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Why James Marsden Will NEVER Sell His Porsche 911

Why James Marsden Will NEVER Sell His Porsche 911

Spike's Car Radio Mar 11, 2026 58 min
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About this episode

The conversation dives into the recent Moda Miami car event, highlighting its vibe, auctions, and the intense Florida weather that caused a dramatic monsoon during the show. Johnny Liebrens shares his experiences driving rare cars like the Mercedes CLK Black Series and discusses the rising value of Porsche Carrera GTs, including a record-breaking sale. The episode also touches on the challenges of Florida car culture, comparisons to Amelia Concours, and a humorous yet chaotic encounter involving a drunken altercation at a party. The mix of car culture insights and personal stories makes for an engaging listen.

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Company

RM Sotheby's

"Is Moda an event put on, is it a concor put on by R.M. Sotheby's? Yeah. Is that what that is? So is it like a, an auction thing?"

RM Sotheby's is a company that helps people buy and sell special cars by holding auctions where many cars are sold to the highest bidder.

Concept

auction

"Is that what that is? So is it like a, an auction thing? There's an auction there as a, it's Miami show."

An auction is a place where people offer money to buy something, and the person who offers the most money gets to buy it. At car events, special cars are sold this way.

Concept

DTM race car

""But the guy that owned it, then like modified to actually use it as a, as a, like a sub DTM race car, like a gentleman race car.""

DTM race cars are special race cars made in Germany. They start as regular cars but are changed a lot to make them faster and safer for racing.

Term

stripped out interiors

""So like, you know, Kevlar hood and trunk and stripped out some of the interiors.""

Stripping out interiors means taking out parts inside the car that are not needed, like seats or carpets, to make the car lighter and faster.

Part

Kevlar hood and trunk

""So like, you know, Kevlar hood and trunk and stripped out some of the interiors.""

Kevlar is a special, light, and strong material used to make parts of a car lighter. This helps the car go faster and handle better.

Car

Mercedes-Benz 1885 Patent Motorwagen

""They had two patent wagons, like the 1885 patent wagons. And I got to drive one of those.""

The 1885 Patent Motorwagen is the very first car ever made. It had three wheels and a small engine that made it move, starting the history of cars.

Car

Porsche 911 Slant Nose

""If you go, Cam, like that's slant nose, the white slant nose there. Yeah. So you can just kind of go through these, but the cars are fantastic.""

The Porsche 911 Slant Nose is a special version of the Porsche 911 that has headlights that pop up and a front that slopes down, making it look different from regular 911s. People like it because it's rare and looks cool.

Car

Ford GT40

"...and not? The one I heard was there was a 67 Ford GT40 street car, one of 31, that something fell on it..."

The Ford GT40 is a very special race car made in the 1960s that won important races against other fast cars. It’s famous because it helped America win big car races. Some of these cars were made to be driven on regular roads, but they are very rare.

Car

Ferrari F40

"Yeah. No, we're doing great. And the F40 that sold, which would have been a record, we've..."

The Ferrari F40 is a very fast and famous car made a long time ago to celebrate Ferrari’s 40 years. It’s special because it’s light and powerful, and many people want to own one because it’s rare and exciting.

Car

Porsche Carrera GT

"...understood it, it was kind of just a normal spec Carrera GT. It had 603 miles on it when I got in the car"

The Porsche Carrera GT is a very fast and special car made in small numbers. It has a powerful engine and is famous for being exciting to drive. Because it’s rare, people who own one usually take very good care of it.

Company

Race Deck

"Let's talk about our friends at Race Deck. Over 20 years ago, they invented this stuff and now it's everywhere."

Race Deck makes special floor tiles you can put in your garage to make it look nice and be easy to clean. Many car lovers use them to keep their garages neat.

Car

Porsche 718

"This car, my 718. And I go, what?"

The Porsche 718 is a sporty car made by Porsche. It is known for being fast and easy to drive around corners.

Brand

Waymo

"We don't have to go all the way through the wacky Waymo bullshit. There's more Waymo stuff, but we will comment on this. Paramedics rushing to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas early Sunday got blocked by a Waymo vehicle..."

Waymo makes cars that can drive themselves without a human driver. They use computers and sensors to navigate roads safely.

Concept

autonomous driving

"This is the downside of not having a human there. Right, I said out loud. What are you doing? And it, of course, did not respond."

Autonomous driving means a car can drive itself without a person needing to steer or control it. It uses special technology to see and understand the road.

Term

fast charging

"The new report released just one week after the first test confirmed from the cell's fast charging capability at 0 to 80 percent in 4.5 minutes."

Fast charging means you can fill up an electric car's battery really quickly, like filling a gas tank fast.

Term

0 to 80 percent charging

"The new report released just one week after the first test confirmed from the cell's fast charging capability at 0 to 80 percent in 4.5 minutes."

Charging a battery from empty to mostly full is called 0 to 80 percent charging, and it's a way to measure how fast a battery can be charged.

Concept

R&D

"remotely close to these KPIs after billions spent on R&D."

R&D means the work companies do to invent new things or make better products.

Car

Tesla Model S

"He knows he's he's one of the original engineers on the Tesla Model S"

The Tesla Model S is a fancy electric car that runs on batteries instead of gas. It's known for going far on a single charge and being very fast.

