The Collector Car Podcast

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146: Trending Cars, Available Today - Open Roads, August Jul 29, 2021

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Car Specialist Ramsey Potts and Greg Stanley are at it again and review a handful of special cars that are available during RM Sotheby's Open Roads, August online auction. You can learn more and sign up to bid by visiting RM Sotheby's Open Roads, August.

Cars mentioned in this episode:

04:07 – 1972 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 V8S Roadster by Beacham
09:08 - 1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 4.2-Litre Roadster
13:25 - 1964 Porsche 356 C 'Outlaw'
16:50 - 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Cabriolet
19:07 - 1990 Land Rover Defender 110
22:02 - 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi
24:13 - 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 E 4.2 AMG Series III
24:52 – 1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 GT 'Double Bubble' Zagato
31:12 - Porsche 550 Spider
32:18 - 1966 Shelby GT350 Carryover
32:56 - 1965 Shelby GT350 R Model
32:59 - 1966 Shelby GT350 Convertibles
33:12 - 1965 Shelby GT350
34:06 - Ramsey's "Sneaky 5" and his "Monterey Hacks"!

Join RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Consultant Greg Stanley as he applies over 25 years of insight and analytical experience to the collector car market. Greg interviews the experts, reviews market trends and even has some fun. Podcasts are posted every Thursday and available on Apple Podcast, GooglePlay, Spotify and wherever podcasts are found. See more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or contact Greg directly at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com. Are you looking to consign at one of RM Sotheby's auctions? Email Greg at GStanley@RMSothebys.com.

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145: Today in Automotive History - July 29th Jul 29, 2021

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What significant events occurred on this day, July 29th, in automotive history? Tune in to find out!

Cars and people mentioned in this episode:

00:09 - Automobile Club of America & Locomobile
00:16 - Buick Motor Company & Cadillac Motor Company
00:33 - Marmon 34
00:52 - Mercedes & Auto Union
01:19 - AAA Sprint Car Championship
01:38 - BMW AG
01:51 - Charlotte Motor Speedway
02:05 - Bob Dylan
02:14 - Formula 1 West Germany
02:19 - McLaren MP4/5B
02:30 - Ford's 1,000,000 Milestone
02:36 - British Conservative Party
02:43 - Power Slide Record
03:04 - Toyota's 10,000,000 Milestone
03:59 - Tony Stewart
04:03 - Juan Pablo Montoya
04:19 - President Barak Obama

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Greg uses Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

144: 10 Incredible Cars from The Newport Car Museum Jul 22, 2021

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Gunther Beurman shares his private collection of 85+ automobiles with auto enthusiast of all ages at the Newport Car Museum. The museum focuses on seven decades of modern industrial automotive design and celebrates cars as works of art. From the 1950s to the present, separate exhibits of Ford/Shelby Cars, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, Muscle Cars and Mopars have been carefully curated to appeal to men as well as women and to all generations, from grandparents to parents to children. Learn more about this wonderful collection at Newport Car Museum.

The cars mentioned in this episode:

03:21 - Packard
03:29 - Mercedes Gullwing
10:03 - 1954 Kaiser Darrin
11:43 - 1965 Shelby AC Cobra 427 S/C
12:27 - 1979 Porsche 911 930
13:37 - 1989 Lamborghini Countach
15:00 - 1993 Jaguar XJ220
16:12 - 2015 Porsche 918
18:29 - 2019 Corvette ZR-1
19:54 - 1965 Shelby GT350R & 2015 Shelby GT350R
21:27 - 1965 Ford Mustang Hi-Po Convertible
27:01 - 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
27:07 - 2005 Ford GT
27:12 - 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible

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Greg uses Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

143: Today in Automotive History - July 22nd Jul 22, 2021

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What significant events occurred on this day, July 22nd, in automotive history? Tune in to find out!

