To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Ever wondered how right-hand-drive icons like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Acura Integra DC2 actually make it from Japanese auctions to American driveways? In this episode of To All the Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Doug & Christian sit down with veteran JDM importer Mohammad Azeem (former GM of MDK Japan, now based in Virginia) for a deep dive into:Japanese car-care culture and why second-hand Supras and Skylines arrive in pristine shape — minus the occasional cigarette burn The step-by-step exporting process: auction bidding, multi-lingual sales teams, container shipping and clearing U.S. customs under the 25-year rule Engine royalty—1JZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE—and what makes Honda's B-series & the DC2 Integra Type R cult classics Tips for first-time buyers choosing between a clean Toyota Vitz/Yaris, Honda Insight hybrid, or track-ready drift chassisHow rising global demand is driving prices, plus Muhammad's personal weekend weapon and Doug's dream of owning his first imported JDM car Check out Mohammad's favorite episode is "Iron Curtain Automotive Adventures: Wartburg 353 Restoration & Ford Probe GT Autobahn Drive https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6eade7ea9d7f42a0d038dadeede849f6Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, guest road trip playlist and our new CARousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In this episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug explore that metaphor with Lisa Richer, founder of Journey2Bloom (https://journey2bloom.com) and a Leading Thought Partner and Consultant collaborating with individuals to navigate neurodiversity, address caregiver exhaustion, and foster a higher quality of life.What You'll HearBMW-Green Celica Confession: How a scholarship reward turned into a freshly repainted 1990 Toyota Celica—proof that you can change the paint yet keep the same inner workings.Total Loss, Total Growth: The rainy-day crash that totaled Lisa's first car, pushed her into a '96 Acura Integra, and taught her why calm minds (and automatic transmissions) matter.Under the Hood of Ourselves: Lisa explains how she helps parents, educators, and neurodiverse professionals “lift the hood,” understand their wiring, and fine-tune life skills—just like diagnosing a misfire before it becomes engine failure.Caregiver Pit-Stops: Holistic and innovative solutions from the new Quality of Life™ platform, designed to refuel growth oriented women, caregivers and families so they don't run on empty.Car Memories & Culture: Family road trips in a seven-seat Acura MDX, Subaru reliability, and why Monster Jam's thunderous sensory overload mirrors neurodivergent experiences.And don't forget to check out Lisa's favorite episode with a dynamic student/instructor duo from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6101fe7007f56a999211944be3a14fafListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for show notes, our automotive blog, guest road trip playlist and our new CARousel of Memories photo archive. Rate & review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Every great road‑trip story has a soundtrack, and our guests have generously popped the cassette into the deck for us to create our playlist, "The Songs That Drive Us" - https://carsloved.com/playlistTo everyone who rolled down memory lane on the show—thank you for sharing the songs that make your steering‑wheel drums come alive. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for show notes, our automotive blog, guest road trip playlist and our new CARousel of Memories photo archive. Rate & review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In this special “host‑becomes‑guest” episode of To All the Cars I've Loved Before, co‑host Doug pulls back the curtain on his own automotive story—from the moment his dad surprised him with a 1989 Dodge Daytona (silver, pop‑up headlights, 125‑mph speedo dreams) to finally owning the Nissan 300ZX he lusted after in high school. Along the way Doug revisits:The unmistakable manual‑transmission fluid smell that still triggers vivid “garage memories.”Why a 2000 BMW 323Ci (E46) convertible became his worst car and ultimate “never again” lesson.A fog‑soaked, pre‑GPS road‑trip mishap in a rusty Jeep CJ‑7 that ended with a broken driveshaft.The mixtape tracks—“Silent Lucidity” by Queensrÿche & “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots—that defined his cruising years.A dream garage trifecta: twin‑turbo 300ZX, last‑gen Mazda RX‑7 (FD), and his beloved DeLorean.How semi‑autonomous driving / Tesla Autopilot transformed his view of road trips and traffic.The hugely under‑appreciated 1989 Nissan 240SX that balanced handling perfection with driving legend status.Plus: stick‑shift lessons from Dad, the debate over cars having souls, and Doug's one rule for classic‑car mods. Whether you're into classic