Restoring a car is never easy, and the interior is often one area that gets less attention than it deserves. But old world craftsmanship is alive and well thanks to artisans like Rob O'Rourke and AJ Pink of O'Rourke Coachtrimmers in West Sussex, UK.

Rob's spent his life in auto restoration, first alongside his father and then in his own shop, crafting authentic interiors for some of the world's most desirable cars.

AJ is a trained racing mechanic, coach trimmer, and business manager for the enterprise.

Together they have reached the pinnacle of the coach trimming trade, and O'Rourke's handiwork is in high demand by the most discerning collectors and connoisseurs.

In this episode, the gents talk share some tricks of the trade, some challenging jobs, and their general thoughts on what often seems to be a mystical aspect of automotive restoration.

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The car hobby dies without new blood- but there's a lot to know and it’s easy to make mistakes. So where do you start?

Author Robert C. Yeager tackles this subject in his new book, "The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting: How to Buy, Sell, Live With and Love a Collectible Car".

From historical insights to marque-specific overviews, valuations and real-world owners stories, Bob lays it out for newbies and veterans alike.


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Maurice is joined by Harry Phypers, host of The Ignition Podcast, for a look behind the scenes of both shows as well as a friendly little competition of the Best of British and American cars from the Ford Model A V-8 to the McLaren F1.

The Ignition Podcast aims to inspire people to do more through their cars- to explore what's possible creatively and professionally in the automotive industry. Harry interviews racing drivers, CEOs and others who've followed that mindset and found success.

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Automotive art has always been a great way to capture the emotion behind the machines, and the work of Anna-Louise Felstead is a happy, whimsical and breezy interpretation of everything from pre-war cars to the latest LeMans Prototypes.

She's become a favorite at car events worldwide for painting live in front of the crowd and many classic car owners commission her work on the spot.

In this episode, Anna-Louise (A-L for short) tells us how it all came about and shares her outlook as an artist, a mother and a true enthusiast.

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He might just be the hardest working man in motorsport. 

Patrick Long has spent decades perfecting the art and science of racing, stacking up wins at LeMans, Daytona, Sebring and elsewhere. He's also the only American to ever have been selected for a coveted slot as a Porsche Works Driver. 

And he's one of the co-founders of "Luftgekühlt" (which means air-cooled in German), which is an annual gathering of the best of classic Porsche cars. 

Luftgekühlt 8 will take place at the Port of Los Angeles on October 9th, so I sat down with Pat recently to talk about his career and this blockbuster show that's become one of the most anticipated events on the calendar each year.

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Born at the start of the automotive age, Virgil Exner had almost no formal training, but he was a talented artist who was fascinated by cars.

Almost by accident, he became a giant of midcentury American car design with his work at Studebaker and Chrysler, helping to save both companies from cautious but boring styling. This is the story of Exner's remarkable career and his greatest legacy: "The Forward Look".

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Music Credits

"Violin Sonata, Opus 26" by Jan Brandts Buys
Performed by Steve Jones
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"Rhapsody In Blue" by George Gershwin
Performed by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra
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Fats Waller and His Orchestra live at The Yacht Club (1938)
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"Background #3 103 "by Lilo Sound
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"Meliorism" by Lilo Sound
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"Crinoline Dreams" by Kevin  MacLeod
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"Rock Music" by Goff Richards
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"Short Meeting In 5 - 4 Time" by Horst Hoffmann
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"Silent Dreams" by Frank Schroeter
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"Perls" by MusicParadise
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"Not on the Bus" 
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"George Street Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeod
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"Bossa of Margie" by MusicLFiles
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Chrysler Corporation's "Forward Look" for 1957  
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From dragsters and motorcycles to hot rods and European sports cars, Bruce Meyer has loved them all. As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, he immersed himself in the car culture and for over sixty years he's been living his automotive dreams.

Along the way, he forged friendships with some of the most famous names in the car world.
As the founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Meyer helped to further advance the celebration of these machines as an art form. He's widely known as the nicest guy in the car hobby and a great ambassador for gear heads everywhere.

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You're about to learn the secrets of what made Bugatti and Alfa Romeo so great.

However you choose to translate it- be it "pure blood",  or "thoroughbred"-  Pur Sang can only mean the best;  a winning combination of engineering and artistry.

Pur Sang Argentina builds precise replicas of legendary cars including the Bugatti Type 35 and the Alfa Romeo 8C using the original techniques and methods that most of the world has left behind... but they're alive and well in South America.

John Bothwell is Pur Sang's Director and a lifelong car enthusiast whose passions run toward the rides of a romantic and faraway era.  From stories of his own Model T and Peerless cars to a Hawaiian steam locomotive and beyond, this episode will have you craving these mechanical marvels that made history.


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The Rolls-Royce 40/50 Horsepower was the standard bearer of the famous English marque for twenty years, and came to be known as the Silver Ghost.

Power, comfort, and durability were the hallmarks of these cars and their near-silent operation conjured the image of a ghostly machine effortlessly gliding along.

Alan Clendenen  and his daughter Ivy are caretakers of 1914 and 1926 Silver Ghosts, respectively, and in this episode they share their thoughts on the history, ownership, and driving experiences in these impressive motorcars.

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In the 1930s,  an obsessive genius named Phillip Vincent captured the attention of racing riders and well-heeled rebels when he transformed the HRD motorcycle company into a maker of the world's finest two-wheeled machines.

From The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy to Bonneville speedway, the Vincent impressed riders with its  power,  maneuverability and dashing good looks.

In this episode, Filmmaker David Lancaster tells the story of the Vincent, its namesake, and the creation of his documentary, Speed Is Expensive.


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