Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

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October 08 #102 - Fabrizio Giugiaro. From BMW M1 to Nazca M12
Fabrizio Giugiaro designed the BMW Nazca M12 concept supercar as a successor to the legendary BMW M1, created by his father, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Together, father and son have shaped automotive design across generations, from the DeLorean to the electric Vision 2030 concept.
This episode is a replay from 2024.

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44 min
September 09 #101 - Misha Charoudin. A viral video earned him a BMW E34 M5.
He loves pushing classic BMW cars to the limit. His YouTube followers give him their cars to show them what they can really do on the Nürburgring. A spontaneous ride with Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica went viral, boosting his YouTube career and eventually allowing him to buy his dream BMW E34 M5. The episode is a replay from 2025.

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👉Misha Charoudin on YouTube ⁠‪@mgcharoudin⁠
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
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26 min
August 26 #100 – Replay: Jochen Neerpasch, driving force behind the creation of BMW Motorsport GmbH
Jochen Neerpasch played a key role in shaping BMW Motorsport in the 1970s. From driver fitness training and high-performance BMW models to the BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”, the Procar series and the BMW Art Cars, his unconventional ideas helped establish BMW as a major force in international motorsport.
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube: Featuring historical footage from the BMW archives.

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Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
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46 min
August 12 #99 – Neil Clifford. Fashion & Exquisite automotive taste.
For the CEO of Kurt Geiger, cars are a “third space” between work and family. From owning one of just 13 Bristol Fighters ever built to driving a BMW 5 Series Touring Alpina B5, which he calls the “Swiss Army knife of cars,” Neil Clifford combines a passion for fashion with an eye for exceptional automobiles.

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Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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42 min
July 29 #98 – Carlo Borromeo. Understanding Restomods.
He explains why cars from the 1980s invite reinterpretation, how restomods uncover the original vision behind their design, and why their nostalgia resonates so strongly in today's pop culture. His studio, BorromeodeSilva, is renowned for its high-end restomods.

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👉 Design studio BorromeodeSilva on Instagram @borromeodesilva
👉 TuttoBene event
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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35 min
July 15 #97 – Dirk de Groen. BMW 507 Coppa d’Oro winner.
From his first saved-up BMW 1600, through exotic rallies, to becoming a renowned classic BMW collector. Dirk de Groen won the Coppa d’Oro with his BMW 507 at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and is president of the Classic Car Club of America.

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👉 Dirk de Groen on Instagram @dirksgarag
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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33 min
July 01 #96 David Smothers – New Class in Bristol Grey.
Whether it’s his BMW 2000 CS, his BMW 1800 Ti or his Son of Cobra BMW 2002 Tii, David Smothers refreshes his New Class models by integrating modern technology. He also fuels his SoCal Vintage BMW community with pies from his own Julian Pie Company.

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David Smothers’ pies on Instagram @julianpiecompany
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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34 min
June 17 # 95 – Replay: Simon Kidston. Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
In 2026, Simon Kidston presented the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for the 25th time! We congratulate him and replay his Classic Heart episode from 2024 – with exciting insights and unforgettable stories about extraordinary automobiles.
👉 Watch this Classic Heart episode on YouTube – filmed atthe Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.

Discover more and follow us:👉 Enjoy impressions from the Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este 2024 - A Weekend When the Cars Are the Stars.
Simon Kidston on Instagram @simonkidston
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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55 min
June 03 # 94 – Xxxx Elo. Great cars & bold ideas.
While driving his BMW Bauer, he was discovered as a fashion model, which enabled him to pursue his eccentric lifestyle – from his London Motor Museum, featuring Mr. Bean’s Mini and the Rolls-Royce “Bootch”, to his Supercar Rooms Miami, where guests can dine with their cars, and finally to his next goal: to make it legally possible to even marry your own car.

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👉 Xxxx Elo on Instagram @xxxxelo
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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38 min
May 20 #93 - Steve Kupper. 2002 FAQ & a big heart for the community.
Steve bought his first BMW 320i somewhat unexpectedly, competed in autocross with his BMW Z3, discovered the Neue Klasse, and went on to found “2002FAQ.” Today, his garage is home to a BMW 1800, BMW 1600, BMW 2000 TiiTouring, and a BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon.

Discover more and follow us:👉 Steve Kupper’s BMW 2002 FAQ
👉 Join the BMW 2002 Fest in September 2026
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

Become a guest on the Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]
34 min

About Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

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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…