Left: GKR Motor Cars owner Tyler Willy keeps his eyes on a project inside his rural New Bloomfield shop. Above: Tyler and GKR employee Austin McMeans lift a battery out of a Lotus Esprit. They are rebuilding the car to feature an electric motor. Opposite page: Tyler started GKR Motor Cars in 2021 and offers custom, one-off restorations including EV conversions. MAY 2023 | RURALMISSOURI.COOP 23http://www.RURALMISSOURI.COOP