{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"418: Inside the Market with Stewart Howden of Classic Auto Mall","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/418-inside-the-market-with-stewart-howden-of-classic-auto-mall","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/418_Auto_Mall.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"What's really happening in today's collector car market? I sit down with Stewart Howden of Classic Auto Mall to break it all down—from shifting buyer behavior to which cars are gaining momentum (and which ones are quietly cooling off). We also go behind the scenes of Classic Auto Mall's unique consignment model, how they're navigating today's market dynamics, and what it takes to move inventory in a changing landscape. Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching the trends, this is a candid, insider look at where the collector car world is headed. #CollectorCars #ClassicCars #CarMarket #CarTrends #AutoIndustry #ClassicAutoMall #CarCollecting #MarketInsights #CarPodcast #TheCollectorCarPodcast Learn more at: https://www.classicautomall.com/ 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":4.7,"endTime":92.0,"type":"topic","title":"May the 7th car trivia","url":"/glossary/may-the-7th-car-trivia","quote":"Okay, before I get to my interview... I thought I would throw out some fun facts for May the 7th... 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It’s a piece of car-brand trivia about where Audi’s roots came from."}},{"startTime":55.66,"endTime":62.78,"type":"car","title":"Pontiac Fiero","url":"/cars/pontiac/fiero","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/1984_Pontiac_Fiero.jpg","quote":"In 1979, Stylist completed the full-size clay model of the Pontiac Fiero.","canonicalId":"car:pontiac:fiero","priority":0.3,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Pontiac Fiero is a mid-engine American sports car that became known for being an affordable, unusual layout choice for its era. Here, the episode mentions a 1979 full-size clay model, which highlights how car design prototypes were built before final tooling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pontiac Fiero was a quirky, mid-engine sports car from Pontiac. The host is pointing out that in 1979, designers built a full-size clay model of it—basically a life-size design prototype.","imageAttribution":"Jonrev at English Wikipedia (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":63.76,"endTime":67.48,"type":"car","title":"Lamborghini Cuntas","url":"/cars/lamborghini/countach","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/1990_Lamborghini_Countach.jpg","quote":"In 1990, the final Lamborghini Cuntas rolled off the line. It was a pro-red 25th anniversary edition.","canonicalId":"car:lamborghini:countach","priority":0.35,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Lamborghini Countach is one of the most iconic supercars from the 1970s–1990s, famous for its wedge shape and dramatic styling. The episode notes that the final Countach rolled off the line in 1990 as a 25th anniversary edition.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lamborghini Countach is a famous supercar. 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Their price guides are like reference charts that collectors use to estimate what cars are worth, and the host is using it to check trends."}},{"startTime":503.7,"endTime":513.7,"type":"car","title":"1956 or 1957 tri-five Chevy","url":"/cars/chevrolet/bel-air","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/1955-1957_Chevrolet_Bel_Air_in_the_SunRice_Festival_parade_in_Pine_Ave.jpg","quote":"Well, we're seeing, like you just said, I mean, we're seeing the prices start to go down a little bit, especially in fifties cars of 56 or seven tri-five Chevy.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:bel air","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tri-five” is the collector nickname for the 1955–1957 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 generation, known for its classic styling and huge parts/support ecosystem. 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The point here is that rare versions like this can be so in-demand that the price jumps quickly.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":594.4,"endTime":600.0,"type":"term","title":"one-of-fifty","url":"/glossary/one-of-fifty","quote":"We get, you know, the new one-of-ones or one-of-fifty, or we just had an M5 BMW Touring, a 2026, had 90 miles on it.","canonicalId":"term:one-of-fifty","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“One-of-fifty” describes a limited production run where only about 50 cars exist (or are allocated) in that specific configuration. Limited numbers can increase collector interest and pricing because the supply is capped.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “one-of-fifty” means only around 50 cars were made like that. 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It can mean something is worn or loose, and the fact it shows up only in certain weather can hint at how the parts behave under different conditions."}},{"startTime":1002.7,"endTime":1014.7,"type":"term","title":"upper control arm","url":"/glossary/upper-control-arm","quote":"Or something like that or a rust hole in the upper control arm or whatever. There's just so many things that we talk about that most places would never do.","canonicalId":"term:upper-control-arm","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The upper control arm is a suspension link that locates the wheel and helps control its movement and alignment. Rust or damage on an upper control arm can affect handling and can be a safety concern because it’s part of the car’s steering/suspension geometry.","simplifiedExplanation":"The upper control arm is part of the suspension that helps hold the wheel in the right position. 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It only works if the car details are trustworthy."}},{"startTime":1243.2,"endTime":1249.0,"type":"concept","title":"condition type inspections","url":"/glossary/condition-type-inspections","quote":"I mean, there's lots of inspection companies, the guys that do appraisals also do a condition type inspections that we have\n[1248.8s] guys who do, you know, drive train inspections","canonicalId":"concept:condition-type-inspections","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Condition type inspections are third-party checks focused on the car’s overall state—what’s worn, damaged, or not functioning as expected. In the segment, these inspections are positioned as a way to reduce uncertainty when buying online.","simplifiedExplanation":"A condition inspection is someone checking the car’s overall condition. 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People get interested in it because there are lots of different versions and ways to explore it. That’s why it can lead to “rabbit holes” in car collecting—lots of details to dig into.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":1388.7,"endTime":1392.6,"type":"concept","title":"rabbit hole","url":"/glossary/rabbit-hole","quote":"You know, there are so many things that so many kind of rabbit holes you can end up going down. Yeah, absolutely.","canonicalId":"concept:rabbit-hole","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “rabbit hole” is a metaphor for getting pulled into a deep, detailed topic where one question leads to many more. In car collecting, it often describes how researching a specific model or issue expands into related history, parts, and owner experiences.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “rabbit hole” means you start looking into one thing and then end up going much deeper than you planned. With cars, it’s like researching a model and then learning a whole bunch of related stuff."}},{"startTime":1392.56,"endTime":1397.24,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler PT Cruiser","url":"/cars/chrysler/pt-cruiser","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/06-08_Chrysler_PT_Cruiser.jpg","quote":"Yeah, absolutely. I mean, you know, I already had a PT cruiser rabbit hole. So","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:pt cruiser","priority":0.25,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a compact car known for its retro styling and cult following. In collector-car conversations, it often comes up because parts, trim levels, and common issues create a “rabbit hole” for owners and enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The PT Cruiser is a Chrysler model with a retro look. People get really into them—so much that learning about them can turn into a deep rabbit hole.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":1398.6,"endTime":1404.1,"type":"car","title":"Oldsmobile silhouette","url":"/cars/oldsmobile/silhouette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/%2797-%2700_Oldsmobile_Silhouette_4-Door.JPG","quote":"Hey, I had an Oldsmobile silhouette, which was the Cadillac of minivan. So, you know, there was a lot of people I know in the car world actually drive minivans","canonicalId":"car:oldsmobile:silhouette","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Oldsmobile Silhouette is a minivan from the brand’s lineup, notable here because it’s being used as an example of a “daily driver” that doesn’t fit the usual classic-car stereotype. 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They can work great, but when they need replacement, the parts can cost a lot more than normal brakes."}},{"startTime":1452.5,"endTime":1460.5,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes GLS 580","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/gls","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/2023_Mercedes-Benz_X167_DSC_8964.jpg","quote":"My daily driver, [1452.5s] what I drive the most is a, is a 2,023 GLS 580 Mercedes. That's my, really my wife's car, [1460.5s] but we practically go everywhere together anyway.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:gls 580","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes GLS 580 is a large luxury SUV with a high-output engine meant for comfortable, long-distance driving. In this segment it’s positioned as the speaker’s most-used daily vehicle, emphasizing how they balance collection cars with something practical.","simplifiedExplanation":"The GLS 580 is a big, luxury Mercedes SUV. 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I do a little game called keep cash or crush. I give you three cars, you pick one to keep forever, one to cash in. Yeah. And one to crush.","canonicalId":"term:keep-cash-or-crush","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Keep cash or crush” is a game format where a host presents three cars and the participant chooses one to keep forever, one to sell for cash, and one to destroy (“crush”). It’s a way to force quick value-and-preference decisions that mirror how collectors weigh rarity, desirability, and market liquidity.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Keep cash or crush” is a fun game where you’re given three cars and you must choose: one to keep, one to sell for money, and one to get rid of by crushing. It’s basically a test of what you’d really value most."}},{"startTime":1627.3,"endTime":1633.1,"type":"term","title":"number two cars","quote":"Now let's make the assumption these are all number two cars. Fair enough. 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