May 20, 2025

Special Guest Ziggy Sadler Joins the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Team, V8 Radio 9th Anniversary, Automotive Trivia and More

1 hour 29 minutes

Ziggy Joins The V8 Team

Celebrate the 9th anniversary of the V8 Radio Podcast and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke’s 2-year milestone with hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke, joined by special guest Ziggy Sadler, the newest team member at V8 Speed and Resto Shop, all the way from Australia. This episode is packed with automotive passion, industry insights, and engaging trivia for car enthusiasts.

Key Highlights

Anniversary Celebration: Marking 9 years of V8 Radio Podcast and Mike’s 2-year anniversary, this episode dives into the world of custom cars and hot rods.

Special Guest - Ziggy Sadler: Ziggy, a renowned Australian car designer and hot rod builder, shares his journey from Australia to the U.S., joining V8 Speed and Resto Shop to elevate their bespoke custom car projects.

Ziggy’s Background: With a stellar reputation in the automotive industry, Ziggy’s expertise spans car design, hot rod construction, and paint finishing. His CV boasts endorsements from industry leaders, praising his world-class skills.

SEMA and Mother’s Shine Award: Ziggy recounts his pivotal role as a judge for the prestigious Mother’s Shine Award at SEMA, detailing the rigorous judging process to find the best car on the show floor, emphasizing quality of finish and design innovation.

Automotive Trivia: The episode features fun trivia questions

Custom Car Philosophy: Ziggy and Kevin discuss building “designer cars” with a focus on emotional experiences, using CAD design, 3D printing, and coachbuilding to create unique, story-driven vehicles that avoid dated aesthetics.

Industry Insights: Topics include the challenges of integrating modern technology while preserving a car’s vintage DNA, the importance of safety in hot rod building, and the sensory impact of materials like leather versus plastic in car interiors.

Why Listen?

This episode is a must for automotive enthusiasts, offering a blend of nostalgia, technical expertise, and forward-thinking design philosophy. Ziggy’s stories from Australia’s car culture, combined with V8 Radio’s signature trivia and shop talk, make it an engaging listen for anyone passionate about custom cars, hot rods, and muscle cars.

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Subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast on your favorite platform to catch every episode. Visit V8 Speed and Resto Shop for more on their custom car projects, and follow their YouTube channel for build videos that inspire car lovers worldwide. Share this episode with fellow gearheads to keep the automotive passion alive!

Keywords: V8 Radio Podcast, Ziggy Sadler, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, custom cars, hot rods, SEMA Mother’s Shine Award, automotive trivia, car design, Australian car culture, muscle cars, 3D printing in automotive, vintage car restoration

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