The Collector Car Podcast

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 Hagerty valuation trends, auction results, private-market activity, generational demand, and cultural relevance to identify the collector cars truly driving today's market.
Greg counts down the Top 20, discusses why the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari 288 GTO have become the biggest stories of 2026, examines the continued strength of the Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari F50, Lexus LFA, and Ferrari F430, and explains why these cars have become the market's momentum leaders.
He also introduces the new Value Momentum Index, highlighting collector cars that may offer the best combination of appreciation, affordability, and future upside—including several Ferraris, vintage trucks, American performance cars, and modern classics that deserve a closer look before everyone else catches on.
Whether you're an active collector, investor, enthusiast, or simply enjoy following the collector car market, this episode provides a data-driven look at where the hobby is headed and the trends shaping tomorrow's blue-chip automobiles.
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The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights.
With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence.
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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 shares the car's incredible history, the painstaking research required to authenticate its originality, the challenges of sourcing nearly impossible-to-find components, and the delicate balance between preservation and restoration. Along the way, you'll gain insight into the origins of what would eventually become one of the world's most recognizable automobiles and why surviving examples like this are so important to automotive history.
Whether you're a Volkswagen enthusiast, a restoration expert, or simply love uncovering the stories behind significant collector cars, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
In this episode:
The history of the 1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e
How the Type 82e connects the Kübelwagen and the Volkswagen Beetle
The research behind an authentic restoration
Finding rare, period-correct components
Preserving history while bringing a vehicle back to life
Why these cars matter in today's collector car market
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The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights.
With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence.
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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 of ICON 4x4. We dive into the philosophy behind ICON's legendary restorations and reimaginations, why craftsmanship still matters, how the company balances vintage character with modern engineering, and what exciting projects are currently in the works.
Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, classic truck collector, or simply appreciate world-class automotive design, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside one of the industry's most respected custom vehicle builders.
Learn more about ICON 4x4 at: https://www.icon4x4.com
Find J Ward Fashion at: https://campfirecoats.com/
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The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights.
With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence.
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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 affair with Holden and Ford, to the rise of utes, outback overlanding, diesel technology, and why Australians modify and use their vehicles differently than enthusiasts in the United States. Allan also shares fascinating stories from decades of testing vehicles across some of the harshest terrain on Earth and explains how Australia's unique geography has shaped its automotive identity.
Whether you're a fan of muscle cars, Land Cruisers, off-road adventures, or simply love learning how enthusiasts around the world enjoy their automobiles, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Listen, subscribe, and let us know what country you'd like us to explore next!
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The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights.
With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence.
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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 production cars equipped with GPS navigation and a twin-turbo three-rotor rotary engine.
A beautifully preserved 1968 Mercury Marquis, representing an era when American luxury was measured in chrome, comfort, and V8 power.
An you'll see an unforgettable Tucker 48, whose innovative engineering continues to inspire enthusiasts more than 75 years later.
Plus, we're launching a brand-new listener challenge: Guess That Growl! Test your automotive ears as we play an exhaust note and see if you can identify the collector car behind the sound. Play along and let us know how you did!
Whether you love American classics, rotary-powered rarities, or automotive history, there's something here for every enthusiast.
#CollectorCarPodcast #EyesOnDesign #EunosCosmos #MercuryMarquis #Tucker48 #GuessThatGrowl #ClassicCars #CollectorCars #CarPodcast #AutomotiveHistory #RotaryEngine #AmericanLuxury #ConcoursDElegance #CarCulture #CarEnthusiast
Need help buying or selling your collector car?
Contact Greg at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or collectorcarslimited@gmail.com.
🚗 Buy The Enthusiast's Guide To Collector Cars on Amazon
Buy an autographed copy at: https://enthusiastsguide.thecollectorcarpodcast.com/
New episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform.
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The Collector Car Podcast features expert interviews, great collections, and market insights.
With 25+ years of experience, Greg helps enthusiasts navigate the collector car world with confidence.
LISTEN
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/id1460713022
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