No Driving Gloves
360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsYour turbocharged podcast for all things collector cars! Join hosts Derek and John—restoration gurus with decades of industry know-how—as they rev up discussions on automotive history, restoration tips, and museum marvels. Buckle up for dynamic episodes with special guests, turning every listen into a thrilling ride through the world of collector cars. Unleash your passion with the ultimate gearhead resource, No Driving Gloves!"
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Why? We explore why we think some things exist. 352
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWhy do we have roundabouts? Why speed limits? Why Chevrolet? Why EVs? Why does the car hobby exist? Why, why why? We have a fun episode taking guesses and answering some things with facts to questions we have and maybe some of yours! www.nodrivinggloves.com
What isd your breaking point? 351
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat is your breaking point? At what point is enough enough and we dispose of a car? Tool? John also has a major partnership announcement that will result in the creation of some fascinating content. www.nodrivinggloves.com www.mobincbham.com #nodrivinggloves #mobincbham
Can the Past Be Different 350
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWhen we fantasize about our cars of the past, how do we remember them? If we rebuy is the same model OK? Or do we need the exact same car? What might be our limits? www.nodrivinggloves.com
Politics, shmolitics They do it to save your breath 349
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBWe go there- Bidens EV policy, how safe is safe, do we need unbreakable glass in our cars. It might seem political but we are just trying to peek behind the curtain and ask some questions. Get the Book How Safe is Safe Enough? by Philip Koopman here. Biden EV Mandate article, FOX News The Largest EV Companies in 2023 Report on Tire Particulates
Are We Ready to Retro? Again? 348
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBLet's talk Rivian R3, VW ID BUZZ are we doing this again? Plus a quick look at a recent article about tracking you to set your insurance rates, are buttons coming back to our dashboards? Insurance Tracking Touch Screen Legislation No Driving Gloves website
Can Old be new again? ie Daily Drving Your Classic 347
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBCan you use a classic car as a daily driver? What are the things to think about? Can you do it and enjoy it? Are you asking for trouble? Is it a bad idea? Derek and John analyze and maybe provide some insight. www.nodrivinggloves.com IImage by Mvth1s from Pixabay Want to…
Amelia vs MODAMiami 346
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTalking about the Florida Showdown between Hagerty and RM happening this weekend. The players, the reasons, the ethics, the politics, as we see it. www.nosrivinggloves.com
What you See Isn't What you See 345
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBWe talk about the 50 millionth GM car, a gold-plated 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air which recently somehow has become a replica of the original, built using some original parts (maybe) on a replica 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Yeah, we are confused too! Join us for No Driving Gloves LIVEstream on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, on Thursday at 9PM central. www.nodrivingloves.com
Horrible Scary Stupid Drivers 344
February 23, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBOne of us had a bad driving day and because we have a podcast we rant about it. In the end, we find ourselves having a very poignant conversation, with a reaction from our LIVEstream audience. This was the first test of No Driving Gloves LIVEstream at our regular time Thursday at 9PM central. This one went out to our 4 main platforms YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. links at www.nodrivinggloves.com
To Buy Stock or Not 343
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBAfter seeing a social media post we analyze it from our points of view. Would you rather purchase a modified vehicle for a few dollars more than a stock vehicle? More discussion about the relaunch of No Driving Gloves LIVEstream on Feb 29, 2024. This was the first in a series of test broadcasts. This one can be found on YouTube. www.nodrivinggloves.com
Is Automotive ADHD Real? 341
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBAs automotive enthusiasts sometimes we seem all over the board when it comes to cars. Even the most focused collectors sometimes stray. We take a lighthearted look at this and try to decide if car people are more distracted when it comes to collecting than other hobbists.
