Car Chat

Sam Hancock (@hancock_sam) is a Professional Racing driver, coach, consultant and commentator. Sam has just got back from commentating at Le Mans for Eurosport so we have a bit of a dig into what's been going on and a bit about Sam. This is a long one so might be worth getting a brew on. https://www.samhancock.com/Check out the video: https://youtu.be/x33k1pxXjfYSupport The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammooresIf you'd like to sponsor the podcast please get in touch: info@sammoores.comFollow Me On Social Media:InstagramTwitterYoutubeShow Notes: 0:00 = Intro and what do you do? 2:30 = Commentating at Le Mans 24hrs9:13 = Toyotas leaving under electric power 12:23 = GT Car Sounds15:00 = The new hyperpole format18:15 = The end of the LMP1 era19:40 = The problem with the 919 Tribute26:59 = Track limits at Le Mans 202028:38 = Stand out moments of LM 24 '2039:40 = Hypercars at Le Mans50:14 = BOP58:39 = Ferrari F81:04:54 = 250 SWB and old cars vs new1:10:16 = Dallara Stradale1:12:52 = What is your typical customer like? 1:16:02 = Setting up a racecar1:22:29 = Testing at Silverstone + Ollie Hancock1:27:05 = Different coaching styles1:40:46 = Rob Willson - gentle, firm1:48:25 = How seriously are you taking your racing atm (me)1:52:20 = Don't be afraid of faster racing cars 1:58:27 = Road to Le Mans coaching programs2:04:57 = The difference an amateur can make at Le Mans2:06:36 = Fake silvers and the rating system2:11:08 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Cassidy (@blackbettyandco) is the founder of Boxengasse; a Porsche biased automotive hub near Bicester. Frank also has quite a collection of Porsches of all different types. We chat about what it takes to setup something like Boxengasse and a lot of Porsche. https://www.instagram.com/blackbettyandco/https://www.instagram.com/boxengasseco/Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/1jYuUC0cvo0Support The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammooresHope you enjoy,Sam Frank Cassidy Show Notes0:00 = Intro + What is Boxengasse? 3:05 = Finding the location? 4:03 = What was the site used for before? 5:21 = Do you need to build buildings differently for automotive uses? 11:49 = First tenant is in, now what?19:40 = How is it having Bicester Heritage round the corner? 22:28 = Why Porsche?25:56 = Frank's Cars30:24 = If I gave you a blank canvas to create a road car how would you modify it? 38:40 = Older cars vs newer cars42:06 = 250 SWB48:29 = You can drive only one of your cars on a road trip which would it be? 55:21 = Are you eyeing anything up? 58:33 = Leicas + Well built stuff1:04:06 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark is the founder and managing director of GTO Engineering; a classic Ferrari specialist offering in house restoration, servicing, car sales and a worldwide supplier and manufacturer of classic parts. Earlier in the day I got to drive GTO Engineering's 250 SWB. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/C_bbRmNb9uMSupport The Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/sammooresIf you'd like to sponsor the podcast please get in touch: info@sammoores.comFollow Me On Social Media:InstagramTwitterYoutubeHope you enjoy,SamShow Notes: 0:00 = Intro + Where it all began6:08 = What led you to starting to make parts?12:17 = Assembling all of these parts into your own 250 SWB20:24 = How does that car compare to the other similar ones?21:35 = The next thing? 22:20 = How would you describe your perfect driving car? 26:30 = Can you compete in your builds? 33:27 = What's the process of restoring a car? 40:41 = Event Support, Racing and Prep50:20 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe is back (@joeachilles). We have a chat about what he's been up to and a whole host of machinery along the way including the new M3 Touring, E46 M3 CSL, his M2 and much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/jI-P26o6GFMSupport The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintIf you want to find Joe's original podcast it is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/02-bmws-and-more-with-joe-achilles/id1432553826?i=1000419748349Hope you enjoy, Sam Follow Me On Social Media:InstagramTwitterYoutube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Jaconelli ( @Romans International ) heads up buying and marketing at Romans International, a car dealership specialising in supercars and hypercars. When I popped in to visit they had 2 veyrons, a laf, an enzo, cgt, 918 and so much more. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/It_CY3x3xuU https://www.romansinternational.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy, SamShow Notes: 00:00 = Intro + Where did it all start?04:45 = Are there certain things on cars that help sell them? 06:26 = Using social media to help customers and increase sales10:20 = "Launch Editions"12:50 = Will you modify cars for customers? 13:59 = What's it been like during the coronavirus period? 15:55 = Do you own most of your stock? 18:31 = Are cars over list these days? 26:36 = Low mileage cars30:02 = Pricing in the future32:28 = Some of the cars in stock35:37 = The Ferrari 812 and prices41:23 = Have you come across many cars just missing key items from the spec sheet? 