Classic 4x4
SamfunnFritidChris Picconi hosts the chart topping automotive podcast, Classic 4x4, featuring collector truck market insights and interviews with fellow classic, custom and collector truck and 4x4 enthusiasts. Guests include prominent collectors, restorers, builders and business people discussing their backgrounds, experiences, projects and collections. If you are a Jeep, Land Rover, Toyota, International Harvester, Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge truck enthusiast, this is the podcast for you!
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- Avoiding Vehicle Scams - Andrew Crowell, CEO and Co-Founder, KeySavvy (00:49:06)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Andrew Crowell, CEO and Co-Founder, KeySavvy. They chat about spotting and avoiding the incessant growth and sophistication of scams and fraud currently plaguing the collector vehicle markets. Unfortunately, casual enthusiast buyers and sellers succumb to scams perpetrated by sophisticated fraudsters on a daily basis. KeySavvy has been powering worry-free vehicle transactions since 2022. It is the safest way to pay a private seller or acce...
- Mid-Year 2025 Collector Truck & 4x4 Market Update and Outlook (01:19:48)
Finally, the collector vehicle markets have returned to normalcy! On this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They discuss the past performance and their outlooks on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers and buys. After several years of volatility and imbalance, the collector vehicle markets have finally returned to normalcy with the truck and ...
- The Original Jeeps - Paul Bruno, Jeep Historian and Author (00:58:33)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Paul Bruno, Jeep historian and author of The Original Jeeps. They chat about the origins of the Jeep and how three automakers vied for a government contract that helped win a war and established an icon. The Original Jeeps tells the intriguing story of the American Bantam Car Company, Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., and the Ford Motor Company, who all dared to meet the challenge to build pilot models, and eventually production models, of this vehicle. ...
- SEMA Advocacy Righting Wrongs - Karen Bailey - Chapman, SEMA's SVP of Public and Government Affairs (sema.org / @sema_association) (00:44:36)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Karen Bailey - Chapman, Senior Vice President - Public and Government Affairs at SEMA. They chat about SEMA's advocacy initiatives and how electric vehicle mandates, tariffs and limiting access to public land impact the enthusiast vehicle community. Government policy inadvertently promotes stagnating innovation, increasing costs and limiting use of public lands. SEMA's advocacy initiatives are lobbying government decision makers to normalize and...
- Q1 2025 Truck & 4x4 Market Update and Outlook with Brian Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder, Fourbie Exchange (fourbie.com / @fourbieexchange.com) (01:22:58)
On this episode, Chris is joined again by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They discuss shifting macroeconomic drivers caused by tariffs, the past performance and their outlook on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers, buys, sells, and holds. In the first quarter of 2025, the collector vehicle market continued to balance out and experience stabilization and appreciation. The first...
- Classic Land Cruisers & 4x4s - Collaboration Co-Host with Dan Simpson, Classic Land Cruisers Podcast (@classic_land_cruisers) (01:03:05)
On this episode, Chris collaborates and co-hosts with Dan Simpson, the host of the Classic Land Cruisers Podcast. When two classic 4x4 enthusiasts get a chance to pick each others brains, the conversation will inevitably end up about Land Cruisers. They talk about their random encounter crossing paths, variations of global market Land Cruisers and get real about the beloved J-Series markets. US Spec Land Cruisers will always be paramount in the market, but supply of imported Land ...
- Blue Chip Chevy Trucks - Dan Hogan, Founder & CEO, Hogan Built (@hoganbuilt / hoganbuilt.com) (00:50:13)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Dan Hogan, Founder and CEO, Hogan Built and Hogie Shines. They chat about how Chevrolet K5 and K10 trucks have become the new "Blue Chip" collector vehicles and Dan's evolution from body shop laborer to founding and growing Hogan Built, the preeminent investment quality GM truck restoration and modification shop. They also discuss a few hallmark and in process builds. Move over coach built Duesenbergs and low production Ferraris, Action Li...
- Year End Truck & 4x4 Market Update and Outlook with Brian Ellis from Fourbie Exchange (fourbie.com / @fourbieexchange) (01:26:04)
On this episode, Chris is joined again by Brian Ellis, Co Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They discuss the past performance and their outlooks on the broader collector vehicles markets and truck and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers, buys, sells and holds. With the worst behind us, the collector vehicle market stabilized in 2024 and the future is bright in 2025! Though there are some soft spots in the market, overall col...
