William E. (Chip) Connor is an avid vintage automobile enthusiast and one of the world’s leading car collectors. He is a long-time competitor in both modern and vintage racing and is a regular exhibitor and judge at Concours d’Elegance’ around the world. His cars have won over 100 awards over the years, including many Best of Show awards. Chip sits on the governing Senate of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the FIA Historic Motorsports Commission, the board of the Petersen Automotive Museum and is a co-founder of the Best of the Best competition in association with the Peninsula Hotel […]
William E. (Chip) Connor is an avid vintage automobile enthusiast and one of the world’s leading car collectors. He is a long-time competitor in both modern and vintage racing and is a regular exhibitor and judge at Concours d’Elegance’ around the world. His cars have won over 100 awards over the years, including many Best of Show awards. Chip sits on the governing Senate of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the FIA Historic Motorsports Commission, the board of the Petersen Automotive Museum and is a co-founder of the Best of the Best competition in association with the Peninsula Hotel Group. He is Chairman and CEO of William E. Connor & Associates Ltd. one of the world’s largest merchandise sourcing companies, headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations across Asia and Europe.
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THE COLLECTOR CAR MARKET AS YOU SEE IT TODAY
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THE VEHICLE YOU BOUGHT
Ferrari 250 GTO
THE VEHICLE YOU SOLD
Ferrari 275 GTB C Speciale Short Nose Competition Car
THE VEHICLE YOU WILL NEVER LET GO
Bentley Blower Bentley Team Car / #YU3250
THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR CAR
Bentley R Type
WHERE TO FIND CHIP
Connor
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM WHEN BUYING, SELLING, OR HOLDING CARS
When it comes to buying a collectible car, you’ve gotta love it and it can’t compromise other important parts of your life.
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2 responses to “27. Chip Connor”
Really enjoyed this one, but no mention of one of the great Alfa 8C 2900 Spiders?
Enjoyable interview.