{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Mike Brewer: Building Wheeler Dealers, Restoring Cars For Profit & Why He Sold His Entire Collection","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/mike-brewer-building-wheeler-dealers-restoring-cars-for-profit-why-he-sold-his-entire-collection","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/USVL4407752148.mp3","description":"Wheeler Dealers icon Mike Brewer pulls back the curtain on the gruelling reality of building a global television phenomenon and flipping cars for profit. From the high-stakes pressure of managing tight restoration budgets to the shocking, emotional truth behind why he suddenly liquidated his entire personal car collection, Mike leaves nothing on the table. It’s a masterclass in automotive business, filled with jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes secrets, intense personal sacrifices, and the real cost of turning a passion into a multi-million dollar empire.\n\nSponsors:\n\n➤ Tom Hartley Cars - http://www.tomhartleycars.com/\n\n➤ Money.School - To Make, Manage & Multiple More Money & Scale Your Income. Join us at www.money.school.com\n\nBEST MOMENTS\n\n\"People see the shiny cars on television, but they don't see the blood, sweat, and sleepless nights it takes to build an empire from scratch.\"\n\n\"Holding onto a massive collection isn't a passion anymore when the cars start owning you, rather than you owning them. Selling it all was the hardest and best decision I ever made.\"\n\n\"In the car restoration business, if you let your emotions dictate your wallet, you are going to go broke before the paint even dries.\"\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\n➤ Money.School - To Make, Manage & Multiply More Money, join us at https://money.school/goldcars\n\n➤ Tom Hartley Cars - http://www.tomhartleycars.com/\n\n\n\nFor More Cars & Money Content:\n\n➤ Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYS-7tYpRkJmrVIUq8-WV_A\n\n➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cars-Money/61579331221620/\n\n➤ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carsandmoneyofficial\n\n➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsandmoneyofficial/\n\n\n\nConnect with Carl & Rob:\n\n➤ Rob’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?locale=en_GB\n\n➤ Rob’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robmooreprogressive/\n\n➤Carl’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlhartley1/"},"annotations":[{"startTime":73.8,"endTime":83.7,"type":"concept","title":"wheeler dealer","url":"/glossary/wheeler-dealer","quote":"So a true wheeler dealer is understanding the market,\nreading the customer really well, buying a car at the right price,\nselling at the right price,\nbut more importantly making sure the customer is happy.","canonicalId":"concept:wheeler-dealer","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “wheeler dealer” is an automotive reseller who buys used cars, fixes or reconditions them as needed, and sells them for a profit. 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[464.8s] And he was like, I don't want to say it was like the George Cole,","canonicalId":"person:tom-hartley","priority":0.15,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tom Hartley is identified in the segment as a major figure in the used-car dealership world “over 40 years ago.” The host frames him as a top-tier car dealer who would source cars from around London and then move them quickly through a dealer pipeline.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tom Hartley is mentioned as a well-known car dealer from decades ago. 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It helps you load cars more easily, including cars that are too damaged or low to drive onto a normal trailer."}},{"startTime":609.6,"endTime":613.1,"type":"term","title":"dollies","url":"/glossary/dollies","quote":"And me and Morris, the car cleaner, it was on dollies. And me and Morris, the car cleaner, got it into the dealership.","canonicalId":"term:dollies","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Dollies are small wheeled platforms used to move a car without driving it. In restoration or dealer settings, they’re often used to roll a vehicle around the lot or into a workshop when it can’t be safely operated under its own power.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dollies are little wheeled carts or platforms. They let you move a car around without starting or driving it."}},{"startTime":611.9,"endTime":613.1,"type":"concept","title":"car cleaner","quote":"And me and Morris, the car cleaner, it was on dollies. 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They help make the car look good and ready to be sold."}},{"startTime":666.5,"endTime":671.8,"type":"car","title":"Austin Healy BJ7","quote":"I bought a Austin Healy BJ7 that I bought in Oregon.\nAnd at the time I remember it was $35,000.","canonicalId":"car:austin-healey:bj7","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Austin-Healey BJ7 is a classic British sports car, best known for its big, characterful inline-six engine and old-school roadster feel. In this segment, Mike Brewer is talking about buying one and restoring it with an eye toward selling it for profit. The BJ7 is a specific model within the Austin-Healey lineup, which matters because values and buyer expectations differ by model and condition.","simplifiedExplanation":"Austin-Healey BJ7 is a classic British sports car. It’s the kind of car collectors love because it looks great and drives with a lot of personality. 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That changes what details matter most in a restoration."