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My Dad's Car : Nostalgic cars of our childhood

Andy Gregory and Jon Recknell
Volkswagen
Goodwood Members Meeting
Automotive Nostalgia
Ford Escort
Fiat 500
Male Breast Cancer
Automotive Education
Car Books
NEC Classic Car Show
Nissan Bluebird
Family History
Automotive
Porsche
MG Cars
Goodwood Revival
Brooklands
Charity Shops
Child Development
Ford Escort Van
Mary

Join Andy and Jon, two friends who have discussions with invited guests about their personal relationships with automotive nostalgia and family history. Each episode kicks off with us asking our guest “what’s your earliest car memory?”From there it’s a journey back through time towards the modern day, but generally focusing on vehicles we remember from childhood.We ask about siblings, neighbours, ... more

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We're joined by Tom Gray, who may be better known to you as 'That Guy Gray' an automotive content creator. He's sat in his Range Rover L322 for this interview. 

Tom's earliest car memory starts off with him around age 12, and a Sun... more

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Paul Harding steps into the co-host chair once more for this great episode with Emily Wilson.

We found Emily on Instagram Emily Wilson’s Cars (@emwilsons_cars) • Instagram photos and videos where her channel has rocketed to now ove... more

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We're joined by Paul Lucas, a serial kit car builder and man behind the YouTube channel Kit Cars With Paul 79. 

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Our conversation starts with us diving into the channel, what made him start doing kit ... more

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We're joined by Ben Marshall from the YouTube channel Dad Cars to discuss why and how he got involved in the automotive world. 

It all starts with a Mitsubishi Space Wagon, a rare car, with 7 seats, back in the day but a car Ben wo... more

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Paul Lucas
Kit Cars builder, Instagram and YouTube content creator
Episode: Paul Lucas - Kit Cars With Paul: My Dad's MGB V8, Triumph Stag, Mk2 Jag, E-Type, V12 XJS, XJ6 and watching the MPGs S8E8
Ben Marshall
Creator of Dad Cars YouTube channel; talks about his dad car content with his kids
Dad Cars
Episode: Ben Marshall - Dad Cars: A Mitsubishi Space Wagon, a Fiat Punto, Jag XJ6, Lotus Elise and my older brother's Gran Turismo car! S8E7
Mike Fernie
YouTuber focusing on engines and automotive history
Mike Fernie YouTube channel
Episode: Mike Fernie - The Engine Guy: My Dad's MG C, Lanchester LD14, Rover 600, Mondeo and Aston Martins at the school gates. S8E6
Josh Davies
Son of a former colleague; VW enthusiast and storyteller
Independent, guest on podcast
Episode: Josh Davies: My Dad worked with Andy, we moved to the USA because of VWs. Herbie, Vanagon Syncro S8E5
Grant Williams
Racing driver focused on Mk1/Mk2 Jaguars and Goodwood Revival entries
Independent racer / Jaguar enthusiast
Episode: Grant Williams: Racing Jaguars is what my family does. Mk1 Jaguar Racecar BUY 1, Goodwood Revival S8E4
James Blaze
Car collector and son of a former mechanical engineer who built and maintained a large car collection
Self / Family collection
Episode: James Blaze: My Dad had 2CVs, Skodas and then collected Porsches. 924, 968, Carrera GT. S8E3
Charlotte Vowden
Automotive journalist, writer, content creator
BBC, automotive journalism
Episode: Charlotte Vowden: My Grandad's Ford Escort saved me from school bullies, and inheriting my Grandfather's MGA roadster. S8E2
Steve Clyde
Representative of Gion UK, cleaning/ detailing products
Gion UK
Episode: Steve Clyde - Gyeon UK: My Dad could pedal. Peugeot 504, Vauxhall Carlton, Chevette Estate, my Brother’s Capri S8E1
Paul Harding
Chief Interrogator (as titled by the hosts) and guest
My Dad's Car podcast
Episode: Episode 100: It's your host - Andy Gregory! Cavaliers, Toyota 1000, Maestro and Montego, Caravans, BX, Honda Accord, E-Type + Dad's Trimming workshop S7E9

