“Voices of The Industry” Live @ SEMA Las Vegas 2021 | #482
Alan broadcasts from the Hypertech booth at SEMA Las Vegas. His first "Voice of the Industry" guest is Barry Meguiar - President of Meguiars Inc. They share their excitement of…
The Barrett-Jackson Inaugural Car Show, Showcasing a Gorgeous Pair of 2019 Ford GT’s, 1979 Porsche 928, 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350, 1988 BMW M3 and so much more… | #476
Joining Alan this week is Steven Cole Smith - Automotive Journalist for Autoweek, Automobile Magazine, Grassroots Motorsports. The duo shed more light on the shortage of semiconductor chips that will…
The Shell Pioneering Performance Stage at SEMA 2018, Part 1 | #352
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We’re bringing you interviews with an all-star cast from the Shell Pioneering Performance Stage at SEMA 2018 in this action-packed episode of The DRIVE. Kicking things off, Meguiar’s President and Founder, Barry Meguiar, discusses his family’s passion for cars, and his new show, “Ignite Your Life”, which is a unique blend of faith and the automotive hobby. Changing lanes, “Chasing Classic Cars” Host, Wayne Carini, updates us on his show, upcoming project cars, and what he looks forward to when he comes to SEMA. Then, ClassicCars.com President and Founder, Roger Falcione, “Wheeler Dealers” Co-Host, Mike Brewer, and Celebrity Kustoms’ John D’Agostino join Wayne on stage and chat about their wives’ cars, ClassicCars.com, and how to properly value your vintage machine. Next up, Amanda Martin, Joe Martin, and Jayson “Shag” Arrington of “Iron Resurrection” fill us in on their favorite cars, and the Season 3 finale focused on a third generation Chevrolet Nova. Shifting gears, NHRA Top Fuel Champion, Antron Brown, shares how hard work and uncomfortable situations got him where he is today. Then, LOWRIDER Magazine’s Joe Ray gushes about lowrider culture and its influence on the hobby-at-large. Next, find out how Tommy Pike Customs Car Customizer, Tommy Pike, can find inspiration for his next build in everything from old-school Chicago architecture to the hanging fabric at the SEMA Show. Changing lanes, Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) President and Founder, Mark Gessler, fills us in on what makes a car historic and gives us the story behind Steve McQueen’s recently recovered Bullitt Mustang. Closing the show, Barrett-Jackson Chairman & CEO, Craig Jackson, forecasts an exciting year in 2019 for the world’s greatest collector car auction, with the conclusion of the Driven Hearts campaign and record-breaking auctions set up for the coming year and after. Don’t miss these amazing interviews!
- [00:00:00] “Ignite Your Life” Fuses Faith and Cars
- [00:07:37] Meguiar’s – A Family of Car Lovers
- [00:12:31] Catchin’ Up with Wayne Carini
- [00:19:52] How to Value Your Classic Car
- [00:26:48] ClassicCars.com and Our Wives’ Cars
- [00:35:53] Third Gen Nova on Iron Resurrection
- [00:42:13] Show Up and be Ready to Succeed
- [00:49:15] God, Family, and the Best Equipment
- [00:54:44] Lowriders Strive to be Unique
- [01:02:05] Tommy Pike Finds Inspiration Everywhere
- [01:11:28] What Makes a Vehicle Historic?
- [01:18:06] Barrett-Jackson Sets Records, Saves Lives
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Monterey Car Week from Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018 | #342
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Monterey Car Week was in full swing last weekend, and Alan sat down with some of the best guys the car hobby has to offer at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. First off, Justice Brothers, Inc. President and CEO, Ed Justice, Jr., was blown away by the auction of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, which sold for an astounding $48.5 million, awe inspiring historic races, an unrestored IndyCar from the 60s, and a rare 1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe. Monterey Car Week truly is a window into the automotive past. Next, Ken Eberts, President and Co-Founder of the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS), shares his journey from New York City’s High School of Music and Art to co-founding AFAS. With a mission to legitimize and promote the work of its members, and build a fellowship among automotive fine artists and enthusiasts, AFAS has been attending Pebble Beach Concours since 1986. Then, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Chairman and CEO, Craig Jackson, fills us in on new projects he has in the works, including two of the three-car limited run of 1967 Shelby GT500s, Little Red and the Green Hornet. Craig is making use of crowdsourced photos, information, and parts to help restore these beauties to their original glory. Also, we get a snapshot of upcoming Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2018 where a very special 2015 Shelby GT350 will be auctioned off to benefit the Driven Hearts Charity Initiative. Changing gears, ACURA Executive Creative Director for Honda R&D Americas, Inc., Dave Marek, mentions his new podcast, Man Seeks Adventure, and and how he’s drawing inspiration for a designer like Dave Marek is in abundance at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Switching lanes, Wade Kawasaki and Corky Coker of Coker Tire Group, Chasing Classic Cars Host, Wayne Carini, and Meguiar’s President, Barry Meguiar, discuss all things Pebble Beach, Coker