March 5, 2019
Rolls-Royce: Mechanicsburg, PA Museum
Today, you get the chance to learn more about one of the coolest places west of England for Rolls-Royce and Bentley fans.
Cars of Carlisle heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to meet with Mark Lizewskie , the Executive Director for both the Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club, as well as the Rolls-Royce Foundation. While there, Mark showed Darren around their facilities brimming with beautiful examples of these two elegant and regal British brands.
February 26, 2019
America on Wheels: Allentown Car Museum
This week, Darren and Scott explore just one of many local museums/businesses that preserve history, educate the public and foster interest in automotive and transportation information. They spent this past Saturday as guests at the America on Wheels Museum on Front Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Executive Director, Linda Merkel and volunteer guides like Gary Peters share their wealth and knowledge and time with museum visitors. The Cars of Carlisle crew witnessed firsthand the amount of care the museum team has for people as well as all things with wheels.
Why did Mack Trucks decide to use the bulldog as their logo? Where did the terms "backseat driver", "station wagon" or "pickup truck" originate? Well, tune in and find out as Cars of Carlisle team shares the answers to these -- and other -- questions in this educational episode!
Now...let's get revved up!
February 20, 2019
Reighard Family Car Heritage: Four Generations of Automotive Nuts
Today, the Cars of Carlisle team heads to nearby Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.
While there, at his parents’ house, your host reminisces with his folks about four generations of Reighard car history. Rick and Carolyn share stories about their son’s lifelong obsession about all things automotive, from Darren’s massive childhood Matchbox and Hot Wheels car collection, to working the crowd at car shows in the 80’s and 90’s.
Pull up a chair to the Reighard Family kitchen table and learn more about how a four-decade car fascination launched this international podcast.
So, let’s get revved up!
February 12, 2019
Muscle Car Millennials: Louis Gianacopoulos and Sam Fahringer
This week's episode has Darren heading to the Hershey, Pennsylvania area to speak with two incredibly talented twentysomething car nuts that have been attending the Carlisle Events car shows since childhood.
You're about to meet Lou Gianacopoulos and Sam Fahringer and hear about the 1970 Charger barn find, a 1970 Buick GS Stage 2 clone, and an all-business '73 Nova. Lou and Sam are already planning their 2019 autocross racing season.
Now...let's get revved up!
February 5, 2019
All Things BMW: Chris Roth of CR's Motor Car Co.
The acronym BMW certainly does represent the Bavarian Motor Works. Yet, it could spell out a myriad of other combinations. Today, you're going to meet the "Bimmer Man Worldwide," Chris Roth, as he shares his passion for the German engineered cars known for their kidney bean grills.
Based out of rural Newville, PA, Chris has built a highly-successful, international business over the last 22 years. Listen in to learn more about the marque from Munich.
Now...let's get revved up!
January 30, 2019
Car Manufacturers: OEMs from Around the Globe
Have passport.
Will travel.
This week, the guys share some interesting factoids about car manufacturers outside the U.S., starting in Australia and ending up in Sweden.
Do you know carmaker Vauxhall? How about Koenigsegg? Perhaps you've not heard much about TATA or Geely? No better time to learn than now.
Let's get revved up!
January 22, 2019
Auto Mania: Car Parts...Memorabilia...Tools...and Literature -- Oh, My!
This past Saturday, Darren and Scott braved the imposing winter weather advisory and headed East Northeast to Allentown, Pennsylvania to the Agricultural Expo Center.
While there, the C/of/C team walked the aisles of the 59,000 sq. ft. facility, combed the parts bins, grabbed automotive literature, took pictures of unique items, and made new friends along the way.
Listen in to learn about Auto Mania!
January 15, 2019
2019: A Look Ahead
It's the new year and we are looking out through the proverbial C/of/C windshield. There are 11.5 months of fun ahead!
In this week's episode, your host (Darren) reviews the 2019 Carlisle Events car show and auction schedule; highlights new events the C/of/C team plans to attend; and, mentions some of the interesting car people -- like perhaps you -- C/of/C will be interviewing.
Hop in! Let the road trip begin.
January 9, 2019
2018: Our Car Community's First Year
And what an awesome year it was!
From our first episode -- which aired on April 9th, 2018 -- to the Christmas mini-show (air date: December 25th), we have had the most amazing first year in business. Thank you!
Question: Do you know what the best part of doing this podcast is?
Answer: You, our fans. Cubers are the very best!
Listen to Episode 036 and enjoy some highlights of the first 35 episodes spanning over nine months. While the 2018 year is in the rearview mirror, there's a lot of fun to recapture in looking back.
Yet, it doesn't stop there. Next week's show (Episode 037) will focus on what's out front, through the windshield. Together, we'll review the 2019 Carlisle car show schedule, new events the C/of/C team will be attending, and some of the cool car people we will be interviewing. Stay tuned (and don't forget to Subscribe on iTunes).
January 1, 2019
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This is a quick sprint episode. Team Cars of Carlisle has put 2018 in the rearview mirror and is throttle-down for 2019!
