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Horsepower Heritage

Maurice Merrick
Classic Cars
Ferrari
Porsche
Italian Cars
Automotive Restoration
Alfa Romeo
Vintage Racing
Hot Rods
1955 Le Mans
NASA
Manual Driving Academy
Bring a Trailer
Macchinissima
Southern California
Stick Shift Driving
Los Angeles
SEMA
Car Culture
Market Trends
Baja California

Host Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes194Founded6 years ago
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Recent Guests

Jay Ward
Pixar Studios veteran, responsible for automotive authenticity in Cars
Pixar Studios
Episode: Car Stories with Jay Ward
Horatio Fitz-Simon
Racing driver active in GT World Challenge Endurance Series
Team RJN, McLaren 720S
Episode: Horatio Fitz-Simon
Bryant Kreaden
The Car Shrink, car dealer specializing in Italian exotics
Episode: The Car Shrink: a Conversation with Bryant Kreaden
Lukas Czinger
Founder and CEO of Czinger Vehicles
Czinger Vehicles
Episode: American Made with Lukas Czinger, Sara Price and John Hennessey (Recorded Live at The Quail)
Sara Price
Defender Dakar racer
Defender Dakar
Episode: American Made with Lukas Czinger, Sara Price and John Hennessey (Recorded Live at The Quail)
John Hennessey
Founder and CEO of Hennessey
Hennessey
Episode: American Made with Lukas Czinger, Sara Price and John Hennessey (Recorded Live at The Quail)
Maurice Khawam
Author of Ferrari 330 GTC, Elegance and Pedigree
Author and publisher, macgroupbooks.com
Episode: Ferrari 330GTC: The Story of a Thoroughbred, with Maurice Khawam (Encore)
Christopher Runge
Founder of Runge Cars
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Episode: Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars
Douglas Brunt
Author of The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel
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Episode: A Tale of Oil, War, and Revolution: The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel (with Douglas Brunt)

Host

Maurice Merrick
Host of the show, conducts the interview

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Very informative

    Consistently a good podcast with great content, presenters and host! I learn from each podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    60GH
    United States6 months ago
  • Well done!

    This is an incredibly done Podcast, produced well, with so much data and experience behind the content. A relaxing, and well versed ride into vintage automobiles! Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @drussnetwork
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love the podcast I recommended every chance I get!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dormobile67
    United States2 years ago
  • Top notch car talk

    No fluff, no gimmicks, just great guests and topics.

    I always look forward to this show because I never know what’s coming and I learn so much from every episode. The YouTube videos are great too. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MmmHmmBacon
    United States2 years ago
  • Best auto based podcast, period!

    Maurice does a wonderful job, regardless of the guest or subject. He does his homework and never runs out of questions.

    Excellent production value with none of the annoying repetitious phrases or words, or very irritating unleveled sound volumes.

    A job well done………if you are into cars, this one is a MUST!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry's Son
    United States2 years ago

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Shows are informative for car historians and enthusiasts alike.
Listeners praise deep research and engaging storytelling.
Guests and topics are consistently high quality with strong production value.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#165
United States/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#152
United Kingdom/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#16
Italy/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#152
Australia/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#232
Italy/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#6
Norway/Leisure/Automotive

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Horatio Fitz-Simon
Q: Horatio, can you be at 10 tenths in the wet?
Yes, you absolutely can push to the limit in the wet; it requires a calm mind, careful braking, and the ability to find and respect the limit while staying in control to avoid big mistakes.
Jason Engel of Trick Rides
Q: Jason, what's something that you haven't built yet that you would love to build someday?
Two ideas are a carbon widebody 82-90 Camaro and a Foxbody, both in carbon and with the Trick Rides design language, leveraging Roadster Shop chassis for modern performance and aesthetics.
Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars
Q: What was the process like working with Gary Oldman on the Helios?
A long, detailed design-and-update process with back-and-forth progress photos, culminating in a highly refined, chauffeur-friendly coupe that balanced aesthetics, performance, and practical features like air conditioning.
Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars
Q: How did you approach the first customer commission and the decision to Go for it?
It was a cautious, incremental process driven by a mix of passion and practical planning; we framed a budget, confirmed materials costs, and used a cushion to cover mortgage while taking the leap to build for a client in 2013.
Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars
Q: So did you, were you able to patent the technology and all of that?
No, we didn't pursue patents; we went to market first and relied on strong customer relationships and government contracts, which funded the venture and allowed continued growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horsepower Heritage

What is Horsepower Heritage about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers in-depth conversations about automotive history, design, and culture, anchored by a knowledgeable host who brings meticulous research and a storytelling sensibility to each guest. Recent episodes profile legendary cars, iconic brands, and craft-focused builders, blending technical detail with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, archival context, and authorial insights. Noteworthy are long-form interviews with historians, designers, racers, and restorers, plus live episode formats that pair deep dives with audience-friendly storytelling. This combination makes it appealing to listeners who crave rigorous automotive history wrapped in engaging narratives and personal narratives from the people who shaped the industry.

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Recent guests on Horsepower Heritage include:

1. Jay Ward
2. Horatio Fitz-Simon
3. Bryant Kreaden
4. Lukas Czinger
5. Sara Price
6. John Hennessey
7. Maurice Khawam
8. Christopher Runge

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