The Retro Rides Podcast Episode 18: Shane Jacobson’s MGB, a genuine Rockford Files Firebird, and the sale of Lang Lang Proving Ground

In our latest podcast, we catch up with Aussie actor and funnyman Shane Jacobson ahead of his 1963 MGB going to auction in the latest RR Auctions timed sale.

We also take a look at some of the other flagship cars included in the upcoming auction, including a genuine screen-used Pontiac Firebird driven in The Rockford Files by lead actor James Garner, with a plethora of his memorabilia included in the sale.

Of course, we also chat about the latest news in the performance car world including Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse collaboration with Triple Eight Racing, Alpina’s new V8-powered concept car, and the sale of the Lang Lang Proving Ground that was the longtime home of Holden’s vehicle development.

You can watch the full podcast on YouTube below, or you can stream The Retro Rides Podcast in audio form on SpotifyiHeart, and Podbean.

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Cameron is a life long car lover, hence the reason he saw the opportunity to create a dedicated classic car content led business to satisfy the Australian Classic Car enthusiast. He is a collector with a somewhat eclectic taste featuring American Muscle, Aussie Muscle and Euro Performance cars from the 60’s through to the 2000’s.

Cameron has over 30 years experience in media and content strategy and creation including Executive Producer of multiple Motor (PCOTY) Performance Car Of The Year videos and Wheels magazine (COTY) Car Of The Year announcements. He also created Cruise Mode an automotive lifestyle programme that aired for two seasons on Network TEN.

Cameron spent 15 years at the Nine Network and has run his full service Advertising Agency Oxygen360 for the last 18 years.

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