{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Classic Auto Mall - #250 Stewart Howden welcomes Matt Stone, Author, Writer, Broadcaster plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-auto-mall-250-stewart-howden-welcomes-matt-stone-author-writer-broadcaster-plus-keith-martin-of-sports-car-market","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes/19433263-classic-auto-mall-250-stewart-howden-welcomes-matt-stone-author-writer-broadcaster-plus-keith-martin-of-sports-car-market.mp3","description":"Landmark Episode #250 airdate 07-01-26, Stewart welcomes #MattStone, Author,  Writer, Broadcaster, Photographer, Event M. C. and Concours Judge discussing his career writing for @MotorTrend magazine as well as working @Barrett_Jackson auctions and his interesting career including driving a different, new car every week!  Covered are thoughts and observations on everything from the Trurus, Taurus SHO, Bronco and Maverick truck to the @Honda Civic and Accord, @Toyota Camry, @Porsche, DeTomaso, @Hyundai , @MercedesBenz #Pantera, @BMW and more.Also discussed are automotive magazines including @RoadandTrack, @CARandDRIVER @Autoweek as well as The @BobBondurant Driving school plus comments about such notables as James Garner, @MarioAndretti , Ford C.E.O. @jimfarley98 plus the Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang and discussions with the late actor's son, Chad McQueen https://mattstonecars.com @galpinmotors @RadnorHuntRacesSend 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":[{"id":458021,"startTime":79.4,"endTime":80.24,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/%2716_Chevrolet_Camaro_Convertible_%28MIAS_%2716%29.jpg","quote":"How many? 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