Inspirations From Within 340
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe are talking about what drives our interest in automobiles. Then we make an announcement that will make many people happy. www.nodrivingloves.com [email protected] #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday Image by DIY Team from Pixabay Intro by Gary Conger “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”
When Museums Become History 342
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWe discuss the closing of the Mullin Museum and its cars going to auction. This creates further discussion of the WHY and HOW behind these "personal" collection museums. Plus more talk about the restart of No Driving Gloves LIVESTREAMS! www,nodricinggloves.com
The Cadillac Park avenue "On This Day Jan 13, 1953" 359s
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBThe prototype for the 1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, the Cadillac Park Avenue debuted “On this Day” January 19, 1953. And for just $13,074 (about the base price of a 2024 Escalade V), you could have had one of the most expensive and glamorous cars on the road. And can you believe General Motors actually put.....Listen to find out. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotive...
On This Day Bentley was Born January 18, 1919 338s
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBBentley Motors, known for luxury and craftsmanship, started in London, England. Founded “On This Day” January 18, 1919, by W.O. Bentley, the brand aimed for excellence in sports cars with power and style. Bentley became famous for quality engineering and racing success. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtod...
The Day VW Came to America On This Day Jan, 17, 1949 337s
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBIn the post-World War II era, Volkswagen (VW) faced a pivotal moment as it sought to penetrate the American automotive market. Headed by Henirich Nordhoff, the Volkswagen factory made strategic decisions, and with the intervention of Max Hoffman, the stage was set for the People's Car to make its mark in the USA. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhisto...
Has Hertz Changed the EV Narritive? 336
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe dive deep into the "Hertz Selling EVs and Replacing with Gas Cars" Is it what it seems? What is behind the curtain? Is the mainstream press using this to turn the tide on being pro-EV? Is this good for the Automotive Hobbist? www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january16 #hertz #tesla #ev #evs Image b...
The Day DEATH Rode the Road On This Day Jan 15, 1912 335s
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBI am compelled to draw your attention to a peculiar realm—a realm that unravels the mysteries of the automobile's past. The "No Driving Gloves" podcast, a conduit between the living and the vehicular spirits of history, beckons those who seek exciting morsels of knowledge from the chronicles of the automotive world. Follow this spectral podcast, delve into the depths of automotive lore, and let the spirits of the road guide you through exciting bits of knowledge. www.nodrivingloves.co...
The Camrys are Coming! On This Day January 12, 2006 334s
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBIn the early 2000s, Toyota made a groundbreaking entry into NASCAR Cup racing, marking a significant shift in the landscape of the sport. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january12 #nascar #cupracing #toyota #camry Image by Annick Vanblaere from Pixabay Music by from Pixabay
My Friends All Drive Porsches On This Day January 11, 1971 333s
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBOn This day I'd like to do a "podcast" of great importance you see- My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends So, oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january11 #janicejoplin #mercedesbenz #porsche ...
Spindletop On This Day January 10, 1901 332s
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBIn the crisp morning, On This Day, January 10, 1901, a group of determined drillers embarked on a quest for water, hoping to quench the thirst of the arid Texan land. As the 100-foot drilling derrick www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january10 mage by 15299 from Pixabay Sound Effects From Pixabay
Don't Save the Manuals, says one of us 331
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWe jump into controversy, again. One of the No Driving Gloves hosts doesn't think cars should be built with manual transmissions. Our other host feels different.
Money, Racing and Cigarettes ON This Day January 8, 1968 330s
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBIt was a day that changed racing. Maybe for the good, possibly for the bad, but either way it happened on this day. www.nodrivinggloves.com Image and Sound Effects from Pixabay
$5 and a Bridge It Happened Today January 5 329s
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBIt Happened Today January 5th Gold fell from the skies, as two significant milestones that still reverberate to this day – Both events, though seemingly unrelated, share a common thread: a commitment to progress, innovation, and a better future. www.nodrivinggloves.com Sound Effect by Jurij from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay Images from Canva and Pixabay
Announcing Car of the Year 1990 It Happened Today January 4, 1990 328s
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBWelcome back to another episode of It Happened Today, your go-to destination for all things automotive history! Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to January 4th, 1990, when the automotive world was buzzing with excitement. Why, you ask? Because that's the day Motor Trend magazine officially announced their Car of the Year! www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehis...
