Podcast appearances and mentions of chris theodore

On this best of show, Brett, Mark, and Corey welcome former Ford Motor Company Vice President of Product Development Chris Theodore to discuss Project Daisy, designing the 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra concept with Carroll Shelby and J Mays, the car's genesis, acquiring the car for himself, and the decision to send it to auction. This and much more on Driven Radio Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUESTS:Matthew Riley, AstronAerospace.com; Chris Theodore, Theodore and Associates PANEL: Matt DeLorenzo, Kelley Blue Book; Jack R. Nerad, America On The Road Radio; Gary Vasilash, on Automotive; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

In this On the Move, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman are rounding up and roping in the stampede of excitement for Mecum's Dallas Auction. Before riding off with thoughts of the Lone Star State, they first detail some of their recent automotive travels. Matt gives his report from being at both the Geneva Concours d'Elegance in Geneva, Illinois, and the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, both of which featured the Mecum Mobile Experience. Meanwhile, John provides his take on the All Pontiac Show held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. From there, it's on to small talk on trucks, with John getting his first glimpse of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and sharing his thoughts on the soon to arrive Ford Maverick light-duty hauler. Next, Matt is thinking pink, sharing the details on the new hue to be available on Jeep Wranglers. Called Tuscadero, the optional color costs $395 and throws back to Roz Kelly's "Happy Days" character Carol "Pinky" Tuscadero. Wrapping up, its discussion of the 2023 Acura Integra and the ultra-hot Corvette Z06. In this episode's second segment, the guys are joined by Chris Theodore. Besides being a former engineering VP at Ford Motor Company and the Chrysler Corporation, Chris was the consigner of the 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra concept codenamed Daisy. The one-of-a-kind vehicle just sold at Mecum's Monterey auction, hammering for a staggering $2.64 million and setting a new bar for late-model production concept vehicles. Chris was on the podcast earlier this summer, but Matt and John want to check back in, eager to hear Chris's emotional journey with him having been so closely involved with the car's creation, including working alongside the legendary Carroll Shelby, as well as how he came to the hard decision to let it go. Rounding out this week's episode, Matt and John are driving hard towards Mecum's upcoming Dallas auction, to be held September 8-11. More than 1,000 vehicles are expected to cross the block with television coverage on NBCSN and live streaming on Peacock. The guys look at all the highlights, including the six collections, and pick out personal favorites. John's clock is punched by a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Fastback that has undergone a concours frame-off, restoration and sports numerous awards including an MCA Gold in "1969-1970 Boss Concours Trailered or Driver Class" at MCA Nationals and a Diamond at Boss Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Matt is crazy about a 1969 COPO Camaro packing an L72 427 CI V-8 engine. It's been in the care of the same family for the last 45 years and features original Daytona Yellow paint, sheet metal and interior. Matt, a COPO historian and expert, gives his thoughts on what makes these Central Office muscle machines so legendary and why they're ultra-hot with collectors.

Brett, Mark, and Corey welcome special guest Chris Theodore, former Ford Motor Company Vice President of Product Development to discuss designing and building the 2004 Ford Cobra Shelby Concept with Carroll Shelby and J Mays, bringing that car home, and why he's sending it to auction. In the news, there's a new speed record for driving from New York to L.A. and back, the Camaro may be killed to make way for an electric sedan, and you can beat a Tesla in a drag race if you build the hell out of your car. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This On the Move has its sights set on a spectacular set of Shelby Cobras crossing the block at Mecum's upcoming Monterey auction. Before diving in, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman have travel reports from recent time on the road. John recaps his time onsite at SRX race No. 5 taking place at Slinger Raceway in Slinger, Wisconsin. From there, he shares his experiences at a pair of Pontiac events he attended: the 42nd Annual GTO Nationals held in the Wisconsin Dells, and the Pontiac-Oakland Club International Convention in Uncasville, Connecticut. Meanwhile, Matt was on hand at the Chicago Auto Show, taking in the very latest in the automotive world. He shares his thoughts on exciting new releases like the 2022 Ford Maverick, the 2022 VW Golf R and the 2022 Ram 1500 GT. Moving on, the spotlight is shined on the 2004 Ford Shelby Cobra Concept codenamed "Daisy." Joining Matt and John is Chris Theodore, the car's owner, though his connection to the car runs much, much deeper. Chris worked for Ford and was instrumental in the car's development and construction. He shares how the project came to be, the thrill of working alongside the legendary Carroll Shelby and the exciting story of how he acquired the vehicle. Rounding out this week's episode, Mecum NBCSN Floor Reporter and Shelby Expert and Historian Bill Stephens is on the line, weighing in on the significance of a 1967 Shelby 427 "Semi Competition" Cobra. The car, CSX3045, is one of just 29 produced and has quite an extensive racing history.

