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Colin Comer is the Founder of Colin’s Classic Automobiles. His extensive range of automotive knowledge, and over 35 years of experience, has made him one of the foremost experts in the collector car hobby. As an author Colin’s written numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning books, his most recent is titled Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance, published by Motorbooks and co-written by Richard J. Kopec. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times, USA Today, and he has served as a long-time editor for Road & Track, is the Editor-at-large for Sports Car Market, and American Car Collector magazines. Colin has restored, prepped, and driven cars worldwide and has judged at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and the Milwaukee Concours d’Elegance where he served as Chief Judge. He is also an avid racer.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Classic.com • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Phil Remington, Chief Engineer for Shelby American, for his incredible self-taught skills, work ethic, and always remaining humble despite changing motorsports forever.
CHALLENGES
Writing about Shelby American and trying to uncover the stories that haven’t been told, and the unseen images to go with them.
SPECIAL VEHICLE
Paxton Supercharged 1965 Shelby GT350 Mustang
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Million Dollar Muscle Cars by Colin Comer*
Shelby Mustang Fifty Years by Colin Comer*
Shelby Cobra Fifty Years by Colin Comer*
Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance by Colin Comer* and Richard J. Kopec
The Unfair Advantage by Mark Donohue
The Best Damn Garage in Town: The World According to Smokey by Smokey Yunick
Smokey Yunick’s The Best Damn Garage in Town 3 Volume Set by Smokey Yunick
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
“Endeavor to do everything you do well, take pride in your work, but always remember that perfect is the enemy of good.” – Colin Comer
WHERE TO FIND COLIN
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If you enjoyed this show, please go to Apple Podcast and leave me a five-star review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and help others to be inspired by Cars Yeah. * indicates a past Cars Yeah guest.