Hello Gearheads,

It’s a shift day in the auto world: EVs may lose ground without federal support, hypercar collections get ambitious, and car history throws us a curveball. Let’s break it down.

FEATURE STORY

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EV Market Share Is About to Tank

With the federal EV tax incentives expiring September 30, analysts warn that electric vehicle market share could collapse nearly in half—from peak levels down toward 4 percent. Automakers that leaned heavily into electrification may now be forced to recalibrate strategies.
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SPOTLIGHT FIND

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“Lambo Guy” Adrian Portelli Buys $6.5M Koenigsegg Jesko

Australian entrepreneur Adrian Portelli—famously nicknamed the “Lambo Guy”—just added a $6.5 million Koenigsegg Jesko to his supercar collection. This move underscores the rising stakes in exotic car collecting and the lengths collectors will go to stand out.
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DEEP CUT / WILD CARD

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The “Forgotten” Millionth Mustang

Unlike the first Mustang, the one-millionth unit didn’t receive preservation glory. Over time, its history was neglected—fueling speculation, rumors, and a search for what became of this once-thought-iconic car.
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TODAY’S WATCH

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The Forgotten Fate of the One Millionth Ford Mustang
​He owned the first Ford Mustang. Then, years later, he owned the one millionth. This is the incredible story of Captain Stanley Tucker — a Canadian airline pilot who unknowingly became part of Mustang legend. In 1964, he bought the very first Mustang ever sold. Ford eventually convinced him to return it to the Henry Ford Museum… and in exchange, they gave him a 1966 Mustang — the one millionth ever built. But instead of a glamorous ending, Tucker drove it for years, used it like any other car, and eventually sold it to his mechanic. No fanfare. No museum display. Just another car in the real world.
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DEALS WE FOUND ON AMAZON

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Closing Note

From sweeping market shifts to bold private collections and forgotten legends, today’s drive shows how unpredictable and rich the automotive world can be. Which story is staying with you?
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​The Auto Wire​
​Modern Car Collector​
​Backfire News​