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William E. (Chip) Connor is an avid vintage automobile enthusiast and one of the world’s leading car collectors. He is a long-time competitor in both modern and vintage racing and is a regular exhibitor and judge at Concours d’Elegance’ around the world. His cars have won over 100 awards over the years, including many Best of Show awards. Chip sits on the governing Senate of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the FIA Historic Motorsports Commission, the board of the Petersen Automotive Museum and is a co-founder of the Best of the Best competition in association with the Peninsula Hotel Group. He is Chairman and CEO of William E. Connor & Associates Ltd. one of the world’s largest merchandise sourcing companies, headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations across Asia and Europe.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Sports Car Market • Christopher Kimball Financial Services • Adobe Road Winery • Techforce • WD40 • American Collectors Insurance
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
It’s not because of the benevolence of the butcher or the baker that we benefit from the regard of their own self interest. – Adam Smith
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Finding and acquiring his 1928 Blower Bentley YU3250 purchased from George Daniels.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1930 Alfa Romeo 1750 Zagato Grand Sport
AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Rarity and authenticity are important and to approach a car from the standpoint of preservation vs restoration.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Twilight Of The Gods by Ian W. Toll
Empire Of The Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne
Go Like Hell by A.J. Baime*
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
Treasure what we have, treasure the legacy, and treasure that this is but a window into the legacy of man. Embrace the past and not discard it.
WHERE TO FIND CHIP
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