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From the dirt oval racetracks in 1950s Nebraska to his many years as a contributor for Automobile Magazine, Ronald Ahrens has spent his life observing  American car culture.His latest project is a book entitled "The American Automobile From Flivver to Furious", a comprehensive history of the industry and its innovators.  In this episode,  Ronald shares  humorous recollections of his stock car-racing father, breaking into automotive journalism, and some colorful stories from his book. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMORE ON RONALD AHRENS:https://ronaldahrens.com

Take a deep dive into the world of  fine artist Nicolas Hunziker, whose captivating automotive art is coveted by collectors world-wide. Art and racing are his twin pursuits. But underneath his skill & success was an undiagnosed brain disorder and a daily struggle with his mental health. Nicolas talks candidly about this challenge and how it’s shaped his personal and professional life. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comSee Nicolas Hunziker's Art:https://shophunziker.com/collections/original-paintingsHunziker Original Apparel & More:https://shophunziker.com/collections/hunziker-design

As a boy in Stuttgart, Germany, René Staud had two fascinations: the fantastic cars he saw on the road, and the world of photography.  His passions converged in a career as a highly successful studio photographer with a long list of auto industry clients, and René has also published an impressive collection of books on various cars from Jaguar to Porsche. His latest title is the newly-revised "300SL Book", in stores now. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comBEST AUTOMOTIVE PODCASTS:https://blog.feedspot.com/automotive_podcasts/FIND RENE'S WORK:https://renestaudgallery.com

Ed Justice, Jr. is a longtime motorsport photographer whose family has been involved in racing for over seventy years. Their story begins in the midwest before World War II where Ed's father and two uncles, Zeke and Gus, built a midget racer. Eventually they moved to Southern California where they built race cars for Frank Kurtis of Kurtis-Kraft and soon became the entrepreneurs behind the Justice Brothers brand of oil additives, lubricants and other products. Justice Brothers  sponsored the winning car at the 1950 Indy 500 and the company's red, white and blue logo has been worn by countless entries in racing ever since that time.In this episode, Ed and Maurice talk about that remarkable family history as well as Ed's photo career, his reflections on Indy, his relationship with legends like A. J. Foyt, and other great stories.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comBEST AUTOMOTIVE PODCASTS:https://blog.feedspot.com/automotive_podcasts/justicebrothers.comedjusticejr.com

Andy and Mercedes are a husband and wife team of automotive journalists who got hooked by Japanese Domestic Market 4x4s and now have a fleet of Pajero and Delica workhorses that take them into the wild on a regular basis. In this episode we talk about their writing, off-roading and the simples joys (and frustrations) of being gear heads. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comFollow Andy and Mercedes at:https://crankshaftculture.comAndy's Twitter:https://twitter.com/crankshaftcult?lang=enMercedes' Twitter:https://twitter.com/writerwithgrit

For decades, the name "Vasek Polak" was practically synonymous with Porsche in the United States. This is the story of  Vasek's incredible journey from war-torn and oppressed Czechoslovakia to America- and the remarkable life he led as a mechanic, racing team owner, and the first independent Porsche dealer in the country. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.orgFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comVASEK POLAK COLLECTION:https://vasekpolakcollection.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Black Vortex" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3442-black-vortex https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Showdown" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4352-showdown https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Serpentine Trek" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4337-serpentine-trekhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Crinoline Dreams" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLobby Time by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Opening Move" by Shane Ivers  https://www.silvermansound.com"Malt Shop Bop" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4015-malt-shop-bop https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Surf Shimmy" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmyhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Instant Inspiration" by WinnieTheMooghttps://filmmusic.io/song/7804-instant-inspirationhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Crime Time" by Frank Schröter https://filmmusic.io/song/9136-crime-time https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Funky Life" by WinnieTheMooghttps://filmmusic.io/song/6040-funky-lifehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Winter Chimes" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4631-winter-chimeshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license

After a long and successful career as a heavy equipment manufacturer and serial entrepreneur, car enthusiast David Brown set out to create something different: he took all the things he loves about classic automobiles and combined them with modern comfort, safety and reliability. The result was a car called the Speedback GT. Following this ethos, David Brown then approached the classic Mini in the same way. They call it the "Mini Remastered": All the genius of Alec Issigonis' original design but painstakingly handcrafted for today.In this episode Maurice talks with Michelle Gay of David Brown Automotive and Ryan Watson of Bespoke Imports Group, which is now bringing the cars to North America.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comDavid Brown Automotive:https://www.davidbrownautomotive.com