cars, JDM icons, car restoration, or just great car podcast stories, this episode packs in nostalgia, hard‑won wisdom, and plenty of pop‑up‑headlight love.Check out our new guest inspired road trip playlist "The Songs that Drive Us"  and share your favorites - https://carsloved.com/playlistNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !What happens when your very first car is a 200 mph supercar? In this 60‑second flashback, guest Adam explains how buying that dream machine pushed him to found The Extreme Experience—the nationwide track‑day company that lets anyone drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and GT‑Rs under pro guidance. Hear the aha‑moment that turned personal adrenaline into a safe supercar‑driving experience now operating at world‑class circuits across the U.S.Tap play to discover:Why a rookie owner needed structured performance‑driving trainingThe business model behind 3–4 hot laps with a right‑seat instructorA limited‑time 25 % Father's Day discount for thrill‑seeking dads https://www.thextremexperience.com/events/Love supercar stories, track‑day tips, or entrepreneur origin tales? Follow To All the Cars I've Loved Before for more bite‑size automotive nostalgia, and tell us about your own first car at CarsLoved.comNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Before steering a 400‑location car‑care empire, Thomas A. Wolfe—now President & CEO of Ziebart International—logged 500+ sun‑soaked miles in a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440, driving it home from Florida to Detroit with his dad and brothers. The flawless run of that Bahama‑Yellow muscle car—and the rust that followed—ignited Wolfe's passion for rust protection, paint‑protection film, and made‑in‑USA aftermarket gear that defines Ziebart today.In this quick‑hit clip you'll hear:Wolfe's bargain‑hunt find and epic family road‑trip memoriesHow early corrosion lessons shaped Ziebart's “protect, preserve & enhance” mantraWhy classic‑car lovers, fleet owners, and daily‑drivers all swear by modern ceramic coatingsHit play for Detroit‑bred automotive nostalgia and subscribe to To All the Cars I've Loved Before for more first‑car flashbacks. Share your own story—or score show notes—at CarsLoved.comNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Think windshield wipers are boring? Think again. In this 60‑second bonus clip, Tim Kearns reveals how his father, engineering professor Dr. Robert Kearns, dreamed up the intermittent windshield wiper in a Detroit basement, sued the auto giants that copied it, and won one of the largest individual patent settlements in automotive history—later immortalized in the film Flash of Genius. Hear Tim set the record straight on the garage‑born innovation that now clears rain on every modern car and the uphill legal battle that rewrote IP law for tinkerers everywhere.If you geek out on home‑grown car tech, classic‑Detroit lore, or courtroom showdowns against Ford and Chrysler, hit play and add a new slice of automotive history to your trivia toolbox. Follow To All the Cars I've Loved Before for weekly nostalgia‑fuelled stories and share your own car memories at CarsLoved.comTim's favorite episode is "Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker"https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/a2d0f95592fd0bb64329a53b015f8bfeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Hosts Christian and Doug welcome  Eva Gregory—Hagerty insider, “Be Differential” podcast host, and lifelong Volkswagen fan—to dive into automotive nostalgia, first‑car memories, and her next big auto adventure.First‑Car Flashback: Eva recounts daily‑driving a '99 Honda CR‑V through North‑Georgia mountains—then flipping it, walking away unscathed, and learning the value of calm under pressure.Beloved Beetle: Discover the 1969 VW Super Beetle she bought at a car show, wrenched on in college (new engine swap), and now plans to drive 700 miles south to transform into a Baja 1000 contender.Vintage Lifestyle Goals: Why a red '72 Karmann Ghia stole her heart, the quick‑swap steering‑wheel mod, and the dream of owning a split‑window Porsche 356.Career Fast Lane: From Atlanta Motorsports Park cashier to Michelin Raceway director of operations—Eva's path proves automotive legacy jobs exist far beyond wrenching.Craftsmanship Skills & Community: How classic‑car road trips, late‑night mountain drives, and air‑cooled Porsche builds shaped her mission to spotlight under‑represented automotive enthusiasts.Eva's favorite episode is "Air-Cooled and Carefree – Guinevere's VW Beetle Tales and Family Restoration Traditions" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/25179670e31fa4972ec52019b456a63cTune in for feel‑good car memories, practical restoration tips, and inspiration to chase your own classic‑car project or automotive career.