Believe it, or not, many of the lawmakers in the nation’s capital are into cars, just like us. Driving Force caught up with the chairmen of the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus to find out what’s in their garage.
U.S. Senator Richard Burr repairs his famed ’74 Volkswagen Thing.
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC)
Sen. Richard Burr holds the distinction of driving the most recognizable collector car on Capitol Hill. If you’re thinking along the lines of a ’30s Ford roadster, think again. When Sen. Burr is in Washington, his daily driver is a ’74 Volkswagen Thing. Adorned in his colleagues’ campaign bumper stickers, Burr claims the car only has to be refueled three times per year. If you want to sneak a peek at Burr’s VW, you won’t have to do much searching. It can often be found parked on the street just outside his Senate office.
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) (right) with his wife Sharla and son Shon at the SEMA Washington Rally.
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT)
For Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), turning wrenches is all about one thing—family. When he’s not in Washington, Sen. Tester and his son, Shon, can be found on their family’s Montana farm working on one of their many collector cars. Included in their collection is a Ford Model T, Ford Model A, ’38 Chevy, ’48–’53 Willy’s Jeep, ’56 Buick Century, ’55 Chevy Stepside pickup, and ’70 Buick Electra.
U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) and his ’66 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu at the 2011 Hot Rod Power Tour.
U.S. Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL)
Growing up near Los Angeles, Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) spent his early days attending races with his father. It was not long until he found himself behind the wheel, racing Midgets at age 5. Over the years, he’s counted between 20 and 30 race cars among his collection, however, he’s recently focused his attention on collector cars. In 2011, he participated in the first leg of the Hot Rod Power Tour behind the wheel of his ’66 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.