Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Macalester College
Expertise
Amateur automotive restoration, Old European cars and SUV rescue and adoption, Online sales and auctions
- Myles is currently the co-host of a weekly live radio show in Philadelphia about cars called "The Motor Crew," on WWDB AM 860, and also an original contributor for VintagEuro.
- He has spent decades owning various European cars. Unsurprisingly, the current fleet is about 50% functional at any given time, which he considers a win.
- He calls both Los Angeles and Philadelphia home, splitting time in those cities, and particularly enjoys taking the cross-continental drive instead of flying whenever possible.
Experience
A lifelong enthusiast, Myles began with obsessing over toy cars and learning about them early on from his grandfather, at his job as a Chevrolet mechanic. Post college, he began autocrossing and attending track days with his various VW GTIs, while also gaining experience in sales and installation for many aftermarket tuning shops. His online baptism by fire came as a longtime moderator for VWVortex and The Car Lounge, and he wrote many articles for the Vortex Media Group on their various manufacturer-specific websites during that time. From there, he also went on to assist in editing and writing the descriptions for many online auction sites and dealerships, either directly or with auction partners, which he continues to this day.
Education
Myles studied American history and theater at Macalester College.
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