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Horsepower Heritage
SUPERVELOCE Part 2 with Peter Grimsdale
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":https://www.amazon.com/dp/1398513032/?bestFormat=true&k=superveloce%20how%20italian%20cars%20conquered%20the%20world&ref_=nb_s...
2025-12-17
39 min
Horsepower Heritage
SUPERVELOCE with Peter Grimsdale
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":https://www.amazon.com/dp/1398513032/?bestFormat=true&k=superveloce%20how%20italian%20cars%20conquered%20the%20world&ref_=nb_s...
2025-12-03
1h 03
Horsepower Heritage
Classics of Lebanon with Ahmad Fahs
"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. I...
2025-11-19
1h 02
Horsepower Heritage
Jim Busby: Born to Race
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.
2025-11-05
1h 54
Horsepower Heritage
Adventures in Baja (With Sal Fish, Curt LeDuc and More)
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 j...
2025-10-22
1h 15
OTSS Podcast
Maurice Merrick, Creator and Host of Horsepower Heritage (LIVE from Monterey Car Week)
Maurice Merrick from the “Horsepower Heritage” Podcast on “Only The Strong Survive”Maurice Merrick has turned his passion for all things automotive into the popular “Horsepower Heritage” podcast. Many automotive podcasts focus on car reviews or the latest unveils. However, Maurice takes a different approach, diving into the people and stories behind the machines. The result is a fascinating and in-depth look at modern car culture, its history and the many people behind it.Maurice is the perfect guest for this special episode of the “Only The Strong Survive” podcast made during Monterey Car Week. The week-long ce...
2025-10-09
36 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Spectacle of SEMA (With Tom Gattuso)
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 ev...
2025-10-08
56 min
Horsepower Heritage
Vintage Sportscars: History, Lore and Revival- with Max Minshull
"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: @pacificsportscarclubSUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSU...
2025-09-24
57 min
Horsepower Heritage
Inside Macchinissima (Encore)
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...
2025-09-17
1h 22
Horsepower Heritage
Manual Driving Academy (with Ahmed Raza)
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/...
2025-09-10
32 min
Horsepower Heritage
ONE of ONE with Ben Bertucci and So Naito
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, a...
2025-08-27
44 min
Horsepower Heritage
Mel Harder, President and General Manager of Laguna Seca Raceway
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:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSLOW BAJA V...
2025-08-15
1h 01
Horsepower Heritage
Abarth Adventures with Lincoln Small
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 a...
2025-08-06
1h 09
Horsepower Heritage
John Nikas: Racing, Writing and Rants
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 ca...
2025-07-23
1h 53
Horsepower Heritage
Blake Swingle: Learning the Trade
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...
2025-07-09
1h 05
Horsepower Heritage
Dolce e Veloce: A Celebration of Italian Cars
"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.comSUPPORT TH...
2025-06-25
30 min
Horsepower Heritage
Racing's Darkest Day: The 1955 Le Mans Disaster
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.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.c...
2025-06-13
26 min
Horsepower Heritage
Juan Diego Calle of CLASSIC.COM
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 Toy...
2025-06-11
53 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Birth of Le Mans
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-2025BECOME A PATRON:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage o...
2025-05-29
37 min
Horsepower Heritage
HEMI: Chrysler's Postwar Powerhouse
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:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritageFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comINSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritageHORSEPOWER HERITAGE is c...
2025-05-15
31 min
Horsepower Heritage
Hot Rod Mavericks with Tony Thacker
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:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritageFIND US ON THE WEB:
2025-04-30
1h 17
Horsepower Heritage
Fueling the Future (with Rob McGinnis of Prometheus Fuels)
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 fu...
2025-04-16
1h 01
Horsepower Heritage
The Concours Club (with Aaron Weiss)
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...
2025-04-02
1h 17
Horsepower Heritage
The Virtual Car Collection
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:...
2025-03-24
45 min
Horsepower Heritage
Magnificent Obsession (Encore)
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:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUBSCRIBE to Horsepower Heritage on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritageFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comINSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritageHORSEPOWER HERITAGE is created, p...
2025-03-05
17 min
Horsepower Heritage
Chris Jacobs Keeps on Haulin'
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:https://mavtv.com/...
2025-02-19
1h 08
Horsepower Heritage
The Grand Palais Auction (with Eric Minoff of Bonham's Cars)
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 fin...
2025-02-05
1h 05
Horsepower Heritage
Alex Porter of Bring a Trailer
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 Porter was such a fan of the website that he joined the team. He's seen it all as Bring a Trailer has grown, and in this episode, Alex shares his insights on the dynamics of buying and selling, trends in the marketplace, and how to craft a successful listing. Alex and Maurice also discuss the phenomenon of "Power Sellers", th...
2025-01-22
1h 00
Horsepower Heritage
Dan Gurney: The All-American Racer (with Kip Cyprus and Justin Gurney)
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. Gurney raced for the Arciero Brothers, Luigi Chinetti's North American Racing Team, Ferrari, Brabham, BRM and Porsche before teaming up with Carroll Shelby to found All American Racers in 1964.Gurney was always seeking out men of motorsport at the top of their game: he collaborated with Colin Chapman of Lotus, engine maestro Harry Weslake, and the ambitious cadre at...
