Dave Van Epps is days away from putting his brand-new 1,200-mile 2025 GT3RS on track at VIR for GT Smokies — and the nerves are real. Paul Kramer talks him off the ledge with hard-earned track wisdom, while Casey Parkin quietly reveals he's managing 14 auction cars, including a landmark 8-car RS collection drop on Bring a Trailer featuring multiple 991 RSes, a Ford GT Heritage Edition, a Ferrari Pista, and a Ferrari Speciale.

Also in this episode: the Malibu GT3RS rental that rolled down a cliff (and why traction control on modern Porsches is not optional), the hidden danger of full-leather dashes on Macans and 997s, Paul's long-running saga to rehab a 1971 911T Targa "El Fuego," the G50 vs. 915 transmission debate, whether mid-year 911s have already had their moment, and the best way to upgrade a Luxor beige interior without touching eBay.

Topics covered:

• GT Smokies rally — VIR track day, Asheville, charity fundraising
• Rented GT3RS rolls off Mulholland — what went wrong
• Casey's 8-car BaT RS collection listing (991.1, 991.2, 992 RS variants + exotics)
• Paul makes an offer on a 2024 Macan S
• Full leather dash peeling: causes, costs & prevention
• 71 911T Targa rehab budget breakdown
• G50 vs. 915: is the price premium worth it?
• Mid-year 911 market outlook (74–75 Carreras)
• Luxor beige interior upgrade guide
• Ideal Porsche owner traits & vintage car patience
• How to track maintenance on a multi-car fleet

🎽 SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE: Casey and the GCC crew have a charity shirt benefiting Pets With Disabilities — 100% of profits go directly to the rescue. Shipping included in the lower 48. Order in batches, be patient, and donate more by ordering more. 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt Questions? Email casey@groupccuration.com

Connect with the hosts: 📧 paul@autokennel.com | dave@sonderwerks.com | casey@groupccuration.com 📸 Instagram: @autokennel | @sonderwerks | @groupccuration

Are we overvaluing “perfect” cars?

In this episode, we break down the growing obsession with condition, Carfax reports, and collector mentality—and why it might be taking away from what makes car ownership special.

From GT4 ownership stories to real rally experiences, this conversation gets honest about:

• Why imperfections shouldn’t scare you
• The truth behind Carfax “damage”
• What real enthusiasts actually value
• And why driving always beats preserving

Plus, we highlight a cause worth supporting: 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt

All profits support Pets With Disabilities.

Casey: https://www.groupccuration.com Paul: https://www.autokennel.com Dave: https://www.sonderwerks.com

“We’re not sure, but cars are involved.”

We open this episode recognizing our rally friend Phil Bazell (@crocgt4) and the impact he’s had on the driving community.

👉 Watch this special video shared in his honor: https://youtu.be/5YviK-vcGAY?si=Zdpbwby9IxcP-LF7

We start with a simple but powerful question: If you had one last drive… what road would you choose?

Then the episode shifts into one of the wildest real-world stories we’ve covered.

A routine car sale uncovers a vehicle stolen in 1977—with mismatched VINs, duplicate titles, and a resolution nearly 50 years in the making.

Inside this episode:

• The emotional connection behind the roads we never forget
• How a stolen car resurfaced decades later
• What VIN mismatches actually mean for ownership and value
• Why due diligence matters more than ever with vintage cars

Plus real stories from inside the industry:

• A repo story that proves why dealers shouldn’t act like banks
• A transporter chase that turned into an action-movie moment
• The hidden risks in shipping and title transfers

Listener questions include:

• Does fixing a VIN issue hurt value?
• Is restoring a complicated car still worth it?
• Porsche pricing vs real driving experience
• Montana LLC purchases—what actually works

Paul Kramer (AutoKennel): https://autokennel.com Casey Parkin (Group C Curation): https://www.groupccuration.com Dave Van Epps (Sonderwerks): https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt