Life Plus Cars

#38: How the Car Crazy Passion was Passed Down to Brendan (Part 1)

Hello Life Plus Cars community! We are back this week with a very special guest: Brendan's dad, Bob Bailey! Recorded back during the holidays, Brendan and Ian were able to record in person together with his dad. Join us as Bob tells us about: -Fixing up an old Peugeot that he bought for $40 -buying his first car, a 1971 Simca, from his parents -Discovering the Willys Jeep in an old barn that he still has fifty years later -How a man in Paris discovered a Jeepster that he was selling in New Hampshire -the plethora of GM pickups he has rotated through over the years Plus, tune in to find out the story of how one of Bob's trucks had a Ferris Bueller valet moment in Montreal... Thank you to Brendan's dad, Bob, for joining us for this great car conversation! Want to join the chat on the Life Plus Cars podcast? Email us at lifepluscars@gmail.com [lifepluscars@gmail.com] or, say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

#37: Covetable Convertibles

Welcome back to another episode of the Life Plus Cars podcast! Inspired by the summer weather ahead, Brendan and Ian talk about convertibles on this week's episode. Listen in as the hosts discuss: -Recommended care and maintenance for convertible tops -a brief history of the convertible and some noteworthy examples -their favorite hard top and soft top convertibles -the quirkiest convertibles out there -which cars made the cut for the Craigslist find of the week Plus, did you know that you could once buy a convertible pickup truck? They existed! Join in as we talk about these curious vehicles and much more on this week's episode. What do you think, listener? Do you have a convertible story? Do you drive a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

#36: 900 or 9000? Our Favorite Saab Stories

Welcome back, Life Plus Cars Community! For this week's episode, Brendan and Ian talk all about SAAB. Listen in as the hosts discuss: -a brief history of Saab -growing up with Saabs, particularly the wagons -Brendan's ownership history of Saabs from the past -some of their all time favorite Saabs over the years -rare Saab models that were rebadged vehicles from other automakers -two surprise Craigslist finds from the Saab brand Plus, Ian shares a memory of experiencing a turbocharged car for the first time! What do you think, listener? Do you have a Saab story of your own? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

#35: All Wheel Drive, How it Works, Plus Our AWD Favorites

Welcome back to the Life Plus Cars Podcast! Winter appears to finally be over in New England. As they bid farewell to the cold weather, Brendan and Ian talk all wheel drive. On this week's episode: -Brendan shares his tech tips on how an all wheel drive system works and a brief history of how AWD became popular in mainstream cars. The two hosts share their top picks for all wheel drive cars, both past and present. Plus, Brendan and Ian share their Craigslist Find of the Week, the All Wheel Drive edition! What do you think, listener? What are some of your favorite all wheel drive vehicles? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!

#34: From Volvos to Military Big Rigs, Part 2

Welcome back, Life Plus Cars Community! Join us this week for part 2 of our conversation with Kaitlin, friend of the show, who joined us to talk about her experience operating tractor-trailer trucks and other heavy equipment while serving abroad in Europe with the U.S. Army. In this part 2 of our conversation, Ian, Brendan, and Kaitlin talk about: -Kaitlin's favorite places where she was stationed abroad in Europe -interacting with locals while on tour through small towns and large cities throughout Europe -trucking culture in Germany -special assignments outside of her regular duty as a truck operator in the military Plus, Kaitlin shares helpful safety tips for everyday drivers to be aware of when encountering tractor-trailers out on the road. We thank Kaitlin for her military service as well as for taking the time to join us on the show! We always welcome new voices on the podcast to share more life plus cars moments. What do you think, listener? Do you have car, truck, or other vehicle stories like Kaitlin's? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!