No Driving Gloves

Aston introduces a model from the past the DB5 Goldfinger. Is this where the continuation car "jumps the shark"? The discussion gets into depth on values, how these cars may hurt the value or enhance the value of the original. This after we talk the "Huntley" the worlds first submarine to sink another vessel.

Sleepers. Does any company make a factory sleeper? Do they need to be built? what makes a sleeper a sleeper. And a quick surprise out of Will as tell a tale fro his youth.

How would we customize a car? Maybe a van? John feels the Vanning craze can be restarted and gives it a push. Cornering Will they discuss how one might modify a new Ford Transit Connect.Also some car buying tips and why does Nissan not want to sell cars...

After seeing a recent post the guys decide to voice their thoughts about a bakers dozen of classics that might be daily drivers. Then they chose theirs. There may be a few disagreements on this one.

Sometimes we try to tell everyone everything we know. Sometimes that is good sometimes that is bad. We discuss taking it easy during our conversations and embracing everyone no matter what your strikes your fancy, or what your experience level is. If the hobby is to continue we all need to agree we are a diverse group.

Will rejoins the cast with a special announcement! He also discusses his new paint booth, the Rocket Racing Wheels Camaro, and catches us up on everything we had missed.

Looking at the question will cars of today be able to be restored in the future Derek and John look at the question from a few different ways. Preservation, restoration, what is the car....

Goodwood, Ford sales, Million Dollar Barn find and Billion Dollar lawsuit all make the cut this week!

We take this week to introduce our new podcast NDG News! This will be a short podcast each week that will recap the major automotive news stories each week. After this week these episodes will release Thursdays an you will still be able to enjoy our full episodes on Mondays! We just found there was much in the collector car world that couldn't be missed!

Sitting back the museum guys discuss the untold history behind some of the projects that have passed through their hands. While the cars tell stories about history, there is always untold history when it come to the people involved with them, or the people involved with the people. Sit back and hear about Surtees, Stewart, Bob and Bob and a few more.

Derek and John continue discussing the automobile though history. This time the guys focus on World War I through World War II. How the car became mainstream, why the Model A came after the Model T, the V8 engine, how and why styling and tiered sales were introduced. while only 20 years this time, a lot happened in those 20 years.

The anniversary show! The Power Tour Show! Where are we going, where have we been, and the regular chatting. The Power Tour visits each of in celebration!

We take this week to reflect on The Lane Motor Museum, maybe some drag racing and introduce our new social media gal (and fill in host).

Trying to reflect on nameplates that have been reused, we stay off topic and compare Vipers and Vettes, Rampages, and Brats. A discussion on how long the Suburban has been around becomes a learning experience for one host.

In a throwback we discuss car cruisin', well how each of us did it in our high school days. Then how we might do it today and if kids today would even do it.

We discuss the indispensable tools we use in our shops everyday. Some major, some minor. John even justifies Snap-On prices reflecting on a story he told his girlfriend. Derek was actually on this call but internet problems forced this to be just Will and John. Sorry.

Back again. We sit down and discuss our busy summer, explain the release delays on the podcast, Talk about the ZR-1 and Demon. Tell a few stories and... WE touch on Corvette Fest, Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, and even the Mitty.

Our most popular download TnA Episode 6 always has had horrible audio. That was recorded when I was on a business trip and in the early days of NDG. Here it is again all remastered so listen to the guys discuss the ins and outs of T and A's.

A discussion on how replicas and recreations impact the car hobby from a educational and desire standpoint. The results might be surprising.

Does it seem every project goes over budget and take much longer than you expect or were promised? WIll and John dive into soe of the reasons that happens, who is at fault and what can be done to help keep costs and time under control.

How do you break into a career in a car museum or hot rod shop? How do you start a restoration career? You like cars but are not mechanically inclined? There is a place for you. The guys provide hints, tips and ideas to get your dream job.

John sits with you this weeks nd gives his thoughts on Domino"s and trademark litigation over one of their wrecked delivery vehicles. Then he voices his worries over the longevity of the Dodge and Chrysler nameplates.

Will is back from his trip last week and the guys visit judging and rules as they show apply to a show. When and if exceptions should be made. If rules can be changed in the process.

