Daniel Newcombe
President and CEO

Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Dan started Golden Classics in Florida, and built it from a small business into one of the largest Volume Classic and Muscle Car Dealerships in the Country. He is one of the most Talented and Respected Classic and Muscle Car buyers in the United States . He spends most weekends during the year at major events around the Nation, looking for Restored or Nice Original cars for our Inventory. His favorite car is a 1966 Chevelle SS 396 in Black, which was also the first car he purchased new in 1966!

Barbara Gopsill
Assistant to the President

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Barbara moved to Florida in 1978. She traveled extensively while employed in the Travel Industry, and more recently has been working in Office Management. Barb travels regularly throughout the United States assisting Dan as he hunts for more Classic and Muscle Cars for the Golden Classics Dealership. Her favorite car is a 1967 Corvette Convertible, but she also loves Harley Motorcycles!

Darwin Downey
Sales Manager

Darwin is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. According to his family, he has been a car enthusiast since about the age of 5. While cars have been a lifetime passion, he travelled the World with his jobs in the Travel Industry. After moving to Florida, he turned his hobby into another career when he joined Golden Classics in the late 1990's. He has worked for many years with Dan to help build the Dealership into the success that it is today. His longtime favorite car is a 1958 Impala Convertible. Darwin also does the photography for the Dealership.

Karen Rustman
Office Manager

Karen grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and moved to Florida in the mid 70's. She held other management positions with local Florida Companies before joining Golden Classics in late 2003. In addition to running the Office, Karen spends many weekends a year traveling around Florida under contract with Kruse International, and R+M Auction Companies. Her expertise in Licensing and Title work in Florida keeps her in high demand. Karen does all the Title and DMV work for Golden Classics. Her favorite car is a 1957 Chevy Convertible.

Dave Pfister
Sales

Dave grew up in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Florida in 1979. Dave is a Veteran of the US Navy, with 2 World Tours through 27 Countries throughout the 1980's. He has a vast knowledge of old as well as newer cars as a result of his love of reading all things related to the Automobile. He seldom misses the annual Woodward Dream Cruise in his hometown of Detroit . Prior to joining Golden Classics, Dave was in management with a local Tampa Bay Company. He also co-ordinates our shipping arrangements throughout North America and the rest of the World. Dave's favorite car is a 1969 Camaro.

Ken Bittner
Sales

Ken was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania . His passion for classic cars started in 1955 (can you remember 55 Fords and Chevys?) and has just grown stronger with every year! After getting out of the Army in 1963, Ken came home and bought a 1954 Corvette and a 1942 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He has since spent his entire career in the Automobile Industry, doing everything from washing cars to owning a Chevrolet Dealership! Ken is a licensed pilot and flies whenever he gets a chance. Ken is also the computer support person at Golden Classics.

Robert Navratil
Service Manager

Robert grew up in New York before moving to California . Eventually, he settled in Florida and got involved with collector cars. He has owned many muscle cars, especially Olds 442 models. He came to Golden Classics with a sound knowledge of muscle and classic cars, and is an avid reader of automotive magazines. He is also a big NASCAR race fan! His favorite car is a 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile.

Bill Frazee
Service Technician

Bill is from Columbus, Ohio, and lived in several areas of the United States before moving to Florida. While spending many years in the transportation sector, his love of collector cars and his mechanical abilities led him to join our Service Department. Bill is an avid "Biker", and has traveled the country on 2 wheels!! His favorite car is a 1966 Pontiac GTO.

Bill Allen
Detail Manager

Bill grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, and had an interest in automobiles from an early age. He has held many positions in the Automobile Detail Industry, including several years as the Manager of the Detail Department at a local Chevy Dealership, one of the largest in the nation! His expertise includes wet sanding and buffing, as well as all other aspects of auto detailing. Bill has "his" favorite car, a 1962 Impala SS that he has owned for many years, parked at home in his garage!

Golden Classics of Clearwater is No Ordinary Dealership, and that is why we have become one of the Largest and Most Respected Dealerships of our kind … Anywhere!! We have developed such a following, that over 90% of our cars are shipped Sight-Unseen throughout the USA and Canada, as well as to many Repeat Customers in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and much of Europe.

Take a pictorial tour of our Modern Facilities to see another reason we excel.

Contact us Now, and let Golden Classics of Clearwater, Florida, Make your Dreams a Reality!!!