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CADILLAC

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

This was the first year for this iconic 50’s personal luxury coupe. It has the original Mountain Laurel paint with a black Vicadec roof, the original Black Florentine pattern metallic nylon fabric with White leather bolsters and trim and the original 16 valve OHV V8 365-cubic-inch engine rated at 305 horsepower. It has less than 28,000 original miles on the odometer.

1959 Cadillac Sedan de Ville

For 1959, Cadillacs reached the pinnacle of the “Fin Wars” with the highest tail fins in the industry marked by the iconic double bullet taillights. This 4 door sedan hardtop model features Wood Rose paint, sweeping rear glass and a flat top roof. The 390-cubic-inch engine is a 16 valve OHV V8 rated at 325 horsepower. Power is delivered through a four speed Hydra-matic automatic transmission.

2006 Cadillac XLR-V Hardtop Convertible

Only 2,155 XLR V series were made between 2006 and 2009. This 2 seat hardtop convertible was made at the Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky and features a 443 horsepower supercharged 4.4 liter Northstar V8 mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission. The exterior color is Light Platinum with a Shale leather and alcantara interior.

2011 Cadillac CTS V Coupe

Only 8,518 CTS V Coupes were made from 2011 through 2015. This V series coupe featured a 556 horsepower 6.2L Supercharged V8 mated to a Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission. This car features Thunder Gray chromaflair paint with black leather interior and saffron alcantara seat inserts.

2019 Cadillac CT6-V Sedan

This car is one of only 1,009 V Series sedans made in 2019 – 2020. It features a rare 4.2-liter quad-cam, 32-valve twin-turbo 550 horsepower V-8 Blackwing engine mated to a 10 speed transmission with all wheel drive and an active chassis package, which consists of rear-wheel steering and GM's brilliant Magnetic Ride shocks. This car has Satin Steel metallic paint with a black leather interior.

CORVETTE

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

Among the most collectible and valuable of all Corvettes, 1963 was the first year for the Sting Ray coupe and the only year for the rear split window. This car features Riverside Red paint with a black interior and a 327 cubic inch V8 rated at 340 horsepower and a 4 speed manual transmission. It’s the original Heartbeat of America!

1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible

This third generation Corvette features an L71 427 cubic inch (7.0 Liter) big block engine with 435 horsepower using three 2 barrel carburetors and a 4 speed manual transmission. It was the second year for the new Stingray body style fashioned after the Mako shark design. The interior features rare Gunmetal upholstery and trim and the exterior features Cortez Silver paint, a black soft top and Firestone redline tires.

1991 Corvette ZR1 Coupe

This fourth generation Corvette features an LT5 5.7 Liter 4 cam, 32 valve all aluminum engine with 365 horsepower and a 6 speed manual transmission. The LT5 was designed in conjunction with Lotus and built by Mercury Marine in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Built from 1990 to 1995, the ZR1 was the “King of the Hill” and brought America’s sports car on par with supercars from around the world. The ZR1 option was an extra cost of $31,683 (on top of a base cost of $32,455) and included the LT5 engine, heavy duty brakes, 17 x 9. 5 front wheels and 17 x 11” rear wheels, electronic air conditioning, specific side body panels, selective ride and handling package, solar glass windshield and more. The interior features a red leather upholstery and trim and Bright Red paint on the exterior. Only 6,922 C4 ZR1s were built.

2009 Corvette ZR1 Coupe

This sixth generation Corvette features an LS9 6.2 Liter supercharged engine with 638 horsepower and a 6 speed manual transmission. Built from 2009 to 2013, only 4,684 C6 ZR1s were built. With a top speed of 205 MPH and a 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds, the C6 ZR1 took on and defeated supercars from around the world. The ZR1 option included carbon fiber front fenders, a carbon fiber hood and roof, front splitter and rocker panels. The massive Brembo brakes were vented and drilled with carbon-fiber reinforced ceramic silicon carbide. P285/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot 2 tires were up front with P335/25ZR20 tires in the back. The interior features an Ebony leather upholstery and trim and Velocity Yellow paint on the exterior.

2016 Corvette ZO6 Coupe

The 2016 Corvette ZO6 features 650 horsepower and 650 lb. ft. of bone crushing torque. The 6.2 liter Supercharged LT4 V8 sends power through an 8 speed automatic transmission to the rear 335/25ZR tires. This car is equipped with Magnetic Ride Control suspension, Launch Control, Active Handling, Traction Control, Performance Traction Management and Electronic Limited Slip Differential. This 3LZ trim level car features Laguna Blue metallic exterior paint with Kalahari Napa leather interior and carbon fiber accents.

