Horsepower Heritage

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 a...

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...

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.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage MUSIC CREDITS: "Old Road"...

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.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage Support the show HELP us grow the audience! SHAR...

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...

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.com SUPPORT THE PO...

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.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage MUSIC CREDITS: "Acid Trumpet" by Kevin MacLeod  https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  https://filmm...

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.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage Show Notes The...

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.com SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage Race Against Dementia is driven to raise money to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research. Donate now: https://www.raceagainstdementia.com/ "Bitt...

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.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: https://modelcitizendiecast.c...

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.com MUSIC CREDITS: "W...

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 show HELP us grow the audience...

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.com MUSIC CREDITS: "You Forgot to Remember" by Irving Berlin Performed by John McCormack Public Domain https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ "Red Hot Mama&q...

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.com David E. Davis, Jr. Quotation courtesy Car and Driver Magazine https://www.caranddriver.com MUSIC CREDITS: Schubert Symphony no. 3 in D major, D. 200 (Public Domain) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/...

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 @mrtoledano...

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.com MUSIC CREDITS: "Darkslide" by BT https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ "Surf Shimmy"...

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: @horsepowerheritage MUSIC CREDITS: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Carry On Bach" by Paul Arden-Taylor https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3...

Here's a twelve-month calendar of awesome automotive and motorcycle happenings for the year ahead. LINKS: https://www.rmsothebys.com https://www.gpicerace.com https://www.ameliaconcours.com https://revivalcycles.com https://www.rodshows.com https://www.concorsodeleganzavilladeste.com https://www.retromobile.com https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/ https://www.pebblebeachconc...

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: @horsepowerheritage YouTube: Horsepower Heritage Email: horsepowerheritage@gmail.com Support the show HELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!

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.com Instagram: @modelcitizendiecast Support the show HELP us grow the audience! SHARE the Podcast with your friends!

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 MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5007-the-curtain-rises License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "The Chamber" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4486-the-chamber License: http:...

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.org Support the Ralph Hudson Scholarship Fund: www.scta-bni.org Music Credits: "Celtic Warrior" by Damiano Baldoni https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ "Hero Down" by...

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.com Instagram: @modelcitizendiecast Thanks to the Lyon Air Museum! lyonairmuseum.com Instagram: @lyonairmuseum Mark Foster&a...

The incredible origin story of one of the world's most successful carmakers. Support our sponsor: modelcitizendiecast.com Music 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://...

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: @theflyingdutchmanco Support our Sponsor: model...