My name is Gary Hankinson, aka "Hankster." I am the owner / operator of a Hot Rod and Classic Car dealership based in western Pennsylvania "Hanksters Hot Rods LLC". 

My name is John Oaks. I have been the general manager with the company since 2000. I do all of the sales and purchasing documentation, including titling, registration, etc. whenever selling or purchasing a classic car. I am a Notary Public as well. I work closely with our customers to make sure the purchasing process goes smoothly. Once a vehicle has been purchased, I assist in locating a shipping company to transport the customer’s vehicle to them. After the vehicle has been purchased, I continue to work with the customer, as well as the shipping company, to make sure the vehicle they just purchased arrives to them in a safe and timely manner.

My name is Chris Piccola. I'm the Sales manager as well as a vehicle buyer for Hanksters Hot Rods Homer City, PA. I am a second generation car enthusiast with a love and respect for classic muscle cars. I was raised in Indiana, PA, and I have been in the automotive industry for the majority of my life. My experience ranges from sales to purchasing and auctions. My knowledge of make/model along with negotiation skills, as well as owning several muscle/sports cars myself has led me to represent Hanksters Hot Rods. If you are interested in selling your vehicle I'm your guy!

Hi I'm Alex. I'm in charge of the Car Hauler / Race Hauler sales here at Hanksters. I joined the team July of 2022.

Hi. My name is Chad Keys. I'm one of the Classics car buyers here at Hanksters Hot Rods. I've been in the automotive industry for nearly 20 years. My passion is fast cars and hot rods! My entire family drag races, including my wife! I look forward to doing future business with you! Thank you for visiting Hanksters Hot Rods!

My name is Bob Geer, I'm the Shop Foreman / Master Mechanic here at Hanksters Hot Rods in Pa. I've been wrenching on everything from race cars to diesel trucks for close to 20 years. I really enjoy working on the muscle cars from the 60’s and 70’s. The best part of my job is that I get to test drive every one of the cars several times.

Hi I'm Mike a Mechanic here at Hanksters, I joined the team April of 2023.

Hi I'm John Wise and I am an Automotive Restoration Specialist. I have over 30 years of experience ranging from fabrication to bodywork/paint. I started out sweeping floors in a body shop when I was about 11 years old. I painted my first car at the age of 13. I've worked at auto body, restoration and custom shops over the years. I worked for Harley Davidson Motor Co. for 15 years. 11 of the 15 years I worked in the Harley Davidson paint shop. I like to treat every vehicle I work on here at Hanksters with the care I would if it were my own car.

My name is Chris, I've been working in body shops for 10 + years. I joined the Hanksters team in early 2024 and I really enjoy working on all of the old cars.

My name is Dylan, I joined the Hanksters team in early 2024 and I really enjoy working on all of the old cars.

My name is Dixon, I'm a Detailer here at Hanksters, I joined the team September of 2023.

Hello my name is Jim & this is my dream job here at Hanksters Hot Rods & Muscle Cars doing property maintenance. I wish this job would have came around sooner as I'm 60 years old. I very much enjoy the atmosphere here. From the cars to the people, the chance to be apart of this is awesome.

Hello, my name is Chris Harris-Goins and I am an office assistant with Hankster's Hotrods. I was originally born in Queens, New York, but moved down to Daytona Beach, Florida in my sophomore year of high school and graduated from Atlantic High School. I joined the Hankster's team in early 2022 and enjoy helping where I can.

My name is Nick, I have always been passionate about classic cars and being behind the wheel of something older than me. I grew up around classic Jaguars and slowly transitioned into 70s GM cars and trucks. Every day I learn something new, and this is a passion I've enjoyed and plan on continuing for the rest of my life.

Hello, my name is Charles Hustead, and I joined the team at Hanksters Hot Rods of Daytona in 2022. After graduating from the University of Florida (go Gators), I owned and operated my own camera store for 25 years and then managed a Pinch A Penny Pool Store for 10 years. I have always been a classic car enthusiast and have a passion for exotic and muscle cars. In the past, I have owned a Jaguar, Mercedes, Corvette, several Mustangs, and even a Ferrari. My passion for cars led me to selling Volvos at The Volvo Store in Winter Park, FL where I quickly became the Fleet Manager. My wife and I recently moved to the Daytona area so after 5 ½ years at Volvo, I retired in April 2022. I had visited the Hanksters showroom several times over the last few years so when I noticed a new Hanksters was under construction just a few blocks from my new home, I knew this would be the perfect fit for me. I am very excited to be a part of a unique organization that is family oriented, and a team that has the same passion for cars that I have. Please stop in to any of our locations, our team would love to meet you in person.

