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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.

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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 Revs Institute 

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.

WHERE TO FIND KARL

Karl Ludvigsen

 

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