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| Klaus Busse: Maserati Maestro | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:57:37 | |
As Head of Design at Maserati since 2015, this towering German (six-foot-seven of quiet intensity and Italian-trained instinct) has redefined the Trident for a new era. Klaus Busse calls his design approach "surfacing with a purpose". Think the pure, sculptural fury of the MC20. The elegant, long-distance poetry of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The muscular track weapon of MCXtrema. The refined presence of the Grecale and the latest evolution in the MCPura. Under Busse, Maserati isn’t chasing trends—it’s crafting rolling sculptures that balance performance, comfort, and unmistakable Italian character. In this episode we go deep with the man who transformed Chrysler-group interiors from forgettable to award-winning, answered Sergio Marchionne’s call to Italy, and now leads with a clear philosophy: science creates art, restraint is the ultimate luxury, and true Gran Turismo means a car that feels alive both on the autostrada and the racetrack. We explore how a designer raised on Miami Vice and Magnum P.I. learned to distill 110 years of Maserati history into clean, emotional forms that look like they’re moving even when standing still—while navigating electrification, AI tools, and the eternal tension between engineering purity and pure desire. Get 15% off at AUTODROMO (use code "HERITAGE" at checkout) SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| Car Stories with Jay Ward | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:45:11 | |
Jay Ward calls himelf "Pixar's resident car nerd". He's known for bringing authenticity to every make and model seen in the wildly successful "Cars" films, from Doc Hudson to Sally Carrera. Jay is a true aficionado and his motion picture work reflects his wide interest and knowledge of automobiles and car culture. In this episode Jay talks about boyhood automotive fascinations, working at a Harley dealership, what prepared him for his career at Pixar Animation Studios, the classics in his garage and more. SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| Horatio Fitz-Simon | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:49:21 | |
Having learned his craft in karting, Formula Ford and historic sports cars, Horatio Fitz-Simon has become one of the most entertaining racing drivers of our day. His British Racing Green Lotus Elan is a favorite in California and he's also a scrappy contender at Goodwood, Oulton Park and other English circuits. This year, Horatio made the big move to GT World Challenge Europe driving a McLaren 720S GT3 for Team RJN- a place in which he feels right at home- so whether your tastes run toward vintage motorsport or the latest technical edge of racing, you'll enjoy this conversation with one of the brightest talents on the track. SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| The Car Shrink: a Conversation with Bryant Kreaden | 02 sept. 2026 | 01:17:36 | |
Known for his love of exotic Italian machinery, flamboyant hand-tailored suits, and internet alter ego of "The Car Shrink", Bryant Kreaden is definitely a character- but don't let the schtick fool you. Kreaden has a vast knowledge of performance cars, a solid background in racing, and an enviable network in the car community. His business is buying and selling the world's most desirable cars and after decades of doing so, he knows what he's talking about. If you want a special, no excuses Lamborghini or Ferrari, the doctor is in. Follow the Car Shrink on Instagram SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| American Made with Lukas Czinger, Sara Price and John Hennessey (Recorded Live at The Quail) | 20 août 2026 | 00:22:00 | |
Three great Americans talk about their success in manufacturing, motorsports and high performance: Lukas Czinger is the CEO and cofounder of Czinger Vehicles, Sara Price is an offroad racer and Dakar Rally veteran, and John Hennessey is the founder and CEO of Hennessey Performance Engineering. Recorded live at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week 2026. SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube | |||
| The 2026 Laguna Seca Auction Preview! with Eric Minoff of Bonhams Cars | 01 août 2026 | 01:04:32 | |
