Driveline | Sort of Car Show

June 11, 2026 marks 2 years since the passing of automotive journalist and 'Drive Chicago' host, Paul Brian. Justin reflects on his memories producing Drive Chicago while working for WLS radio. Lauren Fix joins Justin and shares stories from the countless hours she and Paul travelled the world covering automotive news.

Justin may have exposed himself to hantavirus with his Operazione Dyn-o-mite Fiat 850. Pope Leo XIV drives the controversial Ferrari Luce EV. Justin has an idea on how to use the Luce's design. How to legally register your race car for street use without going to jail for VIN swapping. Kars4Kids throws shade back at disgruntled donor who got their ads banned in California. 

Justin sits down at Downey Dave's Barber Shop to talk to Victor Munoz (@vics69camaro) about getting his fathers stolen Camaro back. Vic talks in depth about how his dad bought the car after returning from Vietnam, how he was given the car, how it was stolen, all of the effort to get it back, and the long road ahead to bring it back to glory. 

Justin is back behind the mic after a post-Hawaiian ailment. A missed opportunity for a lot of cylinders for very little money on Bring a Trailer. Disneyland needs to replace its modified gas engines with electrics to satisfy CARB and what it takes to own your own Autopia car. Justin went collectable shopping at KABC 790's Leon "Motorman" Kaplan's home. What miserable car project made Justin the enthusiast he is today? And the best car movie you've never heard of.  

Justin recounts his trip to his new favorite place, Hawai'i. A Canadian couple is accused of putting diesel fuel in their rental Dodge. The Hollywood Arby's hat reappears. Justin's attempts at buying rare California Highway Patrol Cars. And vote for Lizzy to help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation. 

Justin vents about Facebook group members saying too much and a failed Marketplace deal. A woman is nearly stranded at Coachella due to a major Tesla design flaw. A SoCal man is reunited with the stolen car he got from his late father 17 years later. Justin rewatches a nostalgic video from childhood to honor a radio DJ who recently passed away. 

Tim Fabrizio (@timothy_fabrizio), AKA the Barn Find King, joins Justin on Driveline. They talk about his trip to California, finding and purchasing the 1995 Rolls-Royce Corniche that famously accompanied Tupac Shakur, his most and least favorite missions, vintage Mercedes-Benz ownership, NCP Pakistan cars, how difficult it is to buy a car owned by the Brunei Royal Family, and more! 

Justin massively lost an auction on a single owner Chevy Caprice police car. Google says there's an episode of Seinfeld where Jerry tries to buy a Corvair. An ad for a Ghoulish musician got Justin hooked. Justin was irritated by Carvana's suggestions on what he should buy. "Leno's Law" is back on the table and a man is surprised by $1300 in DMV fees. No one wants to tip anymore. And developers are threatening everything Angelinos hold dear. 

In this "Pilot Episode", Justin describes the mission of Driveline. He talks about his vermin infested Operazione Dyn-o-mite Fiat 850 and an idea to help restore it. Justin discovered a piece of the Mullin Collection at a salvage auction. What he would have bought from Magnus Walker's Urban Outlaw RM Sotheby's auction. And a look into the history of Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Railroad at his San Gabriel home, as well as the sale that could mean the end for the historic land.