Classic 4x4
Chris Picconi hosts the chart topping automotive podcast, Classic 4x4, featuring collector truck market insights and interviews with fellow classic, custom and collector truck and 4x4 enthusiasts. Guests include prominent collectors, restorers, builders and business people discussing their backgrounds, experiences, projects and collections. If you are a Jeep, Land Rover, Toyota, International Harvester, Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge truck enthusiast, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
51 episodes
Renowned Rovers - Daniel Marcello, Founder, Brooklyn Coachworks (@brooklyncoachworks / brooklyncoachworks.com)
On this episode, Chris is joined by Daniel Marcello, Founder of Brooklyn Coachworks. They chat about how a career creative turned his Land Rover passion into a magazine that lead to building Brooklyn Coachworks. They also discuss a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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52:42
3rd Quarter Truck & 4x4 Market Update - Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4 & Brian Ellis, Fourbie Exchange
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, lo...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:41:36
Fascinating 4x4s - Mike Cashman & Curtis Weir, Mount Zion Offroad (@mountzionoffroad / mountzionoffroad.com)
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 to...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:18:07
Scout & Land Cruiser Adventures - Patrick Kesler (@scoutlegacy)
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 Interna...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:20:39
Mid Year Truck & 4x4 Market Update with Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4 & Brian Ellis, Fourbie Exchange
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:39:26
Distinguished Diesels - Stephen & Willie Holden, Holden Brothers (@holden_bros / @holdenbrosdiesel)
On this episode, Chris, Stephen and Willie discuss how two brothers from the Texas hill country with nothing to loose went from fixing diesel trucks in a cow barn to a brand new massive build shop that produces epic trucks. They also chat...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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54:48
Electrifying Classic Trucks: Adam Roe, Founder - Zero Labs (@zerolabsauto / zerolabs.com)
On this episode, Chris and Adam discuss how a former professional skateboarder developed the first of it's kind scalable classic truck and 4x4 EV conversion platform. They also talk about how Mike D. from the Beastie Boys made a unique an...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:03:57
LS Swaps Understood: Joe Balesterri, Co-Founder - PSI Conversions (@wiredbypsi / psiconversions.com)
On this episode, Chris and Joe get real about LS swaps! They discuss why the LS platform is an amazing option for a classic truck powertrain swap and which LS engine, transmission and transfer case combination are optimal for classic 4x4s...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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52:10
Refined & Rowdy Land Cruisers: Austin Petersen - Founder, Black Dog Traders (@blackdogtraders / blackdogtraders.com)
On this episode, Chris and Austin chat about transforming mundane classic Toyota Land Cruisers into investment quality restored and rowdy, yet comfortable and refined, LS swapped FJs. They also discuss how a Land Cruiser obsessed former b...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:01:00
Frictionless Marketplace: Jonathan Shaw - President, Hemmings (@hemmings / hemmings.com)
On this episode, Chris and Jonathan discuss the evolution of collector vehicle marketplaces, Hemmings milestone 70th anniversary and their perspectives on the future of marketplaces and the collector vehicle markets. In addition, they tal...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:20
Truck & 4x4 Market, 2023 Update & 2024 Outlook: Chris Picconi, Classic 4x4
On this episode, Chris reviews the 2023 collector vehicle, truck and 4x4 markets and which trucks and 4x4s were hot and not in 2023. Also, he discusses the trends that will drive the 2024 collector vehicle, truck and 4x4 markets and predi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:32:45
Charlie Pitcher: Metal by Charlie - Dodgy Dodge Adventure (@metalbycharlie / metalbycharlie.com)
On this episode, Chris and Charlie reconvene to discuss the wild adventure Charlie and his crew went on to save a rare 1941 Diesel 3 Ton Dodge truck resting for decades in the remote California wilderness. It all started with a lead from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:02:38
Mike Anthenelli: Riptide 4x4 - Spectacular Scouts (@riptide4x4s / riptide4x4.com)
On this episode, Chris and Mike discuss how Riptide 4x4 went from being "the new kid on the block" to selling one of their iconic Scout II builds to Scout Motors. They discuss in detail the Scout Motors Scout II build and a few of Riptide...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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50:52
