Merlin (@dukeoflondon) is the boss of Duke Of London - a classic car hub in west London. We have a catch up about the evolution of the business during the pandemic and Merlin’s latest purchase. To hear Merlin’s story tune back to episode 26.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/it0LH3XybSo
https://instagram.com/duke_of_london
https://www.dukeoflondon.co.uk/
Enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
05:08 - Growing a Business Through the Pandemic
16:00 - Starting a Showroom and Growing a Community
30:05 - Hosting Events
40:23 - Merlin’s Garage
58:55 - Attending Goodwood
1:02:43 - Current State of the Car Market
1:16:20 - 5 Questions
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#99 Max Girardo | Girardo & Co - A New Location And Lots Of Crazy Cars
Max Girardo (@maxgirardo) is back on the podcast to have a chat about their new location in Oxfordshire and have a chat about lots of car stuff.
https://www.instagram.com/girardoandco/
https://girardo.com/
Hope You Enjoy,
Sam
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Moving into the new space
14:38 - Porsche 956
18:19 - Racecar on the road - CLK GTR
20:53 - Buying and selling cars from a collection
27:51 - Restomods vs. Originality
33:05 - Selling rally cars
47:26 - The state of the market
51:58 - XJR15
53:59 - The Christmas Movie
56:59 - Alfa Romeo 179C
1:00:13 - Events coming up
1:04:02 - 5 Questions
Car Chat Podcast #63 - Tom Jaconelli | Romans International
Tom Jaconelli ( @Romans International ) heads up buying and marketing at Romans International, a car dealership specialising in supercars and hypercars. When I popped in to visit they had 2 veyrons, a laf, an enzo, cgt, 918 and so much more.
https://www.romansinternational.com/
Hope You Enjoy,
Sam
Show Notes:
00:00 = Intro + Where did it all start?
04:45 = Are there certain things on cars that help sell them?
06:26 = Using social media to help customers and increase sales
10:20 = "Launch Editions"
12:50 = Will you modify cars for customers?
13:59 = What's it been like during the coronavirus period?
15:55 = Do you own most of your stock?
18:31 = Are cars over list these days?
26:36 = Low mileage cars
30:02 = Pricing in the future
32:28 = Some of the cars in stock
35:37 = The Ferrari 812 and prices
41:23 = Have you come across many cars just missing key items from the spec sheet?
52:12 = Are you interested in electric cars?
55:33 = The Gordon Murray T.50
1:07:27 = 5 Questions