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After a brief introduction, Robert takes a moment to marvel at the sheer number of Volkswagens that were produced (1:14) before Russell dives into the unexpected history of the 'people's car'...specifically the Beetle (3:02). Then Robert asks Russell to drill into the history of Volkwagen after the British involvement following WW2 with a man named Heinz Nordhoff (7:19) and VW's efforts to go international and the difficulties in sharing the Beetle's new style with other cultures (8:50). Then Russell examines the complex shared history of Porsche and Volkswagen and how the companies have continued their relationship to the present day (10:49). Before taking a short break, Robert asks Russell for his advice on the most collectible Volkswagens (13:07). Robert takes a brief detour to discuss the more obscure makes and models created by Volkswagen--like the Karmann Ghia (15:57) before steering the conversation back to the Volkswagen's arrival in America (18:41) and the creation and impact of the VW Bus (22:52). To conclude, the two men speculate on the future of the Beetle and Bus designs in Volkwagen's legacy (27:36). Get Russell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetles-Buses-Smaller-Smarter/dp/0760367663 (Due to some technical difficulties in connecting across continents, there are some audio glitches at certain points in the recording that could not be removed.) LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES: Brian Howard and Automobile Conservation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i=1000497743682 Diane Parker and the Historic Vehicle Association https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-diane-parker-and-the-historic-vehicle-association/id1485928924?i=1000498776283Freeman Thomas: Part 1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-freeman-thomas-part-1/id1485928924?i=1000482838944  ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an introduction, Robert asks Diane to explain the goals and purpose of the Historic Vehicle Association (0:59), the qualifications that a car must meet to be included in the National Registry (3:47), and the process the vehicles must go through for documentation (5:07). Robert asks what types of vehicles are up for consideration (7:25) before Diane shares the stories of two of the most recent inductees: a 1921 Duesenberg Straight 8 (9:24) and a Dodge Challenger with a very special history (12:15). Then Robert rewinds to the first inductees: a Shelby Daytona Coupe (14:22), a 1964 Meyers Manx (15:18), and the Maserati 8CTF "Boyle Special" (16:21). After a short break, Robert and Diane discuss a recent addition to the Register--The Jenkins' Bus--an iconic vehicle marking an important time in the Civil Rights Movement in America, as well as all the work and love that was required to preserve its special history (18:12). Before moving on, Robert asks to discuss just two more cars that caught his eye: a 1964 Chevy Impala called 'Gypsy Rose' (23:36) and, the 'star' of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the 1985 Modena Spyder Ferrari (26:34). Robert brings things to close by asking how listeners can engage with the HVA--from suggesting cars to events, such as Cars on the Capitol and the Drive History Conference (29:19)--before Diane concludes with her own story of how she developed her love for cars (35:35). Learn More: https://www.historicvehicle.org/ CHECK OUT MORE RELATED EPISODES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i=1000497743682 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-terry-karges-and-the-petersen-automotive-museum/id1485928924?i=1000476396066 ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media production  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert begins by asking Brian to explain how he got into conservation, but more importantly, what conservation is and how it's different than restoration (1:14). Then, Brian shares how his early career spent working on carriage conservation (7:12) prepared him for his transition into 'industrial conservation' and his specialty with cars (9:43). Robert and Brian then discuss the unhelpful instinct of some car collectors to 'clean the machine' and the benefits of simply removing the layers of dust and dirt in old finds (11:37) before Robert asks Brian to detail how he approaches conservation vs. restoration on a case by case basis with his clients (16:14).  After a short break, Robert asks Brian to talk about one unique car he had worked on recently, The Jenkins' Bus--an important fixture in SC during the Civil Rights Movement that has now been permanently placed on the Historic Vehicle Association's National Registry (19:23). Brian shares the history of B.R. Howard and Associates and its philosophy in the conservation industry (23:35). Then Robert asks Brian to share his involvement in and thoughts about the American Institute of Conservators and the code of ethics they uphold (28:23), before sharing some stories about what he has in his own garage (34:00). ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After introductions, Robert asks David to detail his record-breaking Monterrey auction from August 2019 (2:59), then Bill asks David to review the step-by-step process for getting a car to auction (7:58). After a short break, Bill asks David to detail where his passion came from (12:43) and Robert asks David to take out his 'crystal ball' and take a peak at what's happening to the collector car market (16:14).Finally, Bill asks David for tips on how to strategize at an auction (22:11) and what cars David thinks might be collectible in the future (28:39). ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert re-introduces Frank to the listeners and then asks for Frank to share his 'second' trip to Italy and the people he met there--a menagerie of stars in the world of Italian car design and manufacturing (1:25). After a quick break, Robert asks Frank to discuss the other car designers he met beyond Maserati's (11:25), then Frank pivots into the origins and impact of the Concorso Italiano (13:12). Robert asks Frank about the other Italian car factories he got to know (22:23), before Frank shares some insights into purchasing conversion (or 'cut') Ferraris (24:22) and then sharing the origins and impact of his Car Guy Tour Italia (28:46). Learn more about Frank: https://www.carguytour.com/ Cars That Matter will return on Nov. 9th, 2020 with a new episode. So now is the time to subscribe to this podcast to make sure you never miss a release!  (Due to some technical difficulties, there are some audio glitches at certain points in the recording that could not be removed. The quality improves throughout.) ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After introductions, Frank explains the story of how he first connected with Maserati (2:03), before the two men discuss what makes the Maserati designs so special (7:08), and Maserati's emphasis on race car design (10:46). Then Robert asks Frank to talk about his experiences in restoring and driving Maseratis (14:21).  After a short break, Frank details the origins of the Maserati Information Exchange (18:06) and how MIE changed the history of the marque (21:07) before a gradual transition into becoming a resotration company before the recession in the 90s (24:42). Then Robert pivots to discuss the Maserati's rise on the collectible market (31:05), the uniqueness of prototypes in the car industry--especially the ones designed by Franco Saglione (33:08)--and Frank muses on the future of the marque and the car design industry as a whole (35:09).  Learn More: https://www.carguytour.com/ Frank will return to continue the conversation in next week's episode of Cars That Matter. ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert kicks things off after some introductions by asking Jack to detail his family history with racing and cars (1:12), then Jack explains how he approaches and prepares for a race (4:05), before explaining the recently launched Roush iRacing League (5:16). Then, Jack shares his proudest racing moment (8:36).  After a short break, Jack explains the company origins and the services that Roush Performance provides (10:41), Robert asks Jack to give a peak into the research and development processes of Roush Performance (14:00), and Jack goes over the current offerings available through the company (16:55) and considers the future of performance vehicles with new technologies being created every day (20:59). Then Robert asks Jack about the intersection between performance and luxury (23:00), his advice on the industry (25:10), and his own personal tastes in cars (26:49). Learn More: https://www.roushperformance.com/ ------------------ Learn More About the Show: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross is joined (online) by Pete Evanow, author of the book "Nissan Z: 50 Years of Exhilarating Performance" to discuss Z history, the impact the six generations of the Z-Car had on the automotive industry, and what the future might look like in the collectible market. After introducing Pete, Robert shares his thoughts on Pete's book, "Nissan Z," and Pete shares how the book came to be (1:01). Then Robert rewinds and asks Pete to go back and look at the origins of the Z legacy (2:34) before Robert asks Pete to talk in in more detail about Yutaka Katayama, father of the Z-Car (5:09), and then Pete explains why Datsun rebranded as Nissan (6:39). The two men then discuss how the release of the 240Z 'changed the game' for Nissan (7:11) and Pete details the designers who created the automobile (9:18). Pete then shares some of the racing history of the Z-Cars, including how P.L. Newman brought credibility to the make (10:21), and then they both review the model numbers that brought the car to present day (12:56). Before a short break, Pete shares about this time working for Nissan when the company partnered with Renault (14:33). Then Robert asks Pete to talk about the GTR (16:55), before discussing the more recent Z-Car models (18:12) and considering what the future might hold for the next Z-Cars (21:00). Then Robert turns the conversation towards the collector market (22:16). Then Robert asks Pete what cars he has in his own garage (28:42) before concluding the show with Pete giving some insight into his own inspiration in life (31:05). Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nissan-50-Years-Exhilarating-Performance/dp/0760367132 ----------------- Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsthatmatterpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/carspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carsthatmatterpodcast ----------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross is joined (online) by Jim Warlick, owner of "The American Presidential Experience," which is going to be auctioned off through Bonham's next month. The collection includes quite a few notable pieces, including two limos from JFK's presidency. Robert and Jim discuss the importance of those cars, their impact on history, and how the auction will benefit the Worker's Legacy Foundation which was founded by Jim. Robert begins by asking Jim to describe the origins