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Ken Lingenfelter is the owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, a 42 year old company that is the leader in aftermarket engineering and performance products and parts. In addition to this iconic brand, Ken owns the Lingenfelter Collection that consists of over 200 historically significant muscle cars, late model exotics, and Corvettes. It is one of the most noteworthy private collections in the United States. His mission for the collection is charity fundraising and they have raised thousands of dollars for local and national charities. Ken serves on the board for the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. Johns and is a past honorary chairperson for the Eyes On Design Cars Show in Detroit.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“A plan isn’t a plan unless it’s written down.”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Starting his first business in the 70s when the economy was weak, interest rates were soaring, and things were tough taught Ken to be a strong planner and to take the time to write down his goals.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Starting a car collection and using it to generate monies for charity.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
A 1969 Jaguar XKE
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Acquire and work on cars that are your passion.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
Auction Houses
American Car Collector Magazine
FAVORITE BOOK
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Enjoy cars that you’re passionate about and don’t worry about what others think.
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