VintagEuro Bryan Joslin

After an unexpectedly long hiatus, Bryan and Myles return to the podcast. As they explain, they had good reason for taking a break, even though they never expected it be five months.
The guys catch up on Myles' road trip back to L.A. as well as new professional ventures.

On this episode, Bryan and Myles dig into the German tuning houses that made the '80s so interesting. They break down the playing field into the good, the weird and the truly ugly, talking about the cocaine-fueled fever dreams reinterpreted in the form of BMWs, Mercedes, Porsches, Audis and occasionally even Volkswagens of the day.
Tuners in the spotlight include AMG, Hartge, AC Schhnitzer, Brabus, Alpina, Boschert, Gemballa, Ruf, Sbarro, Treser and others. It's an honest look backwards at an era when too much was never enough.

Tim McNair of GP Concours Restoration returns to the show to talk with Myles and Bryan about the hottest of VintagEuro hot hatches, the Lancia Delta Integrale. He shares his personal experience as the new owner of a 1992 HF Integrale 16V, as well as his knowledge of all the other variants for the prospective newcomer.
In typical fashion, the conversation with Tim takes a few side roads, veering onto topics like the miracle of detailing with dry ice and why supercars are overrated. You don't want to miss this lively discussion.

The plan was simple: Bryan and Myles would take turns asking each other questions related to their love of classic European motoring. The goal was ten questions each, but the guys got deep into their answers and ran longer than anticipated, causing what Myles would describe as a scheduling conflict with his much anticipated Sixers/Lakers appointment. We think they hit 16 in total, but we lost count.
The questions were as varied as the answers were fascinating. If you've ever wondered how similar these two are, this episode is an eye opener. Can the guy who prefers loafers to sneakers also prefer to check out an Innocenti over a 300 SL? Listen and find out.

Bryan and Myles each take one for the team, helping out friends in need. Bryan spends part of his Sunday helping out past guest Jamie Orr of Orchid Euro (episode 14) with a Volkswagen engine transplant. Myles goes high-rent and gives up a bit of his Tuesday morning to help another past guest Tim McNair of GP Concours (Episode 4) with some engine-out detailing of a Ferrari 365 GT4BB.

Is a European car built in America really a European car? That depends. Myles and Bryan discuss the early European transplants, including Pennsylvania-built BMWs, Wisconsin-built Renaults and South Carolina-built BMWs. Plus Rolls-Royces and Fiats once upon a time.
The guys also delve into the short-lived trend of European brands created specifically for the American market (Merkur, Yugo, Sterling) plus a diversion into American compacts with European roots. We’re looking at you, Chevette, Escort and Horizon.
But before they dig into cars, the talk focuses on a weekend of food that included steak frites, French cassoulet and Philly cheesesteaks. You may regret listening to this episode on an empty stomach. Bon apetit.