and goals of "The American Presidential Experience" (1:18) and what other notable items make up the collections--like Oval Office repicas (4:41). Then Robert pivots to talk about the motivations behind Jim bringin his treasures to auction (6:48) and what the auction process is like in the current pandemic (7:33). Then, before. a short break, Robert asks Jim to detail how exactly he became the owner of such an impressive collection (8:34). Then Robert and Jim wind back the clock to discuss the JFK legacy and the role one of the cars played in history (13:00), before examining the other limo up for auction and the purpose limos have served in every presidency (18:23) and the other items up for bid (20:02). Then Robert and Jim share some stories about the times Jim worked for campaigns (22:51) before diving deep into Jim's Worker's Legacy Foundation and all the good he hopes will come from auctioning the JFK limos (25:05). ------------------ Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media production  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some brief introductions and conversation, Robert dives into "Gulf 917" and asks Jay to explain his love affair with the car and why it's such an important car--which has some interesting ties to Steve McQueen...(1:52) Then, Jay explains how the car series changed 'the game' in unexpected ways due to continuously changing 'rules' (6:14) before Robert asks for a quick rundown on what a '917' car is and why the Gulf is special (8:47). Then Jay explains exactly how the Gulf 917 came about (13:07), and why chronicling all 14 chassis was important (18:39). Before a short break, Robert asks how it was that Gulf became involved on the venture (20:41). Then Robert asks Jay to discuss some of the drivers of the cars--many of whom Jay befriended while writing his book (24:49), then Jay talks about the community of Porsche enthusiasts he engages with on Facebook and how they are a source of information (29:15), and Robert pivots the discussion to share how one of the chassis went to auction at Gooding & Company for a record-breaking amount (30:56). Then Robert asks Jay about how he actually went about writing this book (35:32), some of his discoveries in the writing process (39:36), and his involvement with the rescheduled Pebble Beach events that were meant to showcase the Gulf 917s (42:18). CHECK OUT RELATED EPISODES: David Gooding: https://apple.co/2FQ1cEO The Brumos Collection: https://apple.co/2ZVGmuW 000 Magazine: https://apple.co/3cfdB14 Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ----------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media productionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Curtis begin by considering why the Model T is important in history--and why it's important to themselves (1:16), as well as how the 'assembly line' revolutionized industry around the world (2:50). Then Robert asks Curtis to detail the cars specs (4:42) before 'taking us for a drive' (6:42) and talking about what exactly the car is capable of (9:14). Right before a break, the consider how creating the auto industry necessitated the gasoline industry and how some of the quirks of the car foreshadowed modern developments in the industry (10:34). Then Robert asks Curtis to detail his own history with his Model T (13:37) and how he approached resoring it (15:31). This naturally leads to Curtis sharing some personal memories and Robert recounting the importance of 'living history' (16:30). Robert pivots to ask about the Model T community (18:07). Then Curtis shares one of his favorite memories of taking the car to a 'drive thru' zoo (20:08). Robert asks Curtis to open up his garage and share what other cars he's collected and is resotring (22:03). And lastly, Robert asks Cutis to give advice in starting your car collection (26:23) before Robert and Curtis consider if any modern-day cars will be as impactful on history as the Model T (27:36). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ----------------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay and Robert get right into things by reviewing Jay's earliest memories of cars (1:05) and how his unique education led him to Ford (3:57). Then Robert pivots to discuss the fifteen years that Jay spent working for Ford Motor Company and how the company's ethos continues to set the bar for other companies (5:45), an ethos that Jay was excited to discover with Embraer (8:28). After a short break, Robert asks Jay to detail his process for brining automotive interior design to private jets, first at Gulf Stream and then at Embraer (13:32). Then Jay explains how Embraer started the private jet design revolution by hiring BMW DesignWorks and the importance of cross-industry development even when it's all brought in-house (18:30). Finally, Robert asks Jay to detail some of this best designs that were never actually made (24:33) before concluding with some musings from Jay on the importance of employers giving employees more creative freedom to realize untapped potential (29:35). Hear from the designers discussed in this episode! Eddie Sotto of Sotto Studios on Cars That Matter Freeman Thomas on Cars That Matter Ian Cameron and Verena Kloos on Cars That Matter Learn More: Embraer Aviation | Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter -------------------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: Jay Beever Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music By: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a brief introduction and some shared memories about previous guest, Eddie Sotto, Jay and Robert focus in on how to define luxury and how that manifests itself in both the automotive and aerospace industries (1:50), then Jay explains how Eddie was key to connecting Robert and Jay by way of creating the Skyacht One (5:30), crafting the meticulous 'narrative' to showcase the Skyranch One (9:16), and how exactly the Kyoto Airship directly impacted the design of the Skyranch (10:05).  