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Between Two Pumps is where real car conversations happen—hosted by Terry Shea, Mike Musto, and Terry McGean. The show combines decades of market knowledge with candid debate and real marketplace intelligence. From muscle cars and European classics to modern collectibles and emerging trends, nothing is off limits. In an environment where hype can distort perception overnight, Between Two Pumps cuts through the noise—positioning Hemmings as both a historian and a modern-day navigator of the collector-car landscape. Each episode blends firsthand experience, honest opinions, and deep industry insight to help enthusiasts understand what truly matters. What's worth buying? What's overrated? What will stand the test of time? Terry, Mike, and Terry break it down—no scripts, no fluff.
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- 2 weeks ago44 min
From Station Wagons to Supercars: Cars That Caught Our Eye
In Episode 30 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean take a closer look at some of their favorite recent sales on Hemmings Marketplace. From affordable classics and unusual muscle cars to iconic European sports cars, the guys discuss what makes each vehicle special, what they sold for, and whether they'd want one in their own garages. Along the way, they explore the engineering behind GM's clamshell station wagons, the history of Dodge's original muscle trucks, the enduring appeal of Honda's S2000, and why certain collector cars are becoming increasingly desirable. Featured vehicles include: 1971 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon 1979 Dodge Little Red Express 2007 Honda S2000 1972 Volvo 1800E 1986 Ford Bronco 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL600 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 1992 Ferrari 512 TR 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Whether you're hunting for your next collector car, following the market, or just enjoy a good automotive debate, this episode celebrates the incredible variety of vehicles and stories found on Hemmings Marketplace. Explore collector cars at Hemmings.com and discover more episodes of Between Two Pumps on the Hemmings YouTube channel.
- 3 weeks ago27 min
What Car Would You Drive to Your High School Reunion?
On Episode 29 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean debate the perfect vehicle for showing up to a high school reunion. From a chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro to a Ford Bronco Sasquatch and a 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the guys explore what your choice of car says about your personality, success, and automotive taste. Along the way, they revisit the cars they drove in high school, share reunion stories, and debate which vehicles they'd never want to be caught arriving in. Whether you're looking to make a statement, relive your glory days, or simply prove you've still got great taste in cars, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of automotive opinions. What would you drive to your high school reunion? Let us know in the comments!
- Oct 7, 202639 min
Cars We Didn't Think We Needed Until We Drove Them
On Episode 28 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry McGean, and Terry Shea talk about the cars that completely changed their minds once they got behind the wheel. From a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with the Pontiac 400 and a four-speed to a first-gen Toyota Tacoma that unexpectedly became a family favorite, the guys dig into the cars that proved their assumptions wrong. The conversation covers an unlikely love affair with a high-mileage Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ, eye-opening experiences with Japanese performance cars, the BMW E36 that made a believer out of a muscle-car guy, and a Ferrari 308 that was far better than its reputation suggested. Mike also recalls driving the outrageous Dodge Viper ACR Extreme at VIR—and discovering just how capable the most intimidating version of the Viper really is. Plus, the guys get into the Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ, classic Alfa Romeos, and why sometimes the best automotive experiences come from cars you never expected to love. What car completely changed your opinion after you finally drove one?
- Sep 30, 202638 min
Monterey Car Week Has Changed. Is That a Bad Thing?
On Episode 27 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean take on Monterey Car Week—from the crowds and social-media-fueled car spotting to the changing culture surrounding one of the biggest weeks in the collector-car world. The guys debate whether a new generation of enthusiasts is disrupting the experience or simply experiencing the hobby in a different way. They also dig into a massive year for the Monterey auctions, the changing mix of cars commanding serious money, and how Pebble Beach continues to evolve beyond the traditional classics. From historic hot rods and Japanese race cars to what could eventually earn a place on the concours lawn, the conversation turns to what Monterey—and the collector-car hobby itself—might look like for the next generation. Is Car Week losing what made it special, or is this simply the next chapter?
- Sep 23, 202636 min
The Cars That Got Us Hooked — with Mike McNessor
On Episode 26 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry Shea and Terry McGean are joined by Hemmings Motor News Managing Editor, Mike McNessor to talk about their first cool cars, the questionable decisions they made to get them on the road, and the lessons they had to learn the hard way. From a rusty 1969 Camaro and a $300 junkyard Dodge Dart GT to a battered Chevelle SS and a Datsun/Nissan 300ZX, the guys look back at the cars that helped turn them into lifelong enthusiasts. There are rusty quarter panels, borrowed license plates, questionable teenage driving decisions, missed proms, blown budgets and plenty of stories about learning to wrench with whatever tools and money were available. They also tackle the question every enthusiast eventually asks: If you could have your first cool car back, would you want it? Plus, the conversation turns to the cars they've managed to hold onto for decades, why certain vehicles become permanent members of the family, and the projects that somehow never quite get finished. What was your first cool car and would you buy it back today?
- Sep 16, 202641 min
The $5K, $10K & $20K Collector Car Challenge
In Episode 25 of Between Two Pumps, Mike Musto, Terry Shea, and Terry McGean set out to prove that getting into the collector-car hobby doesn't have to require a six-figure budget. Each of the guys goes shopping through the Hemmings Marketplace with three price caps: $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000. The results are all over the automotive map. A customized 1969 Dodge A100, a project 1940 Ford, a V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Volkswagen Beetle convertible, a V12 Jaguar, a funky 1962 Dodge Dart wagon, and plenty more make the list before the $20K category opens the door to everything from vintage off-roaders to '90s Japanese performance cars. Along the way, the guys make the case for buying cars you can actually use, finding value in overlooked models, and remembering that you don't have to marry every car you buy. With plenty of genuinely interesting cars still available at attainable prices, the hardest part might be talking yourself out of bringing one home. If you had $5K, $10K, or $20K to spend on a fun car today, what are you buying?
- Sep 9, 202646 min
Have New Cars Gotten Too Complicated?
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- Sep 2, 202633 min
The Motorcycle Rabbit Hole
In Episode 23 of Between Two Pumps, the guys leave four wheels behind and dive into the world of motorcycles. With decades of riding experience between them, Mike Musto and Terry Shea talk about everything from the Honda CB750 and the rise of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle to the analog sport bikes of the '80s and '90s—and why motorcycles can deliver a level of immediacy and visceral excitement that even great cars can't match. Terry also finds himself in the market for his first street motorcycle, sparking a conversation about what makes a good first bike, whether to go vintage or modern, and why an inexpensive '90s or early-2000s motorcycle might be the perfect way into two wheels. Along the way, the guys revisit some of their own first bikes, favorite motorcycles, the appeal of adventure bikes, and the seemingly endless rabbit hole of motorcycles available on the Hemmings Marketplace. Plus: Why riding a motorcycle can make you a better car driver, the enduring appeal of analog machines, and one very important piece of advice for anyone thinking about getting into riding: spend more on the gear.
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About Between Two Pumps
Between Two Pumps is where real car conversations happen—hosted by Terry Shea, Mike Musto, and Terry McGean. The show combines decades of market knowledge with candid debate and real marketplace intelligence. From muscle cars and European classics to modern collectibles and emerging trends, nothing is off limits. In an environment where hype can distort perception overnight, Between Two Pumps cuts through the noise—positioning Hemmings as both a historian and a modern-day navigator of the collector-car landscape. Each episode blends firsthand experience, honest opinions, and deep industry insight to help enthusiasts understand what truly matters. What's worth buying? What's overrated? What will stand the test of time? Terry, Mike, and Terry break it down—no scripts, no fluff.
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