In this episode of Throttlecast, we sit down with Atlanta native Tony Marzullo, founder of Gas Motorcars, to discuss his unconventional journey through the car business and the philosophy behind his enthusiast-focused dealership.
From starting as a young salesman to walking away over ethical concerns, Tony shares how he built Gas Motorcars on transparency, reputation, and rare, driver-centric vehicles. He also dives into Porsche market trends, auction dynamics, and why supercars aren’t always smart investments.
Beyond the showroom, Tony talks about his hands-on philanthropic work with the Shepherd Center, creating meaningful experiences for patients and families facing life-changing injuries.

In this episode of Throttlecast, we sit down with Ed Bolian—Cannonball record holder, founder of VINwiki, and former Lamborghini sales director—to talk cars, storytelling, and the unexpected path that built one of the most influential automotive media platforms today.

Ed dives into his journey from exotic car sales and rentals to building VINwiki, shares behind-the-scenes stories from some of the world’s most legendary cars, and breaks down what truly makes modern cars collectible. From McLaren F1 road trips to Bugatti Veyron ownership, this episode blends passion, humor, and real insight into the automotive world.

Introducing Throttlecast: Episode 5 (Dave, Grant and Dani Butler)

This episode of Throttlecast features Dani Butler, a staple of Atlanta’s automotive community and former face of Butler Tire. Danni shares the story behind the 50-year family business, how he modernized its marketing through social media, and why relationships—not money—were always the foundation of success.

He also reflects on his journey from South Africa to Atlanta, his personal car evolution that led him to the Porsche 911, and his next chapter after Butler Tire’s sale in 2022. Now consulting and planning his next automotive venture, Danni opens up about shifting priorities after a major health scare and what truly matters moving forward.

If you love real cars, real stories, and real people, this is the start of something special.

This episode of Throttlecast, features host Grant Van Brewer, co-host Dave Codrea, and special guest Evan Halliday of RS Auto House.

Atlanta native Evan Halliday has been in the automotive world since 2012, turning a lifelong passion into a career. From launching a supercar experience at Atlanta Motorsports Park to time in the corporate world and six years at Merit Partners, Evan ultimately founded RS Auto House—an auction-focused, concierge-style brokerage built around client care, accuracy, and trust.

RS Auto House specializes in high-end vehicles, with a strong presence on Bring a Trailer, emphasizing hands-on service, thorough vehicle prep, and honest representation. Evan also shares insights on collecting, why Porsche is a smart starting point, and the cars that shaped his journey—from the Dodge Viper to the legendary McLaren F1.

The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round covering dream cars, manual transmissions, and car trends worth keeping (and ditching).

This episode features Cho Nguyen, the founder of Vintage Modern. He grew up with a deep appreciation for cars but was limited by his resources, ultimately this influenced his approach to building vehicles. Over time, he transformed that passion into a company focused on blending classic design with modern engineering, safety, and reliability.

Rather than accepting the limitations of traditional vintage cars, he set out to create something better. Vehicles that capture the look and character of the past while delivering the performance and comfort expected today. It’s a thoughtful story about identifying a personal challenge and turning it into a refined, successful brand.

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