{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #234 - Stewart Howden with Guests Rupert Banner and Keith Martin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-234-stewart-howden-with-guests-rupert-banner-and-keith-martin","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/18837312-classic-auto-mall-234-stewart-howden-with-guests-rupert-banner-and-keith-martin.mp3","description":"CAM Show #234 airdate 03-11-26 Stewart welcomes Rupert Banner, Senior Car Specialist for Gooding Christie's #Auctions as they discuss his unique career, Classic Car Values and how they are determined.  Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market about \"selling the Jag and \"Big Healeys\". www.GoodingsCo.com @Sothebys @Porsche @Ferrari @Cadillac @CorvetteRacing @BringATrailer @MB  #Bahamas #Bonhams #CarreraGT #Cobra #LondonToBrighton #WayneCarini #Retromobile #JDM #MorganAutos + Keith MartinSend 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":61.7,"endTime":63.58,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 904","url":"/cars/porsche/904","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/1966-06-03_Porsche_904_-_Kamerawagen_ZDF.jpg","quote":"Okay, Jared.  I'm going to pull a Steve 904.  Ah, 882.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:904","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 904 is a rare and historic race car from the mid-1960s, notable for its lightweight fiberglass body and successful motorsport history. It is highly prized among collectors for its racing pedigree and unique design.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 904 is a small race car made by Porsche in the 1960s. 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