Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

102 episodes

#100 – Neil Clifford. Fashion & Exquisite automotive taste.
2026/08/12 | 41 mins.
For the CEO of Kurt Geiger, cars are a “third space” between work and family. From owning one of just 13 Bristol Fighters ever built to driving a BMW 5 Series Touring Alpina B5, which he calls the “Swiss Army knife of cars,” Neil Clifford combines a passion for fashion with an eye for exceptional automobiles.

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#98 – Carlo Borromeo. Understanding Restomods.
2026/07/29 | 34 mins.
He explains why cars from the 1980s invite reinterpretation, how restomods uncover the original vision behind their design, and why their nostalgia resonates so strongly in today's pop culture. His studio, BorromeodeSilva, is renowned for its high-end restomods.

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👉 Design studio BorromeodeSilva on Instagram @borromeodesilva
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JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

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#97 – Dirk de Groen. BMW 507 Coppa d’Oro winner.
2026/07/15 | 32 mins.
From his first saved-up BMW 1600, through exotic rallies, to becoming a renowned classic BMW collector. Dirk de Groen won the Coppa d’Oro with his BMW 507 at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and is president of the Classic Car Club of America.

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👉 Dirk de Groen on Instagram @dirksgarag
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

Become a guest on the Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de
#96 David Smothers – New Class in Bristol Grey.
2026/07/01 | 33 mins.
Whether it’s his BMW 2000 CS, his BMW 1800 Ti or his Son of Cobra BMW 2002 Tii, David Smothers refreshes his New Class models by integrating modern technology. He also fuels his SoCal Vintage BMW community with pies from his own Julian Pie Company.

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David Smothers’ pies on Instagram @julianpiecompany
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

Become a guest on the Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de
# 95 – Replay: Simon Kidston. Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
2026/06/17 | 54 mins.
In 2026, Simon Kidston presented the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for the 25th time! We congratulate him and replay his Classic Heart episode from 2024 – with exciting insights and unforgettable stories about extraordinary automobiles.
👉 Watch this Classic Heart episode on YouTube – filmed atthe Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.

Discover more and follow us:👉 Enjoy impressions from the Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este 2024 - A Weekend When the Cars Are the Stars.
Simon Kidston on Instagram @simonkidston
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver

Become a guest on the Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de

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About Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

In the BMW Group Classic Podcast, moderator J.P. Rathgen talks with illustrious guests about the fascinating world of classic vehicles and the lifestyle that goes with it. Each guest reflects on a topic of their choice. The podcast focuses on favourite vehicles and collections, and features background on the most exciting classic events, insights into dream jobs in this highly desirable sector, amazing stories, genuine legends, and the passion that unites us all. It’s inspiring, informative and always entertaining.

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