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Chris Powell is the owner of Chris’s German Auto Service in Bellevue Washington. He’s run his shop for over 31 years caring for Porsche automobiles. Chris spent some of his early years in racing with Bruce Leven and Bayside Racing and he got his hands on some very serious Porsche race cars including: the RSR, 934, 935, 924, GTR, Lola Porsche, and the 962. The team ran at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring and they won at Sebring in 1981. Chris is on the Porsche Club of America’s National Technical Committee and enjoys helping Club members with their cars and technical challenges.
SHOW SPONSOR
NOCO Genius Boost Jump Starter
When Chris started his business he was a great mechanic but challenged as a business man. He hired a consultant to help he redefine how he was running his business.
AH-HA MOMENT
After deciding to leaving the racing world Chris was looking for a job. A potential employer suggested he start his own business and ah-ha, he did!
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
A 1958 Chrysler 300D
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Use careful observation.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCE
WorldPac – www.worldpac.com
FAVORITE BOOK
Excellence Was Expected – Karl E. Ludvigsen
PARTING ADVICE
Love what you do.
HOW TO FIND CHRIS
Chris’s German Auto Service – www.chrisgerman.com
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