The Orange and Blue of Gulf Racing is one of the most familiar liveries in motorsport. When Englishman John Wyer got together with a Texas oil executive named Grady Davis, they formed a fast friendship and a winning partnership, taking on Ferrari and the rest. From the Ford GT40 to the Mirage and Porsche 917K, this is the story behind the fast colors and fast cars that made history. ENCORE EPISODE SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUPPORT OUR...

The definition of a "classic" car is changing to include the 90s and beyond, and Phillip Griot represents a new generation of restorers and experts.  He owns and operates Griot's Motors in Tacoma , Washington. Phillip's dad Richard is the founder of Griot's Garage, the car care products company, so he grew up around some amazing cars. He gets excited about the usual high-performance stuff, but cars like the VW Golf GTi are also on his list. In this episode, Phillip shares his thoughts on...

Ahhh, the "Good Life". It applies to everything from cuisine to cars... and Tim Lappen is no stranger to exclusive automobiles. He's the Fine Autos Editor at Haute Living Magazine and a lifelong enthusiast who grew up in the incredible Los Angeles car culture.  As a teenager, he managed to acquire some great cars from local dealers for just a few days, writing about them and drumming up some business in the process. So began a lifetime of sampling the finest cars the world has to offer....

In the 1950s, General Motors culminated its industry dominance with an annual traveling exhibition know as the Motorama, showcasing the very latest trends in styling, engineering and modern conveniences. However, once they were done on the show circuit, the cars were marked for destruction. Fortunately, many of these marvels escaped that fate, and their eventual savior was Joe Bortz. As a kid growing up in suburban Chicago, Joe was fascinated by cars he saw in the neighborhood dealerships....

Fellow podcasters Ryan Bahrke and Doug Fogler of The Steering Committee took their awesome show on the road to sunny Los Angeles!  Ryan and Doug are longtime podcasters who hail from the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, and they convene weekly for all sorts of great car chat.  We got together at Hagerty Garage & Social to talk about everything from Ford Model Ts to Porsche IMS bearings and Peugeot 505 sedans... so enjoy this kickback episode of fun, friends and fast cars (and some...

Since 1950, the Grand National Roadster Show has led the way for hot rodders everywhere. Each year, the best builders and customizers showcase their work for thousands of visitors. Vendors display the latest and greatest parts and accessories. In fact, GNRS is now a multi-generational tradition for show-goers and businesses in the industry. John Buck is the producer of the Grand National Roadster Show and the owner of Rod Shows, which also puts on the Sacramento Autorama and the Grand...

Photographer Bart Kuykens returns to talk about his latest Porsche projects, a pair of books focused on two very different urban Porsche scenes: those of LA and Miami. We also discussed hard work, fatherhood, and pursuing your passions. It's a breezy episode about cars, photography and travel- good stuff always. SEE BART'S WORK: https://bartkuykens.com/en-us SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: https://www.modelcitizendiecast.com VISIT US ON THE...

If you happen to drive through the village of Grafton,  Wisconsin on a sunny day,  you might catch a glimpse of a sinister Dodge Charger or some other classic MoPar beast. That's where SPEEDKORE builds modern muscle with classic looks. Take a closer look  and you'll notice plenty of carbon fiber, massive brakes and lots of bespoke details. Tom Porter  of SPEEDKORE explains it all in this episode! CHECK OUT MORE: https://speedkore.com SUPPORT THE...

This one's from the vault- but updated and re-recorded with new details! The new film "FERRARI" looks at Enzo Ferrari in the middle of his life, when the company he built was only ten years old. But the story of his final days is worth a new look. Enzo Ferrari built his machines to race and win- and they became the world's most renowned sports cars, coveted by the rich and famous. But when he lost full control of his company in 1969, the cars slowly began to lose their competition-bred...

Over twenty years ago,  director Michael Mann began to think about bringing the story of Enzo Ferrari to the silver screen. It's probably the most anticipated film of 2023- a look into the personal life of  the notoriously private Enzo (played by Adam Driver) and his wife Laura (Penelope Cruz), framed by the backdrop of the 1957 running of the Mille Miglia: the grueling thousand-mile Italian road race When it came to capturing the thrill and brutality of racing on film, there was only one...

There are few men left who could sit down and give you a detailed first-hand account of the entire U.S. Space Program. Don Nichols was a NASA insider who began his  career during the Mercury program (the first manned U.S. space flights) and retired while the Space Shuttle was still the world's dominant form of manned orbital flight. Nichols worked on Cold War era fighter-interceptors, the X-15 rocket plane, the guidance system for the Pershing missile,  and all the way to the mighty...

From EVs to antiques, Jonny Lieberman can't get enough of cars. He's drive all of them if he could. Jonny's an automotive writer and the Special Features Editor at Motortrend, and his irreverent style and regular guy appeal has made him a popular voice in the car culture.  We recorded this episode on Jonny's back porch in Los Angeles, puffing on some great cigars and discussing a little of everything- the Tesla Cybertruck, old Benzes, and even the Ford Taurus. Enjoy. SUPPORT THE...

