[Steve Chryssos]

What has influenced you most,?
--Simultaneous exposure to hot rods and exotic supercars. I am equally blown away by both. Having grown up in NYC, movies and magazines had more influence than actual cars and events.

Who has influenced you most,?
--Dad, Brock Yates, Enzo Ferrari, Mark Donahue, Hal Needham, George Barris, Bill Mitchell (former GM styling chief), Bill Mitchell (former employer) Lil' John Buttera, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, Jeff Smith. It's a long list. Oh and when I was four, my brother stuck chewing gum all over the wheels of my my Tonka truck. It really pissed me off and I guess the obsession began.

What car has influenced you most?
--Ferrari 365 Daytona, Big Red, Porsche 930 RSR, Ferrari F40, Penske Trans Am Camaros, The Bandit T/A, The General Lee.

Given unlimited funds what would you buy/build? Would it still be?
--It will be PT. I'm working on the "Unlimited Funds" thingie.

Where do you see the Pro Touring scene going in the future?
--The true spirit will become diluted as only the basic cues are adapted to mainstream hot rods. With increasing regularity, the term will be slapped on pretty much anything with 17" diameter or larger wheels. At the same time, a select few will continue to adapt sophisticated technology (i.e. active suspension) and building techniques (i.e. full frame chassis) to their rides.

How'd I do?
/Steevo