{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"417: Dream Corvettes, Smart Coverage, and Keep Cash or Crush with Adam Boca of NCM Insurance","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/417-dream-corvettes-smart-coverage-and-keep-cash-or-crush-with-adam-boca-of-ncm-insurance","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/417_adam_boca.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"What happens when you combine collector car insurance expertise with America's sports car? You get one seriously fun episode. I sit down with Adam Boca of NCM Insurance to break down what makes their company different in the collector car space and why having the right coverage matters more than ever in today's market. Then we shift gears into pure enthusiast mode. Adam and I each pick our dream Corvette from every generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, from the iconic C1 all the way to the modern C8. There are some obvious choices… and a few curveballs you won't see coming. We wrap things up with a high energy round of Keep Cash or Crush where the decisions get tougher and the opinions get louder. If you love Corvettes, collector car strategy, and a little friendly debate, this one's for you. Learn more about NCM Insurance at https://ncminsurance.com/ #Corvette #NCMInsurance #CollectorCars #CarPodcast #ClassicCars #DreamCars #CarEnthusiast #CarCommunity #KeepCashOrCrush #Automotive #CarCollectors #SportsCars #C1Corvette #C2Corvette #C3Corvette #C4Corvette #C5Corvette #C6Corvette #C7Corvette #C8Corvette Need help buying or selling your collector car? Contact Greg at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or collectorcarslimited@gmail.com. 🚗 Book Launch: The Enthusiast's Guide to Collector Cars Learn more and upcoming events: https://enthusiastsguide.thecollectorcarpodcast.com/ New episodes drop every Thursday. Listen on your favorite podcast platform. #collectorcars #thecollectorcarpodcast #classiccars #podcast   ABOUT 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  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Collector-Car-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJNDPB6  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2066df3-7acc-4c84-af8d-c76d29989ccb/the-collector-car-podcast  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/PC:26514 FOLLOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollectorCarPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorcarpodcast/"},"annotations":[{"startTime":9.32,"endTime":14.52,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Corvette","url":"/cars/chevrolet/corvette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/1978_Chevrolet_Corvette_C3_Silver_Anniversary_Edition_LCCS20.jpg","quote":"is about Corvettes when's the last time I talked about Corvette. 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The point here is that the 1983 design didn’t include a safety piece that later cars added to help protect you in a crash."}},{"startTime":830.0,"endTime":842.1,"type":"term","title":"bread box","url":"/glossary/bread-box","quote":"It was a flat dash. So the entire dash was flat and it has what we call a bread box on the passenger side. And so on the 84 and up to 89 Corvettes, there's this big bread box that says Corvette and it's almost, it's a crash pad.","canonicalId":"term:bread-box","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this discussion, “bread box” is the speaker’s nickname for a passenger-side dashboard impact-absorbing structure. They compare it to the later 1984–1989 Corvettes’ larger, labeled crash pad, which is intended to soften the blow if you hit the dash in a collision.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Bread box” is a nickname for a box-like safety structure on the passenger side of the dashboard. 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On some cars it didn’t work as smoothly as hoped, so owners sometimes had trouble with it."}},{"startTime":930.2,"endTime":937.2,"type":"concept","title":"tooling issues","url":"/glossary/tooling-issues","quote":"But there was definitely some tooling issues at the plant that delayed that production. [937.2s]  Wow. Okay. Yeah. So I, this, this feels really good.","canonicalId":"concept:tooling-issues","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tooling issues” refers to problems with the manufacturing equipment and production tooling needed to build a car. When a factory is switching over (new parts, new processes, or a new model year), delays can happen if the tooling isn’t ready or is misaligned.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tooling issues mean the factory’s production equipment wasn’t ready or didn’t work correctly during the changeover. 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They’re mostly about the classic style and sound."}},{"startTime":949.5,"endTime":954.1,"type":"term","title":"factory AC","url":"/glossary/factory-ac","quote":"my uncle has a 67 [949.5s]  Corvette, nothing real special, base engine, but it's got factory AC, side pipes, four speed, [954.1s]  and he bought it in 1974.","canonicalId":"term:factory-ac","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Factory AC” means the air-conditioning system was installed by the manufacturer (not added later). In collector circles, factory-installed A/C is often valued because it’s integrated with the original wiring, brackets, and controls.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Factory AC” means the car originally came with air conditioning from the factory. That usually makes it cleaner and more correct than an aftermarket add-on."}},{"startTime":949.5,"endTime":954.1,"type":"term","title":"four speed","url":"/glossary/four-speed","quote":"my uncle has a 67 [949.5s]  Corvette, nothing real special, base engine, but it's got factory AC, side pipes, four speed, [954.1s]  and he bought it in 1974.","canonicalId":"term:four-speed","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Four speed” refers to a four-gear manual transmission (or a four-speed gearbox configuration). In classic performance cars, the number of gears affects how the engine stays in its power band and how the car feels during acceleration and cruising.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Four speed” means the car has a transmission with four forward gears. 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People usually bring it up because it’s a key part of what makes certain classic Corvettes special."}},{"startTime":1094.86,"endTime":1099.46,"type":"car","title":"Kia Stinger","url":"/cars/kia/stinger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/2018_Kia_Stinger_%28Australia%29_front_view.jpg","quote":"...oing to go with the big block because I like  the Stinger hood. I'm going to go with the coupe, but I'm not...","canonicalId":"car:kia:stinger","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Kia Stinger is a performance-oriented four-door coupe-style sedan that was designed to deliver a sporty look and driving feel. In the podcast context, it’s mentioned alongside “big block” and hood talk, which points to how enthusiasts customize or build around its styling and engine bay. 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