{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"421: Driving the Future of Car Culture with RPM Foundation and Nick Ellis","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/421-driving-the-future-of-car-culture-with-rpm-foundation-and-nick-ellis","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/421_RPM.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"What happens when the next generation no longer knows how to restore, preserve, or even understand the cars we love? This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Nick Ellis of RPM Foundation to discuss one of the most important missions in the collector car world today: preserving the future of the hobby through education, apprenticeships, and hands on opportunities for young enthusiasts. We talk about the growing skills gap in the restoration world, why preserving automotive craftsmanship matters, and how RPM Foundation is connecting students with collectors, museums, and restoration shops before this knowledge disappears forever. If you care about the future of collector cars, concours preservation, vintage racing, restoration, or simply keeping automotive passion alive for the next generation, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Learn more at: https://www.rpm.foundation/ #CollectorCarPodcast #RPMFoundation #CollectorCars #CarCulture #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCars #CarRestoration #FutureCollectors #Concours #VintageCars #AutomotiveEducation #CarEnthusiast #RestorationShop #ClassicCarCommunity #NextGeneration 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. #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":72.2,"endTime":77.1,"type":"term","title":"suicide doors","url":"/glossary/suicide-doors","quote":"This thing is it's none of those honestly. 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