The Classic Car Corner Podcast

This is a special show! The guys are honored to talk with none other than Mario Andretti, possibly the best-known race car driver in the  world. Mr. Andretti has won numerous awards, an uncountable number of  races and lived to tell the tales! Tune in to hear about how Mario  overcame his father's objection to his racing cars, the most compelling  track he's ever raced and the...

Who doesn't love to talk about their car? This simple realization spawned My Car Story , the wildly poplar YouTube channel that is the genius brainchild of Lou Constabile. Lou's channel just passed 101,000 subscribers and rightfully so. His interviews with every walk of car owner, from celebrities to the guy down the street are always a fascinating ride (pun every bit intended!). Listen in to hear...

Looking for a authentic part for your classic car? This is your episode! Chris Bright is co-owner of Collector Part Exchange , an online commerce site catering to auto collectors looking for genuine OE parts for their collector car. Membership is free on this easy and convenient site, making it a great resource for all collectors' part needs. If you're a collector, you're not going to want to miss...

Eric is Founder of Louisville Kentucky's River City Rippers , great group of law following car lovers who love to rip the best roads in Kentucky. They enjoy hearing and seeing great cars of all types and strive to enjoy those cars together. . The Rippers hosted a wildly successful car show this past June called Cars in the Commons, which benefits Norton's Children's Just for Kids. The 2022 show is...

If you've ever tried to rebuild a classic, you know how challenging it can be! From sourcing parts, to finding expert help, to just locating the car you want to rebuild in the first place, it takes effort. Now throw in doing the rebuild in the middle of San Fransisco and you've really got a challenge on your hands! But that's just what our guest Joey Ukrop has done. Joey's life-long passion for ho...

Max and Patrick Petry return to The Corner to discuss their 1969 and 1970 Lincoln Continentals. Max shares the historical trip one made to Detroit to visit the Ford headquarters, and Patrick shares how they made a rare and special lap at a special location. Patrick surprises us with the story of the car he earned his drivers license in and no, it was not the smaller of the two cars! The care to ke...

What's a Garage Crawl? The guys welcome back Patrick Knight to find out! If the idea of getting together with some fellow gearheads and talking shop at different garages is appealing, this is the show for you. What started as Patrick and three friends talking shop in a shop after lunch quickly multiplied into a popular gathering of enthusiasts moving from garage to garage, swapping stories, i...

Meet Chase Robbins and Dr. Paul Ranney, two Louisville guys who along with Hannah Marshall and other cohosts created GearHeadTour . This is *the* YouTube Channel for the automotive enthusiast.  If you love cars, trucks and vehicles of all kinds, GearHeadTour is perfect for you.  The crew travels all over the United States, taking their viewers along to see some of the coolest cars that c...

The Corner welcomes back our friend Justin Wagoner to talk about an event that John, Eric and Jason can't wait to attend! This is Rally North America . Take one part Cannonball Run, one part scavenger hunt, throw in a deadline to add a little competition, and you've got a rally that any car can participate in. Have an amazingly great time, while supporting charities (almost $2M raised to date!). F...

And we're back! Summer break is over and we're thrilled to feature as  our first new guest of the fall, the CEO of RSX Skyway, Andy Papa!  Andy's company guides driving enthusiasts on an unforgettable tour  through the Smoky Mountains. For four days, eight drivers cover 700  miles, guided by Andy's unparalleled driving expertise. Listen in as the  guys find out all about t...

Jon Ricketts visits the Corner with his rare and fun VW Thing and his even more exclusive AMC Mighty Might. The Mighty Might was a military vehicle designed for the USMC but after 5,000 units, the project was canceled, making it a rare collectable. A fun discussion on both these fascinating cars. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive . With over 25 years in the auto repai...

As summer continues (and so does our vacation!) we're reairing this superb episode with Dr. Robert Blok, who shares the fascinating history of his Model A, VW Zwitter, and '79 Beetle. Can the fellas fit into the rumble seat of the Model A? Tune in and find out! This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive . With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springda...

