{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #241 - Stewart Howden & Guest Corvette Stingray Designer Peter Brock","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-241-stewart-howden-guest-corvette-stingray-designer-peter-brock","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/19100999-classic-auto-mall-241-stewart-howden-guest-corvette-stingray-designer-peter-brock.mp3","description":"Show #241 airdate 04-29-26 Stewart Howden welcomes Peter Brock, C2 Corvette Stingray Designer, Racer and Photojournalist as they discuss his design concepts for the original C2 Stingray as well as his racing career and the #Shelby #CobraDaytona.  Steve joins later to talk about new arrivals and the upcoming CAM Auction June 19, 2026. @Chevrolet @GM #1963 #Corvette #Stingray #splitwindow #HarleyEarl #LarryShinoda, #CarrollShelby, #CobraDaytona, #ACCobra, @ZakBrown, #conceptcar @AstonMartin, #FordGT, @Goodyear, #RiversideSpeedway, @Daytona, #LeMans, #Datsun510, #DatsunZcar, @Nissan, #Auction, @Ferrari, #BillMitchell, #TurinAutoShow, SimeoneMuseum.org, Aerovaulttrailer.com, ArtCenterLosAngeles.orgSend 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":59.7,"endTime":70.5,"type":"topic","title":"Classic Automall inventory count","url":"/glossary/classic-automall-inventory-count","quote":"How many cars in inventory, JR?\nOh, I heard we got a batch. 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