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Nigel Tunnacliffe of  Coastline Academy Driving School's ⁨ @coastlineacademy    first car was a 1989 Skoda 135 GLi that he bought from a neighbor.Check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett's Mazda RX-7 Tales and Industry Insider Insights" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Listen in to this clip from our full episode with Zack Pradel from Shooting Cars as he shares his experience attending a Saturn Car Show.Stay tuned for more from our interview with Zack's and be sure to check out his favorite episode, "Rotary Revelations – Jon Leverett's Mazda RX-7 Tales and Industry Insider Insights" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !From our awesome interview with Mason Ball, graduate of McPherson College's  @McPhersonCollegeBulldogs 4-year Automotive Restoration Program. Despite being in car restoration, Mason is passionate about people driving their cars as much as possible.Check out Mason's favorite episode with the Trabant here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/a2d0f95592fd0bb64329a53b015f8bfeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Colleen Sheehan from Next Generation Classics shares what it is like to drive a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2. This was her first car that she still owns it and one of the oldest BMW's in the United States.Colleen's favorite episode of our podcast is "V12 Visions – Tom Yang's Life Restoring Ferraris and Chasing Vintage Dreams" https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286bNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In keeping with our love for automotive college programs, we were fortunate to interview Mason Ball, a recent graduate of McPherson College's 4-year Automotive Restoration Program. Mason shared his good fortune of working with his hero, Wayne Carini for a week over Spring Break which led to an internship and a job after graduation at F40 MotorsportsStay tuned for more from Mason and others, including our next full episode on Tuesday, June 3rd - https://carsloved.com or your favorite podcast platform.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Tune in to hear as fellow podcaster, Eva Gregory from the Be Differential Podcast and Hagerty joins us to talk about her first car and how well prepared she was for the unexpected.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In this auto-adventure-packed episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug welcome SpeedyCop (Jeff Bloch)—YouTube/TikTok sensation, retired cop, and master of turning junkyard cast-offs into rolling masterpieces. From his very first car, a 1967 Chevelle station wagon “family heirloom,” to his world-famous upside-down Camaro and amphibious helicopter race car, SpeedyCop shares the craftsmanship skills and creative spark behind each build.Whether you're into car restoration, classic cars, or simply love a good car story, you'll be inspired by how an overactive imagination and a love for vintage lifestyle vehicles can transform rusting hulks into beloved cars that melt faces at every show.What happens when creativity, mechanical genius, and a self-described "extreme case of ADHD" combine? You get Speedy Cop, the automotive artist turning junkyard scraps into viral sensations that literally stop traffic and "melt faces" across the globe.In this captivating episode, we dive deep with Jeff Bloch, better known as SpeedyCop, who reveals the origins of his extraordinary talent for transforming discarded vehicles into jaw-dropping masterpieces. Jeff shares how his creative journey began with a family heirloom—a 1967 Chevelle station wagon with holes so large "you could literally reach inside the vehicle from outside and wave your hand around." From these humble beginnings fixing his grandmother's car with chicken wire and Bondo, Jeff developed a philosophy of "repurpose, recycle, and reuse" that would define his career.The conversation takes us through Jeff's greatest hits: the world-famous upside-down Camaro that's still running 11 years after being built in three weeks in his driveway; the "Spirit of Lemons" street-legal airplane car made from an abandoned 1956 Cessna 310 that runs 12-second quarter miles; and the sideways Volkswagen camper that generated over 156 million views online. With each story, Jeff reveals the thinking process behind these seemingly impossible creations, giving listeners unprecedented insight into where creative ideas truly originate.Perhaps most fascinating is Jeff's revelation that his extraordinary creativity comes without chemical enhancement—"I've never done drugs in my entire life"—but rather from what he calls a "God-given overactive imagination" coupled with his ADHD. Now retired after 27 years in law enforcement, Jeff's creative output is accelerating at his 20-acre mountaintop property in Tennessee, where he has "several lifetimes worth of projects" waiting to be built.In this auto-adventure-packed episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug welcome SpeedyCop (Jeff Bloch)—YouTube/TikTok sensation, retired cop, and master of turning junkyard cast-offs into rolling masterpieces. From his very first car, a 1967 Chevelle station wagon “family heirloom,” to his world-famous upside-down Camaro and amphibious helicopter race car, SpeedyCop shares the craftsmanship skills and creative spark behind each build.Whether you're into car restoration, classic cars, or simply love a good car story, you'll be inspired by how an overactive imagination and a love for vintage lifestyle vehicles can transform rusting hulks into beloved cars that melt faces at every show.