The Collector Car Podcast

This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I sit down with Porsche historian and author Jay Gillotti to talk about his newest book, Secret Spyder: The Porsche 936 Story . The Porsche 936 has always lived somewhat in the shadows of cars like the legendary 917 and the later 956 and 962, but its racing résumé deserves far more attention. We talk about why Porsche developed the 936, its connection to th...

Where is the collector car market today—and what does the data tell us about where it may be headed next? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , I'm joined by John Wiley, Hagerty's Director of Valuation Analytics , for a data-driven look at the current collector car marketplace. John walks us through a special market presentation that was originally presented to automotive industry insider...

Some podcast episodes have been years in the making. This one has been more like a lifetime. This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I finally sit down with my Uncle Jack to talk about the cars, stories and people that have been part of his life for more than 60 years. At the center of the story is his Anniversary Gold 1963 Chevrolet Impala , a car he has owned since 1966 . We also get into his l...

I caught up with  Donald Osborne in a pretty unique location for this episode—aboard the Porsche Club of America's Treffen at Sea cruise! Donald joins me to preview the 2026 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week , taking place October 1–4 in Newport, Rhode Island . We talk about what makes Audrain such a special week on the collector-car calendar, what's new for 2026, and some of the events enthus...

Broad Arrow Auctions is heading to Newport, Rhode Island, and this week I sit down with Harrison Platz for a preview of some of the cars crossing the block at The Audrain Auction on October 2, 2026 . We take a closer look at the consignments and talk about what makes some of these cars particularly interesting to collectors. The lineup covers an impressive amount of automotive history, from the sp...

This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I'm taking you along on something pretty special—a docent tour of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and a chance to hear the stories behind some of the most extraordinary automobiles on the field. We start with the spectacular Dubonnet Xenia , a car that looks futuristic today despite being created nearly 90 years ago, before moving to one of America's m...

This week on The Collector Car Podcast , we're back with more incredible cars, great stories and one spectacular failure in automotive valuation. We start at Concorso Italiano with an unrestored Ferrari 275 GTB , where Morgan and Nicholas from McPherson College join me for a closer look at what makes an original, unrestored Ferrari so special. The imperfections, finishes and evidence of its past a...

This week, I head to Savannah, Georgia, for a special tour of **The AutoBahn Speed Collection at Hagerty Garage + Social**—a fascinating collection that celebrates Porsche performance, history, and enthusiast culture. And this isn't just a room full of cars. Among the standouts are a 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster race car, a 1971 Porsche 914/6 GT Brumos Tribute, a 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo "Weissa...

Few names are more closely connected to Porsche motorsport than Hurley Haywood. In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with one of America's greatest racing drivers to talk about his remarkable career, his relationship with Porsche, and the cars and people that shaped his life behind the wheel. Hurley shares where his passion for racing began, what made Porsche race cars so speci...

For the first-ever Car Specialist Roundtable on The Collector Car Podcast , Greg Stanley sits down with three Broad Arrow Auctions specialists—Ramsey Potts, Harrison Platz, and Blake Wingrove—to break down the results from Monterey Car Week. And this isn't just about one auction. We're looking across all of the major Monterey auction houses to identify the sales, surprises, and trends that defined...

Monterey Car Week is here, and we're getting an up-close look at some of the standout cars crossing the block with Broad Arrow Auctions . In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , I'm joined by Broad Arrow experts to walk through an incredible mix of collector cars and discuss what makes each one special. We take a closer look at a stunning alloy-bodied Ferrari 275 GTB/4 , two highly desirabl...

Monterey Car Week is here, and with it comes one of the most exciting weeks in the collector car world. In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , we preview many of the headline cars expected to cross the auction block during Monterey Car Week, discussing the stories behind the consignments, current market trends, and the vehicles that could make the biggest headlines. Whether you're attendin...

What are the hottest collector cars in today's market—and more importantly, why ? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , Greg Stanley introduces the inaugural Collector Car Overall Momentum Index , a new quarterly report designed to identify the vehicles generating the most excitement across the collector car hobby. Unlike traditional price guides, the Overall Momentum Index combines Hager...

What does it take to restore one of the rarest and most historically significant Volkswagens ever built? In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , Greg Stanley sits down with Alexander Soultanis to explore the remarkable story behind the restoration of a 1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e —a fascinating vehicle that bridges the military Kübelwagen and the civilian Beetle during World War II. Alexander s...

Before Jonathan Ward became synonymous with ICON 4x4, he played an important role in the design development of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, helping shape one of the most recognizable modern off-road vehicles ever built. In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , Jonathan takes us back to those early days at Toyota's CALTY Design Research before sharing how that experience inspired the creation...

Australia has produced some of the toughest off-road vehicles, legendary V8 sedans, passionate enthusiasts, and one of the most unique automotive cultures in the world. In this episode, I sit down with Australian automotive journalist and four-wheel-drive expert Allan Whiting to explore what makes Australia's car scene so different from anywhere else. We discuss everything from the country's love...

Some of the most fascinating cars at a concours aren't always the ones drawing the biggest crowds. In this special episode of The Collector Car Podcast , I walk the show field at the EyesOn Design Concours d'Elegance, talking with passionate owners about the stories behind their remarkable automobiles. Featured interviews include: The incredibly rare 1990 Eunos Cosmos , one of the world's first pr...

What does it take to transform horsepower, history, and emotion into fine art? This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized automotive artist Shannon Fannin to discuss her unique journey from car enthusiast to acclaimed vehicle painter. Known for blending photorealism with abstract elements, Shannon's work captures everything from classic American iron and Eur...

Some of the greatest collector cars in the world are not hidden away in garages. They are driven, raced, and passionately enjoyed by the people who own them. This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I bring you a special series of conversations recorded at Velocity Invitational , where I sat down with collector car owners to hear the stories behind the machines. From rare race cars and historic sp...

Vintage trucks and classic SUVs are hotter than ever, but what does it take to turn an old workhorse into a world class custom build? This week on The CollectorCarPodcast.com , I sit down with Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage to talk about the booming market for custom vintage trucks and SUVs, the craftsmanship behind these builds, and why enthusiasts are falling in love with classic utility vehicl...

What is it really like behind the microphone at some of the biggest collector car auctions in the world? This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I sit down with Stephen Cox , longtime announcer with Mecum Auctions , to talk about the unforgettable cars, wild moments, celebrity appearances, and behind the scenes stories from years on the auction block. From muscle cars and American classics to mil...

What happens when the next generation no longer knows how to restore, preserve, or even understand the cars we love? This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I sit down with Nick Ellis of RPM Foundation to discuss one of the most important missions in the collector car world today: preserving the future of the hobby through education, apprenticeships, and hands on opportunities for young enthusias...

This week on the Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Jeff O'Neill to discuss how he transformed a passion for motorsports, wine, hospitality, and historic racing into one of the most exciting automotive events in the country: Velocity Invitational . Jeff shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching the event, the challenges of creating a world-class experience from scratch, and his vision fo...

This week on The Collector Car Podcast , I sit down with Peter Nam to discuss the philosophy, craftsmanship, and obsession behind Gunther Werks — the company redefining what an air-cooled Porsche can be. We dive into how the legendary 993-generation Porsche 911 became the foundation for one of the most respected reimagined sports cars in the world, blending modern engineering, carbon fiber constru...

What's really happening in today's collector car market? I sit down with Stewart Howden of Classic Auto Mall to break it all down—from shifting buyer behavior to which cars are gaining momentum (and which ones are quietly cooling off). We also go behind the scenes of Classic Auto Mall's unique consignment model, how they're navigating today's market dynamics, and what it takes to move inventory in...