52:12 = Are you interested in electric cars? 55:33 = The Gordon Murray T.501:07:27 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raz (@rokenr) is a Youtuber and car enthusiast who's specialty has always been Mercedes models but is rapidly branching out. We welcome him back to the podcast for a catchup and a chat about the latest Mercedes releases (S Class and AMG GT Black Series) along with his new Porsche 992 Turbo S. If you would like to know Raz's story head back to episode 29 when we first had him on: https://youtu.be/BtDHMoI9qgoHelp Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammoores https://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy, SamShow Notes: 0:00 = Intro1:01 = How has lockdown been for you? 3:36 = 2020 Audi RS45:52 = Raz's new 992 Turbo S12:10 = The new SL14:32 = What's the difference between 991 & 99219:01 = What are the main differences between 992 Turbo S and 4S?22:25 = Where are my Porsches29:48 = New S Class43:45 = AMG GT Black Series51:37 = New BMW M356:05 = Hybrid Cars57:45 = The Honda E Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Hawley (@theonporsche) is the man behind some really quite amazing Porsche 964 builds. A car designer by trade he has now turned his skills into creating perfect panels and an overall design that just looks "right". We have a dig into what makes him tick and the cars he has created. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/doabOYQl8CMhttps://theondesign.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope You Enjoy,SamShow Notes:00:00 = Intro00:50 = It's all about the details06:41 = Why did you choose a 964 as a base and even a Porsche to begin with?12:47 = What have been some of the biggest struggles? 13:52 = How useful has 3d modelling been? 18:04 = In the event of a small accident what is it like to fix carbon fibre? 18:42 = Is this your perfect 911? 20:24 = What are the spec options on the car? What can you change? 23:40 = What is your response if someone has an extremely wacky project they want to make? 25:48 = What are some of your favourite design elements of the car? 30:46 = What cars are you into? 35:39 = What is a typical customer? 44:40 = OEM +52:31 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Stephenson (@frank.stephenson.official) is an automotive designer widely known for his design work at Mini, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and McLaren.He has designed:New Mini, New Fiat 500, BMW X5, Maserati MC12, Ferrari FXX, Ferrari F430, McLaren 12C up to 720s and P1 and the list goes on. A really interesting guy and a lover of all things design, we have a great chat about his journey before finishing off with some of his current projects outside of the automotive realm. Check out the video podcast: https://youtu.be/W6SL8WDSfmMMake sure to check out the film about Frank's life on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81184189Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy the Podcast.Thanks, Sam Show Notes: 01:36 = Intro + Backstory04:45 = What does a design director do?10:45 = Is it difficult to maintain that initial form and design direction throughout a15:31 = Are you an innately curious person?16:52 = Starting a new design language at McLaren18:49 = How do you create a design that will look good today but also in the future?23:56 = The McLaren P1 and how McLaren has shifted to performance led design28:40:00 = Manufacturers creating cars to fill niches without creating desirable products.35:18:00 = Do you think we'll see some radical changes in car design with driverless cars?38:06:00 = Autonomous flying vehicles and the future of mobility46:05:00 = 5 Questions56:59:00 = The Cybertruck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Porter (@sniff_petrol) is the man behind the satirical blog "Sniff Petrol", writer of many automotive books, Evo columnist, script writer for Top Gear / The Grand Tour and much more. Watch the video podcast here: https://youtu.be/EQRZ1wrjjz4Follow Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sniffpetrolThe Smith & Sniff Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/smith-and-sniff/id1507539214Sniff Petrol:https://sniffpetrol.com/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy the Podcast.Cheers, Sam Show Notes:00:00:00 = Intro and bio00:04:50 = Starting Sniff Petrol00:12:56 = How did you get into writing?00:31:30 = The best way to enjoy a car is from another car.00:34:50 = The 997.2 RS00:44:07 = Quiet start and Italian politicians00:46:13 = Getting a job on Top Gear00:57:03 = Writing TV scripts and why Clarkson is so good01:03:23 = Refining scripts and hours and hours of Top Gear footage01:10:15= Smith & Sniff01:16:16= Are you on set when they film an episode?01:19:30 = Have you had some particularly hairy moments on set?01:23:29 = The license plate saga01:28:30 = Was the move over time to appeal to a wider audience intentional?01:34:01 = Were you involved in The Grand Tour from the beginning?01:42:22 = The Medium Sized Book Of Boring Car Trivia and self publishing01:53:45 = 5 Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Larry Chen (@larry_chen_foto) is a commercial automotive / car culture photographer from LA who is also behind the Hoonigan Autofocus youtube channel. A sick photographer and a nice guy too, I really enjoyed this chat about photography and cars. Check out the Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/FoCdfo74lN0Larry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_chen_foto/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammooresphoto/Support The Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/sammooreshttps://www.sammoores.com/shop/buy-sam-a-pintHope you enjoy it too,Sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices