Wayne Carini Interviews Riley from Riley's Rebuilds at Mecum Kissimmee
About this episode
Wayne Carini shares his experience at the Mecum Kissimmee auction, highlighting impressive sales and classic cars, including Ferraris he restored. He interviews Riley Schlick of Riley's Rebuilds, a young entrepreneur who started rebuilding and tuning carburetors at 13. Riley discusses how she grew her business through social media, turning a hobby into a thriving venture with a team of friends. The conversation covers her passion for cars, the challenges of carburetor rebuilding, and plans for a carburetor rebuild competition. The episode blends auction insights with inspiring stories of youth and automotive craftsmanship.
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Meekum auction
"You've already been down to Kissimmee for the Meekum auction. Tell me a little bit about what was rolling it at Kissimmee, and then tell me who you ran into while you were there."
Meekum is a company that holds big sales events where people buy and sell special cars, like old or rare ones. Lots of people come to these events to find cool cars.
Meekum is a well-known auction company specializing in collector and classic cars. Their auctions attract a wide range of rare and valuable vehicles, often resulting in high sale prices.
Shelby GT350
"...stuff. There was cars that, well, it was a Shelby GT350 that broke $500,000. Right."
Ford is a big car company that makes many different kinds of cars and trucks. They are famous for making cars that a lot of people know and like, including some fast and special ones. People might talk about Ford when discussing popular or valuable cars.
Ford is one of the largest and most historic American automakers, known for producing a wide range of vehicles from trucks to performance cars. The brand is significant in automotive history for innovations like the assembly line and iconic models such as the Mustang. It might be discussed in the context of high-value collectible cars or performance vehicles.
hot rods
"I brought two hot rods and a pickup truck down."
Hot rods are old cars that people change to make them faster and look cooler. They are popular with car fans who like to customize vehicles.
Hot rods are typically older American cars that have been modified with more powerful engines and custom styling to improve performance and appearance. They are a popular part of car culture and often seen at car shows and events.
marketing
""Yeah. It's a marketing. So for instance, that Torino that you saw earlier I showed you,""
Marketing is how people tell others about cars to get them interested in buying.
Marketing in the automotive context refers to the strategies used to promote and sell cars, including advertising, events, and showcasing special vehicles.
Ford Torino
"It's a marketing. So for instance, that Torino that you saw earlier I showed you, my Talladega, ..."
Pontiac was a car brand that made cars known for being sporty and fun to drive. Even though they don’t make Pontiac cars anymore, many people still like and collect them. They might come up when talking about old, cool American cars.
Pontiac was a brand of automobiles produced by General Motors, known for sporty and performance-oriented vehicles like the GTO and Firebird. Although the brand was discontinued in 2010, Pontiac cars remain popular among collectors and enthusiasts. It might be mentioned in discussions about classic American muscle cars or marketing strategies of the past.
carburetor
""And so you're into carburetor rebuilding and tuning. Yes. So it's not just rebuilding, it's tuning. Oh, it's both.""
A carburetor is a part that helps mix air and gas so the car engine can run. Fixing and adjusting it makes sure the car runs smoothly and uses fuel well.
A carburetor is a device in older internal combustion engines that mixes air and fuel for the engine. Rebuilding and tuning carburetors involves adjusting this mixture for optimal engine performance and efficiency.
flip
"And we've always been flipping things in the garage. He's always had side hustles and that's just, we should always have him side hustle. Even with your own job or your primary job, it's just something that he's raised me on. So he's always been flipping cars."
Flipping a car means buying it, fixing it up, and then selling it to make money. People do this as a way to earn extra cash.
Flipping cars refers to buying vehicles, often at a low price, and then repairing, improving, or restoring them to sell at a profit. It's a common side hustle in the automotive world.
Jeep YJ
"And we actually got it done by the time I was 14. 14. 14. 15. Which we didn't think was going to happen. We had a amazing car at 14. 15, just sitting there for a little bit."
The Jeep YJ is an older Jeep model that looks different from newer ones and is good for off-road driving. The 1995 version was the last year they made this style.
The Jeep YJ is the first generation of the Jeep Wrangler produced from 1986 to 1995, known for its square headlights and off-road capability. The 1995 model year is the last of this generation before the TJ replaced it.
ultrasonic tank
"So it'll blast it, ultrasonic tank it, and then rebuild it."
An ultrasonic tank is a special cleaning machine that uses sound waves to clean parts really well. It helps get all the dirt off without hurting the part.
An ultrasonic tank is a cleaning device that uses high-frequency sound waves to remove dirt and grime from small parts like carburetors. It is effective for thorough cleaning without damaging delicate components.
The Carb Shop
"It's called the Carb Shop. The first people we always turn them to."
The Carb Shop is a small business where a dad and son fix and clean carburetors to help cars run better.
The Carb Shop is a specialized business run by a father and son team that rebuilds and services carburetors for customers.
Jaguar Etypes
"I mean, you know, we're finding that E-types are really soft at the moment."
The Jaguar E-type is a famous old sports car from Britain, known for looking very cool and being fast for its time. Many people love it as a classic car.