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !The full episode with SpeedyCop goes live tomorrow, May 20th. Here's a short clip to prepare you for an this amazing interview...Catch the full episode tomorrow on our webpage, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !In this clip, our special guest, Jon Leverett from Mazda USA  tells us about his love for the Volvo inline-5 turbo in his C30 R-Design with a 6-speed manual. This guy loves his cars.Check out the full episode here with Jon, his Rotary Family, and how he landed an amazing job at Mazda USA - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !The full episode with  SpeedyCop goes live Tuesday, May 20th. Here's a short clip to prepare you for an this amazing interview...New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Tune in to listen to how our most recent guest, Nigel Tunnacliffe from Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, describes how he feels about the Mazda Miata.Check out Coastline Academy's free videos on YouTube to give you an idea of how they can help your new driver prepare for the open road, safely. https://www.youtube.com/@coastlineacademyNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !McPherson College Automotive Restoration instructor, Chris Paulsen regales us with the history of his father's Ford Model T and much more in this short clip from the upcoming full episode. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !We were honored to have Colleen Sheehan from Next Generation Classics join us to share the stories of her first cars including the experience of driving a 1930 BMW  3/15 DA2 across the lawn at Pebble Beach in 2003. Keep in mind Colleen was age 11 and had just learned to drive a 3 speed manual non-synchromesh the day before.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !On this car podcast episode, author Robert O'Connor discusses automotive nostalgia from his first Fiat 128, personal car memories that inspired his latest book, "Jeep Show," and the earliest car memory moments behind his WWII historical fiction.Do you have a Car Story to share? Click here to be a Guest!

Click here to tell us about your favorite car, car story or automotive trivia !Join Doug and Christian on To All The Cars I've Loved Before as they reflect on several epic car museum—visiting the Tallahassee Auto Museum, AACA Museum in Hershey, and more—and dive deep into automotive culture, automotive history, and restoration stories.On this episode of To All The Cars I've Loved Before, Doug and Christian take you on an immersive ride through car museums—from the Tallahassee Auto Museum to the AACA Museum in Hershey—uncovering automotive culture, car history, and restoration stories. Guest Andrew, a volunteer firefighter and paramedic, shares his automotive adventures: learning to drive on a $100 VW Bug, rescuing an East German Trabant, and chasing minimalist beloved cars like a '49 Chevy coupe and the legendary 1948 Tucker. He also reveals how family road trips and creative homemade scooter rods fuel car memories and inspire a lifelong passion for cars.Whether you're an automotive enthusiast or simply love classic cars, car lifestyle, and car stories, this episode delivers insider tips for planning family road trips to top car museums, inspiring tales of automotive experiences and two‑stroke surprises, and a deep dive into the vehicle culture that connects us all. Tune in now and let your love for cars rev to life.New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoOur fantastic guest last night, Zack Pradel from Shooting Cars on YouTube was kind to spend a lot of time with us talking about how he got into cars and what inspires him to do special reviews like the one with the Hudson Hornet. We can't wait to share more from Zack in future shorts and the upcoming full episode.#shootingcars #zackpradel #carsloved #everycartellsastory #evercarhasaculture #podcast #automobile #Hudson #hornet #hudsonhornet #automotivenostalgia #toallthecarsivelovedbeforeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoWe were fortunate to have  Drivin' Ivan   @drivinivan   the show last night and had a lot of fun chatting about his 29-ish cars. He chats with us about his 1978 Porsche 928 and the difference between a car that was offered in both automatic and stick shift for the 1978 model year.