Aimee and John - '70s Chevy Malibu, 1973 Oldsmobile 98 Custom, 1972 Datsun 240Z, 1998 K2500 Diesel Suburban Camper-edition + Teenage Rebellion, Classic Car Tales, and Lighthouse Restoration

To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before

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What if your teenage car could tell tales of rebellion, life lessons, and the bonds of friendship? This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Aimee and John Russell, who are here to share their nostalgic high school memories, their unique first cars, and the friendships that have shaped their lives. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, celebrating the enduring connections that have driven our passions and adventures, especially our love for classic cars.
Aimee and John regale us with heartwarming and humorous stories of their teenage years. From Aimee's "metallic chocolate" '70s Chevy Malibu to John's spray-painted 1973 Oldsmobile 98 Custom 4-door convertible, you'll hear about the joys and challenges of young car ownership. These stories are more than just about cars—they are about family support, rebellious adventures, and the life lessons learned along the way.
But the journey doesn't stop there. We shift gears to explore the transformation of a 1998 K2500 diesel Suburban into an off-grid expedition camper for a 10-week adventure along the Pacific Coast Highway. As we wrap up, the spotlight turns to the couple's captivating story of acquiring and restoring the Baltimore Lighthouse, fulfilling a childhood dream, friendship, and collective effort. This episode is only a start to more cars than we had time to talk discuss or as John likes to say, "For the last 25 years, I see people driving around in $50,000 cars, I would rather own 10 $5000 cars and I do. I have promised my wife she gets to pick the next car!"
Be sure to check out the Russell's passion project, The Baltimore Light House -https://www.baltimorelighthouse.org

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1. Aimee and John - '70s Chevy Malibu, 1973 Oldsmobile 98 Custom, 1972 Datsun 240Z, 1998 K2500 Diesel Suburban Camper-edition + Teenage Rebellion, Classic Car Tales, and Lighthouse Restoration (00:00:00)

2. Friends, Partners, and Shared History (00:00:03)

3. High School Car Stories (00:07:12)

4. Cross-Country Adventure in a Diesel Suburban (00:17:46)

5. Car Stories and Lighthouse Adventures (00:23:57)