{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Sam Murtaugh of Mecum Auctions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/sam-murtaugh-of-mecum-auctions","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6666441941.mp3","description":"This week on Oil and Whiskey, we’re joined by Sam Murtaugh, COO of Mecum Auctions.Sam sits down with the guys to talk about his path from detailing cars at Turtle Wax to working with Dana Mecum’s personal collection and eventually helping lead one of the biggest names in collector car auctions. The conversation gets into the evolution of Mecum, what makes the auction world tick, how buyer behavior has changed, and why quality builds are bringing serious money.They also dive into the current state of the collector car market, the rise of ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s cars, hidden gems that may still have room to grow, massive auction moments like Kissimmee, the stories behind rare collections, and what it takes to keep younger enthusiasts engaged in the hobby.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":765.7,"endTime":768.8,"type":"concept","title":"Indy racing","url":"/glossary/indy-racing","quote":"He's also big into Indy racing, Indy cars. He's got a lot of old Miller race cars.","canonicalId":"concept:indy-racing","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Indy racing refers to American open-wheel motorsport associated with the IndyCar series and its oval/road-course style. 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This design is common in top-level American and international racing because it helps reduce weight and improves aerodynamic efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"Open-wheel cars are the kind where the wheels are exposed, not hidden under body panels. You’ll see this look in a lot of serious race cars."}},{"startTime":786.8,"endTime":832.4,"type":"company","title":"Mecum Auctions","url":"/glossary/mecum-auctions","quote":"What is Mekam's mission statement? Or what is it you want to be in the world of one automotive events, number two, even more specifically, auctions? ... We're family owned and operated. Dana started this thing in 1988.","canonicalId":"company:mecum-auctions","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Mecum Auctions is an auction company focused on selling vehicles—especially enthusiast and collector cars—through large, event-based auctions. 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The point here is that really clean, low-mile examples can sell for huge prices, which raises interest in the whole group.","imageAttribution":"Crisco 1492 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1161.3,"endTime":1198.0,"type":"concept","title":"auction market pricing influencing collector demand","url":"/glossary/auction-market-pricing-influencing-collector-demand","quote":"Well, I think that, you know, the, the prices start to dictate what that, what that becomes. You get one, you know, one good Fox body that brings crazy money...","canonicalId":"concept:auction-market-pricing-influencing-collector-demand","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts describe how auction results “dictate” what the market becomes: one standout sale (e.g., a low-mile, clean example) can pull up prices for the broader group. 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