It's still summer! This week we bring back another one of our favorite shows with Doug Proffitt from WHAS TV. Join us for a lively discussion about the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Doug reviews his history with Wagoneers and how ended up with his current model, a rather rare edition made during the final production run. If you love the Wagoneer, this is your show! This episode is brought to you in part by...

As summer rolls on, we're delighted to present this re-air of the very first guest to grace our studio, Mr. Chase Dalton! Chase joins Jason, Eric and John to the business of consignment sales of classic and exotic cars. The show is filled with great information on the consignment process and of course, there is humor and enough trivia to satisfy the most hard core auto nerd! Listen in and enjoy! T...

Back by popular demand, our show on classic car slogans! What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than with a trip down memory lane, revisiting all those car slogans you loved (or got stuck in your head) back in yester-year? Join the guys as they talk about their favorites, review and quiz each other on  some well known car slogans and ads that manufactures have used over the years. They'l...

At the height of the summer, we take a break for a rebroadcast of one of our most popular shows! Musician, and car enthusiast Tim Hatzell visits the Corner to discuss how cars have influenced music thorough the years. We review the origins of cars influence on music from the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Tune in and join us as we reminisce the tunes we enjoy while driving. This episode is brought to you i...

The Classic Car Corner welcomes Mr. John Nikas, founder of the British Sports Car Hall of Fame,  championship-winning vintage race car driver and the Executive Director of the Madison Avenue Sports Car Driving and Chowder Society. John has won numerous writing and racing awards and currently authors several monthly columns for magazines around the world. He has written more than a dozen books...

Does anything spark a memory quite like the car of yesteryear? On this episode of the Corner, we have long time long time enthusiast Patrick Knight who has been working on cars since he was a kid. Patrick's automotive background isn't limited to mechanics. The depth of his knowledge on automotive history will absolutely astound! Our team was lucky enough to tour Patrick's collection of memorabilia...

We welcome Garrett Hoehler to the Corner, our youngest guest to-date, to discuss his car history and differences seen in todays generation of car enthusiasts. We confirm a myth regarding modern day auto theft control (otherwise known as the "stick shift"), and that this once standard feature is not only not common, but an option. Join us for a great conversation with a thoughtful up and coming col...

The Corner welcomes Paul & Katie Rooprai to discuss their invention, AutoBio. This conversation will have you asking yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" many times over as they share their journey to create something that is enhancing not only car collecting, but also has multiple other applications. AutoBio Tags are a window cling that tells your car's story on any smartphone. You can upl...

ECD Automotive Design transforms Land Rover Defender into electric vehicles (EVs). The customization opportunities this company offers are virtually limitless. If you've ever fantasized about transforming a road raging classic into an EV, this is the show for you. Join the guys and the founders of this trailblazing company for a riveting conversation. Grab a pint, and enjoy! This episode is brough...

The Corner welcomes auto enthusiast and antique Mercedes owner Bryan Arnett to the show. We discuss the journey he and his family has taken with cars that have come and gone along the way and how certain cars hold a special place. This episode is brought to you in part by Springdale Automotive . With over 25 years in the auto repair and maintenance business, Springdale Automotive is the perfect pl...

The Classic Car Corner is thrilled to welcome Mr. Tom Peters! This fun and engaging show with the former Chief of Design for GM and designer of the C6, C7 and the latest C8 Corvette is not to be missed. Tune in and learn how Tom was inspired by the Corvette in his youth, how the evolution of the C6, C7 and C8 Corvette creations unfolded, and much more. Join us for a fascinating conversation with a...

Classic Car Corner welcomes back Danny Pohl! We talk automotive vocational programs, why they're critical to kids' success and try to bust some of the disparaging myths around skilled trades. We discuss the need for skilled trades, the benefits learning these trades provide, and how parents and kids can learn more about being a part of these programs in their areas. Listen in! This episode is brou...

Auto enthusiast Andy Stottmann returns to The Corner and we dig deeper into his automotive history. Andy discusses his love for the methodology of the rebuild and surprises one encounters along the way to recreating that perfect ride. We also reminisce and talk shop about his childhood cars, cars he's loved, cars he's owned (400!?) and the stories that go with. Listen in and enjoy! This episode is...