Misha Charoudin pushes cars like the BMW M4 GT4 to the limit on the Nürburgring – for himself, for others, and for millions of followers. A spontaneous video with F1 star Robert Kubica went viral, and him a YouTube star and earned him his dream car: a BMW E34 M5. 

With this episode, Classic Heart enters its summer break. We will be back September 25, 2025!

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From a kid with a BMW M1 brochure to building award-winning megacars — in this episode, a true pioneer shares how it all started. Featuring the one-off BMW X5 Le Mans, the Aurora Concours and plenty of automotive passion. Tune in to Classic Heart now!

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Michal drives 2,000 km in his BMW 7 Series (E38) to Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este – and ends up face to face with the museum’s pristine BMW 3 Series (E46). His reaction? Pure joy. A story of old love, new dreams and sheer driving pleasure.

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Sandra Button is more than the Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – she’s part of concours history. In this Classic Heart episode, she shares what makes the BMW 507 so captivating, what elegance truly means, and how the scene is evolving. An episode from the heart.

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Timo Schnee shares how his BMW love story began – from his 1 Series Coupé with Performance Parts to hosting the unique “Unterholz” community event. Plus: his goal to own a 318is Class II in every colour. Listen now!

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Growing up in the GDR, Daniel Lucas dreamed of a BMW 318 / E30. Today he drives a BMW 320 convertible and aims for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Hear his story of classic cars, BMW bikes and the magic of driving. Listen now to Classic Heart!

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Jay Ward is Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios and was responsible for making the ‘Cars’ films that we all love. As a Jury member at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, he also has a second dream job. And his (crazy) collection of vehicles includes a BMW R 90 superbike.

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BMW & BMX are Maxime Cassagne's great passions.

Maxime owns a number of unusual classic BMWs and is also an outstanding BMX flatland rider. He combines both passions at his repurposed fire station in the south of France and shares them with the community.

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Max Heidegger modified BMW 2002 engines for racing cars in the 1970s. Max talks about this legendary era of motor sport and how he won Le Mans. As you can imagine, his son Jakob enjoyed a fascinating childhood.

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Bernd Grebenauis a true BMW enthusiast. In 1987, he bought his dream car: a brand-new BMW E30 convertible in Alpinweiß. Little did he know that it would become a design icon and a lifelong companion. Still in its original condition, it embodies everything that makes BMW legendary: pure driving pleasure, timeless design, and reliability. "Like a fine whisky —still going strong," says Bernd. What do this classic AlpinweißBMW E30 convertible, the tragic accident of racing legend Jim Clark, and Bernd Grebenauhave in common? More than you might think! Find out in our latest Classic Heart German edition episode.

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