About 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. The podcast focuses on favourite vehicles and collections, and features background on the most exciting classic events, insights into dream jobs in this highly desirable sector, amazing stories, genuine legends, and the passion that unites us all. It’s inspiring, informative and always entertaining.
#102 - Fabrizio Giugiaro. From BMW M1 to Nazca M12
Fabrizio Giugiaro designed the BMW Nazca M12 concept supercar as a successor to the legendary BMW M1, created by his father, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Together, father and son have shaped automotive design across generations, from the DeLorean to the electric Vision 2030 concept.
This episode is a replay from 2024.
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BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic (https://www.instagram.com/bmwclassic/?hl=de)
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic (https://www.instagram.com/official_miniclassic/?hl=de)
BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHOC4jWI71Q/)
JP on Instagram @jprathgen (https://www.instagram.com/jprathgen/?hl=de)
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver (https://www.instagram.com/classicdriver/?hl=de)
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9 Sept 2026
#101 - Misha Charoudin. A viral video earned him a BMW E34 M5.
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.
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👉Misha Charoudin on YouTube @mgcharoudin (https://www.youtube.com/@mgcharoudin)
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic (https://www.instagram.com/bmwclassic/?hl=de)
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic (https://www.instagram.com/official_miniclassic/?hl=de)
BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHOC4jWI71Q/)
JP on Instagram @jprathgen (https://www.instagram.com/jprathgen/?hl=de)
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver (https://www.instagram.com/classicdriver/?hl=de)
Become a guest to Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de (mailto:bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de)
26 Aug 2026
#100 – Replay: Jochen Neerpasch, driving force behind the creation of BMW Motorsport GmbH
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 (https://www.youtube.com/@BMWGroupClassic): Featuring historical footage from the BMW archives.
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BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic (https://www.instagram.com/bmwclassic/?hl=de)
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic (https://www.instagram.com/official_miniclassic/?hl=de)
BMW M on Instagram @bmwmmotorsport (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHOC4jWI71Q/)
JP on Instagram @jprathgen (https://www.instagram.com/jprathgen/?hl=de)
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver (https://www.instagram.com/classicdriver/?hl=de)
Become a guest to Classic Heart podcast: You have an excitingstory about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de (mailto:bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de)
Who has been a guest on Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast
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Sandra Button
Timo Schnee
Katarina Kyvalova
Simon Kidston
Sreten
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
43,164,284
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
52 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 88 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
86
Social presence
97
YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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