Living the Dream with Dennis Gage: The Handlebar Mustache Behind “My Classic Car”

This Break/Fix episode features Dennis Gage, the host of 'My Classic Car,' as he shares his life story and passion for automobiles. Dennis's journey begins with his early fascination with machines on a small family farm, leading to a lifelong love for cars and music. He recounts his experiences growing up during the muscle car era and his college years filled with band performances and car ownership. The conversation covers his educational background, detailing his transition from chemistry and physics to television stardom, and highlights memorable moments from his career, including meetings with Jay Leno and driving rare vehicles. Dennis also discusses the evolution of the car hobby, right to repair issues, EVs, and his thoughts on car restoration and modification. The episode concludes with Dennis sharing his current car collection and future aspirations, emphasizing his continued love for the automotive world and the joy of sharing it with others. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast 00:00:27 Early Life and Automotive Beginnings 00:00:44 Musical Pursuits and College Years 00:01:10 The Rock Star of Classic Cars 00:02:00 Dennis Gage's Origin Story 00:02:08 The Muscle Car Era 00:03:26 Family Influence and First Cars 00:05:36 The Pink Thunderbird Saga 00:16:45 From Chemistry to Cars 00:25:50 The Birth of My Classic Car 00:40:05 The Importance of Consistency in TV Shows 00:41:17 Achieving Prime Time Ratings on Weekend Mornings 00:42:18 The Versatility of the Show's Format 00:42:50 Lightning in a Bottle: The Show's Success 00:43:19 The Genesis of the Show's Formula 00:44:17 High Production Value and Viewer Connection 00:49:00 Memorable Episodes and Celebrity Encounters 00:54:15 The Future of Classic Cars and Right to Repair 00:57:28 The Evolution of the Car Hobby 01:04:50 Dennis Gage's Personal Car Collection 01:10:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode is sponsored in part by Garage Style Magazine. Since 2007, GSM has been the definitive source for car collectors, continually delivering information about Automobilia, Petroliana, Events and more... because after all, what doesn't belong in your garage?