Cruisin’ the Coast, Building an Empire: Inside Vicari Auto Auctions

In this episode Break/Fix, Pete Vicari, an influential figure in the auto auction industry, shares his captivating journey from a car-loving youth to the founder of Vicari Auction Company. Pete’s passion for classic cars began with the purchase of a 1940 Ford Coupe and was further ignited by his experience with a 1966 Corvette convertible. He recounts his personal history, including his extensive Corvette collection and the significant impact of Hurricane Katrina on his business and car collection. The conversation delves into the operations of Vicari Auctions, his approach to customer service, and their popular events like the auctions held in conjunction with Cruising the Coast. Vicari also provides insights into current car market trends, the value of classic cars, and shares heartwarming anecdotes, highlighting his deep connection to the automotive world. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Pete Vicari's Early Car Passion 00:42 The Corvette Obsession Begins 00:54 The Auction Company Journey 01:12 Welcome Pete Vicari 01:26 Pete's Early Car Influences 02:49 First Car Restoration 03:26 Corvette Collection and Passion 03:56 The Iconic 66 Corvette Story 05:51 The Sexiest Car of All Time 06:40 Evolution of the Corvette 08:52 Hurricane Katrina's Impact 10:32 Rediscovering the 66 Corvette 13:24 Drag Racing Adventures 15:53 The Auction Business 23:09 The Auctioneer's Philosophy 23:54 The Excitement of Live Auctions 25:23 Cruisin' the Coast Event Highlights 27:26 Streamlining the Auction Process 30:31 Handling Collections and Estate Planning 38:54 Trends in Auction Sales 41:03 Record-Breaking Sales 44:07 Future Plans for Vicari Auto Auctions 44:37 Final Thoughts and Promotions 46:46 Outro and Listener Engagement ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/