426: Hidden Gems at EyesOn Design Plus the Debut of Guess That Growl
About this episode
Experience the sights and sounds of the EyesOn Design show with host Greg Stanley. This episode debuts a fun new trivia segment, "Guess That Growl," challenging listeners to identify classic exhaust notes from a Duesenberg to a Pinto. On the show field, Greg interviews Myron, who just won best-in-class with his ultra-rare, triple-rotor JDM Eunos Cosmo. Later, Adam shares the story of his incredibly preserved, all-original 1968 Mercury Marquee found on Facebook Marketplace. It is a perfect mix of rare imports, classic American iron, and interactive car trivia.
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.
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Ford Broncos
"... Ward of Icon four by four fame the toyed FJs the Ford Broncos and such had a really fun time talking to him so ..."
The Ford Bronco is a classic, boxy utility vehicle made by Ford to drive on rough dirt roads and trails. It is highly sought after by collectors who love its vintage look and simple, rugged design.
The first-generation Ford Bronco, built from 1966 to 1977, is a legendary compact off-road vehicle celebrated for its rugged styling and utility. Companies like Icon 4x4 have popularized high-end resto-mods of these classic SUVs, combining vintage aesthetics with modern performance and chassis technology.
Marquis Mercury Marquee
"1934 Duesenberg model J a 1968 Mercury marquee a 1990s I'm not quite sure of the year but a"
The Mercury Marquis is a large, luxurious sedan made by Ford's upscale Mercury brand. It was built to offer a quiet, smooth, and comfortable ride with high-end features for its time.
The 1968 Mercury Marquis was introduced as the division's flagship full-size luxury model, offering premium styling, a plush interior, and a standard V8 engine. It shared its platform with the Ford LTD but featured unique styling cues like hidden headlights to justify its upscale positioning.
Ford Mustang
"...ne of those before and the last one's a 1966 Ford Mustang with a 427 engine So one of some of them will be ..."
The Ford Mustang is a famous American sporty car that first became popular in the 1960s. This specific version from 1966 has been modified with a much larger, more powerful engine than it originally came with.
The 1966 Ford Mustang is part of the highly successful first generation of Ford's iconic pony car, which defined an era of affordable American performance. While a 427 cubic-inch V8 was not a factory option for the 1966 Mustang, custom builds and restomods frequently swap this massive engine in for extreme power.
Ford Pinto
"And Then here are the cars the 72 Pinto the 34 Duesenberg 68 Mercury marquee the 90s Enos..."
The Ford Pinto is a small, budget-friendly car that Ford made in the 1970s to save gas. It is a simple hatchback designed for basic daily transportation.
The 1972 Ford Pinto was a highly popular subcompact car designed to compete with imported economy cars during the 1970s fuel crisis. While it sold in massive numbers due to its low price and fuel efficiency, its legacy was later marred by safety controversies surrounding its rear-mounted fuel tank.
JDM
"Okay, we have previous podcast guests expert author JDM expert contributor to the enthusiast guy to collect the cars all around great guy Myron."
An acronym that stands for 'Japanese Domestic Market.' It refers to cars that were built specifically to be sold and driven in Japan, which car enthusiasts in other countries love to import.
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market, referring to vehicles and parts designed and sold specifically for the Japanese market. These vehicles often differ from export models due to unique Japanese regulations, styling preferences, and the requirement for right-hand drive.
Eunos Cosmo
"I'm like I have no idea what I'm looking at you said I'm bringing the Cosmo I'm like Mazda and no, so tell us what are we looking at here? No, but yes, you know, it was a brand that Mazda..."
A rare, high-tech luxury coupe made by Mazda's upscale division in Japan during the 1990s. It used a unique spinning 'rotary' engine instead of normal pistons and was the first car in the world to come with a built-in GPS navigation screen.
The Eunos Cosmo is a high-end luxury coupe sold exclusively in Japan under Mazda's experimental Eunos luxury brand. It is legendary in the automotive world for being the only production car ever powered by a triple-rotor Wankel rotary engine (the 20B-REW) and the first production car to feature a built-in GPS navigation system.
Wankel engine
"The only car ever built with a triple rotor Wanko engine so it's got three rotors and twin sequential turbo chargers."
A unique type of engine that uses spinning triangular rotors instead of pistons moving up and down. It is very smooth and can rev very high, but burns more oil and fuel than a standard engine.
A Wankel engine is a type of internal combustion engine that uses a triangular rotor spinning inside an oval chamber instead of reciprocating pistons. Developed by Felix Wankel, it is known for high revs, smooth power delivery, and compact size, but suffers from poor thermal efficiency and high oil consumption.
Toyota A90
"The other thing I love about every time I visit you is what's the newest car? You're currently driving. Yeah, so the latest it's oh, you know, we just bought a 2000 which this is a 90 We just bought a 2000 will be I which is a car that my wife saw in the Toyota Museum about a year and a half ago"
The Toyota Supra is a modern, two-door sports car built for speed and sharp handling. It is made by the Japanese company Toyota in partnership with BMW to deliver high performance.
The fifth-generation Toyota Supra (A90), introduced in 2019 and co-developed with BMW, represents the modern revival of Toyota's flagship sports car. It features a turbocharged inline-six engine, sharp handling, and a driver-focused cockpit, making it a popular choice for modern sports car enthusiasts.
Toyota WiLL Vi
"We just bought a 2000 will be I which is a car that my wife saw in the Toyota Museum about a year and a half ago. She asked me why we didn't have one that just became legal legal to import."
A small, strange-looking Japanese car from the early 2000s with a rear window that slants inward instead of outward. It was designed to look like a modern-day horse carriage to appeal to younger buyers.