#porsche #928 #stickshift #drivinivan #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycarhasaculture #EveryCarTellsAStory #DrivinIvanNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoStep into the world of air-cooled engines, handwritten carbon copy receipts, and a family legacy spanning over a century with Guinevere of Freecia Brothers. From her first car—a Tropicana Orange Karmann Ghia that proved challenging to drive—to her current rotation of beloved VWs including a 1963 Beetle named "Lily" and a 1987 Cabriolet called "Gadget," Guinevere's life has been shaped by these iconic vehicles.Located on dealership row in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Freecia Brothers shop started by painting horse-drawn carriages before evolving with the automotive industry. Today, they specialize in air-cooled Volkswagens, Porsches, and Corvairs. What makes these vehicles so special? Beyond their mechanical simplicity and distinctive chirping sound, they're conversation starters. "Everyone has a Volkswagen story," Guinevere explains, noting that she allocates extra time for errands when driving Lily because strangers inevitably approach to share their own VW memories.After studying fine art photography, Guinevere returned to the family business in 2012, finding it still operating with rotary phones and no computer. She gradually modernized their approach while preserving essential traditions—her father still insists on using carbon copy paper for receipts. This balance of old and new perfectly represents the Volkswagen community: honoring history while ensuring these beloved cars continue running for future generations.Whether restoring flood-damaged dune buggies, replacing convertible tops, or simply keeping these automotive icons on the road, the Freecia Brothers team brings passion and expertise to every project. As Guinevere puts it, "We just want to keep them on the road. Just want to make people happy." Connect with this remarkable family business at https://linktr.ee/FrecciaBrothers and discover why, after 102 years, their garage door still points true north—a fitting symbol for their unwavering dedication to classic automobiles.#frecciabrothers #connecticut #greenwich #vw #karmannghia #beetle #aircooled #family #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycarhasaculture #EveryCarTellsAStoryNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoFrom a childhood surrounded by RX-7s to steering vehicle launches at Mazda USA https://www.mazdausa.com, Jon Leverett's automotive journey proves that passion can drive unexpected career paths.Growing up with a family collection totaling twenty Mazda RX-7s and an older brother who rebuilt rotary engines, Jon developed an early, intimate connection with the brand that would eventually employ him. His first car—a 1988 RX-7 GXL with an engine rebuilt by his brother—established rotary power as his mechanical baseline, making conventional piston engines feel foreign when he later switched to a BMW 525i and then Volvo C30 R-Design.Despite pursuing architecture in college and beginning his professional career in that field, Jon couldn't shake his automotive enthusiasm. The pivotal moment came when architectural colleagues expressed surprise that cars were designed at all, revealing the disconnect between his passion and profession. This realization prompted a bold move—leaving his architecture career to start at a Mazda dealership, positioning himself for an industry transition.This strategic career pivot paid off quickly. Within eight months, Jon landed a position at Mazda North America, beginning a seven-plus year journey through four different roles culminating in his current position as Launch Strategy Manager. Now orchestrating vehicle launches for the brand that first sparked his passion, Jon particularly treasures working on the MX-5 projects, including recent updates and the 35th anniversary edition - https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/mx-5-miata/heritageJon's story highlights how childhood influences can shape professional trajectories in unexpected ways, and how stepping back temporarily can sometimes propel you forward toward your true calling. His experience demonstrates that when it comes to career paths, sometimes the most rewarding journeys don't follow a straight line.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39 #volvo #volvoC30 #C30New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoOur second full episode of Season 4 drops tomorrow with Jon, our special guest from Mazda USA who will tell us about his family's obsessions with rotary engines, and his first car which was shockingly, a silver 1988 Mazda RX-7 GXL- but not all his cars were rotary powered. And, just like the unconventional rotary engine in his first car, Jon's education as an architect took him down an unconventional road which landed him at Mazda USA. You don't want to miss this episode!