There was a time when you could find a slightly scruffy Ferrari 250 for sale in a tiny ad at the back of your favorite car magazine- at an asking price of a few thousand dollars. Today, those same cars change hands under the bright lights of an auction tent, and the whole car world is watching them command millions of dollars. It's a big business, but it wouldn't exist without the seemingly boundless devotion of buyers eager to own and drive these machines. "What price glory?" they might...

The Diesel engine has powered cars, trucks, trains and massive ships- and it's the choice for heavy work around the world. But how much do you know about the man who invented it? In his new book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel", New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt chronicles the life of this brilliant engineer, tracing his rise to fame and fortune and ultimately his shocking disappearance on September 29, 1913. Doug's Website: https://douglasbrunt-author.com Listen to...

It's time to celebrate!   Horsepower Heritage marks 100 episodes of "The People and Stories Behind the Machines" with special guest Terry Karges, the Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.  Terry has spent virtually his entire life immersed in car culture and the racing world.  Over the last fifty years, he's worked and played with some of the biggest names in motorsport and performance cars.  Terry's leadership at the Petersen Automotive Museum has helped...

Long Island's  Bridgehampton Race Circuit was once regarded as one of America's most challenging race tracks, hosting SCCA, CanAm, TransAm, and the biggest names in racing. Today the property is redeveloped as a luxury golfing club, but with reverence to the history of motorsport. In 2015, Shamin Abas and Jeff Einhorn teamed up with the club's owner, Robert Rubin, to create an exciting new car event called The Bridge, where the world's finest cars and luxury brands come together for a party...

Touring in a vintage car is something special, and touring in a rare Mercedes Benz W.06 is magical. The W.06 was built from 1927 to 1933 and at one time was the fastest production car in the world, with a now legendary competition history. In this episode, we take you on along on tour with a group of these cars blasting down the twisty roads of California's Wine Country. See Royce Rumsey's Photography: https://roycer924.exposure.co/ Instagram: @autofocusedbyroycer924 Mercedes-Benz...

Imagine having the garage of your dreams in a community of like-minded enthusiasts. That's the basic idea that inspired Scott Cunningham to build The Hangar. It's more than just a place to store collector cars, motorcycles and other treasures. The Hangar is a club concept property that encourages a social atmosphere and friendship among its owners.  Scott is a South Florida real estate developer and former motorcycle racer who has built two Hangar locations, with plans for expansion to...

The great Emerson Fittipaldi was twice World Champion, racing for Lotus and McLaren before setting out with his brother Wilson to field their own F1 team. Emmo later raced in IndyCar and remains one of the greatest drivers of his era. SUPPORT THE POD: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritage INSTAGRAM: @horsepowerheritage YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=horsepower+heritage HORSEPOWER HERITAGE IS NOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TargaStorio SUPPORT OUR...

It's that time of year again, when California's Monterey Peninsula  becomes a paradise of classic cars. The shows, the drives, the auctions are all bursting with amazing machines. Bonhams Cars will hold its annual Quail Auction on Friday, August 18th, with over a hundred lust-worthy cars crossing the block. Here to preview the auction is Eric Minoff, Vice President, Senior Specialist Director of Los Angeles for Bonhams Cars. VISIT BONHAMS CARS: https://cars.bonhams.com SUPPORT THE...

If you love your classic car but the summer months get a little toasty behind the wheel, Rick Love is the man to see. He's President of Vintage Air, a company dedicated to engineering and building the best aftermarket automotive air conditioning systems in the industry.  And they aren't just for rods or muscle cars- Vintage Air is installed in all sorts of classic machines. Rick's been a hot rodder his whole adult life and he's got a lot of knowledge to share about the hobby as well as how...

In Northern Indiana, a team of happy folks build single cylinder machines that combine vintage appeal with modern technology. Richard Worsham is the man behind Janus Motorcycles, and his philosophy is all about the fun and freedom of riding an easy, unfussy bike. He founded the company straight out of college- the first was a 50cc model. Janus now makes a 250 and a 450, each with styling cues and riding position reminiscent of motorcycles of the Teens and Twenties. Local suppliers and...

Following on from our discussion of the scrappy HWM Grand Prix cars, there's much more to hear: Simon and Guy discuss drivers like Stirling Moss, Lance Macklin and James Hunt; some interesting Aston Martin talk, and analysis of the 1955 Le Mans disaster and how safety was transformed in its aftermath. Enjoy this special bonus episode! BUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/John-George-HWMs-racing-Britain/dp/1910505323 SEE THE NEW DB12 at HWM ASTON MARTIN...

In 1949, a determined pair of Englishmen took on the whole of Grand Prix racing with their new little cars, and they were the first British Formula team to make the scene at the dawn of a new era. John Heath and George Abecassis built precious few machines, and their efforts are largely unknown today... but the story of their HWM racing team is a fascinating and often surprising one. Simon Taylor enjoyed a long and successful career in publishing and motorsport broadcasting. His...