Blair started his career in the Automotive Industry. After he finished his formal schooling, he joined a Studebaker Dealership as an Apprentice. He worked in their Collision Shop in 1961-62. He then transitioned and became an Automotive Refinisher. He worked in several Dealer Collision shops. In 1967 his extensive background allowed him to join the Sales and Technical team of DuPont of Canada Inc. Blair worked in the Finishes Division and held a number of significant positions over his 35-year career.
Having a passion for the early cars 50’s and 60’s Blair joined the NB Antique Auto Club Inc. in 1996. This group supports their mission by promoting the antique and collector vehicle hobby and encouraging restoration of vehicles throughout the Province of New Brunswick.
Blair purchased the families first antique vehicle, a 1930 Model A coupe. He restored it to original condition. He and his family enjoyed several years touring around New Brunswick with it. Blair eventually sold the Model A and purchased a1960 Ford Thunderbird with a factory sunroof. He restored this car to original factory condition. He and his wife Joan drove the Bird on two Canadian Coasters Cross Canada Tours. (2010 and 2017) He sold the Bird in 2018 and currently drives a newer Mustang GT. The NB Anique Auto Club Inc. is a provincial club with seven regions in the province. Both Blair and his wife Joan have been heavily involved in the executive of the club. Blair is currently the New Brunswick Representative for the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC). Blair and his wife, Joan, have two sons, four grandchildren and two great grandsons and live in Nauwigewauk, New Brunswick. The National Association values the contributions Blair and his wife have made to the collector car hobby over these many years. They are considered cornerstones of the hobby.