Classic Auto Mall Show #176 - Stewart Howden with Guest, Lowell Paddock Former GM India President

CAM Show #176 Airdate 01-15-25 Stewart is joined by Lowell Paddock Contributing Editor of Sports Car Market and Former President and Managing Director of General Motors India.  The two discuss the current state of the EV art and future collectability, young enthusiasts and programs at #McPhersonCollege plus his involvement with this year's @LimeRockPark Historic Festival #43 in #Connecticut.  #WayneCarini @SpeedVisionTV  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2197312/episodes

A big topic of discussion was Electric EV vs Hybrid cars and the future of them. Not only did they discuss the advantages, disadvantages and the future, you will also hear opinions on design, parts and maintenance. If EV cars don't have many of the parts of gas powered vehicles, could the manufacturers completely change the design of the vehicles because they have options that have never been available before? If EV cars don't need the oil changed, what happens to service stations, mechanics and even dealerships that rely on servicing and oil changes as income?

What is the future of the car parts industry? How are parts made for low production vehicles? Will 3D printers be used to make car parts for rare vehicles? They also discuss the importance of online tutorials and how people are now hot rodding and modifying EV cars just like tuners or even how they used to work on old Fords and muscle cars and swap carburetors and improve performance. They discuss the increasing range of EV and hybrid vehicles and if Chrysler will quickly bring back the Hemi engine.

Lowell discusses his role at Limerock, their Concours Show and racing events in Connecticut. Stewart and Lowell also talk about the upcoming sale of some of the rarest prototypes ever produced from the IMS Museum - Indianapolis Motor Sports Museum that could bring $50 million dollars at auction. The cars include the 1954 Mercedes-Benz that is expected to be the most expensive car ever sold at $50M. Another incredible vehicle that could bring $30M is the 1964 Ferrari 250LM that won the 1965 24 hours of Le Mans with Masten Gregory and Jochen Rindt driving.

They also go over the changing role of Auto Shows like the Philly Auto Show, New York Auto Show and Detroit Auto Show. 

They also talk about the transition to crossover cars as opposed to standard passenger cars. Very few normal cars are produced as many have gone to a crossover that's not a full size SUV, but allows people to ride a little higher.

They also discuss old turbine cars like the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car or the GM Firebird 1 prototype that had wings and looked like it could drive on a road or fly over it. They also talk about the mustang built for the NY Auto Show that was built by Bertone with Giorgetto Giugiaro and commissioned by Sco

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Recorded in our Showcase Studio just inside the entrance of the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, Host Stewart Howden, Classic Auto Mall President and Classic Car Specialist Steve Saffier talk about this unique and amazing place often with amazing guests.

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