You've probably never heard of Heinz Prechter. The diminutive 57-year-old Bavarian immigrant made a fortune by inventing the sunroof for the auto industry. He is known by his friends for his good cheer and for driving expensive, German-made sports cars through the streets of Detroit at high speeds. The name Brad (Fargo) Freeman may not be familiar, either. Freeman made millions as a merchant banker in Los Angeles. A bon vivant who squires models around Beverly Hills, Calif., Freeman is known for his practical jokes, like placing for sale signs on the manicured lawns of his business buddies.
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