After a short break, Jay explains the thought process behind his futuristic transportation concept called 'Pulse' and 'owning space' (16:21) and the ultimate question of 'Who should build the first flying car?' (21:05) Then, Robert turns the tables and asks Jay to discuss some cars that have been a particularly large inspiration (24:04). Finally, Jay explains how all of his design experience unexpectedly came full circle in designing an office desk chair--and how that might be a portent of things to come (28:52). But the two have more to discuss, so check out the second half of the conversation next week! Learn more: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter --------------------- Hosted by Robert Ross Guest: Jay Beever Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert jumps right in by asking David to elaborate on what SpeedKore's philosophies are before focusing on the company's predilection for Chargers (1:03), before having David review the cars of note his company has built, rebuilt, and enhanced (3:50). Then David explains why car owners should consider carbon fiber as an option for restoring or upkeeping their classic cars (9:16), considers the need for artisan expertise in car making (10:25), and the importance of education for younger enthusiasts (11:35). Then Robert asks David to recount a story about one of his particularly 'super' clients (12:48).  After a short break, Robert asks for 'Carbon Fiber 101' to learn what processes can help car owners and what options they should consider in their car purchases and restorations (17:27). After the rundown, Robert asks David to highlight some of the most aesthetically superior work that SpeedKore has done (25:22) along with some of the work he's doing in partnership with Classic Recreations (29:42). Lastly, Robert asks David to discuss how to get the next generation excited about cars which prompts David to share his own story and offers his help to young people getting started (33:55). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ----------------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: David Salvaggio Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne Carini, host of 'Chasing Classic Cars' on television and owner of F40 Motorsports joins Robert Ross (online) to discuss Wayne's talent for locating and restoring classic cars as well as his thoughts on the changing car collector industry.  After a brief introduction, Robert asks Wayne to go back to the beginning and share how his love of cars began and his unique history with the Model A (1:29), before honing in on what drives Wayne as he hunts for classic cars and some of his favorite stories about the people he's met (4:38). Rober then turns the conversation to Wayne's show 'Chasing Classic Cars' and how he approaches buying and selling automobiles (7:54), along with one of the most exciting discoveries he ever made (10:56). Robert shifts gears to ask about the origin and success of F40 Motorsports and has Wayne walk us through what a restoration actually entails (14:13), then highlight some of his favorite restorations and a special showcase Wayne had at Pebble Beach (16:46).  After a quick break, Robert asks which cars are Wayne's favorites to drive and discuss the recent line-up from Corvette (19:36), then Robert asks for Wayne's advice on buying collector cars--from 'cars to avoid' through 'how to approach restoration' (24:03). Then Robert turns the conversation to the future of collectible cars and how the 'new normal' may change the auction industry (29:59). Finally, Wayne considers the next generation of automobile enthusiasts and how to excite that passion in younger generations (33:24). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follows Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter ------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: Wayne Carini Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After introducing Christophe, the men discuss Christophe's time with Bentley Americas, specifically the launch of the Continental GT (1:13) before deep-diving into the inspiration and history of the car and how it led to the New Continental GT and some of Bentley's technical features (3:53). Then Robert encourages Christophe to discuss Bentley's New Flying Spur and how it directly effected their plans for their model lineup (7:04) including their new Bentayga and the criticisms the luxury SUV initially faced (11:25), which leads to Christophe's explanation of Authenticity as a driving force at Bentley (14:34). Then Robert winds the clock back to discuss how Bentley made it through the 70s-90s when the market was as unfavorable to luxury sedans (16:09).  After a short break, Robert dives into the loyalty of not only Bentley owners, but the artisans who create these automobiles (18:12). Then Robert steers the conversation to the topic of Mulliner (20:57), then what the 'new normal' looks like for Bentley (23:46), the special relationship between the American consumer and Bentley (26:12), and the new technologies on the horizon for the marque (27:14). Finally, Robert digs deeper into Christophe's personal history with cars--and motorcycles (30:37). