Name: Jim DeRespino Home: Bradenton, Fla. Profession: Emergency Medicine Physician Accomplishments: • Never won a drag racing title • Never inducted into any Hall of Fame • Married 15 years, works full time, has 4 kids, 3 dogs and has to mow the grass every 4 days in the summer. • Won Best of Class 1989 POCI Nats with 1970 Ram Air IV GTO • Won Best of Class Concours Modified 1989 GTOAA Nats • Won Best of Class Concours Modified 1997 GTOAA Nats Autos Currently Owned: Three 70 GTO Judge Convertibles (Ram Air III Automatic, Ram Air IV 4-speed and 455 H.O. 6-speed), 70 LeMans Convertible, 95 Chevy 1/2-Ton Extended Cab Pick-up, and 95 Suburban.

Last Car Restored: 70 GTO Judge Convertible Quote: “I knew nothing about cars until I came to Florida 15 years ago and bought a 70 Judge for $1,500 because I liked the wing. Since then it’s gotten a little out of control. I do all the work (except final paint) myself, right here at home. Like most people, I don’t have a lot of money to spend on parts, so I insist on quality at a price I can live with. Year One has consistently exceeded my expectations.” Profile: Honest, straight-forward, no hidden agendas, mellow, incredibly attractive yet modest. “I like to challenge the stereotype of the typical ‘doctor’.” Preferred Supplier: Year One