Hemmings Collector-car Radio

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Senior Editor Jim Donnelly. Jim offers his thoughts on the effect the Great Depression had on the high end automobile manufacturers such as the Duesenberg and Pierce Arrow companies. Rounding out this week show we speak with Yvette VanDerBrink from VanDerBrink Auctions about her upcoming Bullock Family Collection Auction on September 6 in Grant, Nebraska . The Bullock family owned and operated a Chevy-Olds-Pontiac-GMC dealership for decades. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Senior Editor Matt Litwin. Matt gives us a update on the planning for the upcoming Hemmings Motor News 8th Annual Concours d' Elegance . We also offer a replay of an interview with the author of " Iowa's Automobiles an Entertaining and Enlighting History" Bill Jepsen and Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor. Rounding out this week show we talk with Jack McCormick from Virginia City, MT. about the Road Agent Rally to be held there August 8th-10th . Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Don Rose from RM Auctions. Don is the East Coast- Sports and GT/Specialist. We discuss their upcoming Motor City Auction that will be held on July 26th in conjunction with the Concours d'Elegance at St. Johns. Rounding out this week show we talk with Hemmings Senior Editor Jim Donnelly about the history of early fire equipment. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor, to discuss the American Motors Corp. and its role in the Trans-Am Series of the late 60's and early 70's. Rounding out this week show we talk with Mark Racop owner of Fiberglass Freaks who are the official licensed builder by DC Comics of the 1966 Batmobile replicas. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Mark Henning, Committee Chairman, for the 2014 Studebaker Driver Club 50th International Meet. The SDC will be held on June 29-July 5th in Dover, Delaware. We continue with an all Studebaker theme this episode with Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor of Hemmings Motor News. Jim Donnelly talks with us about the long history of the Studebaker family and their company. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Linda Merkle, Executive Director of the "America on Wheels" museum located in Allentown, PA. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss classic cars and dirt roads. Rounding out this week show we speak to Senior Editor Matt Litwin about two upcoming Hemmings Events.The Great Race lunch and the 8th Annual Hemmings Motor News Concours D' Elegance. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Eli Bayless, Director of Promotions and Special Events for the Detroit Tigers, talking about their 4th Annual Detroit Tiger Classic Car Show. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss past and present Indy 500's . Rounding out this week show is a replay of an interview with Larry Batton, owner of Auto Appraisal Group, who talks to us about his business and the hobby. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor Ne ws Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Michael Trueba, President of MPT Industries. Michael talks with us about his appearance line of polish and other products MPT Industries offers . Just in time for the Memorial Day I speak with Craig Michelson, Director of the American Military Museum located in El Monte, CA about their history and where you can find them if you are planning a trip to the LA area. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to continue our military theme with a discussion of the changes the car had to make in order to gear up for WWII. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Pat Hahn, noted author and motorcycle safety expert. We talk with Pat about his books and he also offers some great tips and advice based on his many years of experience in motorcycle safety. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us for a chat about the history of Steam power. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor and we profile Cannon Ball Baker. We also speak with Gene Merideth, owner and founder of Scooters Originali about his business and their upcoming vintage scooter swap meet on May 31,2014. Also joining us this week is Mike Hemsley spokesmen for the Alfa Romeo Owner Club USA. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Jeff Stumb, Director of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race 2014. We also speak with Jay Adams, spokesman for the Appalachian Volkswagen Association (AVWA). I talked with Jay about their 20th annual "Circle Yer Wagens" to be held on May 3-4 in Sevierville, TN. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss Joie Chitwood Sr. and Jr. and their Thrill Show. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining me this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Matt Litwin, Associate Editor of Hemmings Motor News. Matt talks about our upcoming Hemmings Motor News 8th Annual Concours d'Elegance to be help at the Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. September 26th-28th. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss cruising in your classic car to your favorite hot dog/ice cream stand. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining us this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is David Sander /Chairman of the New England MG "T" Register. David talks about their club history and their two upcoming GOF "Gathering of the Faithful" events for 2014. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss Lee Iacocca and his role at both Ford and Chrysler. We round out the show with Dr. Michael Werckle who is the current President of the Veteran Motor Club of America. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

Joining us this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio is Lori Oberlin from the Michigan Antique Festivals. We learn about their addition of 2 new shows to their 2014 lineup. Next up is Paul Lares, President of Lares Corp. talking about his company and 25 years in the steering parts business. Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor also joins us to discuss his recent Hemmings Classic Car article entitled "Models That Resin-ate With Me". Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com

This week on episode #36 of Hemmings Motor News Radio is Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor along with the author of "Iowa's Automobiles an Entertaining and Enlightening History" Bill Jepsen . Also joining us is Rod Wake, President of The Vintage Thunderbird Club International (VTCI) . We talk about his club and their website along with some conversation about the Thunderbird and its long history. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com.

This week on episode #35 of Hemmings Motor News Radio, we talk with Dennis Garrett from the Lincoln & Continental Owners Club about their upcoming national meets and the soon to open Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum. Also joining us is Skip Nolan owner of French Lake Auto Parts to talk about his upcoming appearance on the Discovery Channel show "Fast and Loud". Senior Editor Jim Donnelly also joins us to talk about the passing of racing great Gary Bettenhausen. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com. You can download our podcast from iTunes, or listen live here.

This week on episode #34 of Hemmings Motor News Radio, we talk with Yvette VanDerBrink from VanDerBrink Auctions about her upcoming "Field of Dreams" scrapyard auction and others in her 2014 schedule. Senior Editor Jim Donnelly also joins us to talk about his article called NYPD GREEN from the May 2014 Hemmings Classic Car magazine.

This week on episode #33 we talk with Jim O'Hara, V.P. of Marketing for Clore Automotive about battery technology. We also touch on how to choose the right battery charger for your needs and the "5 Reasons Why Jump Starters and better than Cables" Senior Editor Jim Donnelly looks back in time at American automobile racer and pioneer Barney Oldfield.

Bill Jepsen regional director from the Crown Victoria Association joins me to announce exiting news about recent changes and additions to their club. Senior Editor Jim Donnelly takes a look back at the larger than life figure Billy Durant. We close out the half hour with Tim Cox from Quiet Ride Solutions who joins me to talk about how to be "cool" inside your classic ride.

This week we are joined by Courtney Iovanovich from Empire Covers and we talk with Courtney about their covers and other products. Jim Donnelly Senior Editor from Hemmings Motor News joins us with a history lesson about Albert Champion the inventor of the spark plug . I recently spoke with the President of the Porsche Club of America Manny Alban all about his club and his love of all things Porsche. Give us a listen here on Hemmings Motor News Radio and email us at radio@hemmings.com