Automobile, why do we use this term It Happened Today January 3, 1899 327s
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBHave you ever wondered where in the world the term “automobile” came from and when did it become popular in America??? While, you guessed it, It Happened Today… and a few other days, but we’re covering it today. Here is the story of a January 3rd, 1899 New York Times editorial and of Alexander Winton's wild ride from Cleveland to New York, the actual drive that put the "auto" in "automobile www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhis...
Time to Say Goodbye Ep326
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBNo, we are not leaving, but some of your favorite cars might. We talk about a few, but the list always changes. www.nodrivinggloves.com
$6 Dollars Per Day with Edsel On This Day January 1, 1919 Ep 325s
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBAn amazing 20% pay raise and a new boss both began On This Day January 1, 1919. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january1 #minimumwage Pictures and Sound effects supplied by Pixabay
Reflecting on a Goodyear It Happened Today December 29, 1839 324s
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBExiting 2023, we reflect on a Goodyear, Charles Goodyear, and his discovery of vulcanized rubber. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december29 #rubber #goodyear Music by Melody Ayres-Griffiths from Pixabay
"DOC" Hudson Hornet and the hive they Distrupted It Happened Today December 28, 1954 ep323s
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBA little talk about NASCAR and Hudson Hornets. Image by Trent Garverick from Pixabay
The Best Friend of CHarleston It Happened Today December 27, 2023 ep322s
December 27, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBThe first successful steam-powered passenger railroad trip in the United States took place on December 27, 1830. Known as the Best Friend of Charleston, the train ran round trips between Charleston and Hamburgh, South Carolina. www.nodrivinggloves.com Image by Dorothe from Pixabay Sound Effect from Pixabay
Reviving the Blue Oval On This Day December 26, 1985 321s
December 26, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBThe Ford Motor Company had trouble in the early 1980s. Its trucks were selling well, but its line of cars was unpopular and had a terrible reputation. The company lost $3.3 billion from 1980 through 1982. As the losses piled up, Ford's engineers were working feverishly to redesign their line of mid-size cars. Ford turned out a redesigned Thunderbird and Tempo and managed a profitable year. And on this day in 1985, Ford introduced the Taurus, the product of years of engineering. The dis...
Zora Duntov The Christmas Baby December 25, 1909 320s
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBToday No Driving Gloves celebrates Christmas and the birthday of Zora Arkus-Duntov savior of the Corvette and a mention of a small factoid you may never have known. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december25 #merrychristmas #corvette #porsche #zora #c8 Image by 6493990 from Pixabay
On This Day Before Christmas 319s
December 24, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBheartfelt thank you for enjoying and sharing No Driving Gloves. I though we should be a little joyful on this day. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december4 #merrychristmas Image by Sharon from Pixabay Music by Lesiakower from Pixabay
Unveiling the Visionary Excellence On This Day Dec 22, 1900 318s
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.14 MBThe article delves into the birth of this groundbreaking automobile, embodying innovation in design and performance, was not only a symbol of automotive excellence but also carried a significant familial connection, shaping a legacy that persists in automotive history. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #...
Bear in the Air On This Day Dec 21, 1922 317s
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBSo when did bears take to the skies? Who might have been the first victim of a bear attack from above? No Driving GLoves On This Day Might have the answer. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december17 #GM #Toyota #airplace $speedingticket #bearintheair
Rolling Revolution On This Day December 19 316s
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.57 MBA little discussion about a creation, that was much more than a Rolling Revolution. www.nodrivinggloves.com
Reflections and Honesty 315
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWe stray off cars for a topic and ask you for feedback on the show. We reflect on the past and even discuss some of our regrets about the show and the last year. While not cars it is a raw episode, that Derek suggested I edit very little to not impact ANY of the messages discussed.
