The Car Collector Podcast is the home for all Auto Enthusiasts. Join RM Sotheby's 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.
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400: Announcing The Enthusiast's Guide to Collector Cars
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25:19This episode of The Collector Car Podcast marks a big personal milestone as I officially announce my upcoming book, The Enthusiast's Guide to Collector Cars. I share the inspiration behind the project, why I felt this book needed to exist, and who it's written for—from first-time enthusiasts to seasoned collectors. I also highlight the incredible g…
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399: Inside the Snake Pit: A Shelby Cobra Walk-Through with Lynn Park
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50:15In this special walk-and-talk episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I'm joined by Lynn Park as we move through his incredible Shelby Cobra collection. Recorded on location, the conversation unfolds car by car—covering history, originality, racing lineage, and what separates truly special Cobras from the rest. As we walk, Lynn shares insights gained…
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398: From SEMA to the Speedway: Mike Spagnola on the Future of Performance
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35:21Recorded live at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, this episode of The Collector Car Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Mike Spagnola, President & CEO of SEMA, on why PRI remains vital to the performance and racing world, how advocacy protects enthusiast culture, and what the future holds for the next generation of car people. In the second…
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397: Matthew D'Andria ("Motorator") on Fox Bodies, XJ220s & the Future of Collector Cars
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1:11:58In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I'm joined by automotive enthusiast, broadcaster, and all-around car guy Matthew "Motorator" D'Andria for a wide-ranging conversation on some of today's most compelling collector car topics. We kick things off with the Fox-body Mustang—why these once-overlooked 5.0 cars are finally getting respect, whic…
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396: Inside Today's Collector Car Market with Dave Kinney
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36:05In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with noted appraiser and Hagerty Price Guide founder Dave Kinney to unpack what's really happening in today's collector car market. We dig into the latest valuation trends across classics, muscle cars, modern exotics, and emerging "next-gen" collectibles—and why some segments are softening wh…
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395: Colorful Stories from the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
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32:01This week, I'm taking you inside the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals — the most vibrant, personality-packed show on the calendar. From rare option combinations to one-owner time capsules and the people who've preserved them, MCACN never disappoints. We'll kick things off with the highest-optioned Hemi 'Cuda ever produced, a car so loaded it borde…
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394: Painting Legends with Automotive Artist Stewart Anstead
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44:18On this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally acclaimed automotive artist Stewart Anstead — a creative force known for capturing the soul of motorsport through bold color, dynamic composition, and emotional storytelling. Stewart has painted everything from Formula One legends to endurance-racing icons, but he's espec…
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393: The Hilton Head Concours: Racecars, Corvettes, Porsches & She-Crab Soup
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53:03After a 19-hour travel day (and spending Halloween 30,000 feet above Manhattan), Greg and Jenni finally touched down in the Lowcountry for one of the most whispered-about events in the collector car world — the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance. In this episode, Greg recaps the weekend and shares interviews with some of the event's standout pe…
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392: What It Takes to Become a Concours Judge – with David Eichenbaum
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25:35Ever wonder what it takes to become a concours judge at the world's most prestigious car shows? In this episode, Greg sits down with David Eichenbaum, a respected Ferrari expert and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance judge, to pull back the curtain on the world of automotive judging. From the rigorous selection process and deep marque knowledge requi…
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391: From Shelby to Gumball—The Art and Story of Ian Espich
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27:47From being brought home in a 1966 Shelby GT350 to founding the Gumball Gallery, artist and Navy veteran Ian Espich has lived a life fueled by creativity and car culture. Host Greg Stanley explores how his early days in his family's custom paint shop, his service in the U.S. Navy, and his lifelong passion for automobiles all merge on canvas—celebrat…
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In this episode, I sit down with Steve Purdy — writer, photographer, producer, and automotive historian — to discuss his stunning new art book, Mascots in Motion. This beautifully crafted coffee table book celebrates over 40 years of photographing the details of special cars and sharing their stories. Featuring more than 300 original images capture…
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389: Original Owners-From Ford's 428 CJ to Lotus' Final Esprit
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31:19Ever wonder what it's like to buy a dream car new—and still have it decades later? In this episode, Greg Stanley sits down with two remarkable enthusiasts who did just that. First up is Roger Parlett, original owner of a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback 428 Cobra Jet. As one of the Ford engineers who helped bring the 428 CJ to life, Roger offers a firsth…
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388: The Little Red D-Type and a Ringbrothers Masterpiece
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17:16This week, I'm back on the Monterey Peninsula for two of the most spectacular automotive events on earth—Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. I review one of the most talked-about cars on social media: the Jaguar XKD, known as the "Little Red D-Type" on Instagram—a car whose restoration and racing pedigree stoppe…
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387: Car Specialist Jake O'Gorman & RM Sotheby's Hershey Fall Sale
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28:03In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Jake O'Gorman, Car Specialist at RM Sotheby's, to talk about his journey into the collector car world and what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive industry. Jake shares how his passion for automobiles evolved into a career with the world's leading collector car auction house, …
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386: Heidi Mraz at Waterworks - When Car Culture Becomes Fine Art
