Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

Sean Myers from Precision Sport raves about his classic BMW 3 Series (E36). He tells us how he used to go to race events as a child and how he channels his passion into his BMW garage PSI in Florida. 

Stefan Bogner is a designer and photographer with family

links to the BOGNER fashion brand. Here, he talks about his

CURVES magazine and his photos of empty roads, and

provides some great inspiration for road trips. He also

shares his perspective on futuristic car design.

Randy Nonnenberg shares his stories about how he used to work at BMW M GmbH and the BMW Technology Office in Palo Alto, how he professionalised his hobby of searching for cars and founded the classic car auction site “Bring a Trailer”, why he loves his BMW 535is (E28) and what fascinates him about BMW racing cars from the 1970s.

The “die-hard BMW fan” Mike Burroughs aka StanceWorks works full-time on his restomod projects and presents them on YouTube. He talks about the challenges with his BMW 3 Series (such as an incredible engine swap), why BMW models from the 1980s are so popular today and how to buy one.

Neil Clifford, CEO of the London fashion brand Kurt Geiger, made his first list of cars-to-buy at age 8. He shares how he owned (and lost) one of the 13 Bristol Fighter models, what makes British cars unique and how British humour helps with car breakdowns. He also tells us why the BMW Alpina B5 Touring is his favourite daily driver and why the BMW Group did a brilliant job taking over Rolls-Royce.

Classic Heart with Paolo Tumminelli. The professor of design concepts provides enlightening insights into the cultural history of automobiles. He also explains why the BMW i3 was a truly new, unique and revolutionary type of car, and how it stood out in the electric car segment.

Bryan Calvero is the founder and creative director of the

lifestyle brand Period Correct. He shares childhood memories,

inspired by the Southern California music and car scene, his

model cars, and big dreams. He talks about his commitment to

young people today and his brand's mission. And he tells us,

among other things, how he ended up designing Hot Wheels

model cars.

Jim Huff is a big fan of the Neue Klasse and owns various models. He talks about what makes these four-door family cars so special to him, how he races his BMW 1800 TI at tracks like Laguna Seca and how he drives his BMW 1600 every day. He also shares his idea for the “Neue Klasse Exchange Program”.

A five-strong line-up of guests join JP to serve up some fine entertainment. With Anders Bilidt, car specialist at Sotheby’s; Can Eyilik, owner of Istanbul’s BMW Club “Driven34”; Emil Pourkian, host of the “Sundowner” in Hamburg; YouTuber Sreten, who rescues classic BMWs; and Gaby von Oppenheim, classic racing driver. They talk about their favourite events, projects, passions, motor sport, and a bunch of other amusing stuff.

Emil Pourkian embodies the new generation of classic car enthusiasts. With his Hamburg-based agency "Emil’s Garage" he puts classic cars in the limelight as a photographer, trades his favourite pieces and loves to host other car enthusiasts with his event series "Sundowner". Emil also gives us the lowdown on his 1962 Volga GAZ M21.

Together they organized the spectacular THRASH’EM event for the car community, skaters and artists. At the heart of the action was the BMW Art car by Frank Stella. Ares Georgoulas, Hiep Bui Khac and Robert Cameron explain how they create such events, why they like to bring different cultures together and where their passion comes from.

Gemeinsam veranstalteten sie den spektakulären THRASH’EM Event für die Car-Community, Skater und Künstler. Mittendrin das BMW Art Car von Frank Stella. Ares Georgoulas, Hiep Bui Khac und Robert Cameron erzählen, warum sie solche Events kreieren, wie Videospiele ihre Kindheit prägten und wie sie heute als UX-Designer oder Werber für die Automobilbranche arbeiten.

The cheerful YouTuber tells us all about his Shmuseum, why he prefers colourful cars, why customization is becoming increasingly popular and what effect this will have on the classification of “original”, and how he and his father share a passion for BMW.

