Mike has made it a custom to involve his family in his automotive endeavors. It’s a classic notion for father and son to tinker on that old car in the garage over the years, but Mike and his sons, Dom and Joe, have put their own twist on the tradition. From E36 M3s, multiple E34s, E30s, E23s, E28s, E39s, Mercedes 123 wagons and more, Mike has introduced the undeniable “car bug” to his sons. His daughter helps out with minor maintenance and even promises that she’ll drive a stick when she’s older.
“It’s great bonding to have them involved,” he said proudly. “A nice effect is that it brings my sons’ friends over as well, and we become the location for various projects. It’s nice to have them around.”
Among many things, we have a great respect and admiration for Mike, his mindset, and his practice. He is a prime example of a true family man, who despite the hustle of everyday life, can still make his automotive passion work. Not only does it work, but it thrives through his sons as well, as they get to learn so many valuable lessons in their own garage. We look forward to seeing more beautiful cars from the Ottati family in the future.