Cars and people mentioned in this episode:

Reed Steam
1894 Peugeot
1904 Studebaker
Fisher Body Company
Charles F. Kettering and Edward A. Deeds
General Motors Truck Company
GMC Truck
T. Keller
Duesenberg 'Morning Meteor'
Davis Motor Car Company
Willys-Overland Company Jeepster
The first Ford Edsel
Maserati Birdcage
Porsche RSK
Ford Cortina
Ford Orion and the Ford Escort
United Auto Workers (UAW)
Lotus Evora and Lotus Elise

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Greg uses Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

142: The Lewis Hamilton GP Winning McLaren Jul 15, 2021

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RM Sotheby's Car Specialist, Felix Archer, reviews the importance of Lewis Hamilton's GP Winning McLaren that is coming up for auction at the British Grand Prix on July 17th. Learn about its history, the secret modification that had F1 drivers steering with one hand at over 200 mph and more. Be sure to check out the auction at RM Sotheby's.

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Greg uses the Sports Car Market and Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

141: Today in Automotive History - July 15th Jul 15, 2021

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What significant events occurred on this day, July 15th, in automotive history? Tune in to find out!

Cars and people mentioned in this episode:

00:09 - Ford Model A
00:34 - Bonnor Touring Car
00:51 - Ford Model T
00:53 - Audi & Horch
01:08 - Dodge Incorporated
01:21 - Dodge Military Vehicles
01:28 - Alternative Fuels
01:39 - Dodge 4-Door Saloon
01:47 - Mercedes Benz SS
01:59 - Indianapolis 500
02:24 - Peugeot
02:34 - Ford Edsel
02:46 - John Lennon
03:00 - Jaguar Mark II Saloon
03:21 - International Truck
03:33 - Cadillac Allante
03:42 - 1,000,000 Porsche
03:49 - Aerosmith
04:05 - Mercedes McLaren SLR
04:20 - Jaguar, Tata and the X-Type
04:32 - MG6
04:45 - Rover 75
04:47 - Nissan and Datsun
05:07 - Toyota GT86

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Greg uses the Sports Car Market and Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

140: Ken Gross' Ultimate Garage Jul 08, 2021

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Ken Gross is the Ultimate Auto Enthusiast. He has been the Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum, a Guest Curator for thirteen highly-acclaimed exhibitions of extraordinary automobiles and motorcycles in fine art museums, he is an Author of 24 automotive books, a Concours Judge and an all around Great Guy. Ken's extensive history in the automotive world makes picking just 10 cars for his Ultimate Garage one of the most fascinating exercises we have had the pleasure of conducting. Join Ken and Greg as we learn what those ten cars are and where each one is today. Ken gets VERY specific with his picks!

Cars in this episode:

04:22 - Mercer Raceabout Type 35C
06:40 - 1935 Duesenberg SSJ
08:05 - 1965 Ferrari 275GTB Pininfarina Prototipo
09:55 - 1934 Packard Individual Custom Dietrich coupe
11:05 - 1937 Delahaye 135MS roadster by Figoni and Falashi
14:25 - 1963 Ferrari 250GT Short-Wheelbase Berlinetta
16:26 - 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C-SS by Figoni
17:39 - 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
21:16 - 1926 Bugatti Phillips Special
22:40 - 1958 Porsche Carrera Speedster

Please support our sponsors: RM Sotheby's, Hagerty, Metron Garage, Euro Classics and Pioneer Electronics.

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Greg uses the Sports Car Market and Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

139: Today in Automotive History - July 8th Jul 08, 2021

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What significant events occurred on this day, July 8th, in automotive history? Tune in to find out!

Cars mentioned in this episode:

00:46 - Klink Motor Car Manufacturing
00:55 - American Motors
01:38 - Miller Manufacturing Company
02:32 - Porsche 804
02:52 - Rover CityRover
03:10 - BMW Mini
03:28 - Jensen Motors
04:19 - MG Rover Group
04:42 - Suzuki Motor Corporation

Please support our sponsors: RM Sotheby's, Hagerty, Metron Garage, Euro Classics and Pioneer Electronics.

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Greg uses the Sports Car Market and Hagerty Valuation Guide for sourcing automotive insights, trends and data points.

138: The Harrah Sale with Hagerty Insider Ken Gross Jul 01, 2021

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Listen in as Ken Gross take us beyond his Hagerty Insider's three-part article, "The Oral History of the Harrah's Auction". Greg and Ken discuss Harrah's passion for automobiles and how the liquidation of his legendary collection paved the way for the collector car auction industry as we know it today.

Cars in this episode: