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Max Girardo, Classic Car Specialist and Auctioneer
Season 1, Ep. 17
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This month, Jodie sits down with one of the foremost figures in the classic car world, Max Girardo. From spending over 20 years as a car expert and auctioneer, to founding Girardo & Co in 2016, Max specializes in selling some of the most extraordinary cars in the world. During this episode, Max discusses his time as an auctioneer in the top tier of the automotive world, his hopes for the new generation of classic car enthusiasts and how his Italian upbringing fueled his passion for racing.
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