Tire Group, Chasing Classic Cars, SEMA, Car Crazy, and mustache related. Wayne Carini has three classic cars on the green at Pebble Beach: a 1954 Studebaker, Osca MT4 TN, and a Bugatti Type 57SC. Wayne isn’t worried about winning any awards, showcasing his cars at Pebble Beach is a win of its own. As Wayne Carini, Corky Coker, and Wade Kawasaki depart, Barry Meguiar is left in the middle of an Alan Taylor sandwich! Classic Car Restorer Alan Taylor’s reputation as one of the best car restorers in the hobby precedes him, and he gives us the details on his 1949 Delahaye Gilroy bodied Cabriolet he is showing at Pebble Beach. Alan shares the story of a Bugatti he had on the lawn at Pebble Beach a few years ago whose legitimacy came into question. Then, Kelley Blue Book’s Karl Brauer shares his highlights from Monterey Car Week, from a stunning 1937 Cadillac Series 90 Hartmann Cabriolet to the premier of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition at the Laguna Seca race track. We catch up with Barry Meguiar to close out our 25th show from Pebble Beach, as he fills us in on the brand new Preservation Award. Last, we discuss the truly amazing 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta took home the Best in Show award. If you missed out on Monterey Car Week this year, be sure to get your tickets now for the 2019 event! If you love cars, you’ll love Monterey Car Week.
- [00:00:00] Welcome to 2018 Pebble Beach!
- [00:06:11] Rich History at Monterey Car Week
- [00:12:30] Automotive Fine Art Society
- [00:19:51] Little Red and the Green Hornet
- [00:28:16] Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Preview
- [00:35:52] “Man Seeks Adventure” and Inspiration
- [00:42:12] Coker Tire Group Crashes the Party
- [00:48:29] Osca MT4 TN and Bugatti Type 57SC
- [00:54:43] Respect Between Brothers
- [01:02:04] Alan Taylor Sandwich
- [01:11:46] Karl Brauer’s Top Pebble Beach Picks
- [01:18:05] The All New Preservation Award
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Live from the Craftsman Garage at the 2017 SEMA Show Pt. 2 | #310
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We are back with interviews from the 2017 SEMA Show that we will be rolling out over the next few weeks. First up, live from the Craftsman Garage, we chat with the CEO of Barrett-Jackson, Craig Jackson, about the charity cars they had at the last auction in Las Vegas. Next, Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy shares his history with SEMA, Bonneville racing, and his friendship with Chip Foose. Then, Hollywood Car Consultant, Josh Hancock, jumps on the mic with legendary builder Steve Saleen. Steve talks with us about the Saleen rides at SEMA, and some exciting business news from China. Russell Holmes of Garage Rehab discusses his role on the show and sounds off about some of the craziest garages that the crew has been to. Switching lanes, Stacey David of GearZ shares all about his past as a musician, his recent children’s book, and touches on his show. Rutledge Wood, NASCAR personality, explains a charity build he is doing with eBay Motors and a new show on the horizon for him. Ray Evernham, host of AmeriCarna, tells us about his role in the making of the movie Cars 3 and about the friendly, family rivalry between him and his wife, who is also a professional driver. Last up, we hit the backroads of our imagination with the crew from Dirt Every Day, who tell us about the wild 4x4s they have hit the mud with. Fill up on our stars’ personal Craftsman tool stories that helped them build their dreams.
- [00:00:00] Charity Cars From Barrett-Jackson
- [00:04:59] Star-Studded Rides Adorn Auction Block
- [00:12:30] Rad Rides by Troy and Bonneville Racing
- [00:19:53] Marvelous Memories of Meeting Steve Saleen
- [00:24:41] Prediction for the Future of the Automobile
- [00:35:52] The Garage Rehab Project Manager
- [00:42:13] From Musician to Wrenching on GearZ
- [00:47:28] WWII and the Dodge Power Wagon
- [00:54:44] Building for Kids with eBay Motors
- [01:02:07] Ray Evernham: Not Just a Voice in Cars 3
- [01:12:49] Induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame
- [01:18:09] Off-Road Action on Dirt Every Day
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The 2017 SEMA SHOW Has Arrived
Time flies when you're having fun and after a long year of test drives, auto shows, and summer vacations, we have come full circle all the way back to the…
Live from Monterey Car Week | #300
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One-of-a-kind rides from all over the world cruise into town for Monterey Car Week. There is never a dull moment once the cars arrive, and you can even walk out of a cheap hotel room and see a Lamborghini or Porsche sitting right there. This show is a pivotal place for high rollers to come show off their dream cars. If you’re lucky enough to see the car sitting on the lawn of Pebble Beach, you had better take it all in because it may be the only time you will ever see it in your life. We chat with some of the heavy hitters of the auto industry live from the green. Guests include Josh Hancock, Dave Kunz, Dan Sandberg, Ed Justice, Jr., Wade Kawasaki, Corky Coker, Barry Meguiar, Craig Jackson, Dennis Collins, Chris Smith, Ken Eberts, and Pietro Zollino. They are on the air telling stories, giving rave reviews, and gushing over their favorite parts of this sophisticated event. Don’t miss all the fun, listen now.
