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 st...

🎧 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...

🎧 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...

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...

Join me for a one-of-a-kind walking tour through the Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance , where stunning classic cars and vintage wooden boats share the spotlight on the waterfront grounds of Seabrook, Texas. In this episode, I chat with passionate participants, including the daughter of Jack Griffith, who proudly shares the legacy of her father and the TVR Griffith she brought to the show. We als...

This week, Greg Stanley sits down with Joe Kaminkow , legendary game designer and lifelong car enthusiast, to discuss his incredible tribute to 007 —a newly created James Bond Aston Martin DB5 . Painstakingly detailed and packed with authentic gadgets, this custom-built icon will be showcased at this year's Keeneland Concours d'Elegance . Also joining the conversation is Tom Jones , Executive Dire...

James Bond's legendary Aston Martin DB5 takes center stage in this cinematic rock anthem. From machine guns to martinis, "Silver Ghost in a Tuxedo" captures the class, danger, and iconic cool of 007's most famous ride. Buckle up for a high-octane tribute to the ultimate spy car—sleek, silver, and shaken… not stirred. 🎤 Lyrics & Music by Octane FM 🎬 Inspired by Bond films from Goldfinger to No Ti...

Bienvenue to the quirkiest ride on the road! 🇫🇷🛞 "The French Don't Care" is a comedic tribute to Citroën's weird and wonderful world — where hydropneumatic suspensions, rotating headlights, and existential shrugs are just part of the charm. Whether you're a lover of 2CVs, DS models, or just appreciate a good accordion solo and some Gallic indifference, this one's for you. 💨 Expect poetry on whee...

🔥 Welcome to the birthplace of speed, chrome, and rebellion. 🔥 "Hot Rod Roots (So-Cal Nights)" is a high-octane tribute to the golden age of hot rodding in Southern California. From the dry lakebeds of El Mirage to the backstreets of Van Nuys, this track captures the spirit of a generation that lived for horsepower, moonlight drags, and the roar of a flathead V8. Whether you wrench in your garag...

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 u...

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 goo...

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 vin...

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...

On this episode of The Collector Car Podcast , I visit Manns Restoration 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 m...

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...

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...

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...

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. 🎧 St...

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...

Did Cars from Pixar ignite your passion for automobiles? You're not alone. "Lightning Lit the Spark" is a heartfelt tribute to the film that turned bedroom floors into racetracks and diecast cars into lifelong obsessions. From Radiator Springs to real-life racetracks, this song celebrates the journey of every kid who fell in love with cars because of Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Mater, and the c...

Buckle up for the tiniest joyride of your life! 🚗💨 "Kawaii Kei Car" is a funny and adorable tribute to Japan's beloved kei cars — those pint-sized legends that rule the streets with charm, style, and just enough horsepower to make your grandma smile. From Tokyo alleyways to Osaka highways, this song celebrates the big heart in a small frame. 💕 🎶 Whether you drive a Suzuki Cappuccino, Honda Bea...

This song pays tribute to the legendary trio of hybrid hypercars that redefined automotive performance: the Ferrari LaFerrari, McLaren P1, and Porsche 918 Spyder. Each brought its own vision of speed, technology, and style—combustion meets electric fury, and the result was nothing short of iconic. 🎸 Turn it up and relive the glory of the ultimate hypercar trifecta. Whether you're a Ferrari fan, a...

What starts as a quiet country drive turns into the discovery of a lifetime in "The Million-Dollar Barn Find" — a dramatic, heartfelt ballad about uncovering a forgotten classic car buried in time. Inspired by true stories from the collector car world, this song captures the thrill, mystery, and emotion of stumbling upon automotive gold beneath layers of dust and history. Whether you're a gearhead...

Join 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...

What do a propeller-powered car, a three-wheeled French oddity, and a Czech aerodynamic marvel have in common? They all live under one roof at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville—and today, we're joined by the man behind it all: Jeff Lane. As this year's Featured Collector at the Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance, Jeff takes us inside his world of weird and wonderful vehicles. From amphibious cars to...