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Tom Giertz is the CEO at 2ndCar, an online auction site, buy it now sales, a blog for track events, DIY tips, and lots of cool car stories. Along with his business partners Scott Furgiuele and Andy Ritt, Tom is a life-long automotive enthusiast who has turned his passion into a business. Tom’s father was racing a Fiat Abarth Monza at the Sebring 12-Hour when Tom was still in the womb in 1961. Today, Tom races sports cars from the 60s, 70s, and 80s and he runs a ’64 Saab 96, a ’74 Porsche 914, and an ’84 Porsche 944. You’ll find him on any weekend in the CVAR vintage series, WRL 24 Hours of Lemons, Rallycrossing, Autocrossing and at Porsche Club of America events where he is the PCA, GTG Coordinator for The Lone Star Region.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • MetronGarage • Christopher Kimball Financial Services
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
Recognize opportunities.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Tom shared about a few business failures.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1977 Porsche 911
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Never sell a Porsche.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
2ndCar’s website
RECOMMENDED BOOK
From the Bottom Up, by Harold Neil
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Always be true to yourself and do what you think is right.
WHERE TO FIND TOM
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