Classic 4x4

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 coming to terms with market values and buyers expectations.  With the collector truck and 4x4 markets remaining strong and balancing out, the opportunity is there for future growth in certain areas.Generational change continues to drive the truck and 4x4 markets, as the 35-55 year old demographic fuels their insatiable appetite for these vehicles.  Some years, makes and models are performing well and some are struggling due to over supply and shifting trends.Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

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 in June of 2004 out of their shared passion for 4 wheel drive and Jeep vehicles.  Throughout the last decade, Mount Zion Offroad has refined and developed 4×4 service, repair and customization, becoming experts in every area of modifying and repairing trucks and 4×4s.Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

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 trucks in his collection for what they were built to do, taking them on adventures.  They chat about a few of the classic 4x4 adventures he has embarked on and some that he has planned.Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

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 for these vehicles.  Though certain years, makes and models are performing well, some are still struggling due to over supply and shifting trends.Not all marketplaces are created equal!  Marketplaces are essential to bringing liquidity and transparency to the collector vehicle markets.  Efficient and respected marketplaces operate with balance, integrity and trusted buyers and sellers.  Unfortunately, as the popularity of the collector vehicle markets has grown, imbalanced marketplaces with compromised integrity and untrustworthy buyers and sellers have started to plague our enthusiast community. Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!