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook ------------------ Hosted by: Robert Ross Producer & Editor: Chris Porter Sound Engineer: Michael Kennedy Theme Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Vintage Air: Jack Chisenhall, President and Founder, and recipient of the Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award, shares his experiences retrofitting older, classic cars with new systems, his time driving on the Bonneville Salt Flats, and what will be the future for 'historic cars'. After a brief introduction, Robert jumps straight to Jack's early love of cars and how he began his career of working with automobiles (0:24) and the first time he attended the Street Rod Nationals (4:21). Then the men share their experiences as cars evolved to have air conditioning and how Jack began retrofitting air systems into older models (7:15). Then Robert takes a moment to reflect on Jack's Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award (8:13). Following a short break, Jack tells about his time driving on the Bonneville Salt Flats (10:17), then Robert asks Jack to share the details of his personal car collection (14:13) and Robert asks Jack his 'any three cars' question (17:38). Jack then explains how he approaches designing new systems for classic cars (20:01) and Robert questions how Vintage Air approaches exotic cars (), before Robert asks Jack about the most difficult 'car' he ever worked on (25:56) and the oldest car he ever worked on (27:54). They conclude the conversation by considering the future of 'historic cars' (28:18). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ------------------- Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: Jack Chisenhall  Produced by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Andrew begin the conversation by discussing the purpose and origins of Lamborghini Club America (0:38) before diving into Andrew's personal history with the club (4:58) and how the club is organized and the unique benefits it provides for its members (9:25). After discussing how Andrew first began his passion Miuras (14:40) they get into the history of Lamborghini and people who made it the marque it is today (19:19). They then spend some time discussing the LCA magazine, "La Vita," and the events the club sponsors (24:14), then move onto the Urus and the overall rarity of Lamborghini sports cars (28:34). After a quick break, Andrew shares some advice to new Lamborghini owners (33:34). Then Andrew turns the tables on Robert and asks about Robert's history with Lamborghini (37:41) and Robert concludes by asking his favorite 'any three cars' question (41:52). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: Andrew Romanowski Produced by: Chris Porter Sound Engineering: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before jumping into the subject of Patrick's book, Robert and Patrick get to know each other by discussing when and how Patrick developed his passion for cars (0:24) and the start of Patrick's automobile concept art collection (4:44). The two men begin discussing some of the photos in Patrick's book showing what design studios were like for cars at the beginning, many of which were donated by GM and Art Center in Pasadena (7:03), before discussing the design process more in depth (8:20) and considering the legacy of a leading female designer, Joan Creamer (11:00). After a quick break, Robert asks Patrick to detail the evolution of design as revealed in his book and the men and women who led the drive (12:19), how the Mustang was a uniquely designed car for the time (16:38), and how impactful Art Center was in the history of automotive design (18:36). Robert then asks Patrick to go on a deep dive of names and designs that are important to him, many of whom didn't know their work was still extant, and how his purpose of collecting this work changed when he met them in person (21:39). Then the two men discuss how car design has become less experimental and adventurous over time and what kind of future design has (27:50) before Robert asks his infamous 'any three car' question (31:34). Learn more about Patrick G. Kelley: automobileconceptart.com https://www.amazon.com/IMAGINE-Automobile-Concept-1930s-1980s/dp/1854433075 https://www.daltonwatson.com/ Learn more about the show: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Hosted by: Robert Ross Guest: Patrick G. Kelley Produced by: Chris Porter Sound Engineer: Michael Kennedy Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Lamborghini to Porsche to Bentley and more: Car design - where has it been and where is it going? Robert Ross and Freeman Thomas, continue their conversation about the history, and more importantly, the future, of automotive design. Robert begins by discussing Freeman's career move from Volkswagen to Ford (0:40) and the importance of keeping the feel of driving an 'analog experience' (8:14). The two men then circle back to Freeman's passion for Porsche and Freeman's R Gruppe (9:22).  After a short break, the men finish their discussion of the high-in-demand R Gruppe membership and the purpose of restoration (17:35). Robert takes a moment to consider the Porsche legacy (23:10), before asking Freeman what three cars, with no limitations, Freeman would want (27:23). