Meet Our Team
Glenn Lenhard Owner / CEO
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Glenn Lenhard began working in the automotive industry in 1973, shortly after graduating from Olympia High School in Rochester, New York. He has worked at independent automotive repair shops and larger dealers in the Rochester and St. Petersburg Florida regions. In 1979 he opened Bay Imports in St. Petersburg and continued that business until 1991.While working at Bay Imports Glenn lamented to a friend and owner of the successful MG repair outfit, University Motors that he wished he could specialize in the MG repairs. His friend, John Twist replied "Why not?"
With John's response in mind, Glenn eventually opened Glenn's MG and British Car Repair in the building the 3445 Car Store's service department once occupied. He has been testing the Why Not? question ever since, and takes pride in the top quality restorations and work that rolls out our door every day. Glenn is also an active participant in the Tampa Bay music community as a professional musician. Since 1985, he has been the principle trombonist of the Tampa Bay Symphony. Outside the Symphony, Glenn is a busy freelance artist playing in many local big bands, jazz bands, dinner theaters and church groups. |
Gail Lenhard Office Manager
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Gail, who was coaxed to take a sabbatical from teaching to help out her husband's business now runs the office and helps manage the business. She loves all British cars, and owns a 1966 MG1100 Sports Sedan named Millie Grace. Gail has been the chairperson for the British Motor Trade Association and is the Secretary for the Florida Suncoast MG Car Club. Starting in 2012, she became the Copy Editor for NAMGAR.
Gail co-authored a book, I TALK WITH MY HANDS, The Contest, which was published in February 2022. She is currently working on several books and enjoys attending Writers Conferences and Seminars. |
Cory Redmond Technician
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Cory Redmond has been with us since 2007. Cory has an incredible ability to diagnose and repair MGs quickly and efficiently. Cory daily drives his built MGB and can regularly can be found working crew chief with his two race teams at race tracks around the country.
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James Morris Technician
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James Morris comes to the shop with an extensive knowledge and passion of British cars dating back to his childhood when his father raced sports cars. He owns several vehicles including a 1963 Austin Healey 3000 MK II that his father once gave to his mother on their first wedding anniversary. James and the story of his Austin Healey were featured in the January 2009 issue of Classic Motorsports Magazine.
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Craig Blair Technician
Craig is our most recent tech, he has a background of custom fabrication and modern European vehicles. He is a true automotive enthusiast and can handle any job you throw at him. He has a talent for being creative and adaptive when it comes to working on cars. Craig owns a classic Jaguar XJ6.
Gordon Cutting Service Writer
Gordon comes to our shop with many years of Customer Service Experience. While his knowledge of these little British Cars is limited, he has taken on the task of learning more about them. We are fortunate to have Gordon here.