Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

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.

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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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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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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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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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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