What are the hottest collector cars in today's market—and more importantly, why?

In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Greg Stanley introduces the inaugural Collector Car Overall Momentum Index, a new quarterly report designed to identify the vehicles generating the most excitement across the collector car hobby.

Unlike traditional price guides, the Overall Momentum Index combines Hagerty valuation trends, auction results, private-market activity, generational demand, and cultural relevance to identify the collector cars truly driving today's market.

Greg counts down the Top 20, discusses why the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari 288 GTO have become the biggest stories of 2026, examines the continued strength of the Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari F50, Lexus LFA, and Ferrari F430, and explains why these cars have become the market's momentum leaders.

He also introduces the new Value Momentum Index, highlighting collector cars that may offer the best combination of appreciation, affordability, and future upside—including several Ferraris, vintage trucks, American performance cars, and modern classics that deserve a closer look before everyone else catches on.

Whether you're an active collector, investor, enthusiast, or simply enjoy following the collector car market, this episode provides a data-driven look at where the hobby is headed and the trends shaping tomorrow's blue-chip automobiles.

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What does it take to restore one of the rarest and most historically significant Volkswagens ever built?

In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Greg Stanley sits down with Alexander Soultanis to explore the remarkable story behind the restoration of a 1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e—a fascinating vehicle that bridges the military Kübelwagen and the civilian Beetle during World War II.

Alexander shares the car's incredible history, the painstaking research required to authenticate its originality, the challenges of sourcing nearly impossible-to-find components, and the delicate balance between preservation and restoration. Along the way, you'll gain insight into the origins of what would eventually become one of the world's most recognizable automobiles and why surviving examples like this are so important to automotive history.

Whether you're a Volkswagen enthusiast, a restoration expert, or simply love uncovering the stories behind significant collector cars, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode:

• The history of the 1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e
• How the Type 82e connects the Kübelwagen and the Volkswagen Beetle
• The research behind an authentic restoration
• Finding rare, period-correct components
• Preserving history while bringing a vehicle back to life
• Why these cars matter in today's collector car market

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Before Jonathan Ward became synonymous with ICON 4x4, he played an important role in the design development of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser, helping shape one of the most recognizable modern off-road vehicles ever built.

In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Jonathan takes us back to those early days at Toyota's CALTY Design Research before sharing how that experience inspired the creation of ICON 4x4. We dive into the philosophy behind ICON's legendary restorations and reimaginations, why craftsmanship still matters, how the company balances vintage character with modern engineering, and what exciting projects are currently in the works.

Whether you're an off-road enthusiast, classic truck collector, or simply appreciate world-class automotive design, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside one of the industry's most respected custom vehicle builders.

Learn more about ICON 4x4 at: https://www.icon4x4.com

Find J Ward Fashion at: https://campfirecoats.com/

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Australia has produced some of the toughest off-road vehicles, legendary V8 sedans, passionate enthusiasts, and one of the most unique automotive cultures in the world. In this episode, I sit down with Australian automotive journalist and four-wheel-drive expert Allan Whiting to explore what makes Australia's car scene so different from anywhere else.

We discuss everything from the country's love affair with Holden and Ford, to the rise of utes, outback overlanding, diesel technology, and why Australians modify and use their vehicles differently than enthusiasts in the United States. Allan also shares fascinating stories from decades of testing vehicles across some of the harshest terrain on Earth and explains how Australia's unique geography has shaped its automotive identity.

Whether you're a fan of muscle cars, Land Cruisers, off-road adventures, or simply love learning how enthusiasts around the world enjoy their automobiles, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Listen, subscribe, and let us know what country you'd like us to explore next!

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Some of the most fascinating cars at a concours aren't always the ones drawing the biggest crowds.

In this special episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I walk the show field at the EyesOn Design Concours d'Elegance, talking with passionate owners about the stories behind their remarkable automobiles.

