To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History

By Doug & Dave: Classic Car Experts, Motorsports Enthusiasts and Automotive Storytellers

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The ultimate automotive history and classic car restoration podcast exploring the motoring memories behind iconic vehicles. Hosted by Doug and Dave, we trade technical specs for the unfiltered stories and family car history that reveal the soul of car culture. Join us every #TorqueTuesday for a deep dive into automotive nostalgia with restoration junkies and vintage vehicle enthusiasts. 🏎️🛠️



Episode Date
Porsche 356A Builds & Fox Body Mustangs w/ PCA's Vu Nguyen
Oct 27, 2026
Lexus IS300 Shenanigans & Acura NSX Memories w/ Amanda Cline
Oct 20, 2026
NASCAR Driver Safety: Brad Coleman’s Journey from the Track to the Road
Oct 13, 2026
How Deaf Parents Shaped Mazda In-Car Technology w/ Matthew Valbuena
Sep 29, 2026
Mianna Wick’s Journey into Vintage Open-Wheel IndyCar Racing
Sep 15, 2026
Flipping Ruf's personal Turbo & Ultra-Rare Porsches w/ Bill Patel
Sep 01, 2026
INEOS Grenadier Off-Roading & Toyota Land Cruiser Memories
Aug 18, 2026
Building Rivians & Prototyping EVs: Inside Ford's Secret Shop
Aug 04, 2026
The Path to NASCAR: Late Models & Open-Wheel Testing w/ Kaeden Ballos
Jul 21, 2026
Mopar Restomod Nightmares & The Lost 1983 Turbo Mustang
Jul 07, 2026
Porsche Racing Secrets: Carrera Cup w/ Pro Driver Sabré Cook and Her Dad
Jun 23, 2026
Porsche 911 Barn Finds & 40 Years of Dealership Secrets
Jun 09, 2026
Vintage Porsches & Rare Ferraris: Inside The Great Race w/ Brad Phillips
May 26, 2026
C7 Corvette Track Days & The Porsche 930 Widowmaker w/ Towlos
May 12, 2026
BMW E46 ZHP: The Perfect Analog Driving Experience?
Apr 28, 2026
2011 Subaru WRX & 1986 Honda Accord w/ Ethan Banks
Apr 14, 2026
The Birth of the Dodge Viper & Mercedes AMG History w/ Matt DeLorenzo
Mar 31, 2026
1985 Mazda RX-7 Restoration & Hudson Hornet History w/ Zack Pradel
Mar 17, 2026
Air-Cooled VW Culture: Women Restoring Classic Volkswagens 🍃🚗
Mar 03, 2026
1998 Acura Integra Restoration: The Ultimate Project Car Build
Feb 17, 2026
'69 Camaro SS Restoration: Building a 383 Stroker for SEMA 🏁🔥
Feb 03, 2026
1963 Mercury Comet Repair & NASCAR Auto Hauler Build
Jan 20, 2026
Father Daughter Hot Rod Restoration & Edelbrock Carburetor w/ Riley's Rebuilds
Jan 06, 2026
Nissan Skyline R34 & Mk4 Supra: Trading Up to JDM Legends
Dec 23, 2025
Porsche 928 vs C3 Corvette: The Reality of a 29-Car Collection
Dec 09, 2025
1928 Model A Daily Driver & Classic Car Restoration w/ McPherson College
Nov 25, 2025
45 Years of MotorWeek & Automotive History w/ John Davis
Nov 11, 2025
45 Years of MotorWeek, John Davis' Unforgettable Pantera:
Nov 05, 2025
Ferrari 458 & C8 Corvette: Inside a Supercar Track Fleet w/ Xtreme Xperience
Nov 04, 2025
Enzo-Era Ferraris & The Lancia Delta Integrale
Oct 28, 2025
Custom Land Rover Defender Builds & Tesla EV Rentals
Oct 21, 2025
Skoda to 500HP Miata Track Car: First Car Stories and Driver Safety
Oct 14, 2025
Father-Daughter Car Builds: Viper & Porsche 356
Oct 07, 2025
Porsche 911 Track Driving Techniques w/ Instructor Dirk Dekker
Sep 30, 2025
The Most Hated Muscle Car? True History of the '74 Ford Mustang II
Sep 23, 2025
1980s Classics: DeLorean DMC-12 & Chrysler Laser XE
Sep 15, 2025
Air-Cooled Culture: Building the "Small Car Company" Club & The 200HP "German Look" 1972 Beetle 🇩🇪🔧
Sep 09, 2025
Mercedes 240D & Ford 1000 Tractor: Diesel Reliability
Sep 02, 2025
Automotive Paint Restoration: Professional Tips for JDM Classics 🎨🇯🇵
Aug 26, 2025
Cop with a Kei Van: JDM Imports, a 1967 VW Beetle named "Alice" & An Oldsmobile Cutlass 🚐🐞
Aug 19, 2025
SEMA Show Photography: Classic Mustangs and Automotive Careers 📸🏁
Aug 12, 2025
Chevy Plumbing Truck: First Car Stories and Custom Utility Builds 🛠️🚛
Aug 05, 2025
Discovering Our Bus Was a Movie Star: Brian’s 1973 Chevy, A "Cry-Baby" Secret & Wind Therapy 🏍️✨
Jul 29, 2025
1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder: Family Restoration Stories 🚗❤️
Jul 22, 2025
Ziebart CEO's 440 Dodge Coronet + Rustproofing & Ceramic Coatings Explained
Jul 15, 2025
Intermittent Wiper Story: Timothy Kearns on Automotive Engineering History 🌨️🔧
Jul 08, 2025
Ford Model T Restoration w/ McPherson Grad
Jul 01, 2025
Importing JDM Cars: Skyline R34 & Japanese Auctions
Jun 24, 2025
Toyota Celica & Acura Memories: First Cars and ADHD Driving
Jun 17, 2025
The Songs That Drive Us: Our Guest-inspired Playlist
Jun 16, 2025
1989 Dodge Daytona: First Car Memories and 80s Sports Car Culture 🕹️🏎️
Jun 10, 2025
1967 Dodge Coronet Road Trip: Classic Mopar Tech with Ziebart CEO 🛣️🛠️
Jun 05, 2025
Detroit Basement, 1963: The Wiper Invention That Beat the Big Three
Jun 04, 2025
1969 VW Beetle Baja Build, 1972 Karmann Ghia & Automotive Journalism with Hagerty's Eva Gregory 🐞📝
Jun 03, 2025
$500 Czech Mystery: 1989 Skoda 135 GLi Most Americans Never Heard Of
Jun 02, 2025
Saturn Owners Are INSANE: Photographer's Mind-Blown Car Show Experience
May 31, 2025
Drive Your Restoration or It Dies: McPherson Grad's Passionate Plea
May 30, 2025
1930 BMW 3/15: No Power Brakes, 15 HP, Crude Features You Can't Imagine
May 29, 2025
Spring Break Choice: Beach Party or F40 Motorsports with Wayne Carini?
May 28, 2025
Flipped My '99 Honda CR-V in North Georgia Mountains; Walked Away; Started Planning Next Car
May 22, 2025
Driving an Upside-Down Camaro: How SpeedyCop Became a Viral Junkyard Genius 🙃🚓
May 20, 2025
My Volvo C30 Twilight Car Confessions!
May 18, 2025
What was the first vehicle that hooked you on cars? Listen in as SpeedyCop tells all.
May 17, 2025
Dad's Model T Transformation: From Farm Truck to Touring Car!
May 15, 2025
Colleen Sheehan drives a 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2 at Pebble Beach at age 11
May 14, 2025
Robert O'Connor on "Jeep Show": Willys Jeep History, Fiat 128 Restoration & A Crown Vic Cop Car 🚙📚
May 06, 2025
Soviet Trabant & $100 VW Beetle: Classic Car Memories 🛠️🇩🇪
Apr 22, 2025
Hudson Hornet's Comeback? Why This Car Still Matters in the Future
Apr 09, 2025
Porsche 928: Automatic vs Manual Debate
Apr 03, 2025
Vintage VW Restoration: 100-Year Air-Cooled Family Legacy: Freccia Brothers 🛠️🇩🇪
Apr 01, 2025
10 Mazda RX-7s, The Twilight Volvo C30 & Life as a Mazda Exec
Mar 18, 2025
Rotary Engine Adventures: Jon’s Most Exciting Mazda USA Restoration Project
Mar 17, 2025
BMW 525i vs. RX-7 Showdown: Classic Cars Driving Experience & Car Culture Debate
Mar 13, 2025
Rotary Engine Origins: The Red Dragon RX-7 Clip
Mar 11, 2025
DeLorean Specialist Shop: Inside DMC-12 Restoration
Mar 04, 2025
Season 4, Episode 1 Go-Live Day is Tuesday, March 4th - tomorrow...
