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Jakob Greisen is the Head of the U.S. Motoring Department and Vice President at Bonhams in San Francisco, California. Bonhams is a privately owned British auction house founded in 1793. It is one of the world’s oldest and largest auctioneers known internationally for fine art, antiques, jewelry, automobilia, motorcycles, and motorcars. The auctions are held in conjunction with some of the most renowned global motoring events including The Quail, Goodwood Revival, and many others. Jakob holds memberships in numerous motoring clubs and is an avid enthusiast and collector of motorcars and motorcycles. Bonhams is proud sponsor of the Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance that takes place in July on the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
The Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance
SUCCESS QUOTES
“Yes is the answer. What is the question?”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
After first moving to America from Denmark Jakob lived for a few months in a car while he tried to find work.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Shifting his career path from being a mechanic to buying, selling, and brokering collectible cars.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
A 1970 Porsche 911T
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Enjoy the car you own.
USEFUL RESOURCES
Learn who the true specialists in a preferred marque.
FAVORITE BOOKS
Talbot Lago Grand Sport by Peter Larsen
J. Saoutchik by Peter Larsen
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Take your collector car out for a drive and drive safe.
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