{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Dr Talks Classic Cars on Mendte In The Morning, WOR Radio 710,  December 1, 2025","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-dr-talks-classic-cars-on-mendte-in-the-morning-wor-radio-710-december-1-2025","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/23b3ebcc-d509-4d04-8003-ae32006cd9bb/1d046be3-821e-44c1-ba0c-b3a601043cc2/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Larry Mendte of “Mendte in the Morning” on WOR 710 AM New York sits down with Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor to talk about a surprising new twist in the collector world: the growing demand for cars of the 1980s. It’s a fast, fun, and nostalgic 10-minute romp through the cars you grew up with—Cadillac Eldorados, and the boxy, big-shouldered cruisers that are suddenly hot again. And how about a 1981 Dodge Aries!? As always, Ron keeps it spirited and informative, explaining why these cars are gaining attention and what makes them worth a second look. Catch Ron every other week on WOR 710 AM at 9:39 AM on Mendte in the Morning.  Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":163.8,"endTime":168.4,"type":"concept","title":"muscle cars","url":"/glossary/muscle-car","quote":"They're from the 50s, 60s, the muscle cars from the 70s.","canonicalId":"concept:muscle-car","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Muscle cars are high-performance American automobiles from the 1960s and early 1970s, typically featuring powerful V8 engines and rear-wheel drive.","simplifiedExplanation":"Muscle cars are fast, powerful American cars from the 60s and 70s that were built for speed and performance."}},{"startTime":173.6,"endTime":176.4,"type":"concept","title":"classic cars","url":"/glossary/classic-cars","quote":"Well, you know, they've officially become classics.","canonicalId":"concept:classic-cars","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.92,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Classic cars are older vehicles that have achieved a certain age and cultural significance, often sought after by collectors.","simplifiedExplanation":"Classic cars are older cars that people like to collect because they look cool and have history."}},{"startTime":188.0,"endTime":190.6,"type":"brand","title":"Saturn","url":"/glossary/saturn","quote":"You know, Natalie, although I don't think there's hope for Natalie Saturn.","canonicalId":"brand:saturn","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Saturn was a brand of automobiles created by General Motors in 1985, aimed at younger buyers with a focus on low maintenance and innovative features like the 'no-haggle' pricing model.","simplifiedExplanation":"Saturn was a car brand from General Motors that sold cars in the 1990s and early 2000s. 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