{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TMCP #647: Mecum Auctions Insider David Morton - Live Auction Energy, Collector Car Trends &amp; The Future of Car Culture","description":"       In this episode of The MuscleCar Place Podcast, guest host Bernie McPartland sits down with Mecum Auctions Senior Communications Manager David Morton during Mecum Houston for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of the fastest-growing forces in the collector car world. What starts as a conversation about auctions quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about why live automotive experiences still matter in today\u2019s digital world. David shares how his background in sports marketing helped shape Mecum\u2019s growth strategy, why the company continues doubling down on live events rather than online-only auctions, and how Mecum has effectively become a motorsport-style entertainment experience that draws massive crowds, television audiences, and passionate enthusiasts nationwide. The episode also dives into the rapidly changing collector car market, including the explosion of trucks, SUVs, restomods, and 1980s\/90s-era vehicles as younger generations enter the hobby. Bernie and David discuss everything from Broncos and K5 Blazers to exotics, custom builds, Steve McQueen movie cars, and the emotional storytelling that continues driving collector enthusiasm. Plus, Rob Kibbe shares a Dallas Kibbe Racing Update covering Dallas\u2019s aggressive summer racing schedule, preparation for the Charlotte Summer Shootout, and the challenge of balancing racing life with getting a Porsche 944 ready for prom season. ======================================== Dallas Kibbe Racing Update! Presented by Lexani Tires \u2014 available now through SimpleTire Follow Dallas Kibbe Racing for race results, stats, and behind-the-scenes racing action: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DallasKibbeRacing https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dallaskibbe_13\/ https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dallaskibbe_13 https:\/\/www.myracepass.com\/drivers\/178661  ======================================== This interview sponsored by our pals at&amp;nbsp;National Parts Depot&amp;nbsp;\u2013 your&amp;nbsp;premier source for muscle car restoration parts!     &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;     &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Kibbe and Friends Show","author_url":"https:\/\/themusclecarplace.com\/podcasts\/the-kibbe-and-friends-show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41213710\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201726725"}