It's time for Monterey Car Week again! Eric Minoff of Bonhams Cars returns to Horsepower Heritage to give us a sneak peek of their auction catalog- and fittingly, Bonhams Cars has a new venue- WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway. There are plenty of great cars in the lineup, including a 2000 Lamborghini GT, the 1966 Lola-Ford T70 MKII Can-Am Racing Spyder, a 1963 Jaguar XKE E-Type Competition Coupe built by Jay Leno's Mechanic Bernard Juchli and later owned by Nicholas Cage. Bonhams' Laguna Seca Auction kicks off on August 13, 2026 at 10am PDT. BROWSE THE FULL BONHAMS CATALOG SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| The Mercedes Miracle: Moss and Jenks on the Mille Miglia (with Colin Johnston) | 15 juil. 2026 | 01:39:13 | |
On June 1, 1955 Stirling Moss and his navigator Denis Jenkinson climbed into their Mercedes-Benz 300SLR and set out from the northern Italian city of Brescia on a thousand-mile blast over public roads. Their objective: trounce the Ferraris and claim victory in the Mille Miglia. The Mercedes team was meticulously prepared and the car was formidable, but perhaps no one was prepared for the astounding results. In this episode, motor racing historian Colin Johnston tells the tale of what some consider to be one of the greatest racing performances of all time. FOLLOW COLIN JOHNSTON ON INSTAGRAM SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube Horsepower Heritage Official Website | |||
| Car Culture and More With Ryan Zummallen | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:57:10 | |
Ryan Zummallen is the author of "Cult of GTR", "Slow Car Fast" and other books, and is the founder of Carrara Media, an independent book publisher dedicated to car culture. Ryan's approach to publishing is all about the convergence of machines, art, people and places and his books capture the current automotive scene in unconventional ways. SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube | |||
| Ferrari 330GTC: The Story of a Thoroughbred, with Maurice Khawam (Encore) | 17 juin 2026 | 01:13:53 | |
If the Ferrari Luce isn't your thing, then you'll appreciate the story behind one of Ferrari's greatest creations, the 330GTC. For many years, Enzo Ferrari's road cars were mostly thinly disguised racing machines. Motor racing, after all, was the company's raison d'être. | |||
| Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars | 03 juin 2026 | 01:51:32 | |
In the Northwoods of Minnesota, Christopher Runge hand-builds thrilling and beautiful sportscars inspired by the timeliness designs of early Porsche competition models like the 550 Spyder, 718 RSK and 904. Runge is a self-taught coach builder and an advocate of "Superlicht" construction methods, shaping aluminum panels with traditional tools and techniques in the old European tradition. Only a precious handful or Runge cars exist, and each is unique. Even as he honors the past, Chris is always looking to the future. In collaboration with Swindon Powertrain in the UK, he has now developed the "Hetzer" Flat 8, an air-cooled, normally aspirated flat eight cylinder engine developing over 600 horsepower, which will power coming project and will also be available to Porsche 964 owners who want a monster upgrade. SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube | |||
| A Tale of Oil, War, and Revolution: The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel (with Douglas Brunt) | 20 mai 2026 | 00:53:34 | |
In his latest book "The Lost Empire of Alfred Nobel", New York Times Bestselling Author Douglas Brunt tells the fascinating tale of the rise and fall of the world's largest oil dynasty. It's a sweeping tale in the far-flung reaches of the Russian Empire from Baku on the Caspian Sea to the streets of Saint Petersburg, swirling with a cast of characters including The Romanovs, Rasputin, Lenin, Stalin, Rudolf Diesel, and Winston Churchill. "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel" is available now at fine booksellers everywhere. BUY “The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel” SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube FIND US ON THE WEB | |||
| Jason Engel of Trick Rides | 06 mai 2026 | 00:54:27 | |
In the Restomod world, American Muscle is King- but it's not easy to stand out from the crowd. Jason Engel of Trick Rides has done just that with cars like their "Scorched" 1969 Ford Mustang Widebody in carbon fiber, as well as other cars like the "Rogue" '69 Chevrolet Camaro and '66 Mustang Shelby GT350TR. In this episode Jason takes you inside the Trick Rides build process from digital design to performance specs and more. VISIT TRICKRIDES: https://trickrides.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB: | |||
| Aston Martin: The Entire Story (with Russell Hayes)- PART TWO | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:46:51 | |
Aston Martin is a name synonymous with sports cars, and it's a marque that has survived against all odds for over a century. Aston has always teetered on the edge of oblivion only to hang on for yet another chapter, being rescued time after time by wealthy benefactors and brilliant engineers. Russell Hayes' new book, "Aston Martin: the Entire Story" chronicles the people, the cars, the racing and the seemingly perpetual troubles of this quintessentially British brand. BUY the BOOK: https://www.evropublishing.com/en-us/products/aston-martin SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB: | |||
| Aston Martin: The Entire Story (with Russell Hayes) | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:03:31 | |
Aston Martin is a name synonymous with sports cars, and it's a marque that has survived against all odds for over a century. Aston has always teetered on the edge of oblivion only to hang on for yet another chapter, being rescued time after time by wealthy benefactors and brilliant engineers. Russell Hayes' new book, "Aston Martin: the Entire Story" chronicles the people, the cars, the racing and the seemingly perpetual troubles of this quintessentially British brand. BUY the BOOK: https://www.evropublishing.com/en-us/products/aston-martin SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB: | |||
| Recreating the Lancia 037 (with Brandon Hegedus) | 25 mars 2026 | 00:51:00 | |
In 1980, the FIA issued a new set of competition regulations for GT and Rally car classes known as Group B. These rules allowed manufacturers wide latitude on design and materials- and most importantly, no restriction on forced induction. Carmakers were also required to build fewer road car versions (just 200) to meet homologation. The result was an astounding array of racing brutes like the Audi Quattro, Ford RS200, Peugeot 205 T16 and of course the Lancia 037. But the speed and danger of Group B Rally brought things to an abrupt end and guaranteed the rarity of these cars... and that's where Brandon Hegedus of Hegedus Automobili comes in. He's a master craftsman who recreates halo cars (with some modern tweaks). Call them replicas, tributes, whatever- they are meticulously built and very impressive. VISIT HEGEDUS AUTOMOBILI: https://hegedusautomobili.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Bradley Price of Autodromo | 12 mars 2026 | 01:45:39 | |
Born out of a love of great automobiles, timeless design and the fascination for bygone eras in motorsport, Autodromo wristwatches have captured the imagination (and the wrists) of many car enthusiasts. In this episode, Autodromo's founder Bradley Price discusses his career as an industrial designer and the inspiration behind his work, as well as vintage racing and his car collection. Horologists and gear ahead alike will be settle right into this story like a bolstered racing seat. VISIT AUTODROMO: https://autodromo.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Mustangs and More with Tom Maxwell of Velocity Restorations | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:14:13 | |
Classic Ford Mustangs and Broncos are hot in the restomod world, and so is the Fox Body Mustang platform. Velocity Restorations in Pensacola, Florida is one of the top builders today, using Roadster Shop Chassis and Ford Performance drivetrain components to blend classic looks with modern technology. In this episode, Tom Maxwell shares what it takes to build these incredible cars. VISIT VELOCITY RESTORATIONS: https://www.velocityrestorations.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Peter Nam of Gunther Werks (with Special Guest Patrick Long) | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:48:50 | |
The spectacular Porsches built by Gunther Werks might be the ultimate expression of the ultimate air-cooled 911. Founder Peter Nam disliked how technology was dulling the driving experience, so he and his team have instead to worked to re-engineer the 993 platform in a way that strengthens the car's already fantastic attributes. With extensive use of carbon fiber, a stiffened chassis, a highly tuned suspension and precision-built Rothsport engines and robust transmission, Gunther Werks cars have become ions unto themselves. In this episode, Peter tells the story of Gunther Werks, joined by veteran racer and Gunther Werks test driver Patrick Long. Recorded live at Finish Line Auto Club in Calabasas, California with special co-host Tony Principe. VISIT GUNTHERWERKS: VISIT FINISH LINE AUTO CLUB: https://www.finishlineautoclub.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:46:19 | |
