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Steve Austin owns and operates Steve Austin’s Automobilia and Travel where he provides the finest in historic motor racing tours and artwork. For over 40 years he’s taken clients on their most exciting travel adventures of a lifetime. His tours are designed for automotive enthusiasts who want exemplary hotels, food, and a variety of experiences with a focus on motor racing. From Le Mans to Monaco, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival, Steve allows his guests the ability to tailor their trips to their liking. He also represents several major automotive artists including Alfredo De la Maria, Nicholas Watts, and Masha.
Photo above is of racers Richard Attwood, Nino Vaccarella and Brian Redman, all three ran the 1970 Targa Florio. Redman won that race in a Porsche, Nino was second in a Ferrari, and Attwood was fourth in a Porsche.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services •
SUCCESS QUOTE
“Never give up.” – A quote he heard from the lips of Sir Winston Churchill while at boarding school.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Struggling with his business in the early years, then getting a divorce and then cancer.
AH HA MOMENT
Running in to some racers in Europe who suggested to Steve he focus on a travel business around motor racing.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
A Mini Cooper
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
RESOURCES
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Brian Redman: Daring Drivers Deadly Tracks by Brian Redman*
A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Go with your heart.
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