The "Golden Age of Auto Racing" began after World War II and lasted until the early Seventies. It's a period that is frequently romanticized.  But that thin veneer was shattered on the afternoon of June 11, 1955, when a catastrophic collision caused the deaths of Mercedes-Benz driver Pierre Levegh and at least 83 spectators. Here's the story of that terrible day and its aftermath.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comhttps://drivetowardacure.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"Joy At Work" by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/8448-joy-at-workLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Recollection" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6459-recollectionhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Enchanted Valley" by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/3709-enchanted-valleyhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Round Drums" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4308-round-drumshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Damn It, I'm Being Followed" by Horst Hoffmannhttps://filmmusic.io/song/8568-damn-it-i-m-being-followed https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Greta Sting "by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3827-greta-stinghttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Clear Waters" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3516-clear-watershttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"How To Bloom" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6530-howtobloomhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license

If you like wild and wooly motorsport, look no further than flat track racing. Flying a tight field of motorcycles around a dirt oval goes back to the earliest days of the motorcycle. The legacy of the current organized and sanctioned sport traces back to the 1950s and it's still going strong. Gene Crouch, Chief Operating Officer of American Flat Track, gives us a glimpse of the people, machines and events of the 2022 season.The American Flat Track series kicks off March 10 and 11!Learn more at: www.americanflattrack.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.com

In the late 1940s, a maverick named Bill Devin caught the racing bug and soon decided he could build his own world-class sports car using the new miracle material of fiberglass. By 1955 the Devin became a popular choice for club racing and custom builds. Now the Devin legacy has been passed on to Kevin Callahan, a Pennsylvania enthusiast who is breathing new life into this classic American sports car. Kevin talks with Maurice about the fascinating past and promising future of the brand.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comDEVIN SPORTSCARS:https://devinsportscarsllc.comINSTAGRAM:@devinsportscarsllc

Renee and Christina Brinkerhoff of Valkyrie Racing are back to tell the story of their December journey to Antarctica and the epic run in their specially-prepared Porsche 356 across the glaciers. There were definitely some challenges along the way, but Valkyrie never takes the easy road.HEY! You can win a fully restored Porsche 356 and help Valkyrie Gives aid trafficked women and children at risk worldwide. Use the code HORSEPOWER150 with your entry.https://omaze.com/winthisporscheSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.com

Ever take a break from your everyday life to make a long road trip? Well, Philippe Delaporte and his sons Thibault and Baudouin have become experts in this pursuit. And their choice of car is surprising: a 1989 Porsche 928GT. Here's the 64,000km story of a supercar, three Frenchmen, and a world of beauty, gearheads and goodwill (and a few hiccups along the way).SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comPHILIPPE'S WEBSITE:http://www.porsche-928-expedition.comPHILIPPE'S INSTAGRAM:@philippedelaporteSPOT GPS TRACKER:https://www.findmespot.com/en-us

Hot rods, belly tank racers, and antique Indy cars! Bobby Green is the mastermind behind a cottage industry blending historic preservation, nostalgia and vintage American iron. He established Old Crow Speed Shop almost twenty years ago in Burbank, California in order to have a sort of clubhouse for his fellow car enthusiasts, while simultaneously building his core business, 1933 Group- a collection of eleven unique restaurants and bars that pay tribute to early 20th Century Los Angeles. This episode is a fascinating tale that ties together the early years of car culture, imaginative enterprise and Americana.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comOLD CROW SPEED SHOP:https://oldcrowspeedshop.comOLD CROW CLOTHING:https://oldcrowclothing.com1933 GROUP:https://www.1933group.com

In this, the last episode of the year, we'll take some time to look back at the lives and careers of some amazing figures from the world of motorsport who passed away in 2021. Don't forget to follow Horsepower Heritage on your favorite podcast app, and if you listen on Apple Podcasts, please take a minute and leave the show five stars and a quick review.SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US ON THE WEB:https://www.horsepowerheritage.comMUSIC CREDITS:"1984" by Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7742-1984 https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Mediterranean" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6128-mediterranean https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Taiko Taiko" by Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/7532-taiko-taikohttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Melo Rock 11" by Sascha Endehttps://filmmusic.io/song/384-melo-rock-11https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Give A Little" by Shane Ivers  https://www.silvermansound.com"A Journey For Successful Winners" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/8105-a-journey-for-successful-winnershttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Expressive Blockbuster"  by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5349-expressive-blockbuster- https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Honey Bee" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/3882-honey-beehttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Music Box Rag" by The Heftone Banjo Orchestrahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/"Rock Music III" by Goff Richardshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Epic Nature" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6373-epic-nature-instrumentalhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBorg Warner Trophy Image via Wikimedia/Creative Commonshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

The unleashing of America's industrial might during World War II is almost unbelievable, and the auto industry held the key.In his critically acclaimed book "Freedom's Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II", historian and author Arthur Herman unravels the complex story of how the sleeping giant of isolationist America was awakened to lead the free world against tyranny.On this, the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dr. Herman revisits this history and specifically the work of Bill Knudsen, the General Motors executive who spearheaded "The Arsenal of Democracy".Buy "Freedom's Forge" by Arthur Herman:https://www.amazon.com/Freedoms-Forge-American-Business-Produced/dp/0812982045/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20JS0KPABUFYK&keywords=freedoms+forge+by+arthur+herman&qid=1639017334&sprefix=freedoms%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries.CreditsImage:Willow Run Assembly PlantNational Archives and Records Administration Archival Audio: FDR Fireside Chat "The Arsenal of Democracy"Library of Congress "Victory is Our Business"General Motors Corporation"The Story of Willow Run"Ford Motor CompanyMusic: "Christmas Spirit" by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com

This is the true story of the early days of motocross, desert racing and the making of some iconic films as told through the friendship of Bud Ekins and Steve McQueen, highlighting their exploits from Hollywood to Baja and beyond. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries.  MUSIC CREDITS: "Yes, Sir, That's My Baby" by Walter Donaldson and Gus KahnPerformed by Lee Morse and Her Bluegrass Boyshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Original Rags" by Scott Joplin https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Main Stem" by The U.S. Army Blueshttps://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/"Rockapalooza" by Shane Ivershttps://www.silvermansound.com"Degenerate Blues" by Alexander Nakaradahttps://filmmusic.io/song/4781-degenerate-blueshttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"El Pájaro Carpintero" (Mexican Traditional)Performed by Los Hijos de la Malinche https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en"1000 Words" by Philip Rice https://filmmusic.io/song/6804-1000-words https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Sailing To Freedom"  by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5378-sailing-to-freedom-https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Adventure"  by Rafael Kruxhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5611-adventure-https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Luzia" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6184-luziahttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Funky Party In The Marina Club" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6214-funky-party-in-the-marina-clubhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Back on Track" by Kevin MacLeod

This is the fascinating true story of the most mysterious car collection ever assembled, a tale of international intrigue and relentless pursuit on a scale so grand that it sent shockwaves through the classic car world for decades. SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries. MUSIC CREDITS:Mozart Symphony no. 36 in C major 'Linz', K. 425 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Violin Sonata in A major Composed by Cesar Franckhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"Sneaky Snitch" by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4384-sneaky-snitch https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Little Trolls"  By Frank Schröterhttps://filmmusic.io/song/8104-little-trolls https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Another Dramatic Scene" by Lilo Soundhttps://filmmusic.io/song/6137-anotherdramaticscene https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Joyful Waltz" by MusicLFileshttps://filmmusic.io/song/6600-joyful-waltzhttps://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Brad Brownell is an automotive writer and one of the co-founders of RADwood, a celebration of 80s and 90s machines and pop culture. Brad talks with Maurice about the origins of RADwood, "Rad-Era" nostalgia in the current car culture, and  the upcoming RADwood SoCal which comes to Los Angeles on November 20.BONUS: We play "This or That: Which Car Would You Pick?",  and Brad explains his wild Porsche Boxster gas-electric hybrid build.RADwood:https://www.radwood.comAutopia 2099:https://autopia2099.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries.

In 1975, the Porsche 930 Turbo blew everyone away with performance, its wide body and that wild, outrageous rear spoiler that was nicknamed the "whale tail". Now, Porsche aficionado Johans Lamic has blown the Porsche world away once again, taking that iconic bit of aero kit and transforming it into a series of sculptures... nine different series of historic paint liveries with eleven individual pieces in each series. Johan talks with Maurice about his love of Porsche, how "The Whale Tail Project" was born, and how he crafts each piece.MORE AT:https://thewhaletailproject.comInstagram: @thewhaletailproject SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:https://www.modelcitizendiecast.comHorsepower Heritage is teaming up with Valkyrie Racing's Project 356 to help combat child trafficking. Artist Wade Devers has created ten high-quality digital art pieces of the car and when you donate to Project 356, you can enter to win one of these amazing images. FIRST:Visit https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356 to make your donation.You'll receive a confirmation email which includes an reference number.SECOND:Go to https://horsepowerheritage.com/contact to send a message with your name and reference number. This is your official entry!THIRD:Ten winners will be drawn at random on December 20, 2021. This is a community effort to help Project 356, which supports prevention education, rescue and rehabilitation services  for victims of child trafficking in five countries.

Reneé Brinkerhoff has raced her 1956 Porsche 356 coupe in the most grueling vintage events on six continents. Her adventures have taken her around the globe and allowed her experience the some of the best of humanity, but sadly also some of the worst.  She was compelled to help victims of child trafficking and Project 356 was born. This December, she and her daughter Christina will drive Reneé's heavily modified Porsche across Antarctica to raise money for prevention, rescue and rehabilitation for thousands of children in five countries. This is the story of two strong women on a mission.YOU CAN HELP FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING:https://www.valkyrieracing.com/donate356LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TEAM:https://www.valkyrieracing.comSUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:http://modelcitizendiecast.comImage courtesy and copyright Valkyrie Racing.