{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #246 Stewart Howden and Guest Kevin Mackay, Owner Corvette Repair, Inc.","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-246-stewart-howden-and-guest-kevin-mackay-owner-corvette-repair-inc","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/19291809-classic-auto-mall-246-stewart-howden-and-guest-kevin-mackay-owner-corvette-repair-inc.mp3","description":"CAM Show #246 06-03-26 Stewart welcomes  Kevin Mackay of Corvette Repair, Inc., a Corvette restorer who discusses his business www.corvetterepair.com, awards, accolades. satisfied customers and others in his specialized orbit.  Steve joins later to discuss new arrivals at CAM, highlight where others have found new homes and reveal more about the upcoming CAM auction June 19, 2026. www.corvettemuseum.org.  www.chipmiller.org,  www.sonymusic.com, www.Barrett-Jackson.com,  @BillyJoel  #Corvette,  #ZR1, # L88,  restomods, #ReggieJackson,  #carguy,  https://www.facebook.com/waynecariniofficial,  #BostonCeltics, #BowlingGreen.  #AmeliaIsland, #WayneCarini Send us Fan MailCONTENT 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.GET 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. "},"annotations":[{"startTime":192.22,"endTime":197.3,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Chevelle","url":"/cars/chevrolet/chevelle","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/1973_Chevrolet_Chevelle.jpg","quote":"... for Chevrolet, work on Corvettes and Camaros and Chevelles and Nova Citations and Palas.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:chevelle","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Chevelle is a classic American muscle car that’s well known for its performance options and collector interest. 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