Featured interviews include:

• The incredibly rare 1990 Eunos Cosmos, one of the world's first production cars equipped with GPS navigation and a twin-turbo three-rotor rotary engine.
• A beautifully preserved 1968 Mercury Marquis, representing an era when American luxury was measured in chrome, comfort, and V8 power.
• An you'll see an unforgettable Tucker 48, whose innovative engineering continues to inspire enthusiasts more than 75 years later.

Plus, we're launching a brand-new listener challenge: Guess That Growl! Test your automotive ears as we play an exhaust note and see if you can identify the collector car behind the sound. Play along and let us know how you did!

Whether you love American classics, rotary-powered rarities, or automotive history, there's something here for every enthusiast.

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What does it take to transform horsepower, history, and emotion into fine art?

This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized automotive artist Shannon Fannin to discuss her unique journey from car enthusiast to acclaimed vehicle painter. Known for blending photorealism with abstract elements, Shannon's work captures everything from classic American iron and European sports cars to motorcycles and aircraft. Her paintings have been exhibited around the world and are found in collections across North America, Europe, and Asia.

We discuss how she developed her distinctive style, the challenge of capturing reflections and movement on canvas, the stories behind some of her favorite commissions, and why automotive art plays such an important role in preserving car culture for future generations.

Whether you're a collector, enthusiast, artist, or simply appreciate beautiful machinery, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the intersection of art and automobiles.

View Shannon's work at: ShanFannin.com

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Some of the greatest collector cars in the world are not hidden away in garages. They are driven, raced, and passionately enjoyed by the people who own them.

This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I bring you a special series of conversations recorded at Velocity Invitational, where I sat down with collector car owners to hear the stories behind the machines.

From rare race cars and historic sports cars to muscle cars, exotics, and one of one automotive treasures, these owners share what drew them to their cars, what it is like to live with them, and why preserving automotive history matters. Along the way, there are plenty of unexpected stories, personal memories, and insights into the collector car hobby from the enthusiasts who fuel it.

If you love vintage racing, collector car culture, concours level automobiles, and hearing directly from the people who own and drive these incredible machines, this episode is for you.

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Vintage trucks and classic SUVs are hotter than ever, but what does it take to turn an old workhorse into a world class custom build?

This week on The CollectorCarPodcast.com, I sit down with Jason Noel of Fat Fender Garage to talk about the booming market for custom vintage trucks and SUVs, the craftsmanship behind these builds, and why enthusiasts are falling in love with classic utility vehicles all over again.

From slammed pickups and restored 4x4s to fully modernized vintage SUVs, Jason shares stories from the shop, trends he is seeing in the collector market, and what makes a build truly stand out. We also discuss the balance between originality and customization, plus the unique appeal of trucks that were once simply tools but are now highly collectible pieces of automotive culture.

If you love classic trucks, Broncos, Blazers, Suburbans, custom fabrication, and vintage SUVs with modern performance, this episode is for you.

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What is it really like behind the microphone at some of the biggest collector car auctions in the world?

This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Stephen Cox, longtime announcer with Mecum Auctions, to talk about the unforgettable cars, wild moments, celebrity appearances, and behind the scenes stories from years on the auction block.

From muscle cars and American classics to million dollar collector cars crossing the stage, Stephen shares what makes the auction world so exciting and how the energy of a live sale can completely change the fate of a car. We also discuss the evolution of the collector car hobby, memorable sales, and what enthusiasts may not realize happens once the cameras stop rolling.

If you love collector cars, auction drama, automotive storytelling, and insider perspectives from the front lines of the hobby, this episode is for you.

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What happens when the next generation no longer knows how to restore, preserve, or even understand the cars we love?

This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Nick Ellis of RPM Foundation to discuss one of the most important missions in the collector car world today: preserving the future of the hobby through education, apprenticeships, and hands on opportunities for young enthusiasts.

We talk about the growing skills gap in the restoration world, why preserving automotive craftsmanship matters, and how RPM Foundation is connecting students with collectors, museums, and restoration shops before this knowledge disappears forever.

If you care about the future of collector cars, concours preservation, vintage racing, restoration, or simply keeping automotive passion alive for the next generation, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Learn more at: https://www.rpm.foundation/

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