Classic Heart | The BMW Group Classic Podcast

From his first saved-up BMW 1600, through exotic rallies, to becoming a renowned classic BMW collector. Dirk de Groen won the Coppa d’Oro with his BMW 507 at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and is president of the Classic Car Club of America.
 
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👉 Dirk de Groen on Instagram @dirksgarag
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
 
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Whether it’s his BMW 2000 CS, his BMW 1800 Ti or his Son of Cobra BMW 2002 Tii, David Smothers refreshes his New Class models by integrating modern technology. He also fuels his SoCal Vintage BMW community with pies from his own Julian Pie Company.

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David Smothers’ pies on Instagram @julianpiecompany
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
 
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In 2026, Simon Kidston presented the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este for the 25th time! We congratulate him and replay his Classic Heart episode from 2024 – with exciting insights and unforgettable stories about extraordinary automobiles.
👉 Watch this Classic Heart episode on YouTube – filmed atthe Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024.

Discover more and follow us:👉 Enjoy impressions from the Concorso d‘Eleganza Villa d‘Este 2024 - A Weekend When the Cars Are the Stars.
Simon Kidston on Instagram @simonkidston
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
 
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While driving his BMW Bauer, he was discovered as a fashion model, which enabled him to pursue his eccentric lifestyle – from his London Motor Museum, featuring Mr. Bean’s Mini and the Rolls-Royce “Bootch”, to his Supercar Rooms Miami, where guests can dine with their cars, and finally to his next goal: to make it legally possible to even marry your own car.

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👉 Xxxx Elo on Instagram @xxxxelo
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
 
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Steve bought his first BMW 320i somewhat unexpectedly, competed in autocross with his BMW Z3, discovered the Neue Klasse, and went on to found “2002FAQ.” Today, his garage is home to a BMW 1800, BMW 1600, BMW 2000 TiiTouring, and a BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon.
 
Discover more and follow us:👉 Steve Kupper’s BMW 2002 FAQ
👉 Join the BMW 2002 Fest in September 2026
BMW Classic on Instagram @bmwclassic
Mini Classic on Instagram @official_miniclassic
JP on Instagram @jprathgen
Classic Driver on Instagram @classicdriver
 
Become a guest on the Classic Heart podcast:
You have an exciting story about classic BMW to tell? Send us an email bmwgroup-classic@shot-one.de