Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast
In the BMW Group Classic Podcast, moderator J.P. Rathgen talks with illustrious guests about the fascinating world of classic vehicles and the lifestyle that goes with it. Each guest reflects on a topic of their choice.
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#101 - Misha Charoudin. A viral video earned him a BMW E34 M5. (opens the original)
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He loves pushing classic BMW cars to the limit. His YouTube followers give him their cars to show them what they can really do on the Nürburgring. A spontaneous ride with Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica went viral, boosting his YouTube career and eventually allowing him to buy his dream BMW E34 M5. The episode is a replay from 2025. Discover more and follow us: 👉Misha Charoudin on YouTube @mgcharoudin BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic BMW M on
#100 – Replay: Jochen Neerpasch, driving force behind the creation of BMW Motorsport GmbH (opens the original)
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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. Discover more and follow us: BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
#99 – Neil Clifford. Fashion & Exquisite automotive taste. (opens the original)
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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. Discover more and follow us: BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver Becom
#98 – Carlo Borromeo. Understanding Restomods. (opens the original)
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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. Discover more and follow us: 👉 Design studio BorromeodeSilva on Instagram @borromeodesilva 👉 TuttoBene event BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver o
#97 – Dirk de Groen. BMW 507 Coppa d’Oro winner. (opens the original)
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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. Discover more and follow us: 👉 Dirk de Groen on Instagram @dirksgarag BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic JP on Instagram @jprathgen Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver Become a guest on the
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