In this episode of The Autoshift, hosts Jim Pickering, Chad Allan Tyson, and Chad Taylor explore the evolution of the collector car market, highlighting shifting trends, changing demographics and the ways younger enthusiasts engage with cars today. They discuss the rise of classic pickups and restomods, the enduring value of muscle cars like Tri-Five Chevys and the growing emphasis on usability and driving experience over pristine, garage-only vehicles. The conversation also covers the role of social media in shaping collector culture, the transformation of major car events like Monterey and Amelia Island and the impact of technical trends like LS engine swaps. Throughout, the hosts emphasize the emotional and cultural connections people have with cars—freedom, heritage, and identity—while showing how the market adapts to new lifestyles, tastes and technologies.