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01 The most dramatic car in this collection,
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a 1995 Lamborghini Diablo VT. 02 A true
sportscar bargain, a 2007 Aston Martin V8
Vantage. 03 These cars are always perfectly
parked. 04 Also called the “clown shoe”,
Mike’s 2000 BMW Z3 M Coupé.
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The collector
places to properly experience these cars. I’m fanatical
about warming up a vehicle before driving it hard. I Accountant Mike Salomon’s day job
think this practice along with regular driving, combined includes running a successful clothing
with preventative maintenance, is what keeps these business. He often scours the classi-

things on the road.” fieds and discusses future purchases
with friends. He has plans to add
He was involved in the design of his man cave, a pro-
memorabilia to the cave, as well as
ject that was nished in early 2018. On one wall leading installing lifts for possible additions to

up the stairs, visitors have signed their names, while the collection.
memorabilia and photos depict various anecdotes of
motoring-related trips over the years. Mike is always Do you own an interesting car collection,
keen to invite friends over after hours to talk cars and or know someone who does and would
acknowledges he has been fortunate to never have had like it featured in CAR? Email us at
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