Driven Radio Show #321: John Saccameno of Sport and Specialty
About this episode
John Saccameno, owner of Sport and Specialty, shares his journey in the automotive restoration business, emphasizing the challenges and triumphs of running a full-service shop focused on vintage European cars. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, the rising costs of restoration, and the importance of managing customer expectations. The conversation also touches on his experiences at Pebble Beach and Concord d'Elegance, highlighting the thrill of showcasing unique cars. With a blend of humor and insight, John offers a candid look at the realities of car restoration and racing.
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Maserati Ghibli
".... But right now we've got I've got a 71 Maserati Ghibli spider, which is a way cool car."
Alfa Romeo Spider
"...a sixty five Alfa Romeo one on one. Julia of the Spider Veloce and it's like one of eleven hundred cars. ..."
Alfa Romeo Julias
"I was like, oh, shit, that's very grandpa. There's an Alfa Romeo, Julia's super. No, no, no, it's this."
Porsche 911
"...than 200. And, and it was a, you know, a Porsche 911, you know, an older T model, but it was a big re..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...ig invoice, you know. Man, am I glad I drive old Corvettes that are basic as wooden wagons. Well, I'm just ..."
Porsche 356
"...ly at the, at the, during the day, they do that. 356s are still pretty good. Alpha Volotis are good."
Honda S600
"all considered driving that 60 Corvette that solid axle? It's about, it's about two McPherson. What would I rather take instead? My 99 S 600 every single time. Scott Bluetooth, really comfy seats, fantastic AC rides like a dream and it's legitimately fast."
Plymouth Cuda
"...ur Hemi, whatever. And another time we had a Hemi CUDA. So we buy it, we'd rent these cars and then lik..."
Ford Ranchero
"...ht now. It looks like it's a 78 Lincoln Mark five Ranchero. Yeah. Oh yeah. It was, it was, it was a sight t..."
Ferrari A456 Ferrari
"he actually like hunted it down, you know, and found it and negotiated with a guy for this thing. Like you, you think he, you know, he had like a 456 Ferrari there the way he was talking about it. And he was so into it. And I'm like, yeah, this kid deserves to win. And, uh, yeah, we represented"
Ford Bronco
"...orking on my stuff forever. I've taken my vintage Bronco in there. I've taken my Corvettes in there. I ev..."
Nissan XTerra
"... transmission in that I bought for my 2000 Nissan XTERRA 4x4. Ossipic Automotive does maintenance and rep..."
Corvette Stingray
"... Who did I turn to to do the body repair on my 65 Corvette Stingray? Hot Rod Express. These guys did a hell of a job..."
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