Culture of Cool: Recent Episodes
Tony Alonso
Join Tony Alonso, automotive enthusiast and author, for a dive into the "Culture of Cool" to hear stories from influential personalities he's uncovered while passionately living the Mustang Bullitt lifestyle. Guests come from different backgrounds but all share a commonality - they have really cool tales to share about their connection to an iconic feature car from Ford Motor Company.
Dutch people are loud and proud, especially about their Mustang Bullitts! Eric ten Bensel, a long-time Ford Mustang enthusiast, describes how he amassed a collection of all three generations of Ford Mustang Bullitt feature cars.
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com
for Mustang Bullitt - Generations
and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm
for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1
(co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.nets
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.nets
Join Mustang Bullitt owner and enthusiast Alan Davis as he discusses how an American icon landed in England and has a large community behind it. His online group, UK Mustang Bullitt Owners, is a gathering place of like-minded owners
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.nets
Recorded on March 8, 2023, to celebrate International Women's Day, 2008 Mustang Bullitt owner Sara Buchanan shares her journey to become a car enthusiast in what's thought to be a male-dominated hobby. Celebrate the diversity of cool as she discusses her influences and passion for the automotive lifestyle.
All from the purchase of a 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Paul Rocha has led life in the fun lane for over 20 years. Hear how the Bullitt enthusiast lifestyle has led to some spectacular Ford Motor Company cars and, more importantly, some spectacular relationships and experiences. Also, get caught up on the 2023 editions of the Bullitt Nationals and Mohawk Track Experience.
Join Tony Alonso as he discusses the Bullitt movie chase route with enthusiast Tom Martindale. Tom has a unique connection to the movie, owns a 2008 Bullitt, and has driven many parts of the chase route as local in the San Francisco area.
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.nets
Treva Gonzalez and Charles Jones discuss the annual gathering of North American Mustang Bullitt enthusiasts in a multi-day event called The Bullitt Nationals. The annual gathering started back in 2002 and has continued uninterrupted to 2022. The July, 2022, event is previewed by Gonzalez and Jones.
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.net
Rob and Gordon Robertson, a son and father duo, own each of the four Mustang Bullitt cars. Rob has a 1968 movie tribute car and 2008 model, while Gordon rounds up the collection with 2001 and 2019 editions. Both gentlemen are law enforcement professionals, just like actor Steve McQueen’s lead character in Bullitt. It’s fascinating to hear how the holy grail of Mustang Bullitt collections came to be.
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see https://www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.net
"Salima Stache of Germany has two 1968 Mustangs and is a tremendous Bullitt enthusiast. She maintains a Ford and Mustang collectibles tribute with model cars and vintage literature where she stores her two vehicles. Salima describes her journey to Mustangdom and talks about her passion for cool.
Salima is part of The First Mustang Club of Germany (web: https://www.mustangclub.de, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstMustangClubofGermany)
Her Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/salst67/
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.net
About John Clor:
- John Clor, Mustang historian and Ford Performance Enthusiast Outreach Manager from Detroit, MI USA, email jclor@ford.com
- "In this episode, John Clor, long-time automotive journalist and enthusiast discusses his connection to the Mustang Bullitt and the long path to get to be an enthusiast advocate with Ford Motor Company. Clor has owned, raced, worked on, and written about Fords and Mustangs for nearly 40 years. He's also author of Mustang 2015 and Mustang Dynasty (available on Amazon), and is a Lee Iacocca Award winner. His automotive journalism stints include The Detroit News, AutoWeek, and Edmunds.com. He joined Ford Motor Company in 1995 as part of the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Clor has been in enthusiast club outreach from 2007 to present."
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.net
Information about Meghan McEwen
- Meghan McEwen, automotive body and mechanic from British Columbia, CANADA, Instagram @bullitt1516
- "In this episode, Tony talks to fellow Mustang Bullitt enthusiast Meg McEwen to understand why she became an auto enthusiast and champion for women in the automotive field. Her cool story starts from a young age, and she represents a powerful role model for other young women who seek to turn their passion into rewarding work."
About Tony Alonso:
For information on Tony Alonso's books, see www.fmb-generations.com for Mustang Bullitt - Generations and https://www.shopmrt.com/category-s/2297.htm for Engineer + Enthusiast = Excitement: Building the 2001 Mustang Bullitt and 2003-04 Mustang Mach 1 (co-authored with Scott T. Hoag). Instagram tony_alonso65, Twitter @Tony_Alonso email machboy@fuse.net