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23:09This week I step inside Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury, NC to experience Heidi Mraz's immersive automotive art exhibit. Heidi transforms fragments—vintage brochures, race maps, workshop notes, paint chips—into large-scale portraits that feel alive with motion and memory. We talk process (from research to layering and collage), the stori…
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385: Built to Thrill - The Shelby Legacy with Gary Patterson
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54:23What does it take to preserve a legend like Shelby American while continuing to innovate for the next generation of drivers? In this very special episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Gary Patterson, President of Shelby American, to explore the full throttle story of America's most iconic performance brand. From working alongside Ca…
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384: How To Become A Car Specialist With RM Sotheby's President Gord Duff
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30:53What does it really take to become a Car Specialist at the world's leading collector car auction house? In this episode, I sit down with Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby's, to explore the skills, knowledge, and passion required to succeed in one of the most exciting careers in the automotive world. Gord shares his personal journey, offers insider…
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383: Monterey Auction Madness: RM Sotheby's Leads the Charge
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18:46Monterey 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' …
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382: From Ferraris to Wienermobiles - Stories from the Hillsborough Concours
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29:54Join 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 m…
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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 eve…
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380: Concours from Coast to Coast with Bill Rothermel
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34:09🎙 "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…
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"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 …
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🎵 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 col…
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379: Monterey Magic – Inside RM Sotheby's Epic 2025 Sale
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31:24🎙️ 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 jus…
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Octane FM: Golden Goat-The Original Owner's Road Back Home
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3:24🎧 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'…
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378: Golden Goat: The Original Owner's Road Back Home
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23:20🎧 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'…
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377: Montana LLCs & Million-Dollar Missteps with John Draneas
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46:50What'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 l…
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376: Walking the Docks and the Lawn – Keels & Wheels Concours d'Elegance
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1:01:09Join 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…
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375: James Bond is back at the Keeneland Concours d'Elegance
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30:59This 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 …
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Octane FM - James Bond's Silver Ghost in a Tuxedo
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3:40James 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 🎬…
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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 indiffere…
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🔥 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…
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374: Roaring Style - Ken Gross on the Golden Age of French Automobiles and Art
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27:29Join 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, a…
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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 wi…
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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 fo…
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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 rev…
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373: Running the Concours Show Circuit with Jason Manns
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36:25On 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, …
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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 …
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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 VI…
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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 lo…
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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…
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372: Jay Ward - Pixar's Car Guy, Hillsborough Judge & the Story Behind Cars
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51:06In 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 …
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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 …
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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. 💕 🎶 Wh…
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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 h…
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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 lay…
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371: Rolling History - The Collectors and Classics of Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance
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30:00Join 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 facto…
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370: Inside the Lane Motor Museum: Microcars, Innovation & the Cincinnati Concours
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29:31What 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 weir…
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Octane FM - Mercedes Black Series Unleashed!
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3:55A heavy metal tribute to the most savage machines Mercedes-Benz has ever created — the Black Series beasts. From the track to the street, this is raw power in musical form. Buckle up and let the AMG scream. 🎸 Crank the volume. Burn the road. Unleash the beast. 🎤 Inspired by the AMG GT Black Series, SLS Black Series, and C63 Black Series. 📀 Stream a…
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Take a joyride through the wonderfully weird world of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, Tennessee! From three-wheeled wonders to propeller-powered oddballs, this toe-tapping tune celebrates the most eccentric cars you've never heard of—but won't forget once you see them. This is for the dreamers, the tinkerers, and the collectors who know that we…
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