Pickup trucks are an American original- and so is Jason Noel, the founder of Fat Fender Garage. Jason and his team breathe new life into classic trucks, with modern chassis, powertrain and systems. These are dream builds, often still in their original paint, but Fat Fender also does the full-on custom look too. "We put in the kitchen sink and a box of cereal for you too", says Jason. VISIT FAT FENDER GARAGE: https://fatfender.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Car and Driver's Elana Scherr | 14 janv. 2026 | 01:27:49 | |
Elana Scherr is the Senior Features Editor at Car and Driver Magazine. She's also an incurable MoPar muscle car fan- and together with her husband, Tom, Elana rescues unloved and overlooked automobiles whenever she can, giving them a new home and plenty of care. She drives plenty of new cars in her professional life but is always game for a classic car road trip or other adventure. Follow Elana on Instagram and YouTube: @challengeher SUPPORT THE PODCAST : SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| SUPERVELOCE Part 2 with Peter Grimsdale | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:39:55 | |
Author Peter Grimsdale returns to Horsepower Heritage to discuss his new book "Superveloce: How Italian Cars Conquered the World". It's a sweeping history of the Italian auto industry with a fascinating cast of characters and astonishing insights into the development of legendary machines that are beloved the world over. From the early days of the motorcar through the Swinging Sixties, Superveloce will make you appreciate Italian iron more than ever. BUY "SUPERVELOCE": SUPPORT THE PODCAST : SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| SUPERVELOCE with Peter Grimsdale | 03 déc. 2025 | 01:03:31 | |
Author Peter Grimsdale returns to Horsepower Heritage to discuss his new book "Superveloce: How Italian Cars Conquered the World". It's a sweeping history of the Italian auto industry with a fascinating cast of characters and astonishing insights into the development of legendary machines that are beloved the world over. From the early days of the motorcar through the Swinging Sixties, Superveloce will make you appreciate Italian iron more than ever. BUY "SUPERVELOCE": SUPPORT THE PODCAST : SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Classics of Lebanon with Ahmad Fahs | 19 nov. 2025 | 01:02:07 | |
"The people of Lebanon love life", says Ahmad Fahs. And they love classic cars, too. Ahmad calls himself an "International Classic Car Ambassador", having built his own car collection at home, buying cars overseas, and traveling extensively in Europe to learn more about his passion. He's built a local car club called "South Classics" and his Instagram @classics.with.fahsoun has a loyal following where he shares his own rides (and much more). To Westerners, Lebanon seems an unlikely place to discover a vibrant car culture, but this episode will change your viewpoint on that. It's a resilient and optimistic country where the people look to the future while respecting the past- including all sorts of automotive treasures. FOLLOW AHMAD on INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE: SUPPORT THE PODCAST : SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Jim Busby: Born to Race | 05 nov. 2025 | 01:54:04 | |
From the moment he saw midget racers in Pasadena as a kid in the late 1940s, Jim Busby was hooked on cars. He became a hot rodder, a mechanic, a drag racer, and by the 1970s he was behind the wheel of Lolas and Porsches on road circuits in the US and Europe. Jim made his mark at places like Lime Rock, Sebring, Daytona, Monza, the Nurburgring, and of course, Le Mans. He also had many successful years building engines and cars and managing his own racing team, culminating with the mighty Porsche 962. In this wide ranging conversation, Jim Busby reflects on his fifty year career in motorsport, recalling the machines, friends and rivalries that shaped his life in motorsport. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB:
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| Adventures in Baja (With Sal Fish, Curt LeDuc and More) | 22 oct. 2025 | 01:15:22 | |
Ride along with us on the Slow Baja Vintage Expedition- a week of primo off-roading and exploration in one of the world's most magical landscapes, tracing the tracks of the legendary Baja desert races. and featuring conversations with Car & Driver's Elana Scherr, Slow Baja founder Michael Emery, and Offroad Motorsports Hall-of-Famers Sal Fish and Curt LeDuc. A hearty group in twenty classic Jeeps, Toyotas, Land Rovers, International Scouts, Ford Broncos and more traversed the peninsula from Tijuana to the Sea of Cortez, with plenty of adventure, tacos and vintage vibes along the way. Slow Baja is a journey that will refresh your soul and keep you tranquilo. JOIN SLOW BAJA: VISIT FIELDVAN: ELANA SCHERR'S INSTAGRAM: @challengeher VISIT RANCHO LA BELLOTA: VISIT RANCHO LA CONCEPCION: https://rancholaconcepcion.com/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB: | |||
