To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before | First Cars

From Rust-Proof Roots to Global Vehicle Protection | Tom Wolfe’s Ziebart Story

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!How do you shield your ride from relentless rust, road salt, and UV damage? Tom Wolfe—Mopar enthusiast and President & CEO of Ziebart International—explains how a small 1959 Detroit startup became a worldwide leader in vehicle protection. Hear why Wolfe compares corrosion to “termites that never stop,” how Diamond Gloss® and Ceramic Z Gloss™ coatings outclass traditional wax, and why paint‑protection film and window tint matter even on brand‑new cars. Tom’s automotive journey spans a $500 Dodge Coronet road‑trip, a 1978 Little Red Express converted to run on E85, and a family legacy deep in Chrysler’s history. He also shares Ziebart’s veteran‑focused franchise program and partnership with Mission 22 supporting mental‑health services. Whether you drive coastal highways or snowy streets, learn the science—and passion—behind modern rust proofing and ceramic coatings that keep cars looking showroom‑fresh for decades. Dive in now, then explore services at ziebart.com and give your vehicle the long‑term protection it deserves.Tom's favorite episode includes not one but two Mopar's - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/14810421-why-high-octane-family-cars-mike-s-two-dodge-dartsCurious about protecting your vehicles from environmental damage? Visit https://ziebart.com to explore their services and find a location near you. Your car's long-term health might depend on it. *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

Why We Have Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Timothy Kearns' Family Legacy

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Join To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before as Timothy Kearns—architect, racer, and son of Dr. Robert Kearns, the genius behind the intermittent windshield wiper—revisits the 1963 “blink” moment that revolutionized driving safety and sparked a David-vs-Goliath patent battle with Ford later dramatized in the 2009 movie Flash of Genius starring Greg Kinnear. From Detroit’s storied Woodward Avenue to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tim reveals how a wedding-night eye injury inspired a pioneering transistor circuit, why all six Kearns siblings left their careers to fight for inventor rights, and how their victory reshaped U.S. patent law for future innovators. Along the ride we dive into his gas-guzzling 1971 Mustang Mach 1 during the oil crisis, his modern Porsche racing obsession, and the design parallels between classic-car preservation and award-winning architecture. If you’ve ever fiddled for that perfect wiper speed or wondered what it takes to defend a big idea, this episode delivers the untold story behind a feature millions rely on every rainy drive—and the family legacy that proves persistence can move an industry. Listen now, leave a review *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

How a McPherson College Grad Arrived at F40 Motorsports | Mason’s Classic Car Path

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Join To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before for a deep dive into automotive restoration as Mason—a McPherson College graduate—traces the journey that started in high school and took him from a record-speed Model T build on campus to working alongside Wayne Carini at F40 Motorsports. Sparked by an episode of Chasing Classic Cars, Mason explains how hands-on training, peer wrenching, and judging at the Audrain Concours shaped his career, then walks us through the resurrection of his 1965 Ford F-100 pickup and daily-driven Mustang GT. Along the way he shares smart upgrades that make classic car preservation practical—think LEDs, electric fuel pumps, and power brakes—while preaching his core belief that every vintage machine deserves regular miles, not museum dust. Whether you dream of restoring your own project or just crave insider stories from one of the world’s top shops, this episode delivers high-octane nostalgia and actionable insight.Mason's favorite episode is with Andrew who shares details of what it is like to own and drive a Trabant and his dreams of a Tucker - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/17009738-classic-cars-automotive-adventures-from-trabant-to-tucker *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

How to Import Supra, Skyline & Integra | JDM Business Secrets with Mohammad Azeem

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Ever wondered how right-hand-drive icons like the Toyota Supra, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Mazda RX-7 and Acura Integra DC2 actually make it from Japanese auctions to American driveways? In this episode of To All the Cars I’ve Loved Before, hosts Doug & Christian sit down with veteran JDM importer Mohammad Azeem (former GM of MDK Japan, now based in Virginia) for a deep dive into:Japanese car-care culture and why second-hand Supras and Skylines arrive in pristine shape — minus the occasional cigarette burn The step-by-step exporting process: auction bidding, multi-lingual sales teams, container shipping and clearing U.S. customs under the 25-year rule Engine royalty—1JZ-GTE vs 2JZ-GTE—and what makes Honda’s B-series & the DC2 Integra Type R cult classics Tips for first-time buyers choosing between a clean Toyota Vitz/Yaris, Honda Insight hybrid, or track-ready drift chassisHow rising global demand is driving prices, plus Muhammad’s personal weekend weapon and Doug’s dream of owning his first imported JDM car Check out Mohammad's favorite episode is "Iron Curtain Automotive Adventures: Wartburg 353 Restoration & Ford Probe GT Autobahn Drive" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16245536-iron-curtain-automotive-adventures-wartburg-353-restoration-ford-probe-gt-autobahn-drive *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.

Why the Engine Matters More Than Looks | Respray Story with Lisa Richer

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!In this episode of To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before, hosts Christian and Doug explore that metaphor with Lisa Richer, founder of Journey2Bloom (https://journey2bloom.com) and a Leading Thought Partner and Consultant collaborating with individuals to navigate neurodiversity, address caregiver exhaustion, and foster a higher quality of life.What You’ll HearBMW-Green Celica Confession: How a scholarship reward turned into a freshly repainted 1990 Toyota Celica—proof that you can change the paint yet keep the same inner workings.Total Loss, Total Growth: The rainy-day crash that totaled Lisa’s first car, pushed her into a ’96 Acura Integra, and taught her why calm minds (and automatic transmissions) matter.Under the Hood of Ourselves: Lisa explains how she helps parents, educators, and neurodiverse professionals “lift the hood,” understand their wiring, and fine-tune life skills—just like diagnosing a misfire before it becomes engine failure.Caregiver Pit-Stops: Holistic and innovative solutions from the new Quality of Life™ platform, designed to refuel growth oriented women, caregivers and families so they don’t run on empty.Car Memories & Culture: Family road trips in a seven-seat Acura MDX, Subaru reliability, and why Monster Jam’s thunderous sensory overload mirrors neurodivergent experiences.And don't forget to check out Lisa's favorite episode with a dynamic student/instructor duo from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16384509-campus-of-cars-makenna-and-brandon-s-educational-restoration-adventures *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong.