{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"406: From Barn Finds to Global Buyers with Alex Manos","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/406-from-barn-finds-to-global-buyers-with-alex-manos","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/406_Manos.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"Podcast Description: In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Alex Manos, founder of Beverly Hills Car Club, to talk about one of the most fascinating business models in the classic car world. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest classic car dealerships in the country, Alex shares how he built a global buying machine—acquiring everything from barn-find Jaguars and long-forgotten Ferraris to everyday classics that most dealers overlook. We dig into:   How Beverly Hills Car Club sources hundreds of cars annually   Why condition and presentation aren't always the priority   The truth about buying sight unseen   Trends he's seeing in international demand   What types of cars are getting harder to find   Advice for collectors looking to buy or sell in today's market   Alex operates at scale in a way few in our hobby do, and whether you agree with his model or not, you can't ignore the impact he's had on the collector car ecosystem. If you've ever wondered how large-volume classic car operations really work behind the scenes—this one's for you. Listen in for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about supply, demand, margins, and the global appetite for classic cars.  #CollectorCarPodcast #AlexManos #BeverlyHillsCarClub #ClassicCars #BarnFinds #CarCollector #CarDealerLife #CollectorCarMarket #VintageCars #AutomotiveEntrepreneur #CarFlipping #GlobalCarMarket 🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors A big thank you to the partners who help make the podcast possible:   Discover Once – Simplifying the way enthusiasts document, manage, and protect their collector cars 👉 https://www.discoveronce.com  NCM Insurance – Specialty insurance solutions built specifically for collector vehicles 👉 https://www.ncminsurance.com Metron Garage – Secure, climate-controlled collector car storage built for enthusiasts. 👉 http://www.metrongarage.com/  Please support the brands that support the collector car community. Do you need help buying or selling your collector car?  Contact Greg directly at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com,  GStanley@RMSothebys.com or Greg.Stanley@SothebysMotorsport.com. I know, that's a lot of emails but I answer them all...eventually:) A special thank you to our new sponsor, Discover Once, curators of one-of-a-kind automotive adventures you'll never experience twice. Learn more at discoveronce.com/muscle. And as always, huge thanks to RM Sotheby's for their continual support and for making so many of these automotive dreams possible. Listen to the \"Octane FM: Shift, Rev, Repeat\" album on Spotify! Stay connected with The Collector Car Podcast—find us on our Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or reach out to Greg directly via email. Join RM Sotheby's Car Specialist Greg Stanley as he brings over 25 years of experience and keen market analysis to the world of collector cars. Each week, Greg dives into market trends, interviews industry experts, and shares insights—with a little fun along the way. New episodes drop every Thursday and are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or email Greg at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com."},"annotations":[{"startTime":54.8,"endTime":66.4,"type":"concept","title":"New York to Paris auto race","url":"/glossary/new-york-to-paris-auto-race","quote":"Now in 1908, there was a New York to Paris race, the famously grueling New York to Paris auto race began in Times Square. 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