AutoRetro Podcast: Season 2 | Episode 2 - Nathan Gardiner

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 2 | Episode 2 - Nathan Gardiner

Nathan Gardiner is a lifelong automotive enthusiast who has a love for cars of all shapes, sizes and marque.

Nathan is known to Ed and our producer Michael from Nathan's extensive career of selling vehicles for multiple brands in Melbourne. Nowadays, Nathan's car love is expressed through his Instagram page @gtnathan - where Nathan meticulously photographs cars in their suburban habitats of Melbourne's north.

His car journey and stories that go with it make for a very interesting listen - we hope you enjoy!

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This episode has also been recorded on video and can be watched on our YouTube channel! We have photos of Nathan's cars to show you on the video, so why not go and check it out?

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #nathangardiner #gtnathan #melbournesnorth #lifelongpassion

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 2 | Episode 1 - Rohan Cornelius

Starting off our second season of AutoRetro podcast is the long-time friend of Ed and David - Rohan Cornelius. 

Rohan has spent his whole life around cars, from his early days of tinkering in the shed with his dad, to racing in Formula Vee, to being a master technician with Alfa Romeo and Honda, right through to his bespoke work with The Derby Works and beyond!

Rohan's car history has been incredibly interesting, and we really enjoyed learning more about his automotive ownership journey to-date.

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This episode has also been recorded on video and can be watched on our YouTube channel! We have photos of Rohan's cars to show you on the video, so why not go and check it out?

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #rohancornelius #formulavee #morris #holdentorana #alfaromeo #derbyworks #mastertechnician

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 8 - David Day

For our final episode for Season 1, we welcome our long-time friend David Day on to the AutoRetro Podcast.

After a long career in commercial aviation, our now retired guest David Day enjoys nothing more than tinkering with his vast collection of cars.

He doesn't shy away from a rare import and if there was a collective noun for rotary engines we would insert it here!

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This episode has also been recorded on video and can be watched on our YouTube channel! We have plenty of photos of David's cars to share - so check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGYNWiGBnug

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #davidday #pilot #carfanatic #jdm #mazdacosmo #hondacity #hondaz #ferrari #fdrx7

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 7 - John Orlando Birt

After studying fine arts John's eye for design led him to a career with Chrysler and then more notably Ford during the 70's and 80's. 

Elements of everyday and now iconic models were penned by John. Remember the Carla Zampatti Laser, the early Telstar, the Capri? John was there when it happened! 

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This episode has also been filmed and includes over 60 images and references to vehicles and designs - it's much better watched than listened to! Check out the AutoRetro Podcast YouTube Channel here --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4eXgRPbPJYrr0C1VHaBhRA

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #johnbirt #johnorlandobirt #cardesign #ford #chrysler #automotivedesign #artist #cadillac #dollyparton #painter

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 6 - Olly Bridge

Trained as a sports and exercise scientist, Olly has worked with athletes such as Jenson Button and Mark Webber. His love of cars was cemented young via the family Triumph TR3 and ever since the automotive hits just keep on coming. 

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This episode has also been filmed and will be displayed on the AutoRetro Podcast YouTube Channel here --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4eXgRPbPJYrr0C1VHaBhRA

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #ollybridge #buildabridge #triumph #british #porsche #porsche356 #landrover #jeepwrangler

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 5 - Damon Earwaker

Currently the Sales Manager of Zagame Alfa Romeo and Fiat, Damon started his automotive life in New Zealand way back in the 90's. 

His knowledge and passion for all things Fiat knows no boundaries. 

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Listen in for an amazing tale of shipping his Fiat overseas in a box and how his technical ability enabled the only fully electric current Fiat 500 to be gracing our roads. 

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This episode has also been filmed and will be displayed on the AutoRetro Podcast YouTube Channel here --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4eXgRPbPJYrr0C1VHaBhRA

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #damonearwaker #fiat500 #alfaromeo #kiwi #aussie #europe #electricfiat500 #lockdownprojects #zagame

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 4 - Matthew Janineh

A seasoned Podcast veteran himself, Matthew Janineh - aka Matty J - enthralls us with some home grown Aussie goodness. 

There ain't much Matty doesn’t know about a Ford Laser… 

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Our fourth guest on the AutoRetro Podcast is Matty J, known for his podcast "Car Torque with Matty J" which at the time of posting has just clocked over 400 episodes. Matty is a long-term friend of David and Ed, and has been a car enthusiast his whole life. 

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This episode was also filmed and can be watched on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/HJu54jdJSE4

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #ford #laser #f6typhoon #fairlane #mr2 #wedge #cartorquewithmattyj #w124mercedes #subaruforester

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 3 - Melissa Ong

From the back back of an ’84 Mitsubishi Nimbus, Mel takes along the winding road to finally attaining her dream car. 

P.S. How many Hot Wheels Cars do you have?? 
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Our third guest on the AutoRetro Podcast is Melissa Ong, known across many car-related and car-industry circles. She is across multiple online forums and Facebook Groups, looks after Victoria's Custom Plates and reguarly features across automotive publications.

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This episode was also filmed and can be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7KzBytRgA4M

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #mitsubishi #nimbus #customplates #honda #civic #s2000 #s2k #proceedgt #mattel #hotwheels

AutoRetro Podcast: Season 1 | Episode 2 - Benny Musu

Benny shares his encyclopedic knowledge of all things automotive, including the surprising places outside of Italy that Alfasuds were assembled. 

He then goes onto tell us of his flirtations with a couple of Bavarian models….  

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Our second guest on the AutoRetro Podcast is Benny Musu, known by many as the man behind The Motorists and his devotion for his day job at Porsche Centre Melbourne.

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This episode was also filmed and can be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tPc3K_H8DNs

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #bennymusu #porsche #porscheclassic #themotorists #alfaromeo

Did you have a Highway Patrol Officer as a driving instructor? Blake Jones did! 

Listen in to hear more on that, and the juicy souvenir he brought back from his time in Japan… 

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Our first guest on the AutoRetro Podcast is Blake Jones, known through circles as a contributor for Speedhunters and his day job at Bosch Motorsport Australia.

Blake's work with Speedhunters can be checked out here: http://www.speedhunters.com/author/blake-jones/

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This episode was also filmed and can be watched on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8CKc_j3d6h0

#autoretro #podcast #automotive #cars #carstories #blakejones #speedhunters #bosch #motorsport #projectnsx #automotivephotographer