Todd Gatto: HVNY Imports - Kei Truck Virtuoso (@hvny.imports / hvnyimports.com)
On this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the origin of Kei vehicles, the differences between the makes and models and their platform variations. In addition, they discuss how the import US Kei truck market has exploded in recent years and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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58:05
Stacey David: "The Truck Godfather", Iconic TV and Podcast Host (@officialstaceydavid / staceydavid.com)
On this episode, Chris and Stacey discuss Stacey's iconic truck builds and TV and media career. It all started in the 90s with the iconic show Trucks! and has evolved to the hit show television show Gearz and Tales of a Gearhead podcast.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:03:37
Pro Tips: Selling Your Truck or 4x4 with Chris Picconi & Brian Ellis (@classic4x4_trucks / classic4x4.com & @fourbieexchange / fourbie.com)
On this episode, Chris and Brian reconvene to discuss the do's, dont's and tips to successfully sell your collector classic, custom and modified trucks and 4x4s. Buying a truck or 4x4 is fun, but selling one is not. This episodes gu...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:18:22
Joe Fattorosi: Urban Jeep Outfitters - Custom Jeeps & Broncos (@urban_jeep_outfitters / urbanjeepoutfitters.com)
On this episode, Chris and Joe discuss how a family owned body shop became one of the most prominent Jeep and Bronco custom shops in the country and how the synergies between a mother, father and son have lead to their success. This speci...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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59:37
Erik Barnlund: Maxlider Brothers - Custom Broncos (@maxlidermotors / maxliderbros.com)
On this episode, Chris and Erik officially debunk the myth that his and his brother Kris' last name is Maxlider, the wild story that lead to the Barnlund brothers becoming known as the Maxlider brothers and how they built the premier official F...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:41
Drew Norman: The Jeep Farm - Jeep Builder & Restorer (@thejeepfarm)
On this episode, Chris and Drew discuss some of The Jeep Farm's iconic builds, Drew's Willys, Kaiser and AMC era Jeep obsession and how it all started as a hobby that grew into a thriving business.The Jeep Farm understands that every Je...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:02:26
Chris Swenson: Bumpin Uglys - Ford Bumpsides (@bumpin_uglys)
On this episode, Chris and Chris discuss how growing up around trucks spawned Chris Swenson's passion for collecting and restoring Ford trucks and eventually sharing his fondness for the "Bumpside" generation with the world. They also run...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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43:16
Dan Weinberger: Japanese Classics - JDM Classic Trucks (@japaneseclassicsllc)
On this episode, Chris and Dan discuss the emergence of classic JDM 4x4 trucks and how their popularity has grown amongst classic 4x4 enthusiasts. They also chat about the import process, which models have gained prominence and the models...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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55:58
Sean Barber: New Legend 4x4 & Anything Scout - Epic IH Scouts (@newlegend4x4 / @anythingscout)
On this episode, Chris and Sean discuss how Sean turned an overpriced cell phone and garage full of International Harvester parts into the premier International Harvester light line parts retailer, pioneered the Scout drivability conversion and...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:10
Mid Year 2023 Market Update with Classic.com
On this episode, Chris and the Classic.com Team reconvene to discuss the winners and losers and the volatility in the classic 4x4 and truck markets so far this year. They also peak into their crystal balls and chat about where they think ...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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1:06:45
Host the Host - Brian Ellis Interviews Chris Picconi (@fourbieexchange / @overlandbythesea)
The tables turn with Brian Ellis, Co-Founder of Fourbie Exchange, stepping into the host seat and interviewing Chris. After receiving several listener requests to hear more about Chris and his collection, Chris hopped into the guest seat ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:48:51
Nate Bonn: Proper EV - Classic EV Conversions (@properev)
Proper brings excitement to the classic car market by transforming awesome vehicles with modern EV technology. In addition to classic vehicle EV conversions, Proper provides full classic vehicle restoration services and custom active exha...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:03:14
