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A Little About Me

My name is Mark. I grew up in Oklahoma riding (and repairing) dirt bikes and go-karts. I bought my first classic Ford when I turned 16 and have been working on cars ever since.  

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Building a traditional-style Ford Model A hot rod was a dream of mine for years, and in 2019 I bought my first diamond-in-the-rough and now I am deep in the rabbit hole. 

 

Over the years, I have grown to primarily prefer the 1940's style hot rods. I feel this period captures the time when hot rodding truly became an American passion. I really enjoy the investigative pursuit it takes to find the right parts for a successful period-specific build.

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Whether you want a car built for you, help with finding and building your own car, need expert maintenance and repairs, or are searching for that rare part, I can help. Let my expertise and passion for these early Fords get you in the driver's seat!

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I know some people feel that turning a classic Ford Model A into a hot rod destroys a piece of America’s history.  I would argue, however, that nothing defines American history better than hot rodding’s fundamentals of innovation, competition, and a constantly striving to raise the bar higher. 

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BUSINESS NAME

LONG'S SPEED SHOP, FREDERICK, MD
longsspeedshop@gmail.com
301-642-2776

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Seth, MD

"Mark, thanks for stopping by yesterday!  I’m really enjoying your book, lots of great info. It really brings everything together. Great stuff!!"

Jeff, MD

"Mark, I feel like I owe an update. .... I sit on the garage steps, putting my shoes on looking at it to see what changes I could make and scratch my head. You nailed it. People love it. I take it out every weekend for a short spin."

Dave, VA

"Mark, thank you again for selling me this car.  I get more excited about owning it everyday.  I get up each morning with my dog, and have to open the garage door to look at it.  Photo attached.  ... Thank you again.  This is a dream come true."

Skip, MD

"Thanks Mark... I would like to hire you to go over the entire pickup and make sure it is road ready....Let me know when you can work on it.  You are the only one I would trust."
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