The 1970s weren’t all disco and good vibes. Inflation was brutal, gas lines were endless, and performance cars were choking to death under new regulations. Kris and Jake dig into the decade that nearly killed driving, and the secret Porsche project, code-named EA425, born from typical Porsche 911 didnt work again desperation.What started as a VW collaboration became the car that quietly kept Porsche alive. Along the way, Jake buys a yellow relic, Kris debates another bad idea, and somehow an old ambulance enters the chat.Support this show!https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
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When Nowhere is the Point / E34xpedition
Forget safari-spec Defenders and tactical fridge setups. Emanuel drove 30,000 km across some of the harshest, most remote terrain on Earth... in a BMW E34.In this episode, Kris Clewell sits down inside Emanuel's trusty “Theodore” to unpack what real freedom means, how to survive the Pamir Highway with a radiator held together by pliers, and why you don’t need a $200,000 overland rig to live a big adventure.👉 FOLLOW Emanuel's journey: https://www.instagram.com/e34xpeditionsSupport Overcrest and get cool stuff:https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
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The Afterglow / Overcrest Rally Appalachia
Kris and Jake catch up after the 2025 Overcrest Rally, reflecting on how it moved people and what makes each year feel different. Between heartfelt moments, slot car chaos, and roadside repairs, they share the highs, frustrations, and can't put your finger on it satisfaction that come from building something real with a community that keeps showing up.Support Overcrest:https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
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Luftgekühlt 11 & The Story of American Tobacco
Luftgekühlt 11 dropped into the old American Tobacco Campus in Durham, where brick walls and water towers still hum with the ghosts of machines. A place once built on cigarettes now filled with Porsches, each one carrying its own story. We trace Washington Duke’s walk home after the war, the rise of the Bonsack machine, and the factory that turned Durham into a city of smoke and rhythm.From a Jäger 962 to the Bosch RSR, from hangovers and near-Airbnb disasters to the reminder that your own car should always be a ten, this is our recap of the Luft ofthe South. A clash of history, machinery, and memory.http://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
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Three Stars, One Kingmaker, and a Cult Born on the Road
From bouncing rubber balls in the jungle to a couple of French brothers trying to keep their grandfather’s rubber shop alive, this is where things get weird. Tires that blew apart in the dust, a car called the Eclair that barely beat a horse, and a creepy stack of white tires drinking glass shards for fun. Out of all that chaos came a little red book that turned into one of the most powerful institutions in the world. This episode of Overcrest is about bicycles, busted roads, early cars, and a mascot that still looks like nightmare fuel, and how all of it accidentally reshaped the way we drive, eat, and travel.Get cool stuff and Support this show:https://www.overcrestproductions.com/driversclub
Exploring automotive culture and beyond with diverse guests and compelling stories. With Kris Clewell—novelist, photographer, adventurer, filmmaker, event producer, and former automotive journalist. Join us for engaging conversations with unique guests from all walks of life.