Steffen Dobke is the founder of Analogue Automotive, a company that restores and reimagines the Lotus Series 1 Elise. Steffen shares his journey, the philosophy behind Analogue Automotive, and what makes their builds stand out in a world full of ultra expensive 911 restomods. Discover the story and ethos that has shaped these builds. https://analogueautomotive.co.uk/ Enjoy. Show Notes: 00:00 The Journey of Customisation in Automotive 03:09 Passion for Performance Cars 06:05 The Art of Suspension...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 243
Joey Seely, founder of E-Motion Engineering, joins the Car Chat Podcast to discuss his journey from motorsport mechanic to running one of the premier automotive tuning and suspension setup companies. Joey shares his expertise on vehicle dynamics, suspension tuning, his motorsport adventures, and what it takes to make a car truly handle. A deep dive for enthusiasts who appreciate the art and science of automotive engineering. Enjoy. https://emotionengineering.co Show Notes: 00:00 The Art of Porsc...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 242
In this episode, I'm joined by Masa Kuji, co-founder of Built By Legends, the renowned Japanese restomod company that brings iconic cars like the Skyline GT-R and classic Honda Civics into the modern age. Masa shares the fascinating journey from producing English-dubbed versions of legendary Japanese car films like Best Motoring and Hot Version to creating bespoke, high-quality restorations with legendary Japanese tuning houses Mines and Spoon Sports. We dive into the meticulous details involved...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Jonny Hart, founder of Classic Retrofit, joins the podcast to talk about modernising classic cars while preserving their charm. With a background in aerospace and electronics, Jonny has developed innovative plug-and-play solutions that improve reliability, from fuse panels to full climate control systems. We discuss the challenges of integrating modern tech into old-school vehicles, working with restomod pioneers like Singer, and the future of automotive electronics. Enjoy. https://www.classicre...
Mar 17, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 240
Luca Betti, founder and CEO of Kimera Automobili, is a former professional rally driver who now specializes in creating exceptional restomod vehicles, reviving iconic rally legends through modern engineering and innovation. Luca discusses his early career in rallying, sharing pivotal experiences from competing internationally and his transition into entrepreneurship. He reveals the inspiration and meticulous development process behind Kimera Automobili’s acclaimed Evo 37 restomod, designed to ho...
Mar 10, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 239
Riccardo Quaggio is the founder and creative force behind Totem Automobili. Riccardo shares his journey from being a designer at Alfa Romeo to launching a brand that builds fully re-engineered, handcrafted Alfa Romeo Giulia GT restomods with modern technology, custom-built engines, and obsessive attention to detail. https://totemautomobili.com/ We discuss how Totem began with an electric restomod before shifting focus to an ultra-lightweight twin-turbo V6 version, the challenges of designing an ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 238
This week we are joined by Daniel Morad, professional racing driver and AMG factory driver, to dive into his journey from karting at eight years old to competing on the world’s biggest endurance racing stages. We talk about his early days in go-karting, the challenges of moving through the ranks, and the intense physical demands of racing – including how he bulked up his neck to survive 5G corners! https://moradness.com/ Daniel shares the highs and lows of his career, from winning championships ...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 237
This week we sit down with Tim Dutton, the man behind Ivan Dutton, a specialist restoration business dedicated to pre-war Bugattis. Tim shares his deep-rooted family history in motorsport and Bugatti restoration, tracing back to his grandfather’s time as a riding mechanic at Brooklands. https://www.duttonbugatti.co.uk/ The conversation covers the intricacies of restoring and maintaining these historic machines, from the engineering brilliance of Ettore Bugatti to the evolving world of vintage ca...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Marlon Goldberg shares his journey from car dealerships to founding Workshop 5001, diving into Porsche restoration, car culture, and the importance of technical knowledge in sales. We cover the philosophy behind Workshop 5001 and what makes these cars so special. https://workshop5001.com/ Show Notes: 00:00 The Porsche Restoration Landscape 02:58 Marlon Goldberg: Journey into Porsche Restoration 06:13 The Evolution of Car Dealerships 09:01 From Sales to Operations: A Career Shift 11:47 Building R...
