Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

Growing up in the GDR, Daniel Lucas dreamed of a BMW 318 / E30. Today he drives a BMW 320 convertible and aims for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Hear his story of classic cars, BMW bikes and the magic of driving. Listen now to Classic Heart! BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jprathgen⁠  and  ⁠@classicdriver Do you have an exciting s...

Jay Ward is Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios and was responsible for making the ‘Cars’ films that we all love. As a Jury member at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, he also has a second dream job. And his (crazy) collection of vehicles includes a BMW R 90 superbike. Jay Ward on Instagram @eastbay_j BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Cl...

BMW & BMX are Maxime Cassagne's great passions. Maxime owns a number of unusual classic BMWs and is also an outstanding BMX flatland rider. He combines both passions at his repurposed fire station in the south of France and shares them with the community. Maxime Cassagne on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/maxcassagne/   BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠   JP Rathgen and Cl...

Max Heidegger modified BMW 2002 engines for racing cars in the 1970s. Max talks about this legendary era of motor sport and how he won Le Mans. As you can imagine, his son Jakob enjoyed a fascinating childhood. Max Heidegger and Jakob Heidegger on Instagram @maxheideggerag BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jprathgen⁠  and  ⁠@classicdriver D...

Bernd Grebenauis a true BMW enthusiast. In 1987, he bought his dream car: a brand-new BMW E30 convertible in Alpinweiß. Little did he know that it would become a design icon and a lifelong companion. Still in its original condition, it embodies everything that makes BMW legendary: pure driving pleasure, timeless design, and reliability. "Like a fine whisky —still going strong," says Bern...

We are celebrating 50 years of the BMW 3 Series with a great story. Frank Kohn discovered his dream car as a child: the BMW M3 Compact E36. Unfortunately it was a prototype that never made it into series production. So Frank built it himself! His brother, Tom, shares his passion. Together they own 43 BMWs. Frank Kohn on Instagram @m3_compact Tom Kohn on Instagram @tom_kohn89 BMW Group Classic on I...

Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his unforgettable BMW story! When he was just 23, the iconic BMW 1600 was Schwarzenegger's pride and joy. And in 2023, he starred in the BMW i Vision Dee commercial, showcasing his enthusiasm for electric mobility and BMW's visionary innovation. Explore all this and other fascinating path-crossing between Arnold Schwarzenegger and BMW in this episode. Arnold Sc...

Surrounded by classic BMW cars all day long - that's Frank Menton's life. He talks to JP Rathgen about his responsibility as a BMW Classic Partner. The family business became an official BMW partner back in 1932. Frank also talks about his ‘non-collection’ of models including a BMW M635 CSi, a BMW 700 Coupé and a BMW 3200 CS, among others. Frank Menton on Instagram @menton_automobilcenter...

Baron Dominique Moorkens talks to us about the madcap days of 1970s motor sport. Baron Moorkens competed in rallies and 24-hour races in his BMW 02 after clocking off from work. He has been friends with Jacky Ickx – who later became a legendary BMW works driver – since childhood. BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jprathgen⁠  and  ⁠@classicd...

Which vintage clock goes with which classic BMW? JP Rathgen discusses the best styles and the perfect match with Thomas Bachmann and Joram Scher. They take a close look at the BMW Z1, BMW Z8, MINI and Concept BMW Skytop. Bachmann & Scher on Instagram @bachmannscher BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jprathgen⁠  and  ⁠@classicdriver Do yo...

JP Rathgen and guests celebrate the best of 2024 in the Classic Heart studio. The season-closing episode is all about magical BMW moments, curious races and incredible repair projects. The Lap of Honour 2024 features personal highlights from Katarina Kyvalova, Simon Kidston, Sreten, Jason Cammisa and Neil Clifford. Katarina Kyvalova on Instagram @ kkyvalova Simon Kidston on Instagram @simonkidston...

Classic Heart's guest Duccio Lopresto gives us a personal insight into his exciting work. His career is no coincidence: even as a child, he regularly attended the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este and presented his father Corrado Lopresto's outstanding car collection. In this episode of Classic Heart, find out all about this and his favourite cars. Duccio Lopresto on Instagram @duccio.lopresto BMW...

Car collector Paolo Milini was driving along Italian country roads in his BMW Z8 on a special mission: to plan the Prelude Tour for the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. For more stories from Paolo Milini and his unusual family business, check out this episode. Paolo Milini on Instagram @spaziothebox.it BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jpr...