| The Spectacle of SEMA (With Tom Gattuso) | 08 oct. 2025 | 00:56:52 | |
Four little letters: SEMA. This simple acronym helps drive the 300 million dollar US automotive aftermarket industry. Every year, thousands of companies descends on Las Vegas, Nevada to showcase their latest and greatest products- everything from exhausts and lift kits to lighting and detail supplies. The Specialty Equipment Market Association was founded in 1963, originally to promote "speed equipment" (bolt-on, go-fast parts!) and the first SEMA exhibition took place in the bowels of Dodger Stadium. Over the next six decades it grew into a massive must-see event that now encompasses not just new products, but lots of events within the event, including the now-famous "Battle of the Builders", where the best customizers reveal their epic creations. SEMA requires a dizzying amount of planning, logistics and promotion, and Tom Gattuso is the man who orchestrates the frenzy of activity behind this world-famous automotive trade show. LEARN MORE: semashow.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: FIND US ON THE WEB: | |||
| Vintage Sportscars: History, Lore and Revival- with Max Minshull | 24 sept. 2025 | 00:57:46 | |
"All my heroes are in black and white" goes the lyric of a John Mayer song. It's also how Max Minshull thinks about motorsport, racing drivers and sportscars. Max Minshull has a fascination with the exploits and the thrill of vintage machines from the Fifties and Sixties. He races a Porsche 356A coupe and he's on a mission to bring together a new generation of enthusiasts who share a love of mid-twentieth-century racing history. Max's Instagram: @pacificsportscarclub SUPPORT THE PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 | |||
| Inside Macchinissima (Encore) | 17 sept. 2025 | 01:22:32 | |
Not long ago, three Los Angeles car enthusiasts decided to organize a new event celebrating the best Italian machinery in a distinctive location. Mike Baum, Bronson Page and Dorian Valenzuela are friends, collectors, and the creatives behind MACCHINISSIMA. MACCHINISSIMA III comes to Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 27. Horsepower heritage host Maurice Merrick joins Team Macchi this year as Master of Ceremonies. Beautiful, beloved and quirky Italian machines will be on display thought the venue. And Alfa Romeo USA will be bringing the sexy new 33 Stradale. But the cars are just one element- it's an immersive experience where every detail has been considered, with some surprise demonstrations and a great list of sponsors in store. In this episode you'll learn what's special about cars like Alfa Romeo and Lancia, how Italian design has been embraced and adopted by other car makers, what it's like to own and drive them, and what it takes to produce a high-concept automotive event. | |||
| Manual Driving Academy (with Ahmed Raza) | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
The manual gearbox is an endangered species. We all know the battle cry "Save the Manuals"- but Ahmed Raza decided to do something about it. He bought a Mazda Miata without knowing how to shift gears, but promptly learned and became a car enthusiast. Being an entrepreneur, Ahmed and a friend started a business called "Manual Driving Academy" to teach others the essential skills of operating a stick shift. The company now has instructors in forty-seven locales where they spread the joy of driving a proper car. https://manualdrivingacademy.com/ SUPPORT THE POD: SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: | |||
| ONE of ONE with Ben Bertucci and So Naito | 27 août 2025 | 00:44:12 | |
On a narrow street in Tokyo, there's a nondescript little workshop known as Naito Engineering, where some of the world's most desirable sports and racing cars are cared for by a small team of men. Founded by Shinichi Naito in 1952, it's now a third generation business where, on any given day, you might find a Ferrari 250LM on the lift or a Porsche racing engine being rebuilt. Shinichi's son Masao and his grandsons So and Kei now carry on the tradition. For seven years, filmmaker Ben Bertucci has been documenting the life of the shop, and the result is the new feature-length film "One of One", which premieres September 1 on Prime Video and Apple TV+. In this episode, Ben and So join Maurice to talk about the making of the film and what makes Naito Engineering so special. Ben’s Website: https://www.benbertucci.com Ben’s Instagram: @benbertucci So’s Instagram: @so_naitoo Naito Engineering on Instagram: @naitoengineering SUPPORT THE POD: SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 PORTUGAL PANORAMA AQUILA WHEELS FUND: https://portugalpanorama.com/aquila-wheels-fund/ SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: | |||
