Out with the New, In with the Old!

Out with the New, In with the Old!

Author: Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) December 15, 2022 Duration: 1:00:20
2022 is packing up and moving out, and so are the “Youngtimers”! The boys jump in the driver’s seat of some of their favorites from the previous exhibition “Collecting Moving Forward” and prepare to usher in the new year with our latest showing “Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering”! Hear about some of their most memorable moments from the museum changeover, 2022 season, and what’s at the tippity-top of their Christmas lists. Perhaps Santa will be dropping off a GT3 RS... or two. We’ll j...

Ever wonder what really goes on inside a prestigious automotive institution? In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS pulls back the velvet rope for a candid, often humorous look at life within the Audrain, straight from three of its younger team members. Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell-collectively known as ABS-aren't just employees; they're genuine car enthusiasts who live and breathe this world. Their conversations capture the unique perspective of a new generation navigating the classic car scene. You'll hear unfiltered shop talk, stories from events, and deep dives into the machines they love, all while getting a sense of the community that makes places like the Audrain tick. This isn't a formal history lesson or a polished corporate show. Instead, the podcast feels like eavesdropping on a lively conversation between friends in the garage, where passion for automobiles meets the everyday reality of working with them. For anyone curious about the people behind the polished exhibits and what fuels the next wave of collectors and enthusiasts, this series offers a fresh and authentic seat at the table. Tune in for a blend of insider knowledge, personal anecdotes, and the sheer joy of talking cars.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 53

In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS
Podcast Episodes
Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:16
The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.
The Youngest Hot Rod Historian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:01
Brian Lenox is a member of Ty-Rods, the oldest continuously active hot rod club in the east. He serves as the club’s historian and is an expert in New England hot rod history. Along with his father, Brian has been tracki…
The Best Concours Yet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:09
Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about what they've been up to in the past month as well as prepare for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.
We Fixed the New Ferrari. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:35
Ben might have a broken rib, the new Ferrari is ugly (don't worry, we fixed it), Tesla still has a ton of issues, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie is even more magnificent in person. It's a wild card episode with a lot of g…