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Join To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for a deep dive into automotive restoration as Mason—a McPherson College graduate—traces the journey that started in high school and took him from a record-speed Model T build on campus to working alongside Wayne Carini at F40 Motorsports. Sparked by an episode of Chasing Classic Cars, Mason explains how hands-on training, peer wrenching, and judging at the Audrain Concours shaped his career, then walks us through the resurrection of his 1965 Ford F-100 pickup and daily-driven Mustang GT. Along the way he shares smart upgrades that make classic car preservation practical—think LEDs, electric fuel pumps, and power brakes—while preaching his core belief that every vintage machine deserves regular miles, not museum dust. Whether you dream of restoring your own project or just crave insider stories from one of the world’s top shops, this episode delivers high-octane nostalgia and actionable insight.

Mason's favorite episode is with Andrew who shares details of what it is like to own and drive a Trabant and his dreams of a Tucker - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17009738-classic-cars-automotive-adventures-from-trabant-to-tucker

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Ever wondered how right-hand-drive icons like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Acura Integra DC2 actually make it from Japanese auctions to American driveways? In this episode of To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before, hosts Doug & Christian sit down with veteran JDM importer Mohammad Azeem (former GM of MDK Japan, now based in Virginia) for a deep dive into:

• Japanese car-care culture and why second-hand Supras and Skylines arrive in pristine shape — minus the occasional cigarette burn
• The step-by-step exporting process: auction bidding, multi-lingual sales teams, container shipping and clearing U.S. customs under the 25-year rule
• Engine royalty—1JZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE—and what makes Honda’s B-series & the DC2 Integra Type R cult classics
• Tips for first-time buyers choosing between a clean Toyota Vitz/Yaris, Honda Insight hybrid, or track-ready drift chassis
• How rising global demand is driving prices, plus Muhammad’s personal weekend weapon and Doug’s dream of owning his first imported JDM car

Check out Mohammad's favorite episode is "Iron Curtain Automotive Adventures: Wartburg 353 Restoration & Ford Probe GT Autobahn Drive" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16245536-iron-curtain-automotive-adventures-wartburg-353-restoration-ford-probe-gt-autobahn-drive

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In this episode of To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug explore that metaphor with Lisa Richer, founder of Journey2Bloom (https://journey2bloom.com) and a Leading Thought Partner and Consultant collaborating with individuals to navigate neurodiversity, address caregiver exhaustion, and foster a higher quality of life.

What You’ll Hear

• BMW-Green Celica Confession: How a scholarship reward turned into a freshly repainted 1990 Toyota Celica—proof that you can change the paint yet keep the same inner workings.
• Total Loss, Total Growth: The rainy-day crash that totaled Lisa’s first car, pushed her into a ’96 Acura Integra, and taught her why calm minds (and automatic transmissions) matter.
• Under the Hood of Ourselves: Lisa explains how she helps parents, educators, and neurodiverse professionals “lift the hood,” understand their wiring, and fine-tune life skills—just like diagnosing a misfire before it becomes engine failure.
• Caregiver Pit-Stops: Holistic and innovative solutions from the new Quality of Life™ platform, designed to refuel growth oriented women, caregivers and families so they don’t run on empty.
• Car Memories & Culture: Family road trips in a seven-seat Acura MDX, Subaru reliability, and why Monster Jam’s thunderous sensory overload mirrors neurodivergent experiences.

And don't forget to check out Lisa's favorite episode with a dynamic student/instructor duo from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16384509-campus-of-cars-makenna-and-brandon-s-educational-restoration-adventures

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Every great road‑trip story has a soundtrack, and our guests have generously popped the cassette into the deck for us to create our playlist, "The Songs That Drive Us" - https://carsloved.com/playlist

To everyone who rolled down memory lane on the show—thank you for sharing the songs that make your steering‑wheel drums come alive.

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In this special “host‑becomes‑guest” episode of To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before, co‑host Doug pulls back the curtain on his own automotive story—from the moment his dad surprised him with a 1989 Dodge Daytona (silver, pop‑up headlights, 125‑mph speedo dreams) to finally owning the Nissan 300ZX he lusted after in high school. Along the way Doug revisits:

• The unmistakable manual‑transmission fluid smell that still triggers vivid “garage memories.”
• Why a 2000 BMW 323Ci (E46) convertible became his worst car and ultimate “never again” lesson.
• A fog‑soaked, pre‑GPS road‑trip mishap in a rusty Jeep CJ‑7 that ended with a broken driveshaft.
• The mixtape tracks—“Silent Lucidity” by Queensrÿche & “Plush” by Stone Temple Pilots—that defined his cruising years.
• A dream garage trifecta: twin‑turbo 300ZX, last‑gen Mazda RX‑7 (FD), and his beloved DeLorean.
• How semi‑autonomous driving / Tesla Autopilot transformed his view of road trips and traffic.
• The hugely under‑appreciated 1989 Nissan 240SX that balanced handling perfection with driving legend status.

Plus: stick‑shift lessons from Dad, the debate over cars having souls, and Doug’s one rule for classic‑car mods. Whether you’re into classic cars, JDM icons, car restoration, or just great car podcast stories, this episode packs in nostalgia, hard‑won wisdom, and plenty of pop‑up‑headlight love.

Check out our new guest inspired road trip playlist "The Songs that Drive Us" and share your favorites - https://carsloved.com/playlist

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What happens when your very first car is a 200 mph supercar? In this 60‑second flashback, guest Adam explains how buying that dream machine pushed him to found The Extreme Experience—the nationwide track‑day company that lets anyone drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and GT‑Rs under pro guidance. Hear the aha‑moment that turned personal adrenaline into a safe supercar‑driving experience now operating at world‑class circuits across the U.S.

Tap play to discover:

• Why a rookie owner needed structured performance‑driving training
• The business model behind 3–4 hot laps with a right‑seat instructor
• A limited‑time 25 % Father’s Day discount for thrill‑seeking dads https://www.thextremexperience.com/events/

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Before steering a 400‑location car‑care empire, Thomas A. Wolfe—now President & CEO of Ziebart International—logged 500+ sun‑soaked miles in a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440, driving it home from Florida to Detroit with his dad and brothers. The flawless run of that Bahama‑Yellow muscle car—and the rust that followed—ignited Wolfe’s passion for rust protection, paint‑protection film, and made‑in‑USA aftermarket gear that defines Ziebart today.

In this quick‑hit clip you’ll hear:

• Wolfe’s bargain‑hunt find and epic family road‑trip memories
• How early corrosion lessons shaped Ziebart’s “protect, preserve & enhance” mantra
• Why classic‑car lovers, fleet owners, and daily‑drivers all swear by modern ceramic coatings

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Think windshield wipers are boring? Think again. In this 60‑second bonus clip, Tim Kearns reveals how his father, engineering professor Dr. Robert Kearns, dreamed up the intermittent windshield wiper in a Detroit basement, sued the auto giants that copied it, and won one of the largest individual patent settlements in automotive history—later immortalized in the film Flash of Genius. Hear Tim set the record straight on the garage‑born innovation that now clears rain on every modern car and the uphill legal battle that rewrote IP law for tinkerers everywhere.

If you geek out on home‑grown car tech, classic‑Detroit lore, or courtroom showdowns against Ford and Chrysler, hit play and add a new slice of automotive history to your trivia toolbox. Follow To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for weekly nostalgia‑fuelled stories and share your own car memories at CarsLoved.com

Tim's favorite episode is "Classic Cars & Automotive Adventures: From Trabant to Tucker"
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