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Adam owns and operates Hammer & Dolly Auto Restorations in Travers City, Michigan. This McPherson College graduate opened his business in 2012 after extensive work in shops specializing in Rolls-Royce Ghosts, Packards, and Duesenbergs. Adam loves all kinds of vehicles but his passion is with pre-war automobiles, primarily full Classics. He is dedicated to preserving the classic car hobby by caring for and restoring the classics so their stories can live on to educate and ignite future generations. His motto, “Your Classic is Our Passion” says it all.
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SUCCESS QUOTES
” Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is nobel.” – Sir Henry Royce
“Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better and when it does not exist, design it.” – Sir Henry Royce
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
During an internship Adam was charged with working on a Pebble Beach Concours bound Duesenberg. While installing spark plugs his socket came off the ratchet and dented the fender. Listen to find out what happened next…
AH-HA MOMENT
After moving from shop to shop working on project after project, Adam realize there was a better way to care for customers and their cars and realized it was time to start his own business.
FIRST SPECIAL AUTOMOBILE
1994 Ford Ranger
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Use the right tool for the job.
FAVORITE RESOURCE
FAVORITE BOOK
Shop Class as Soul Craft – Matthew B. Crawford
PARTING ADVICE
Figure out what your passion is and figure out how to work in that field.
HOW TO FIND ADAM
You will find Adam at www.hammeranddolly.com
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