After a brief introduction, Robert takes a moment to marvel at the sheer number of Volkswagens that were produced (1:14) before Russell dives into the unexpected history of the 'people's car'...specifically the Beetle (3:02). Then Robert asks Russell to drill into the history of Volkwagen after the British involvement following WW2 with a man named Heinz Nordhoff (7:19) and VW's efforts to go international and the difficulties in sharing the Beetle's new style with other cultures (8:50). Then Russell examines the complex shared history of Porsche and Volkswagen and how the companies have continued their relationship to the present day (10:49). Before taking a short break, Robert asks Russell for his advice on the most collectible Volkswagens (13:07).

Robert takes a brief detour to discuss the more obscure makes and models created by Volkswagen--like the Karmann Ghia (15:57) before steering the conversation back to the Volkswagen's arrival in America (18:41) and the creation and impact of the VW Bus (22:52). To conclude, the two men speculate on the future of the Beetle and Bus designs in Volkwagen's legacy (27:36).

Get Russell's book: https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetles-Buses-Smaller-Smarter/dp/0760367663

(Due to some technical difficulties in connecting across continents, there are some audio glitches at certain points in the recording that could not be removed.)

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Brian Howard and Automobile Conservation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i=1000497743682

Diane Parker and the Historic Vehicle Association https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-diane-parker-and-the-historic-vehicle-association/id1485928924?i=1000498776283

Freeman Thomas: Part 1
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-freeman-thomas-part-1/id1485928924?i=1000482838944 

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After a brief introduction, Robert takes a moment to marvel at the sheer number of Volkswagens that were produced (1:14) before Russell dives into the unexpected history of the 'people's car'...specifically the Beetle (3:02). Then Robert asks Russell to drill into the history of Volkwagen after the British involvement following WW2 with a man named Heinz Nordhoff (7:19) and VW's efforts to go international and the difficulties in sharing the Beetle's new style with other cultures (8:50). Then Russell examines the complex shared history of Porsche and Volkswagen and how the companies have continued their relationship to the present day (10:49). Before taking a short break, Robert asks Russell for his advice on the most collectible Volkswagens (13:07).
Robert takes a brief detour to discuss the more obscure makes and models created by Volkswagen--like the Karmann Ghia (15:57) before steering the conversation back to the Volkswagen's arrival in America (18:41) and the creation and impact of the VW Bus (22:52). To conclude, the two men speculate on the future of the Beetle and Bus designs in Volkwagen's legacy (27:36).
Get Russell's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetles-Buses-Smaller-Smarter/dp/0760367663" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetles-Buses-Smaller-Smarter/dp/0760367663&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1606160113236000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFr1JnBNOAA-d-TfGD0QD_IqzuPPA">https://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Beetles-Buses-Smaller-Smarter/dp/0760367663</a>
(Due to some&nbsp;technical&nbsp;difficulties in connecting across continents, there are some audio glitches at certain points in the recording that could not be removed.)
LISTEN TO RELATED EPISODES:
Brian Howard and Automobile Conservation <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i=1000497743682" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i%3D1000497743682&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1606160113236000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEPbKyu9pXLaU4TZ6GcjW7RXDt9lg">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-brian-howard-and-automobile-conservation/id1485928924?i=1000497743682</a>
Diane Parker and the Historic Vehicle Association <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-diane-parker-and-the-historic-vehicle-association/id1485928924?i=1000498776283" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-diane-parker-and-the-historic-vehicle-association/id1485928924?i%3D1000498776283&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1606160113236000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFps7-QluxwMyRralZpJoiwixIA-A">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/39-diane-parker-and-the-historic-vehicle-association/id1485928924?i=1000498776283</a> Freeman Thomas: Part 1 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-freeman-thomas-part-1/id1485928924?i=1000482838944" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-freeman-thomas-part-1/id1485928924?i%3D1000482838944&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1606160113236000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHp0ng8TKi7KGx68452lZ4OZB0Tlg">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-freeman-thomas-part-1/id1485928924?i=1000482838944</a>&nbsp;
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On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.

Cars That Matter

Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people’s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today’s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes—with remorse—parted with them. From CurtCo Media. ​ On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.

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Producer: Chris Porter

Host: Robert Ross

Co-Host: Bill Curtis

Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian

Theme Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick

Cars that Matter is all about cars that have captured people&rsquo;s hearts. They are the special cars, and they come from every decade since the dawn of the Automotive Age. They might be from the Brass Era or today&rsquo;s Battery Era. They have names like 911 or SL, Corvette or Countach, or simply M. All have fueled passion in the people who created them, owned them, raced them, or sometimes&mdash;with remorse&mdash;parted with them. From CurtCo Media. ​ On Cars That Matter, we talk with designers, engineers, race-car drivers, market experts, historians, restorers and collectors about the brightest luminaries in the automotive universe. What connects our guests and our audience? Like ourselves, each has a love affair with the automobile. Or maybe many. For all of us, these cars are not merely brands, like toothpaste or a pair of tennis shoes. Each one bears a marque, with a crest or ornament atop its hood. And every one of them has a fascinating story to tell.
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Producer: Chris Porter
Host: Robert Ross
Co-Host: Bill Curtis
Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian
Theme Music By: Celleste &amp; Eric Dick

Prolific automotive author, Russell Hayes, discusses his newest book "Volkswagen Beetles and Busses: Smaller and Smarter". The discuss the origin of the cars, the impact the vehicles had on society, and how Volkswagen may be positioning them for the future.