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Fabrizio Giugiaro designed the BMW Nazca M12 concept supercar as a successor to the legendary BMW M1, created by his father, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Together, father and son have shaped automotive design across generations, from the DeLorean to the electric Vision 2030 concept. This episode is a replay from 2024.   Discover more and follow us: BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver Become a guest to Classic Heart podcast: You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]

He loves pushing classic BMW cars to the limit. His YouTube followers give him their cars to show them what they can really do on the Nürburgring. A spontaneous ride with Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica went viral, boosting his YouTube career and eventually allowing him to buy his dream BMW E34 M5. The episode is a replay from 2025. Discover more and follow us:👉Misha Charoudin on YouTube ⁠‪@mgcharoudin⁠ BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver Become a guest to Classic Heart podcast: You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]

Jochen Neerpasch played a key role in shaping BMW Motorsport in the 1970s. From driver fitness training and high-performance BMW models to the BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”, the Procar series and the BMW Art Cars, his unconventional ideas helped establish BMW as a major force in international motorsport. 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube: Featuring historical footage from the BMW archives. Discover more and follow us: BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver Become a guest to Classic Heart podcast: You have an excitingstory about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]

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.   Discover more and follow us: 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 [email protected]

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.   Discover more and follow us: 👉 Design studio BorromeodeSilva on Instagram @borromeodesilva 👉 TuttoBene event 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 [email protected]

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.   Discover more and follow us: 👉 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 [email protected]

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. Discover more and follow us: 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

While driving his BMW Bauer, he was discovered as a fashion model, which enabled him to pursue his eccentric lifestyle – from his London Motor Museum, featuring Mr. Bean’s Mini and the Rolls-Royce “Bootch”, to his Supercar Rooms Miami, where guests can dine with their cars, and finally to his next goal: to make it legally possible to even marry your own car. Discover more and follow us: 👉 Xxxx Elo on Instagram @xxxxelo 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 [email protected]

Steve bought his first BMW 320i somewhat unexpectedly, competed in autocross with his BMW Z3, discovered the Neue Klasse, and went on to found “2002FAQ.” Today, his garage is home to a BMW 1800, BMW 1600, BMW 2000 TiiTouring, and a BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon.   Discover more and follow us:👉 Steve Kupper’s BMW 2002 FAQ 👉 Join the BMW 2002 Fest in September 2026 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 [email protected]

In her first car - a MINI One - she discovered more than just freedom; she found her passion for the entire car scene. Today, she’s a content creator at classic car events and tells us what makes this world so exciting. Discover more and follow us:👉Film on classic Mini collector Kazuo Maruyama 👉Araminta Reed on TicToc @aramintareed 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 [email protected]

Featuring highlights like Niki Lauda’s BMW M1 Procar, the BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”, the BMW 507, rare one-offs and legendary icons across all eras: Directors Tobias Reichle and Florian Urbitsch curate thrilling exhibitions at the Nationale Automuseum near Frankfurt.    Discover more and follow us: Nationales AutomuseumBMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic 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 [email protected]

He lives for music and engine sounds: from childhood Formula 1 memories and track days on his BMW S1000RR, to long night drives after concerts. He also shares his exciting projects – like the BMW E9 3.0 CSI, BMW E46 M3 (manual swap), and an BMW E46 M3 CSL (planned V10 swap) - on his YouTube channel “Wincents Garage.” 👉 Watch this Classic Heart episode on YouTube – as a video with lots of additional footage.🎁 Bonus: Wincent Weiss created a playlist for your pure driving pleasure!   Discover more and follow us: Wincents Garage on YouTube 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 your classic BMW to tell? Send us an email [email protected]

From childhood rides in his father’s BMW 2002 and dreaming of the M1, to collaborating with BMW as an artist — his connection to the brand runs deep. In his 2000 BMW M5, he always feels like Clive Owen and enjoys heading out to California’s Cars & Coffee scene. Discover more and follow us:Spencer Mar Guilburt on Instagram @this_means 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 [email protected]

For him, BMW means friendship: Bogdan bought an E30 to match his best friend's, while he was in hospital, gave his girlfriend an E36, and celebrates the BMW community across Romania. He restores his cars himself: a BMW E30, two BMW E46 and a BMW E34.   Discover more and follow us: 👉 E30 meeting in Romania on Instagram @e30arad 👉 Bogdan Curea on Instagram @uww.bog 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 [email protected]