Do you remember how enjoyable it was when a dream you had finally came to pass? When your dream came to pass, was life full and sweet? What was one of your dreams that was fulfilled in 2024? One of my dreams came true in 2024. What was it? Well,…
Welcome to "Your First Mustang," a podcast designed to celebrate your journey of Mustang ownership. Did you buy your first Mustang many years ago? Could be, you’ve recently bought your first Mustang. It really doesn’t matter if you bought your first one 50 years ago, last month or anywhere in…
Once again, I have an episode that’s a little different from earlier episodes. Since July 2017 I’ve been able to attend several local car shows. When I go, I usually take photos of many of the vehicles displayed for my own enjoyment. Today what you’ll see are some pictures I…
Gary Neidert here, host of MyFirstRidePodcast. Today’s episode is a little different. It was July 2017 and I finally got a chance to go to a local car show. This car show is an annual event held in conjunction with a bluegrass music festival in downtown Wylie, Tx just before…
Today, I’m talking with Frank McCarthy. His first ride was a 1964 green VW convertible. But wait, my first ride was a 1964 green VW convertible. What gives? We’ll Frank was the third person for that vehicle to become a first ride. You see, he bought the VW from me…
My first ride? You probably know by now it was a VW convertible that was British Racing green with a black top and chrome wheels. In episode 27 I talked about my first Mustang. A 1979 coupe. Today, I’m going to talk about what I would like to have as…
My first ride was a British racing green VW convertible with a black top and chrome wheels. Today I’m going to talk about my first Mustang. A 1979 coupe. I’m your host, Gary Neidert. Thanks for listening to and watching My First Ride Podcast. This podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive…
In this episode, I explore the fascinating world of hot rods and celebrate the "Big Three" who shaped the hot rod car culture. They are George Barris, the "King of the Kustomizers,". Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the audacious artist and creator of Rat Fink, and Von Dutch. First up is…
Do you remember your first ride? You know, the first mode of transportation that gave you a newfound freedom. Think about it. What do you remember about your first ride? I would be thrilled to have you as a guest on My First Ride Podcast. It's an online audio/video program…
To sum up My First Ride Podcast for 2022 here are some of my favorite automotive highlights: - Going three for three with my 2000 Toyota pickup in car shows. - Seeing friends at a car show I had not seen in years. - Getting to see the Viet Nam…
This podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells, and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. So, let’s talk about what…
Do you remember your first ride? You know, the first mode of transportation that gave you a newfound freedom. Think about it. What do you remember about your first ride? I would be thrilled to have you as a guest on My First Ride Podcast. It's an online audio/video program…
In episode 22 I told the story of going to car shows and eventually entering my 2000 Toyota Tacoma, Old School, in one on May 7th this year. It was a great experience and met some great people. Well….I entered another show on May 28th along with my friend Danny.…
This podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again. For many years, there was…
April 30th and May 1st it was car shows galore with two on Saturday and one Sunday afternoon. The first show I attended was at Dickie’s BBQ in Rowlett, TX. This was the first time to go to this show and was pleased with the cars and trucks on display.…
If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again.…
If you haven’t noticed yet, these podcasts are about nostalgia. Automotive nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connected to our first rides. Said another way…it’s about allowing our memories to travel back in time and experience our special car moments all over again.…
Lee Iacocca. John DeLorean. Two titans of the automotive industry. On episode sixteen, I talked about John DeLorean and what he did for the car world as we know it. This episode? It’s Lee Iacocca’s turn. Plus, I’ll talk about the connection between them? As I said, it’s a bit…
John Delorean, Lee Iococca. Two titans of the automotive industry. What did they do for the car world as we know it? Did you know there’s a connection between them? A bit of a stretch, but it’s interesting non the less. If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about…
The iconic Honda Trail 90, also called the CT90, grows up to become the CT125. What’s old is new again. If you haven’t noticed yet, this podcast is about nostalgia. You know, reliving the events, sights, smells and emotions of special memories connect to our first rides. Said another way…it’s…
What comes to mind when you think about California in the mid to late 60’s. Surfing, Beach Boys, fast boats? What about the Myers Manx VW Dune Buggy? During the mid to late 60’s, all kinds of recreation was available in California. Of course, surfing and the Beach Boys is…
Do you remember these lyrics from a famous Eagles song: There's talk on the street, it sounds so familiar Great expectations everybody's watching you People you meet, they all seem to know you Even your old friends treat you like you're something new There’s a new kid in town… This…
Dan Gurney. Lee Iococa. 007 movies. Pace car for the Indy 500. What do they all have in common? On April 17, 1964 the automotive world was rocked when a new vehicle was introduced. It was in at least two James Bond films: Thunderball and Goldfinger. Dan Gurney was a…
Lately I’ve been talking about different cars with air cooled engines: the Chevy Corvair, the 911 Porsche, the Tucker and the Volkswagen Beetle. What a deal, not having to mess with coolant and radiators! My first car was a dark green, 1964 VW convertible. With only 36 horsepower, how was…