To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History – Details, episodes & analysis

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Tom’s story is an odyssey of resilience, with cars as the constant companions through his life’s ups and downs. He begins with fond tales of his first car, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and his long-held preference for silver paint jobs – little did he know how significant “silver” would become in his journey. Tom then shares an almost unbelievable chapter: trading his wheels for a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier at least in responsibility! During military service, he experienced life without a personal car, piloting massive ships instead of cruising in a Chevy Silverado. When Hurricane Katrina struck, Tom embarked on an epic road trip in his truck to help rebuild New Orleans, illustrating how deeply automotive culture and duty to others intertwined for him.

Tom's favorite episode of our podcast is from our very first season - "Shifting Gears – Adam’s Modded Imports and Track Day Tales" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/8eddefd1724ff29d934da24090b0d2f2

The episode doesn’t shy away from hardships – Tom opens up about losing his childhood home (and beloved first car) to a fire, battling addiction, and overcoming homelessness. Through each challenge, the theme emerges that cars and the car community were therapeutic and grounding forces in his life. By the end, Tom has listeners cheering as he finds stability and joy again, eventually behind the wheel of a 2015 Silverado that symbolizes how far he’s come. 

This powerful, emotionally charged episode transcends typical car talk; it’s about the human spirit, the drive to survive, and how the love of cars can steer us through even the darkest roads

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Lisa bought her first car at 16 with Pizza Hut paychecks—a '95 Camaro in Patriot red with T-tops and custom violet pearl flake. Growing up in East Baltimore with family working at GM plants, brand loyalty ran deep. Her mom drove a red Camaro when Lisa was born (classic family car, right?), and Lisa kept the tradition alive.

After nearly eight years, she traded up to a 2004 electric blue Pontiac Sunfire for $10,767—the best money she ever spent. That car carried her through law school, the bar exam, being sworn in as an attorney, and buying her first house. Fourteen years and 180,000 miles on the original clutch before it was totaled.

Then came December 31, 2009—Pontiac's last day of existence. Lisa rushed to a Hunt Valley dealership where anything unsold by midnight became rental fleet cars. She bought a navy blue G6 hardtop convertible, calling it her "quarter-life crisis car" (because red convertibles are for midlife crises).

Bonus: Lisa once bid $20,000 on a DeLorean at a charity auction before remembering she needed a roof. Solid priorities. The DeLorean sold for $27,000—her shingles appreciated the restraint.

Lisa's favorite episode is our first, "From First Stick-Shift to Cobra Thrills – Devin’s Classic Car Journey" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/bad51c9d7a50ec86341accab41f94f43

Listeners will be moved by Lisa’s transparency and might find themselves reminiscing about their own “first set of wheels” experiences – the triumphs, the trials, and the road trips that shaped who we become.

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In our final preview leading up to the full episode with Kat DeLorean, she tells us about the time that everyone in the gym froze when she mentioned that she did not know how to drive a stick shift. But John DeLorean couldn’t let this continue, so he drags her home and gave her the keys to his manual Acura NSX. Unsurprisingly she drove that NSX like a pro the first time and thereafter because of the "gasoline in her veins."

Check out Kat's full episode to hear the heartwarming stories of growing up a DeLorean - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/21bc2a128a77f6b4aebc3657124d0d80

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Brian fuels our imagination with high-octane car stories spanning decades. He begins with the unassuming Ford Tempo that was his first car, revealing how humble beginnings can ignite big automotive dreams. We then fast-forward to his ultimate fantasy: owning a stainless-steel DeLorean. Along the way, Brian shares motorsport adventures and car history gems – including how he nearly traded his daily driver to help fund a racing project and the Back to the Future-inspired moment that cemented his love for the DeLorean.

Brian's favorite episode is "War Stories on Wheels – “Jeep Show” Author Robert O’Connor on WWII Cars and Nostalgia" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15046730-ford-tempo-as-your-first-car-brian-s-unique-car-history

This episode brims with automotive references, from ’80s car nostalgia to modern car community events. Listeners will enjoy Brian’s candid lessons (like why sometimes you shouldn’t sell your first car for a project) and heartwarming insights on how his father’s advice and life’s twists steered him toward his dream ride. 