Feb 10, 2025•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Gordian Von Schöning (CTO at HWA) joins us for a chat about his journey with HWA. We cover what goes on at this impressive company, a bit about it's genesis and the projects along the way including their new HWA Evo. This is not your average restomod. https://www.hwalegacy.com/ https://www.hwaag.com/en/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 Rethinking Restomodding 00:49 Gordian's Engineering Journey 03:07 HWA's Legacy in Motorsports 05:56 The Evolution of HWA 08:48 Technology in DTM Racing 12:13 The Rela...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Craig Callum, Senior Design Manager at Hot Wheels (@cforcraig), joins us for a fascinating conversation about his journey through the automotive and toy industries. From dreaming of being a car designer at age five to working at MG Rover, Lego, and now Hot Wheels, Craig has always been driven by creativity. We discuss his time freelancing for Lego while snowboarding in the Alps, his role in creating the popular Speed Champions line, and how he's now leading the design of Hot Wheels' iconic mini ...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 233
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Jan 13, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Bruce Wood is the Managing Director of Cosworth. Bruce shares his journey from starting at Cosworth as a graduate in 1987 to leading the company through iconic projects like the Cosworth Sierra, IndyCar engines, and modern hypercars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie. https://www.cosworth.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 The Passion for Engineering and Design 02:55 Bruce Wood's Journey at Cosworth 05:50 The Evolution of Cosworth in Motor Racing 09:12 The Impact of Technology on Engine Design 12:07 ...
Jan 06, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Robin Shute is an engineer and 4x Pikes Peak Champion. He competes in the top class with his Wolf based racer. Robin joins me at home for a chat about Pikes Peak, racing, his engineering background and his upcoming car designed to smash records. A great chat with some real depth. Enjoy, Sam https://www.instagram.com/robin.shute/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@thesendyclub Show Notes: Chapters 00:00 The Basics of Engineering and Racing 00:46 Robin Shute: A Racing Journey 04:00 Early Influences an...
Dec 30, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 225
In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Cole, Co-Founder and Owner of King of the Hammers. Dave, a former off-road racer himself, has turned the rugged desert of Johnson Valley, California, into the ultimate proving ground for the world’s toughest drivers and machines. Known as the "toughest one-day off-road race on the planet," King of the Hammers combines high-speed desert racing with brutal rock crawling, pushing competitors to their absolute limits. We discuss Dave’s journey from racer to race...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 224
In this episode, we’re joined by Max Banks, one of the key figures behind Alfaholics, the world-renowned specialists in classic Alfa Romeo restorations and performance upgrades. Founded by a family with a deep passion for Alfa Romeo, Alfaholics has earned a global reputation for transforming vintage Alfas into meticulously restored and enhanced machines, blending classic beauty with cutting-edge engineering. Max shares the story of Alfaholics, the way their parts business helps the restomods (an...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Thierry Nardone is the founder and CEO of Nardone Automotive, a French company behind the restomod of the Porsche 928. Thierry’s passion for transaxle Porsches, particularly the 928, inspired him to reimagine this classic grand tourer, blending its original elegance with modern performance and luxury. Nardone Automotive’s reinterpretation features a carbon-fiber body, a meticulously upgraded V8 engine producing approximately 400 horsepower, and a bespoke interior adorned with Foglizzo leather an...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Maurizio Reggiani, born on February 8, 1959, in San Martino Spino, Italy, is a distinguished automotive engineer renowned for his significant contributions to the high-performance automotive industry. He graduated from the University of Modena with a degree in mechanical engineering. Reggiani began his career at Maserati in 1982, focusing on engine development, notably for the Maserati Biturbo. In 1987, he joined Bugatti under Paolo Stanzani, overseeing the development of the EB110’s engine, gea...
Dec 02, 2024•2 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Sasha Selipanov is the founder of NILU27 (https://nilu27.com/), a new hypercar company focused on delivering an engaging manual V12 experience. Sasha shares his incredible journey, from designing icons like the Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Huracán, and Genesis Essentia, to his latest venture with NILU27, where he aims to reshape the hypercar landscape. We explore Sasha’s design philosophy as he talks about balancing the artistry of classical beauty with modern engineering, his hands-on approach t...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Lee Gray is the Co-Founder of Kyron Audio. Kyron started building loudspeakers for the discerning ears of professional musicians in 2001, and have continued the quest for the most realistic and musical home audio systems. One of the things you will notice is the Open-baffle design. Unlike traditional boxed speakers, Kyron’s systems employ an open-baffle design, eliminating enclosures to reduce resonance and coloration. This approach enhances clarity and delivers a more natural sound. https://kyr...