2024-12-18
53 min
Horsepower Heritage
Ferrari 330 GTC: The Story of a Thoroughbred
The rearing horse emblem of Ferrari is meant to suggest a taut, muscular thoroughbred, straining at the reins, snorting and ready to bolt.After all, that's what you want in a race horse: and pure specimen on the edge of control. And for years, that's what Ferrari's customers got when they were handed the keys of a new road car- under that sexy coachwork was a race-bred machine.But there came a time when the firm's patrons wanted more refinement and sophistication. That car came in 1966 as the Ferrari 330 GTC. Soon it was proclaimed the finest...
2024-12-06
1h 14
Slow Baja
Maurice Merrick On The Slow Baja Vintage Expedition
In this episode, Maurice Merrick, who hosts the fabulous Horsepower Heritage Podcast, joined me to discuss his experience on the Fall 2024 Slow Baja Vintage Expedition. Maurice and Slow Baja Vintage Expedition alum Derek Boycks drove Derek's 1996 Land Rover Discovery. Upon arrival in Mexico, we stopped to procure our F.M.M. Visas; Maurice was deported because he forgot to bring his passport. We resolved that issue quickly and got Maurice across the border and back on the road. Just before we arrived at Rancho La Bellota, they drove over a rock and tore a hole in their...
2024-12-02
59 min
Horsepower Heritage
TALES from the JUNKYARD with Jonas Lach and Daniel Harrison
Let us take you inside one of the most bizarre classic car auctions ever: RM Sotheby's JUNKYARD Auction (AKA the Rudi Klein Collection). For decades, the reclusive Mr. Klein tucked away scores of desirable European sports cars. His Los Angeles salvage yard, "Porche Foreign Auto", was known for harboring hundreds of rare machines behind its walls, many of which had met with an untimely end- smashed seemingly beyond repair. But the decades of dry storage paid off, because most went far beyond their one-time scrap value in what was certainly one of the most unlikely auctions in t...
2024-11-20
1h 16
Horsepower Heritage
Bob Gurr: Designing Dreams
Although he had a legendary career as a Disney Imagineer, Bob Gurr originally trained in automotive design. In his youth, Bob was a hot rodder and custom guy. He attended Art Center and was hired by Ford Motor Company before deciding to leave Detroit and make his living back in California, helping to conceive and build an entirely new world of wonders called Disneyland...but he's never lost his love of cars. Recently Bob sat down with Maurice (and Bobby Green of The Old Crow Speed Shop) to look back on his lifelong fascination with ca...
2024-06-05
1h 13
Horsepower Heritage
Sinuhe Xavier: Tranquilo Trails
The wide open spaces of the American West- especially the deserts- have always held a special appeal. Sinuhe Xavier knows this well. He's explored thousands of square miles, mostly in Land Rovers, while at the same time writing, photographing and filming the landscape and its secrets. He's skied professionally, ridden motorcycles in South America, crossed Morocco in a 4x4, and directed many television commercials to pay the bills. But it always comes back to wanderlust and the next adventure. In this episode, Maurice talks overlanding and other things with Sinuhe (and his son...
2024-05-08
1h 32
Horsepower Heritage
The Mark Smith Auction Preview with David Gooding
The late Mark Smith was a prolific automobile collector who sadly passed awaysuddenly in 2022. Mark was a true connoisseur who valued authentic, distinctive machines.His vast collection of original, unrestored cars will be sold by Gooding & Company on April 7, 2023. In this episode, Maurice sits down with Gooding & Company founder David Gooding to discuss some of the highlights of the sale.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageFOLLOW THE MARK SMITH AUCTION:https://www.goodingco.com/auction/estate-of-mark-smith-auction/
2023-03-24
51 min
Horsepower Heritage
Crossover Episode! with The Ignition Podcast
Maurice is joined by Harry Phypers, host of The Ignition Podcast, for a look behind the scenes of both shows as well as a friendly little competition of the Best of British and American cars from the Ford Model A V-8 to the McLaren F1.The Ignition Podcast aims to inspire people to do more through their cars- to explore what's possible creatively and professionally in the automotive industry. Harry interviews racing drivers, CEOs and others who've followed that mindset and found success.THE IGNITION PODCAST:https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2022-10-19
36 min
Horsepower Heritage
Behind the Lens of Ed Justice, Jr.
Ed Justice, Jr. is a longtime motorsport photographer whose family has been involved in racing for over seventy years. Their story begins in the midwest before World War II where Ed's father and two uncles, Zeke and Gus, built a midget racer. Eventually they moved to Southern California where they built race cars for Frank Kurtis of Kurtis-Kraft and soon became the entrepreneurs behind the Justice Brothers brand of oil additives, lubricants and other products. Justice Brothers sponsored the winning car at the 1950 Indy 500 and the company's red, white and blue logo has been worn b...
