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Step into the world of air-cooled engines, handwritten carbon copy receipts, and a family legacy spanning over a century with Guinevere of Freecia Brothers. From her first car—a Tropicana Orange Karmann Ghia that proved challenging to drive—to her current rotation of beloved VWs including a 1963 Beetle named "Lily" and a 1987 Cabriolet called "Gadget," Guinevere's life has been shaped by these iconic vehicles.
Located on dealership row in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Freecia Brothers shop started by painting horse-drawn carriages before evolving with the automotive industry. Today, they specialize in air-cooled Volkswagens, Porsches, and Corvairs. What makes these vehicles so special? Beyond their mechanical simplicity and distinctive chirping sound, they're conversation starters. "Everyone has a Volkswagen story," Guinevere explains, noting that she allocates extra time for errands when driving Lily because strangers inevitably approach to share their own VW memories.
After studying fine art photography, Guinevere returned to the family business in 2012, finding it still operating with rotary phones and no computer. She gradually modernized their approach while preserving essential traditions—her father still insists on using carbon copy paper for receipts. This balance of old and new perfectly represents the Volkswagen community: honoring history while ensuring these beloved cars continue running for future generations.
Whether restoring flood-damaged dune buggies, replacing convertible tops, or simply keeping these automotive icons on the road, the Freecia Brothers team brings passion and expertise to every project. As Guinevere puts it, "We just want to keep them on the road. Just want to make people happy." Connect with this remarkable family business at https://linktr.ee/FrecciaBrothers and discover why, after 102 years, their garage door still points true north—a fitting symbol for their unwavering dedication to classic automobiles.#frecciabrothers #connecticut #greenwich #vw #karmannghia #beetle #aircooled #family #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycarhasaculture #EveryCarTellsAStory
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From a childhood surrounded by RX-7s to steering vehicle launches at Mazda USA https://www.mazdausa.com, Jon Leverett's automotive journey proves that passion can drive unexpected career paths.
Growing up with a family collection totaling twenty Mazda RX-7s and an older brother who rebuilt rotary engines, Jon developed an early, intimate connection with the brand that would eventually employ him. His first car—a 1988 RX-7 GXL with an engine rebuilt by his brother—established rotary power as his mechanical baseline, making conventional piston engines feel foreign when he later switched to a BMW 525i and then Volvo C30 R-Design.
Despite pursuing architecture in college and beginning his professional career in that field, Jon couldn't shake his automotive enthusiasm. The pivotal moment came when architectural colleagues expressed surprise that cars were designed at all, revealing the disconnect between his passion and profession. This realization prompted a bold move—leaving his architecture career to start at a Mazda dealership, positioning himself for an industry transition.
This strategic career pivot paid off quickly. Within eight months, Jon landed a position at Mazda North America, beginning a seven-plus year journey through four different roles culminating in his current position as Launch Strategy Manager. Now orchestrating vehicle launches for the brand that first sparked his passion, Jon particularly treasures working on the MX-5 projects, including recent updates and the 35th anniversary edition - https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/mx-5-miata/heritage
Jon's story highlights how childhood influences can shape professional trajectories in unexpected ways, and how stepping back temporarily can sometimes propel you forward toward your true calling. His experience demonstrates that when it comes to career paths, sometimes the most rewarding journeys don't follow a straight line.#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39 #volvo #volvoC30 #C30
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Check out the full episode with Jon , our special guest from Mazda USA who tell us about his family's obsessions with rotary engines, and his first car which was shockingly, a silver 1988 Mazda RX-7 GXL- but not all his cars were rotary powered. And, just like the unconventional rotary engine in his first car, Jon's education as an architect took him down an unconventional road which landed him at Mazda USA.
You don't want to miss this episode! https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09
#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39 #volvo #c30
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Jon Leverett from Mazda USA shares his experience going from his beloved 1988 Mazda RX-7 to a classy 2001 BMW 525i sedan and how they compare. Jon's comes from a "Rotary Family, " who owned a fleet of approximately 20 RX-7s over the years. Somehow Jon ended up at Mazda - check out the full episode to find out how. https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09
#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fc #bmw #5series #e39New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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We had a fantastic interview yesterday with Jon Leverett from Mazda USA. Jon truly grew up in the first ever "Rotary Family, " owning a fleet of approximately 20 RX-7s over the years.
