#55: Dick Barbour, endurance racing legend, talks LeMans, Paul Newman, and life. Plus BMWs are reliable and we spot a ratty Porsche 993.

13/03/2023 57 min

Listen "#55: Dick Barbour, endurance racing legend, talks LeMans, Paul Newman, and life. Plus BMWs are reliable and we spot a ratty Porsche 993."

Episode Synopsis

The Dick Barbour Interview. Buckle up people and enjoy a thrilling ride with a man who bought a used Porsche Speedster at 16, won his first-ever race in it, built a parts-selling mega business, and then became a Porsche-Audi dealer.
Those endeavors simply funded his bigger goal to be a top-level race driver and team owner, where he scored wins in every endurance race in the world that matters. Phew! Then he takes 20 years off and does it again. His proudest achievement after a Hall of Fame career? He’ll share it during the interview.
We also visit the surprising new Consumer Reports ‘reliability’ lists. BMW at the Top? Whoa! But it's true.
Adams spots an old smoky, dirty Porsche 993 limping happily along in Vegas instead of the concours field. Join in the fun now.

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