{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #229 - Stewart Howden with Guest Bobby Akin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-229-stewart-howden-with-guest-bobby-akin","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/18627956-classic-auto-mall-229-stewart-howden-with-guest-bobby-akin.mp3","description":"CAM Show #229 airdate 02-04-26 Stewart welcomes Marketing and Programming Executive of #MechanicalRabbitProductions #BobbyAkin, Racecar Driver and son of Racecar Driver #BobAkin who raced the iconic @CocaCola @Porsche 935 and 962s. Also discussed are the changes leading to the launch of @SpeedVision and the growth of his company.  #PrestonRoot @Daytona @RalphLauren @Polo @FOX #SpeedChannel @FS1 @BarrettJackson @CocaColaCo @CocaColaRacing @NASCAR @Pepsi @DiscoveryChannel @ESPN @Mecum @MotorTrend @Rolex @RogerWerner @Audi #DerekBell #LagunaSeca @Lotus @Ferrari @FordMustangGTD #MAVTV @RacerHQ  @EricShanks @CJOliveras @PaulFanner @FOXSports #DeTomasoPantera @Mercedes @CraigJackson #JayLeno @BruceMeyer Send 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":180.4,"endTime":185.84,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 962","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/1988_Porsche_962.jpg","quote":"...the most iconic livery in the history of liveries with the Coca-Cola Porsches from the 935s to the 962s.","canonicalId":"car:porsche-962","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 962 is a sports prototype race car that was developed in the 1980s and is known for its success in endurance racing, particularly at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It features a sleek design and advanced aerodynamics.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 962 is another famous racing car from the 1980s. 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