I was happily invited to yet another podcast interview, this time to have some fun with the guys at the Drive Radio Show. It's hosted by Brett Hatfield, auto journalist, Auction Analyst for Sports Car Market, and editor of readthedriven.com, plus Corey Pratt of...
Sport and Specialty featured on the SEMA Car Builders Series hosted by Sabra Johnson
Early in 2022 I received a call from the marketing chief at Moss Motors asking me if I’d like to work with SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) helping them produce a video showing an example of a British restoration business to their members. Of course, being the PR hound that I am, I couldn’t say yes fact enough.
I soon received a call from Sabra Johnson, a well-known retro-mod shop owner in Texas who works with SEMA as a producer to set up the dates and times. At this point I had virtually no idea what to expect, so we cleaned up the shop at the edges and wore our twice-a-year uniform shirts.
Sabra and his crew did a great job of setting the stage and presenting Sport and Specialty as a group of professional craftsmen who are serious about their work and take pride in their outcomes. Obviously I couldn’t be any prouder of my crew, or the way we are presented here.
Please take a look. I really think you’ll enjoy this……
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Sport and Specialty Open House 2021!
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