Car Chat
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The Car Chat Podcast features regular interviews with familiar and interesting faces from the automotive world. Hosted by Sam Moores.
Car Chat
2d ago
Sam Hancock joins me this week to discuss what he's been up to in the last few years. Sam has always been connecting car purchases but he's now got a base with cars in stock and things are going extremely well. We chat about historic racing, what it's like driving as a new parent and how Sam's mindset has shifted on GT3 racing and electronic aids.
Enjoy,
Sam
https://www.samhancock.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hancock_sam/
Show Notes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
Overview of Sam Hancock’s career and transition to historic racing.
00:02:15 - Beginnings in Racing
Sam discus ..read more
Car Chat
4d ago
Daniel Van Doveren is the founder of Vigilante 4x4, a Jeep Restomod Company based in the USA. Here is an excerpt from our longer podcast which you can find on your podcasts platform (apple, spotify etc.)
Audio Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/daniel-van-doveren-vigilante-4x4-restomodding-iconic/id1432553826?i=1000652490521
https://www.vigilante4x4.com/
Enjoy,
Sam
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Car Chat
1w ago
In this episode of Car Chat, join host Sam Moores as he delves into the fascinating world of classic Jeep restorations and restomods with Daniel Van Doveren. With Dutch and Swedish roots, Daniel shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to founder of Jeep Heritage and Vigilante 4x4, renowned for transforming vintage Jeeps into modern masterpieces.
This conversation takes us from Daniel's early adventures in tech to his passion-driven pivot towards automotive restoration. Discover how road trips across the US in cheap, often quirky Jeeps sparked the inception of Jeep Heritage. Daniel discusses ..read more
Car Chat
1w ago
A short extract from the full episode with Rowan Hick of GlobalWorkshop discussing his personal sim building journey from a humble gaming setup to building a full G force rig. Check out the full episode #198 here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/car-chat/id1432553826
Video: https://youtu.be/y6hEotIQTyM
Enjoy,
Sam
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Car Chat
2w ago
In this episode of Car Chat, host Sam Moores talks with Rowan Hick, the founder of Global Workshop, a platform designed to assist in the management of vehicle builds, restorations, and races. Rowan discusses the origins of Global Workshop, detailing how personal necessity led to the creation of a system that simplifies the management of complex vehicle projects for enthusiasts and professionals.
Additionally, Rowan shares his personal journey in the automotive world, from modifying a Fraser Clubman to pushing the boundaries of home racing simulators. With a background in software development ..read more
Car Chat
1M ago
In today's digital world, how do you stand out when technology and creativity merge?
Faruk Heplevent, who started Scope Studio, leads the way in car CGI, film, and photo production. He joins us to share his story from taking photos around the world to leading a company at the cutting edge of digital creativity in the car industry. We'll dive into Scope Studio's exciting project, Scope City, a digital city that's a perfect place for showing off cars.
https://thescope.studio/
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Meet Faruk Heplevent and learn how Scope Studio began.
(02:15) Moving from taking ..read more
Car Chat
1M ago
Paul Woodman, the founder of Lovecars, an automotive media powerhouse, sits down with me to share his journey from the company's inception to its current success, including producing the series "On The Road," now streaming on Amazon Prime. We delve into the origins of his passion for cars, the challenges and triumphs of bringing automotive stories to life on screen, and the memorable experiences of filming across the globe. Join us as Paul opens up about his favorite cars, the excitement of racing, and navigating the complex world of social media, all while building a brand that resonates with ..read more
Car Chat
1M ago
It's always great to catch up with Iain Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Motors. Litchfield Motors started off importing JDM cars (listen to our first podcast here) We have a catchup and discuss the GT-R world of today, tuning cars, the expansion of Litchfield, dampers and a whole lot more.
https://www.litchfieldmotors.com/
Enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
0:00 - Intro
5:01 - Litchfield and GTRs
10:57 - In-house parts
13:46 - Current demand
19:17 - Working on Porsches
26:33 - New M cars
28:58 - GT3 Touring and GT4
34:03 - Custom dampers
36:33 - 992 Tuning
40:24 - Hybrids, EVs, and synthetic fuel
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Car Chat
2M ago
Chris Tolman is the founder of Tolman Engineering. Chris has an extensive background in rallying and running race teams and has brought this knowledge into his Peugeot 205 Tolman Editions. From running the McLaren driver development cars to Bentley GT3s, there is a wealth of knowledge.
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Tolman, the founder behind Tolman Engineering, to explore the thrilling world of motorsport engineering and team management. From the foundational connections in rally racing to the intricate details of running a race team, Chris shares his invaluable experiences and the ..read more
Car Chat
2M ago
Mick Pacey has been in the business of special air cooled Porsches for 25 years. His knowledge of these cars is truly exceptional. I met up with Mick at Export 56 to have a look round their place, see some of the amazing cars they look after and have a chat about Mick's journey and Porsches.
https://www.export56.com/
Enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
0:00 - Intro
5:28 - Buying and restoring Porsches
22:17 - Finding the parts
30:35 - Price range
41:23 - Finding what the customer wants
48:29 - Building the history and databases
1:08:34 - Getting nerdy
1:14:18 - Working with Shell
1:22:23 - FIA certifi ..read more