Also known as aka JP Performance, the self-made German

entrepreneur and YouTube star Jean Pierre Kraemer talks

about his enthusiasm for technology, which gave him the

the sense of stability that he lacked in his childhood. He

shares with us why he runs his own car museum PACE –

which includes a BMW Art Car – as well as how his

YouTube channel is changing and how he feels about

property today.

The Head of BMW Group Design gives insights into his work and the process of designing. He tells us what made the Neue Klasse a success back in the 1960s and how this has been transformed into the latest futuristic concept car, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse.

The managing director of the Drivers & Business Club Munich

allows us a glimpse behind the scenes. He talks about the

special spirit of the club, its exclusive members and events,

and how it all started as a family business.

The automotive artist and designer shares how his renderings on Instagram sparked his career, how he now creates customizations, modifications and body kits for prestigious clients and his own company, and where he gets his inspiration from.

Charlie March, son of the Duke of Richmond, shares how his family

hosts the Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed on their own

estate, what it feels like to race that legendary circuit, his fondest

memories, his ideas for the future and how he is launching his own

fashion label.

Remi Dargegen shares truly exciting moments from his career as a

photographer in the classic car scene, such as capturing the

atmosphere and special moments at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa

d'Este. And he tells us why his pictures trigger big emotions.

J.P. shares his impressions live from the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And Mackenzie Ebbers, another car event regular, tells us how she modifies her classic BMWs to create her own original style.

Always busy with a variety of projects, Matt Schwartz designs for his eyewear collection, plays in a band, runs the SoCal Vintage BMW community in L.A. and has been driving a BMW 2002 ever since he got his license.

Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer shares how he grew up in London in the 1970s, how he worked all sorts of jobs to establish himself in the automotive world, how he became a famous TV presenter buying, restoring and selling cars and why his family is so important in all of this.

David Clark, commercial director at McLaren in the 1990s, shares stories about the brand you won’t find in any books. He recounts how unconventionally the company worked back then, how he sold F1 to celebrities, how McLaren started racing and what excites him – as a partner of Jota Sport – about racing today.

Thanks to his family, the Mini Cooper got its unique racing genes. Charlie Cooper shares how his grandfather John Cooper used his Formula One experience to take Mini onto the track, how his father Mike Cooper produced racing kits for Mini, and how he himself is closely associated with the MINI brand today and also builds Cooper bicycles.

He is a professional pilot in Colorado and owner of the legendary Glen Shelly garage. For Alex, life is always about great experiences. He shares what it's like to fly his private bush plane, to drive his BMW Z3 M Coupé into the mountains and to film with the renowned Petrolicious team. 

They run their own independent garage in the UK and build show cars like the BMW E21 Group 5 homage project on the side. Lucy and Colin tell us how they made it as a dream team and why they visit the BMW Museum in Munich at Christmas.

Sreten has a passion for classic BMWs that haven’t been driven for years. He challenges himself to fix them, despite not having any mechanic training. His exciting restoration projects have made him a star in the YouTube scene.

As a mechanic and high-voltage specialist, Ana works on the latest BMWs and is restoring her classic BMW 2002 tii in her free time. She used to race cars and now competes in demanding cycling events. Ana shares how and why she keeps tackling new challenges.

Jackie Jouret found the BMW 507 that belonged to Elvis Presley. As a journalist and author, she shares how she exposes the truth behind the tales, reveals misinformation and discovers amazing side stories from BMW’s history.

Meg Kohler made it into the international motorsport world as a young influencer. She talks about her work at the racetracks, her challenges, her behind-the-scenes stories and how a classic Mini has captured her heart.

Daniel Hoffmann shares the story of his very special friendship with Mike, how they inspired each other in their passion for classic cars and how he inherited his friend's BMW M1 after his untimely death. He tells us how it feels to drive Mike’s M1 as well as other cars from his own collection like BMW Z8, and why he wants to get a BMW Z1. He also gives insights into the Berlin classic car community, including organisations like the Flitzerclub.

Paul Howse had just graduated when he designed the McLaren P1 supercar. He gives us insights into the design process, what inspired him and how he celebrated his success, and explains why he likes which cars best. He's an artist now, but still works with cars, and has a wealth of knowledge to pass on.

