David Bingham and Butch Bockmier, joined up to start Park Place LTD in 1989, capitalizing on their love of cars and to build a business unlike any other on the west coast.
Fast Facts about David Bingham
- Has worked at Park Place LTD since:
Co-founded Park Place LTD in 1989 with Butch Bockmier
- Origins:
Seattle, WA
- Current Daily Driver:
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Audi R8
- Dream Garage:
Porsche 993 Turbo S, 289 Shelby Cobra, Lotus 23 sports racer
- Interests:
Boating, Vintage Racing, UW Athletics, Local Charities
More About David Bingham:
Childhood friends and college roommates, David Bingham and Butch Bockmier, joined up to start Park Place LTD in 1989, capitalizing on their love of cars and to build a business unlike any other on the west coast.
David lives with his wife Shari in Bellevue, and their sons Chris and Scott are similarly auto Enthusiasts. Chris was the Rolex Grand Am GTS champion behind the wheel of a Saleen S7R, and Scott owns CarNutz Customz, also located within the Park Place Center.
David is an avid vintage racer, campaigning his ex-Sterling Moss Lotus 23 sports racer. His dream garage is already full with a 993 Turbo S, an aluminum bodied 1964 Shelby Cobra (289), and the aforementioned Lotus vintage racer. He drives a Mercedes E63 AMG daily and currently has an Audi R8 in his rotating modern sports car slot next to Shari’s 911 C4S.
Other than cars, David is an avid boater and is heavily involved with many local charitable organizations like Children’s Hospital and the Le May museum as well as others. He is also a season ticket holder for the football team of his alma mater, the University of Washington Huskies.