TMCP #638: Ask Rick! Mecum Kissimmee Shockers — Is the Muscle Car Market Hot or Cooling?
It’s the month of love and football, and Rick Schmidt is back with another edition of Ask Rick to break down what’s happening right now in the automotive world. Rick weighs in on recent comments from Ford CEO Jim Farley about the future of sedans, noting that American automakers have largely abandoned the affordable sedan market—leaving foreign manufacturers, especially Korean brands, to quietly dominate the segment. With early signs pointing toward low-cost electric sedans on the horizon, Rick believes Detroit may yet have an opportunity to re-enter a market it once owned.
Rick also reviews the eye-opening results from January’s major car auctions, calling it a market that “blew the doors off.” Unexpected vehicles crossed the $100K mark, classic ’50s cars held strong, and certain sporty models like the Thunderbird remain undervalued despite high-dollar restorations. The episode wraps with a real-world Mecum challenge: three cars bought under $60K—can one be enjoyed for a year, untouched, and sold at Mecum January 2027 for a win? Rick breaks down the strategy and the risks behind the picks.
TMCP #583: ASK RICK – Mustangs in Norway, The Best PRINT Advertising, and Pre-Election Car Investments!
ASK RICK – Mustangs in Norway, The Best PRINT Advertising, and Pre-Election Car Investments!
TMCP eBay Pick{1972 Mercury Cougar XR7
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Large and In Charge: Restored ’72 Cougar XR7 Convertible! or just click the […]
TMCP eBay{1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Visit us every day, or just click the flame […]
TMCP eBay{1970 Mercury Cougar
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via […]
TMCP #313: NASCAR Legend Eddie Wood on the Amazing History of Wood Brothers Racing; Collecting Bandit Trans Ams with NPD’s Rick Schmidt
TMCP #313: NASCAR Legend Eddie Wood on the Amazing History of Wood Brothers Racing; Collecting Bandit Trans Ams with NPD’s Rick Schmidt
TMCP eBay Pick{ “All Original and Extra Ugly ’76 Mercury Montego”
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via e-mail! “All Original and Extra Ugly ’76 Mercury Montego: If it was Good Enough for David Pearson in the 1976 Daytona 500….” […]
Weekly eBay Pick: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 1-Owner Survivor MUST SELL! NO RESERVE!
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via […]
TMCP #251: National Parts Depot and Pro-Touring.com Update: Pre-Printed Ron Francis Wires and Cougar Parts from NPD!
National Parts Depot and Pro-Touring.com Update: Pre-Printed Ron Francis Wires and Cougar Parts from NPD!
Weekly eBay Pick: ’70 Mercury Cougar Eliminator With Just 22k Miles!
One day each week we’ll list a cool project car or a nice driver for sale here from eBay Motors. We’ll try to keep the price to a max of $20,000 for full driver cars. For project cars, no more than $5,000. Visit us every day, or just click the flame to get it via […]