{"podcast":{"title":"Between Two Pumps","slug":"between-two-pumps-7795627","podcast_index_feed_id":7795627,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/613570/rss","website_url":"https://www.hemmings.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/6/8/8/a6887e6956eaaafdd959afa2a1bf1c87/BTP_Avi_Audio-20260401-kva8we0h7r.png","author":"Hemmings","episode_count":17,"summary":"Between Two Pumps is where real car conversations happen—hosted by Terry Shea, Mike Musto, and Terry McGean. The show combines decades of market knowledge with candid debate and real marketplace intelligence. From muscle cars and European classics to modern collectibles and emerging trends, nothing is off limits. In an environment where hype can distort perception overnight, Between Two Pumps cuts through the noise—positioning Hemmings as both a historian and a modern-day navigator of the collector-car landscape. Each episode blends firsthand experience, honest opinions, and deep industry insight to help enthusiasts understand what truly matters. What's worth buying? What's overrated? What will stand the test of time? Terry, Mike, and Terry break it down—no scripts, no fluff. Subscribe for new episodes and stay ahead of the collector-car market.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:56.346721+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-pumps-7795627"},"episode":{"title":"Manufactured Rarity: Are Collectors Being Played?","slug":"manufactured-rarity-are-collectors-being-played","published_at":"2026-06-24T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-pumps-7795627/manufactured-rarity-are-collectors-being-played","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-pumps-7795627","url":"https://95aa058c-6ee3-446a-9bd0-b639af9376cb.libsyn.com/manufactured-rarity-are-collectors-being-played","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/95aa058c-6ee3-446a-9bd0-b639af9376cb/HMN_Between2Pumps_Ep4.mp3?dest-id=5349655","summary":"In Episode 13 of Between Two Pumps, the guys tackle a question that has shaped the collector car market for decades: What actually makes a car rare? From BMW M5s and M3 Lightweights to Buick GNXs, Bullitt Mustangs, Dodge Demons, Porsche special editions, and the infamous 1978 Corvette Pace Car, the conversation explores how manufacturers create exclusivity—and whether collectors should believe the hype. Along the way, Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean debate limited-production runs, homologation specials, canceled promotions, performance badges, and the difference between genuinely rare cars and vehicles that were simply marketed as such. They also dive into modern performance brands like BMW M, AMG, Audi RS, and Porsche GT models, asking whether today's endless stream of special editions has diluted what once made these cars truly special. Because when every car is a special edition, it's fair to ask if any of them still are.","meta_description":"In Episode 13 of Between Two Pumps, the guys tackle a question that has shaped the collector car market for decades: What actually makes a car rare? From…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3021,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/between-two-pumps-7795627/episodes/manufactured-rarity-are-collectors-being-played/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/between-two-pumps-7795627/manufactured-rarity-are-collectors-being-played.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}