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Nocturne Black Bugatti Baby II. Courtesy of Hedley Studios.
Collectors Talk | Collecting Classic Cars: A Legacy of Artistry
In the Lichtenstein Theater
August 8, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Free for Members | $12 Guests of Member | Free for Resident Benefits Passholders | $30 Adults | $24 Seniors | Free for Students & Children
5:30 PM | Panel discussion in Lichtenstein Theater
6:30 PM | Wine reception
Panelists
Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Ph.D., Executive Director, Parrish Art Museum
Ben Hedley, Founder, Hedley Studios
Ramsey Potts, Classic Car Expert, Hagerty and Broad Arrow Auctions
Join us for a special panel discussion introduced by Ben Hedley, Founder of Hedley Studios, who presents his automotive icons collection. A wine reception will follow the talk.
Advance registration is recommended. Limited spaces will be available at the door.
For questions, please email rsvp@parrishart.org.
About Ben Hedley, Founder, Hedley Studios
Ben Hedley embodies the pursuit of automotive perfection. His journey to founding Hedley Studios is founded on passion, resilience, and innovation. Growing up in the English countryside, Hedley’s fascination with cars was influenced by legends like Enzo, Ferrari, Ettore Bugatti, Bruce McLaren, and Gordon Murray, igniting his dream of reimagining iconic cars by exploring each vehicle’s form, artistry, and emotional backstory to elevate it beyond its original purpose. He studied Engineering at Cambridge, earning a Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering & Design. Hedley also competed in skiing, achieving 8th place in the Speed Skiing World Cup before shifting to endurance sports, including Ironman triathlons and the Marathon des Sables. Looking to the future, Hedley and his artisans embody the creative essence of their subjects and elevate each limited-edition piece to a unique intersection between the worlds of fine art and collectible icons from the automotive pantheon.
About Ramsey Potts, Senior Car Specialist, Broad Arrow Auctions
Ramsey Potts, a Senior car specialist with Hagerty and their Broad Arrow Auctions, is renowned for his 30-year career as an automotive expert, including the last five years as a successful Car Specialist at RM Sotheby’s. Ramsey travels extensively from his home in Jacksonville, Florida, to visit clients, and often speaks at car events where he can be heard analyzing the current state of the collector car market and what’s happening behind the scenes in the industry. Growing up in a family steeped in British sports cars, Ramsey became interested in all things automotive from an early age.
Throughout his 25 years in the insurance industry, he maintained his connection to the collector car hobby as a consultant, purchasing and selling collector cars both via auction and private sale. Ramsey specializes in European marques, with an emphasis on Post-War Sports and GT cars. He is an active member of several European marque car clubs and enjoys vintage racing his Porsche 944.
Ramsey Potts was formerly with RM Sotheby’s, is the world’s leading collector car auction house, specializing in rare and historic automobiles, offering live auctions, private sales, and online sales, and known for its expertise and global reach. Learn more →
Collectors Talk | Collecting Classic Cars: A Legacy of Artistry
In the Lichtenstein Theater
August 8, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Free for Members | $12 Guests of Member | Free for Resident Benefits Passholders | $30 Adults | $24 Seniors | Free for Students & Children
5:30 PM | Panel discussion in Lichtenstein Theater
6:30 PM | Wine reception
Panelists
Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, Ph.D., Executive Director, Parrish Art Museum
Ben Hedley, Founder, Hedley Studios
Ramsey Potts, Classic Car Expert, Hagerty and Broad Arrow Auctions
Join us for a special panel discussion introduced by Ben Hedley, Founder of Hedley Studios, who presents his automotive icons collection. A wine reception will follow the talk.
Advance registration is recommended. Limited spaces will be available at the door.
For questions, please email rsvp@parrishart.org.
About Ben Hedley, Founder, Hedley Studios
Ben Hedley embodies the pursuit of automotive perfection. His journey to founding Hedley Studios is founded on passion, resilience, and innovation. Growing up in the English countryside, Hedley’s fascination with cars was influenced by legends like Enzo, Ferrari, Ettore Bugatti, Bruce McLaren, and Gordon Murray, igniting his dream of reimagining iconic cars by exploring each vehicle’s form, artistry, and emotional backstory to elevate it beyond its original purpose. He studied Engineering at Cambridge, earning a Master’s in Manufacturing Engineering & Design. Hedley also competed in skiing, achieving 8th place in the Speed Skiing World Cup before shifting to endurance sports, including Ironman triathlons and the Marathon des Sables. Looking to the future, Hedley and his artisans embody the creative essence of their subjects and elevate each limited-edition piece to a unique intersection between the worlds of fine art and collectible icons from the automotive pantheon.
About Ramsey Potts, Senior Car Specialist, Broad Arrow Auctions
Ramsey Potts, a Senior car specialist with Hagerty and their Broad Arrow Auctions, is renowned for his 30-year career as an automotive expert, including the last five years as a successful Car Specialist at RM Sotheby’s. Ramsey travels extensively from his home in Jacksonville, Florida, to visit clients, and often speaks at car events where he can be heard analyzing the current state of the collector car market and what’s happening behind the scenes in the industry. Growing up in a family steeped in British sports cars, Ramsey became interested in all things automotive from an early age.
Throughout his 25 years in the insurance industry, he maintained his connection to the collector car hobby as a consultant, purchasing and selling collector cars both via auction and private sale. Ramsey specializes in European marques, with an emphasis on Post-War Sports and GT cars. He is an active member of several European marque car clubs and enjoys vintage racing his Porsche 944.
Ramsey Potts was formerly with RM Sotheby’s, is the world’s leading collector car auction house, specializing in rare and historic automobiles, offering live auctions, private sales, and online sales, and known for its expertise and global reach. Learn more →
