Lead Staff

Chris Erickson
Owner
Sales & Marketing

Sandy Bassett
Creative & Business Strategy

“it’s my passion to share with generations to come . . .”

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I think I have always been interested in cars and all things mechanical. My father tells me that even when I was a very young child my eyes would light up when I was around cars. When I was around eight, we lived just outside of Washington, D.C., and I remember my older brother Charles coming home to visit. Each time he arrived he had a different car, from an Austin Healey, to an MG, to a Rolls Royce, Bentleys and almost anything you can imagine that was British made. He made a living purchasing them, restoring them and then reselling. From that time on I’ve loved of all things British… In my past I’ve owned several MG’s, Triumphs and Land Rovers. I enjoy the the preservation of the vehicles and the challenge of the restoration, especially Land Rovers.
 
In 2009 I got together with three of my real estate clients/car devotees because we wanted to organize a different type of car club. More often than not, typical car clubs tend to be quite segregated by the same make or model, and in individual groups or clubs. We wanted something distinctive — we wanted a group that was open to all makes and models, from the oldest Brass Era vehicles to motorcycles to the latest manufacturer's models. Secret Car Club is an all inclusive community of genuine car aficionados that come from all walks of life — as long as you are a true car fan, you are welcome.

As Secret Car Club membership began to grow, I put together “Tours” and driving events to museums and collections all over Southern California. I discovered I had a passion for creating events, and I truly loved it. In 2014 I joined the board of The La Jolla Concours and was Chairman of The Tour for three years running, in addition to being a judge at the event.

After several years of events, both charity and paid, I decided to create something more structured. The idea of Secret Car Club Events had been brewing in my mind. Friends and colleagues that I spoke with tended to agree. I knew there was a need for an event company that could and would cater to auto, aircraft and nautical enthusiasts. More importantly, what people wanted most was a positive, friendly, social atmosphere, the same atmosphere that has also made Secret Car Club so successful. I knew I could fill that need, and Secret Car Club Events was born.

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So, why do I do this? The simple short answer is because it makes people happy. Our events create an opportunity for people to experience things that they may never have the opportunity to experience. Individual events can include vintage cars, boats and aircraft, food, camaraderie and community and introducing these experiences to another generation. Each event is uniquely different, a chance to meet new people, and have a new experience each time you join us.

I’d be honored for you to come along for the ride.