400: Announcing The Enthusiastâs Guide to Collector Cars
The Collector Car Podcast
This episode of The Collector Car Podcast marks a big personal milestone as I officially announce my upcoming book, . I share the inspiration behind the project, why I felt this book needed to exist, and who itâs written forâfrom first-time enthusiasts to seasoned collectors. I also highlight the incredible group of contributors who helped shape the book, including respected voices from across the automotive, motorsports, museum, and collector communities. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how the book came together and why itâs ultimately about one simple idea: why cars...
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399: Inside the Snake Pit: A Shelby Cobra Walk-Through with Lynn Park
The Collector Car Podcast
In this special walk-and-talk episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Iâm joined by Lynn Park as we move through his incredible Shelby Cobra collection. Recorded on location, the conversation unfolds car by carâcovering history, originality, racing lineage, and what separates truly special Cobras from the rest. As we walk, Lynn shares insights gained from years of collecting, restoring, and living with these cars, offering perspective you only get from hands-on experience. This episode is less about specs and more about stories, stewardship, and why Cobras continue to sit at the very top of...
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398: From SEMA to the Speedway: Mike Spagnola on the Future of Performance
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Recorded live at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, this episode of The Collector Car Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Mike Spagnola, President & CEO of SEMA, on why PRI remains vital to the performance and racing world, how advocacy protects enthusiast culture, and what the future holds for the next generation of car people. In the second part of the episode, Iâm joined by Kevin Darwish of Lost Angels Career Center to discuss the incredible Camaro drift car on display at PRIâdesigned and built by students. Itâs a powerful example of how education, mentorship, and hands-on...
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397: Matthew DâAndria (âMotoratorâ) on Fox Bodies, XJ220s & the Future of Collector Cars
The Collector Car Podcast
In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Iâm joined by automotive enthusiast, broadcaster, and all-around car guy Matthew âMotoratorâ DâAndria for a wide-ranging conversation on some of todayâs most compelling collector car topics. We kick things off with the Fox-body Mustangâwhy these once-overlooked 5.0 cars are finally getting respect, which trims and options collectors are chasing, and what separates a smart buy from a future headache. From there, we head to the opposite end of the spectrum with the Jaguar XJ220. We break down its misunderstood origin story, the...
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396: Inside Todayâs Collector Car Market with Dave Kinney
The Collector Car Podcast
In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with noted appraiser and Hagerty Price Guide founder Dave Kinney to unpack whatâs really happening in todayâs collector car market. We dig into the latest valuation trends across classics, muscle cars, modern exotics, and emerging ânext-genâ collectiblesâand why some segments are softening while others are catching fire. Dave and I talk about how interest rates, global events, and shifting demographics are shaping prices, plus the surprising rise of younger enthusiasts chasing everything from JDM icons to early Brass...
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395: Colorful Stories from the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
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This week, Iâm taking you inside the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals â the most vibrant, personality-packed show on the calendar. From rare option combinations to one-owner time capsules and the people whoâve preserved them, MCACN never disappoints. Weâll kick things off with the highest-optioned Hemi âCuda ever produced, a car so loaded it borders on mythical. Then we move to a completely unrestored 1967 Corvette, a survivor that still carries every factory quirk, fingerprint, and fastener from day one. And of course, the best part of MCACN is always the owners â the...
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394: Painting Legends with Automotive Artist Stewart Anstead
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On this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally acclaimed automotive artist Stewart Anstead â a creative force known for capturing the soul of motorsport through bold color, dynamic composition, and emotional storytelling. Stewart has painted everything from Formula One legends to endurance-racing icons, but heâs especially celebrated for his historic depictions of Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, and the Shelby American race cars that changed motorsport forever. His ability to blend accuracy, nostalgia, and artistic expression makes these works some of the most...
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393: The Hilton Head Concours: Racecars, Corvettes, Porsches & She-Crab Soup
The Collector Car Podcast
After a 19-hour travel day (and spending Halloween 30,000 feet above Manhattan), Greg and Jenni finally touched down in the Lowcountry for one of the most whispered-about events in the collector car world â the Hilton Head Island Concours dâElegance. In this episode, Greg recaps the weekend and shares interviews with some of the eventâs standout personalities and cars: Dale Critz â on his collection of historic racecars and what it takes to keep them on track and authentic. Kevin McKay â the Corvette restoration legend shares stories from his famous âautopsy partiesâ, where...
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392: What It Takes to Become a Concours Judge â with David Eichenbaum
The Collector Car Podcast
Ever wonder what it takes to become a concours judge at the worldâs most prestigious car shows? In this episode, Greg sits down with David Eichenbaum, a respected Ferrari expert and Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance judge, to pull back the curtain on the world of automotive judging. From the rigorous selection process and deep marque knowledge required to the fine art of evaluating authenticity, presentation, and preservation, David shares what separates a good car from a truly exceptional one on the show field. Hear firsthand stories from Pebble Beach, learn how judging criteria evolve...
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391: From Shelby to GumballâThe Art and Story of Ian Espich
The Collector Car Podcast
From being brought home in a 1966 Shelby GT350 to founding the , artist and Navy veteran has lived a life fueled by creativity and car culture. Host explores how his early days in his familyâs custom paint shop, his service in the U.S. Navy, and his lifelong passion for automobiles all merge on canvasâcelebrating speed, style, and soul. Website: https://www.gumball-gallery.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/gumball_gallery/ #CollectorCarPodcast #GumballGallery #AutomotiveArt #CarCulture #ShelbyGT350 Do you need help buying or selling your collector car? Contact Greg directly at...
info_outlineAre you looking for the next big thing in the collector car world? đđ¨ In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Greg Stanley dives into 15 undervalued classic and modern-era vehicles you can still buy before prices surge.
From turbocharged Porsches to forgotten luxury sedans and Japanese performance icons, we cover:
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Why each car is worth buying
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Known mechanical issues to watch for
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Original MSRP vs current market value
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Collector trends driving future appreciation
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your garage, this episode is packed with insight to help you make the smart investmentâand maybe even fall in love with a car youâve never considered.
đ§ What car would you add to the list? Comment below!
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