Glossary / General

provenance

28 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Provenance means knowing who owned the car before you, which can make it more valuable if it's well-documented.

Technical Definition

Provenance refers to the documented ownership history of a vehicle, which can affect its value and authenticity.

Hear It Discussed

"...this price range based on its condition, its provenance, all the things that make someone want a car. Then I say, okay, your car also is a really fantastic car..."
Donald Osborne on Buying Right, Selling Right, and Living Right Bring a Trailer Podcast 06:11

"And just in case people aren't quite aware of the provenance, the provenance of this Veyron is truly unparalleled."
Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft The Smoking Tire 31:51

"It's still a 250 GTO, [1193.7s] but it doesn't necessarily have the best racing history. [1197.5s] There was something a little interesting about it."
Greg Stanley, former RM Sotheby’s car specialist, talks about the collector car market, his podcast, book series and more. CarCast 19:51