- [00:00:00] Epic Views of Monterey Car Week
- [00:06:17] Alpha Romeo 4C and the Acura NSX
- [00:12:31] Adam Corolla Drives Paul Newman Porsche
- [00:19:52] SEMA Donates $1-million to Digitize Images
- [00:29:10] Karl Brauer Arrives in Honda Private Jet
- [00:35:53] Astounding History on the Lawn of Pebble Beach
- [00:42:16] Craig Jackson: Oracle of the Automotive Hobby
- [00:47:50] Collecting the Cars We Grew Up With
- [00:54:47] Automotive Art at its Finest and Priciest
- [01:02:08] Acura NSX is Honda’s Halo Car Supercar
- [01:09:30] Dennis Collins Car Sales at Monterey Car Week
- [01:18:11] 2022 Volkswagen to Release Pure Electric ID Bus
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Barrett-Jackson CEO, Craig Jackson, at SEMA 2016
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The global automotive celebration and collector car auction, Barrett-Jackson, returns to Scottsdale this January! From notable charity cars like Steven Tyler’s Hennessey Venom GT, to Charlie Thomas’ 150 car collection, and loads of cool memorabilia, we cover some of the event highlights with Barrett-Jackson CEO, Craig Jackson.
SEMA 2016: On the Forefront of Performance | #265
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #265
We’re back at SEMA in 2016 broadcasting from the heart of the Shell Pioneering Performance Pavilion with co-host Jeff Allen of “The Car Chasers” and “Skidmarks Show”! In this week’s special event episode we talk with the movers and shakers of the car world including notable guests: The Diesel Brothers, Mater Dei Supermileage Team, Bryce Menzies, Antron Brown, Ron Capps, Fast Jack Beckman, James Bell, Rhys Millen, Neil Tjin, John Hennessey, Craig Jackson, Clint Sly, Doug Clark, Joey Logano, Jimmy Houston, Tommy Pike, Ellen Bireley, Mark Gessler, Larry Koester, Tommy Johnson, Jr., Craig Corzine, Brian Reese and Tom Park.
- [00:00:00] Diesel Brothers Brodozer
- [00:07:53] Ultra Energy Efficient
- [00:12:30] A New Frontier
- [00:19:45] Trophies, Checks, and Wrecks
- [00:28:59] Challenge Coins for a Cause
- [00:35:45] Kia’s Cool Concepts
- [00:42:05] From Pikes Peak to Baja 1000
- [00:49:12] That Classic Tjin Spin
- [00:54:36] Making Fast Cars Faster
- [01:01:59] Global Car Celebration
- [01:10:00] Keep it Cool, like Hagerty
- [01:17:58] Joey Dreams of Greatness
- [01:24:19] America’s Favorite Fisherman
- [01:32:17] Out-of-this-world Good
- [01:36:20] Ray Harroun and the Marmon Wasp
- [01:44:12] From the Mouths of Babes
- [01:54:19] Tractor Pulling, A Family Sport
- [02:00:13] Smarter Tools
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2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | #260
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THE DRIVE with Alan Taylor | Episode #260
Join us for a special episode broadcast from Monterey Car Week. Today we’re at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with notable guests including Jay Leno, Barry Meguiar, Jay Ward, Craig Jackson, Ralph Gilles and more!
- [00:00:00] #TheNext100
- [00:06:25] Benedict Castle Concours
- [00:12:57] Collector Car Insurance
- [00:19:51] Picture Perfect
- [00:27:47] Elixir Effect
- [00:35:52] Future of Viper
- [00:41:11] The Quail
- [00:47:02] Cars Yeah
- [00:53:41] Who’s Who
- [01:01:02] Jay Leno’s Garage
- [01:06:21] Jay Leno & Barry Meguiar
- [01:17:03] Pebble Beach Stand Outs
- [01:22:35] Creating Cars
- [01:29:08] Uniting Generations
- [01:33:44] Wrecking Yard Years
- [01:41:06] Clone Cars
- [01:51:03] Buying Smart
- [01:57:08] Signing Off with Barry Meguiar