Jay Leno opens his legendary garage and discusses the incredible story of Bugatti and the enduring influence of classic French design in the automotive world. Jay and Robert journey back to the early days of Bugatti, highlighting the technical hurdles designers faced in creating groundbreaking vehicles that excelled not only in speed and power but also in aesthetic beauty and design.

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Bruce Meyer, world-renowned car collector and enthusiast, joins the podcast for a tour of his impressive collection of Le Mans race cars, including Porsches, Ferraris, and Corvettes—one still bearing the mud from its historic victory. Robert dives into Bruce's significant involvement with the Petersen Automotive Museum and its efforts in fostering a community dedicated to car culture and the preservation of classic vehicles. Finally, Bruce talks about his iconic Shelby Cobra, recounts his personal experiences as a racer, and shares a story about the car that got away.

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Foose Design, founded by Chip Foose in 1998, has earned an international reputation for building some of the world’s most celebrated custom cars. Whether turning clunkers into dream rides on his ten-season hit series Overhaulin’, or winning six of hot rodding’s prestigious Ridler Award with his multi-million-dollar creations, this designer’s work is legend. The youngest inductee into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, Foose shares insights into his creative process, while explaining how advancements like AI and 3D printing are accelerating the design-to-production process in the automotive industry. Listen as Robert highlights Chip's iconic real-world designs, like the Phantom Prowler, as well as movie cars starring in Blade Runner, Gone in 60 Seconds, and beloved characters in Disney's Pixar Car franchise.

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