Car culture and vintage car collecting
Michael Ledwitz
Automotive artist / Vintage car collector
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Renowned automotive artist and vintage car collector, recognized for unparalleled client relations and an incredible network within the car community. That have created and maintained incredible relationships that have turned to friendships with some of the largest car collectors in the entire United States. Renowned for creating artwork that forges lasting connections, including with legends like Brian Redman. Mastery in sales and relationship-building drives exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Collector
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
- Started collecting vintage cars from from the 1970's to the model year of 2000.
- Researched and found the true source to show real time value within the car hobby . Purchased 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 all original. 1985 Porsche 944, 1971 Continental Mark iii and a 2000 Porsche Boxster S.
- Created a 45% return on my investment.
- Developed relationships with the top car collectors in the country. Their car collections range anywhere from 20 to 450 cars .
Internet Sales Consultant
Hennessey Lexus
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Handled all Internet sales of inquiries through the dealership and converted them to buying customers of new and used vehicles.
- top salesman multiple months
- Participated in regular training sessions to continuously improve product knowledge and stay updated on new offerings from the company.
- Managed email marketing campaigns targeting specific segments of the customer database, driving engagement and boosting conversion rates.
- Streamlined communication with clients by utilizing CRM software to track interactions and maintain detailed records.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, securing mutually beneficial terms while maximizing profitability for the company.
- Increased overall sales revenue by consistently meeting or exceeding monthly targets through effective time management and prioritization.
- Enhanced sales performance by diligently following up on leads and maintaining a consistent pipeline of prospects.
Automotive Artist
Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for car collectors worldwide who are my clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- created successful website that sells original artwork as well as frame prints and other products.
- Sold my artwork through automotive online auctions.
- My online auctions have resulted in over 60 sales with an average size of 36x 48in.
- Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
- Featured artist for June 2023 issue of PANORAMA MAGAZINE.
- Featured artist for PCA juniors for Porsche Club of America
- Through My artwork I have delivered friendships with some of the largest car collectors in the United States. They're called car collections have ranged from anywhere from 20 to over 450 vehicles per Collection.
- Through my artwork, I have developed friendships with living legend such as Brian Redman who raced 24 of of LeMans with Steve McQueen in the 1970 movie. Through my artwork I met and created a piece of artwork for Derek Bell legendary race car driver.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.1994
Skills
- Renowned automotive artist with contacts to every major car collection throughout the United States due to my involvement in the Car community as a car collector as well as my clients that have purchased artwork from me
- Vintage car collector
- Client relations in the Car community that 999% result in lifelong friendships
- Follow up and follow through resulting in commissions and sales
- Eat, breathe, sleep, automotive Artwork, and collecting cars and developing relationships through my artwork with some of the biggest and most successful car collectors in the United States
- Understands and follows the market trend for car collecting through social media online websites, resource websites where I know what the pulse of the market with market values
- Go to person when friends and clients look to buy and sell their cars from there car collections
Automotive artist and car collector and enthusiast
"In 2019, after my dad passed, I realized moments aren't promised. I went all in as an automotive artist and car collector. Pcarmarket was a game changer for me, selling my artwork every week and making more money than I ever did before. My name and style got known across the country, some folks even say I'm famous, but I keep that in check—known maybe, but not famous by my standards. As my brand and name grew, so did my car collection, especially with vintage Porsches. I got real good at finding deals in the hidden corners of social platforms, pulling in a 45% return on my money.
Over the years, I became a go-to person for my car collector friends—they will contact me for advice on where to sell, what to do, where to find certain cars, and who might be selling. I've become a real source for them and other collectors I've met along the way. I know I would be a thousand percent of an asset to any company looking for a car specialist, brand ambassador, or someone who can pull opportunities from the relationships I've built with people I call friends, family, brothers, and sisters. Car culture is like a big family reunion—when you're there, meeting all these folks, they're not strangers, they're extended family. You give love, you get love. You give support, you get support. These people would have my back in a heartbeat, and I got story after story to prove it. It's incredible that a kid from New Jersey, 56 years old, meeting his icons like Derrick Bell and Brian Redman, getting their phone numbers, getting invited to exclusive events with legends like Hurley Haywood through my good friend Simon Gregg, whose father was the legendary Peter Gregg.
In closing, what can I say? Let’s shake the Earth. You never know what might fall out."
Interests
Automotive artist
Car events ie Amelia Island Concours and Werks reunion
Monthly car shows where I meet new collectors
Accomplishments
- Featured artist in PANORAMA MAGAZINE for the 100th anniversary of the 24 hours of Le Mans
Software
Procreate
Fresco
Affiliations
- Porsche Club of America
Quote
“Shake the earth because you never know what may fallout”.
Me
Certification
New Jersey Real Estate agent
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureLanguages
English
Timeline
Car Collector
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
Internet Sales Consultant
Hennessey Lexus
07.2017 - 02.2019
Automotive Artist
Self-employeed
01.2008 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business
Brookdale Community College
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