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Michael T. Lynch is a consultant, an author, a historian, researcher and photographer. He is a full journalist member of both the Motor Press Guild and the American Automobile Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association. His writing has appeared in journals worldwide and if you’re a reader of any automobile magazine you’ve probably read one of Michael’s articles. He is also noted for writing some of the world’s most prestigious concours d’elegance programs. The list of awards for his writing skills is long and prestigious. His clients include collectors, special events, museums and universities. And Michael is the Vice-Chairman of the Art of the Car Concours, a researcher at the Revs Program at Stanford University and a member of the Racing Car Certifications Committee of the Antique Car Club of America.
Sadly we lost Michael in January of 2019. He is greatly missed by friends and family.
SUCCESS QUOTE
More of a success event is Michael’s involvement as Vice Chairman of the artofthecarconcours.com
PERSONAL CHALLENGE IN BUSINESS
Michael found himself unable to find something in his vocation in finance and pivoted to his avocation and wrote an award winning automotive book. Listen to learn how he did this.
AUTOMOTIVE CAREER AH-HA MOMENT
After listening to the sports career manager Mark McCormack, Michael got an idea and introduced himself to Mark. The rest is history.
FIRST AUTOMOBILE
A 1953 Chevy Coupe. But the fun cars soon came, an MGTD and an Austin Healey 100S.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Always buy a car that’s restored. Let the other guy pay for it!
FAVORITE RESOURCE
Dyke Ridgley who takes care of Rob Walton’s cars.
FAVORITE BOOK
The Cobra Ferrari Wars – Michael L. Shoen
IF MICHAEL COULD HAVE ONLY ONE COLLECTOR CAR
A Bugatti Atlantic Type 57
PARTING ADVICE
Keep enjoying your cars! -John von Neumann
HOW TO FIND MICHAEL
You can find Michael on the website Veloce Today
I am an old friend of Michael Lynch – would like to get in touch with him. Bill Collins at tickcollins@gmail.com. Thanks.