Brian Corey

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Location
Bellingham, Washington
School
Western Washington University, DePaul University
Expertise
American automotive history, Pre-war cars, Vintage Volkswagens
  • Brian is the author of the paperback book, "This Day in Automotive History", and maintains a related website and a social media presence with more 100,000 followers.
  • He has owned more than 15 classic or collector vehicles, and currently has a 1989 Dodge Dakota convertible and a 1949 Plymouth and 1974 VW Karmann Ghia, both of which he is slowly restoring in his garage.
  • Brian has interviewed several notable automotive personalities for articles and podcasts, including Joe Zolper, Cristy Lee, and Pete Callaway.

Experience

Brian Corey has more than 15 years of experience crafting articles, scripts and marketing materials for automotive publications, businesses, and channels, including Motor Trend, Donut, RPM Foundation, and America's Automotive Trust. He is also a creative producer of multiple long-form YouTube videos and a TV series related to automotive entertainment and hobbies, including the former hit show, "Garage Squad," the and the forthcoming restoration series, "Endangered Skills." He also supports digital marketing efforts for local automotive businesses, including auto repair shops, dealerships, and restoration facilities. Today, he focuses his storytelling on sharing true tales of automotive history that inform, educate and entertain.

Education

Brian received a bachelor's degree in visual journalism from Western Washington University, and a master's degree in screenwriting from DePaul University.

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