The Jaguar E-type is a British sports car produced from the 1960s to the 1970s, celebrated for its beautiful design and strong performance. It is considered one of the most iconic classic cars.
Aston Martin DB4
"I mean, we're finding that E-types are really soft at the moment. Aston's DB4, 5s and 6s are sort of soft at the moment."
The Aston Martin DB4 is an old, fancy car made in the 1950s and 1960s. People like it because it looks nice and drives well, and it's worth a lot of money now.
The Aston Martin DB4 is a classic grand tourer produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for its elegant design and performance. It is highly collectible and represents a significant era in Aston Martin's history.
Aston Martin DB6
"I mean, we're finding that E-types are really soft at the moment. Aston's DB4, 5s and 6s are sort of soft at the moment."
The Aston Martin DB6 is an old, stylish car made in the 1960s. It's a bit newer than the DB5 and has some improvements, making it popular with collectors.
The Aston Martin DB6 is a grand tourer produced in the mid-1960s, an evolution of the DB5 with improved aerodynamics and comfort. It remains a classic and collectible model.
Aston Martin DB5
"I mean, we're finding that E-types are really soft at the moment. Aston's DB4, 5s and 6s are sort of soft at the moment."
The Aston Martin DB5 is a fancy old car from the 1960s, known for being in James Bond movies. It's very popular and valuable among car collectors.
The Aston Martin DB5 is a luxury grand tourer produced in the 1960s, famous for its association with James Bond films. It is a highly sought-after classic car with iconic styling and performance.
restomod
"RestoMods are still doing very well as long as it's a freshly built RestoMod and Corvettes."
A restomod is an old car that has been fixed up and updated with new parts so it works better and is more comfortable, but still looks like the original.
A restomod is a classic car that has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology to improve performance, reliability, and comfort while retaining its original style.
Chevrolet Corvette
"RestoMods are still doing very well as long as it's a freshly built RestoMod and Corvettes."
The Corvette is a famous American sports car that has been around since the 1950s. People sometimes update old Corvettes with new parts to make them faster and more reliable.
The Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car known for its performance and iconic status since its introduction in the 1950s. Restomod Corvettes combine classic styling with modern upgrades.
NASCAR Clash Race
""And then this last weekend I went to the NASCAR Clash Race that they do at the LA Coliseum.""
The NASCAR Clash is a special race that happens before the main NASCAR season starts. It features some of the best drivers and is held at famous places, like the LA Coliseum.
The NASCAR Clash is a non-points exhibition race held annually at the start of the NASCAR season, featuring top drivers from the previous season. It is known for its unique format and is often held at iconic venues like the LA Coliseum.
Grand National Roadster Show
""I went to the Grand National Roadster Show. So I got to got them both in and a weekend.""
The Grand National Roadster Show is a big event where people show off special and custom cars. It's one of the oldest and most famous car shows in the U.S.
The Grand National Roadster Show is one of the longest-running and most prestigious custom car shows in the United States. It showcases hot rods, custom cars, and classic vehicles, attracting enthusiasts and builders from around the country.
history of the automobile
"this book called The Car by Brian Applyard. And this guy is a Brit who writes the complete history of the automobile from the very, very beginning... the birth of Ben's driving the first Ben's as you know, in Germany, the birth of Henry Ford and the growth of how Henry Ford built that empire and how Detroit became the capital of automobiles..."
The history of the automobile tells the story of how cars were invented and improved over time, starting with the first car by Karl Benz and how Henry Ford made cars for many people.
The history of the automobile covers the development of cars from early inventions like Karl Benz's first car to mass production innovations by Henry Ford, and how cities like Detroit became automotive industry centers.
autonomous cars
"we're at the very end of the internal combustion engine ruling the automotive world as EVs and autonomous cars are coming in."
Autonomous cars are cars that can drive by themselves using special computers and sensors. They don't need a person to steer or control them.
Autonomous cars, also known as self-driving cars, are vehicles equipped with technology that allows them to drive themselves without human input. They represent a major shift in automotive technology.
electric vehicles (EVs)
"we're at the very end of the internal combustion engine ruling the automotive world as EVs and autonomous cars are coming in."
Electric vehicles are cars that run on electricity stored in batteries instead of using gas. They are better for the environment and are becoming more common.
Electric vehicles (EVs) use electric motors powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines. They are becoming more popular as a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars.
internal combustion engine
"this guy is a Brit who writes the complete history of the automobile from the very, very beginning until what he is saying is basically we're at the very end of the internal combustion engine ruling the automotive world as EVs and autonomous cars are coming in."
An internal combustion engine is the part of a car that burns fuel inside itself to make the car move. Most cars used this for a long time, but now electric cars and self-driving cars are becoming more common.
The internal combustion engine (ICE) is a type of engine where fuel combustion occurs inside the engine itself, powering most traditional cars for over a century. It is now being gradually replaced by electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous cars.
Detroit as the capital of automobiles
"and how Detroit became the capital of automobiles rather than New York or another city."
Detroit is a city in the USA that became famous for making lots of cars because many car companies, like Ford, worked there.
Detroit, Michigan became known as the center of the American automotive industry due to the concentration of car manufacturers and suppliers, especially driven by Henry Ford's operations.
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