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced by: Chris Porter Theme Music By: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an introduction, Robert kicks things off by recounting how the two men met over their love of Porsche (0:24), then Robert backtracks to find out how Freeman fell in love with cars and what led him to study design (3:35). Then Robert steers the conversation to focus on Freeman's time at Volkswagen where he designed the iconic New Beetle (11:10), after which Freeman relays his career move back to Europe with Audi in developing the acclaimed Audi TT (18:51). Then Robert changes gears to talk about Freeman's time working with DaimlerChrysler (23:08). Learn More: Cars That Matter Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Hosted by: Robert Ross Produced by: Chris Porter Theme Music By: Celleste and Eric Dick A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an introduction, Robert asks Paul (who joins the show from Newport Pagnell in England) to explain Aston Martin Works and what it means for car lovers (1:22) and the detailed archives that help in restoring old cars and preserving history (4:16) before moving onto the options in restoring your car (6:52). Then they move into Aston Martin's 'Continuation Cars' (11:47), review what makes the GT different than the standard DB4 (13:03), and consider what the production cycle is for these unique cars (15:04). Then they refocus the conversation on what's next for Aston Martin Works (18:29), the Bond legacy (20:29), and the DB3S (21:51). After a quick break--Paul breaks down what happened after the last DB6 Vantage came out (23:46) and Aston Martin's history with the Lagonda marque (26:54). Then Robert asks Paul to consider the future of collector cars (29:52), then takes a brief detour to consider left vs. right driving (32:00) before considering Paul's personal history with cars beyond Aston Martin (33:40). The men conclude their conversation by discussing how Aston Martin Works is offering help to essential workers during the pandemic (38:42). Learn More: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter Hosted by Robert Ross Produced By Chris Porter Theme Music By Celleste & Eric Dick A CurtCo Media Production Follows Us: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross and Terry Karges begin their conversation by discussing the history of the Petersen Automotive Museum (1:26), the incredible people whose collective vision changed the museum to its present iconic build (5:40), and the museum's incredible collection (7:31). Then the two men turn their attention toward 'The Vault' (10:40) and then the process that led them to the museum's redesign (15:00). After a quick break, Terry digs into what it takes to be a curator at the Petersen (18:48), their remote studio for Art Center (20:38), and how the museum is making strides to engage younger car enthusiasts (23:18). Then Robert asks Terry how the public can access the wealth of information at the Museum during quarantine (28:05). They wrap things up by talking about Terry's own story with cars (32:10) and what three cars he still wants in his garage (38:27).  Learn More: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross and Eddie Sotto jump right back into their discussion by delving into Eddie's Rolls Royce car design meant to accompany the Skyacht, the Regatta(0:33) and then detour into Eddie's time with Ed Roth (4:50). Then Robert introduces Eddie's concept of "Form Follows Fantastic!" and asks him to elaborate (8:18). Then they shift gears to talk about the cars that Eddie's owned and admired (14:04). After looking to the past, the two men consider the future--specifically what's next for Eddie (21:18), then pivot to discussing luxury interior and furniture design and Fornasetti's aesthetic (24:04), the 'feel of the ride' (29:50), and Eddie's trademarked equation: 'Fear-Death=Fun' (33:27).  Learn More: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross and Eddie Sotto begin by talking about their early memories of cars--such as Disneyland's Autopia and Eddie's early 'Bond' toys (1:50), before Eddie expounds on what exactly an immersive experience is to him (5:10). Eddie discusses effective experiential design (8:13), his time spent designing a new Main Street for Disney (10:53), and then muses on the future of car design (13:06). Robert transitions into talking about the founding of SottoStudios in 20014 (22:36) with special project for Aston Martin. After a break, they discuss Eddie's work with Ferrari (32:26) before moving into the auditory experiences Eddie works with (37:11). Before wrapping up this part of the conversation, Robert and Eddie talk about SottoStudios' foray into the private jet industry with Skyacht and Sky Ranch(38:38). Come back for the next episode as the two men wrap up their conversation.Additional music samples provided by Eddie Sotto Learn more: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross is joined by Ryan ZumMallen to talk about his book, 'Slow Car Fast.' They begin by discussing the nature of automotive writing and the inspirations behind Ryan's book (1:09). They then take a moment to meditate on a question raised in the book: "Does fast matter?" (6:08) Continuing through the book, they question the relevance of 0-60 in comparison to performance (11:43). After dissecting automotive 'trends' (15:05), they then dive straight into Porsche! Then they discuss Ryan's personal history with cars (21:37), the 'Millennial Myth' (24:02), and the BMW 330 M3 (29:18). They move on to debate the importance of automobile size, weight, and design (31:52). After reviewing the role that social media now has on automotive collecting (34:03), Robert and Ryan conclude by talking about how to get people interested in cars (37:42). @[email protected] @autobooksaerobooks Learn more about Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded over the internet, Robert Ross talks with Brandon Starks about the Brumos Collection. First they