371: Rolling History - The Collectors and Classics of Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance
Release Date: 06/12/2025
383: Monterey Auction Madness: RM Sotheby’s Leads the Charge
The Collector Car Podcast
Monterey Car Week 2025 delivered another unforgettable round of collector car auctions, with record-setting results across the board. In this episode, Greg kicks things off with RM Sotheby’s headline-making $26M Ferrari Daytona SP3 sale and their $165M weekend total before diving into Gooding & Christie’s $25.3M Ferrari California Spider, Bonhams’ Bugatti hypercar showcase led by the $8.6M Divo, and Broad Arrow’s diverse mix of Maseratis, Koenigseggs, and JDM legends. From world records to shifting market trends, this recap highlights which cars surprised, which marques dominated,...
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382: From Ferraris to Wienermobiles - Stories from the Hillsborough Concours
The Collector Car Podcast
Join me on The Collector Car Podcast as I sit down with some of the passionate participants from the Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance. We dive deep into the stories behind some truly incredible cars, including a well loved Ferrari 330 GTC, a stunning 1973 BMW 3.0 CS, an ultra-rare Spyker, a tastefully restomodded 1954 Cadillac convertible, and so much more. From concours-level originality to creative modern builds, these owner stories capture the heart of why we collect, preserve, and celebrate these automotive icons. New episodes featuring these conversations are rolling out soon —...
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381: Shelby Legends at The Quail
The Collector Car Podcast
Monterey Car Week is always full of incredible stories, and this year I captured four of the best at The Quail. In this episode, these include: Craig Jackson – to dive into the legend of Big Red, the infamous Shelby that became a symbol of speed and rebellion. Brian Styles – who shares the fascinating history of the only 1967 Shelby convertible ever built, a true one-off that rewrote the Shelby story. Vern Estes – who brings his expertise on the ultra-rare 1965 GT350R, the competition-bred Shelbys that cemented Carroll Shelby’s racing legacy. From one-offs to race cars, each of...
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380: Concours from Coast to Coast with Bill Rothermel
The Collector Car Podcast
🎙 "Concours from Coast to Coast with Bill Rothermel” This week, I sit down with Bill Rothermel, one of the most recognizable voices in the concours world. As the master of ceremonies for prestigious automotive events from Pebble Beach to Amelia Island, Bill has seen it all — the breathtaking classics, the nail-biting judging moments, and the behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. We discuss how he prepares for each show, the art of keeping an audience engaged, and his most memorable moments calling Best of Show winners. Plus, Bill shares his insight on what makes a...
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Octane FM - Concours from Coast to Coast
The Collector Car Podcast
"Concours from Coast to Coast" is a fun, swing-inspired anthem celebrating the glamour, chrome, and occasional chaos of being the MC at America’s most prestigious car shows. From Pebble Beach to Florida’s shore, it’s a musical joyride through dawn patrols, champagne toasts, and the roar of Best of Show winners. Whether you’re a concours regular, a classic car fanatic, or just love a good story set to music, this one’s for you. 🎶 Song Theme: The life of a concours master of ceremonies — tuxedo, microphone, and the best seat in the house for automotive history. 🏆 Style: Playful...
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379: Monterey Magic – Inside RM Sotheby’s Epic 2025 Sale
The Collector Car Podcast
🎙️ New Episode: Monterey Magic – Inside RM Sotheby’s Epic 2025 Sale Buckle up—this episode is all about the hottest collector cars on the planet as we dive into RM Sotheby’s jaw-dropping 2025 Monterey lineup. From the ultra-exclusive Sotheby’s Sealed McLaren F1 to the stunning Giallo Modena Ferrari F50 gracing this year’s cover, this sale isn’t just big—it’s historic. We’ll walk you through the star-studded docket featuring legendary Ferraris, iconic Lamborghinis, rare Porsches, and unexpected showstoppers. Whether you're a serious bidder or a dreamer with a wish list,...
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Octane FM - Monterey Chrome
The Collector Car Podcast
🎵 Monterey Chrome | The Ultimate Monterey Car Week Anthem 🚗💨 Experience the thrill, elegance, and adrenaline of Monterey Car Week with Monterey Chrome—an original song celebrating the greatest automotive spectacle on earth. From sunrise drives on 17-Mile Drive to million-dollar bids under the auction lights, this anthem captures the soul of the collector car world. Featuring classic Ferraris, elegant concours moments, and the fast-paced drama of the auction block, this is the official soundtrack to every enthusiast's dream week on the California coast. 🎧 Whether you're polishing...
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Octane FM: Golden Goat-The Original Owner’s Road Back Home
The Collector Car Podcast
🎧 Episode Description: What happens when you sell the car of your dreams… and spend the next forty years trying to get it back? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, we sit down with the original owner of a stunning 1967 Gold Pontiac GTO—a man who bought the car brand-new, sold it less than two years later, and never stopped searching. You’ll hear the full story: 🚗 How he chose the GTO off the lot in the summer of '67 💔 Why he had to let it go 🔍 The decades-long journey to find it again 🔧 The emotional moment he opened the garage door and saw it after all those...
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378: Golden Goat: The Original Owner’s Road Back Home
The Collector Car Podcast
🎧 Episode Description: What happens when you sell the car of your dreams… and spend the next forty years trying to get it back? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, we sit down with the original owner of a stunning 1967 Gold Pontiac GTO—a man who bought the car brand-new, sold it less than two years later, and never stopped searching. You’ll hear the full story: 🚗 How he chose the GTO off the lot in the summer of '67 💔 Why he had to let it go 🔍 The decades-long journey to find it again 🔧 The emotional moment he opened the garage door and saw it after all those...
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377: Montana LLCs & Million-Dollar Missteps with John Draneas
The Collector Car Podcast
What’s the real risk of registering your Ferrari or Bugatti under a Montana LLC? And how can you protect yourself when buying a multi-million-dollar classic with questionable provenance? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Greg Stanley sits down with collector car attorney and Sports Car Market columnist John Draneas to unpack the legal land mines that come with tax loopholes, LLCs, and authenticity claims. We cover: Why so many collectors flock to Montana—and what state tax authorities are doing about it Real-world examples of buyers losing millions on cars with faked...
info_outlineJoin me for a special episode of The Collector Car Podcast as we go behind the scenes at the 47th Annual Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance to uncover the remarkable stories behind some of this year’s most memorable entries.
First up is a true time capsule: an unrestored 1967 Pontiac GTO that still wears its original paint, interior, and even its factory-installed exhaust. We chat with the owner about how this muscle car survived the decades unmodified—and the joy of preserving history over polishing it.
Next, we step back into the elegance of the classic era with a stunning 1931 Packard 840 Individual Custom Eight Dietrich Convertible Sedan. Its caretaker shares how this pre-war masterpiece, one of the rare Dietrich-bodied Packards, was found, revived, and remains a rolling tribute to American coachbuilding excellence.
From timeless elegance to raw performance, we then meet the owner of a rare TVR Sagaris, a wild, hand-built British sports car that’s as exotic as it is misunderstood. Learn what it’s like to live with this fiberglass rocket and why it steals attention wherever it goes.
Finally, we hear the heartwarming story of a 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, still in the hands of the same family that bought it new. With tales of weddings, family road trips, and quiet Sunday drives, this Silver Cloud is more than a car—it’s a living heirloom.
🎧 Listen now to celebrate the passion, legacy, and love behind the world’s most cherished collector cars.
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