Hosts

Andy Gregory
Host and co-creator, known for facilitating engaging conversations about automotive nostalgia and personal stories.
Jon Recknell
Co-host who shares his passion for cars and personal stories, engaging guests in conversations about their automotive memories.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Brings back so many great memories of old family motors, down to the one carsick sibling !! I especially loved Joe Howman's episode. My mum passed her test before my dad so we had dull ones...Austin 1100, 2 Vauxhall Vivas and a Ford Consul that was massive and had no power steering !! My first car was a Triumph Dolomite 😆😆

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    5
    Lynda
    3 months ago
  • Parking nightmares

    Here in the USA the AP’s are a nightmare it sounds like the UK is following suit, a jovial lighthearted view of automotive information on parking.. well done chaps

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knick nom
    United Statesa year ago
  • Car guys talking more than just cars

    This podcast runs the gamut from talking about cars to talking about life and everything in between. Listen to it, you won’t regret it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ernesto Gonzaga
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Memories come flooding back!

    Great podcast, been a subscriber since the early days. We all like to look back on our childhood and for many a big part of that was the cars and car journeys of our family. Andy and Jon’s secret is getting the interesting stories and memories from the different generations over the years, some from well known petrolheads but equally some from everyday life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beach Buggy Bloke
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Nostalgia Flashback!

    If you grew up in the 60s, 70s or 80s, this podcast will zoom you back there faster than you can say “Morris Marina”. Cars and car-related stuff you’d forgotten about get talked about and topics kicked about which makes for a really enjoyable listen. Just goes to show what an impact those first car memories have on us all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M@tt_S
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the nostalgic journey of automotive memories and personal stories shared by guests.
The content sparks a warm and engaging connection with listeners, often reminding them of their own car-related experiences and childhood memories.
Audience feedback often highlights the emotional nostalgia invoked by each episode, making it relatable and enriching.
The hosts are praised for their authentic and approachable styles, making conversations enjoyable for a wide audience.

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Gracie Haddon - StarterMotor Charity: My Dad took us around Europe to meet car owners for a book he was writing. Triumph Herald, Austin Healey Sprite, Porsche 912 S7 E8
Q: What sparked Gracie's love for cars and how did her family influence this?
Her childhood trips with her father, who authored books on caravans and classic vehicles, and the experience of visiting owners and hearing stories, deeply influenced her passion and career direction.
Episode 100: It's your host - Andy Gregory! Cavaliers, Toyota 1000, Maestro and Montego, Caravans, BX, Honda Accord, E-Type + Dad's Trimming workshop S7E9
Q: What's your earliest car memory?
Paul recalls his earliest memory as a white Vauxhall Cavalier Mark II with a DMX plate, which he misread as BMX, conveying a playful childhood impulse around cars.
Mike Fernie - The Engine Guy: My Dad's MG C, Lanchester LD14, Rover 600, Mondeo and Aston Martins at the school gates. S8E6
Q: What's your earliest car memory?
Opening the garage door as a toddler in Edinburgh and seeing a 1969 MGC and a Lanchester LD14, which planted the seeds for his lifelong love of classic cars.
Ben Marshall - Dad Cars: A Mitsubishi Space Wagon, a Fiat Punto, Jag XJ6, Lotus Elise and my older brother's Gran Turismo car! S8E7
Q: What sparked your obsession with cars in the first place?
Gran Turismo and my older brother's car choices, especially moving from a PlayStation game to real cars like the MR2 and Supra, fused with everyday family life, created a vivid dream of what cars could be and why I wanted to keep exploring them.
Greg and Adam from Viking Covers: Beige Mk2 Escorts, Peugeot 205, Audi RS4, Jag E-Type, we chat to our sponsors about their earliest car memories. S7E10
Q: What role do car shows and events play in your life?
Both guests highlight how car shows and events became a major part of their social and personal growth, with early memories at NEC, Goodwood, and other regional shows shaping their passions.

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Conversations focus on nostalgic automotive memories, as guests share stories about their earliest car experiences. Episodes explore the emotional ties people have to cars from their childhoods, including not only personal vehicles but those belonging to family, friends, and neighbors that left a lasting impression. The format encourages recollection of various associated themes such as music, smells, and experiences related to these vehicles. Unique in its approach, this podcast weaves personal storytelling with broader societal connections to the automotive world, making it relatable and engaging for listeners enduring a shared history with cars.

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7. Charlotte Vowden
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