Mar 03, 2025
Is Fiat The Poor Man's Ferrari? You Decide...
Feb 26, 2025
Impounded Classic Cars: High School 1973 Oldsmobile 98 Car Memories & Automotive Adventures
Feb 25, 2025
Vintage Car Adventures & Restoration Stories: Mustang, Sunbeam, Porsche 911 to Ferrari 330 America
Feb 22, 2025
Monster Truck Woman: Nicole's Wild Ride...
Feb 21, 2025
Porsche 911SC Wide-Body Build: Air-Cooled Restoration Stories 🏎️🛠️
Feb 20, 2025
Ferrari 250 SWB V-12: Experiencing One of the Rarest Italian Supercars 🐎🇮🇹
Feb 20, 2025
Restoring Classic Ferraris & The Reality of the "Ferrari Tax" with Tom Yang
Feb 18, 2025
What Is It Like to Daily Drive a FJ60 Land Cruiser? Megan’s eBay Find
Feb 17, 2025
Why John DeLorean was allowed to name the Pontiac Firebird...​
Feb 16, 2025
My Exploding Ford & Other Car Names...
Feb 15, 2025
What's the best way to get around Japan...
Feb 14, 2025
My First Car? A Tractor! 🚜
Feb 13, 2025
DeLorean Tech Job? I found one...
Feb 12, 2025
Ultimate Hand Me Down First Car, a Plumbing Truck!
Feb 11, 2025
What's better than a 40th Anniversary Ford Mustang convertible...
Feb 10, 2025
BMW E90 or Range Rover vs the roads in Michigan...Who wins?
Feb 09, 2025
My WWII Veteran Dad HATED my VW, but I changed his mind by...
Feb 08, 2025
Supercar Secret: Caroline’s Dodge Viper Surprise and the Father-Daughter Car Prank
Feb 07, 2025
JDM Classics for Kids: The Nissan 240SX & Car-Themed Books
Feb 04, 2025
First Car Stories: '79 Camaro Z28, Ford "Exploder" w/ Weber State Auto Tech
Feb 04, 2025
Double The Episodes - This Tuesday, February 4th...
Feb 03, 2025
Trabant Driving Experience - Hilariously Bad, Surprisingly Fun
Feb 01, 2025
I traded my Tom Cruise inspired crotch rocket for a Super Beetle...
Jan 31, 2025
Dodge Viper Road Trip - Beating Dad's Mileage!
Jan 30, 2025
My Car's So Broken, It's Called Soft Shell Crab!
Jan 29, 2025
My DeLorean provided divine inspiration for the Podcast!
Jan 27, 2025
I Sold My First Car To Publish My Book!
Jan 26, 2025
I almost bought an ultra rare Acura NSX
Jan 24, 2025
From Mini Cooper to Military Hummer with Conrad
Jan 21, 2025
Conrad's M998 Hummer - Preview
Jan 20, 2025
Burnouts for Kids: Author's Mission to Hook the Next Generation on Cars
Jan 19, 2025
Military Parking Hacks - Humvee Edition
Jan 18, 2025
Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me Through Cars
Jan 12, 2025
Women in Automotive Tech: Career Training at Weber State University 👩‍🔧🎓
Jan 07, 2025
Upcoming Episode Alert - Season 3 Episode 6 drops tomorrow, January 7, 2025
Jan 06, 2025
Who Taught You To Drive Stick Shift?
Jan 03, 2025
I fell in love with a 1972 VW Bug!
Jan 01, 2025
JDM Culture in Japan: Driving Nissan Skyline GT-Rs and Kei Cars 🇯🇵🚗
Dec 24, 2024
Classic Car Value vs Joy - Which Matters More?
Dec 23, 2024
Trabant Parade CRASHES Berlin Wall at the International Spy Museum
Dec 22, 2024
Tales of a Cold War era Trabant 601 in Budapest
Dec 21, 2024
How Much Did It Cost To Build SpeedyCop's Trippy Tippy Hippy Van?
Dec 20, 2024
How to Spot a Classic Ferrari Like a Pro with Tom Yang
Dec 19, 2024
Ferrari Tax: Quality vs Price with Tom Yang
Dec 18, 2024
Hidden Craftsmanship - Ferrari's Hammer Marks with Tom Yang
Dec 17, 2024
SpeedyCop's 20 Year Dream Car Restoration "Eleanor" Mustang!
Dec 16, 2024
SpeedyCop's Family 1967 Chevelle: A Hilarious Story
Dec 12, 2024
SpeedyCop turns a Pop-up Camper into a Race Car? NASCAR SHOCK!
