The Classic Car Corner Podcast

The guys in The Corner talk to Keith Williams from Special Auto Concierge , a unique company with two extreme passions - taking care of their customers and a love of automobiles. At SAC, the automobile goes far beyond basic transportation. They are part of history, one of the highest expressions of art. Listen in on the conversation as Jason and Eric discover what makes this company "speciale" whe...

Can you lease a classic car? The short answer is "yes!!" Join the guys in The Corner today, talking to Steven Posner of Putnam Leasing . Since 1983, Putnam Leasing has been designing leases for drivers who  ultimately want to own their cars. As a result, there are many term, residual and payment options available. Putnam leases are unique to the lessee - it's uncommon for two leases to be str...

What's better than a car show? A car show for a great cause! On this episode the guys talk to Mike Mulrooney and Shawn Murphy from Shirley's Way , a Louisville-based non-profit that provides financial support for people undergoing cancer treatments. This support is for a multitude of expenses that can be critical for the average family battling cancer - housing and utilities, prescription co-pays,...

Today Jason sits down with Kevin Callahan from Devin Sports Cars for a wild ride! Listen in and hear why founder Bill Devin of Devin Enterprises was once called "The Enzo Ferrari" of the Okie Flats. Bill has been  described as a conjurer, an enthusiast and "Crazy like a fox," and Kevin  will tell us why! Bill's spirit lives on in today's Devin, limited  edition, small production car...

Ever wanted to drive a supercar on a racetrack? This week's guest is the guy to make it happen! Jason talks with Adam Olalde, President and CEO of X treme Xperience . This company believes the world's most exciting cars should be accessible to you.  They deliver world-class driving experiences at more than 40 epic driving destinations nationwide, allowing every day people to explore America's...

This is a fun one! The guys visit with Bridgette and James Morris and do a deep dive into their 1941 classic Chevrolet pick up truck. This is the stuff our show is made of - real people with cool cars, getting into the nitty gritty of their rides. This iconic truck is a marvel for the eyes and Bridget and James' stories will capture your heart! Listen in and find out why people fall in love with c...

What a treat! We are lucky and pleased to have Paul Broughton visit the corner once again!! If you enjoyed our conversation with Paul delving into his collection of 1988 BMWs, tune in to part two where he goes deep with Jason about his celebrity car-owner meeting at Pebble Beach that led to a friendship with one of the best-known car enthusiasts of the last two centuries, and more about his work h...

We know you want to keep your classics looking their best and this week we have a great resource for doing just that! The guys visit with Chris Gilbert of Gilbert Auto Detail and talk all things detailing! They talk swirl removal, ceramic coating, what sponges to use when maintaining your detail...and, we find out what Chris thinks of undercoating! Join the fun of this conversation and learn along...

Man oh man do we have something special for you! Straight from the enormously popular MotorTrend show "Iron Resurrection," Shag Arrington is this week's guest. Listen in as the guys learn how Shag chooses cars to rebuild for the show, what cars he won't consider rebuilding (and why), and do a deep dive into the '64 Shagillac. A great drive with one of the most entertaining guys in the car world to...

What's a Buick Grand National? Glad you asked! This week's guest Andrew Scott is going to tell us all about these rare machines, including what *really* lies under the hood of one, the difference between the GN and the GNX, and what one will fetch at auction (hint, it's going to take a bit more than the average second mortgage!). Join the conversation and learn all about these singular, beautiful...

If you've tried to purchase a car lately, you may be wondering what's causing the current inventory shortage. Today one of our favorite guests Jeff Hoon returns to the show to talk to host Jason Paynter about what's causing this tightening in the availability of cars. The guys talk about what specifically is causing this backup, how we got into this situation and the impact of the shortage on the...

The Land Rover Defender is a beautiful vehicle with a vast historical  past. Its history, purpose, and character are part of the reason ECD  Automotive Design has dedicated itself to fully restoring them from the  ground up. This week we're joined once again by two of ECD's team, Elliot Humble and Scott Wallace to talk about their new UK facility, sourcing for their Defender rebuild...

