Driven Radio Show #351: The Great Car Show
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The Driven Radio Show #351, recorded live at the Great American Car Show in Kansas City, delivers a vibrant celebration of classic and custom American cars. Hosted by Brett Hatfield and Mark L. Groves, the episode captures the energy of the event, now relocated to the American Truck Museum due to weather. The hosts engage with passionate car enthusiasts, including Steve Garrett of the Corvette Club of Kansas City, who shares his joy in owning a 70th-anniversary white pearl metallic Stingray and the emotional decision to pass on a ZR1 allocation to a fellow club member. They tour the show floor, highlighting standout vehicles like a retro-styled 2026 Ford Lightning, a 1979 Ford Fairmont Futura with a Coyote V8 swap, and a meticulously restored 1962 Chrysler 300. The episode features in-depth interviews with Todd Gentry of Crosley Ford, who discusses their custom builds like the 'Retro Bolt' Lightning and high-performance Mustangs, and Richard Oban of NorthRaceCars.com, whose Fox Body brake conversions and custom Futura project exemplify the ingenuity of modern classic car restoration. The show also spotlights Steve Roberts, a retired master technician, and Daryl Ossipic of Ossipic Automotive, both embodying decades of automotive craftsmanship. The episode concludes with Joe Petzold of Driveline KC, who shares his vision for community-driven car events that support charities, emphasizing safety and inclusivity. The day’s success, despite logistical challenges, underscores the enduring spirit of the car community.
The Great American Car Show successfully adapted to a last-minute venue change, proving the resilience and passion of the local car community.
Custom builds like the Crosley Ford Retro Bolt Lightning and Richard Oban’s Fox Body Futura showcase how modern performance can be seamlessly integrated into classic platforms.
Car events can be powerful community tools—Driveline KC’s model of combining car shows with charity drives (like food donations to Harvesters) creates meaningful social impact.
The value of mentorship and collaboration is evident in stories like Steve Roberts’ career and Daryl Ossipic’s decades-long shop, where knowledge is passed down through generations.
Restoration isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about preserving history, as seen in the 1979 Fairmont Futura’s original paint and interior, now powered by a 410-horsepower Coyote engine.
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Welcome to the Great American Car Show
The hosts arrive at the Great American Car Show in Kansas City, now relocated to the American Truck Museum due to weather. They introduce the event's new location and share initial impressions, including a brief chat with Steve Garrett of the Corvette Club of Kansas City.
Corvette Club & the 70th Anniversary Stingray
“Those things are low, man. Oh my God. I mean... And as we age, it gets tougher. Yeah, but you know what? I love the car. It's the, you know, the white pearl metallic is the first time they've ever had a trico color on Corvette. Yep. And the white pearl metallic is specific to the 70th anniversary cars. They will never use that color again. So it's kind of a unicorn, which is really, really cool.”
Crosley Ford Custom Builds & the Retro Bolt Lightning
“We call it the retro bolt. the Gary Crossley Forge Retro Bolt Lightning. And yeah, I'm hoping everybody likes it because, you know, I think we're all our own worst critics, but you always worry about what people are going to say.”
Richard Oban & the Fox Body Futura Project
“I actually put it on once. It was not a trial fit. It was one and done. Fantastic. Now, did you put like graphite on top of the shifter thing like the dentist does? No, I just let it dent the floorboard because it raised the engine up.”
Steve Roberts: Master Technician & Autocross Inspector
“I had one guy that basically tack welded his roll cage together. Tack welded. Okay, well, that'll pass. That'll hang in there. Let him throw it into a corner good and hard and see what pops.”
“I actually put it on once. It was not a trial fit. It was one and done. Fantastic. Now, did you put like graphite on top of the shifter thing like the dentist does? No, I just let it dent the floorboard because it raised the engine up.”
“Those things are low, man. Oh my God. I mean... And as we age, it gets tougher. Yeah, but you know what? I love the car. It's the, you know, the white pearl metallic is the first time they've ever had a trico color on Corvette. Yep. And the white pearl metallic is specific to the 70th anniversary cars. They will never use that color again. So it's kind of a unicorn, which is really, really cool.”
“I've had people lie about what they put on the car. They've got it written down as the right serial numbers on the, say, the roll cage or the safety equipment, the seats, the harnesses. And then you go look and it's like, it's not even the same car.”
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Richard Oban
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1979 Ford Fairmont Futura
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Steve Roberts
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Fox Body
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Todd Gentry
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NorthRaceCars.com
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Daryl Ossipic
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Joe Petzold
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Steve Garrett
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Driveline KC
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