2022-05-18
59 min
Horsepower Heritage
Classical Mastery: David Brown Automotive
After a long and successful career as a heavy equipment manufacturer and serial entrepreneur, car enthusiast David Brown set out to create something different: he took all the things he loves about classic automobiles and combined them with modern comfort, safety and reliability. The result was a car called the Speedback GT. Following this ethos, David Brown then approached the classic Mini in the same way. They call it the "Mini Remastered": All the genius of Alec Issigonis' original design but painstakingly handcrafted for today.In this episode Maurice talks with Michelle Gay of David B...
2022-04-06
41 min
Horsepower Heritage
Devin Sportscars with Kevin Callahan
In the late 1940s, a maverick named Bill Devin caught the racing bug and soon decided he could build his own world-class sports car using the new miracle material of fiberglass. By 1955 the Devin became a popular choice for club racing and custom builds. Now the Devin legacy has been passed on to Kevin Callahan, a Pennsylvania enthusiast who is breathing new life into this classic American sports car. Kevin talks with Maurice about the fascinating past and promising future of the brand.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage
2022-02-23
34 min
Horsepower Heritage
Valkyrie Racing Returns
Renee and Christina Brinkerhoff of Valkyrie Racing are back to tell the story of their December journey to Antarctica and the epic run in their specially-prepared Porsche 356 across the glaciers. There were definitely some challenges along the way, but Valkyrie never takes the easy road.HEY! You can win a fully restored Porsche 356 and help Valkyrie Gives aid trafficked women and children at risk worldwide. Use the code HORSEPOWER150 with your entry.https://omaze.com/winthisporscheSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage
2022-02-09
44 min
Horsepower Heritage
Around the World in a 928
Ever take a break from your everyday life to make a long road trip? Well, Philippe Delaporte and his sons Thibault and Baudouin have become experts in this pursuit. And their choice of car is surprising: a 1989 Porsche 928GT. Here's the 64,000km story of a supercar, three Frenchmen, and a world of beauty, gearheads and goodwill (and a few hiccups along the way).SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE...
2022-01-26
57 min
Horsepower Heritage
Bobby Green: Old Crow Speed Shop
Hot rods, belly tank racers, and antique Indy cars! Bobby Green is the mastermind behind a cottage industry blending historic preservation, nostalgia and vintage American iron. He established Old Crow Speed Shop almost twenty years ago in Burbank, California in order to have a sort of clubhouse for his fellow car enthusiasts, while simultaneously building his core business, 1933 Group- a collection of eleven unique restaurants and bars that pay tribute to early 20th Century Los Angeles. This episode is a fascinating tale that ties together the early years of car culture, imaginative enterprise and Americana.
2022-01-12
1h 15
Horsepower Heritage
A Look Back at Legends
In this, the last episode of the year, we'll take some time to look back at the lives and careers of some amazing figures from the world of motorsport who passed away in 2021. Don't forget to follow Horsepower Heritage on your favorite podcast app, and if you listen on Apple Podcasts, please take a minute and leave the show five stars and a quick review.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.com
2021-12-22
21 min
Horsepower Heritage
When Detroit Went to War
The unleashing of America's industrial might during World War II is almost unbelievable, and the auto industry held the key.In his critically acclaimed book "Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II", historian and author Arthur Herman unravels the complex story of how the sleeping giant of isolationist America was awakened to lead the free world against tyranny.On this, the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Herman revisits this history and specifically the work of Bill Knudsen, the General Motors executive who spearheaded "The Arsenal of Democracy".
2021-12-08
1h 00
Horsepower Heritage
The Adventures of Bud & Steve
This is the true story of the early days of motocross, desert racing and the making of some iconic films as told through the friendship of Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen, highlighting their exploits from Hollywood to Baja and beyond. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car...
2021-11-30
31 min
Horsepower Heritage
Magnificent Obsession
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. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and...
2021-11-25
19 min
Horsepower Heritage
RADwood! With Brad Brownell
Brad Brownell is an automotive writer and one of the co-founders of RADwood, a celebration of 80s and 90s machines and pop culture. Brad talks with Maurice about the origins of RADwood, "Rad-Era" nostalgia in the current car culture, and the upcoming RADwood SoCal which comes to Los Angeles on November 20.BONUS: We play "This or That: Which Car Would You Pick?", and Brad explains his wild Porsche Boxster gas-electric hybrid build.RADwood:https://www.radwood.comAutopia 2099:https://autopia2099.co...
2021-11-17
43 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Whaletail Project
In 1975, the Porsche 930 Turbo blew everyone away with performance, its wide body and that wild, outrageous rear spoiler that was nicknamed the "whale tail". Now, Porsche aficionado Johans Lamic has blown the Porsche world away once again, taking that iconic bit of aero kit and transforming it into a series of sculptures... nine different series of historic paint liveries with eleven individual pieces in each series. Johan talks with Maurice about his love of Porsche, how "The Whale Tail Project" was born, and how he crafts each piece.MORE AT:https...
