The Collector Car Podcast

Join RM Sotheby's President, Kenneth Ahn, and host Greg Stanley, as they review the impact Covid-19 has had on the collector car market and what it means for 2021. The mantra, "Never Waste a Good Crisis" can be seen in how RM Sotheby's reacted to the international pandemic and how it is shaping their vision for the future. Also, find out what car Ken had to buy from his childhood and which car he...

The Bugatti Chiron tearing down the Ehra-Lessien test track at 305 mph. Hypercars eclipsing 250 mph are a common occurrence today. But what was the fastest car in the 1920s? The 1930s? Listen in to hear the comprehensive list of the fastest car from every decade from 1880 to today. And, do you know which car maker owns top speed bragging rights for two decades in a row? Hint, they're from America:...

Would you pay $3,000,000 for a new $75,000 Corvette? Yeah, me neither. But Rick Hendrick of NASCAR fame recently did just that! Listen in as CPA Scott Ellsworth walks us through the math behind Hendrick's $3M Corvette whose proceeds benefited the Detroit Children's Fund. Learn more about the purchase here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christeague/2020/01/19/corvette-c8-vin-001-sells-for-3-million/...

Where's Paul Newman's 911S? What is going on with the Seinfeld Porsche lawsuit? What did the Bullitt Mustang sell for? The answers to these questions and many more from previous episodes will be covered on this episode of The Collector Car Podcast. And here is the link to the Caddy video! https://youtu.be/bicNw2ycPh8 The Collector Car Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sothe...

Mark Greene is my hero. He is one of the reasons The Collector Car Podcast exists. The consummate car guy and world-renowned creator and host of the Cars Yeah podcast joins me today to talk cars, podcasting and something called an Orange Crush. Also, find out which car he decides to Keep, Cash and Crush! Learn more about Mark at: www.carsyeah.com The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True...

For many years, Labor Day weekend was synonymous with the ACD Festival in Auburn, Indiana. This global celebration of Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs was sidelined this year because of Covid-19. However, that does not mean we cannot celebrate years past and look forward to 2021! Join Greg Stanley and ACD Festival's Executive Director Leslie Peel for a brief history of the festival and plans for its...

There are some amazing car collections coming to RM Auction's Auburn Fall sale. Join Greg Stanley and Collector Dave Leimbach as they walk us through some of the 65 cars Dave has consigned to sell Labor Day weekend. Dave's eclectic tastes range from 1940s Kustoms to 1960s Muscle Cars to the rarely seen nostalgic cars of the 1980s. There is something for everyone. Be sure to stay tuned to hear whic...

What do current market trends, recent sales results and demographics tell us about which cars are wise to buy now? Tune in today to hear which 15 or so cars Greg Stanley recommends you put in your garage ASAP. For entertainment purposes only:) The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sotheby's Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 years of insight and ana...

Join Greg Stanley and RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Evan Shone as we review some of our favorite cars in the SHIFT/Monterey Auction. Find out what's in Evan's garage and which car he decides to CRUSH in our Keep, Cash and Crush game! Bid now for your dream car at: https://rmsothebys.com/en/home/lots/mo20. The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sotheby's Consultan...

What are some of your favorite Monterey Memories this time of year? Audrain Auto Museum CEO Donald Osborne shares some of his favorites as well as his passion for all things automotive. He even shares his love for an American muscle car and we find out which historic, prewar Alfa he sends to the crusher in our Keep, Cash and Crush game! Learn more about Donald and the Audrain Auto Museum at www.ht...

What does ZR1 stand for? Why would you want a Superleggera or Quadrifoglio? Find out where the performance brand names come from on this episode of The Collector Car Podcast! 1LE, M, NISMO, TRD...it may be Greek to you now but you will be the expert at the end of this episode! The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sotheby's Consultant Greg Stanley as he applie...

Join Greg Stanley and professional photographer, Gary Kessler, to learn the top tips and tricks for shooting great pics of your ride. Gary reviews everything from car placement to interior tricks to the ideal time of day for photographing. Be sure to stay tuned to find out which car he Crushed in our Keep, Cash, Crush game. You can check out Gary's work at: https://www.kesslerphotography.com/home...

