Two Guys Garage Podcast

This episode doubles as a personal look into Willie’s "Cars for Christmas" charity and a masterclass in used car assessment. Willie details his inspection processes, covering frequent failure points caused by salt corrosion, gasket leaks, and worn-out motor mounts, and describes what it takes to get these donated cars back on the road. From simple fixes to complex engine and subframe repairs, the work that Willie and friends perform is the very backbone of this powerful, life-changing program.

Brian McNamara from Gearhead Homes Realty joins the podcast once again to break down real estate strategies for car enthusiasts. He and the guys discuss key topics automotive collectors and builders need to know about buying or building a home garage or shop—from local zoning restrictions and variance hurdles to non-conforming property risks and market trends. Tune in to discover the insider secrets to buying or building your dream garage without letting local red tape crush your vision.

Brothers Custom Automotive hot rod builder Bill Jagenow joins Willie and Kevin for a lively conversation all about their shared passion for Bonneville Speed Week. They discuss the raw essence of land speed racing, revealing the emotional stakes and deep history of the Bonneville Salt Flats, including the military's top-secret presence at the now historic Wendover Airfield and the record-breaking life of automotive hero AB Jenkins. From the competitive challenge over a 164 MPH record to the tragic loss of a fellow racer, the guys consider how the salt is a place of both triumph and final tribute, culminating in a powerful, high-speed ceremony for the late icon, Gene Winfield.

Third-generation Motor City fabricator Joe Holyfield of Jaks Speed Lab joins the podcast to explore extreme custom builds and why driving wild, scratch-and-dent-friendly vehicles beats agonizing over flawless show-car paint. Drawing on his Motor City heritage and background working in Detroit plants and restoring hot rods at Pratt & Miller, Joe breaks down the specs of his 2,300-pound, 500 HP Coyote-powered MGB widebody, his past 35-inch-tired "Sick Kitty" XJ12 Jaguar, and his latest creation: a 4WD rock-crawling 73 Mustang convertible riding on 40-inch tires that’s built for off-road Gambler runs. Strap in for a conversation about big motors, small cars, and why perfection is overrated when 40-inch tires are on the table.

In this episode, former Ford engineer Kevin Byrd and former magazine Editor and Content Director REVan Evan Smith reveal the full, untold story of Ford’s secret Boss 351 V10 Mustang. They discuss how the unauthorized "skunkworks" team secretly engineered the 11-second naturally aspirated engine and how one of the prototypes was hidden away for two decades before finally being restored and inducted into the Ford Heritage Collection.