Driven by Passion: A Car Enthusiast’s Journey

Driven by Passion: A Car Enthusiast’s Journey
Mike Hennessy (Courtesy of Bay Area Innovators)
Steve Ispas
6/15/2024
Updated:
6/15/2024

Do you remember the first time you discovered something you thought you could be passionate about for your whole life? Mike Hennessey, a car enthusiast and collector, shares how he fell in love with cars and his journey from fixing old cars to becoming the Businessman of the Year in Santa Clara.

Now, Mr. Hennessey is extending his passion from car garages to the office. He talks about why he decided to run for city council and what he wants to achieve.

“If everybody that watched your show, any other show, if everybody did a little something—I mean, it could be a $5 thing—we really wouldn’t have a lot of the problems that we do,” said Mr. Hennessey.