Greg and RM Sotheby's Car Specialist, Barney Ruprecht, review some of the offerings from the Open Roads, North America online only auction. We review Vettes, Jags, Cobras and more! And find out which car Barney decides to Crush in our Keep, Cash and Crush game. Learn more about the Open Roads, North America offerings, go to: https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0520 The Car Collector Podcast is the...

The National Corvette Museum's Director of Collections & Curator, Derek Moore, picks his Top 10 Corvettes of all time. Compare your list with his and tell us what he missed at GStanley@RMSothebys.com. Also, find out what special cars GM just delivered to the museum and which historic Corvette he Crushes! Learn more about the museum at: W: https://www.corvettemuseum.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.c...

Greg reviews all of the interesting cars coming up for sale during the July auctions from Barrett-Jackson, RM Sothebys, Mecum and Leake. Shelbys, Toyotas, Mercs and others are reviewed! Why is an 80s Toyota pickup on this episode's coverart? Listen in to find out. The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sotheby's Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 yea...

We all want to find the Cobra in the old barn right? Well rare and very expensive cars are still out there waiting to be found! Join Greg as he reviews the twenty cars that are worth over $1,000,000 that are still missing. The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusiast. Join RM Sotheby's Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 years of insight and analytical experience to...

We cover Fieros, Tauruses, Stout Scarabs, a buried Model T and Cobras that are hidden in plain sight! Join us as we talk to the Director of Collections, Jeremy Dimick, at the Detroit Historical Society...home of the infamous Detroit Bubble Cars! You can learn more about the Detroit Historical Society at: https://detroithistorical.org The Car Collector Podcast is the home for the True Auto Enthusia...

Join us as RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Alexander Weaver reviews his Top 10 Porsches of all time. Find out what he drives daily, his newest acquisition and how the Singer is a perfect amalgamation of two legendary models. Listen to Alexander agonize over which cars did not make the list and his answers to Keep, Cash and Crush! Yes, he crushes an iconic, air-cooled Porsche. Oh, the humanity of it al...

Which generation of Corvettes is growing in value? What are the top five gainers across all of the generations? What is going on with the C2 and C3 big blocks and any commemorative edition Corvette? Find out on this episode! A special thanks to Hagerty's Valuation Team for provide outstanding data for this podcast. You can learn more about them at: https://www.hagerty.com/ The Car Collector Podcas...

We're covering everything drifting in this episode with Haugen Racing's, Matt Haugen. Find out what cars make the best drifters. What modifications and parts are needed to drift and which car Matt picks to Keep, Cash and Crush! Find out more about Haugen Racing at: YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCktV9iZ_R2ivX-XCFH5pjKw W: https://www.haugenracing.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/haugenraci...

The goal of the Project 356 World Rally Tour is to race a Porsche 356 on every continent to raise awareness and financial support to fight child trafficking. To date, Renée has conquered North America (La Carrera Panamericana), Australia (Targa Tasmania), South America (Caminos Del Inca), Asia/Europe (Peking to Paris) and Africa (East Africa Safari Classic Rally). And her one-woman race, the Antar...

Join Greg Stanley and RM Car Specialist Ramsey Potts as they review many incredible cars from RM Sotheby's "Driving into Summer" event. Learn what it is like to be a Car Specialist for the world's largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles. Find out where Ramsey's passion for Volvos comes from and which car he decides to Keep, Cash and Crush! Check out the "Driving into Summer" event...

THE Cobra that started the Ford vs. Ferrari war, the first FIA Cobra Roadster, Ken Miles' Le Man winning GT40 and his USRRC Cobra! These incredible cars must be spread across private collections all over the world right? Wrong! They, and many more significant Shelbys, can be found at the Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about this amazing collection from its President, S...

What are Concours Judging rules? What collector car did Bill call "butt-ugly"? And which celebrity did he give his seat too during an auction? These are just a few questions we'll answer in this episode! Bill Rothermel is heavily involved in the collector car world in many ways. He is on the AACA Museum's Board of Directors and active in many Concours shows including the Elegance at Hershey, Boca...

When you've restored rare racing Porsches for Jerry Seinfeld and Nick Mason, you are one of the best in the business. Dale Oakes opened Euro Classics in 1999 to preserve and maintain European sports cars...and maybe even race a few of them. Find out more about Dale, what's in his garage and which car he decides to Crush in our Keep, Cash and Crush game! Hint...it's not made in the U.S. of A. Learn...