Resume of Lance S. Coren
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Lance S. Coren holds a Expert Master Appraiser Type Designation from the International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA), the leading automotive appraisal association in the world, and a Master Expert Designation from the International Organization of Experts to The United Nations (ORDINEX). These expert designations are in Automotive Accident Impact Analysis and Automotive Appraisals. He is 1 of only 6 people in the world, to attain these designations. Additionally Mr. Coren is in possession of expert certifications for Material Damage Analysis from the Inter-Industry Conference of Auto Collision Repair (IICAR) & the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Mr. Coren also holds an M.B.A. from Cal-Western University, and a Certificate from the SAE/UCLA. Traffic Institute. Mr. Coren additionally holds an expert auto appraisal registration with the United States Internal Revenue Service and additional Government Seizure agencies.
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Lance Coren has been an automotive appraiser & consultant for over 45 years.
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Lance Coren is an acknowledged automotive expert and consultant to many marque auto clubs, magazines and manufacturers in the United States, Asia and Europe. He is an acknowledged expert and consultant to the majority of the enthusiast automobile clubs and insurance carriers in the United States on exotic/classic/racing vehicle values/damage/repairs and insurance claims analysis. Additionally, he is an acknowledged Valuation Expert with the United States District Court for California and New York, an acknowledged Valuation/Impact Expert with the Superior, Circuit Courts of California, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, New York and New Jersey. Lance Coren is also an acknowledged expert in Material Damage Impact Analysis with the Society of Automotive Structural Engineers, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair and the Guild of Collision Repair Specialists.
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Lance Coren has been a member of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Southern California Fraud Investigators Association, International Society of Automotive Appraisers, Society of Automotive Engineers and the Society of Automotive Structural Engineers.
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Lance Coren was awarded the "MVP" automotive appraiser award in 2004.
Lance Coren was inducted into the "Automotive Appraisal Hall of Fame" in 2007.
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Lance Coren has given sworn testimony as a qualified automotive expert in well over 250 cases worldwide.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
B.S., Van Norman University, Los Angeles, CA., 1972. Certificate, U.C.L.A./SAE Traffic Institute, 1975. M.B.A., Cal-Western University, Santa Ana, CA., 1976. Northwestern University Traffic Institute/S.A.E., Traffic Accident Reconstruction, 1977. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR) Auto Damage Analysis, 1978-2002. U.S.A.A. Institute, Fire & Mechanical Failure Analysis, 1988. Vale National Training Center Advanced Estimatics & Unistructure Realignment Appraisal/Analysis Program, 1990. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 1990, Extension Review, Traffic Accident Reconstruction. Mitchell International, Computer Assisted Auto Collision Estimating, 1993. CCC Advanced Training Program, Collision Estimating, 1994. ADP Advanced Training Program, Collision Estimating, 1994. International Society of Auto Appraisers, International Symposium, 1994. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Technical Conference on Low Speed Impacts, 1994. International Organization of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX), International Meeting for Automotive Impact Evaluators, 1995. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 39th Stapp Car Crash Conference, 1995. California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA), Conference on Vehicle Impacts & Factors, 1996. International Society of Auto Appraisers, International Symposium, 1997. Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), National Conference, 1998. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR), 1998. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), National Symposium on Auto Physical Damage, 1999. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 43rd Stapp Car Crash Conference, 1999. International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA), Master Appraiser Certification Training & Testing, 2000. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Regional Conference on Automotive Appraisals, 2000. International Organisation of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX), International Symposium, 2001. Rolls-Royce Owners Club Concours d'Elegance Judges Training (12.0 hrs) - 03/2004. Ferrari S.p.A. - 2006-2020, International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA) continuing education units, 2001-2024. Uniform Standards For Automobile Appraisal Procedures (USAAP) - Appraisal Standards Board/The Appraisal Foundation, 2001-2024. All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference 2004-2024, Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, 2007-2024, Mediator Training - Procedures/Ethics Completion Certificates, 2007 - 2024.