2021-11-10
34 min
Horsepower Heritage
Valkyrie Racing
Reneé Brinkerhoff has raced her 1956 Porsche 356 coupe in the most grueling vintage events on six continents. Her adventures have taken her around the globe and allowed her experience the some of the best of humanity, but sadly also some of the worst. She was compelled to help victims of child trafficking and Project 356 was born. This December, she and her daughter Christina will drive Reneé's heavily modified Porsche across Antarctica to raise money for prevention, rescue and rehabilitation for thousands of children in five countries. This is the story of two strong women on a m...
2021-11-03
49 min
Horsepower Heritage
Gulf Racing: The Glory Years
The Orange and Blue of Gulf Racing is one of the most familiar liveries in motorsport. When Englishman John Wyer got together with a Texas oil executive named Grady Davis, they formed a fast friendship and a winning partnership, taking on Ferrari and the rest. From the Ford GT40 to the Mirage and Porsche 917K, this is the story behind the fast colors and fast cars that made history. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFind...
2021-10-27
20 min
Horsepower Heritage
Inside the Mind of Arash Farboud
The always fascinating Arash Farboud returns to Horsepower Heritage to talk about the challenges of building high-tech sports cars in a rapidly changing industry; his thoughts on entering the LeMans Hypercar Class; the convergence of cutting edge technologies; and his plans to help colonize the moon. SEE MORE AT:https://arashcars.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFind Horsepower Heritage on the web:https://horsepowerheritage.com
2021-10-21
51 min
Horsepower Heritage
The French Speed Connection with Eric Broutin
This one's all about vintage racing and the hunt for classic cars. Eric Broutin is a Parisian automobile broker specializing in vintage competition machinery and exotic performance cars. He's also one of the founders of the French Speed Connection racing team, which competes in various FIA-sanctioned vintage events throughout Europe. The French Speed Connection has campaigned a 1967 Chevrolet TransAm Series Camaro among other cars and in this episode, Eric and Maurice talk about the car business, what it takes to get into vintage racing, some of Eric's favorite automotive finds, and much more.SUPPORT T...
2021-10-13
48 min
Horsepower Heritage
Vintage Bikes with Paul D'Orleans
Paul D'Orleans is a writer, historian, filmmaker, curator and the founder of The Vintagent,a wildly successful online cultural repository of the history, lore, personalities and ephemera of motorcycling. In this episode Paul talks about his lifetime journey of motorcycle obsession and the machines and experiences along the way. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT THE VINTAGENT AT:https://thevintagent.comFind Horsepower Heritage on the...
2021-10-06
46 min
Horsepower Heritage
Henry Ford's Fight
Henry Ford's first Model T rolled off the assembly line on September 27, 1908, and over fifteen million were built in the following two decades. But before he changed the world with the Model T, Henry Ford had to fight a bizarre legal battle that threatened the entire automobile industry. This is the nearly-forgotten story of how Ford stood almost alone against powerful forces who tried to hold everything hostage.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comFIND HORSEPOWER...
2021-09-29
19 min
Horsepower Heritage
Donald Osborne: A Proper Motoring Gentleman
Donald Osborne is an automotive historian, writer, appraiser, and a regular on the hit show "Jay Leno's Garage" on CNBC. He's also the CEO of the Audrain Automobile Museum of Newport, Rhode Island. A life-long car enthusiast with an impressive resume and a wealth of knowledge, Donald talks to Maurice about this year's Audrain Concours and Motor Week and gives his insights on some landmarks in automotive history. ATTEND THE CONCOURS:https://www.audrainconcours.comSUPPORT THE POD:
2021-09-22
45 min
Horsepower Heritage
Tales of the Camel Trophy with Nick Dimbleby
Veteran photographer Nick Dimbleby has worked on many automotive campaigns and he's travelled to over 80 countries to shoot everything from jet fighters in action to undersea pipeline construction. His credits include work for Aston Martin, Bentley and Jaguar, but his love for all things Land Rover has been life-changing. A veteran of four Camel Trophy events, Nick is the author of a exhaustively researched new book entitled "Camel Trophy: The Definitive History". Buy "Camel Trophy: The Definitive History":https://porterpress.co.uk/products/camel-trophy-classic-edition?_pos=2&_sid=6056617d1&_ss=r
2021-09-15
59 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Ferrari F40: Enzo's Last Stand
Enzo Ferrari built his cars to race and win- but when he lost full control of his company, they slowly began to lose their competition-bred character.In his final days, Enzo Ferrari ensured the creation of the last car that would ever be built with his personal guidance- the raw, uncompromising, 200 mile per hour F40- and he trusted one man to help him.This is the story of Enzo's last stand. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:
2021-09-08
18 min
Horsepower Heritage
Speed King: The Mickey Thompson Story
He witnessed the birth of hot rodding, helped invent the sport of drag racing, became the fastest man on land, and took on every challenge he ever saw. This is the incredible and tragic story of the one and only Mickey Thompson.Horsepower Heritage is a different kind of automotive podcast! It's all about the people and stories behind the machines.Don't forget to follow the show, share it with your friends, tap that 5-star rating and leave a review.SUPPORT THE POD:
2021-09-02
26 min
Horsepower Heritage
Icons of the 80s
The 1980s was hard on the car industry after the oil crises of the prior decade. American cars struggled, Japanese cars got popular with millions of new owners, and the Germans were finding out that the United States would soon be their most important market. It made for some memorable cars that have now become 80s icons. SUPPORT THE PODCAST:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comVISIT OUR WEBSITE:https://horsepowerheritage.com
2021-08-25
28 min
Horsepower Heritage
HOT LAP: Pebble Beach Preview
The 2021 Pebble Beach Concours takes place Sunday, August 15. If you've never been to the concours, absolutely has to be on your bucket list of car events.Pebble Beach is the greatest gathering of rare and significant automobiles in the world- a once per year open air museum where you may get to see cars that you'll never have the chance to see in person ever again.Here's a preview of the featured classes this year and a little history...and because the exact cars in attendance are kept secret until the concours, some predictions...
