Sean Smith Designs

Sean Smith Designs

Author: ROADSTERSHOP March 9, 2026 Duration: 2:26:11

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Sean Smith of Sean Smith Designs for a conversation that dives into the world of automotive design, custom cars, and the path from OEM design to the custom car industry.Sean shares how he got started working with major manufacturers including Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai, designing everything from motorcycles and concept vehicles to production projects, before carving out his own path in the custom car world. The conversation moves into how design thinking translates from OEM programs to custom builds, how the industry has evolved, and why collaboration between designers and builders could push the craft even further.Along the way the guys get into:Sean’s early career in automotive and motorcycle designThe differences between OEM design and custom car buildingCollaboration between designers in the industryCreativity, competition, and why the custom car world is evolvingAnd the usual Oil & Whiskey tangents and storiesIf you’re into car design or the creative side of automotive culture, this is a great episode to check out.Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. Good time, bad advice, great shirts.


There’s a certain alchemy that happens when raw mechanical passion meets the kind of relaxed, behind-the-scenes conversation usually reserved for a garage late at night. That’s the atmosphere you’ll find on Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop. Hosted by Jeremy Gerber, Phil Gerber, and Josh Henning, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the world of high-end custom muscle cars and chassis building straight from the experts who do it every day. You’re not just getting a polished show; you’re getting a seat at the bench in their shop. Episodes dive into the nitty-gritty details of current builds, break down emerging technology and techniques, and swap stories from the road and major events. It’s a mix of practical tips, industry news, and the unfiltered insights that come from a team with decades of collective experience. Whether you’re deep into a project of your own or just appreciate the craft, this podcast connects the dots between hard work and the camaraderie that fuels it. Tune in for genuine shop talk that feels like hanging out with the crew.
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