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Affiliations:
California Auto Body Association, Acknowledged Valuation/Estimation Expert, 1978. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR), Tested/Registered Expert Material Damage Analysis, 1984-2003. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Tested/Registered Expert Auto Material Damage, 1999-2003. United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Registered Expert Automotive Evaluation, 1987-2003. ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DES EXPERTS-UNITED NATIONS (ORDINEX), Registered/Certified Expert Automotive Evaluations & Material Damage Impact Analysis, 1992-2002. Technical Advisory Service For Attorneys (TASA), Registered Expert Automotive Valuation & Impact Generalist, 1998-2015. Pro-Consul Expert Registry For Attorneys, 1998-2015. Technical Advisory Bureau for Attorneys, 2005-2015. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Classic, Collectible & Special Interest Car Appraisal Guide Advisory Board, 1999-2015. Black Book National Auto Research, Cars of Particular Interest Collectible Vehicle Value Guide (CPI), Exotic Vehicle Value Advisor, 1999-2018. National Directory of Expert Witnesses, Board Referenced/Registered Master Auto Appraiser, 2002-2021. Southern California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA), 1995-2001. Associate Exotic Car Value Analyst-Editor, Kelley Blue Book Official Guide, 2003. Referenced Referral Appraiser, Ferrari Market Letter, 1998-2024. Referenced Referral Appraiser, Porsche Market Letter, 2002-2011. Referenced Referral Appraiser, SL Market Letter, 2003-2018.
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Current/Past Member:
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Society of Insurance Professionals (SIP) California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA). International Society of Automotive Appraisers (ISAA). International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA). All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference (AAAIC). Auto Appraisal Institute. Automotive Appraisal Standards Board, Auto Claims Mediators Association (ACMA). National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). International Organisation of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX).
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Current/Past Advisory Board Member:
American Automobile Association, 1983-1989. American Society of Insurance Professionals, 1984-1995. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Specialty Vehicle Value Guide, 2000-2024. Black Book CPI. Collectible Vehicle Value Guide, 2001-2020. Vintage Racecar Journal & Market Report, 2000-2003. El Camino Community College District Automotive Collision Dept., 2000-2003. International Automotive Appraisers Association, 2006-2024. All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference, 2005-2024. Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, 2007-2024. Automotive Appraisal Standards Board, 2007-2024.
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Current or Past Member of the Following Automobile Clubs:
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Ferrari Owners Club
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Ferrari Club of America
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Rolls Royce Owners Club
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Shelby/Cobra Owners Club of America
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Shelby American Automobile Club
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Lamborghini Owners Club
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Lamborghini Club of America
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Maserati Owners Club
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Mercedes-Benz Owners Club
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Pantera Owners Club of America
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Porsche Owners Club
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Porsche Club of America
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BMW Car Club of America
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The International Lotus Registry
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Aston Martin Owners Club
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Vintage Automobile Racing Association
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Sports Car Club Of America
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Championship Auto Racing Series
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National Hot Rod Association
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British Motor Heritage Trust
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Past Judgeships For The Following:
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Concours d' Elegance's; Los Angeles, San Marino, Newporter Invitational, Dana Point, South Coast, Le Cerc', Modesto, Fresno, Concours of Champions, Palo Alto, Hillsborough, San Francisco Bay, Monterey, Palm Springs, Westlake, Colorado Senior at Denver, Phoenix Invitational, Meadowbrook, Dallas, Westchester, San Diego, Beverly Hills Concours d' Elegance, Muckenthaler Motor Car Show, Ferrari of North America - Ferrari S.p.A. Beverly Hills-1993, Beverly Hills, British Grand "Benson & Hedges", Nurburgring, Paris.
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Numerous National car shows for the major enthusiast clubs in the United States.
