Jay Leno opens his legendary garage and discusses the incredible story of Bugatti and the enduring influence of classic French design in the automotive world. Jay and Robert journey back to the early days of Bugatti, highlighting the technical hurdles designers faced in creating groundbreaking vehicles that excelled not only in speed and power but also in aesthetic beauty and design.

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Bruce Meyer, world-renowned car collector and enthusiast, joins the podcast for a tour of his impressive collection of Le Mans race cars, including Porsches, Ferraris, and Corvettes—one still bearing the mud from its historic victory. Robert dives into Bruce's significant involvement with the Petersen Automotive Museum and its efforts in fostering a community dedicated to car culture and the preservation of classic vehicles. Finally, Bruce talks about his iconic Shelby Cobra, recounts his personal experiences as a racer, and shares a story about the car that got away.

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Foose Design, founded by Chip Foose in 1998, has earned an international reputation for building some of the world’s most celebrated custom cars. Whether turning clunkers into dream rides on his ten-season hit series Overhaulin’, or winning six of hot rodding’s prestigious Ridler Award with his multi-million-dollar creations, this designer’s work is legend. The youngest inductee into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, Foose shares insights into his creative process, while explaining how advancements like AI and 3D printing are accelerating the design-to-production process in the automotive industry. Listen as Robert highlights Chip's iconic real-world designs, like the Phantom Prowler, as well as movie cars starring in Blade Runner, Gone in 60 Seconds, and beloved characters in Disney's Pixar Car franchise.

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Robert Ross narrates the ultimate celebration of fine automobiles for anyone who collects or just appreciates the designs and pedigree of Cars That Matter. He emphasizes that while cars matter, the people behind them matter more. Cars That Matter is an exploration of automotive history, introducing listeners to the legends behind the world’s most important cars. With stunning visuals of classic and exotic vehicles in motion and on display, the trailer teases a series of in-depth conversations with designers, collectors, restorers, and show exhibitors. Each episode promises a unique deep dive into  iconic cars, celebrating the craftspeople, culture, and passion that inspires all of us who love the automotive world.

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Robert dives into Hagerty Insurance with McKeel Hagerty, who shares initiatives for the next generation of car collectors, different ways that children can interact with cars--ways no generation has been able to experience it before, personal stories, predictions, and his unique approach car reporting.

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Robert Ross and Bill Curtis speak with Ian Cameron and Verena Kloos about about their years working in automotive design and how their approaches to luxury and function differ. Ian and Bill enjoy discussing Ian's time with Rolls Royce and some of the more famous features belonging to the mark. Verena looks back at her years with Designworks and BMW. They discuss cars that have changed automotive history and why after looking back on their own relationship. They also examine luxury and function in cars and try to imagine the obstacles and possibilities facing automotive design in the near future.

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Robert is joined by a panel of guests (Derek Bell, Marshall Terrill, and Jay Gillotti) to discuss what it was really like to drive in Le Mans in the 1970s, how the film came to be, the intertwined histories of the movies and the 917, what making the movie was actually like, and the impact the film had on car culture as a whole. 

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Robert Ross and Bill Curtis sit down with David Gooding of Gooding and Company. They discuss David's record-breaking Monterrey auction, the step-by-step process for getting a car to auction, where David's passion came from, what's happening to the collector car market, tips on how to strategize at an auction, and what cars David thinks might be collectible in the future.

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Robert Ross speaks with Pete Stout and Alex Palevsky about their years long friendship in regards to their love of cars--a friendship that led them to create 000, a luxury magazine for all things Porsche. They share insider stories about car reviews and test trials and even tell some stories about Porsche's place in automotive history and the future of cars that matter. https://www.000magazine.com/

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Before race car driver and automotive innovator Carroll Shelby passed in 2012, Robert Ross (host of Cars That Matter and friend of Shelby) recorded conversations with Shelby reviewing his place in history, his legacy, and even telling first-hand accounts of events depicted in the feature film Ford V. Ferrari.

In this episode, Robert shares these recordings that span from 2002 to 2010.

There will never be another like Carroll Shelby.

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