{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"With design legend and filmmaker Ed Welburn at the Detroit Concours","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/with-design-legend-and-filmmaker-ed-welburn-at-the-detroit-concours","audioUrl":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2829306f-84e8-482a-a5a4-14a351f2041e/TCC-Ed-Welburn-Interview-mixdown2.mp3","description":"This time of year, Jay and Wayne are traveling around quite a bit visiting events everywhere. We catch up on what's been happening including the Audrain Concours, Velocity Invitational, Rennsport Reunion 7 and more.At the Detroit Concours d'Elegance, Wayne sits down with design legend Ed Welburn for a conversation about friendship, experiences with motorcycles, Ed's friendship with musician Tony Bennett,  an upcoming film project, their love for cars & design and their shared memories of growing up during an exciting time in history.Hat GiveawayWe'd like to hear from you! Submit a question or topic to hello@talkingclassiccars.com, and if we choose yours, we will send you an official Talking Classic Cars hat!TCC Team: Wayne Carini, Jay Ward & Matt Strauss©2023 Classic Holdings, LLC."},"annotations":[{"startTime":696.2,"endTime":698.08,"type":"car","title":"GMC Cyclone","url":"/cars/gmc/cyclone","quote":"I was eight years old. It was the Cadillac Cyclone concept. Oh, wow.","canonicalId":"car:gmc:cyclone","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The GMC Cyclone was a high-performance pickup truck produced in the early 1990s, known for its powerful V6 engine and sporty characteristics. It is often remembered for blending muscle car performance with truck utility, making it a unique vehicle in GMC's lineup. 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