Tune in for an emotionally charged journey that proves every car – be it an ordinary sedan or a time-traveling icon – has the power to teach, inspire, and drive us forward.

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Here's a preview trailer of our upcoming episode where author, musician, father, and detective, Brian Paone, talked himself out of buying a Delorean. 

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If you enjoy the intersection of life stories and cars, you'll want to hear the Brian Paone episode on our podcast, "To All The Cars I've Loved Before," dropping early next week.

Remember to subscribe/follow the podcast for updates. For now, here's a bonus trailer about Brian's first car!

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In our preview leading up to the full episode with Kat DeLorean, she tells us how her dad, John DeLorean,  felt about her 2002 Harley Davidson edition Ford F-150.

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Dora has loved cars from the moment her dad taught her to drive as a kid, and her episode reads like an encyclopedia of automotive memories. In this rich narrative, she recounts her mastery of every vehicle she’s owned – from the classic Datsun 160J that started it all, to a quirky Dodge Dart K that added intrigue, a sporty Ford Probe that tested her limits, an efficient Smart Fortwo that showcased modern minimalism, and finally the luxurious Range Rover that crowns her journey. Dora’s storytelling is investigative and engaging; the hosts joke that they had to “Ford Probe like Woodward and Bernstein” to dig up all her Datsun details. Listeners will gain insight into each model’s place in automotive history (expect fun facts about Datsun engineering and Range Rover’s off-road pedigree) and how Dora planned her next car at every stage of life. 

Dora's favorite episode is Mason's Classic Car Path - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17426714-how-a-mcpherson-college-grad-arrived-at-f40-motorsports-mason-s-classic-car-path

This episode offers a heartfelt exploration of a lifelong auto enthusiast’s journey – a celebration of automotive lifestyle, family bonding over cars, and the emotional milestones marked by each beloved ride.

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Our co-host Christian usually has ten cups of coffee before each recording session. For this recording of our commercial, he drank eleven. Join us as he babbles at light speed about our upcoming interview with Kat DeLorean!

Check out Kat's full episode to hear the heartwarming stories of growing up a DeLorean - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/21bc2a128a77f6b4aebc3657124d0d80

Yes, THAT Kat DeLorean!

Good thing we don't pay him by the minute or we'd be out of business by now. Tune in for more!

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David's not a car guy - he'll tell you cars are terrible investments. But his 1962 Dodge Lancer, nicknamed "The Dirt Mobile," became legendary on his college campus. Purchased for $350 through a dealer connection, this white 4-door with a slant-6 engine and 3-on-the-tree transmission accumulated trash up to the back seat level, bottles of Ripple wine, and a DIY black racing stripe painted during a drunken night with friends.

Episode Highlights:

• Learning to drive stick shift on a 3-speed column shifter
• Why he never changed the oil or cleaned the car (and wore it as a badge of honor)
• Blowing a hole in the muffler while learning to shift without the clutch
• College fraternity brothers as "duty-bound" chauffeurs before the Lancer
• Finding someone living in the car after selling it for $1 to "Fair Claire"
• From Dirt Mobile to PT Cruiser GT Turbo convertible - a 20th anniversary gift
• Why David suspects his wife increased his life insurance after the PT Cruiser purchase
• The safety ratings that made him question the "gift"

David shares candid stories of college life in the late 1960s, where freedom came with four doors and a manual transmission. Despite claiming he's "not a car person," his tales of the indestructible Chrysler slant-6 engine and later embracing a rare PT Cruiser GT convertible prove that even non-enthusiasts have automotive stories worth telling. From dust to dreams indeed.

Don't miss David's favorite episode is "Lessons in Classics – Richard’s Tale of Corvairs, Beetles, and a Lifetime of Learning" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/15271241-lessons-in-classics-richard-s-tale-of-corvairs-beetles-and-a-lifetime-of-learning

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