Tom Cotter
Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™
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Tom Cotter has been a car-crazy guy his entire life. After selling his company in 2000 he bought himself a 289 Cobra and drove across the United States with his pal Peter Egan. Yes, that Peter Egan. His car collection grew and he wrote his first book, Homan-Moody, The Legendary Team. Then he wrote a series of six books on barn-finds including The Cobra in The Barn, The Hemi, The Vincent, The Corvette, and The Harley in The Barn. His latest book, 50 Shades of Rust was just released. He’s written biographies, been a contributing Editor of Road & Track magazine for 12 years and writes for the New York Times. He’s the former Co-Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance and teaches public relations at Belmont Abbey College. His latest build is a ’32 Ford Hi Boy Roadster that he’s dreamed about since he was 15 years old.
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“Don’t be afraid to take chances.”
Tom had a very secure job at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A position most would say was a destination career. Listen to find out what happened when Tom took a huge chance and decided to leave and start his own company.
AH-HA MOMENTS
When his boss sat him down and asked Tom where he saw himself in five years he said ‘Running my own business.” Not the answer a boss usually wants to hear. Listen and find out how Tom made that happen. Then there’s another ah-ha moment that includes a Cunningham he found in a barn…
FIRST SPECIAL CAR
A 1939 Ford Deluxe Woodie – You won’t want to miss the story about this car.
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Buy from your heart, not from your wallet.
BOOK SUGGESTION
A Higher Call – Adam Makos
PARTING ADVICE
“Effort equals results.” – Roger Penske
HOW TO FIND TOM
TOM’S BOOKS
Holman-Moody: The Legendary Race Team
Lost And Found: More Great Barn Finds
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