Why on earth did Paul Broughton buy two 1988 model cars? Sure these cars are a ton of fun to drive, and their rare, limited production makes them highly sought after, but as our guest this episode shares, they can have some cool stories attached to them. Paul tells how he acquired his collectables (one of which wasn't even for sale!), why his wedding date plays a role in choosing the 1988 models,...

Our guest this week is Bob Gordon, co-founder of TheAutoChannel.com , the Internet's largest privately owned automotive information resource. Bob shares the story of the channel's beginnings, why it was founded and how it developed. TAC is a go-to source to do vehicle research, watch videos and read articles dating back to January 1996! Join in the conversation and learn more about this amazing to...

The love affair with the Humvee continues! If you dug our conversation from last week about these iconic "cars," we have a real treat for you. In this episode, Jason visit with Ian Ipsan continues as they cover design, mechanics and the utility behind these beastly off road machines. If you want to know the reason the Hummer has a squashed flat roof, who is responsible for these vehicles being pro...

We cannot tell a lie, we love the Hummer! And so does Ian Ipsan. Ian's story begins at childhood when he decided he was going to own one of these magnificent machines, no matter what it took. To day, he's owned three of them! In Part One of this interview, Ian tells host Jason Paynter about his first Hummer acquisition, delves into the history of this iconic vehicle (including where the name came...

When we say wow, we mean WOW! Greg & Gail Wilson, Kenny & Vicki Hoerter and Ron Rawlins are launching a Custom Car Show this month that is out of this world. Introducing Bluegrass World Of Wheels - the inaugural show featuring 400 cars and exhibits will will be on January 22 and 23 of 2022 at the Kentucky Expo Center. Join in on the conversation as the guys learn about the ins and outs of...

What a show for you New Year's Day! Classic Car Corner rings in 2022 with Lauren and  Nick Terrell. There are Honda Civics, and then there are Honda Type R  Civics which prove a completely different beast under the hood. Packing 306 horsepower and a six speed manual shift assisted by an unapparent turbo lag  turbocharged transverse 4 cylinder, this is a unique car to say t...

A special episode for Christmas Day 2021! This week our friend Tim Hatzell visits The Corner, but as a host instead of a guest. Tim turns the tables on our host Jason Paynter to learn about how Classic Car Corner got started. The guys also dig into Jason's love of cars, his car memorabilia collection and so much more. Please join us for this lively conversation all about how CCC came to be. And a...

Meet Randy Bowman, owner of a 2017 Lotus Evora 400, called "the fastest Lotus road car of the New Millennium" by the manufacturer. Known for its  light weight and handling, this British built car that features a 3.5L V6 Toyota engine is also equipped with a stock Edelbrock supercharger packing 400 horsepower. Join the guys in The Corner chatting with Randy about the origin of this e...

The Corner is thrilled to welcome back one of our first guests to the show, George Adams. George is a wealth of car collecting knowledge and stories. This episode, we talk about the car show community. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to attend a car show, this episode will give you insights into that special world full of car-noisseurs and their treasures! This episode is brought to...

What a show! This week, friend of The Corner Tim Hatzell is back with an all-new episode. Listen in as Tim and Jason field questions from our listener base. You'll get their best advice on what to look for when buying a classic car, tips on winterizing your classic, how to start up a classic after a long time of going un-driven and more! Listen in to learn a ton!! This episode is brought to you in...

Meet the Griswold's, a Georgia family who decided to live up to their  name with the iconic Family Truckster. Listen in to their story of how it was acquired, reconstructed, and where it's taken them, along with how they met their big screen namesake, Chevy Chase. They've turned some heads, had a few break downs, and have revisited some  historic sights from the movie with their Met...

What's one part car club, one part events venue and one part classic car storage? The Bernheim Car Club! This new classic car storage facility located near downtown Louisville, Kentucky is a converted historical distillery. The Bernheim Car Club has top-of-the-line climate controlled car storage, as well as full facilities for hosting social events. Join us to hear the story of how two entrepreneu...

We love owning our cars and enjoying our cars, but let's face it - car ownership comes with some risk. We have help for that! Meet attorney Keith Poynter, who is a trained crash reconstructionist. What's that? Listen to the show to find out! Keith also explains lemon laws, why today's cars ability to "time stamp" a collision can help you when you're in an accident and gives us best practices for n...