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Patrick Foster is one of America’s best-known automotive journalists. He has been writing for more than 25 years and is a dedicated historian and author with a broad experience in the automotive industry. His work has appeared in numerous automotive magazines and he has regular columns in Hemmings Classic Car and Old Cars Weekly. Patrick has written 17 books about the American automobile and has two new books coming out this year titled, George Romney-An American Life and The History of International Harvester Trucks. He’s won numerous awards and was honored with the Lee Iacocca Award for excellence in automotive writing.
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In 2009 when the recession hit, 13 out of 17 magazines Patrick was writing for went out of business.
AH-HA MOMENTS
After a publisher suggested that somebody needed to write a book about American Motors the wheels in Patrick’s head began to turn and he wrote the book.
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
A 1962 Mercury Comet
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Always tell the truth, that way you don’t have to remember what you said.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCE
When writing about automobiles, Patrick finds historic company annual reports and brochures at eBay.
FAVORITE BOOKS
The Histor of Packard – Beverly Kimes
International Harvester Trucks – Patrick Foster*
PARTING ADVICE
If you work at something you really love, it doesn’t feel like work.
HOW TO FIND PATRICK
The Olde Milford Press – www.oldemilfordpress.com
Telephone – 203-877-6717
Email – oldemilfordpress@msn.com
Patrick’s Books – www.amazon.com/patrick+foster
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