{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #219 - Stewart Howden with Guests Bruce Meyer + Keith Martin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-219-stewart-howden-with-guests-bruce-meyer-keith-martin","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/18179731-classic-auto-mall-219-stewart-howden-with-guests-bruce-meyer-keith-martin.mp3","description":"Show #219 airdate 11-12-25 Bruce Meyer Co-Vice Chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum.  They discuss the Museum \"VAULT\", Founding the Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance and his collection including the very FIRST Shelby Cobra sold. Also joining is Keith Martin of Sportscar Market Magazine with his special subscription offer, adding A/C to a classic sports car and & Automatic vs. Stick shift.  Petersen.org  https://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/eventsSend us a textGET OUR FREE APP: https://ClassicAutoMall.appimize.app When it opens click on the ORANGE button to install on your phone or computer for DIRECT ACCESS to our VIDEO and AUDIO shows and our website.  CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date.Recorded in our Showcase Studio just inside the entrance of the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, Host Stewart Howden, Classic Auto Mall President and Classic Car Specialist Steve Saffier talk about this unique and amazing place often with amazing guests. YES...Classic Auto Mall is a REAL former shopping mall that covers almost EIGHT football fields with an average of nearly ONE THOUSAND classic vehicles under one, climate controlled roof and they're all FOR SALE! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to be informed of new episodes and SEE them on the Classic Auto Mall YouTube Channel. We also invite you to VISIT US IN PERSON at Classic Auto Mall, one hour west of Philadelphia at PA Turnpike Exit #298, VISIT us online at ClassicAutoMall.com or talk to real, live people about visiting, buying or selling your classic on consignment at 888-227-0914. ."},"annotations":[{"startTime":122.14,"endTime":123.7,"type":"concept","title":"hot rod","url":"/glossary/hot-rod","quote":"It's hard to, you know, there's a hot rod. 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