cover the history of the building itself (1:09) and the how the collection began with one of its first owners, Peter Gregg (2:50). After reviewing his life, they shift gears into discussing how Gregg's paths ultimately crossed with Hurley Haywood (6:10). They then refocus on the collection itself to review The Burmos Collection's purpose and drive (9:19) before reviewing the specific cars in the collection like: a 917K (17:51), a 908 (22:10), a 917/10 (22:56), a 1979 935 (26:47), an Porsche 911 RSR (27:59), and both an 1894 and 1914 Peugeot (29:16). They conclude by talking about the thread that ties The Brumos Collection to its visitors (34:35).https://www.thebrumoscollection.com/ Learn more: Cars That Matter And Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter A CurtCo Media ProductionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded at The Napa Valley Reserve, Robert Ross talks with William Harlan, Bruce Meyer, and Brett Anderson about their friendship, their time collecting cars, and William Harlan's fascinating approach to wine-making. (0:49)Elana Scherr reveals her insights into the future of automotive collecting and how to get the younger generation more involved. (10:29)Dennis Glavis of Morgan West talks about not only the incredible Morgan marque, but about the incredible Morgan owners. (18:03)Roger Griffiths shares his experiences working as a team principle all over the world and how he's part of the new Formula E, moving electric automobiles into the racing spotlight. (27:21)Lastly, Robert sits down for a conversation with his friend and sometime co-host, Bill Curtis where they play a fun game of 'either/or' and reminisce about the best roads they've ever driven. (36:56)Learn more about Cars That Matter and host Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd Follow Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/carspodcastA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross, Bill Curtis, and David Gooding of David Gooding & Company break down good auction strategies and what makes a collectible car collectible. (0:52) Pete Stout and Alex Palevsky of 000 Magazine share the incredible story of the Porsche LMP2000. (7:18) Ian Kameron and Verena Kloos (formerly from Rolls Royce and DesignWerks BMW) talk about unique approaches to design, design's function in society, and the future of car design. (14:13) Andreas Thurner of Karma Automotive Design reveals how art led him to car design and discusses the place of luxury in a market that increasingly demands performance. (28:28)Robert then reviews some excerpts from never-before-released conversations he had with Carroll Shelby--whose life was recently turned into the move Ferrari vs. Ford in 2019. (40:12)Learn more about Cars that Matter and host Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of Season 1, Robert Ross is joined by Roger Griffiths, Team Principle for BMW i Andretti Motorsport. Together, they discuss Roger's lifetime in car racing, how technology has changed car motorsport, and if the future of motorsport dictates the future of cars that matter.Learn more about Cars That Matter and host, Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of Meet Me In the Middle and creator of Cars That Matter, Bill Curtis, sits down with Robert Ross for a personal conversation. They discuss what makes cars matter, share some hilarious stories of their time spent collecting cars, and look into the future of car collectibles. At once insightful and personable, this is a conversation not to be missed! Hosted by Robert Ross Co-hosted by Bill Curtis Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter And Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomedia A CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross travels to The Napa Valley Reserve to speak with William Harland and Bruce Meyer about their personal history with cars and the importance of Napa Valley in the collectible car community. When Bruce has to leave, Robert and William are joined by Brett Anderson and they delve into the history of the winery and the philosophies guiding their craft into the future. (This episode is selected portions from a previous episode--to hear the full interview, listen to "William Harlan and The Napa Valley Reserve.")Hear more Cars That Matter and learn more about host Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Founded in 1909, Morgan cars have achieved fame throughout the world due to their unique blend of charisma, craftsmanship and performance. The Morgan Motor Company has evolved over 100 years into a true icon, a darling of the automotive industry and a brand synonymous with unrivaled excitement...Dennis Glavis, owner of Morgan West, is known through out the world as being a true Morgan aficionado with nearly three decades racing, buying and selling Morgan Sportscars." - Morgan West--------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Robert Ross discusses all things Morgan with Dennis Glavis, proprietor of Morgan West. From the origins and history of Morgan's iconic design, to it's racing history, and even covering some of the wilder stories about Morgan owners, Dennis and Robert delve into the extremely exciting and collectible car.Morgan West: https://www.morganwest.net--------------------------------------------------------------------------Learn more about Cars That Matter and host Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Cohen was one of our first guests on Cars That Matter. Due to these episodes sometimes being released out of chronological order, Andy’s episode was delayed. And we're very sad to say that in the time since this recording, Andy passed away.  