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Tom Cotter and Michael Alan Ross are in the middle of America’s Greatest Road Trip, a 7,000+ mile adventure that started in Key West Florida and is taking them to Deadhorse Alaska. Driving in a new Ford Bronco and pulling an Airstream trailer, these two are enjoying our countries two-lane backroads looking for cool cars and interesting enthusiasts. Tom is an author of many books and is writing his 18th automotive book, he is the host of Hagerty’s Barn Find Hunter and is currently restoring a 1964 Lotus Elan. Michael is a well-known automotive photographer and is documenting their journey. These two automotive enthusiasts gave me a call last Saturday and pulled into my driveway that evening for their first non-peanut and butter jelly sandwich dinner in thousands of miles. Jill and I hosted them for the night here at Cars Yeah headquarters, for a delicious pacific northwest meal, some fine wine, great conversation, and a good night’s sleep in real beds. Today they’ll reveal some secrets exposed in Tom’s new book: Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • American Collectors Insurance • Autogeek • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation • Zengine
INSPIRATION
The vastness of the United States and the backroads rarely traveled gave forth to their exciting trip.
CHALLENGE
When it comes to finding old cars you’ve got to sell yourself first the owner if you expect to learn about that old barn find much less get a chance to purchase it.
SPECIAL VEHICLES
Tom = 1966 Porsche 912 car left outside for 35 years
Michael = 1951 Ford Club Coupe Shoebox
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter by Tom Cotter
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Tom – “Part of the American Dream is road trips, take advantage of this great country we have.”
Michael – “This is like no other country out there. Don’t miss it.”
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These two are great fun guys! Hung out with them at The Amelia this year and had a beer or two together. Enjoy the rest of your adventure Tom & Michael!