Check out the full episode with Jon from Mazda USA here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/c10a8cae2d89d0f65fdfbc73f879aa09
#carsloved #everycartellsastory #automobile #automotive #podcast #carcast #everycarhasaculture #everycartellsastory #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #mazda #rx7 #zoomzoom #rotary #wankel #mazdausa #dreamjob #fcNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Did you ever have a car that changed your life, literally? Join us for the first episode of Season 4 with Mike McElhattan, owner of DeLorean Midwest - an exclusive DeLorean repair shop and dealership in Illinois.
Mike recounts his earliest cars including a 1989 Mercury Cougar LS and a 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE. Fate was on his side when his brother purchased a DeLorean at auction, ultimately causing Mike to answer a "want ad" for a DeLorean mechanic. Set the Time Machine a decade into the future where Mike and his wife purchased the company and have turned it into a growing family business. The rest as they say, is "history..."
You can find more about Mike and the team at DeLorean Midwest via his website and YouTube channel:
https://deloreanmidwest.com
https://www.youtube.com/@deloreannation
#mercury #mercurycougar #pontiac #pontiacgrandprix #delorean #dmc12 #dmcmidwest #deloreannation #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #podcast #carcast #bttf
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Join us for the first episode of Season 4 with our special guest, Mike from Delorean Midwest who will share details about his first cars - hint, they weren't DeLoreans.
This episode will be available to stream on your favorite podcast platforms on Tuesday, March 4th.#mercury #mercurycougar #pontiac #pontiacgrandprix #delorean #dmc12 #dmcmidwest #deloreannation #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #podcast #carcast #bttf
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This clip from an upcoming episode with Croom, a close friend of the show, gives us some insight on his first love - the Diesel engine. He dealt with many Ford 1000 diesel tractors growing up and so his first car was a....Mercedes diesel, of course!
Keep on top of all of our content and be alerted when our first episode of Season 4 kicks off this coming Tuesday, March 4th
#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #diesel #firstcar #mercedes #mercedes240dNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Here's another great clip from Season 2 Episode 6 with the car loving couple, Aimee and John where they take us through details on their 1983 Fiat Spider 2000 Pininfarina. As a bonus, you can see the Fiat behind them on our YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/@carsloved
Click the link below to listen to the entire funny and nostalgic episode with this amazing, car loving couple. https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/d4eeb8faa67d9dcab9c416652705d138
#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #fiat #firstcar #fiatspider #pininfarinaNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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From one of our top episodes - Aimee and John from Season 2 Episode 6 take us back to high school to hear about John's infamous customized, hacked off roof 1973 Oldsmobile 98 that was purchased and kept at a friend's house, out of his dad’s sight.
Click the link below to listen to the entire funny and nostalgic episode with this amazing, car loving couple. https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/d4eeb8faa67d9dcab9c416652705d138
#carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #EveryCarTellsAStory #everycarhasaculture #oldsmobile #highschool #firstcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Tom Yang shares some of his early car experiences prior to becoming a full time restorer of classic pre-1972's Ferrari's. From his first cars - 1965 and 1966 Mustangs to a Sunbeam to a 1972 Porsche 911 to his 1963 Ferrari 300 America, Tom has great taste when it comes to unique cars.
This clip is part of the full interview with Tom that you can find here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286b
#tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12 #250swb #restoration #carrestoration #history #italianhistory #sunbeam #911 #porsche #ford #mustang #mustangfastbackNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Our special guest from Season 2 Episode 10, Nicole Johnson, shares her experience as a driver in the Monster Truck Jam in her trust Scooby Doo!
Check out the full episode with Nicole to hear all about her journey beginning with a humble pair of Dodge Colt's to rock crawling in Jeeps, Monster Truck Jam fame, and landing her own YouTube channel - Nicole Johnson's Detour
https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/3cd60142918fe052c55aee182087906
#nicolejohnsonsdetour #nicolejohnson #scoobydoo #monstertruck #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #everycartellsastory #dodgecolt #dodge #badgeengineering #everycarhasaculture #history #automobiles #jeep #rockcrawl #nicolejohnsonoffroadNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Matt Pratt from Top Coat Garage shares how he inspired his team to convert a narrow body Porsche 911SC into a custom Turbo-bodied beauty.
#carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #carsloved #podcast #carcast #topcoatgarage #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #911sc #porsche #customcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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In this clip from our full interview on 2/18 with renowned vintage Ferrari restorer, Tom Yang, he shares his emotions on the sights and the sounds of the first Ferrari he saw - a 250 short wheel base with an incredible sound from its V-12 engine.
We couldn't stop talking with Tom about his amazing career as a one-man Ferrari restoration shop. You will love hearing the full 45 minute episode with this wonderful automotive artisan and historian here: https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/fe508d92b0cc8ff001a8da00cba9286b
#tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12 #250swb #restoration #carrestoration #history #italianhistoryNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Imagine the meticulous care required to restore a vintage Ferrari or the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Notre Dame to their former glory. In our latest episode, we transport you into the world where passion for preservation meets craftsmanship. Our guest, Tom, a seasoned mechanic enchanted by the allure of the 250 short wheelbase Ferrari, shares his journey from awe-struck enthusiast to a dedicated restorer. His mentor, François Sicard, played an instrumental role in shaping his path, and you'll hear how their shared love for the intricate art of restoration blossomed into Tom's renowned blog, tomyang.net.
Tom offers a fascinating glimpse into the delicate balance between old-world craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology like 3D printing. While modern innovations present exciting possibilities, they can't quite capture the essence that defines these classics. We unpack the challenges and triumphs in sourcing authentic parts and maintaining the elegance of vintage car interiors. With stories of influential figures like Ralph Lauren, we explore the fine line between enhancing a car to perfection and preserving its authentic imperfections, a debate that continues to shape the restoration world.
Our passion for Italian design and the joy of mentoring the next generation of car enthusiasts threads through the conversation. From personal stories of driving that first car to celebrating the art behind every restoration project, we paint a picture of a lifelong journey driven by a love for cars and craftsmanship. Join us as we revel in the timeless appeal of Italian aesthetics, and reflect on the invaluable lessons learned from masters like Francois Sicard, all while setting the stage for future automotive aficionados.#tomyang #ferrari #330america #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #classic #carburetor #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #v12
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Megan, our guest from Season 3 Episode 3, shares how he she found her 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 on Ebay and its top speed on the highway.
Click the link below to listen to the full episode with Megan:
https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/318975ea55657ba867726e293dd1ef14
#fj60 #landcruiser #carsloved #ebay #everycartellsastory #evercarhasaculture #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #talbothospice #toyota #podcast #carcastNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Kat, our special guest from Season 1 Episode 10, shares the revelation when her dad, John DeLorean, told her that he named the Pontiac Firebird.
Check out Kat's full episode to hear the heartwarming stories of growing up a DeLorean - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/21bc2a128a77f6b4aebc3657124d0d80
#delorean #carsloved #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #automobile #carcast #pontiac #firebird #transam
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Makenna from Weber State University's Automotive Technology Program our co-guest from Season 3 Episode 6, and shared stories of her first car, a 2004 Ford Explorer, and the names of her subsequent cars. Christian throws in that his car is named Maddox - can you guess the make/model?
Listen to the full episodes with students and instructors from Weber State -https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/e08e6662cd911e3029dcd36f0d87c75d
https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/6101fe7007f56a999211944be3a14faf
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#carsloved #automobile #everycartellsastory #everycarhasaculture #podcast #carcast #weberauto #weberstateuniversity #weberstate #ford #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #explorer #carnames #nameyourcarNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Kelly, our guest from Season 3 Episode 5, shares how he got around the tight roads of Japan - he bought a motorcycle. In his case, it was a Suzuki Jebel 250 XC and it served him well during his deployment.
Listen to Kelly's entire episode here - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/f8441b5c67f5aa6a8ee672b9628f381d
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#everycartellsastory #automobile #carsloved #podcast #toallthecarsivelovedbefore #Japan #suzuki #everycarhasaculture #motorcyles #japaneseroadsNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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Listen to this clip from one of our recent interviews with Croom who tells us that his first car was in fact a......Ford 1000 Tractor.
#ford #ford1000tractor #tractor #everycartellsastory #everycartellsastory #carsloved #toallthecarsivelovedbeforeNew episodes drop every other Tuesday. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe to be the first to hear our latest content and past episodes - https://linktr.ee/carsloved
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