by Andrew the Classic Car Guy
Great Automotive Lives dives into the extraordinary stories behind the world’s most influential automotive pioneers — from Henry Rolls and Ferruccio Lamborghini to Ivan Hirst, David Brown and more. Each episode explores their lives, passions, innovations, rivalries, and the challenges that shaped their legacy. Perfect for fans of classic cars, automotive history, and the lives of automotive behemoths.
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April 28, 2025
<p>You will probably certainly know the name of Henry Royce, but how much do you know about his life? He suffered a terribly deprived childhood and numerous early setbacks in his career. </p><p>Despite this and his terribly frail health he went on to forge a legacy like few, if any, others in the automotive world. This inaugural season of Great Automotive Lives started with Charles Rolls and so it should, and does, end with the great Henry Royce. </p><p>The following links relate to the Royce Landmarks as referred to in the "......footsteps" section of the pod. You're welcome:</p><p>Details of Royce’s long term home Elmstead and the annualpilgrimage made by Rolls-Royce enthusiasts to mark the death of this toweringfigure:</p><p><a href="https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/rolls-royce-motor-cars-pressclub/article/detail/T0382913EN/elmstead:-a-place-of-pilgrimage?language=en">https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/rolls-royce-motor-cars-pressclub/article/detail/T0382913EN/elmstead:-a-place-of-pilgrimage?language=en</a></p><p>Royce’s winter home – Villa Mimosa:</p><p><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p483394">https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p483394</a></p><p>Claude Johnson’s neighbouring winter home – Villa Jaune:</p><p><a href="https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p1789031a">https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p1789031a</a></p><p>The Henry Royce Memorial Window – Westminster Abbey:</p><p><a href="https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/sir-henry-royce">https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/sir-henry-royce</a></p><p>The final resting place of Royce’s ashes in the church atAlwalton:</p><p><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9716454/frederick_henry-royce">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9716454/frederick_henry-royce</a></p><p>The Henry Royce Foundation and archive:</p><p><a href="http://www.henryroyce.org.uk">www.henryroyce.org.uk</a>.</p><p>Henry Royce statue in Derby:</p><p><a href="https://batch.artuk.org/discover/artworks/sir-frederick-henry-royce-18631933-304719">https://batch.artuk.org/discover/artworks/sir-frederick-henry-royce-18631933-304719</a></p><p>Henry Royce blue plaque, Quarndon, Derby:</p><p><a href="https://www.quarndon-pc.gov.uk/gallery/1206556">https://www.quarndon-pc.gov.uk/gallery/1206556</a></p><p> </p><p>Great Automotive Lives is researched, written, presented, edited and produced by Andrew, the Classic Car Guy. I even make the tea, walk the dogs and clean the windows.</p><p>You can contact the podcast with your thoughts and comments at:</p><p>podcast@classiccarguy.co.uk</p><p>Enjoy! Come back soon.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>Welcome to the second Great Automotive Lives - In Brief episode. Sir David Brown was a suave, impeccably turned out business man but he knew a thing or two about cars.</p><p>After the Second World War he answered a mysterious advert in the Times and here would start his Aston Martin adventure. Join me in a brief trot through the Great Automotive Life - In Brief which is David Brown.</p><p>This podcast is researched, written, presented, edited and produced by Andrew, the Classic Car Guy.</p><p>If you would like to share your thoughts, comments or racing tips with the podcast please email:</p><p>podcast@classiccarguy.co.uk</p><p>Enjoy!</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>William Lyons is a towering automotive figure and, seemingly, an eminently decent fellow to boot. From modest beginnings, this Blackpool lad forged a legacy that few can claim to match. </p><p>What was his secret? God knows, but, this podcast may provide a few clues as to how this reticent, even somewhat shy, northerner transformed himself from Bill Lyons to Mr Jaguar. It's well worth a listen.......but I am quite biased.</p><p>The following links relate to the Lyons Landmarks as referred to in the "......footsteps" section of the pod. You're welcome:</p><p>Fancy a peek inside William Lyons beautiful Wappenbury Hall? Sadly, sold now before you go hunting for your cheque book (……..ask a pensioner):</p><p><a href="https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/2839277/doc_0_2.pdf">https://media.onthemarket.com/properties/2839277/doc_0_2.pdf</a></p><p>The last resting place of Sir William and Lady Greta:</p><p><a href="https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13130/">https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13130/</a></p><p>One of my favourite places, and coincidently awash withLyons stuff and the home of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust:</p><p><a href="https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/">https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/</a></p><p>….and here is the Trust themselves:</p><p><a href="https://www.jaguarheritage.com/">https://www.jaguarheritage.com/</a></p><p>The Coventry Transport Museum, again a trove of Jaguar /Lyons treasure:</p><p><a href="https://www.transport-museum.com/">https://www.transport-museum.com/</a></p><p>Fancy a peek inside the Lyons’ family home beforeWappenbury? Sadly, also now sold:</p><p><a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/details/england-41078936-92948049?s=6c5fed9fa7f2293cdac1e310b984f92b0bf5597328107f34db0643a7bfb8a544">https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/details/england-41078936-92948049?s=6c5fed9fa7f2293cdac1e310b984f92b0bf5597328107f34db0643a7bfb8a544</a></p><p>Browns Lane history and background:</p><p><a href="https://www.jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-locations/browns-lane/">https://www.jaguarheritage.com/jaguar-history/jaguar-locations/browns-lane/</a></p><p>Great Automotive Lives is researched, written, presented, edited and produced by Andrew, the Classic Car Guy. I even make the tea, walk the dogs and clean the windows.</p><p>You can contact the podcast with your thoughts and comments at:</p><p>podcast@classiccarguy.co.uk</p><p>Enjoy! Come back soon.</p>
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Great Automotive Lives dives into the extraordinary stories behind the world’s most influential automotive pioneers — from Henry Rolls and Ferruccio Lamborghini to Ivan Hirst, David Brown and more. Each episode explores their lives, passions, innovations, rivalries, and the challenges that shaped their legacy.
Perfect for fans of classic cars, automotive history, and the lives of automotive behemoths.
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