2021-08-11
19 min
Horsepower Heritage
Ferrari Dreams
In 1961, Ferrari entered the mid-engine era of Formula One cars. They were a little late to the game but the Tipo 156 vindicated itself in dramatic fashion, with Phil Hill winning the Driver's Championship that year. But once the 156 was done on the circuit, Ferrari destroyed every chassis… eight in total.And yet dreams do persist.Brandon Hegedus is a car builder from Calgary Canada who singlehandedly built a stunning 1962 iteration of the Ferrari Tipo 156 in his garage. In this episode, Brandon walks us through the history of the Tipo 156 and what it took to repl...
2021-08-04
1h 13
Horsepower Heritage
Bart Kuykens
Ghostly, atmospheric, and almost dreamlike: these words begin to describe the imagery created by Belgian photographer Bart Kuykens, who is a longtime Porsche enthusiast and the creator of the seven-book photo collection, "A FLAT SIX LOVE AFFAIR". Bart talks with Maurice about his journey into photography, the challenges of celebrity and high-end lens work, and of course his passion for the Porsche brand, having owned over twenty-five examples over the years. He's currently rocking a 1970 911 Hot Rod. Bart's work can be seen and purchased through the links below. SUPPORT THE POD:
2021-07-28
44 min
Horsepower Heritage
Collector Myron Vernis
The odd, obscure, and overlooked cars of the world are what fascinates Ohio car collector Myron Vernis. In this interview, Myron shares his thoughts on a wide range of cars, from the Porsche 356 and Alfa Romeo Montreal to the Bathtub Nash and the Studebaker Avanti. Myron is also the co-author of a new high-quality book about cars produced for the Japanese Domestic market, a subject that hasn't been given its due attention- until now.There's something for every car enthusiast in this episode, whether your tastes are American, European or Japanese. Follow M...
2021-07-21
1h 09
Horsepower Heritage
Behind the Scenes News
Here's a quick update on how the massive overhaul of Apple Podcasts affected many shows in the library. You've probably noticed that the Apple Podcasts app looks very different now, and it's gained a whole lot of convenience and utility for users... but there were still bugs when it was released in late April. You may have noticed problems as a user. But for podcasters, but was an absolute nightmare!All through the month of May, weird things were happening: shows disappeared. Episodes went into oblivion. Downloads plummeted by 30 per cent. ...
2021-07-17
02 min
Horsepower Heritage
Pacto: A Passion For The Craft
One day Danilo Coto decided to make his own period-correct motorcycle helmet. Eleven years later, his company, Pacto, hand-crafts the finest, most authentic line of replica racing helmets from the prewar era through the mid 1960s. Pacto helmets, boots and other goods are now cherished by vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. This is the story of how Danilo turned his passion for the craft into the company of his dreams.Visit Pacto on the web at:https://www.pacto-store.comInstagram: htt...
2021-07-14
51 min
Horsepower Heritage
How The Fuse Was Lit
A deep dive into many of the discoveries and innovations that eventually reached critical mass and gave birth to the motorized era. It's a fascinating story with twists and turns you won't believe, and it goes literally from the ground up.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageMUSIC CREDITS:"Old Road" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4159-old-roadLicense: https://filmmusic.i...
2021-07-07
23 min
Horsepower Heritage
HOT LAP: A Supercar Story
Supercar owners get a bad rap: we've all seen those viral videos of them showing off, driving dangerously and causing a scene. But here's the story of some supercar owners that are all about spreading good vibes and giving back. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2021-06-30
17 min
Horsepower Heritage
Wagons, Ho!
Here's the story of the American station wagon- a car that was once nearly indispensable but is now nearly extinct. From its curious origin in England to the Old West to the Jet Age and beyond, the station wagon has carried families and friends, tools and supplies, camping gear and Christmas trees. As the pioneers said, "Wagons, Ho!"SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageMUSIC CREDITS:"Oh, Susanna" by S...
