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Alexander Soultanis, is a very well-known concours judge and automotive photographer who recently had the grand privilege of one his prized possessions, a 1944 KdF-Wagen type 82e, featured on the cover of the legendary “Crankshaft” which relegated into receiving numerous phone calls from Jay Leno (which I had the privilege of just receiving a personally signed copy). Alexander is a Concours Judge and former automotive history radio show host from the New York City area. Most recently he has served as an AACA judge for 19 years and a Concours Judge for 5 years including The Amelia Island Concours, Radnor Hunt Concours, Greenwich Concours, Palisades Concours, Keeneland Concours, and many others. Alexander is a retired sign painter for the city of New York and artist, who if you’ve watched the Macy’s Day Parade, Alexander created and painted the Macy’s Day Parade Star logo you see painted on the street every year. He’s been a certified car geek since the age and a member of many car clubs.
INSPIRATIONS
His Father and Vinny Mattis, a sign painter. Additionally automotive enthusiasts: Ken Gross, Joan Creamer, Bill Warner, and Richard Lentinello. All are past Cars Yeah guests.
CHALLENGE
Having to sell his car collection during a very difficult time in his life which later lead to restoring the 1944 KdF.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
His 1944 KdF Wagon that he has now fully restored.
RECOMMENDED READING OR VIEWING
Crankshaft Magazine – Published by Richard Lentinello* – Alexander’s KdF is featured in their Spring/Summer 2025 publication.
The Integrity Advantage by Adrian Gostick and Dana Telford
Battle for the Beetle – by Karl Ludvigsen
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
“Life is about having integrity – own the mess ups!”
“Have fun!!!”
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Thank you for the invite Ginger! It was alot of fun!
I’ve known Alex many years I have also introduced him to his wife Barbra who is my wife’s best friend and known his car from day one….. he has gone to a show for military vehicles in bad camburg germany that was on once every four years and twenty two years later the car was finished . This is not his first classic but his 82 type E is the car heart and soul went into every step bottom line Alex is a great guy and that’s why I introduced him to Barbra who was a perfect match for him…… the work involved was insane to do but Alex did it and that car was in very rough shape
I’ve known Alex many years I have also introduced him to his wife Barbra who is my wife’s best friend, I have known his car from day one….. he has gone to a show for military vehicles in bad camburg germany that was on once every four years and twenty two years later the car was finished . This is not his first classic but his 82 type E is the car heart and soul went into every step of the way and this car was in very rough condition ….. it’s now a master piece go Alex 👍