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Brandon Shriver is the Founder of Alpha Gearhead, a website where he explores his signature category, “Gearhead Philosophy”, exploring WHY it is that for some of us enthusiasts, cars connect directly to our soul, far beyond simply being a means of transportation. Brandon is a sidepreneur whose day job is being an engineer for Mack and Volvo Trucks in North Carolina. In his spare time he’s working on a 1955 Jaguar XK140. He recently found a 1959 MGA race car that he hopes to run with his father in a vintage racing series. In the past Brandon has races in SCCA driving an RX-7.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Bonanza • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Whatever is rightly done, no matter how small, is noble. – Henry Royce
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
While in college, I was required to do a co-op program, and my dream was to do one at General Motors. I ended up not getting that job, but if I had, I would not have met my wife or had my sons. Looking back, even though it was a disappointment, it was for the best. I learned to do the best you can at what you’re doing. You may not land your dream job right out of college but work hard at what you’re doing. You may get a job where you can work toward that, or you may discover you want to do something differently.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
While growing up, we had a 1966 Corvette in the barn, but it was always tagged for my older brother. I bugged Dad for years about what would be my car when I was that age. When I was in high school, we found a 1955 Jaguar. It was in a state of disrepair and needed a lot of bodywork. We rebuilt the engine and redid the suspension. It was a special car and it was also a way to really get to know my dad while working alongside him to restore it.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Drive what you love that fits your need.
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