}},{"startTime":721.1,"endTime":726.6,"type":"term","title":"Oxford Red Blood Lever Interior","quote":"So it needed to pop.\nI put Oxford Red Blood Lever Interior inside the car.\nAnd the cheeky little thing that I did is I made Ant turn the exhaust.","canonicalId":"term:oxford-red-blood-lever-interior","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Oxford Red Blood Lever Interior” refers to a specific interior color/trim combination Brewer chose for the car. In restorations aimed at resale, interior presentation can strongly affect buyer perception because it’s highly visible and photographs well. The exact color choice is part of creating an auction-ready “package,” not just making the car functional.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a specific interior color/trim choice Brewer picked for the car. 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If it “needs painting,” it usually means it’s scratched, damaged, or faded and needs a repaint."}},{"startTime":2880.8,"endTime":2883.0,"type":"term","title":"wings","url":"/glossary/wings","quote":"it needed the bonnet painted, it needed the wings painted, it needed the wheels doing, it needed the service, it needed the tires, like it needed all sorts.","canonicalId":"term:wings","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In UK usage, “wings” are the front fender panels over the wheels. Brewer notes the Ghost needed the wings painted, which typically points to cosmetic damage or corrosion that requires bodywork and repainting.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Wings” are the panels on the sides of the front of the car, above the wheels. 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Brewer is showing the buyer the car while it’s being worked on so they can see the progress."}},{"startTime":3195.95,"endTime":3197.71,"type":"car","title":"Audi Rs6","url":"/cars/audi/rs6-avant","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/2019_Audi_RS6_Avant_4.0_Front.jpg","quote":"Guys turned up to see an Audi RS6. [3199.5s] I mean, he looks the part, it seems the part. [3202.4s] Gone for a test drive.","canonicalId":"car:audi:rs6 avant","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi RS6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, built for fast, confident driving with a strong powertrain and performance-focused tuning. In enthusiast circles, the RS6 is known as a “super wagon” because it combines family-car practicality with serious speed and grip.","simplifiedExplanation":"An Audi RS6 is a very fast, performance version of an Audi A6. 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[3230.1s] As he's got out and closed the car, obviously, [3233.5s] the M42, he's gone.","canonicalId":"term:m42","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"M42 refers to BMW’s M42 engine family, a 4-cylinder powerplant used in certain 1980s–1990s BMW models. When someone mentions “the M42,” they’re usually pointing to that specific engine’s layout and characteristics rather than talking about the car in general.","simplifiedExplanation":"M42 is the name BMW gave to a particular 4-cylinder engine used in some older BMWs. 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The speaker is saying this is where Star City (and the car) is located."}},{"startTime":3418.3,"endTime":3422.6,"type":"car","title":"Chevy 210 dressed up like a Bel Air","url":"/cars/chevrolet/210","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/1953_Chevrolet_210_%2816101874027%29.jpg","quote":"It was a Chevy 210 dressed up like a Bel Air.\nNow, if anyone in the world doesn't know what a 1957 Chevrolet","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:210","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is a Chevrolet 210 that’s been styled to look like a Chevrolet Bel Air. In the 1957 Chevrolet lineup, the 210 was the more basic trim, while the Bel Air was the more upscale look—so “dressed up” usually means cosmetic upgrades like trim and badging rather than a different platform.","simplifiedExplanation":"He’s saying it was a basic 1950s Chevy 210, but someone made it look like a fancier Bel Air. 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It helps you turn fasteners more securely than an open-ended wrench."}},{"startTime":3441.6,"endTime":3444.0,"type":"term","title":"imperial nut sizes","url":"/glossary/imperial-nut-sizes","quote":"You know, three different imperial nut sizes\nand you can probably take the whole thing apart.\nThey are very simple cars.","canonicalId":"term:imperial-nut-sizes","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Imperial nut sizes refer to fasteners measured in the imperial system (like inches and fractions) rather than metric. Many older British and American cars used imperial hardware, which affects what socket/wrench sizes you need.","simplifiedExplanation":"Imperial nut sizes mean the bolts and nuts are measured using inches instead of millimeters. That matters because you need the right wrench or socket sizes to fit."}},{"startTime":3454.6,"endTime":3459.5,"type":"term","title":"spontaneously combusted","url":"/glossary/spontaneously-combusted","quote":"It caught fire as I was driving it down the Everglades road.\nIt just spontaneously combusted and that was the first moment\nI thought, oh, this car don't like me very much.","canonicalId":"term:spontaneously-combusted","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Spontaneously combusted” describes a sudden, self-starting fire without an obvious external ignition source. In car terms, this often points to an underlying issue like fuel leaks, electrical shorts, or overheating—especially on older restored vehicles with aged wiring or fuel components.","simplifiedExplanation":"He means the car caught fire suddenly, seemingly on its own. 