VCA and Vintage Car Shop were founded by renown Vintage and Marque Specialist Michael Serpe in 2003 to help others realize their dreams with automobiles no matter their background or budget.
Our cars and those we desire may be exceptionally special to the world or just to you alone and in either case we are objective and honest with a focus on achieving your goals.
Michael has personally owned a few hundred collector vehicles and has dealt with thousands more from all over the world. He has taken a very grass roots approach with a focus on affordability while still achieving a high level outcome. Beyond this Michael has extensive experience in business, academia, and strategic consulting. Check out some of the adventures he has been fortunate to take below.
Our cars and those we desire may be exceptionally special to the world or just to you alone and in either case we are objective and honest with a focus on achieving your goals.
Michael has personally owned a few hundred collector vehicles and has dealt with thousands more from all over the world. He has taken a very grass roots approach with a focus on affordability while still achieving a high level outcome. Beyond this Michael has extensive experience in business, academia, and strategic consulting. Check out some of the adventures he has been fortunate to take below.
Michael Serpe, Principle, VCA and VintageCarShop.com
Lecturer, Stanford University
School of Mechanical Engineering / Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab
Consultant, REVs / REVs Institute at Stanford
20 Year Veteran Rally Master Overland, Off-Road, Vintage, and On Road Rallies
Senior Judge, Legends of The Autobahn
Senior Judge, Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Collector Vehicles Procurement, California Automotive History Museum
Founder, Mercedes Gelandewagen Club ClubGwagen.com
Partner Marketing for Informix Racing Porsche GT Series American LeMans
Lecturer, Hasso Platner School of Design (The " d.school " )
Professional Level Writing and Editing
A talented storyteller and lifelong writer.
Public Speaking and Event Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring.
- Mercedes Star Magazine, Overland Journal, Certification Magazine, IT Consulting Magazine, Oracle Magazine, and many more as a contributor, panelist, or interviewed expert such as CIO, and Business Week.
A Petrolhead @ Heart with Eyes on the Future of Motoring
Ownership Experience with Hundreds of Collector Vehicles since 1989
Co-Founder, Custom Vehicle Accessories and Overland Expedition Vehicle Company
15 Years Real Experience Campaigning 2 Porsches, a VW, and and Alfa On a Budget
12 Years Expert Witness, Panelist, and Specialist Interviews
Experienced at all levels of Event Management from 10 people to 40,000
Keynote Speaker and Seminar Leader who has led over 250 distinct program events
Wide Range of Experience from Product Design to Prototyping to Digital and Analog Fabrication
Not just a car nut, leverage also my extensive corporate executive strategy experience:
Over 12 Years Executive Consulting Experience & 23 Years Hands-On
Global Director Oracle Certified Professional Program
Program Lead, Creative Ignition Lab at Autodesk
Global Manager, Education and Certification IBM-Informix Corporation
Worldwide User Community Director www.iiug.org
Co-Founder: Oracle Masters Program
Board of Directors, Performance Test Council
Co-Founder: Oracle Certification Global Online Community
Certification and Assessment Global Director www.oracle.com/certification
Board of Directors, Computer Education Management Association www.cedma.org
Check it out!
One of Mike's groups of Stanford University Engineering and Product Design students working with top minds from the FBI, CHP, Canepa Motorsports, and some great cars! More photos at the bottom of the page to scroll.
School of Mechanical Engineering / Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab
Consultant, REVs / REVs Institute at Stanford
20 Year Veteran Rally Master Overland, Off-Road, Vintage, and On Road Rallies
Senior Judge, Legends of The Autobahn
Senior Judge, Mercedes-Benz Club of America
Collector Vehicles Procurement, California Automotive History Museum
Founder, Mercedes Gelandewagen Club ClubGwagen.com
Partner Marketing for Informix Racing Porsche GT Series American LeMans
Lecturer, Hasso Platner School of Design (The " d.school " )
Professional Level Writing and Editing
A talented storyteller and lifelong writer.
Public Speaking and Event Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring.
- Mercedes Star Magazine, Overland Journal, Certification Magazine, IT Consulting Magazine, Oracle Magazine, and many more as a contributor, panelist, or interviewed expert such as CIO, and Business Week.
A Petrolhead @ Heart with Eyes on the Future of Motoring
Ownership Experience with Hundreds of Collector Vehicles since 1989
Co-Founder, Custom Vehicle Accessories and Overland Expedition Vehicle Company
15 Years Real Experience Campaigning 2 Porsches, a VW, and and Alfa On a Budget
12 Years Expert Witness, Panelist, and Specialist Interviews
Experienced at all levels of Event Management from 10 people to 40,000
Keynote Speaker and Seminar Leader who has led over 250 distinct program events
Wide Range of Experience from Product Design to Prototyping to Digital and Analog Fabrication
Not just a car nut, leverage also my extensive corporate executive strategy experience:
Over 12 Years Executive Consulting Experience & 23 Years Hands-On
Global Director Oracle Certified Professional Program
Program Lead, Creative Ignition Lab at Autodesk
Global Manager, Education and Certification IBM-Informix Corporation
Worldwide User Community Director www.iiug.org
Co-Founder: Oracle Masters Program
Board of Directors, Performance Test Council
Co-Founder: Oracle Certification Global Online Community
Certification and Assessment Global Director www.oracle.com/certification
Board of Directors, Computer Education Management Association www.cedma.org
Check it out!
One of Mike's groups of Stanford University Engineering and Product Design students working with top minds from the FBI, CHP, Canepa Motorsports, and some great cars! More photos at the bottom of the page to scroll.
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Account Management, Chubb Insurance (leading Collector Vehicle Underwriter) Instructor, Porsche Club of America / Cherry's Jubilee Laguna Seca, CA Show Participant and Contracted Consultant: Concours Italiano, Pebble Beach, Newport, Legends of the Autobahn, Hillsborough, Sonoma/Marin, NNJR New Jersey, 24 hrs Lemons Vehicle Prep and Concours de Lemons winner (Saab Sonett in the Swedish Meatballs Class). Corporate Race Sponsor Marketing Programs: GT3 and GT2 Informix-IBM Porsche 911 American LeMans Series Cars for the Road Michael has road raced vintage cars for over 16 years and has designed and prepared many vehicles for collections, museums, and also events where they are put into action like rally, enduros, time trials, club racing, and of course shows. Cars for the Dirt, Sand, and Rocks Baja, overland expeditions, military, off-grid camping, and expeditions off-road with specialized prep for specific terrain. He has led rallys all over North America for more than 15 years. Hundreds of off road affecienados and novice newbies too have learned from his seminars or followed his lead through the inhospitable back country. |