But we here at Cars That Matter feel this episode serves as a fitting tribute to Andy and his deep passion and joy for automotive collectibles. It’s a joy I think we can all relate to. --------- Robert Ross and Bill Curtis sat down with Andy Cohen to discuss how their mutual love of cars have shaped their lives and swap stories about their experiences in automobile collecting. Host: Robert Ross Co-Host: Bill Curtis Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter And follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomedia A CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross sits down with automotive journalist Elana Scherr. After discussing how she developed her passion for cars, the two discuss their careers in automotive journalism, the future of automotive collectibles. Check out more of Elana Scherr: @challengeher https://challengeher.substack.com/ Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter And follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomedia A CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross travels to The Napa Valley Reserve to speak with William Harlan and Bruce Meyer about their personal history with cars and the importance of Napa Valley in the collectible car community. When Bruce has to leave, Robert and William are joined by Brett Anderson and they delve into the history of the winery and the philosophies guiding their craft into the future.Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross was a friend of Carroll Shelby, the race car driver, automotive innovator, and the subject of the recent film, Ford V. Ferrari. In 2002 and 2010, Robert recorded conversations with Shelby reviewing his place in history, his legacy, and even telling first-hand accounts of events depicted in the feature film. Robert shares these recordings providing an account of his friendship before Shelby passed in 2012. There will never be another like Carroll Shelby.Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross is joined by Karma Automotive's Andreas Thurner. After reviewing what led Andreas into car design, they talk about historic cars that inspire them and consider what the future of automobiles might be. Learn more about Cars That Matter and Robert Ross: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd follow us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaA CurtCo Media Production https://www.curtco.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross and Bill Curtis speak with Ian Cameron and Verena Kloos about cars that have changed automotive history and why after looking back on their own relationship. They also examine luxury and function in cars and try to imagine the obstacles and possibilities facing automotive design in the near future. Hosted by Robert Ross Co-Hosted by Bill Curtis Check out behind the scenes  and more about Cars That Matter: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter And follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomedia A CurtCo Media production. https://www.curtco.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross and Bill Curtis speak with Ian Cameron and Verena Kloos about their years working in automotive design and how their approaches to luxury and function differ. Ian and Bill enjoy discussing Ian's time with Rolls Royce and some of the more famous features belonging to the mark. Verena looks back at her years with Designworks and BMW. Hosted by Robert Ross Co-hosted by Bill Curtis Learn more about Cars That Matter and CurtCo Media: https://www.curtco.com/carsthtmatter And follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomedia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross speaks with Pete Stout and Alex Palevsky about their years long friendship in regards to their love of cars--a friendship that led them to create 000, a luxury magazine for all things Porsche. They share insider stories about car reviews and test trials and even tell some stories about Porsche's place in automotive history and the future of cars that matter. https://www.000magazine.com/Learn more about Cars That Matter: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatterAnd Follow Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtcomediaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/curtcomediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Gooding from Gooding and Company joins Rob Ross and Bill Curtis to talk about Cars That Matter. The three delve deep into what makes cars worth collecting and how auctions really work. After discussing a recent auction which set some records with a California Spyder (3:20) and the process of creating an auction (9:30), the hosts delve into David’s personal history with cars (17:30), the future of car collectibles (23:40), auction advice (27:03), and David’s top three choices of current car makes (44:08). Find out more about David Gooding & Company at https://www.goodingco.com/ Host: Robert Ross Co-host: Bill Curtis Learn more about Robert Ross and Cars that Matter: https://www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter And follow us: Facebook: @curtcomedia Instagram: @curtcomedia Twitter: @curtcomediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Ross talks about what makes a car important to him. CurtCo Media is proud to present, Cars That Matter with Robert Ross.Learn more about Cars That Matter at www.curtco.com/carsthatmatter and follow us:Instagram: @curtco.comTwitter: @curtco.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/curtcomediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.