What does it really take to become a Car Specialist at the world’s leading collector car auction house? In this episode, I sit down with Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s, to explore the skills, knowledge, and passion required to succeed in one of the most exciting careers in the automotive world.
Gord shares his personal journey, offers insider advice for aspiring specialists, and explains how RM Sotheby’s evaluates and markets the rarest cars in the world. We also review the recent Monterey results, highlighting market trends, record-setting sales, and what they mean for collectors moving forward.
I also open up about my own not-so-typical career path — how I transitioned from the consumer packaged goods industry into the collector car world, and how launching The Collector Car Podcast ultimately played a key role in consigning the $51.7M Ferrari 330 LM/250 GTO, the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction.
🔑 Topics include:
The pathway to becoming a Car Specialist
The mix of passion, expertise, and client service needed to succeed
Lessons from RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction results
My own unconventional journey from CPG to consigning the world’s most valuable Ferrari
Key insights into where the collector car market is headed
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Join RM Sotheby’s 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—with 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.
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Interested in consigning a car at an RM Sotheby’s auction? Contact Greg directly at GStanley@RMSothebys.com.