The Youngest Hot Rod Historian

The Youngest Hot Rod Historian

Author: Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) November 15, 2024 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 tracking down and acquiring cars that have a significant historical value to New England’s past — their mission being to save and preserve them for generations to come. Brian also writes for multiple automotive publications and resides in central Massachusetts.

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
F1 Stars Take On The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sam Gets a Škoda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:12
Sean tells tales of his adventures across the pond at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the Audrain Automobile Museum ran the legendary 1988 McLaren MP4/4 up the hill, Antonio poses hypothetical questions, and Sam sh…
David Swift — Jay Leno's Left-Hand and Producer Extraordinaire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:40
The ABS boys stop into quite possibly the most famous garage in the world to visit our friend David Swift. He's the man behind the cam of Jay Leno's Garage, Co-Producer of Audrain Mansions & Motorcars, a new dad, a fresh…
Sitting Down with The Smoking Tire  — Matt Farah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:27
ABS visits The Smoking Tire, Matt Farah! He lends @TheSmokingTirePodcast studio to the boys, so they can talk first cars, dream cars, accidents, and algorithms.
A Word with the Urban Outlaw — Magnus Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
The ABS crew visits the garage of famed fashion designer, car collector, and Porsche customizer Magnus Walker. They chat about the automotive community, his outlaw lifestyle, and of course... the "P" word.
Veteran Car Tour Recap with Evan Ide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
The ABS boys sit down with Bonhams Motoring Senior Specialist and owner of HVS Evan Ide where they talk about what makes veteran cars so special.
ABS Reimagined by Singer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:53
The ABS boys visit the Singer workshop in Los Angeles. After they pick their jaws up off the floor, they are joined by Singer Vehicle Design Interior Production Manager Tim Kortebein!
Goodwood, Hollywood, and the Season Ahead! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:43
The boys reminisce about the past month at the Audrain. They have been around the world, from Hollywood to Goodwood!