Chris Theodore is the President of Theodore & Associates where they specialize in the automotive transportation sector. He provides strategic and project planning, product innovation and design, supplier sourcing, specialty manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions and business restructuring. 

After a brief introduction, host Robert Ross dives into the subject of Chris' book (1:10) and the years after Shelby's infamous Les Mans race with Ford (4:08). Chris details the development of the Shelby Cobra after began working at Ford (7:13) before explaining the approach to modernizing the Daytona in the Gr.1 (10:49). Chris then relates some insights into what 'could have been' at the Ford company if the recession hadn't happened (13:25) and reminisces on the man, Carroll Shelby and what led him to write the book (14:33). After a short break, Robert asks Chris to talk about Shelby cars that may have been lost to time, like the Series 1 (19:28), then consider how history will look back on Shelby's legacy and the future of race cars and racing (23:53). The two men reflect on 'The Golden Age of Racing' (27:00) before closing the discussion on cars that inspire Chris, the contents of his garage, and the cars he'd love to own someday (30:32). Learn more: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Hosted By: Robert Ross Produced By: Chris Porter Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production

After a brief introduction, host Robert Ross dives into the subject of Chris' book (1:10) and the years after Shelby's infamous Les Mans race with Ford (4:08). Chris details the development of the Shelby Cobra after began working at Ford (7:13) before explaining the approach to modernizing the Daytona in the Gr.1 (10:49). Chris then relates some insights into what 'could have been' at the Ford company if the recession hadn't happened (13:25) and reminisces on the man, Carroll Shelby and what led him to write the book (14:33). After a short break, Robert asks Chris to talk about Shelby cars that may have been lost to time, like the Series 1 (19:28), then consider how history will look back on Shelby's legacy and the future of race cars and racing (23:53). The two men reflect on 'The Golden Age of Racing' (27:00) before closing the discussion on cars that inspire Chris, the contents of his garage, and the cars he'd love to own someday (30:32). Learn more: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Hosted By: Robert Ross Produced By: Chris Porter Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ford GT40 was the car that beat Ferrari in the1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Four decades after that win, the company resurrected the storied machine with an all new Ford GT to commemorate Ford's 100th anniversary. Chris Theodore was Ford’s VP of Product Engineering during this time and the man in charge of designing an all-new car that captured the spirit of the original. Here he recounts the fascinating story behind the Ford GT. If it wasn’t for Zora Duntov, the Chevrolet Corvette may have been just a footnote in GM’s history. But immediately after joining GM in 1953,  Duntov pushed a series of changes through the GM bureaucracy that made the Corvette a legitimate sports car. Jerry Burton, author of "Zora Arkus-Duntov—The Man Behind Corvette", explains how Duntov’s forceful personality was an instrument of good, and sometimes bad. Listen to longer audio podcasts of both extraordinary stories: Ford GT and Chevrolet Corvette.

The Ford GT40 looms massively in Ford’s psyche. It was, after all, the Ford that beat Ferrari in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Four decades after that win, the company resurrected the storied machine with an all new Ford GT to commemorated Ford's 100th anniversary. Chris Theodore was Ford’s VP of Product Engineering during this time and the man tasked with designing an all-new car that captured the spirit of the original. Here he recounts the thrilling but harrowing story behind the Ford GT.

This week we welcome Chris Theodore, the namesake of Theodore and Associates. Chris played key roles in the development of the Ford GT and the Dodge Viper. Now he's showing off what he calls Uni-Chassis, which will be aimed at EVs. He also has a goal of creating a $500 car. You read that right $500. We'll be talking about those projects and getting into the big news of the past week including Ford and VW profits, the sinking ship that is Lexus and what we can infer from the fact that Chrysler and Fiat have all but dropped out of the EV game. By the way, we've got an update about the MKZ after last week's show; this info is very telling. John McElroy is joined in studio by the Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo.