{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"TMCP #643: Ask Rick – Winning at Concours, Trophy Truths & Revology Reimagined","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tmcp-643-ask-rick-winning-at-concours-trophy-truths-revology-reimagined","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/tmcpnetwork/The_MusclecarPlace_Podcast_Episode643_0004022026_Robert_Kibbe____Podcast__0___.mp3","description":"Rick Schmidt from National Parts Depot returns for the April edition of Ask Rick, fresh off an incredible run of back-to-back concours events—taking wins at both Moda Miami and Amelia Island. In this episode, Rick and Rob break down what really goes into competing at that level, from how cars are selected and judged to the behind-the-scenes dynamics most enthusiasts never see. Along the way, they talk Easter traditions, the evolution of car shows, and what a trophy actually means when it comes to value and credibility.\nThe conversation also dives into Rick’s unexpected take after touring Revology, a company re-engineering classic Mustangs with modern performance and refinement. To wrap it up, Rob and Rick throw down a challenge: if you had to buy a car today to win a trophy and break even when you sell it, what would you choose? With contenders ranging from local show sleepers to high-end icons, the answers might surprise you—but you’ll have to listen to find out which ones come out on top.\nThe post TMCP #643: Ask Rick – Winning at Concours, Trophy Truths & Revology Reimagined first appeared on The Muscle Car Place."},"annotations":[{"startTime":25.6,"endTime":33.2,"type":"company","title":"Revology","url":"/glossary/revology","quote":"And then we're going to talk about another car that was in Amila Island, the new Revology 69 Boss Mustang. 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