To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

🏎️ 🏁 Brad Phillips on The Great Race, Cross-Country Ferraris, and Vintage Porsches

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/fan_mail/new] 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           *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast *** Connect with us:  📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com  🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved [https://linktr.ee/carsloved] Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

C7 Corvette, Porsche 930 & Car Trailers: Towlos Startup 🏎️🔧

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/fan_mail/new] 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 [https://www.google.com/search?q=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           *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast *** Connect with us:  📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com  🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved [https://linktr.ee/carsloved] 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! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/fan_mail/new] 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 [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 [https://getcarcurious.com] or https://instagram.com/getcarcurious [https://www.instagram.com/getcarcurious] * Try the Player: Experience the AI-integrated podcast player Ryan is building to help enthusiasts learn as they listen.           *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast *** Connect with us:  📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com  🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved [https://linktr.ee/carsloved] Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2011 Subaru WRX & 1986 Honda Accord: Ethan Banks on Manual Transmissions 🏎️💥

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/fan_mail/new] 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 Taurusbeater. * 🚀 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 [https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/18696226] Connect with our guest:  🌐 Website: packetpushers.net [https://packetpushers.net/]  🎥 YouTube: Packet Pushers Network [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://youtube.com/%40PacketPushers]           *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast *** Connect with us:  📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com  🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved [https://linktr.ee/carsloved] 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! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/fan_mail/new] 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 [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.           *** Your Favorite Podcast Automotive Nostalgia Podcast *** Connect with us:  📧 Email: stories@carsloved.com  🔗🌳 Visit our LinkTree for all 70+ episodes: https://linktr.ee/carsloved [https://linktr.ee/carsloved] Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