59 Moderator and Panelists Steve Briscoe - Panelist Steve is a standup comedian, filmmaker, martial artist and auto enthusiast. He has owned dozens of collectible cars lending his unique, individual style to every one. From a California look, 1958 Beetle with a rare Okrasa modified motor, a 65 Mustang with extensive high performance modifications to a 1970 240Z with which he prowled Mulholland Blvd in the 80’s. And now the Novetta, a one-off homage to the sports racers of the 1960’s built from the ground up with the express intention of striking that elusive equilibrium between form and function. Steve’s ability to attract other highly talented individuals is a hallmark of his myriad endeavors. In the case of the Novetta, the result was that Bruce Meyer of The Petersen Museum said, “You nailed it.” Mike Puma - Panelist Partner of Undiscovered Classics with Geoff Hacker, Mike Puma has held a lifelong interest in collector automobiles. His interest in vintage handcrafted sports cars peaked with his acquisition of the oldest intact postwar electric car built in America – a 1959 LaDawri Conquest by General Electric. In his role alongside Geoff, Mike helps to research, educate, and promote these unique cars while also managing social media, including a growing YouTube channel. Mike brings to the table skills beyond his passion for these cars as a coowner of Preservation Studios, a full-service historic preservation consulting firm operating since 2002. His company works with property owners, developers, and municipalities pursuing historic preservation and tax credit rehabilitation projects, representing over $1 billion in reinvestment into historic buildings. Steve Briscoe 1966 Novetta Mike Puma 1955 Debonnaire (Phillip Egan Design)
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