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561: David Cooper is the Founder of Cooper Technica where they specialize in restorations of rare and valuable vintage automobiles. Jul 26, 2016

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David Cooper founded Cooper Technica in 1989. With studios in Chicago and Lyon, France he specializes in complete restorations of rare and valuable vintage automobiles with a focus on pre-war and early post-war European sports and touring cars. Meticulous research and historical documentation is completed with an emphasis on functionality. David apprenticed under a master craftsman for eleven years after a decade in engineering and marketing in the corporate world. He is a third generation trained fabricator, machinist, and machine designer. David is a frequent lecturer, radio guest, consultant, and concours judge. He writes columns for Sports Car Market, Veloce Today, he has authored several books.

560: Chris Bangle is a world renown automotive designer who has worked at Opel, Fiat, and BMW. Jul 22, 2016

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Chris Bangle is well known as an automotive designer who started his career at Opel in 1981. He is an Art Center College of Design graduate whose design career has spanned over 35 years. He moved from Opel to Fiat in 1985 and in 1992 he was named the first American Chief of Design at BMW. There he brought fresh looks to BMW, Mini Cooper, and Rolls Royce. Chris left BMW in 2009 and moved to Clavesana, near Turin Italy, where he founded Chris Bangle Associates, a design consultancy and management company he operates with his wife Catherine.

This is part two of a two part discussion with Chris Bangle. Listen to show number 560 for part two here on Cars Yeah.

559: Chris Bangle is a world renown automotive designer who has worked at Opel, Fiat, and BMW. Jul 22, 2016

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558: Larry Kosilla is the founder of AMMO and your hoste and producer of the car care video series Drive Clean. Jul 21, 2016

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Larry Kosilla is the Founder of AMMO. He's a long time master detailer and creator of his own line of car care products. His cleaners, polishes, waxes, sealants, and accessories provide a paint-regimen that takes car care to an entirely new level of perfection. Larry then takes it a bit further and he is the producer and host of a YouTube video series titled Drive Clean and Autoblogs' new series Details where he educates enthusiasts how to properly car for their vehicles. From simple washes to complex cleaning and application processes. His Ride Along videos feature solutions to common detailing challenges. AMMO's mission is to educate, inspire, and protect drivers and his mantra is Drive and Protect.

557: Chip Robinson is the Race Director for Formula Race Promotions and the Race Director for SCCA Pro United States F4 Championship Jul 20, 2016

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Chip Robinson is the Race Director for Formula Race Promotions and the Race Director for SCCA Pro United States F4 Championship Powered by Honda. He's competed four times in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and his first time there he won the IMSA Class. Chip won the 24 Hours of Daytona in a Porsche 962, 12 Hours of Sebring in a Nissan GTP race car, made five CART starts, and is a Camel GT Series Champion. His career behind the wheel has earned him 19 wins and 16 poles along with 52 podium finishes. Chip was invited to the International Race of Champions in 1988 at Riverside Raceway.

556: Scott Lee is the owner of Colorado Motorcycle Adventures in Denver, Colorado. Jul 19, 2016

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Scott Lee is the owner of Colorado Motorcycle Adventures in Denver, Colorado. He's been riding motorcycles since the age of seven starting with his 1972 Honda Mini-Trail 50, which he still owns today. He started Colorado Motorcycle Adventures with the idea of offering superior motorcycle rentals, unparalleled tours, and most importantly, the opportunity for adventure to explore the country in a unique way that only motorcycles can provide. Scott and his team plan and execute everything for the adventurer making your trip fun, easy, and stress free on or off the pavement. His is the only company in the United States to have the BMW International Tour Guide Academy Certification

555: Christian Overland is the Executive Vice President of The Henry Ford, a museum in Dearborn, Michigan Jul 18, 2016

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Christian Overland is the Executive Vice President of The Henry Ford, a museum in Dearborn, Michigan that provides unique educational experiences based on authentic artifacts and stories from America's traditions of ingenuity and innovation. Christian is responsible for leading and managing the strategic planning, national positioning, and visitor experiences both virtual and on-site. In addition he oversees all historical research, education programs, experience design, and is responsible for the maintenance and growth of the institution's historical collections. Christian is committed to community service and dedicates his time to multiple organizations.

554: Cera Reusser is the Marketing Manager at BMW Portland and runs Chase Away K9 Cancer Jul 15, 2016

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Cera Reusser is the Marketing Manager at BMW Portland, Oregon. She grew up around cars and racing where her father ran the Portland International Raceway. She would spend her weekends at the track enjoying Indy Cars, Sports Cars, and IMSA races. Cera's worked at many different marque dealers including Porsche, Audi, Range Rover, Mini, and of course BMW. She and her husband have restored older VW Bugs and they have been entrants in the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance several times. Today they run Chase Away K9 Cancer, a fund raising campaign to help pets and their owners and they have raised millions of dollars to help find a cure for cancer in dogs. BMW Portland is proud sponsor of the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance that takes place every July on the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

553: Brian Cone is an automotive enthusiasts and founder of the BMW CCA Oregon Chapter. Jul 14, 2016

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Brian Cone has been an automotive enthusiast since his grandfather gave him three model cars, including a 1958 Edsel, at the age of three. He was a Steering Committee Member of the Portland Art Museum's Allure of the Automobile-Cars in the Park show for BMW. He is the Events Coordinator for the PDX Mini Club, Logistics Manager for the Oregon Festival of Cars and Events Coordinator for the BMW CCA Oregon Chapter. Brian is an example of how being an active club member and helping create events for automotive enthusiasts is a great way to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow car lovers. Brian is also the BMW Corral coordinator for this weekend's Forest Grove Concours taking place at the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

552: Jakob Greisen is the Head of the U.S. Motoring Department and Vice President at Bonhams Auction house. Jul 13, 2016

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Jakob Greisen is the Head of the U.S. Motoring Department and Vice President at Bonhams in San Francisco, California. Bonhams is a privately owned British auction house fouded in 1793. It is one of the world's oldest and largest auctioneers known internationally for fine art, antiques, jewelry, automobilia, motorcycles, and motorcars. The auctions are held in conjunction with some of the most renowned global motoring events including The Quail, Goodwood Revival, and many others. Jakob holds memberships in numerous motoring clubs and is an avid enthusiast and collector of motorcars and motorcycles. Bonhams is proud sponsor of the Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance that takes place in July on the Pacific University campus east of Portland, Oregon.

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