Classic Auto Mall - #255 Stewart Howden welcomes John Oates, Songwriter, Musician, Auto Enthusiast and former member of the duo Hall and Oates plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market Magazine

Show #255 airdate: August 5, 2026 Stewart welcomes John Oates—songwriter, musician, performer, author, auto enthusiast, and former member of the legendary duo Hall & Oates. John talks about growing up in North Wales, Pennsylvania, his early musical influences from rock and roll, jazz, folk, and the Philadelphia music scene. Also discussed are the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Live Aid, and how "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" became part of Hall & Oates' repertoire. John also shares stories about his home in Colorado and his famous neighbor, Nashville's vibrant music scene, and, of course, his lifelong passion for automobiles. From touring with the band in a Pontiac GTO to buying his first Porsche and discovering why the marque became his "sweet spot" along with the C8 Corvette Z06 and other notable performance cars. Hear how he bought a Porsche 930 Turbo that was "reserved" for rod Stewart, attended driving school at Pocono Raceway with a member of the famous Andretti family, participated in the IROC Series, and reveals what he considers the one of the most versatile automobiles. Later in the program, Keith Martin, publisher of Sports Car Market magazine, joins Stewart to discuss whether collector car values may be headed for a correction, reflect on recent wildfires, recount seeing the aftermath of Mount St. Helens, and explains the meaning of "COBS." Featured Topics John Oates' musical journey from North Wales, PA to the Rock Hall of Fame with Hall & Oates The Philadelphia music scene, Philadelphia Folk Festival, and Live Aid A lifelong passion for Porsche automobiles including the 356, 930 Turbo, Speedster and Boxster Other great cars such as the Audi RS5 and Emory Outlaw Rod Stewart, Johnny Mathis, Elvis Presley, Hunter S. Thompson, Kevin Jeannette, Ray Evernham, John Andretti, Michael Andretti, Tommy Mottola, Sam Bush, and Rod Emory Amelia Island, Laguna Seca, Pocono Raceway, Hershey, Beverly Hills, Monterey, and Montgomery County, PA Keith Martin on collector car values, Mount St. Helens, and "COBS" Featured Websites John Oates (official website & tour schedule): johnoates.com Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Hall & Oates: rockhall.com/inductees/hall-and-oates Kaege Retro: kaege-retro.de WIBG-AM 990 Philadelphia Radio Legacy: usaradiomuseum.com Temple University Press: x.com/TempleUnivPress RM Sotheby's: rmsothebys.com Mecum Auctions: mecum.com Pocono Raceway: poconoraceway.com Big Iron Garage: bigirongarage.com Beverly Hills Porsche: porschebeverlyhills.com Sony Music: sonymusic.com The Bluebird Cafe: bluebirdcafe.com Send us Fan Mail CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date. Recorded in our Showcase Studio just inside the entrance of the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, PA, Host Stewart Howden, Classic Auto Mall President and Classic Car Specialist Steve Saffier talk about this unique and amazing place often with amazing guests. YES...Classic Auto Mall is a REAL former shopping mall that covers almost EIGHT football fields with an average of nearly ONE THOUSAND classic vehicles under one, climate controlled roof and they're all FOR SALE! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to be informed of new episodes and SEE them on the Classic Auto Mall YouTube Channel. We also invite you to VISIT US IN PERSON at Classic Auto Mall, one hour west of Philadelphia at PA Turnpike Exit #298, VISIT us online at ClassicAutoMall.com or talk to real, live people about visiting, buying or selling your classic on consignment at 610-901-3804. GET OUR FREE APP: https://ClassicAutoMall.appimize.app When it opens click on the ORANGE button to install on your phone or computer for DIRECT ACCESS to our VIDEO and AUDIO shows and our website.