391: From Shelby to Gumball—The Art and Story of Ian Espich

From being brought home in a 1966 Shelby GT350 to founding the Gumball Gallery, artist and Navy veteran Ian Espich has lived a life fueled by creativity and car culture. Host Greg Stanley explores how his early days in his family's custom paint shop, his service in the U.S. Navy, and his lifelong passion for automobiles all merge on canvas—celebrating speed, style, and soul. Website: https://www.gumball-gallery.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/gumball_gallery/ #CollectorCarPodcast #GumballGallery #AutomotiveArt #CarCulture #ShelbyGT350 Do you need help buying or selling your collector car?  Contact Greg directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. This episode is sponsored by our friends at California Car Cover — my go-to source for custom-fit car covers and detailing gear. They've protected both my '66 GTO and Porsche Boxster S, and I trust them to keep your collector car safe, too. A special thank you to our new sponsor, Discover Once, curators of one-of-a-kind automotive adventures you'll never experience twice. Learn more at discoveronce.com/muscle. And as always, huge thanks to RM Sotheby's for their continual support and for making so many of these automotive dreams possible. 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].