The Toyota WiLL Vi is a quirky, retro-styled subcompact car produced for the Japanese market as part of a multi-brand youth marketing project in the early 2000s. It is famous for its unusual styling, most notably a reverse-rake rear window reminiscent of mid-century microcars.
1968 Mercury Marquis
"So this is my 68 Mercury marquee that I've had for probably about seven years or so. Now interesting car you're a younger guy. This is a 68 two-door bench seat. What drew you to this particular car?"
A massive, comfortable two-door American luxury car from the late 1960s. It was built to cruise smoothly down the highway like a living room on wheels, powered by a giant V8 engine.
The 1968 Mercury Marquis was the pinnacle of Mercury's full-size luxury lineup for that model year, featuring a distinctive formal fastback roofline shared with Ford stablemates. It came standard with a massive 390 cubic-inch (6.4L) FE V8 engine, delivering effortless highway cruising power.
Mercury Monterey
"...and a two-door fastback But it was similar to the Monterey fastback different roof line than this one actual..."
The Mercury Monterey is a large, comfortable family car made by Mercury, a former division of Ford. It was designed to be slightly fancier and smoother-riding than a standard Ford car.
The Mercury Monterey was a full-size car produced by Ford's mid-luxury Mercury division, with the mid-1960s models featuring distinctive styling like the 'Breezeway' reverse-slant rear window or sleek fastback rooflines. It offered buyers a more upscale and comfortable alternative to the standard Ford lineup of the era.
Marti Report
"But for Ford's you can go and get a Marty report after 67 and later. That's right. So thankfully one year later."
A special, official document that Ford owners can buy to find out exactly how their specific car was built at the factory, including its original paint color, options, and the exact day it was made.
A Marti Report is a highly detailed, official production verification report for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles built from 1967 to 2012. Licensed by Ford Motor Company using their original database, it provides exact factory specifications, build dates, and option lists for specific VINs.
A390
"I have GM cars as well and Chrysler's but the build quality of these are actually pretty good compared to the GMs and for Or sorry, GMs and the Chrysler's of the era. Now. What's under the hood a 390. It's a 390. They came standard with a premium fuel 390 Ford always called it the 4v4 Venturi so four barrel carburetor"
This refers to a large and powerful V8 engine made by Ford in the 1960s. It was placed under the hood of many different Ford and Mercury cars to give them plenty of power.
The Ford 390 cubic-inch V8 is a prominent member of Ford's FE engine family, widely used in the 1960s across Ford and Mercury passenger cars and trucks. Known for its robust cast-iron construction and strong torque output, it was a staple powerplant for muscle cars and heavy cruisers alike.
1985 BMW 745i Turbo
"Well, this is a 1985 Euro 745 I turbo. Wow, okay. I've never heard of a 745 I turbo. Yeah, how long have you had it?"
A high-end, turbocharged luxury sedan from BMW in the 1980s. It was incredibly fast and packed with advanced technology, but was never officially sold by BMW in the United States, making imported 'Euro' models highly collectible.
The E23-generation BMW 745i was a high-performance, turbocharged version of BMW's flagship luxury sedan, built primarily for the European market. Because BMW's V12 engine wasn't ready, they turbocharged a 3.2-liter (and later 3.4-liter) straight-six engine to produce power equivalent to a 4.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, hence the '745i' name.
Jaguar XK120
"Okay, eyes on design is all about design and this is really cool So this is Rob Ida's concept cars now. This is a really cool called the black cat 1950 XK 120 Jag and it's really wild looking and I actually saw this at Concorso Italiano last year"
The Jaguar XK120 is a classic British two-seat sports car from the late 1940s and 1950s. It is famous for its beautiful, curvy design and for being incredibly fast for its time.
The Jaguar XK120, introduced in 1948, is an iconic British sports car that was the fastest production car in the world at its launch. Its flowing, aerodynamic design and advanced dual-overhead-cam inline-six engine established Jaguar as a premier sports car manufacturer.
Chevrolet Corvette
"...th me for a moment here. This is a 1954 Chevrolet Corvette I'm not quite sure on the story on this, but it l..."
The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous American two-seat sports car. The 1954 model is one of the very earliest versions ever made, featuring a body made of fiberglass instead of metal.
The 1954 Chevrolet Corvette belongs to the first generation (C1) of America's sports car, featuring a revolutionary fiberglass body and a 'Blue Flame' inline-six engine. As only the second year of production, the 1954 model is highly collectible, representing the early, elegant styling before the Corvette transitioned to V8 power.
Mercedes-Benz 600
"The car I wanted you to see is this one over here that they're detailing right now. It is a Mercedes-Benz six door 600 and I was actually at the Philadelphia Concord a couple weeks ago..."
The ultimate luxury car of its era, built by Mercedes-Benz for presidents, kings, and movie stars. It was famous for using a highly complex high-pressure liquid system to power its windows and seats silently.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) was an ultra-luxury flagship vehicle produced from 1963 to 1981, famously favored by royalty, heads of state, and celebrities. It featured a complex 150-bar (2,176 psi) hydraulic system that silently operated the windows, seats, sunroof, and doors, and was powered by a 6.3-liter M100 V8 engine.
restomod
"This is highly restaminated. I think it has an LS3 engine maybe but uh it was restaminated and to match the 410 that I saw two weeks ago in Philadelphia."
A classic vintage car that looks old on the outside but has been upgraded with modern parts underneath—like a modern engine, better brakes, and air conditioning—so it drives like a new car.
A restomod is a classic car that has been restored but modified with modern parts and technology (such as modern engines, brakes, steering, and suspension). The goal is to retain the classic aesthetic while improving safety, reliability, and performance to modern standards.
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