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Ted O’Dell is the Founder and Executive Director of the newly formed Hackett Auto Museum located in Jackson, Michigan. He is a professional advocate representing people and projects across the state of Michigan and has served as both an elected and appointed public official for nearly 12 years inside both chambers of the Michigan legislature. Ted’s enjoyed collecting automotive memorabilia his entire life and purchased his first classic car, a 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200 at the age of 16. Ted currently serves on the executive committee of the MotorCities National Heritage Area, an affiliate of the U.S. Park Service and is a longtime President of the Central Michigan T’s Model T owners Club.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Find your passion in life and use it to help other people.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Early in my career, at the age of 19, I ran for local political office, and it was a competitive race, I ended up losing by 4 votes, and it really taught me that I can’t give up. If I had made more phone calls, and done a little more campaigning, I could have probably won. I now know to never give up and always keep pursuing my dreams.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Don’t buy cheap parts. Always buy the best parts available.
RESOURCES
The National Automotive History Collection in the Detroit Public Library
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Byron J. Carter by Dean Nelson
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Don’t go into the water where things can eat you. Literally and metaphorically!
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