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Ben Saltmer is the Head of Design and Customization at Radford where they breathe new life into the art of coach building by creating bespoke automotive commissions true to classic and timeless designs. He is an automotive designer and an expert in color and material finish and ensures that every Radford build meets the needs of each clients wishes. His career includes time with Overfinch, Bentley working within the Mulliner Bespoke division, Lotus working on the Evija hypercar and Emira sports cars, and at Aston Martin. Ben is an expert in digital design software including VRED. At Radford he travels worldwide to meet with clients, working one-to-one in order to develop a car that is truly theirs.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • American Collectors Insurance • Autogeek • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Bruce Southey, Ben’s boss at his first job at Overfinch, was a strong mentor.
CHALLENGES
Graduating in 2009 during a recession and then 2020 with the pandemic.
SPECIAL VEHICLES
A Classic 1984 Mini that you are currently restoring
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
S.U.M.O. Shut up Move On by Paul McGee
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
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