The HCVA Heritage Matters podcast takes a relaxed dive into the Historic vehicle industry and the incredible people within it.
Our host is Paddy Coppinger in ...
In this episode we're excited to welcome Richard Hammond as a special guest!
We talk about how he started his presenting career, the story of his Top Gear interview and advice for young people starting out in the industry. Bringing it back to modern day we also discuss his experiences now running a restoration business (The Smallest Cog) and hear about why he is so positive for the future of the classic vehicle industry.
The Heritage Matters Podcast is hosted by Paddy Coppinger in conjunction with TORQUEfreely and brought to you by the HCVA, a not for profit organisation dedicated to preserving the future of historic vehicles and the vast industries supporting them.
Whether you are working in the industry or simply an enthusiast, you can sign up for a tailored membership plan here to play your part in the future of historic vehicles.
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Heritage Matters #5 - The Heritage Skills Academy
In this episode we chat with the Heritage Skills Academy, one of our fantastic affiliate members.
In the first section we speak to founders John and Janice Pitchforth about the importance of passing skills to the next generation.
We then speak to three of their amazing apprentices to hear first hand how the Heritage Skills Academy is helping them enter and establish themselves in the classic vehicle industry!
The Hereitage Matters Podcast is hosted by Paddy Coppinger in comnjuction with TORQUEfreely and brought to you by the HCVA, a not for profit organisation focused on preserving the future of historic vehicles and the vast industries supporting them.
Whether you are working in the industry or simply an enthusiast, you can sign up for a tailored membership plan here to play your part in the future of historic vehicles.
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Heritage Matters #4 part 2 - Richard West
In part two of our chat with Richard West we bring the conversation back to modern day. We discuss his current work with the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club, his views on current industry affairs and hear some of the most creative answers to our budget car questions!
If you have not yet listened to part one then we'd suggest you listen to this first, Richard goes into detail about his fascinating motorsport career.
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Heritage Matters #4 - Richard West
In this episode we chat to Richard West, Richard has had an extremely interesting motorsport career and now heads up the events committee of the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club.
Richard is full of fascinating stories, in this episode we focus on his motorsport days covering the World Rally Championship, Formula One and World Sportscar Championship throughout the 80s and 90s. He has been lucky enough to work with some of the greatest drivers of all time including Lauda, Prost, Senna and Schumacher.
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Heritage Matters #3 - Harry Whale
We chat with Harry Whale of Iconic Auctioneers and Motorsport Showroom about all things classic cars, historic motorsport and auctions, including what it was like to sell Princess Diana's world record Ford Escort!
The HCVA Heritage Matters podcast takes a relaxed dive into the Historic vehicle industry and the incredible people within it.
Our host is Paddy Coppinger in conjunction with TORQUEfreely. Paddy is a lifelong classic car nut, over the years he's been fortunate enough to meet some amazingly interesting people through his love for cars.
The podcast is all about connecting with some of these people and having a chat. Our guests are all involved in the world of cars in some way or another and we’re excited to share their stories, their enthusiasms and what makes them tick.
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