Future-Proofing the Collector Car Hobby: Chris Bright (Collector Part Exchange)

This Break/Fix podcast episode features Chris Bright, co-founder of Collector Part Exchange (CPX), a new online community designed to facilitate the buying and selling of collector car parts. CPX aims to support businesses that keep the automotive hobby vibrant by creating an easy-to-use platform where parts from various vehicles, especially hard-to-find ones, can be bought and sold. Chris discusses the origin and development of CPX, shares his own experiences as a car enthusiast, and elaborates on how CPX can help individual sellers, businesses, and the broader automotive community. We touch on the challenges and future plans for the platform, including incorporating modern technologies like 3D printing. Additionally, it explores the impact of technological advancements like EVs on the collector car world and includes some engaging personal anecdotes and opinions from Chris. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Chris Bright: Co-Founder of CPX 01:19 The Origin Story of CPX; Challenges in the Collector Car Market 06:16 Chris's Personal Car Collection 15:43 The Future of Collector Cars 20:29 Impact of Cash for Clunkers and EV Revolution 25:06 The Debate on Converting Classic Cars to EVs 30:01 Pit Stop Questions: Best Sounding Engine and Sexiest Car 32:09 A Lamborghini Encounter 32:58 Favorite Classic Sports Cars 33:51 Porsche 959 vs. Ferrari F40 34:42 Introduction to CPX 34:50 Technical Details of CPX; Listing and Selling on CPX 40:54 Expanding CPX Inventory 42:42 Future of CPX and Car Parts 49:44 CPX's Unique Offerings 57:39 Final Thoughts and Promotions ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/