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Bill Lyon is Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors of William Lyon Homes. Bill’s father, General William Lyon, entered the building business in 1954. His combined companies have produced more than 100,000 residential units spanning a history of more than 60 years. Today they build attached and detached homes throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. Bill started working in the company at age 11 and he has been an integral part of the company after graduating from Stanford University. He grew up around classic cars as his father was an avid collector. The family collection includes Packards, Duesenbergs, and Mercedes Benz to name a few marques, and Bill has raced vintage cars, mainly Porsches, for over 20 years. Bill is an entrant in the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Ironclad Performance Wear • Christopher Kimball Financial Services • La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
If you want to get ahead in the military or anything else, always volunteer for everything.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Bill shares about the challenge he faced during the recession.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1929 Model J Duesenberg
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Don’t be dumb and buy some car that has way more power than the frame can handle.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Touch Wood, by Duncan Hamilton
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Bring your sunscreen to La Jolla.
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That was great! Wonderful interview and story. Ive been familiar with the Lyon collection for many years and like Bill grew up around my fathers wild rides. I loved hearing the fun stories of driving a Duesenberg as a kid and the other end of the spectrum of wiping up icky stuff at a work site. No matter how shiny that silver spoon is, we all have to deal with life and its struggles. Super nice guy and I love his attitude. Thank you so much for sharing this one. Perhaps Ill get a chance to meet Bill in person at an event in the future. After hearing this podcast I am sure he would be a delight to chat with! Oh…and the air museum is most definitely on the to-do list!