Will Beaumont tells us how he set about publishing his own BMW magazine as a young graphic designer in England, how he modified his BMW 2002 into the most perfect car for him and how he sees the future of the young classic car scene.

Peter Gleeson tells us the story of his modest upbringing in 1970s London and how he snuck into the stands at car races. He explains how his passion and determination helped him find ways to buy his first cars and how, step by step, he built up his collection of landmark classics – including the iconic M1 painted by Frank Stella and other BMW highlights.

Jakub Berthoty from Slovakia remembers the Eastern Bloc cars of his childhood, and how the fall of the Iron Curtain suddenly opened up his horizons to Western motors and a fascination with BMW. He tells us why he has concentrated his collection around the BMW 7 Series, how he restores his modern classics in his own garage and how he brings them up to date technically.

Let Bruno Spengler, former DTM champion for BMW, take you on a journey to the race track. In our latest Classic Heart Podcast, he helps us understand racing as a profession and the passion that goes with it, and tells us more about his career, his daily training the challenges he faces.

They call themselves the HFMSTRS and have created a BMW community in their very own, original style. The three main members – Jasper Schwering, Daniel "Rasi" Rasenberger and Tobi Krengel – talk about how fun and crazy ideas drive them, how a BMW Art Car ended up in Rasi's garage for a small event and why all this is about much more than cars.

Gaby von Oppenheim is one of the few female racing drivers in classic motor sport. She tells us in vivid detail how it feels to line up in events like the Le Mans Classic, how the comic-book hero Gabriele Spangenberg became her pseudonym and why classic cars should be viewed more in the context of art and design.

Frank van Meel, the passionate CEO of BMW M, celebrates 50 years of M with us. He gives exciting insights into the history and future of the legendary brand. He talks about the influence fans have on development, how the latest LMDh race car pays tribute to history, how sporty dynamics become electric and how he became a BMW fan himself.

Ben Clymer talks about his award-winning online watch magazine "Hodinkee" and his collection of classic cars, and provides insights into this luxury, celebrity scene. He tells us why watches and cars have been a perfect match ever since, why European and American cars are so different and why he prefers classic cars unrestored.

Laura Kukuk's view of classic cars is ruthlessly analytical. As a vehicle specialist, she gives exciting insights into how she scientifically evaluates classic cars and how she approaches her role as a juror at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. She talks about her work and passion with spirit and energy.

Want to know what to look for before buying a classic car? Click through Laura's tiny tutorials on her YouTube or Instagram channel to find out!

The car journalist Jason Cammisa reports with skillful self-mockery on his experiences with German and American car culture and their striking differences – from the autobahn to the TÜV. He tells the amazing story of how he got his first BMW Touring and highlights the diverse American car scenes he’s encountered during his travels.

Mai Ikuzawa gives a very personal insight into her father Tetsu Ikuzawa, the Japanese motor sport icon, and her own notably female perspective on the automotive world. She shares progressive ideas and insights into her lifestyle, which sees her balancing her time between London and Chamonix.

Guy Berryman is a man of infinite talent, creativity and style. The bassist in world-famous rock band Coldplay is also the founder and director of car magazine The Road Rat and the design inspiration behind fashion brand Applied Art Forms. Plus, for many years he has been a passionate collector of sports cars from the 1960s. With characteristic calm and focus, he tells us how it all fits together.

Istanbul-based interior designer Can Eyilik is a man of action and makes his dreams – of BMW M cars – come true. For example, he owns the only M3 GT in Turkey. Can tells us how he built his own super-stylish BMW garage with great enthusiasm. "Driven34" has since become the perfect meeting place for the BMW community in Istanbul.

Anders Bilidt talks about his incredible career in the classic car world. As a pilot for international airlines, he took the opportunity to source and sell vintage cars around the world. Later he was director of the Haaning Collection classic car museum and today he has the dream job of car specialist at world-famous auction house Sotheby's.