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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2024 · 30 MIN

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

from Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted · host Mike Roth & Frank O'Donnell

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyGet 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!Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

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Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply 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 collec...

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