{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Classic Car Market Down? Ugly Ferraris & Manual Revival! | BCG Podcast w/ Sy, Adnan & Imthishan","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/classic-car-market-down-ugly-ferraris-manual-revival-bcg-podcast-w-sy-adnan-imthishan","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/30fc550/podcast/play/109863517/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-18%2F409512326-44100-2-7f43154183de.mp3","description":"Welcome to the BrownCarGuy Therapy Podcast — where we rant, reminisce, and revel in all things automotive!In this packed episode, I’m joined by three of the most opinionated petrolheads I know:🔥 Sy Ali – Founder of Drivers Union Supercar Club🔥 Adnan Mallick – Collector & Founder of Landbeasts Automobile Classica🔥 Imthishan Giado – Motoring Middle East co-founder & Dubai car culture legendTogether we dive deep into the real frustrations, nostalgia, and passion that define modern motoring:🚨 Classic Car Market Crash?Why values of icons like the Jaguar E-Type and MGB have plunged — and whether this is correction or collapse.⚡ Ferrari’s Identity CrisisFrom the failed EV push to the ugly new SC40, has Ferrari lost its soul or just changed its audience?🎬 Movie Car MagicDeLoreans, Esprits, KITT, the Batmobile, Mustang “Eleanor,” and more — why the coolest cars ever made all come from the silver screen.💥 The Jay Leno SyndromeAre we all just hoarders at heart? Inside the psychology of car collecting and what makes us chase nostalgia on four wheels.🧠 Generations & GearboxesWhy young drivers are reviving manuals while older enthusiasts cling to analog icons — and what it means for car culture’s future.💬 COMMENT BELOW:Which movie car defines you?Would you buy a modern Ferrari or stick to the classics?And what car would YOU hoard if money and space were no issue?📅 Filmed: Saturday 18 October 2025🎥 Host: Shahzad Sheikh — BrownCarGuy📺 Don’t forget to hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Cars, Culture & Conversations from the BrownCarGuy.Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates!SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1You Shorts now here https://www.youtube.com/@BrownCarGuyShortsAnd follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? 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Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me!Big Thanks to Stratigency Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.ukTom Conway-Gordon ( https://www.instagram.com/tconwaygordon/ )Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere!📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries.#BCGPodcast #BrownCarGuy #DriversUnion #Landbeasts #MotoringTalk #CarCulture #ClassicCars #ElectricFerrari #ManualCars #SpeedingFines #Petrolheads #MotoringPodcast #UKCarScene #CarChat #KITT #FerrariElectrica #CarGuyTherapy---------------------------Brown Car Guy\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":71.12,"endTime":74.04,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 928","url":"/cars/porsche/928","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Porsche_928%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032184%29.jpg","quote":"And the Porsche 928 is because of risky business with Tom Cruise. 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