#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39 #volvo #c30New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoJon Leverett from Mazda USA shares his experience going from his beloved 1988 Mazda RX-7 to a classy 2001 BMW 525i sedan and how they compare. Jon's comes from a "Rotary Family, " who owned a fleet of approximately 20 RX-7s over the years. Somehow Jon ended up at Mazda.Keep an eye on our social media to learn more about Jon and how his love for cars led him to his dream job at Mazda USA and our upcoming full episode.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoWe had a fantastic interview yesterday with Jon Leverett from Mazda USA. Jon truly grew up in the first ever "Rotary Family, " owning a fleet of approximately 20 RX-7s over the years. Keep an eye on our social media to learn more about Jon and how his love for cars led him to his dream job at Mazda.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjobNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoDid you ever have a car that changed your life, literally? Join us for the first episode of Season 4 with Mike McElhattan, owner of DeLorean Midwest - an exclusive DeLorean repair shop and dealership in Illinois.Mike recounts his earliest cars including a 1989 Mercury Cougar LS and a 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE. Fate was on his side when his brother purchased a DeLorean at auction, ultimately causing Mike to answer a "want ad" for a DeLorean mechanic. Set the Time Machine a decade into the future where Mike and his wife purchased the company and have turned it into a growing family business. The rest as they say, is "history..."You can find more about Mike and the team at DeLorean Midwest via his website and YouTube channel:      https://deloreanmidwest.com      https://www.youtube.com/@deloreannation#mercury #mercurycougar #pontiac #pontiacgrandprix #delorean #dmc12 #dmcmidwest #deloreannation #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #podcast #carcast #bttfNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoJoin us for the first episode of Season 4 with our special guest, Mike from Delorean Midwest who will share details about his first cars - hint, they weren't DeLoreans.This episode will be available to stream on your favorite podcast platforms on Tuesday, March 4th.#mercury #mercurycougar #pontiac #pontiacgrandprix #delorean #dmc12 #dmcmidwest #deloreannation #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #podcast #carcast #bttfNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoThis clip from an upcoming episode with Croom, a close friend of the show, gives us some insight on his first love - the Diesel engine. He dealt with many Ford 1000 diesel tractors growing up and so his first car was a....Mercedes diesel, of course!Keep on top of all of our content and be alerted when our first episode of Season 4 kicks off this coming Tuesday, March 4th#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #diesel #firstcar #mercedes #mercedes240dNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoHere's another great clip from Season 2 Episode 6 with the car loving couple, Aimee and John where they take us through details on their 1983 Fiat Spider 2000 Pininfarina. As a bonus, you can see the Fiat behind them on our YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/@carslovedClick the link below to listen to the entire funny and nostalgic episode with this amazing, car loving couple. https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/d4eeb8faa67d9dcab9c416652705d138#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #fiat #firstcar #fiatspider #pininfarinaNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoFrom one of our top episodes - Aimee and John from Season 2 Episode 6 take us back to high school to hear about John's infamous customized, hacked off roof 1973 Oldsmobile 98 that was purchased and kept at a friend's house,  out of his dad's sight. Click the link below to listen to the entire funny and nostalgic episode with this amazing, car loving couple. https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/d4eeb8faa67d9dcab9c416652705d138#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #oldsmobile #highschool #firstcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoTom Yang shares some of his early car experiences prior to becoming a full time restorer of classic pre-1972's Ferrari's. From his first cars - 1965 and 1966 Mustangs to a Sunbeam to a 1972 Porsche 911 to his 1963 Ferrari 300 America, Tom has great taste when it comes to unique cars.This clip is part of the full interview with Tom that you can find here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286b #tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12 #250swb #restoration #carrestoration #history #italianhistory #sunbeam #911 #porsche #ford #mustang #mustangfastbackNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoOur special guest from Season 2 Episode 10, Nicole Johnson, shares her experience as a driver in the Monster Truck Jam in her trust Scooby Doo!Check out the full episode with Nicole to hear all about her journey beginning with a humble pair of Dodge Colt's to rock crawling in Jeeps, Monster Truck Jam fame, and landing her own YouTube channel - Nicole Johnson's Detour.  https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/3cd60142918fe052c55aee182087906#nicolejohnsonsdetour #nicolejohnson #scoobydoo #monstertruck  #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycartellsastory #dodgecolt #dodge #badgeengineering #everycarhasaculture #history #automobiles #everycarhasaculture #jeep #rockcrawlNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoMatt Pratt from Top Coat Garage shares how he inspired his team to convert a narrow body Porsche 911SC into a custom Turbo-bodied beauty.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #carsloved #podcast #carcast #topcoatgarage #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #911sc #porsche #customcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoIn this clip from our full interview on 2/18 with renowned vintage Ferrari restorer, Tom Yang, he shares his emotions on the sights and the sounds of the first Ferrari he saw - a 250 short wheel base with an incredible sound from its V-12 engine.We couldn't stop talking with Tom about his amazing career as a one-man Ferrari restoration shop. You will love hearing the full 45 minute episode with this wonderful automotive artisan and historian here: https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286b#tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12 #250swb #restoration #carrestoration #history #italianhistoryNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoImagine the meticulous care required to restore a vintage Ferrari or the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Notre Dame to their former glory. In our latest episode, we transport you into the world where passion for preservation meets craftsmanship. Our guest, Tom, a seasoned mechanic enchanted by the allure of the 250 short wheelbase Ferrari, shares his journey from awe-struck enthusiast to a dedicated restorer. His mentor, François Sicard, played an instrumental role in shaping his path, and you'll hear how their shared love for the intricate art of restoration blossomed into Tom's renowned blog, tomyang.net.Tom offers a fascinating glimpse into the delicate balance between old-world craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology like 3D printing. While modern innovations present exciting possibilities, they can't quite capture the essence that defines these classics. We unpack the challenges and triumphs in sourcing authentic parts and maintaining the elegance of vintage car interiors. With stories of influential figures like Ralph Lauren, we explore the fine line between enhancing a car to perfection and preserving its authentic imperfections, a debate that continues to shape the restoration world.Our passion for Italian design and the joy of mentoring the next generation of car enthusiasts threads through the conversation. From personal stories of driving that first car to celebrating the art behind every restoration project, we paint a picture of a lifelong journey driven by a love for cars and craftsmanship. Join us as we revel in the timeless appeal of Italian aesthetics, and reflect on the invaluable lessons learned from masters like Francois Sicard, all while setting the stage for future automotive aficionados.#tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoMegan, our guest from Season 3 Episode 3, shares how he she found her 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 on Ebay and its top speed on the highway.If you like what you hear, click the link below to listen to the full episode with Megan:https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/318975ea55657ba867726e293dd1ef14#fj60 #landcruiser #carsloved #ebay #everycartellsastory #evercarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #talbothospice #toyota #podcast #carcastNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoKat, our special guest from Season 1 Episode 10, shares the revelation when her dad, John DeLorean, told her that he named the Pontiac Firebird. Check out Kat's full episode to hear the heartwarming stories of growing up a DeLorean - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/21bc2a128a77f6b4aebc3657124d0d80#delorean #carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #automobile #carcast #pontiac #firebird #transamNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoMakenna from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program  our co-guest from Season 3 Episode 6, and shared stories of her first car, a 2004 Ford Explorer, and the names of her subsequent cars. Christian throws in that his car is named Maddox - can you guess the make/model?Click the link below to listen to whole episode with Makenna:https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6101fe7007f56a999211944be3a14fafAnd if you like what you see and hear, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe.