In this episode, Jeff sits down in an “undisclosed location” in Cornelius, NC - surrounded by Jaguar E-Types, a classic Mercedes cabriolet, an air-cooled Porsche 911 Targa, and… a rogue Ford Fairlane - to talk with Marc Corea, owner of MotorcarTrader.com.

They cover the emotional pull of classic cars, transparent selling, Lake Norman’s car culture, and why the E-Type might be the most rewarding (and occasionally stubborn) driver’s car ever made.

Marc is a lifelong enthusiast and specialist dealer who has bought, sold, and consulted on hundreds of Jaguar E-types, Mercedes SLs, Austin-Healeys, and more. He runs MotorcarTrader.com in Cornelius, NC, focusing on high-quality examples, deep documentation, and long-term client relationships.

Episode Highlights

• How a father-son 1981 Porsche 911 SC Targa set Marc on a lifetime path (and how he tracked the same car down decades later).
  
  
  
• Why honesty beats hype in classic car sales - and how the right expectations create happy, repeat collectors.
  
  
  
• The Lake Norman car scene: Cars & Coffee meetups, the Lake Norman Car Group, and a community that values relationships over transactions.
  
  
  
• A practical reality check on vintage ownership: maintenance, parts, and the joy that comes from doing it right.
  
  
  
• Why Jaguar E-types are singular to drive - and how originality, documentation, and small details (like red primer on the frame rails) matter.
  
  
  
• 2025 market notes: demand shifting toward well-sorted, higher-end cars as restoration timelines and talent get tighter.
  
  
  
• The Mercedes lens: from Ponton cabrio to 250 SL, why classic Benz engineering still feels overbuilt—in the best way.

Motorcartrader.com

YouTube: @MarcShark100

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