This week on Wheels & Deals, I’m joined by Dan O'Grady, a very special guest all the way from Australia, who shares some incredible stories about his family’s adventures in the car trade. From his father’s early days as a young entrepreneur in Adelaide, painting Matchbox cars and selling them at school, to his audacious trips to the UK in the 70s to buy and export classic British luxury cars back to Australia, this is a tale of incredible deals, high-stakes risks, and a passion for cars that spans generations.

Pitstops:

• The story of how he, with a bit of skill and a lot of nerve, built a successful car import/export business in the 70s.

• The genius of the classic car leasing scheme launched in the 80s, and the tax loophole that made it all possible.

• The challenges of running a classic car warranty business

• His earliest memories of cars, playing with Matchbox toys on the carpet and learning the art of the car dealership from his dad.

A Nod to:

• The Sunday Times

• Blackbushe Market

• Key Garage

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