Horsepower Heritage

Maurice Merrick
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Horsepower Heritage

Welcome, Petrolheads! Host Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines. 

  1. Brandon Hegedus, Master Craftsman

    OCT 23

    Brandon Hegedus, Master Craftsman

    In a suburban garage in Alberta, Canada, Brandon Hegedus builds eye-popping replicas of some of the world's rarest and most desirable performance cars. We're talking cars that virtually no one can own because they are either so rare or valuable that the only option is to recreate them.It all started as a personal challenge to replicate a 1961 Ferrari Tipo 156 "Sharknose" Formula 1 car (the originals no longer exist). Using modern materials like carbon fiber, Brandon recreated the iconic Shark...

    1h 8m
  2. The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel (Encore Presentation) with Douglas Brunt

    OCT 16

    The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel (Encore Presentation) with Douglas Brunt

    You've probably never thought much about Diesel fuel or Diesel engines beyond the mere technical- but how about the man who invented the power plant that moves the world? Few people realize that he disappeared without a trace on the evening of September 29, 1913 from a passenger ferry crossing from Antwerp, Belgium to London, England.In his book "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel", New York Times best-selling author Douglas Brunt plays detective and weaves a true story of innovation, intri...

    43 min
  3. Inside Macchinissima

    OCT 9

    Inside Macchinissima

    Italy has produced some true wonders: amazing food & wine, Renaissance art and architecture, and many of the world's most desirable cars. Not long ago, three Los Angeles car enthusiasts decided to organize a new event celebrating the best Italian machinery in a distinctive location. Mike Baum, Bronson Page and Dorian Valenzuela are friends, collectors, and creatives behind MACCHINISSIMA. It's more than just a car show- it's an immersive experience where every detail has been considered. I...

    1h 24m
  4. Inside the Nethercutt Collection with Cameron Richards

    SEP 25

    Inside the Nethercutt Collection with Cameron Richards

    J.B. Nethercutt ranked among the heavy hitters of car collecting for over fifty years, amassing a treasure trove of rare and remarkable machines numbering in the hundreds. Packard, Pierce-Arrow, Duesenberg, Cadillac, Chrysler, Marmon, Mercedes, Ruxton and Stutz are just some of the great nameplates he collected.Today, the Nethercutt Collection is a world-class assemblage of the finest motorcars in history, and it's also one of the most accessible to the general public. J.B.'s great...

    55 min
  5. DeLorean: The Man and Machine (with Matt Stone)

    SEP 11

    DeLorean: The Man and Machine (with Matt Stone)

    Engineer, marketing genius, GM executive, playboy, car maker. John DeLorean seemed to have it all. A thrilling career, a series of beautiful wives, and even an eponymous sports car that would usher in the 1980s. That is, until things turned desperate. Automotive journalist and author Matt Stone joins the podcast to discuss his new book "DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts".SUPPORT THE POD:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hpheritageSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:http://modelcitizendiecast.comFIND US O...

    1 hr
  6. The Mighty Merlin (Encore Episode)

    AUG 28

    The Mighty Merlin (Encore Episode)

    Of all the internal combustion engines ever built, the Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter supercharged V-12 that powered fighters, bombers, boats and tanks, is arguably one of the most famous in history. Developed on the eve of World War II, the Merlin helped win the Battle of Britain and eventually the liberation of an enslaved Europe. It was manufactured on both sides of the Atlantic by two of the finest carmakers in the world. This is the story of how it was developed, and what it ...

    37 min
  7. Impossible Journey: Peking to Paris, 1907 (With Kassia St. Clair)

    AUG 14

    Impossible Journey: Peking to Paris, 1907 (With Kassia St. Clair)

    The early days of the motorcar were troublesome, frustrating, and most of all, adventurous- if you agree that "adventure" by definition means there's a chance of risking life and limb. And why else would mankind attempt what might seem like folly or futility, other than for the excitement that adventure brings?Such was the case with the 1907 Peking to Paris Motorcar Challenge, a stunt invented by a Paris newspaper and embraced by a motley bunch of daring automobilists: 8000 miles across ...

    1h 11m
  8. Le Monstre- Chapter 2 (With Derek Drinkwater)

    AUG 2

    Le Monstre- Chapter 2 (With Derek Drinkwater)

    More of the adventures of Derek Drinkwater and his incredible 1950 Cadillac Series 61 special LeMans racer replica. All Automotive with Matt Clawson Automotive related topics. Anything from owning an repair facility to racing. Anything...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to the Horsepower Heritage YouTube channel for more great cars and motorcycles! https://www.youtube.com/@horsepowerheritage8030

    35 min
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Welcome, Petrolheads! Host Maurice Merrick takes deep dives into automotive history with great storytelling and fascinating guests from the car and motorcycle world. It's all about the people and the stories behind the machines. 

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  • Creator
    Maurice Merrick
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Horsepower Heritage
  • Show Website
    Horsepower Heritage

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