About Chad Austin:
When not busy taking care of his hobby farm, hunting with this 3 boys, driving them to the local motocross track, or spoiling hisgranddaughter, Chad is found actively involved with all duties that come with being a business owner. Managing advertising and sales or taking the pictures and videos you see on our website are just a few of his daily responsibilites. Chad oversees and finalizes all inventory purchases, looking for the best deals out there so he can pass good prices on to our customers. Aside from sales, purchases and promotions, Chad also closely manages the mechanic shop, productions and quality control.
Chad began his love of classics when he was just 20 years old while working along side his dad in the car industry. As Chad grew a vast knowledge of the classics, his love for them grew; inspiring him and his wife to start thier own business just 8 years later. From their little farm house in rural Iowa, the two worked side by side, dilligently, to build their dream into what is known today globally as Coyote Classics. Throughout their journey, Chad and Lisa have loved meeting new people and making new friends from across the globe. Chad's enthusiasm and love of these cars is contagious. You'll quickly feel at ease knowing he is working hard to connect you with your perfect dream investment.
Q&A
Q: "How many years of experience do you have?"
A: "I have been doing this since I was 22, so that's around 23 years of classic car sales now."
Q: "When did you develop a love for classic cars, or muscle cars in particular?"
A: "I think as a young kid, my Dad had a 1931 Ford Model A with a rumble rear seat. I remember sitting back there all the time. I think that's where it started. The first car I learned to drive in was a 1954 Chevy, so there's that too."
Q: "In regards to your job position, what are your strengths? What are you especially good at?"
A: "I'd say reading, communicating, and leading my team. I'm really good at seeing the quality of a car and the kind of person it will attract. I'm also down to earth, I make no excuses and, like I said, I really care about my team."
Q: "What do you feel is special or unique about yourself and what qualifications do you bring that are a benefit to Coyote Classics?"
A: "I feel like I care about my customers and my team as much as I do about myself. My joy, my real joy is to see my team members grow as people and to see the smiles on customer's faces."
Q: "When it comes to the cars, what are your specialties?"
A: "I just am good at instantly telling the quality of a car, who it's intended for and why. I'm also good at driving them, you know, shifting, bringing them to the limits!"
Q: "What are some of your accomplishments?"
I. "Just watching the change in our employee's lives after working here."
II. "Starting with a $1,000 dollar car and then building a company to this caliber from the ground up."
