375: James Bond is back at the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance
The Collector Car Podcast
This week, Greg Stanley sits down with Joe Kaminkow, legendary game designer and lifelong car enthusiast, to discuss his incredible tribute to 007—a newly created James Bond Aston Martin DB5. Painstakingly detailed and packed with authentic gadgets, this custom-built icon will be showcased at this year’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. Also joining the conversation is Tom Jones, Executive Director of Keeneland Concours, who gives us the inside scoop on this year’s must-see displays, rare cars, and the story behind how Kaminkow’s Bond car became the centerpiece of the show. And to top...
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Octane FM - James Bond's Silver Ghost in a Tuxedo
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James Bond’s legendary Aston Martin DB5 takes center stage in this cinematic rock anthem. From machine guns to martinis, "Silver Ghost in a Tuxedo" captures the class, danger, and iconic cool of 007's most famous ride. Buckle up for a high-octane tribute to the ultimate spy car—sleek, silver, and shaken… not stirred. 🎤 Lyrics & Music by Octane FM 🎬 Inspired by Bond films from Goldfinger to No Time to Die 🎸 Style: Cinematic Rock / Spy Theme 👉 Subscribe for more automotive anthems 👉 Stream on all platforms soon #JamesBond #AstonMartinDB5 #007 #BondCar #OctaneFM...
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Octane FM - The French Don't Care
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Bienvenue to the quirkiest ride on the road! 🇫🇷🛞 "The French Don’t Care" is a comedic tribute to Citroën’s weird and wonderful world — where hydropneumatic suspensions, rotating headlights, and existential shrugs are just part of the charm. Whether you're a lover of 2CVs, DS models, or just appreciate a good accordion solo and some Gallic indifference, this one's for you. 💨 Expect poetry on wheels, a touch of chaos, and absolutely zero apologies. 🎶 “The horn honks Camembert, and the clutch’s not there…” 🧀🥖🚗 Hit play, sip something French, and embrace the...
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Octane FM - Hot Rod Roots (So-Cal Nights)
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🔥 Welcome to the birthplace of speed, chrome, and rebellion. 🔥 “Hot Rod Roots (So-Cal Nights)” is a high-octane tribute to the golden age of hot rodding in Southern California. From the dry lakebeds of El Mirage to the backstreets of Van Nuys, this track captures the spirit of a generation that lived for horsepower, moonlight drags, and the roar of a flathead V8. Whether you wrench in your garage or just love the smell of race gas in the morning, this one’s for the gearheads, greasers, and garage kings who made history on four wheels. 🎶 Crank it up, drop the clutch, and let the...
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374: Roaring Style - Ken Gross on the Golden Age of French Automobiles and Art
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Join The Collector Car Podcast for a special conversation with renowned automotive historian and curator Ken Gross as we explore “Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918-1939” exhibit at the Saint Louis Art Museum. This stunning showcase celebrates the luxurious, avant-garde world of 1930s French automobiles and the art, fashion, and innovation that defined the era. Ken takes us behind the scenes of this extraordinary exhibit, highlighting masterworks from Bugatti, Delahaye, Talbot-Lago, and Hispano-Suiza—cars as much at home in a museum as they were on the boulevards of...
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Octane FM - Gas Was A $1.09
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Take a trip down memory lane with "Gas Was One Dollar and Nine Cents" – the ultimate boomer anthem for anyone who remembers when fuel was cheap, cars were loud, and freedom came with a carburetor. This nostalgic tribute celebrates the golden era of V8s, T-tops, cassette tapes, and late-night cruises down Main Street. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, crank this one up and toast to the good old days when your wallet didn’t cry at the pump. 🎶 Subscribe for more car-themed songs and automotive nostalgia! 🎧 Listen on [Spotify/Apple Music link placeholder] 📻 More hits from...
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Octane FM - Rust Belt Romance
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This is Rust Belt Romance — a heart-pounding rock ballad about a love story between a devoted restorer and a rusted-out relic of the past. Set against the gritty backdrop of America’s industrial heartland, this song is a tribute to second chances, busted knuckles, and the beauty of bringing something broken back to life. From field-find to full revival, this anthem captures the soul of classic car lovers everywhere. 🎸 Stream it. Share it. Crank it up in the garage. 👉 Subscribe for more car-themed music from Octane FM! 🎧 Now streaming on all platforms. #RustBeltRomance #CarLoveSong...
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Octane FM - Surfboards & Woody Wagons
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Take a sun-soaked ride down the California coast with this retro beach rock anthem celebrating the golden age of surfboards, bonfires, and classic woody wagons. Whether you're waxin' your board or just dreamin' of endless summers, this tune brings the good vibes back to life. 🎶 Crank it up, feel the breeze, and let the waves take you away! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more vintage-inspired car and surf tunes! 🛻🏄♂️🎸 📀 Available now on Octane FM! #SurfboardsAndWoodyWagons #BeachRock #SurfMusic #WoodyWagon #ClassicCars #VintageVibes #EndlessSummer...
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373: Running the Concours Show Circuit with Jason Manns
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On this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I visit in Festus, Missouri—one of the nation’s premier restoration shops where history, horsepower, and hand-built craftsmanship collide. I sit down with Jason Manns to talk about some of the extraordinary projects currently in the shop, including a wild and rare Spohn-bodied custom, a restomodded 1970 Mustang Boss 429 with modern muscle under the hood, and a stunning prewar Bugatti receiving concours-level attention. Jason shares insights into what it takes to prepare a car for the elite concours circuit—from Pebble Beach to Amelia...
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Octane FM - Silver Pulse (Penske 963)
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Experience the futuristic fusion of speed, heritage, and sound in “Silver Pulse (Penske 963)” — a techno-inspired anthem dedicated to the one-of-one Porsche Nine Sixty-Three created for Roger Penske. This electrified tribute honors the legacy of the only road-legal silver Porsche Nine Seventeen and captures the pulse of performance, precision, and Porsche’s relentless pursuit of perfection. 🎧 Let the beat take you from pit lane to moonlight highways as the Silver Ghost rides again. 🔥 Inspired by: Porsche 963 One-Off Roger Penske's Legacy The road-legal Porsche 917 Le Mans...
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