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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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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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

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JP on Instagram @jprathgen

Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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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

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JP on Instagram @jprathgen

Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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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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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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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

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In her first car - a MINI One - she discovered more than just freedom; she found her passion for the entire car scene. Today, she’s a content creator at classic car events and tells us what makes this world so exciting.

Discover more and follow us:👉Film on classic Mini collector Kazuo Maruyama 👉Araminta Reed on TicToc @aramintareed

BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic

Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic

JP on Instagram @jprathgen

Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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Featuring highlights like Niki Lauda’s BMW M1 Procar, the BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”, the BMW 507, rare one-offs and legendary icons across all eras: Directors Tobias Reichle and Florian Urbitsch curate thrilling exhibitions at the Nationale Automuseum near Frankfurt. 

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Nationales Automuseum
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic

Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic

Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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He lives for music and engine sounds: from childhood Formula 1 memories and track days on his BMW S1000RR, to long night drives after concerts. He also shares his exciting projects – like the BMW E9 3.0 CSI, BMW E46 M3 (manual swap), and an BMW E46 M3 CSL (planned V10 swap) - on his YouTube channel “Wincents Garage.”

👉 Watch this Classic Heart episode on YouTube – as a video with lots of additional footage.🎁 Bonus: Wincent Weiss created a playlist for your pure driving pleasure!

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Wincents Garage on YouTube

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 your classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]