Our Team

  • Dave Hein

    Tampa, Florida
    A lifelong fan of classic pickup trucks, COEs, and semis, Dave brings that same passion to every part of the business—fostering teamwork, strengthening customer relationships, and guiding operations, support, and sales as Co-Founder of the company.

  • Isaac Haugen

    Northern California
    Deeply rooted in the NorCal car scene, Isaac connects with collectors at local shows each week—celebrating the history, artistry, and community of classic cars. As a partner in the company, he leads the sales team and oversees online auctions.

  • Fred Caruso

    Boston, Massachusetts
    A lifelong gearhead and the original founder of the company, Fred has a talent for connecting serious collectors and sellers—combining old-school hustle with new-school results to keep the classic car community thriving.

  • Scott Martin (@carshowaholic on IG)

    Southern California
    From music to motors, Scott blends creative edge with classic car culture — often behind the lens at top-tier car events.

  • Steve Reed

    North San Francisco Bay Area
    He grew up watching his dad work on the family cars, and that’s where his love for classic cars began. As an adult, he found his way into the auto industry and thrived. His passion has always been cars — working on them, restoring them, and most of all, driving them.

  • Charlie Gaeta

    Manhattan, New York
    Rooted in the automotive world since 2004, Charlie brings his passion for cars to the heart of New York City. He has served as a sponsor and facilitator at the Historic Festival at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut and enjoys connecting with fellow collectors while motoring to car shows across the region—celebrating the culture and community behind great automobiles.

  • Todd Wood

    St. Louis, MO
    Midwest born and raised. Todd’s obsession with classic cars runs deep. Ideal days involve the 3 pedals on his 1969 Firebird out searching for the classic ride you’ve been looking for.

  • Brody Baker

    Miami, Florida
    Based in Miami, Brody has had a passion for classic cars from an early age, with a strong appreciation for Porsche design. As part of the Caruso Classics team, he helps clients buy and sell exceptional vehicles—bringing enthusiasm, knowledge, and a lifelong love of classic automobiles to every interaction.

  • Brandon Silva

    Hanover, Massachusetts
    Photo and Bio Pending

  • Jeffrey Ware

    Cleveland, Ohio
    Born in the mountains of West Virginia and raised in Cleveland, Jeffery is a lifelong classic car enthusiast. Now retired, he dedicates his time to pursuing his passion for vintage automobiles and supporting the collector car community.

  • Brandon McDonalds

    Orlando, Florida
    Photo and Bio Pending

  • Support Team

    Maria leads the support team, ensuring every detail is handled as she rotates our collectors’ Classic Cars across top platforms like Hagerty, Hemmings, Cars & Bids, and Bring a Trailer. She especially loves the vibrant, custom engines crafted by our collectors.