Emil Andersson discovered his love for the brand as a passanger in the back seat of his father's BMW 5 Series (E34). Today, the Swede owns an E28 5 Series and an M5. Emil loves a good equipment feature, a six-cylinder engine and the new BMW M2 Coupé. He talks about driving go-karts as a child, meeting up with friends to drift and (accidentally) painting his house in the colours of his BMW M5. Watc...

Fabrizio Giugiaro developed the BMW Nazca M12 concept supercar - at the age of just 25 - as a worthy successor to the BMW M1 designed by his brilliant father and Italdesign founder Giorgetto Giugiaro. Together, the two have made design history with creations ranging from the DeLorean to the Vision 2030 electric car. Fabrizio Giugiaro tells us the remarkable and entertaining story. Fabrizio Giugiar...

Maximilian Chester comes up with a name for his BMW 7 Series with J.P., raves about BMW Z8 headlights and says he prefers not to have a passenger. He explains how he discovered his love of cars through gaming and now reaches 1.6 million followers on Instagram with his entertaining videos as Pwuf Talks Cars.  Maximilian Chester on Instagram @pwuftalkscars BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassi...

Tom Osterwald aka tomsdrive takes time out to explain why the BMW 5 Series (E60) and 7 Series (E65) are still looking so modern. He also provides insights into how his job as a content creator works, what the best cities for car spotting are, what current trends interest him and why the price of a car is so important to him. Tom Osterwald on Instagram @tomsdrive BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@b...

Wes Young explains why he owns two BMW 3.0 CSL (E9) classics, how his BMW 5 Series (E12) came to Australia from Africa and why BMW is so popular in the car scene Down Under.  Do you have an intriguing story to tell about classic BMW cars? Then send us an email to bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de with some brief details about yourself and the great things you have experienced with a classic BMW. Portra...

Mechanic Dee Fragos has been repairing cars since he was 13 years old and used to get the spare parts he needed by bus. He talks about his original classic Mini pick-up, why Mini pick-ups are a little known secret and very rare today, how he was almost born in his grandfather’s Mini and how he went on an incredible tour to celebrate the brand’s 60th birthday. Dee Fragos on Instagram @minipickupint...

Georgia Peck has a real MINI love story to tell. Brimming with adventure, she also tells us how she races motorcycles at the Malle Mile Festival, why she is fascinated by the BMW R 80 G/S and what wing walking feels like. Plus she explains how she renovated a BMW 2002 with her company Aubrey Peck and organized the memorial service for Stirling Moss. Georgia Peck on Instagram @peckyg BMW Group Clas...

George Bamford talks about how he shares a passion for cars with his father Lord Bamford and where they differ, how he built up his own collection, why he bought two BMW Alpina B12 Coupé as his first cars and why he loves his BMW Z1. He tells us which cars could be the next icons, what has made his Tyre Kicker Club so legendary, why he likes unusual things and how his Bamford Watch Department fulf...

The day after the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2024, Simon Kidston talks enthusiastically about what the event was like. He provides fascinating insights into every part of the Concorso, recounts the best stories about the vehicles and explains how the atmosphere manages to be so exclusive and relaxed at the same time. This episode is also available as a YouTube video. Simon Kidston on...

Tariq Chip Moosa explains why classic BMWs are so important in the car scene, what BMW means to him personally, how he built his award-winning BMW 3.0 CS (E9) and how his company Chicanos Customs has become the largest in the region. Tariq Chip Moosa on Instagram @chip_moosa/ Chicanos Customs on Instagram @chicanos.customs/ BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Drive...

Racing driver Katarina Kyvalova tells us how the BMW Z3 M Coupé sparked her racing fever and which iconic female drivers inspired her. She gives great insights into the world of classic motor sport, shares her personal experiences and offers us a preview of the upcoming events in her diary, like the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. Katarina Kyvalova on Insta...

Sean Myers from Precision Sport raves about his classic BMW 3 Series (E36). He tells us how he used to go to race events as a child and how he channels his passion into his BMW garage PSI in Florida.  Sean Myers on Instagram @seanmyers PSI on Instagram @precisionsport    BMW Group Classic on Instagram  ⁠@bmwclassic⁠ JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram  ⁠@jprathgen⁠  and  ⁠@classicdriver