49 episodes

In the BMW Group Classic Podcast, moderator J.P. Rathgen talks with illustrious guests about the fascinating world of classic vehicles and the lifestyle that goes with it. Each guest reflects on a topic of their choice. The podcast focuses on favourite vehicles and collections, and features background on the most exciting classic events, insights into dream jobs in this highly desirable sector, amazing stories, genuine legends, and the passion that unites us all. It’s inspiring, informative and always entertaining.

Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast BMW Group Classic

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In the BMW Group Classic Podcast, moderator J.P. Rathgen talks with illustrious guests about the fascinating world of classic vehicles and the lifestyle that goes with it. Each guest reflects on a topic of their choice. The podcast focuses on favourite vehicles and collections, and features background on the most exciting classic events, insights into dream jobs in this highly desirable sector, amazing stories, genuine legends, and the passion that unites us all. It’s inspiring, informative and always entertaining.

    #46 Classic Heart with Stefan Bogner

    #46 Classic Heart with Stefan Bogner

    Stefan Bogner is a designer and photographer with family

    links to the BOGNER fashion brand. Here, he talks about his

    CURVES magazine and his photos of empty roads, and

    provides some great inspiration for road trips. He also

    shares his perspective on futuristic car design.



    Stefan Bogner / CURVES magazine on Instagram @curvesmagazin

    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠@bmwclassic⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠@jprathgen⁠ and ⁠@classicdriver

    • 31 min
    #45 Classic Heart with Randy Nonnenberg

    #45 Classic Heart with Randy Nonnenberg

    Randy Nonnenberg shares his stories about how he used to work at BMW M GmbH and the BMW Technology Office in Palo Alto, how he professionalised his hobby of searching for cars and founded the classic car auction site “Bring a Trailer”, why he loves his BMW 535is (E28) and what fascinates him about BMW racing cars from the 1970s.



    Randy Nonnenberg on Instagram  ⁠@nonnstock⁠

    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠⁠@bmwclassic⁠⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠⁠@jprathgen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@classicdriver⁠

    • 39 min
    #44 Classic Heart with Mike Burroughs aka StanceWorks

    #44 Classic Heart with Mike Burroughs aka StanceWorks

    The “die-hard BMW fan” Mike Burroughs aka StanceWorks works full-time on his restomod projects and presents them on YouTube. He talks about the challenges with his BMW 3 Series (such as an incredible engine swap), why BMW models from the 1980s are so popular today and how to buy one.



    StanceWorks on Instagram  @stanceworks

    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠@bmwclassic⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠@jprathgen⁠ and ⁠@classicdriver

    • 36 min
    #43 Classic Heart with Neil Clifford

    #43 Classic Heart with Neil Clifford

    Neil Clifford, CEO of the London fashion brand Kurt Geiger, made his first list of cars-to-buy at age 8. He shares how he owned (and lost) one of the 13 Bristol Fighter models, what makes British cars unique and how British humour helps with car breakdowns. He also tells us why the BMW Alpina B5 Touring is his favourite daily driver and why the BMW Group did a brilliant job taking over Rolls-Royce.



    Neil Clifford on Instagram  @chaussurescowboy

    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠@bmwclassic⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠@jprathgen⁠ and ⁠@classicdriver

    • 41 min
    #42 Classic Heart with Paolo Tumminelli

    #42 Classic Heart with Paolo Tumminelli

    Classic Heart with Paolo Tumminelli. The professor of design concepts provides enlightening insights into the cultural history of automobiles. He also explains why the BMW i3 was a truly new, unique and revolutionary type of car, and how it stood out in the electric car segment.



    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@bmwclassic⁠⁠⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@jprathgen⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@classicdriver⁠

    • 43 min
    #41 Classic Heart with Bryan Calvero

    #41 Classic Heart with Bryan Calvero

    Bryan Calvero is the founder and creative director of the

    lifestyle brand Period Correct. He shares childhood memories,

    inspired by the Southern California music and car scene, his

    model cars, and big dreams. He talks about his commitment to

    young people today and his brand's mission. And he tells us,

    among other things, how he ended up designing Hot Wheels

    model cars.



    Bryan Calvero an Period Correct on Instagram ⁠⁠@bperiodcorrect and @periodcorrect

    BMW Group Classic on Instagram ⁠⁠@bmwclassic⁠⁠

    JP Rathgen and Classic Driver on Instagram ⁠⁠@jprathgen⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@classicdriver⁠

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

JustinCFC ,

BMW Classic fanatics rejoice!

I have just started this podcast and I’m absolutely loving what I am hearing thus far. I love hearing about classic BMW owners who have as much passion about them as I do. I drive a E36 318i that I use as a racecar (yes, a racecar) and consider it a unique build, and I love hearing all of these different stories from different types of enthusiasts from all over the world. Keep it up!

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