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Karl Ludvigsen lives in Suffolk, England, and is respected as a close and knowledgeable observer of, and participant in, the world of motor industry. In addition to his activities as an executive at GM, Fiat, and Ford, and head of a consulting company, he has been active for over 60 years as an author and historian. As an author, co-author or editor, he has some five dozen books to his credit, most concerning cars, drivers, racing, and technology, which is his life-long passion. Many have been garlanded for their high standard of writing and research. His newest book, Reid Railton: Man of Speed, is a two-volume set that tells the story of Cheshire-born, Reid Antony Railton, an engineer par excellence and his life creating an extraordinary range of cars.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Curiosity is what drives me in my work and in my life.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Karl shares about the challenges he faced when he moved to England and about the different challenges he faced upon leaving Ford and opening his own consulting business.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1949 MG TC
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Before you buy the car, make sure you know where you can get it serviced.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
The Collier Library in Naples, FL
The American Aviation Institute
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Reid Railton, Man of Speed, by Karl Ludvigsen
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Learn to speak and understand German, the language of engineering.
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Just a side note of interest. Karl’s father retired as President of Eaton Corp in Cleveland.