- Big Tire Garage - Ian Johnson, TV Host and Creator (@ianfrombigtiregarage / bigtiregarage.com) (01:06:28)
On this episode, Chris is joined by TV host and Creator, Ian Johnson, they chat about everything from SEMA to Ian's career progression from automotive technician and teacher to hosting TV shows. They talk about classic 4x4 restomods leading the collector vehicle markets and the future of EVs too. Born and raised in Canada, Ian began his career as a licensed automotive technician, which lead him to teaching automotive technology and eventually landing his first TV co host opportunity wi...
- Renowned Rovers - Daniel Marcello, Founder, Brooklyn Coachworks (@brooklyncoachworks / brooklyncoachworks.com) (00:52:42)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Daniel Marcello, Founder of Brooklyn Coachworks. They chat about how a career creative turned his Land Rover passion into a magazine that lead to building Brooklyn Coachworks. They also discuss a few of their hallmark builds and how their shops in Italy and Virginia integrate with their home base in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Building an investment quality restored Land Rover Defender isn't easy and certainly not something usually seen in the...
- 3rd Quarter Truck & 4x4 Market Update - Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4 & Brian Ellis, Fourbie Exchange (01:41:36)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They talk about the performance and their outlooks on the truck and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers, buys, sells and holds in the market. After a 5 year run in the collector vehicle markets, 2023 was tumultuous, but 2024 is stabilizing and showing signs of improvement. That trend continued in the 3rd quarter, as sellers are finally c...
- Fascinating 4x4s - Mike Cashman & Curtis Weir, Mount Zion Offroad (@mountzionoffroad / mountzionoffroad.com) (01:18:07)
On this episode, Chris reconvenes with Mike Cashman and Curtis Weir from Mount Zion Offroad to talk about some of their paramount 4x4 builds, including Chris' 1980 International Scout Traveler. Whether a ground up second generation one ton Dodge Ram, custom Jeep YJ rock crawler, portal axles and 40's on a new Ford Bronco or a classic International Scout Traveler drivability refurbishment, Mount Zion has seen, done and built it all! Mike and Jim Cashman founded Mount Zion Offroad ...
- Scout & Land Cruiser Adventures - Patrick Kesler (@scoutlegacy) (01:20:39)
On this episode, Chris goes back to the roots of the podcast and interviews classic 4x4 collector Patrick Kesler. They discuss the beginning of Patrick's classic 4x4 passion and how he began building his well curated collection of International Harvesters and Toyota Land Cruisers. Patrick's collection has grown to include New Legend and Anything Scout designed and built Internationals, along with some purpose built adventure Land Cruisers. He is a devout advocate for using the tr...
- Mid Year Truck & 4x4 Market Update with Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4 & Brian Ellis, Fourbie Exchange (01:39:26)
On this episode, Chris is joined by guest co-host Brian Ellis, Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange. They talk about the performance and their outlook on the truck and 4x4 markets, winners and losers in the market and marketplace integrity. After a tumultuous 2023 in the collector vehicle markets, 2024 is stabilizing and showing signs of appreciation. Generational change continues to drive the truck and 4x4 markets, as the 35-55 year old demographic fuels their insatiable appetite...
- Distinguished Diesels - Stephen & Willie Holden, Holden Brothers (@holden_bros / @holdenbrosdiesel) (00:54:48)
On this episode, Chris, Stephen and Willie discuss how two brothers from the Texas hill country with nothing to loose went from fixing diesel trucks in a cow barn to a brand new massive build shop that produces epic trucks. They also chat about how their humble upbringing and creativity has been instrumental in their success and lead them to a nationally syndicated TV show, Holden Bros. Restos on MotorTrend TV. A decade ago, Stephen and Willie Holden founded Holden Brothers Diesel in t...
- Electrifying Classic Trucks: Adam Roe, Founder - Zero Labs (@zerolabsauto / zerolabs.com) (01:03:57)
On this episode, Chris and Adam discuss how a former professional skateboarder developed the first of it's kind scalable classic truck and 4x4 EV conversion platform. They also talk about how Mike D. from the Beastie Boys made a unique and almost tragic impact on the development of the Zero Labs EV platform that has been applied to classic Ford Broncos, Land Rover Series 3s, International Scouts, Chevy K5s, Jeep Wagoneers and Ford trucks. Founded in 2016, Zero Labs set out on a mission...
- LS Swaps Understood: Joe Balesterri, Co-Founder - PSI Conversions (@wiredbypsi / psiconversions.com) (00:52:10)
On this episode, Chris and Joe get real about LS swaps! They discuss why the LS platform is an amazing option for a classic truck powertrain swap and which LS engine, transmission and transfer case combination are optimal for classic 4x4s. They also chat about how two engineering students founded PSI in their dorm room and the personal connection that links Joe and Chris. PSI has been the industry leader providing out of the box and custom harness and module solutions for LS swap...
