John Viviani

No Driving Gloves

Leisure EN ↓ 415 episodes

Your turbocharged podcast for all things collector cars! Join hosts Derek and John—restoration gurus with decades of industry know-how—as they rev up discussions on automotive history, restoration tips, and museum marvels. Buckle up for dynamic episodes with special guests, turning every listen into a thrilling ride through the world of collector cars. Unleash your passion with the ultimate gearhead resource, No Driving Gloves!"

Author

John Viviani

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.nodrivinggloves.com

Latest episode

Nov 22, 2025

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Episodes

Zora Duntov The Christmas Baby December 25, 1909 320s 25.12.2023

Today No Driving Gloves celebrates Christmas and the birthday of Zora Arkus-Duntov savior of the Corvette and a mention of a small factoid you may never have known. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december25...

On This Day Before Christmas 319s 24.12.2023

heartfelt thank you for enjoying and sharing No Driving Gloves. I though we should be a little joyful on this day. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december4 #merrychristmas Image by Sharon from Pixabay Music...

Unveiling the Visionary Excellence On This Day Dec 22, 1900 318s 22.12.2023

The article delves into the birth of this groundbreaking automobile, embodying innovation in design and performance, was not only a symbol of automotive excellence but also carried a significant familial connection, shaping a legacy that persists in automotive history. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #autom...

Bear in the Air On This Day Dec 21, 1922 317s 21.12.2023

So when did bears take to the skies? Who might have been the first victim of a bear attack from above? No Driving GLoves On This Day Might have the answer. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #ithappenedtoday #december17 #GM #Toyo...

Rolling Revolution On This Day December 19 316s 20.12.2023

A little discussion about a creation, that was much more than a Rolling Revolution. www.nodrivinggloves.com

Reflections and Honesty 315 19.12.2023

We stray off cars for a topic and ask you for feedback on the show. We reflect on the past and even discuss some of our regrets about the show and the last year. While not cars it is a raw episode, that Derek suggested I edit very little to not impact ANY of the messages discussed.

The Birth of Harmony at NUMMI Dec. 18, 1984 314s 18.12.2023

In the bustling city of Fremont, California, on a momentous Monday, December 18, 1984, the automotive world witnessed the joyous spectacle of the first car produced by the groundbreaking collaboration between Toyota and General Motors at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI). The air was filled with cheers, and toasts were raised with non-alcoholic cider as the four-door subcompact, the Chev...

The Triumphs, The Struggles, and The Legacy December 15 On This Day 313s 15.12.2023

So much of automotive history is the passing of things and people. On this day the last Plymouth Superbird was made, Sir George Cayley, the father of aerodynamics passed, the Silver Bridge that joined Point Pleasant West Va, and Gallipolis, Ohio collapsed, on the bright side Charles Duryea was born! I am going to focus on a death that I am torn about. One hand says it shouldn’t have happened as it...

Little did Bill Know, He had a "monster" of an Idea On the Day December 14, 1947 312s 14.12.2023

On a dark desert highway, Oh wait that is a different hotel, this one is East of Omaha and the date is December 14, 1947. But in that little hotel, a huge idea was born. www.nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedt...

Fun, Fun, Fun, Until Fordd Took the T-Bird Away 12/13/23 311s 13.12.2023

The End of an Era: Farewell to the Two-Seat Thunderbird On this day, December 13, 1957, automotive enthusiasts bid farewell to an iconic chapter in American automotive history—the two-seat Ford Thunderbird. As production came to a close on that fateful day, it marked the end of an era that had captivated the hearts of drivers across the nation. During its brief but impactful run, the two-seat Thun...

Tech in the Dash 310 12.12.2023

After an episode of On This Day, john was inspired to dive into the evolution of the technology of our in-dash entertainment and how it started to crossover the complete dashboard. www.nodrivinggloves.com

An ACE was lost today December 11, 1922 309s 11.12.2023

A visionary and trailblazer in the early 20th-century motorcycle industry, William G. Henderson left an indelible mark with his contributions as the co-founder of Henderson Motorcycles and later as the founder of Ace Motor Corporation. Born in 1886, in Scottland, Henderson's fascination with mechanical engineering manifested at an early age. His passion for innovation and machinery set the stage f...

Today There is no Razzle On This Day December 8 308s 08.12.2023

Rock and Cars collided On This Day, taking a potentially great band away, and leaving others in great pain emotionally and physically (not mentioned in the episode the two teenagers in the other car both were paralyzed from this incident) www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehisto...

The Tired Tale of John Boyd It Happen Today December 7, 1888 307s 07.12.2023

Sit right back and be agas at the Tire"d" story of John Boyd. Honestly we didn't mean to do back-to-back airbag stories, but you can't dictate history.

Tags 'n" Bags One This Day Dec 6 306s 06.12.2023

We cover TWO things that happened on this day, December 6

It is Time we Embrace All AKA Be like Jay ep 305 05.12.2023

Long Episode Tuesday and we take the gloves off. We speak our minds about the closed minds in car culture that are killing the hobby. It isn't a lack of interest from the new generation that is killing car culture. The lack of embracing new thinking, styles, and ideas is what will kill the collector car hobby. This is a prelude to a live stream coming in January 2024 to really dive into the topic....

For $1299 Clarion Changed the World 304 04.12.2023

Clarion changed the world on this day (maybe, we could be a month early). Either way, you gotta love Clarion for what they did or then again you might resent them. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #d...

Ransom Olds Invented it, Henry Ford Perfected it December 1, 1913 303s 01.12.2023

Henry Ford introduced possibly the most impactful invention at the end of the Industrial Revolution. An invention that impacts everyone every day, even if you have never heard of it. Find all episodes long and short at nodrivinggloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #c...

McCormick, Deering, Morgan and Louie November 30, 1902 302s 30.11.2023

Guys, dirt, imagination, creations It all came together "On This Day", November 30, 1902.

Admiral Byrd Gives a Cold Shoulder to Floyd Bennett November 29, 1928 Ep300s 29.11.2023

Someone thinks there should be an airport at the South Pole

Saftey Requires the Whole Picture Ep300 28.11.2023

When you get your specialty vehicle what do you modify, or do you? Do you do it correctly? Do you look at the whole picture regarding your chosen modification? We dive into this and try to see the 1,000 unseen words that can't be ignored. www.nodrivinggloves.com

A Century of Progress comes to and End On This Day November 27, 1901 299s 27.11.2023

On this day an often-overlooked automotive visionary passed away in 1901. Starting a solo entrepreneur with a small blacksmith shop, he grew to have all 4 brothers become partners. He changed the way the Midwest was traveled. He altered the way the gold rush ventures reached their destinations. His beliefs led to a gallant attempt to make electric cars. His visions created a once-great automobile...

Henry Ford Accepts Change On This Day November 26 298s 26.11.2023

Henry thought the Model T was the car to end all cars. He might have been incorrect. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #november26 #ford #modelA #fordmodelA

A Thanksgiving Tale First Told Today November 25, 1987 297s 25.11.2023

Breaking boundaries, today's episode is for the family. Join NDG as we tell a tale about a story, first told to the public on November 25, 1987. www.nodrivingloves.com #cars #car #collectorcars #oldcars #cartalk #electriccars #ev #hotrod #carhistory #automotivehistory #automobile #thisdayinautomotivehistory #thisdayinhistory #classiccars #onthisday #NaPodPoMo #ithappenedtoday #planestrainsandautom...

An Arrow Pierces Buffalo's Twilight, Pierce Arrow's First Drive 296s 24.11.2023

Listen as you are told the tale of what happened on the evening of November 24, 1901, in Buffalo, New York

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