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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Octane FM - He Bought It for the VIN
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This satirical anthem dives into the hilarious world of collector car purists—the folks who would rather have a rusty chassis with a matching VIN than a pristine driver with the wrong carburetor stamp. If you've ever obsessed over date codes, build sheets, or factory chalk marks… this one’s for you. 🔧 Whether you're a Corvette NCRS judge or just VIN-curious, this song celebrates (and roasts) the lengths some will go to preserve originality over driveability. 🎸 Like, comment, and subscribe for more car-themed songs from Octane FM! 👇 Drop your funniest VIN obsession story in the...
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Octane FM - Last Carb on Earth
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What happens when the world leaves you behind? "Last Carb on Earth" is a haunting dubstep ballad from the perspective of a forgotten carburetor in a world ruled by electronic fuel injection. This track blends mechanical nostalgia with emotional depth, heavy bass drops, and glitchy rhythms to tell a story of obsolescence, identity, and horsepower long past. 🔧 Crank the volume and honor the era of jets, chokes, and throttle plates. 🎧 Stream now and subscribe for more car-themed beats. 📼 Music by Octane FM – where combustion meets composition. #LastCarbOnEarth #DubstepBallad...
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Octane FM - Redline Valentine
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Buckle up for Redline Valentine — a high-octane love story that lives at 8,000 RPM. This intense rock anthem tells the tale of two souls colliding on the edge of control, where passion meets pavement and every heartbeat is a downshift. With roaring guitars, relentless drums, and a full-throttle hook, this is not your average valentine. 🔥 Turn it up. Hit the redline. Fall in love with speed. 🎧 Stream now and join the ride. #RedlineValentine #CarLoveSong #HighRPM #LoveAt8000RPM #RockAnthem #GearheadRomance #OctaneFM #DrivingSong #ValentinesRock #PetrolheadMusic #RedlineRomance...
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372: Jay Ward - Pixar's Car Guy, Hillsborough Judge & the Story Behind Cars
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In this special episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Pixar’s Jay Ward returns—not just as the man behind Cars, but as a guest judge at the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, one of the most prestigious collector car events on the West Coast. Host Greg Stanley chats with Jay about how the Cars franchise continues to bridge the gap between animation and authentic automotive passion. From his work developing iconic characters like Lightning McQueen and Doc Hudson to his personal love of vintage steel, Jay shares how real collector cars helped inspire the Pixar universe—and vice versa....
info_outlineWhat is the gift that keeps on giving? Horrible cars! Join Greg Stanley as he reviews the 25 worst cars of all time. There are some real surprises here so be sure to stay tune to the end to find out what graces the #1 spot. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Cars mentioned in this episode:
- 1977 Lincoln Versailles
- 1976 Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare
- 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
- 1990 Infiniti M30 Convertible
- 1996 Ford Taurus
- 1987 Cadillac Allante
- 1978 Fiat Strada/Ritmo
- 1975 AMC Pacer
- 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet
- 1982 Renault Fuego
- 1971 Ford Pinto
- 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
- 1974 Reliant Robin
- 1983 Renault Alliance
- 1917 Chevrolet Series D
- 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Diesel
- 1957 Trabant
- 1982 Cadillac Cimarron
- 1958 Edsel Corsair
- 2003 Saturn Ion
- 1971 Chevrolet Vega
- 1987 Yugo
- 1955 BMW Isetta
- 1974 Ford Mustang II
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek
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Join RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 years of insight and analytical experience to the collector car market. Greg interviews the experts, reviews market trends and even has some fun. Podcasts are posted every Thursday and available on Apple Podcast, GooglePlay, Spotify and wherever podcasts are found. See more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or contact Greg directly at [email protected]. Are you looking to consign at one of RM Sotheby's auctions? Email Greg at [email protected].
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