- Refined & Rowdy Land Cruisers: Austin Petersen - Founder, Black Dog Traders (@blackdogtraders / blackdogtraders.com) (01:01:00)
On this episode, Chris and Austin chat about transforming mundane classic Toyota Land Cruisers into investment quality restored and rowdy, yet comfortable and refined, LS swapped FJs. They also discuss how a Land Cruiser obsessed former boss and business trips to South America evolved into Black Dog Traders, a premier Land Cruiser restoration shop. Black Dogs' evolution began years ago as a small Father/Son team buying/selling Toyota Land Cruisers of all makes and models. They sp...
- Frictionless Marketplace: Jonathan Shaw - President, Hemmings (@hemmings / hemmings.com) (00:48:20)
On this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the evolution of collector vehicle marketplaces, Hemmings milestone 70th anniversary and their perspectives on the future of marketplaces and the collector vehicle markets. In addition, they talk about Jonathan's 1976 Chevrolet K5 restoration and his passion for classic 4x4s. Hemmings lives for the collector vehicle community. Celebrating their 70th anniversary, they are the oldest and largest collector vehicle marketplace. That d...
- Truck & 4x4 Market, 2023 Update & 2024 Outlook: Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4 (01:32:45)
On this episode, Chris reviews the 2023 collector vehicle, truck and 4x4 markets and which trucks and 4x4s were hot and not in 2023. Also, he discusses the trends that will drive the 2024 collector vehicle, truck and 4x4 markets and predicts which trucks and 4x4s will be hot and not in 2024. After 5 years of strong performance in the collector truck and 4x4 markets, 2023 proved to be a challenging year. Trends are indicating that 2024 could be more promising, but volatile. ...
- Charlie Pitcher: Metal by Charlie - Dodgy Dodge Adventure (@metalbycharlie / metalbycharlie.com) (01:02:38)
On this episode, Chris and Charlie reconvene to discuss the wild adventure Charlie and his crew went on to save a rare 1941 Diesel 3 Ton Dodge truck resting for decades in the remote California wilderness. It all started with a lead from Don Scott (@donscottwheels), lead to a few desperate calls to celebrity chefs Frank Falcinelli (@frankfalcinelli) and Matty Matheson (@mattymatheson), included some near death experiences and ended with Charlie (@metalbycharlie), Jake (@snowneck), Matt ...
- Mike Anthenelli: Riptide 4x4 - Spectacular Scouts (@riptide4x4s / riptide4x4.com) (00:50:52)
On this episode, Chris and Mike discuss how Riptide 4x4 went from being "the new kid on the block" to selling one of their iconic Scout II builds to Scout Motors. They discuss in detail the Scout Motors Scout II build and a few of Riptide's other epic Scout II builds. Located in Lincoln, DE, Riptide 4X4 was born out of a love for all things vintage 4x4. They are a small outfit with a handful of guys doing what they want to do, keeping classic trucks on the road. Surf trips,...
- Todd Gatto: HVNY Imports - Kei Truck Virtuoso (@hvny.imports / hvnyimports.com) (00:58:05)
On this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the origin of Kei vehicles, the differences between the makes and models and their platform variations. In addition, they discuss how the import US Kei truck market has exploded in recent years and what the future holds as more unique JDM vehicles hit the "25 year import rule". Kei, roughly translated to "light automobile", refers to the Japanese vehicle category for the smallest highway legal passenger vehicles, with restricted dime...
- Stacey David: "The Truck Godfather", Iconic TV and Podcast Host (@officialstaceydavid / staceydavid.com) (01:03:37)
On this episode, Chris and Stacey discuss Stacey's iconic truck builds and TV and media career. It all started in the 90s with the iconic show Trucks! and has evolved to the hit show television show Gearz and Tales of a Gearhead podcast. With decades of experience working in restoration and hot rod shops, and over 20 years on national television on two hit TV shows, Stacey David has been showing people how to build cool cars and trucks for a long time. His mechanical abilities and fabr...
- Pro Tips: Selling Your Truck or 4x4 with Chris Picconi & Brian Ellis (@classic4x4_trucks / classic4x4.com & @fourbieexchange / fourbie.com) (01:18:22)
On this episode, Chris and Brian reconvene to discuss the do's, dont's and tips to successfully sell your collector classic, custom and modified trucks and 4x4s. Buying a truck or 4x4 is fun, but selling one is not. This episodes guides our listeners to understand what it takes to successfully sell a truck or 4x4. Classic 4x4 handles every aspect of the sale of your classic, custom, and modified truck or 4x4. Your truck is prepared for sale, brought to market and sold, all while ...