| Mel Harder, President and General Manager of Laguna Seca Raceway | 15 août 2025 | 01:01:12 | |
One of the most historic racing circuits in the United States has a new helmsman. Mel Harder is a motorsports management veteran who began his career at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and went on to manage Circuit of the Americas and the Chip Ganassi Racing Team. In this episode, Mel talks about the past, present and future of Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca and shares his insights on decades of experience in motorsports. SUPPORT THE POD: SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 PORTUGAL PANORAMA AQUILA WHEELS FUND: https://portugalpanorama.com/aquila-wheels-fund/ SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: | |||
| Abarth Adventures with Lincoln Small | 06 août 2025 | 01:09:00 | |
In the early 1960s, Lincoln Small fell in love with the perfomance-tuned FIATs built by Abarth. Soon he was obsessed with them, leading to a business venture with a pair of backyard-engineer brothers, John and Geoff Anstead, in which the three became the Abarth agents in the United Kingdom. Under the Radbourne Motors banner, they imported, prepared, sold and raced the whole range of Abarth cars. Now Lincoln Small has written an engaging and endearing account of his life among these cars entitled "Abarth, Radbourne Racing and Me: A memoir of iconic cars and racing adventures". In this episode, Lincoln shares just some of the many experiences and classic machines that shaped his professional life. BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Abarth-Radbourne-Racing-Me-adventures/dp/1916797040 SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 PORTUGAL PANORAMA AQUILA WHEELS FUND: https://portugalpanorama.com/aquila-wheels-fund/ SUPPORT THE POD: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: HELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends! | |||
| John Nikas: Racing, Writing and Rants | 23 juil. 2025 | 01:53:20 | |
Few people speak more passionately about cars than John Nikas. He's a longtime vintage racing driver, an author of dozens of books, and a sought-after public speaker on automotive subjects. His first love was for British sports cars in all their crudeness and stubborn tradition, but that was only the gateway to a lifetime spent behind the wheel and the writing desk. In this conversation, John shares his thoughts about things like old MGs, the folly of the original Porsche 911, the heyday of Lotus in competition, some giants of racing, and the state of the car culture. SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 PORTUGAL PANORAMA AQUILA WHEELS FUND: https://portugalpanorama.com/aquila-wheels-fund/ SUPPORT THE POD: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: HELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends! | |||
| Blake Swingle: Learning the Trade | 09 juil. 2025 | 01:05:33 | |
Cultivating the next generation of automotive restorers and specialists is essential to the survival of the car hobby- whether your classic was built in 1900 or 1990. Blake Swingle is one of these next-gen tradesmen. Soon to graduate from McPherson College (which offers the only Bachelor's degree in this field in the United States), Blake has learned the fundamentals of research, metalwork, machining, paint, upholstery and all of the other skills needed to preserve and even resurrect a classic car. He's also an intern at The Singleton Collection in Orange County, California, home to some of the most significant American automobiles in history. In this episode, Blake shares his experiences and his drive for keeping old cars alive and kicking. SUPPORT THE POD: Blake's website: https://www.blakeswingle.com Short film “The Long Way Back”: https://youtu.be/5dEsa7JE-OM?si=Hm6jrZsiRTbW5UH3 McPherson College: https://www.mcpherson.edu The Singleton Collection: https://www.singletonclassics.com/ The Singleton Foundation: https://singletonfoundation.org/ SLOW BAJA VINTAGE EXPEDITION: https://www.slowbaja.com/adventures/slow-baja-vintage-expedition-1 PORTUGAL PANORAMA AQUILA WHEELS FUND: https://portugalpanorama.com/aquila-wheels-fund/ SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: | |||
