27: Chip Connor

Sports Car Market Podcast

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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