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''My Classic Car'' is a
television show A television show, TV program (), or simply a TV show, is the general reference to any content produced for viewing on a television set that is broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, and cable, or distributed digitally on streaming platf ...
about classic automobiles, hosted by Dennis Gage. It was originally broadcast on TNN, and
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, followed by MAVtv and Velocity. As of 2019 the show airs on the
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network. It was produced by MadStache, who also created ''Popular Hot Rodding Television'', ''Corbin’s Ride On'' and '' Texas Hardtails''. The host of the show, Dennis Gage, is known for his seemingly boundless enthusiasm, his trademark handlebar moustache and the
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with which he ends every episode, "Honor the timeless classics." The series features major classic automobile shows and collections, usually in the
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but occasionally in other countries, including
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and the
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. Some episodes focus on celebrities and prolific car collectors such as talk show host
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. Every episode also features a segment now sponsored by Autogeek Garage, a source for auto detailing supplies, car wax, car care products, car polishes, auto accessories, polishers, and car detailing tools.


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DrCarPolisher

''Motorcycle Classics'' article on Dennis Gage's affinity for motorcycles and how his TV show started

Nostalgic Radio and Cars Podcast (12-21-2011) - Dennis Gage radio interview (beings at 22:28)
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