Dec 12, 2024
Ford Probe GT & Wartburg 353: Cold War to Autobahn Memories
Dec 10, 2024
Why the Isuzu Trooper is a Rollover Hazard!
Dec 05, 2024
My First Car Was a Tricked Out Classic Mercedes GTO!
Dec 05, 2024
Drifting a 1971 VW Beetle? Why Not!
Dec 04, 2024
What could go wrong when 7 teenagers are packed into a Corvair !?!
Dec 03, 2024
Porsche 914: Is Vapor Lock a Real Thing?
Dec 02, 2024
The Hilarious Chevy Monte Carlo Crash That Ruined My Night!
Dec 01, 2024
Why You Need Manual Transmission Skills NOW!
Nov 30, 2024
Is the Ford F150 Harley Davidson edition the Ultimate Dream Ride?
Nov 29, 2024
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 & Jeep Wrangler Off-Roading
Nov 26, 2024
The Tale of Two Pontiac GTOs
Nov 22, 2024
What happens when you take a Ford Exploder through an Arby's drive thru?
Nov 20, 2024
DeLorean DMC-12 & 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo Build w/ Andy McFly
Nov 12, 2024
1988 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo: The Talking 80s Digital Dash
Nov 07, 2024
How “Melissa Turbo” got her nickname...
Nov 07, 2024
Mustang Family Lifestyle: Rob's Family of Origin Car Obsession
Nov 06, 2024
"It's a Jeep Thing" with Megan
Nov 05, 2024
The time that Eric traded his British racing green 1977 Triumph TR-7 for an acre of land in Oklahoma
Nov 04, 2024
Preview - Conrad's M998 Hummer story
Nov 01, 2024
Ford Ranger Time Capsule: Father-Son Restoration '72 VW Beetle
Oct 29, 2024
Season 3 Preview - Every Car Has a Culture, according to Aiden...
Oct 26, 2024
Monster Truck Driving: Nicole Johnson on Engineering and Off-Road Success 🛞💥
Oct 15, 2024
Beyond the Wheel – Tom’s Journey through Classic Cars and Life’s Crossroads
Oct 01, 2024
1995 Chevy Camaro T-Tops & Pontiac Grand Prix: GM Muscle
Sep 17, 2024
Triumph Spitfire & Rare Volvo Duett Restoration Secrets
Sep 03, 2024
Datsun 240Z & 1972 Fiat 124 Spider: Vintage Sports Cars
Aug 20, 2024
VW Westfalia Camper Van Life: Restoring Classic Volkswagens
Aug 06, 2024
DeLorean Dreaming, Z28 & Cavalier: 80s Muscle vs 90s Beaters
Jul 23, 2024
1996 Honda Civic & Chevy Celebrity: 80s & 90s Daily Drivers
Jul 09, 2024
Air-Cooled VW Squareback & Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Restoration
Jun 25, 2024
JDM Legends: Toyota Celica Build & Subaru WRX Buying Guide
Jun 11, 2024
Growing Up DeLorean: Kat DeLorean on John DeLorean's Legacy
May 28, 2024
Kat DeLorean - Special Episode Preview 2
May 18, 2024
DeLorean DMC-12 Dreams & Ford Tempo Nostalgia
May 14, 2024
Preview Trailer - Brian Paone talks himself out of buying his dream car
May 13, 2024
Brian Paone - The Ford Tempo, Preview Trailer
May 11, 2024
Kat DeLorean - Special Episode Preview
May 07, 2024
Vintage Datsun to Range Rover: Classic First Car Memories
Apr 30, 2024
Episode Teaser - Christian spills the beans on our upcoming interview with John DeLorean's daughter.
Apr 23, 2024
Detroit Muscle Cars: Classic Dodge & Mopar Restoration
Apr 16, 2024
Dodge Dart V8 vs Slant 6: The Ultimate Mopar Debate
Apr 02, 2024
Porsche 914 vs Triumph TR7: Surviving Vintage Sports Cars
Mar 26, 2024
From a 1987 Corolla to Track-Ready Infiniti: Banging Gears the Wrong Way! 🇯🇵💨
Mar 12, 2024
1998 Mazda 626 Manual, 1965 Mustang Convertible & Backdraft Cobra: Pilot
Mar 01, 2024
Isuzu Trooper Off-Roading & Classic Car Romance Stories
Mar 01, 2024
Trailer - To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before
Mar 01, 2024