Driven Radio Show

Brett and Vern talk about the Bugatti Chiron Longtail that may be headed to market, Amazon placing an order for 100,000 electric vans, taking a group to go see Ford v Ferrari, going fast over long distances, and some of the weird and wonderful cars on Craigslist. All this and much more is on this week's Driven Radio Show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome special guest Doug Landin, founder and organizer of the Vail Automotive Classic. Doug discusses what it’s like to be a car guy in the Rockies, how he got started organizing car shows, and the upcoming Vail Automotive Classic. The guys dig into the recent Bugatti Chiron top speed record, Chevrolet's announcement and leaked video of the new Corvette's performance, and Brett's eye-opening turn in a Porsche 993. In Exit Lane Live, Brett and Vern talk about a recent study about the deadly effects of running red lights. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome special guest Sara Dakarmen, CEO and co-founder of Los Angeles Dismantler. Sara talks about her favorite cars, how she got into the business, and how wrecked Porsche parts find a new life. The guys discuss some rumored C8 Corvette Z06 and ZR1 news, and in Exit Lane Live, they have all the shows and events you need keep your September weekends full. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome returning guest Seth Burgett of Gateway Bronco to talk about giving old Broncos a new life, Gateway being featured at Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival in Monterey, and the stunning Bronco they will be giving away for charity. The guys dig deep into all the goings-on at Monterey Car Week, seeing multi-million dollar cars parked on the street, the 1939 Porsche Type 64 auction debacle, and what the sales tallies mean for the collector car market. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome returning friend of the show and owner of Russo and Steele Collector Car Auctions, Drew Alcazar. Drew discusses the upcoming Monterey Car Week sale, and some of the more impressive lots Russo will have there. In studio this week is Chuong Nguyen, founder of Rides for Hope KC, a Kansas City based group of specialty car owners who give rides to those who are suffering from debilitating health issues. Chuong talks about his automotive background, what prompted him to start Rides for Hope KC, and how specialty car owners can get involved. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern discuss some of the significant cars that will be up for grabs at this year's Monterey Car Week auctions, including those from Bonhams, Russo & Steele, Gooding, RM-Sotheby's, and Mecum. They dive into a deep discussion around the sale of the earliest Porsche. The guys get into everything about the new Corvette, what effect it will have on the automotive market, how it will measure up against the competition, and if Chevy is about to bring exotic car ownership to the masses. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Driven Radio celebrates its First Birthday! We thank everyone who has helped make our first year extrordinary! Brett interviews Drew Casper and his father Dave. Drew discusses what it's like to become an intern for the Midwest Dream Car Collection, being promoted to curator, and getting ready for the grand opening. Drew and Dave talk about Drew's near-fatal wreck in a race car, and his absolutely miraculous recovery. Join us for this fantastic First Anniversary show on Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome Kyle Smith of Hagerty Magazine. The guys talk about driving a 1917 Peerless Speedster over 2,300 miles in the Great Race, what it takes to prepare for such an event, and the lessons learned, and Kyle's 19th place overall finish. Brett and Vern discuss a story about a local woman using technology to snare the woman who stole her car, and the new Ford Bronco pickup that may be coming to market. In Exit Lane Live, they talk about the debut of the new eighth generation Corvette, and its place in the performance car world. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome returning guest McPherson College Auto Restoration Associate Professor Luke Chennell. Luke and Brett recount their epic road trip to retrieve the Sports Car Market Magazine Miami-to-Monterey Bradley GT. Along with McPherson College History Professor and consummate raconteur Dr. Ken Yohn, the guys trekked to Cincinnati, Ohio, and returned with the truly awful kit car, dropping parts and spilling fuel along the way. Hilarity ensues this week on Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome special guest Corey Pratt of Craving Cars. Corey talks about how he became interested in cars, the hurdles of starting a YouTube channel, and his hopes for the channel's future. The guys discuss the forthcoming Ford Shelby GT500, the sale of the final seventh generation Corvette at the Barrett-Jackson Mohegan Sun auction, the possible end of the Chevy Camaro, the sale of a crooked Vice President's exotic collection, and how electric cars will soon have to make more noise. In Exit Lane Live, Corey helps discuss all the cool car events coming this month. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome special guest and friend of the show Matt Woywod of Auto Obsession Detail KC. They discuss detailing for the average guy, advantages of commonly found waxes and polishes, and tips and tricks to help you get professional results at home. The guys talk about Vern's recent trip to the 45th Annual Mid-America Ford and Shelby Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Exit Lane Live, they have a HUGE list of car events, shows, and cruises all around Kansas City. All this and much more is coming up on Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome returning guest and friend of the show, Richard Kitzmiller of Scarab Motorsports to discuss some of the new projects at Scarab, the historical significance of their recreations, and what new offering Brett would sell everything to have. The guys talk about the Leake Auction in Tulsa, and Vern's upcoming trip to the 45th Annual Ford and Shelby Nationals. In Exit Lane Live, Rob Howard of KC Auto Car Care & Accessories discusses detailing supplies, ceramic coatings, and cool car-related gifts for Father's Day. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome freelance auto journalist JP Emerson to discuss interviewing Vern, the best and worst parts of being an auto journalist, and what the future may hold for the collector car world. The guys talk about the release of the Le Mans '66 movie trailer, the Petersen Auto Museum's exhibit of Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie & TV Cars, how Brett accidentally sold one of his Impalas, and how to insult your way into a cool internship. In Exit Lane Live, the guys cover the plethora of car shows and events around the city in June. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern welcome returning guests Gary and Muffy Bennett of Leake Auctions to discuss big changes at Leake, the upcoming Tulsa sale, and a major announcement about the company's future. The guys talk about the Steven Juliano Cobra collection that was featured at the Mecum Indy auction, and the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale hybrid we announced last month. Finally, Denny Eddy of KC Showdown Promotions is in studio to talk about all the big shows they have in the works. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Brett interviews Craig Jackson, owner and CEO of Barrett-Jackson Auctions, at the 19th Annual McPherson College C.A.R.S. Club Show. They discuss the collector car auction business, the history of Barrett-Jackson, collector cars speculation, Craig's hopes for the future, and much more. We hope you enjoy this candid conversation with one of the moguls of the collector car auction world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett talks to McPherson College Associate Professor of Technology Luke Chennell about what is new at the school's Automotive Restoration Program, their Pebble Beach Concours project, what makes an automotive historian, and the growing fascination with 'barn finds'. There is news about the sale of the world's oldest Porsche, Ferrari's new factory-certified maintenance program, and the disaster that claimed a number of classic cars on a TV series location. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern talk to motorsports photographer and friend of the show, Ped Watt, about their recent trip to McPherson College for the 20th Annual College Auto Restoration Students car show, and the killer after-show cookout. The guys have news about the next-generation C8 Corvette reveal and the advent of electric pickups. In Exit Lane Live, they talk to Jonny Wooddell, founder of the National Orange Popsicle Week about stroke awareness, and the NOPW event coming to The Fuel House. All this and much more on this episode of Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern talk to John Peterson, President of the American Panhard Club and docent at the National Auto Museum, about his love of French automobiles, falling in love with oddball cars, and getting to know Jay Leno. The guys discuss a pair Jet Age General Motors dream cars appearing at the Elegance of Hershey concours, the in-depth article about McPherson College's Auto Restoration Program in this week's Hemmings Classic Car, and how questions from last week's interview inspired Keith Martin's Sports Car Market blog post this week. In Exit Lane Live, the guys cover the plethora of car events coming up, including the 20th Annual C.A.R.S. Show Weekend at McPherson College. All this and more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett and Vern talk to Keith Martin, founder and publisher of Sports Car Market magazine and American Car Collector magazine about his stroke in early January, his recovery, collector car market trends, favorite roads, and favorite drives. The guys discuss moving to a new studio, the new eighth generation Corvette's launch, and the 2020 Mustang EcoBoost's big new power. In Exit Lane Live, Vern reveals how he tracked down and bought one of only four 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350 drag cars ever produced. All this and more on this week's Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brett, Vern, and Catfish welcome this week's special guest Tyler Hoover of Hoovie's Garage to talk about his collection of misfit cars, Car Guy fame, and hanging out with Jay Leno. The guys discuss more Grand National GNX auction madness, a big news leak about the Eighth Generation Corvette, and why none of them will be buying a European car built after 2022. Finally, they bid a heartfelt farewell to the Catfish, as he turns in his keys and microphone. All this and much more on Driven Radio! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.