Have you ever had a car in your life? If you answered yes, then we bet that you have a story to go with it. Join us as we discover car stories large and small, and everything in between. Welcome to Life Plus Cars, where we curate car conversations!
#38: How the Car Crazy Passion was Passed Down to Brendan (Part 1)
Hello Life Plus Cars community!
We are back this week with a very special guest: Brendan's dad, Bob Bailey!
Recorded back during the holidays, Brendan and Ian were able to record in person together with his dad. Join us as Bob tells us about:
-Fixing up an old Peugeot that he bought for $40
-buying his first car, a 1971 Simca, from his parents
-Discovering the Willys Jeep in an old barn that he still has fifty years later
-How a man in Paris discovered a Jeepster that he was selling in New Hampshire
-the plethora of GM pickups he has rotated through over the years
Plus, tune in to find out the story of how one of Bob's trucks had a Ferris Bueller valet moment in Montreal...
Thank you to Brendan's dad, Bob, for joining us for this great car conversation! Want to join the chat on the Life Plus Cars podcast? Email us at lifepluscars@gmail.com
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Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!
15 May 2026
#37: Covetable Convertibles
Welcome back to another episode of the Life Plus Cars podcast!
Inspired by the summer weather ahead, Brendan and Ian talk about convertibles on this week's episode.
Listen in as the hosts discuss:
-Recommended care and maintenance for convertible tops
-a brief history of the convertible and some noteworthy examples
-their favorite hard top and soft top convertibles
-the quirkiest convertibles out there
-which cars made the cut for the Craigslist find of the week
Plus, did you know that you could once buy a convertible pickup truck? They existed! Join in as we talk about these curious vehicles and much more on this week's episode.
What do you think, listener? Do you have a convertible story? Do you drive a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com
Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars
Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations!
23 Apr 2026
#36: 900 or 9000? Our Favorite Saab Stories
Welcome back, Life Plus Cars Community!
For this week's episode, Brendan and Ian talk all about SAAB. Listen in as the hosts discuss:
-a brief history of Saab
-growing up with Saabs, particularly the wagons
-Brendan's ownership history of Saabs from the past
-some of their all time favorite Saabs over the years
-rare Saab models that were rebadged vehicles from other automakers
-two surprise Craigslist finds from the Saab brand
Plus, Ian shares a memory of experiencing a turbocharged car for the first time!
What do you think, listener? Do you have a Saab story of your own? Let us know and write to us at lifepluscars@gmail.com
Or say hello over on Instagram @lifepluscars
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