372: Jay Ward - Pixar's Car Guy, Hillsborough Judge & the Story Behind Cars

In this special episode of The Collector Car Podcast, Pixar's Jay Ward returns—not just as the man behind Cars, but as a guest judge at the Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance, one of the most prestigious collector car events on the West Coast. Host Greg Stanley chats with Jay about how the Cars franchise continues to bridge the gap between animation and authentic automotive passion. From his work developing iconic characters like Lightning McQueen and Doc Hudson to his personal love of vintage steel, Jay shares how real collector cars helped inspire the Pixar universe—and vice versa. Plus, we're joined by Glen Egan, Chairman of the Hillsborough Concours, for a quick interview on what makes this year's event so special, what cars to watch for, and why Hillsborough continues to be a must-attend celebration of automotive excellence. 🎟️ Learn more or buy tickets: HillsboroughConcours.org 🎥 Discover the Cars legacy: Pixar.com/feature-films/cars 🎙️ More episodes: TheCollectorCarPodcast.com Whether you're a concours regular, a Pixar fan, or just love a good car story—this episode has something for you. Whether you're a concours regular, a Pixar fan, or just love a good car story—this episode has something for you. #JayWard #PixarCars #HillsboroughConcours #CollectorCarPodcast #LightningMcQueen #DocHudson #ClassicCars #PixarCarCulture #GlenEgan #CarJudging #ConcoursdElegance #CarsMovie #CarEnthusiast #CarAnimation #PixarCollectorCars #CarsFranchise #AutomotiveStorytelling #PebbleBeach #SEMA #CarNostalgia Listen to the "Octane FM: Shift, Rev, Repeat" album on Spotify! Stay connected with The Collector Car Podcast—find us on our Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or reach out to Greg directly via email. 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. Learn more at www.TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or email Greg at [email protected]. Interested in consigning a car at an RM Sotheby's auction? Contact Greg directly at [email protected].