#carsloved #automobile #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #carcast #weberauto #weberstateuniversity #weberstate #ford #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #explorer #carnames #nameyourcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoKelly, our guest from Season 3 Episode 5, shares how he got around the tight roads of Japan - he bought a motorcycle. In his case, it was a Suzuki Jebel 250 XC and it served him well during his deployment.Listen to Kelly's entire episode here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/f8441b5c67f5aa6a8ee672b9628f381dAnd if you like what you see and hear, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe.#everycartellsastory #automobile #carsloved #podcast  #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #Japan #suzuki #everycarhasaculture #motorcyles #japaneseroadsNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoListen to this clip from one of our recent interviews with Croom who tells us that his first car was in fact a......Ford 1000 Tractor. #ford #ford1000tractor #tractor #everycartellsastory #everycartellsastory #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbeforeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoFrom an upcoming episode, we have Mike from Delorean Midwest https://deloreanmidwest.com sharing how he found his job as a DeLorean automobile technician in the "want ads." Mike and his wife eventually purchased the company and the rest as they say is "history."#automobile #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycarhasaculture #delorean #carsloved #podcast #carcastNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoIn this clip from an upcoming full episode, we spoke with content strategist Krystal Proffitt (https://krystalproffitt.com) who shared the story about her first car...err truck that was a hand-me-down from her dad. Listen in as she tells us the nickname of the truck and making it hers.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #krystalproffitt #ford #fordtrucks New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoOur new website, of course! We are proud to announce our new and improved website is now LIVE !!! https://carsloved.com#carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #carcast #toallthecarsivelovedbeforeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoIn our 2nd episode with students and instructors from Weber State University, Dallas, a student, shares his experience of moving to Dearborn, Michigan to work for Ford. Following his 2 years in the Automotive Technology Program at Weber, he was offered a job with Ford due to their affiliation with the university and moved to Dearborn with his trusty BMW E90 which did not fair so well due to the roads in Michigan. To combat the roads and feed his love for cars, he purchased and fell in love with a 500-hp Range Rover that he owns to this day!Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program is nationally recognized for its EV Training program - https://continue.weber.edu/professional/programs/evtraining/Please Like, Subscribe, and Comment if you like what you see and hear to be alerted to our latest content, including full episodes. Full episodes drop every other Tuesday with the next one coming on 2/18/2025, but you can always go to our LinkTree to find all of our content quickly - https://linktr.ee/carsloved#carsloved #automobile #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #carcast #weberauto #weberstateuniversity #weberstate #ford #toallthecarsivelovedbeforeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoThis clip from an upcoming episode features Dave from the Small Car Company (http://www.smallcarcompany.org/) shares how his father, a WWII veteran couldn't understand why he would buy a Volkswagen. Listen as Dave, being a smart teenager, comes up with a good response. Do you have a similar story to share?#carsloved #everycartellsastory #evercarhasaculture #automobile #carcast #smallcarcompany #vw  #vwbug #vwbeetle  #podcast #toallthecarsivelovedbeforePlease Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved

Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug with your contact infoCaroline from HH Wheels Productions shares that despite agreeing not to buy any more cars, she purchase a 1997 Dodge Viper GTS as a surprise for her dad and had to hide it for 2-3 weeks. Her dad, James, was stunned and grinning ear to ear when he saw his dream car pull up - he is one lucky father!Be sure to check out their YouTube page to see the full episode with the Viper and others - https://youtube.com/hhwheels#carsloved #everycartellsastory #evercarhasaculture #automobile #carcast #hhwheels #dodgeviper #roadtrip #podcast #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #dodge #viper #musclecar #getwrenchinPlease Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved