{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #239 - Stewart Howden with Guest Greg Stanley","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-239-stewart-howden-with-guest-greg-stanley","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/19022887-classic-auto-mall-239-stewart-howden-with-guest-greg-stanley.mp3","description":"Show #239, airdate 04-15-26 Stewart welcomes Greg Stanley Podcaster and Author of \"The Enthusiast's Guide to Collector Cars\".  They discuss his early career at Topps and Bazooka gum companies, deciding to do his podcasts and write a book for novice collectors. Also discussion of eras and types of cars.  Talk with Steve Saffier also covers The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 inductees and Stewart announces an upcoming Classic Auto Mall auction on June 19th, 2026. https://enthuiastsguide.thecollectorcarpodcast.com  @Topps cards, @PackardMuseum @RockHall  @Honda @VanHalen @Barrett_Jackson @Mecum @BillyIdol @IronMaiden @TenTenthsMotorClub @RadwoodOfficial #hypercars #thebrassera #clones #neoclassic #Excalibur #CarGuy  #Providence #ToyotaFJ  #custombuilds Send us Fan MailGET 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 610-901-3804.."},"annotations":[{"startTime":38.1,"endTime":42.5,"type":"concept","title":"cars and coffee","url":"/glossary/cars-and-coffee","quote":"There were the mainline cars and coffee on Sunday. 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