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Francis Abate decided to reinvent himself after twenty-five years in sales, consulting, and business development in the defense industry, by going to McPherson College. He returned to school to pursue his passion for automotive restoration and preservation. While in his second year of school he is the Vice President for CARS Club, facilitating fellow students’ involvement in a variety of activities involving cars and fundraising. Francis is focusing on craftsmanship skills in sheet metal restoration, trim, upholstery, electrical systems, and woodworking. A few of his projects include a Jaguar D-Type Race Car, a 1953 Mercedes Benz 300S Cabriolet and a 1951 Mercury Coupe. Over the years Mike has been active in community service and the International M100 Group, a Daimler/Mercedes Benz sanctioned club.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Edelbrock • Christopher Kimball Financial Services • Cars Yeah TV
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Consistency, intensity, and belief
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Francis shares about the challenge of facing fear and overcoming it.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1966 Chevelle
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
In terms of restoration and preservation, it’s a business.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
McPherson College Summer Institute
RECOMMENDED BOOK
The Wrong Side of Comfortable, by Amy Charity
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Make sure whatever you’re doing that you’re having fun.
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