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It’s a quick way to tell which version you’re talking about, since later versions can be quite different."}},{"startTime":3627.51,"endTime":3635.11,"type":"car","title":"Audi Tts","url":"/cars/audi/tts-coupe-competition-plus","quote":"...hat the, that's on the ascent now are good Mark 1 Audi TTs, especially a Mark 1 225 Audi TT.","canonicalId":"car:audi:tts coupe competition plus","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi TTS Coupe Competition Plus is a sportier trim of the TTS, aimed at buyers who want more performance and equipment than a base model. In the podcast context, it’s grouped with “Mark 1” TT models, implying the discussion is about which early cars are currently attractive to buy. That makes it relevant for value-focused listeners looking at specific trims and model years.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi TTS Coupe Competition Plus is a more performance-oriented version of the TTS. 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That makes it relevant to discussions about value and what to look for in specific model years.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi TT RS is a high-performance version of the Audi TT. It’s meant to be quicker and more exciting to drive than the regular TT. It’s brought up because some early TT RS models can be good deals if you find the right one.","imageAttribution":"Shane K from Mississauga, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":3638.3,"endTime":3644.41,"type":"person","title":"Peter Stevens","quote":"If you can get a pre Peter Stevens, a silly rear spoiler one, that's the,","canonicalId":"person:peter-stevens","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Peter Stevens is the designer associated with the Audi TT’s original styling direction. Brewer uses “pre Peter Stevens” as a shorthand to separate earlier TT design/trim cues from later updates.","simplifiedExplanation":"Peter Stevens is a car designer tied to the Audi TT’s look. Mike is using him as a reference point to describe which TT versions have the earlier styling details."}},{"startTime":3658.6,"endTime":3664.7,"type":"concept","title":"tumbled in price","url":"/glossary/tumbled-in-price","quote":"Anything like, you know, more modern sort of sports car is going to be good news as well, because they've tumbled in price so much.","canonicalId":"concept:tumbled-in-price","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tumbled in price” describes a sharp drop in market value over time. In car terms, it usually means the used-car market has cooled for that model, which can create buying opportunities for people who know what they’re looking at.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Tumbled in price” just means the car got a lot cheaper in the used market. When that happens, it can be a good time to buy if the car is still a good one."}},{"startTime":3667.37,"endTime":3671.03,"type":"car","title":"Jaguar F Type","url":"/cars/jaguar/f-type","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/2020_Jaguar_F-Type_Convertible_IMG_3341.jpg","quote":"And I'm talking about Jaguar F type, you know, they've tumbled in price down to a level now where they're mid late 20s that you can go and find the car.","canonicalId":"car:jaguar:f-type","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Jaguar F-Type is Jaguar’s modern sports car, known for its stylish design and performance-focused driving feel. In this segment, Mike Brewer is talking about how the F-Type has dropped in price into the mid-to-late 20s, making it a relatively affordable way to get into a “real” sports car.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Jaguar F-Type is a Jaguar sports car. 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In car terms, this often shows up as buyers overestimating or underestimating costs based on how the deal is presented, not the actual ownership expense. It’s a mindset/behavior concept rather than a technical automotive one.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about how people react when something feels “free.” Even if there’s still a cost somewhere, the way the deal is presented can change how people judge it. It’s about how buyers think, not about car parts."}},{"startTime":3864.5,"endTime":3866.9,"type":"term","title":"four litre turbo","quote":"[3864.5s] The engine in that car is better than the four litre turbo.\n[3866.9s]  Yeah.","canonicalId":"term:four-litre-turbo","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “four litre turbo” refers to an engine with a displacement of about four liters that uses a turbocharger to increase air intake and boost power. 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The hosts are mentioning it because auction events there can strongly influence what rare cars sell for."}},{"startTime":3915.1,"endTime":3929.5,"type":"car","title":"SL 55 AMG","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/sl","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/2022-06-18_Mille_Miglia_Pavia_Mercedes-Benz_300_SL.jpg","quote":"there was Stirling Mosses SL 55 AMG. Probably made 13 grand. Do you know what? I think the guide price on it was 25 grand, it got to the guide price.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:sl 55 amg","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG is a performance version of the SL roadster, built by AMG (Mercedes’ in-house performance division). 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