2021-06-23
23 min
Horsepower Heritage
Baja Tales With Michael Emery
Toyotas, tacos, tequila and dust: Veteran Baja California wanderer Michael Emery, host of the Slow Baja podcast, talks about his long love affair with the landscape, culture and vibes of this arid peninsula known for its off-road racing, overland travel and the laid-back pace we all seem to yearn for at one time or another.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSlow Baja on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2021-06-16
1h 03
Horsepower Heritage
Cars We Love To Hate
There are many stinkers in automotive history. Here's a nauseating sample of some cars that may have been a commercial success, but were critical flops.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageMUSIC CREDITS:"Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Funk In The Trunk", "Pop Rocks" and "It's Not Over 'Til The Bossa Nova" by S...
2021-06-09
20 min
Horsepower Heritage
HOT LAP: The Turbine Cars
Here's the mid-century modern story of the cars with a jet engine... like we were promised in all those magazines and movies. The Rover JET-1, the GM Firebirds, and the Chrysler Turbine Car were supposed to be the future. But it was a future that didn't happen. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://www.modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageShow NotesThe gas turbine engine revolutionized aviation. Frank Whittle, the father of Great...
2021-06-02
13 min
Horsepower Heritage
Jackie Stewart: The Driver's Champion
Three-time Formula one Champion Jackie Stewart saw his friends die on the track. This is the true story of what he did about it.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageRace Against Dementia is driven to raise money to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research. Donate now:https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/"Bittersweet" by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet https://filmmusic...
2021-05-26
26 min
Horsepower Heritage
Hypercar Builder Arash Farboud
Arash Farboud is an entrepreneur and technology innovator who builds bespoke supercars and hypercars from his state-of-the-art Arash Motorcar Company facility in Newmarket, Suffolk, England. In this episode, he discusses automotive performance, design and construction and reflects on his journey as a car builder. See more at http://arashcars.comSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://modelcitizendiecast.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Po...
2021-05-19
30 min
Horsepower Heritage
HOT LAP: The Long-Lost Lamborghini
In 1969, Paramount Pictures made a certain orange Lamborghini Miura world-famous in four minutes of movie magic. The car was in the opening sequence of "The Italian Job" starring Michael Caine. But after the film wrapped, the car disappeared for nearly fifty years. Here's the story of how it was found.Support our Sponsor:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesomehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license
2021-05-12
16 min
Horsepower Heritage
Royce Rumsey- A Life of Autos, Art and Design
Royce Rumsey is an industrial designer, automotive photographer and lifelong car enthusiast.Maurice talks with Royce about his early influences, the design of everything from the Porsche 356 to the '64 Buick Riviera, Royce's unlikely career directions, his passion for photography, and more.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://modelcitizendiecast.com Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2021-05-05
1h 19
Horsepower Heritage
HOT LAP: The Beverly Hills Speedway
The forgotten story of the Beverly Hills Speedway, where some of America's greatest racing machines were forged... and where the fates of men were made and lost.SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://modelcitizendiecast.comMUSIC CREDITS:"You Forgot to Remember" by Irving Berlin Performed by John McCormackPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Red Hot Mama" by Bud Cooper, Fred Rose and Gilbert WellsPerformed by Sophie TuckerPublic Domainhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"The International R...
2021-04-28
09 min
Horsepower Heritage
How They Saved BMW
The true story of how BMW nearly disappeared, only to come back from the brink and become "The Ultimate Driving Machine".Support Our Sponsor:http://modelcitizendiecast.comDavid E. Davis, Jr. Quotation courtesy Car and Driver Magazinehttps://www.caranddriver.comMUSIC CREDITS:Schubert Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200(Public Domain)https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Dark Times" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3611-dark-times https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Bushwick Tarantella" By...
2021-04-21
25 min
Horsepower Heritage
Phil Toledano
Peer into the fascinating mind of Phil Toledano: An artist, photographer and contrarian car collector who's driven by an obsession with design and the rare automotive gems of the 70s and 80s- think Group B, small production Italian sports cars, and curiously, Eastern Bloc spacesuits for sale on the internet. Check out Phil's Instagram accounts:@misterenthusiast @vivabastardo@mrtoledanoSupport our Sponsor:http://modelcitizendiecast.comInstagram: @modelcitizendiecastSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2021-04-07
43 min
Horsepower Heritage
A Tale Of Two Cobras
Two Shelby Cobra owners share their stories of owning America's greatest sports car.First, a largely original 289 car and then a restored 427 car with racing history. If you like American muscle, you're in for a treat.Support our Sponsor:http://www.modelcitizendiecast.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Darkslide" by BThttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/"Surf Shimmy" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmy https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"A Message" by JahzzarCourtesy Free Music Archivehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
2021-03-24
25 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Donald Healey Story
A deep dive into the life of bomber pilot, racing driver, engineer and sportscar builder Donald Healey and the story of the legendary machines he created.Follow us on Instagram: @horsepowerheritageMUSIC CREDITS:Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op. 18https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Carry On Bach" by Paul Arden-Taylorhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"It's a Long Way to Tipperary" by Albert Farringtonhttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Rock...
