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Mark Gessler is the President and Founder of the Historic Vehicle Association, known as the HVA, and the National Historic Vehicle Register, a public/private partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior and Library of Congress. The HVA’s goal is to document and preserve America’s automotive heritage for the next 500 years. A former tech entrepreneur turned social entrepreneur, Mark is focused on preserving the global automotive heritage and he also serves as North American Ambassador, representative, and board member for FIVA since 2008. He is the founder of Scuderia SPORTS Zagato that has achieved two overall victories and seven podium finishes in the Mille Miglia since 2010. Mark is a frequent advisor, speaker, judge, competitor, and participant in historic automobile events including the Amelia Island Concours, Pebble Beach Concours, and many others.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Be careful what you wish for because you will get it.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Mark shares a challenge he experienced while beginning the HVA.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
2015, white, Jeep Wrangler
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Cheap, quick or good? Pick 2.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
Historical Vehicle Association
RECOMMENDED BOOK
The Stewardship of Historically Important Automobiles
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Drive yesterday.
WHERE TO FIND MARK
Historical Vehicle Association
HVA on Facebook
HVA on Twitter
HVA on YouTube
HVA on Instagram
Cars at the National Mall each April
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