My name is Kenny, I joined the team at Hanksters Daytona Beach during the summer of 2020 as the classic car buyer for the Southeastern US. I have been in the automobile business for nearly 30 years as a wholesale buyer for new as well as used car dealerships. This experience helps me in purchasing cars that meet the highest standards for Hanksters. A nearly lifelong resident , I grew up surfing the waves of Daytona Beach and my childhood home was a mile from our showroom. I am Excited to be a part of a first class , family oriented operation.

Hello, my name is Kellen Fleming, originally from Eastern Kentucky. Following my high school graduation in 2006, I relocated to Central Florida. My passion for automobiles dates back to my childhood, culminating in my professional journey as an Automotive Technician. I earned my associate’s degree in automotive technology from Seminole State College through the GM ASEP Program and subsequently spent 10 years as a dealership technician, working with both GM and Mazda. After a decade as a technician I was seeking a new career direction, I turned to my lifelong hobby of photography and videography, which garnered positive feedback when shared online. That motivated me to transition this passion into a profession, I returned to Seminole State College to pursue further education in Video and TV Production, to refine my skills. My pursuit paid off when I secured a Media Producer role at a central Florida classic car dealership. Unfortunately, after 3 years that establishment closed, I then seized the opportunity to join the team at Hanksters Hot Rods Daytona Beach for their open Media Position. My responsibilities include capturing photos and videos of our inventory, ensuring our website and YouTube channels offer customers an immersive and detailed view of our offerings.

Hi, I’m Nate Smith. I moved to Daytona Beach Florida in 2021 from the Bay area of California. I have been building cars and trucks since I was 13 and have had a passion for them my whole life. My toy cars and trucks as a kid have just gotten bigger. From Tonka and hot wheels to real cars and trucks now. I went to school for automotive, hot rod building, fabrication and business. I really enjoy talking to people about how they can make their vehicle custom and match their style. I am very happy to be a part of the Hanksters team and help them keep these awesome vehicles on the road. I love coming to work and being in a hot rod atmosphere every day.

Hello - my name is David Gliksman, and I am excited about this new journey with Hanksters Hot Rods and the talented team of technicians in South Daytona. Like most of the guys you meet in roles like mine, I have been turning wrenches since I was a kid. My grandfather was a mechanic and gave me my first Snap-on toolbox. I disassembled and rebuilt everything from the family TV to bicycles and even swapped an engine in a rusty old GTO by the age of 15. My parents had different plans for my life, so I attended the Manhattan School of Printing after high school and spent the first part of my career running a commercial printing company with my wife. While it's true that I have ink running through my veins, that muscle car passion is hard to quiet, so I traded in my Heidelberg presses for a (much) larger Snap-on tool box and started officially restoring classic cars in south central PA.  Eventually the salt life bug bit my family and we found ourselves living in Daytona Beach with a growing Pontiac collection. One tour of Hanksters showroom and I knew I had to be part of this team. If you've never toured the showroom yourself and like me, you have a love for classic muscle cars, the drive to a Hanksters showroom will not disappoint. 

Hi my name is Ken Potter. I am originally from New Hampshire. I moved to Florida back in 2012. I have been in the automotive repair field for 25 years. I have always had a passion for classic cars and anything modified. I am excited to have joined the Hanksters team.

Hello, My name is Mike Phillips. I am originally from New Jersey. I have had a passion for cars and motorcycles from a young age. My father and brother introduced me motorized vehicles and the rest is history. I am proud to be a part of the Hanksters team.

My name is Scott Decann. I moved to Palm Coast in 2016 from upstate New York. I have been in the automotive field for 40 years building and restoring custom cars. My specialty is making old cars fast and fast cars even faster. I am pleased to be a part of Hanksters Garage. Stop in to our Hanksters Garage location soon. I would be more than happy assisting you to build the car of your dreams!

My name is Art Dupont. I am a paint correction specialist with 40 years of experience painting classic cars and motorcycles. I'm glad to be a part of the Hanksters Team. Have a great life, God Bless.

Hello. My name is Clifton Cooper. I was born and raised in Daytona Beach. I am a classic car lover, a husband and a father of 4. My family also has a dog named Pork Chop. I love to learn new skills! I am very grateful for my opportunity with Hanksters Hot Rods and am thrilled to be part of the team!

My name is Joe Raab. I am the building and grounds maintenance technician for all of the Hanksters Florida locations. I have 30 plus years experience in industrial maintenance. My maintenance career began in the USAF as an aircraft maintenance technician. I recently joined Hanksters for a variety of responsibilities, and for the atmosphere/cars. I have not been disappointed; it’s a great place to be for classic car lovers.