2021-03-03
35 min
Horsepower Heritage
Events You Must See in 2021
Here's a twelve-month calendar of awesome automotive and motorcycle happenings for the year ahead.LINKS:https://www.rmsothebys.comhttps://www.gpicerace.comhttps://www.ameliaconcours.comhttps://revivalcycles.comhttps://www.rodshows.comhttps://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.comhttps://www.retromobile.comhttps://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/https://www.pebblebeachconcours.nethttps://www.sonomaspeedfestival.comhttps://www.theraceofgentlemen.comhttps://www.hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/https://www.regentstreetmotorshow.comhttps://www.veterancarrun.comhttps://www.mamatriedshow.com
2021-01-06
26 min
Horsepower Heritage
Kip Cyprus- Part Two
Continuing from last week, Kip and Maurice discuss the history and appeal of four special cars from Kip's collection. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE!Instagram: @horsepowerheritageYouTube: Horsepower HeritageEmail: horsepowerheritage@gmail.comSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-12-09
30 min
Horsepower Heritage
Kip Cyprus- Part One
Kip Cyprus' car collection is unlike many others: all the cars are driven. Maurice talks with Kip about the evolution of his collecting, the cars he's restored with passion, and the magic of the car hobby.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!modelcitizendiecast.comInstagram: @modelcitizendiecastSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-12-02
55 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Cold War Car
The Trabant was an ugly, slow, smoky, miserable little car. But it was also the ticket to freedom.SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW!The Curtain Rises by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5007-the-curtain-risesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"The Chamber" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4486-the-chamberLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Enigma" Variations, Op. 36, By Edward Elgar(Public Domain)https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/"State Anthem of the USSR" by Alexander Alexandrov(Public D...
2020-11-25
21 min
Horsepower Heritage
Five Motorsport Events To See Before You Die
Maurice tells you about five race events you really should check out... before you "check out".Please subscribe, rate and leave a review!Help Restore Bonneville Speedway:www.savethesalt.orgSupport the Ralph Hudson Scholarship Fund:www.scta-bni.orgMusic Credits:"Celtic Warrior" by Damiano Baldonihttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Hero Down" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-down...
2020-11-18
23 min
Horsepower Heritage
Mark Foster
Mark Foster is a car enthusiast, general aviation pilot and President of the Lyon Air Museum in Orange County, California. Maurice talks with Mark about vintage airplanes, classic cars, and the great collection at the Lyon Air Museum.Support our sponsor:modelcitizendiecast.comInstagram: @modelcitizendiecastThanks to the Lyon Air Museum!lyonairmuseum.comInstagram: @lyonairmuseumMark Foster's Instagram: @markrfosterSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-11-06
1h 15
Horsepower Heritage
The Men Who Built General Motors
The incredible origin story of one of the world's most successful carmakers.Support our sponsor:modelcitizendiecast.comMusic Credits:"Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin 1899 piano roll(Public Domain)https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Chinese Blues"Lyric by Fred D. Moore/Music by Oscar Gardner. 1916 piano roll by George Gershwin(Public Domain)https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside" by John H. Glover-Kind1907 piano roll(Public Domain)https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain...
2020-10-28
27 min
Horsepower Heritage
Jake Krotje, The Flying Dutchman- Part Two
Jake Krotje is a master metal shaper, fabricator and restorer who's worked on some of the world's finest automobiles. In Part Two, he talks about UNIMOGs, his own product visions and inspirations for the future, the beauty of fine coachwork, and gives us a glimpse of what it's like to work the metal.Follow Jake Krotje on Instagram: @theflyingdutchmancoSupport our Sponsor: modelcitizendiecast.com / Instagram: @modelcitizendiecastSupport the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-10-21
42 min
Horsepower Heritage
Jake Krotje, The Flying Dutchman- Part One
Jake Krotje is a master metal shaper, fabricator and restorer who's worked on some of the world's most valuable cars. In this episode Jake shares his experiences working in fine coachbuilding, custom cars, motorcycles, and more. Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-10-14
44 min
Horsepower Heritage
Horsepower Heritage is now on Amazon Music
Horsepower Heritage is now available on Amazon Music! If you're already a Prime member, it's included in your membership. Just go to Amazon Music on your computer or mobile device and type "Horsepower Heritage" in the search bar. Just another great way to enjoy!Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-10-07
00 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Dream Car Challenge
Six cars, six categories, and a suitcase of money. What would be in your dream car collection?Visit our Sponsors:Model Citizen Diecast: http://modelcitizendiecast.comUnion Motorcycle Classics: http://unionmotorcycle.comMUSIC CREDITS: "Man's Best Friend" by FounderApple/iMovie Soundtracks(Royalty Free)Virginia ListonEvil Minded BluesWritten by Virginia Liston (1890-1932)Performed by Virginia Liston (vocals), unknown (cornet), unknown (banjo), unknown (piano)Recording date: Chicago 29 May 1926
2020-09-30
21 min
Horsepower Heritage
Julia LaPalme
Photojournalist and avid motorcyclist Julia LaPalme talks about riding, photography, and finding her niche.Find Julia on Instagram @julialapalmephotoSupport our sponsors:Model Citizen Diecast: http://modelcitizendiecast.comUnion Motorcycle Classics: http://unionmotorcycle.comMusic Credits:"Man's Best Friend" by FounderApple/iMovie Soundtracks(Royalty Free)Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-09-23
50 min
Horsepower Heritage
Land Rover: The Accidental Icon
How a world war, a pair of visionary brothers, and a legion of adventurers made the Land Rover a timeless icon.Visit our Sponsors:Model Citizen Diecast: http://modelcitizendiecast.comUnion Motocycle Classics: http://unionmotorcycle.comMusic Credits:"Man's Best Friend" by FounderApple/iMovie Soundtracks(Royalty Free)Newsreel: "The War Ends In Europe" (Public Domain)National Archives and Records Administration - ARC 38936, LI 208-UN-29A - Series: Motion Picture Films from "United News" Newsreels, compiled 1942 - 1945."King Cotton", John Philip Sousa...
