Horsepower Heritage

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...

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...

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/hpheritage SUPPORT OUR SP...

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 previe...

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 sin...

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 fo...

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'...

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...