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Garage Dreams on a Smart Budget. Collecting Cars the Right Way
Ever felt your pulse jump at the sound of a big-block V-8 or the whistle of a twin-turbo Flat 6? We chase that feeling the smart way, sitting down with Ectore Tranquilo, an analytical chemist by trade who built a reputation as a sharp-eyed car buyer, restorer, collector and advisor. Together, Andy and Ectore map out how to turn a garage dream into a confident purchase, from tracking down a lost family car to navigating auctions without getting played.
We start by defining the “why” behind the buy—daily enjoyment, investment-grade originality, or a restomod that blends heritage with modern reliability. Ectore breaks down demographic waves that move the market: why C1 Corvette prices are softening, C2 Corvette’s are hot plus how C3 Corvette, Mustangs, IROC-Z's and Toyota Supras are climbing. We unpack the rise of restomods, where factory lines meet today's power, modern brakes, and Apple CarPlay. These are cars you can actually drive yet often command six-figure results at auction.
Then we get tactical. Learn the tools and sources that separate a great deal from a headache: marque registries, museum and track VIN archives and expert reference books. We lay out the real auction math—fees, transport, timing premiums, and air bidding—and how to protect yourself as both buyer and seller. Finally, we peek into modern exotics, from Ferrari allocation lists and anti-flip rules to picking the right model for your budget and exit plan.
If you want a clear playbook to find, verify, and enjoy the right car without overpaying, this conversation will save you time, money, and heartache. Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow gearhead, and leave a quick review telling us your dream car and why. It'll help others find the show and keep the engines running!
The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
It is only intended to provide education about finance, tax, retirement and related planning topics. To determine which investments or strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial, tax or legal advisor prior to implementing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results.
Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.
Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advice may be rendered by Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth unless a client service agreement is in place.
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By Andy Keeler
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Ever felt your pulse jump at the sound of a big-block V-8 or the whistle of a twin-turbo Flat 6? We chase that feeling the smart way, sitting down with Ectore Tranquilo, an analytical chemist by trade who built a reputation as a sharp-eyed car buyer, restorer, collector and advisor. Together, Andy and Ectore map out how to turn a garage dream into a confident purchase, from tracking down a lost family car to navigating auctions without getting played.
We start by defining the “why” behind the buy—daily enjoyment, investment-grade originality, or a restomod that blends heritage with modern reliability. Ectore breaks down demographic waves that move the market: why C1 Corvette prices are softening, C2 Corvette’s are hot plus how C3 Corvette, Mustangs, IROC-Z's and Toyota Supras are climbing. We unpack the rise of restomods, where factory lines meet today's power, modern brakes, and Apple CarPlay. These are cars you can actually drive yet often command six-figure results at auction.
Then we get tactical. Learn the tools and sources that separate a great deal from a headache: marque registries, museum and track VIN archives and expert reference books. We lay out the real auction math—fees, transport, timing premiums, and air bidding—and how to protect yourself as both buyer and seller. Finally, we peek into modern exotics, from Ferrari allocation lists and anti-flip rules to picking the right model for your budget and exit plan.
If you want a clear playbook to find, verify, and enjoy the right car without overpaying, this conversation will save you time, money, and heartache. Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow gearhead, and leave a quick review telling us your dream car and why. It'll help others find the show and keep the engines running!
The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
It is only intended to provide education about finance, tax, retirement and related planning topics. To determine which investments or strategies may be appropriate for you, consult your financial, tax or legal advisor prior to implementing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results.
Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.
Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth is a registered investment adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advice may be rendered by Keeler & Nadler Family Wealth unless a client service agreement is in place.