No Driving Gloves

We talk about the 50 millionth GM car, a gold-plated 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air which recently somehow has become a replica of the original, built using some original parts (maybe) on a replica 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Yeah, we are confused too! Join us for No Driving Gloves LIVEstream on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, on Thursday at 9PM central. www.nodrivingloves.com

One of us had a bad driving day and because we have a podcast we rant about it. In the end, we find ourselves having a very poignant conversation, with a reaction from our LIVEstream audience. This was the first test of No Driving Gloves LIVEstream at our regular time Thursday at 9PM central. This one went out to our 4 main platforms YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. links at www.nodrivinggloves.c...

After seeing a social media post we analyze it from our points of view. Would you rather purchase a modified vehicle for a few dollars more than a stock vehicle? More discussion about the relaunch of No Driving Gloves LIVEstream on Feb 29, 2024. This was the first in a series of test broadcasts. This one can be found on YouTube. www.nodrivinggloves.com

As automotive enthusiasts sometimes we seem all over the board when it comes to cars. Even the most focused collectors sometimes stray. We take a lighthearted look at this and try to decide if car people are more distracted when it comes to collecting than other hobbists.

We are talking about what drives our interest in automobiles. Then we make an announcement that will make many people happy. www.nodrivingloves.com producer@nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday Image by DIY Team from...

We discuss the closing of the Mullin Museum and its cars going to auction. This creates further discussion of the WHY and HOW behind these "personal" collection museums. Plus more talk about the restart of No Driving Gloves LIVESTREAMS! www,nodricinggloves.com

The prototype for the 1957/58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, the Cadillac Park Avenue debuted “On this Day” January 19, 1953. And for just $13,074 (about the base price of a 2024 Escalade V), you could have had one of the most expensive and glamorous cars on the road. And can you believe General Motors actually put.....Listen to find out. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #car...

Bentley Motors, known for luxury and craftsmanship, started in London, England. Founded “On This Day” January 18, 1919, by W.O. Bentley, the brand aimed for excellence in sports cars with power and style. Bentley became famous for quality engineering and racing success. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #auto...

In the post-World War II era, Volkswagen (VW) faced a pivotal moment as it sought to penetrate the American automotive market. Headed by Henirich Nordhoff, the Volkswagen factory made strategic decisions, and with the intervention of Max Hoffman, the stage was set for the People's Car to make its mark in the USA. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev...

We dive deep into the "Hertz Selling EVs and Replacing with Gas Cars" Is it what it seems? What is behind the curtain? Is the mainstream press using this to turn the tide on being pro-EV? Is this good for the Automotive Hobbist? www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisda...

I am compelled to draw your attention to a peculiar realm—a realm that unravels the mysteries of the automobile's past. The "No Driving Gloves" podcast, a conduit between the living and the vehicular spirits of history, beckons those who seek exciting morsels of knowledge from the chronicles of the automotive world. Follow this spectral podcast, delve into the depths of automotive lore, and let th...

In the early 2000s, Toyota made a groundbreaking entry into NASCAR Cup racing, marking a significant shift in the landscape of the sport. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january12 #nascar #cupracing #toyota #...

On This day I'd like to do a "podcast" of great importance you see- My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends So, oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory...

In the crisp morning, On This Day, January 10, 1901, a group of determined drillers embarked on a quest for water, hoping to quench the thirst of the arid Texan land. As the 100-foot drilling derrick www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onth...

We jump into controversy, again. One of the No Driving Gloves hosts doesn't think cars should be built with manual transmissions. Our other host feels different.

It was a day that changed racing. Maybe for the good, possibly for the bad, but either way it happened on this day. www.nodrivinggloves.com Image and Sound Effects from Pixabay

It Happened Today January 5th Gold fell from the skies, as two significant milestones that still reverberate to this day – Both events, though seemingly unrelated, share a common thread: a commitment to progress, innovation, and a better future. www.nodrivinggloves.com Sound Effect by  Jurij  from  Pixabay Sound Effect from  Pixabay Images from Canva and Pixabay

Welcome back to another episode of It Happened Today, your go-to destination for all things automotive history! Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to January 4th, 1990, when the automotive world was buzzing with excitement. Why, you ask? Because that's the day Motor Trend magazine officially announced their Car of the Year! www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartal...

Have you ever wondered where in the world the term “automobile” came from and when did it become popular in America??? While, you guessed it, It Happened Today… and a few other days, but we’re covering it today. Here is the story of a January 3rd, 1899 New York Times editorial and of Alexander Winton's wild ride from Cleveland to New York, the actual drive that put the "auto" in "automobile www.no...

No, we are not leaving, but some of your favorite cars might. We talk about a few, but the list always changes. www.nodrivinggloves.com

An amazing 20% pay raise and a new boss both began On This Day January 1, 1919. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #january1 #minimumwage Pictures and Sound effects supplied by Pixabay

Exiting 2023, we reflect on a Goodyear, Charles Goodyear, and his discovery of vulcanized rubber. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december29 #rubber #goodyear Music by  Melody Ayres-Griffiths  from&...

A little talk about NASCAR and Hudson Hornets. Image by  Trent Garverick  from  Pixabay

The first successful steam-powered passenger railroad trip in the United States took place on December 27, 1830. Known as the Best Friend of Charleston, the train ran round trips between Charleston and Hamburgh, South Carolina. www.nodrivinggloves.com Image by Dorothe from Pixabay Sound Effect from  Pixabay

The Ford Motor Company had trouble in the early 1980s. Its trucks were selling well, but its line of cars was unpopular and had a terrible reputation. The company lost $3.3 billion from 1980 through 1982. As the losses piled up, Ford's engineers were working feverishly to redesign their line of mid-size cars. Ford turned out a redesigned Thunderbird and Tempo and managed a profitable year. And on...