The Birth of Harmony at NUMMI Dec. 18, 1984 314s
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBIn the bustling city of Fremont, California, on a momentous Monday, December 18, 1984, the automotive world witnessed the joyous spectacle of the first car produced by the groundbreaking collaboration between Toyota and General Motors at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI). The air was filled with cheers, and toasts were raised with non-alcoholic cider as the four-door subcompact, the Chevrolet Nova, gracefully rolled off the assembly line, signaling the dawn of a new era in automoti...
The Triumphs, The Struggles, and The Legacy December 15 On This Day 313s
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBSo much of automotive history is the passing of things and people. On this day the last Plymouth Superbird was made, Sir George Cayley, the father of aerodynamics passed, the Silver Bridge that joined Point Pleasant West Va, and Gallipolis, Ohio collapsed, on the bright side Charles Duryea was born! I am going to focus on a death that I am torn about. One hand says it shouldn’t have happened as it did, the other understands the thinking behind it. Show Artwork is Peter Gregg during the 1968...
Little did Bill Know, He had a "monster" of an Idea On the Day December 14, 1947 312s
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4 MBOn a dark desert highway, Oh wait that is a different hotel, this one is East of Omaha and the date is December 14, 1947. But in that little hotel, a huge idea was born. www.nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #december14 #nascar #bigbill #daytona #daytonabeach
Fun, Fun, Fun, Until Fordd Took the T-Bird Away 12/13/23 311s
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBThe End of an Era: Farewell to the Two-Seat Thunderbird On this day, December 13, 1957, automotive enthusiasts bid farewell to an iconic chapter in American automotive history—the two-seat Ford Thunderbird. As production came to a close on that fateful day, it marked the end of an era that had captivated the hearts of drivers across the nation. During its brief but impactful run, the two-seat Thunderbird had major implications on the automotive landscape. Introduced in 1955 as Ford's...
Tech in the Dash 310
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAfter an episode of On This Day, john was inspired to dive into the evolution of the technology of our in-dash entertainment and how it started to crossover the complete dashboard. www.nodrivinggloves.com
An ACE was lost today December 11, 1922 309s
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBA visionary and trailblazer in the early 20th-century motorcycle industry, William G. Henderson left an indelible mark with his contributions as the co-founder of Henderson Motorcycles and later as the founder of Ace Motor Corporation. Born in 1886, in Scottland, Henderson's fascination with mechanical engineering manifested at an early age. His passion for innovation and machinery set the stage for a remarkable career that would shape the landscape of American motorcycles. In 1911, H...
Today There is no Razzle On This Day December 8 308s
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBRock and Cars collided On This Day, taking a potentially great band away, and leaving others in great pain emotionally and physically (not mentioned in the episode the two teenagers in the other car both were paralyzed from this incident) www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #december8 #motleycru...
The Tired Tale of John Boyd It Happen Today December 7, 1888 307s
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBSit right back and be agas at the Tire"d" story of John Boyd. Honestly we didn't mean to do back-to-back airbag stories, but you can't dictate history.
Tags 'n" Bags One This Day Dec 6 306s
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBWe cover TWO things that happened on this day, December 6
It is Time we Embrace All AKA Be like Jay ep 305
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLong Episode Tuesday and we take the gloves off. We speak our minds about the closed minds in car culture that are killing the hobby. It isn't a lack of interest from the new generation that is killing car culture. The lack of embracing new thinking, styles, and ideas is what will kill the collector car hobby. This is a prelude to a live stream coming in January 2024 to really dive into the topic. www.nodrivinggloves.com
For $1299 Clarion Changed the World 304
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBClarion changed the world on this day (maybe, we could be a month early). Either way, you gotta love Clarion for what they did or then again you might resent them. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #december4 #clarion #electronics #carstereo
Ransom Olds Invented it, Henry Ford Perfected it December 1, 1913 303s
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBHenry Ford introduced possibly the most impactful invention at the end of the Industrial Revolution. An invention that impacts everyone every day, even if you have never heard of it. Find all episodes long and short at nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #november26 #ford