| Dolce e Veloce: A Celebration of Italian Cars | 25 juin 2025 | 00:30:09 | |
"Sweet and fast" is a good way to describe the character of many classic Italian cars. Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, Ferrari, Maserati and other auto makers created enduring machines infused with the national culture. In this episode we explore what makes them so special: things like design philosophy, emphasis on beautiful shapes, and performance-oriented engineering. Recorded live at the Petersen Automotive Museum's Dolce e Veloce Rally with guests Mike Baum of Macchinissima, automotive writer Robert Ross and collector Max Reyhani. Visit Macchinissima: https://www.macchinissima.com SUPPORT THE POD: SUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube: | |||
| Racing's Darkest Day: The 1955 Le Mans Disaster | 13 juin 2025 | 00:26:05 | |
The "Golden Age of Auto Racing" began after World War II and lasted until the early Seventies. It's a period that is frequently romanticized. But that thin veneer was shattered at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the afternoon of June 11, 1955, when a catastrophic collision caused the deaths of Mercedes-Benz driver Pierre Levegh and at least 83 spectators. Here's the story of that terrible day and its aftermath. This episode was originally released in 2022 and is now updated and remastered.
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| Juan Diego Calle of CLASSIC.COM | 11 juin 2025 | 00:53:02 | |
Combining his background in internet tech and vintage cars, Juan Diego Calle launched CLASSIC.COM to bring the collector car market together under one digital umbrella. The website has seen tremendous user adoption and growth and it's become a prime destination for many people who want to buy or sell a special car. Its useful data on market trends, pricing and past sales has become a valuable tool for anyone interested in the car hobby. In this episode, Juan talks about CLASSIC as well as his other ventures like the FJ Company (bespoke Toyota Land Cruisers) and STRAAT (period correct and custom air-cooled Porsche 911s). BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| The Birth of Le Mans | 29 mai 2025 | 00:37:09 | |
It's arguably the greatest event in motorsport- The 24 Hours of LeMans. A grueling trial of men and machines, and for many drivers, the race they most want to win. Its roots are as deep as the history of the automobile. This is the story of how it all began. DOLCE è VELOCE AT THE PETERSEN MUSEUM: https://www.petersen.org/events/dolce-e-veloce-2025 BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| HEMI: Chrysler's Postwar Powerhouse | 15 mai 2025 | 00:31:17 | |
After World War II, the American auto industry became obsessed with power and performance, and Chrysler Corporation's Hemi engines became legendary. This is the story of the Hemi like you've never heard it before. BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| Hot Rod Mavericks with Tony Thacker | 30 avr. 2025 | 01:17:07 | |
Veteran writer Tony Thacker has spent decades covering the world of hot rods and motorcycles for multiple magazines in the U.S. and UK, and is the author of over thirty books. His latest work is "Hot Rod Mavericks", which profiles the key builders, engineers and racers in the history of the hot rod movement. BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| Fueling the Future (with Rob McGinnis of Prometheus Fuels) | 16 avr. 2025 | 01:01:52 | |
Gasoline, Diesel and even jet fuel made out of thin air- it sounds like science fiction, but it's now a reality. Rob McGinnis and his team at Prometheus Fuels in Santa Cruz, California have developed a way to extract the elemental building blocks from the atmosphere and turn it into synthetic hydrocarbons that can then be formulated into just about any fuel you want. They say they'll beat the current price you see at the pump, and the process is carbon neutral, relying on what's already swirling around us. This could be the future of fuel! Learn more: Maurice Merrick on the Bring a Trailer Podcast:https://bringatrailer.com/2025/04/10/one-make-one-decade-with-maurice-merrick-of-horsepower-heritage/ BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| The Concours Club (with Aaron Weiss) | 02 avr. 2025 | 01:17:31 | |
