Last of a Driving Breed

To some, the art piece is the art. To others, the art is how the piece came to be. And Markos Markakis demonstrates how art is the evolution of expression with his 1965 VW Beetle that started as a free gift to his brother as young adults. The story of his bug is far from over, but on this episode he tells the stories of how through fires, tossed wheels, junkyard engines, and countless paint jobs his Volkswagen went from his young adult hot rod project in the late 90s to a future gift to his daughter as a truly one of a kind ride, pinstripes and shark teeth and all. 

The GMC Syclone, Ian argues, is the American answer to Japan's GTR. In Part 2 of our sit down, Ian talks about his experience with his Audi A6, why he bought his Quadrasteer Suburban, and what it's like to have a "project plane" to live in and then come home to his daily driver, the GMC Syclone. 

This one was a long time coming. Ian has been a kind of internet friend of mine for a decade; knowing each other from a certain car related image board of Japanese influence. Finally, we got to sit down while he was on a cross-country road trip to buy a specific kind of Chevy Suburban with Quadra-steer, but this episode covers each of his drivers from a GMC Syclone to his assortment of Toyotas, Hondas, and Mazdas. 

This episode is a solo one. After consulting the LOADB Facebook discussion group and announcing that Mark has stepped back from the podcast officially to focus on his new job, Brendon moved ahead will filling in a gap in episodes with 3 stories. This episode features The $400 Comanche, the story of the best truck that one could buy for less than a video game console. My first drive in a 911, and how it changed Brendon's understanding of driving fast forever. And finally, Panelgon Camping, and how cars can serve as a focus for family.

Panelgon Camping is accompanied by "The Great Unknown", a song written by The Roman from Regular Car Reviews, with his full and explicit permission. Full credit about the song belongs to him, but it hit too close to home with Brendon and it simply had to be included in what it means to make Dads proud. You can find the song here - https://theromanrcr.bandcamp.com/track/the-great-unknown 

Conclusion to The Westmoreland Wagen

This week (and next) will be centered on Instagram user @Tonyseizes. Tony drives this excellent 1981 diesel VW Rabbit that hails from the short lived Pennsylvania Volkswagen factory and he got it for a steal. Check it out and be sure to listen as he and Brendon talk about what it's like to be into VWs at age 30

In Part 2 of The Girl Next Door, Brendon and our guest George discuss building engines and get into stories of V10 powered Dodge Rams. We also discuss our predictions for what cars already on the market will become the next collectible classics. George also gives his answer to the question, what makes a classic car? 

George Davis III is a mechanic for the Los Angeles Fire Department and owner of a very high mileage BMW for a commute car. But on this episode of LOADB, Brendon and George talk about racing Mustangs, how to beat speeding tickets, what it's like working for Jonathon Ward at ICON, the impact of a certain famous RX-7 youtube video, and so much more. Part 1 of our first 2-episode discussion about what life is like with The Girl Next Door, George's 1991 BMW 325i

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Introducing Mark Sakurado, the TEQ tattoo sporting Toyota for Life. He joins Brendon as co-hosts for this episode of The Last of a Driving Breed with Alex. Alex tells the story of how he acquired his daily driver, which might be one of the cleanest 1988 Toyota Land Cruisers in California. 

For the inaugural episode of the LOADB Podcast, Brendon sits down with Cliff Crate, the eccentric San Fernando Valley resident with 21 air cooled Volkswagens, several of which he drives regularly. We discuss his history with the formation of what became the Vintage VW Club of America, his time with early VW scenesters, the jewels of his collection, and more.