2020-09-16
21 min
Horsepower Heritage
Air-Cooled Porsches with John Benton & Kevin Lynch- Part Two
Kevin and John discuss their collaboration on several Porsche projects; John explains how a fire devastated his shop but the Porsche community rose to the occasion; Kevin tells us about his efforts to pass the torch with a venture called "Wolfpack 901". Follow John on Instagram: @bentonperformanceFollow Kevin on Instagram: @kevin.lynchFollow Our Sponsors:modelcitizendiecast.comunionmotorcycle.comMisc. Music Credits:"Man's Best Friend" by FounderApple/iMovie Soundtracks(Royalty Free)Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the P...
2020-09-09
40 min
Horsepower Heritage
Air-Cooled Porsches with John Benton & Kevin Lynch- Part One
John Benton is the owner of Benton Performance, a premier builder of vintage Porsches. Kevin Lynch is a Porsche collector and enthusiast.Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-09-02
22 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Car the Devil Tried to Destroy
The story of a man who may have invented the first real car, and the people who tried to destroy it.The Marcus Carhttps://www.technischesmuseum.at/object/marcus-wagen-1888-1889https://www.asme.org/about-asme/engineering-history/landmarks/203-siegfried-marcus-carMusic Credits:Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3, Op 37, 1st Mvt.Davis High School Symphony Orchestra2008 Wennberg Music Festival (Creative Commons License)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/Johann Strauss II, Viennese Blood, Op 354Unknown Performance(Public Domain)L...
2020-08-26
14 min
Horsepower Heritage
Basem Wasef- Part Two
Automotive journalist and producer Basem Wasef talks the Tesla Cybertruck, the new Land Rover Defender, the Porsche Taycan, the legacy of Stirling Moss and much more.Instagram: @basemwasefBooks by Basem Wasef:Legendary Racecarshttps://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Race-Cars-Basem-Wasef/dp/0760335486Legendary Motorcycleshttps://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Motorcycles-Stories-Roberts-Motorcycling/dp/0760330700Speed Read- Supercarhttps://www.amazon.com/Speed-Read-Supercar-Technology-Exciting/dp/0760362912/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S3S5EZ3PQPB&dchild=1&keywords=speed+read+supercar&qid=1596961853&s=books&sprefix=speed+read+sup%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-1Check...
2020-08-19
38 min
Horsepower Heritage
Basem Wasef- Part One
Automotive journalist and producer Basem Wasef talks about a life spent driving great cars, breaking into the motoring press, the importance of racing, and why carmakers need to build strong character into their products.Instagram: @basemwasefBooks by Basem Wasef:Legendary Racecarshttps://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Race-Cars-Basem-Wasef/dp/0760335486Legendary Motorcycleshttps://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Motorcycles-Stories-Roberts-Motorcycling/dp/0760330700Speed Read- Supercarhttps://www.amazon.com/Speed-Read-Supercar-Technology-Exciting/dp/0760362912/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S3S5EZ3PQPB&dchild=1&keywords=speed+read+supercar&qid=1596961853&s=books&sprefix=speed+read+...
2020-08-09
36 min
Horsepower Heritage
The Birth of the Automobile
A king's carriage, an emporer's toy, a soldier's contraption. Steam and oil and sweat and toil. Learn about the long road we travelled to make the automobile a reality.YouTube LinksPhillip II's Royal Coachhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V07t3DtPskMCugnot's Steam Tractorhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3p55J-VA5kJames Watt's Steam Enginehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_SZtGJJ7Yo&t=66sOtto Engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09...
2020-07-30
20 min
Horsepower Heritage
Welcome to Horsepower Heritage
If you're into internal combustion, you've come to the right place! Horsepower Heritage launches in August, 2020. Subscribe now and don't miss it.Support the showHELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!
2020-07-30
01 min