2022 Corvette Stingray Convertible

This eight generation Corvette features a 495 horsepower 6.2 liter direct injection mid mounted engine with an 8 speed dual clutch automatic transmission with a retractable hard top convertible roof. It has the Z51 handling package with magnetic ride control and front lift for ground clearance. The 3LZ interior features 2 tone Twilight Blue and Tension Blue leather and the exterior features Rapid Blue paint with Carbon Flash roof, nacelles and accent trim.

2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye Widebody

New for 2019, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye took its powertrain from the 810 horsepower Dodge Demon (limited to 3,000 2018 models) and put it into a road and track car with a 6.2 Liter HEMI High Output Supercharged 797 horsepower engine and an 8 speed TorqueFlight transmission with a 3.09 rear axle. The car features Line Lock, Launch Control, SRT Power Chiller, Race Cool Down, Brembo 6 piston brakes and rides on 305/35ZR20 P Zero summer tires. This car features Red Octane metallic exterior paint with a Napa leather interior in Sepia.

1957 Buick Roadmaster 75

This was Buick’s top of the line model for 1957 and features a two tone paint scheme of Seminole Red and Dover White and the original 364 cubic inch, 300 horsepower Nail Head engine and 2 speed DynaFlow automatic transmission. It has "Dagmar bumpers" in the front with a medallion in the front grille featuring the “1957” model year.

1937 Ford Woodie Wagon

This restomod is the perfect southern California beach cruiser. It features a wood body of white ash with original metal courtesy of Henry Ford painted Hot Rod Red and powered by a Chevy small block 350 mated to a 4 speed automatic transmission.

2006 Chevrolet Super Sport Roadster

This retractable hard top roadster was built by Chevrolet for display at the 2005 San Diego Auto Show. Only 24,150 SSRs were produced from 2003 - 2006. These cars were hand built at GM's Lansing Craft Centre. Only 2,809 2006 models were produced. This car features Smokin' Asphalt over Richochet Silver paint with a LS2 400 horsepower 6.0 Liter V8 and a 6 speed automatic transmission. It has less than 6,500 original miles on the odometer.

MEET CHARLIE GINDELE

Charlie Gindele got his start in the home improvement and remodeling business working with his father at the age of ten! Since then, over fifty eight years later, through grit, determination and never settling for mediocrity, he built a stellar business and a reputation in the industry for hard work, innovation, caring for people and making a difference for his customers and team members. Charlie loves using his knowledge and experience to help others grow their businesses and take the businesses and lives to levels that they never thought possible!

HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT CHARLIE

For over twenty years, I have had the honor of being influenced by Charlie Gindele.  Not only is he a wealth of knowledge in the remodeling industry, but also a much needed voice of calm and reason, offering advice and guidance that has helped shape my thoughts and decisions on many important decisions over the years.   The pearls of wisdom and knowledge found inside these pages will help elevate one's understanding of the remodeling industry to an entirely new level. Truly, Charlie is the real deal -- someone I, and countless others, aspire to emulate.  Thank you Charlie for being a treasured friend and mentor.

-Tom Capizzi, Marrokal Design & Remodeling, San Diego, CA & Capizzi Home Improvement, Cotuit, MA

After 40 years in any business, the average guy might learn a thing or two.  Charlie Gindele is much more than your average contractor and has learned much more than that. Luckily for all of us, in this book, he shares his many Lessons Learned

from a lifetime in the home improvement industry. From his initial "entrepreneurial seizure" to his small contractor phase to his development into a successful business owner and leader, Charlie shares the challenges and satisfactions of running your own business and delighting customers.  Read this book and put its lessons to work in your business.   

-Paul Delahunt, former President, Renewal by Andersen

When I met Charlie in 2010, I asked him “How do I sell projects for more money?” He said, “First you have to know your numbers”. That statement caught me by surprise, yet, has been the single most, true piece of business advice I’ve ever received. This book, written in first person narrative, lays out why this statement is so important for you to embrace. Along with several other “Golden Nuggets”, critical questions of self-reflection and action steps to take. Invest in yourself and then buy two books to give away.

- John Gwaltney, Outback Deck, Inc., Woodstock, GA

I met Charlie in 2005 when my company was doing $300,000 a year in revenue. We were invited to his office to attend a business planning boot camp.  This changed my personal life and business life forever. We are now tracking at $10,000,000 per year and I can truly say I would not be where I am today without Charlie’s help. He was the most selfless man I have ever met in the business world. He answered all my questions, took all my calls and was always there for me. He helped establish a true budget and business plan that we run our entire company on each year. He has helped me understand my numbers and to know how important it is to run my company by the numbers. He helped me grow at the right rate and put the right people in the right seats at the right time. 

Charlie truly is a major mentor to me and I will be forever indebted and grateful to him. 

 -Tim Brown Jr., Rain Gutter Specialties & Exteriors, West Jordan, UT