Car

Tesla Model

"...ws he's he's one of the original engineers on the Tesla Model S and he has a new company and they use batterie..."

The Tesla Model Y is a small electric car that looks like a family SUV. It runs on batteries instead of gas and is known for being fast and having a long driving range. It’s popular because it’s high-tech and good for everyday use.

Term

batteries

"and he has a new company and they use batteries."

Batteries are like big rechargeable power packs that give electric cars the energy they need to move.

Concept

electric cars

"because this is a game changer, obviously, for electric cars."

Electric cars run on electricity stored in big batteries instead of using gas. They are better for the environment and getting more common.

Term

liquid inside

"Yeah, lighter, faster, charging, no heat, no liquid inside."

Most electric car batteries have liquid inside them to help make power, but this liquid can sometimes be dangerous if the battery gets too hot.

Car

Mercedes-Benz G63

"This one. So, you know, G63 means twin turbo V8, 577 horsepower, 627 pound feet of torque."

The Mercedes-Benz G63 is a fancy SUV with a powerful engine that has two turbochargers to make it go really fast. It looks boxy and is both comfortable and good for rough roads.

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twin turbo V8

"This one. So, you know, G63 means twin turbo V8, 577 horsepower, 627 pound feet of torque."

A twin turbo V8 means the car's engine has eight cylinders and two turbochargers that help the engine make more power and go faster.

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horsepower

"This one. So, you know, G63 means twin turbo V8, 577 horsepower, 627 pound feet of torque."

Horsepower tells you how strong the car's engine is and how fast it can make the car go.

Term

pound feet of torque

"This one. So, you know, G63 means twin turbo V8, 577 horsepower, 627 pound feet of torque."

Torque is how much twisting power the engine has to help the car move quickly or pull heavy things.

Term

Monza Gray Magno

"This one is Monza Gray Magno over Bengal Red."

Monza Gray Magno is a special gray color for the car that looks flat and doesn't shine like normal paint.

Term

Bengal Red

"This one is Monza Gray Magno over Bengal Red."

Bengal Red is a bright red color used inside the car to make it look fancy and bold.

Car

G-Class G Wagon

"...d. And do you want to guess at the price of this G wagon? OK, I'm guessing because you asked me, yes, tha..."

The G-Class is a fancy and strong SUV that looks box-shaped and can drive off-road very well. It’s expensive and has lots of nice features inside, so many people like it for both city and rough driving.

Term

twenty two inch wheel

"Those are really cool wheels there. OK. It's called it's called a tech gold. So it's like this like weird golden twenty two inch wheel."

A 22-inch wheel means the round metal part the tire sits on is 22 inches wide across, which is bigger than usual and can make the car look cooler.

Term

tax incentive

"you go into Instagram and you see these people talking about why does everyone have a G wagging and here's why there's a tax incentive that's only this car because of the weight."

A tax incentive is when the government helps you pay less money in taxes if you buy a certain kind of car.

Term

gross vehicle weight

""...there's so many cars with a gross vehicle weight over eight thousand pounds. So it's not just the G. It's not just the G...""

Gross vehicle weight means how much a car weighs when you add everything inside it, like people and stuff. This helps make sure the car is safe to drive.

Car

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

""...in the history of the G class, which goes back to nineteen seventy nine. Probably not for the electric. Electric is not doing great. Yeah, that's my favorite version...""

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a big, fancy SUV that looks like a box and can drive off-road really well. People have loved it for a long time because it's tough and stylish.

Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

"...e, friends. Hey, but hybrid V8, like because the 918 was a hybrid V8, sort of. By the way, I have thi..."

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a very fast car that uses both a gas engine and electric power to go really quick and save fuel. It’s special because it mixes old and new technology to be powerful and better for the environment.

Car

Porsche 911

"...p a movie behind us. We have your lovely Porsche 911 that Mark is detailing back there. Thank you, Ma..."

The Porsche 911 is a famous fast car that has been made for many years. It’s known for being fun to drive and having a unique shape with the engine in the back. Many people love it because it’s both stylish and powerful.

Company

Shark Works

"Shark Works, our friends at Shark Works want to know why were there no Porsches in Paradise season one or two? How about also, should I put a Shark Works exhaust on this baby? Why isn't there a Shark Works exhaust? James Mars, that'll happen now."

Shark Works is a company that makes special parts for Porsche cars to make them sound better and sometimes go faster.

Part

exhaust

"How about also, should I put a Shark Works exhaust on this baby? Just going to say that. Why isn't there a Shark Works exhaust? James Mars, that'll happen now."

The exhaust is the part of a car that lets out the engine's smoke and noise. Some special exhausts can make the car sound cooler and sometimes help it go faster.

Car

Ford Explorer

"...r downtown? This is an old means a 93 like Rolex Explorer. Yeah, yeah, I'm very I'm not."

The Ford Explorer is a big car that can carry people and stuff, like a family car. The 1993 version is an older model that was one of the first popular SUVs. It’s known for being tough and useful for different kinds of driving.

Car

Mazda MX-5 / Miata

"...knows what his real name is? Do you still have a Miata that you race with your son? Great question."

The Mazda Miata is a small, two-seat car that’s fun to drive because it’s light and easy to handle. Many people like it because it’s simple and sporty, and some even race it with their family.

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