One of the biggest trends in the upper echelon of car culture is the development of private racing circuits... where members can really take their machines into "the zone" and exploit the performance of today's most sophisticated supercars. The Concours Club is one such facility, a state-of-the art "motorsport country club" with all the amenities- a highly versatile circuit, professional driving coaches, a fleet of BMW M2 Club Sports, and gourmet food and beverage service in an elegant trackside restaurant- all just minutes from the heart of Miami, Florida. It's also a venue for many signature motorsport-themed events each year, including the Flat Six Fest featuring historic competition Porsches. Aaron Weiss is president of The Concours Club, and he's built a remarkable career on the business side of the track. In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to manage this world-class motorsport playground. Learn more: BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| The Virtual Car Collection | 24 mars 2025 | 00:45:51 | |
Let's be honest: we all spend way too much time online looking at cars for sale, right? It's irresistible. It's almost as if we're building a "virtual" car collection. And that's the whole idea behind this episode- pick some cars to suit a few different needs and see what it might cost to put them all in your garage. But an unlimited budget would make this easy- so keep it reasonable. You don't have to be rich to have fun with cars. BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| Magnificent Obsession (Encore) | 05 mars 2025 | 00:17:51 | |
This is the fascinating true story of the most mysterious car collections ever assembled, a tale of international intrigue and relentless pursuit on a scale so grand that it sent shockwaves through the classic car world for decades. BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| Chris Jacobs Keeps on Haulin' | 19 févr. 2025 | 01:08:16 | |
From the monster TV hit "Overhaulin'" to the Mecum Auctions and more, Chris Jacobs has been able to combine his car passions with a long and successful career in front of the camera. He's a die-hard MoPar guy and loves high performance, but also a family man and a true media professional. In this episode Chris and Maurice talk American muscle, career, and car culture. Enjoy! Watch Dream Collections with Chris Jacobs: https://www.hagerty.com/media/series/dream-collections/ Check out MAVTV: Mecum Auctions: BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| The Grand Palais Auction (with Eric Minoff of Bonham's Cars) | 05 févr. 2025 | 01:05:00 | |
Ahh, Paris! Every February, the classic and collector car world converges on the City of Lights for Rétromobile- a massive assemblage of the best offerings in every category of automobilia. It's also the site of Bonhams Cars Grand Palais auction, which has something for every taste, from the horseless carriages of the 19th Century to the supercars of today. In this episode, Eric Minoff of Bonhams Cars joins us with a bevy of selections from this year's catalogue. Some of the picks may surprise you, from vintage racers to turbo titans. You're sure to find a favorite, so listen and bid accordingly. VISIT BONHAMS CARS and follow along: https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30406/les-grandes-marques-du-monde-and-224-paris/ BONUS LISTEN! Maurice Merrick and Michael Emery on the SLOW BAJA Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slow-baja/id1511808843?i=1000678950029 BECOME A PATRON: | |||
| Alex Porter of Bring a Trailer | 22 janv. 2025 | 01:00:32 | |
From its beginning as a simple email newsletter to becoming the new paradigm of classic and collector car buying, Bring a Trailer has always had community at the heart of its success. Alex and Maurice also discuss the phenomenon of "Power Sellers", the most popular era of cars seen on Bring a Trailer, and much more. | |||
| Restoration Specialist Forrest Davis of Griot's Motors | 09 janv. 2025 | 01:38:25 | |
Anyone who's ever had a project car has a vision of the finished product in their mind's eye- but living up to the dream can be a challenge. Luckily, there are shops like Griot's Motors that take pains to do a proper job. | |||
| Dan Gurney: The All-American Racer (with Kip Cyprus and Justin Gurney) | 18 déc. 2024 | 00:53:38 | |
Daniel Sexton Gurney (1931-2018) was a Southern California Hot-Rodder who became one of the most successful racing drivers in the history of motorsport, with wins in Saloon Car, Sports Car, NASCAR, Indy Car and Formula One. | |||
| Ferrari 330 GTC: The Story of a Thoroughbred | 06 déc. 2024 | 01:14:08 | |
The rearing horse emblem of Ferrari is meant to suggest a taut, muscular thoroughbred, straining at the reins, snorting and ready to bolt.
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