Jim Richardson is a life-long car buff and has been an automotive writer for many years. His work appears regularly in Car Collector, Special Interest Autos, Auto Restorer, and Custom & Classic Trucks. His other books include The Classic Car Restoration Handbook and The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Engine and Chassis Detailing. Richardson also appears on My Classic Car TV and Classic Car Garage. He and his wife divide their time between Long Beach, California and Tairua, New Zealand.