Carstories

We spent almost the day at the Rolex Monterey Historics, in Adam Carolla's paddock, as he prepped and raced Paul Newman's Bob Sharpe Racing 1988 Nissan 300ZX.  We talked about collecting cars, people's preferences and racing on the track.

Chris and A.J. are joined by Petersen Curator Leslie Kendall for a podcast recorded inside the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon they drove up to Pebble Beach.  They discuss the week's events and what they're looking forward to the most.

Dave Kunz, ABC 7's Eyewitness News Automotive Specialist talks with Chris and A.J. about reporting on cars for the last 13 years and his Ford Mustang Fastback "Bullitt" tribute car which has become a celebrity in its own right.

Top Gear host Adam Ferrara sits down with Chris and A.J. to talk about where he got his love for cars, buying vehicles off the Top Gear set and restorting his Buick Electra 225 or "Deuce and a Quarter" as he calls it.

Restorer Bruce Canepa calls in for a special Car Stories interview, where he divulges details on behind the now infmaous prank of "seizing" collector Bruce Meyer's Le Mans winning Porsche 935.

Chasing Classic Cars' Wayne Carini joins A.J. on the Car Stories podcast to talk about getting his start in restoring cars, being a good salesman and teases a very rare Ferrari that he's about to unveil for Pebble Beach.  He say's it's the first Ferrari that could win 'Best of Show'.

Chris and A.J. speak with Transportation Design Department Chair of Art Center College of Design Stewart Reed about automotive design, getting his start, attending Art Center and ugly U.S. spec safety features on cars.

We sat down to speak with former Formula One driver Vern Schuppan to hear about his illustrious racing career and restoring the Ferrari 275 GTB/4 that was perviously owned by Steve McQueen. Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think this car will sell for. We will follow up with the story during our coverage at Monterey.

Automotive Spy Photographer Brenda Priddy talks with Chris and A.J. about spying on cars, camping out in Death Valley to get pictures and car engineers pulling their pants down in front of her.

Colby Martin of SEMA Action Network talks to Chris and A.J. about the 5th Annual Collector Car Appreciation Day.  You can get invloved by driving your collector car to the Petersen on July 11th and receive one free museum admission!

Classic Auto Appraiser Jeff Hyman joins Chris and A.J. on this week's podcast.  They get into determining how much a car is worth, and the risks that go with valuating automobiles.

Josh Hancock grew up loving cars.  He was able to turn that passion into a profression by becoming the go to hollywood automotive wrangler for the likes of Mike Meyers and Martin Scorsese.

San Marino Motor Classic founder and car enthusiast Aaron Weiss stops by the Petersen Automotive Museum to talk with Chris and A.J. about what it takes to put on a concours, collecting pre-war cars and how to negotiate buying a Rolls-Royce.

Hot Rod builder Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods stops by the Petersen Automotive Museum to talk with A.J. and Chris about getting his start building customs, his influnces and why a hot rod shop is a terrible business plan.

A.J. and Chris sit down with Petersen Automotive Museum Chief Curator Leslie Kendall to talk about the world’s fascination with the Ford Mustang, how the car came to be and the Petersen’s newest exhibit “Mustangs Forever: 50 Years of a Legend.”