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Areas Of Expertise
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Automotive Material Damage Appraisals specializing in exotic, classic, racing & special interest vehicles
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Ineffective/Negligent/Substandard Repairs
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Repair Dispute Analysis
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Automotive/Motorcycle Actual Cash Evaluations
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Insurance Claim Problems (Related/Unrelated Damages-Repairs)
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Insurance Claim Management & Analysis
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Diminution of Value
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Loss Of Use
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Arbitration / Mediation - Value / Damage
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Material Damage Analysis
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Accident Reconstruction & Impact Analysis
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Charitable (Internal Revenue Service - 8283) Appraisals
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World-Wide Pre-Sale/Pre-Purchase Inspections & Appraisals
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Post-Purchase Insurance Appraisals
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Auto Racing/Restoration Project Consultation
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Legal Evidence Review & Analysis
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Qualified Expert Witness - State/Federal
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List of Qualifications & Member Organizations
License Numbers: 174278 / OE85604
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of California
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Qualified Expert Witness, District Court, State of Washington
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Nevada
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Arizona
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Oregon
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of New York
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Connecticut
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Qualified Expert Witness, District Court, State of Texas
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Oklahoma
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Florida
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of South Carolina
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Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Illinois
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Michigan
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Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Louisiana
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Qualified Expert Witness, U.S. District Court Los Angeles, California
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Qualified Expert Witness, U.S. District Court - New York, New York
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Organisation Internationale Des Experts Paris, France Section No. 1 Certification #3544
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International Automotive Appraisers Association Montvale, NJ Master Certification #100427
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International Society of Automotive Appraisers New York, London. England Certification #390
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National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Herndon, VA Certification #030748
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Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, Rolling Meadows, IL Certification #20420
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Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA #46235-26475
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Southern California Fraud Investigators Association, Sacramento, CA #1019
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Auto Appraisal Institute of America - New York, New York
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All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference - Montvale, New Jersey
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Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, Montvale, New Jersey
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Automotive Appraisal Standards Board
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Partial List of Clients:
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State Farm Insurance Companies
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Farmers Insurance Group
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Automobile Association of America
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American International Group (Ferrari Clubs Program)
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Transamerica Insurance Group
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Tokio Fire & Marine
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American Specialty Insurance Group
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California State Automobile Association
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Chubb Insurance
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Encompass Insurance
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Progressive Insurance Companies
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Harley-Davidson Insurance Company
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USAA
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
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Lloyds of London Insurance Underwriters Limited
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Hagerty Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)
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Grundy Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)
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J.C. Taylor Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)
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U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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U.S. Department of the Treasury
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U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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United States Customs Service
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State of California
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Commonwealth of Virginia
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State of New York
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Roger Penske/Penske Racing Museum
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Carroll Shelby/Shelby American, Inc.
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The Marconi Automotive Museum
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3 Dog Garage/Museum
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John Force Racing
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Dan Gurney - All American Racers
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Mobil Oil Corporation
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American Honda Motor Co./Honda Racing
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Nissan Motors USA /Nissan Racing
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Toyota Motor Sales/TRD
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Ford Motor Co./Credit Company
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Chrysler Corporation
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General Motors Corporation
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Ferrari S.p.A. / FNA
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Maserati S.p.A.
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Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited
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Bentley Motor Cars Limited
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Lamborghini, U.S.A.
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BMW NA
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Porsche Cars NA
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Mercedes Benz of North America
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Mercedes Benz N.A./Credit Corp.
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Paramount Studios
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MGM Studios
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Universal Studios
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Liberace
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Elvis Presley
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George Burns
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Steve McQueen
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Elizabeth Taylor
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Rod Stewart
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Jon Bon Jovi
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Eddie Van Halen
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Valerie Bertinelli
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Michael Jackson
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Sonny & Cher
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Paul Newman
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James Garner
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Tom Cruise
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Bruce Boxleitner
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Melissa Gilbert
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Mel Gibson
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James Brolin
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Don Johnson
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Melenie Griffith
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Jack Lemmon
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Michael Nouri
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Heather Locklear
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Barbara Streisand
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Kurt Russell
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Kevin Costner
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Malpaso Productions/Clint Eastwood
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Oak Productions/Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Sylvester Stallone
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Dennis Rodman
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Wayne Gretsky
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Charlie Sheen
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Christina Ricci
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Adam Levine
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