John and Derek discuss the history of the automobile from the earliest conceptions up until World War I. How it changed some the forgotten men behind the the auto and some just general trivia and stories. (and rumors) A bit of motorcycle talk even comes into play this episode.

How do we get ready for shows. Who pays the way, Why do we chose the shows we do. A little of everything.

Of course we talk about the Tesla in Space, then should you invest in a collector knowing you will be upside down? Is it bad?

Derek let's you in on a Facebook Live happening from the National Corvette Museum!

Delayed two weeks by technical problems, we discuss some of the challenges we have encountered during restorations or car building.

Having recently purchased a ride the guys discuss what custom touches are the must do for a daily driver. Some surprising results result.

How do we buy cars? What do we look for in a purchase? While we can't cover everything in one hour you get some of our best advice.

Discussing an article that talks about 2018 predictions. However the guys realize they have already discussed most of these predictions. Throw in a few good rants ad you have the episode.

So many terms- Hot Rod, Street Rod, RestoRod, Rat Rod, Junk, Rod, Street Machine.... Will and John take advantage of Derek being gone to discuss. The final episode of 2017!

John makes the guys discuss Radwood. a car show based around 1980's and 90's car that also requires you to dress in the style of the day. Think Goodwood, but without a race track and cooler cars. (Last said by John).

With Will missing in action John and Derek begin a discussion on how certain choices are made in the restoration and museum worlds in relation to how a car car should be restored, preserved or maintained.

Sorry if this is the second time you received this. The original file upload was missing 20 minutes f the show. I don’t know why. We talk this week about various items we use or want in our shop. We are kind of hoping you may be able to use this to find this to add to your Christmas list or maybe find the right thing to give. We also announce our first Amazon gift card winner!

How do we spend our tie on the internet? The discussion leads us all to discover websites each of us use daily to either help is at work or just to find a bit of fantasy. Be careful as some of these can get you in trouble way to easily.

This week the guys take on an article claiming that 12 very popular cars from the 1980's and 90's are worthless. Can it be true? Can some of the most popular cars of our youth be non-collectible? Or even worth-less?

Will is back from SEMA and tells about what is in store on that horizon, then everyone discusses the dune buggy ban in the great state of Texas and we conclude about Bob Lutz predictions on the death of the automobile.

With Will at SEMA we invite Patreon supporter Anthony Layton on the show to discuss his interest in TT Trucks, his thoughts on automotive Cyber security, but not before John expresses his thoughts on Tesla's 11/1 news.

We all woke up one day with high paying jobs in the collector car world. Not. Still haven't but what started us down the road to to Museums, Hot Rods, and racetracks?

Picking up on a topic discussed briefly over the last few weeks the guys dive into coachbuilding in the modern era. Why are more custom cars not Coachbuilt, or are they? Is anyone doing it?

Wow! We are 20 episodes in already. Seems like just last week we launched. We go and recap all of our prior episodes and even add new content added to many.

This week John sits down and talks with 2017 SCCA Fletcher Cup winner. Pro Solo Trophy winner. Pistol Instructor. Doctor Jordan Towns.

A lose conversation about automotive styling. What happened to the coachbuilders? Current design trends.

We all the cars (or a list of the cars). However where do you put them once you have them? We discuss our challenges or lack there of on the storage front.

Back at home everyone recaps their travels or week. John meets one the Chassy Media owners, Will is back from LSFest, Derek back from Old Car Festival. The discussion then involves Goodguys jumping to 1987 cut off year. So do the guys think it is good? Will it help the collector car hobby? Do they agree with you?

With everyone traveling this weekend, we do a quick look at schedules and buy some new equipment to get you this episode. Will and Derek both call in and give road reports from both Old Car Festival an LSFest. John meets a FB friend in person and a visit from overseas leads to one heck of a book.

We go there this week. Take on reality TV. While we know where we wanted to go sometimes you find the road in reality might choose a different path. Overhaulin, Monster Garage (and Monster House), even Junkyard Wars get discussed in this surprising look at television in today's world.

A guest host joins two of the three for a discussion on driver aids, self driving cars, and driver education. We try to live up to the name of No Driving Gloves by taking a few bare-fisted jabs at the industry and driver education process in the USA.

Not the normal discussion of eBay bad or good or how the internet has killed this aspect or that of the hobby. We go a touch longer than normal but provide at look at the many ways the internet has impacted the collector car hobby.