Hemmings Collector-car Radio

Joining me this week is Larry Batton owner of Auto Appraisal Group joins me on this week's show. We talk about what car is right for you and importance of a pre appraisal and why. Larry has been a part of the collector car hobby for decades and has great insight into the hobby today.

This Week Part #2 with Senior Editor Jim Donnelley talking about the "Star Cars" of stage and screen! First up we speak with John Baker the owner of Gaskets-To-Go. John talks about his company and their ability to custom manufacture just about any gasket for any applications! Join us this week on Hemmings Motor News Radio for interesting conversation on episode #29.

POW!! ZONK!!! On the show this week we speak with Mark Racop the owner of Fiberglass Freaks who are the official licensed builder by DC Comics of the 1966 BATMOBILE replicas. In the second half of the show we continue the conversation about other TV/Movie cars with Hemmings Senior Editor Jim Donnelly. We round out this week show talking with Jerry Wilson, President of the Oldsmobile Club of America talking about the clubs history and R.E. Olds

This week we begin with a conversation with Dr. Michael Werckle - President of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. We next talk with author and business owner Dick Miller about his new book "How To Hook And Launch" and Dick Miller Racing. We round out this week's show with Jim Donnelly Senior Editor who shares his thoughts about "Vintage Refuse Trucks."

This week on Episode #26 of Hemmings Motor News Radio we focus on the Ford Thunderbird. First up is Senior Editor Jim Donnelly talking about the 100th anniversary of the first Gulf Gas Station and then the topic turns to the iconic Ford Thunderbird. We continue on topic with our next guest Rod Wake the President of The Vintage Thunderbird Club International (VTCI). We talk about his club and their website and learn more about Thunderbirds.

This week on Episode #25 of Hemmings Motor News Radio join my guest Larry Claypool from the Corvair Society of America. Larry is also the owner/president of The Vair Shop and a wealth of information and a lifetime experience with Chevy Corvairs. We finish up this addition with a replay of a great conversation with Senior Editor Jim Donnelly talking about his recent article in the October issue of Hemmings Motor News called "Keep the Rouge Well Sated".

This week on Hemmings Motor News Radio we welcome the President of the Porsche Club of America, Manny Alban. Join us for an informative conversation with Manny and learn about all their club has to offer its membership and how you can become a member. We will also offer a replay of a very popular interview with Yvette VanDerBrink and recap her thoughts and results from the historic Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Collection held this past September 28th and 29th in Nebraska.

This week on Hemmings Motor News Radio we talk with Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor from Hemmings Classic Car about his recent article "What Makes Concours Great" that appeared in the November 2013 issue of Hemmings Classic Car. We also replay an interview with Grant Parsons, Communication Director with the American Motorcyclist Association during which we learn more about the association and about their recent Hall of Fame inductions

Joining me this week is Philip Borris author of the new book "Echoes of Norwood". Phil's book offers an in-depth look at the General Motor Plant located in Norwood, Ohio that built GM cars from 1923-1987. Echoes of Norwood is a great source of information for gear heads and a wealth of information right from the line workers who built the cars to executive offices.

On this weeks show Senior Editor Jim Donnelly talks about a little know Cole Automobile Company and its history from 1909-1925. Then give a listen to our guest Jerry Wilson, President of the Oldsmobile Club of America talking about the clubs history and R.E. Olds

We learn about the Alfa Romeo Owners Club USA from former Director at Large - Mike Hemsley. And we also catch up with Yvette Vanderbrink from Vanderbrink Auctions with a recap some results and her thoughts about the historic auction of THE LAMBRECHT CHEVROLET COMPANY Collection.

This week on Hemmings Motor News Radio we travel to AACA Fall meet in Hershey and talk with Wayne Mount owner of King of Dice. We talk to Hemmings Senior Editor Jim Donnelly and learn about the Pierce Company and there history from bird cages to luxury autos. We take a road trip to Cape Cod and speak with Owner/Collector Bill Putman from Toad Hall Classic Car Museum/Simmons Homestead Inn

On this week's show we talk with Ken Lingenfelter owner of the Lingenfelter Collection who along with his wife Kristen will host their Annual Fall Open House to benefit Shades of Pink Foundation, a charity that is committed to easing the financial burden of a breast cancer diagnosis. We talk with Ken about this great event, his collections and his business Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. We also learn about the American Motorcyclist Association from Grant Parsons, Communication Director, and we also talk with him about their upcoming Hall of Fame induction and related events.

We re-cap the Hemmings Motor News 7th Annual Concours d' Elegance with Senior Editor Jim Donnelly which was recently held at the Saratoga Automobile Museum in Saratoga Springs, NY . We also talk with author Pat Hahn about his new motorcycle book called "'Motorcyclist's Legal Handbook'-How to Handle Legal Situations from the Mundane to the Insane'"

On this weeks show our guests are Jim Roark / Automobile Sculptures talking about his art form and how he got started. We also talk with Senior Editor Jim Donnelly about his article in the Oct. 2013 Hemmings Motor News "Keeping the Rouge Well Sated". And a replay of a interview with Director Char Lautzenheiser who is the Director of the Canton Classic Car Museum in Canton Ohio.

Our guest are Jerry Wilson, President of the Oldsmobile Club of America talking about the clubs history and R.E. Olds . Carolyn Vanagel, President of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d' Elegance about their 12th annual event. And Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor from Hemmings Motor News is back after vacation to talk about at giant in automotive history, Harley Earl.

We talk with Woody Bailey Executive Director of the 17th 'Cruisin the Coast' held up and down the Gulf Coast of Mississippi Oct. 6-13 . We also take a look at the roots of NASCAR and we speak with Todd Morris Producer of the recent movie 'Red Dirt Rising' and with Gary Lewallen and Bill Blair Jr. about their fathers ,the movie, and early racing.

We take a road trip to Cape Cod and speak with Owner/Collector Bill Putman from Toad Hall Classic Car Museum/Simmons Homestead Inn. Then we head over to the west coast and speak with Paula Brandes / Executive Director of the San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park. Also joining us today is Senior Editor Jim Donnelly talking about a rare auction of a former Chevrolet dealership time capsule.

This week we talk with Tim Cox from QuietRide Solutions about how to reduce heat and vibrations during a restoration process. We also talk with Linda and Dave Adler authors of the book 'Pantera DeTomaso' about the history of the Pantera. And Jim Donnelly Senior Editor joins us to talk about his thoughts of the design and history of the 810 and 812 Cords.

On this weeks show we talk to author Pat Hahn about his book 'Motorcyclist's Legal Handbook'-How to Handle Legal Situations from the Mundane to the Insane. Jim Donnelly Senior Editor talks about his blog post of this past week on Hemmings Daily about 4 former Motorama concept cars they will make a rare public showing as a group. And also Bill Adams-President from Comet Club East talks about his club and its history.