{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"406: From Barn Finds to Global Buyers with Alex Manos","description":"Podcast Description: In this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with Alex Manos, founder of Beverly Hills Car Club, to talk about one of the most fascinating business models in the classic car world. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the largest classic car dealerships in the country, Alex shares how he built a global buying machine\u2014acquiring everything from barn-find Jaguars and long-forgotten Ferraris to everyday classics that most dealers overlook. We dig into: How Beverly Hills Car Club sources hundreds of cars annually Why condition and presentation aren\u2019t always the priority The truth about buying sight unseen Trends he\u2019s seeing in international demand What types of cars are getting harder to find Advice for collectors looking to buy or sell in today\u2019s market Alex operates at scale in a way few in our hobby do, and whether you agree with his model or not, you can\u2019t ignore the impact he\u2019s had on the collector car ecosystem. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how large-volume classic car operations really work behind the scenes\u2014this one\u2019s for you. Listen in for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about supply, demand, margins, and the global appetite for classic cars. #CollectorCarPodcast #AlexManos #BeverlyHillsCarClub #ClassicCars #BarnFinds #CarCollector #CarDealerLife #CollectorCarMarket #VintageCars #AutomotiveEntrepreneur #CarFlipping #GlobalCarMarket \ud83d\ude4f Thank You to Our Sponsors A big thank you to the partners who help make the podcast possible: Discover Once \u2013 Simplifying the way enthusiasts document, manage, and protect their collector cars \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.discoveronce.com NCM Insurance \u2013 Specialty insurance solutions built specifically for collector vehicles \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.ncminsurance.com Metron Garage \u2013 Secure, climate-controlled collector car storage built for enthusiasts. \ud83d\udc49 http:\/\/www.metrongarage.com\/ Please support the brands that support the collector car community. Do you need help buying or selling your collector car?  Contact Greg directly at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com,  GStanley@RMSothebys.com or Greg.Stanley@SothebysMotorsport.com. I know, that's a lot of emails but I answer them all...eventually:) A special thank you to our new sponsor, Discover Once, curators of one-of-a-kind automotive adventures you\u2019ll never experience twice. Learn more at discoveronce.com\/muscle. And as always, huge thanks to RM Sotheby\u2019s for their continual support and for making so many of these automotive dreams possible. Listen to the "Octane FM: Shift, Rev, Repeat" album on Spotify! Stay connected with The Collector Car Podcast\u2014find us on our Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or reach out to Greg directly via email. Join RM Sotheby\u2019s Car Specialist Greg Stanley as he brings over 25 years of experience and keen market analysis to the world of collector cars. Each week, Greg dives into market trends, interviews industry experts, and shares insights\u2014with a little fun along the way. New episodes drop every Thursday and are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or email Greg at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com. ","author_name":"The Collector Car Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com","html":"