best of" cut with car-guy extraordinaire Bruce Meyer: lifelong enthusiast, entrepreneur, one-time motorcycle racer, and Founding Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum. It's an inside look at his incredible collection of significant machines, with Bruce's thoughts on everything from Hot Rods and Porsches to LeMans and Bonneville. All of it truly exemplifies his motto: "Never lift". WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YGoGBrowxcA SUPPO...
A Look Back at Legends, 2022
December 31, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis year we lost four remarkable men who made their mark on motorsport: "Quick Vic" Elford, the fearless British driver with humble beginnings who made his mark in the Porsche 911 and 917; Mauro Forghieri, longtime technical director of Scuderia Ferrari; Nicola Materazzi, turbocharging guru and brilliant designer of the Ferrari 288 GTO and the F40; and Alain DeCadenet, gentleman racer, constructor, journalist and television presenter. These are their stories. SUPPORT THE POD: https://ww...
Auto America: The Photography of John G. Zimmerman
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBFor over two decades, photographer John G. Zimmerman covered various automotive-related assignments for magazines like Sports Illustrated, The Saturday Evening Post, Life, and others. A new book, "Auto America: Car Culture 1950s-1970s" celebrates his work in all its Kodachrome and black-and-white glory. Many of these images have never been published. From the heyday of Detroit to racing circuits and the people who built them, the cars come alive once again. This is the story behind th...
Matthew Cunningham: Driven to Design
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBFrom the Art Center College of Design to major Hollywood films and companies like BMW and Mazda, Matthew Cunningham has pursued the future of mobility and car culture. Now, he's taking his car designs from the Metaverse to the physical universe with a new project on the cutting edge of design, manufacturing and personal mobility with a car called the Syntax. Matthew Cunningham Design: https://www.mrcid.com/ Y Zero: https://y0nft.com/ SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpherit...
The Art of Coachtrimming with Rob O'Rourke and AJ Pink
November 16, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBRestoring a car is never easy, and the interior is often one area that gets less attention than it deserves. But old world craftsmanship is alive and well thanks to artisans like Rob O'Rourke and AJ Pink of O'Rourke Coachtrimmers in West Sussex, UK. Rob's spent his life in auto restoration, first alongside his father and then in his own shop, crafting authentic interiors for some of the world's most desirable cars. AJ is a trained racing mechanic, coach trimmer, and business manager for th...
"The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting" with Robert C. Yeager
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThe car hobby dies without new blood- but there's a lot to know and it’s easy to make mistakes. So where do you start? Author Robert C. Yeager tackles this subject in his new book, "The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting: How to Buy, Sell, Live With and Love a Collectible Car". From historical insights to marque-specific overviews, valuations and real-world owners stories, Bob lays it out for newbies and veterans alike. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUPPORT OU...
Crossover Episode! with The Ignition Podcast
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBMaurice is joined by Harry Phypers, host of The Ignition Podcast, for a look behind the scenes of both shows as well as a friendly little competition of the Best of British and American cars from the Ford Model A V-8 to the McLaren F1. The Ignition Podcast aims to inspire people to do more through their cars- to explore what's possible creatively and professionally in the automotive industry. Harry interviews racing drivers, CEOs and others who've followed that mindset and found success. T...