Nov 18, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Le Mans Coupes is the UK importer of a bunch of cool cars. From Superformance GT40s and Cobras to the Hyper Racer X1 and Spartan. I have a sit down with the boss Oliver Hulme after a drive in a GT40 to discuss these cars and the others they have for sale. https://lemanscoupes.com/ Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 00:00 The Journey into Classic Cars 03:13 Understanding Superformance and Its Offerings 06:02 Driving Experience of the GT40 08:57 The Evolution of the GT40 Engine 12:13 The Community of GT40 Ent...
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 218
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Nov 07, 2024•1 min
Misha Charoudin is a Nürburgring-based Youtuber and now racing driver. He began by filming videos at the track and has since progressed to filming himself driving multiple cars daily at the Nürburgring.. Misha shares in-car driving, vlogs and lots of behind the scenes footage of car setups, local culture etc. In addition, Misha is the CEO and co-founder of Vulcan Alpha, a company that designs and produces high-performance car parts focused on aerodynamics, such as wings and splitters. Known for ...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Jan Kalmar is the founder of KALMAR Automotive and a lifelong petrolhead. Based in Denmark, Jan has dedicated his life to automotive innovation, combining his love for fast cars and endurance racing with a passion for building rugged vehicles. Jan has set some crazy long distance records and has a real passion for adventure drives. Kalmar Automotive specialises in bespoke restomod Porsches for road, off-road and track. https://kalmarautomotive.com/home/ https://www.instagram.com/kalmarautomotive...
Oct 28, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Jayde Deverson is a renowned designer of luxury garages for car collectors. Jayde has spent over 15 years transforming garages from simple storage spaces into bespoke, functional environments that reflect the owner’s passions and car collections. Starting with a fascination for cars inspired by his father, Jayde discovered his true calling at 40, when he decided to pursue garage design full-time. His first project, an Art Deco revival garage, gained international recognition and launched him int...
Oct 21, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Tom Ford, Associate Editor for Top Gear Magazine, has carved out a unique space within the motoring world. With his career spanning from TV shows like Fifth Gear and Top Gear America to his current role at Top Gear Magazine, Tom has always pursued the unconventional. Known for his adventures with everyday vehicles on extraordinary journeys, he combines his passion for storytelling with a love for car culture, from supercars to small hatchbacks. In this episode of Car Chat, Tom shares his transit...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Could restoring classic cars be the future of sustainable, high-performance vehicles? Goran Turkic certainly thinks so. Goran Turkic is the founder and CEO of Tedson Motors, a company that specialises in high-end restomods. With a background that spans real estate, energy, and automotive, Goran combines a wealth of experience with a deep passion for car design and innovation. His journey took him from a childhood fascination with cars to founding Tedson Motors, where he now focuses on creating a...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Dylan Miles joins the podcast to talk about his lifelong passion for cars. We discuss the history and value of classic vehicles, the challenges of running a dealership, and the importance of reputation in the car market. Dylan shares his experiences working in various roles within the automotive industry, from auctions to managing collections, and highlights the significance of emotional connections to cars. The conversation also touches on the evolving market for classic cars, the appeal of mod...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Thornley Kelham is a renowned UK-based specialist in classic car restoration, maintenance, and bespoke projects. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including full restorations, upgrades, and custom modifications, with a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Known for working on iconic brands such as Lancia, Ferrari, and Aston Martin, Thornley Kelham has also gained recognition for their 'Outlaw' series, which reimagines classic models with modern perform...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 211
Arash Farboud is a British automotive designer and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Arash Cars, a boutique car manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports and hypercars. Established in 1999, Arash Cars has developed a reputation for producing bespoke, cutting-edge vehicles that push the boundaries of technology and design. The company's creations range from lightweight sports cars to powerful electric hypercars, including models like the AF10, AF8, and Imperium. Arash Cars is ...
Sep 16, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 210
