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Todd Wertman is a Partner at European Collectibles, a leading retailer and restorer of vintage Porsches and European sports cars located in Costa Mesa, California. Todd spent 9 years working in film before pivoting to a career in the automotive world. He’s written catalogues for David Gooding, then the President of RM Auctions. He worked for four years with actor Nicolas Cage to build his car collection and in 2010, he opened European Collectibles. Todd is an authority on values of classic cars and meets often with a group of industry professionals with Hagerty Insurance and their Valuation Team. You will see Todd on Discovery Channel’s new show, Sticker Shock, with past Cars Yeah guest, Dennis Pittsenbarger.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Thank you for your persistence.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
My biggest hurdle to date was one I had from the time I began talking and halfway through high school. I had a massive stutter. I didn’t speak as much because I wasn’t always sure the words would come out or knowing the words may come out not sounding pretty if they did. I sat with a speech therapist 3 times a week, thanks to my mother. I am really proud that I learned how to talk, and that I can use my speech in my career. If anyone has any type of speech problem, keep trying to find the right help, and keep trying to express yourself. Believe in yourself, and have confidence. Your thoughts and opinions matter.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
After I had a bit of success in the car business, I decided I wanted a 1972 or 1973 911S Porsche. I searched and found a car in Japan. It was beige gray, and I wasn’t sure I wanted that particular color. I bought the car, and it turned out that I loved the color. I had that car several cars several years, improved it, and finally sold it. I’d really love to have it back.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Always look underneath.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Buy a good paint meter.
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Turbo 3.0, by Todd Snodgrass
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Trust your gut!
WHERE TO FIND TODD
Todd’s Company Website European Collectibles
@ToddWertman on Instagram
European Collectible’s YouTube Channel
European Collectibles Facebook Page
Discovery Channel Wednesday Nights
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Hi Todd my name is Raymond and i have a 1of 1 special order chev impala ss maching #327 4br carb turbo 400 trans sent to make by a sftsargent of a vietnam war herow fton 65 infentery wit all the paper work from order till given if intrested give me a call or writh 787 646 7081 lots of info and well capeted 62,000 original mill im in puerto Rico