The Road Less Traveled: Frank O'Donnell's Adventure in Car Collecting

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Get ready to embark on an adventurous ride with car enthusiast and collector, Frank O'Donnell. This episode is studded with powerful stories of how Frank's love for cars shaped his life, from restoring his first car to writing about cars. He lives by his philosophy, "Tempest Fugit Momento Mori," reminding us all to treasure every moment. His infectious enthusiasm is sure to start your engines as he gives us a peek into his enviable collection of eight rare collectible cars.
We shift gears from Frank's personal journey to delve into more technical aspects of classic car restorations, focusing on the immaculate process of restoring a 1965 Corvette Stingray Coupe. But the conversation is not just about cars. We also touch upon serious topics like Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and the effectiveness of new medicines. Not to forget, for all you classic car lovers, we discuss beauties like the 1962 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, the butterfly doored 1993 Toyota Serra, and Frank's favorite, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442.
As we tread the final lap of our exciting journey, Frank shares his decision to stop collecting cars at 70 and his experience selling part of his collection. Listen up for some valuable insights on the unique platform of Bring a Trailer for buying and selling specialty cars. We wrap up the episode with a nod to our supporters and a look ahead to the next episode, featuring Dr. Craig Curtis. So buckle up listeners, because this episode is full throttle!

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1. The Road Less Traveled: Frank O'Donnell's Adventure in Car Collecting (00:00:00)

2. Restoring Old Cars (00:00:04)

3. Classic Car Restorations and Ownership (00:08:43)

4. Classic Car Collection and Selling (00:18:01)

5. Next Episode Release and Supporter Shout-Outs (00:30:06)