OSSINING, New York - En route to his customers, David Kurtz tools around in his 2006 Chrysler SRT 8-300C, which boasts a 475 horsepower engine.

Kurtz represents New Line Fabrics, a converter of drapery and upholstery jacquards that is based in Ivyland, PA. but converts fabrics in China. New Line is set to introduce a $24-per-yard velvet line to the fabric industry in the near future.

Kurtz, a former SCCA racecar driver, said his 4,000 pound Chrysler can cruise at 180 miles per hour. He's always been fascinated by boats, cars, machines, and of course, speed. As he is responsible for covering Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina and selective accounts in New York and New England, he traverses the territory by car - not only in the Chrysler but also a Sebring convertible and a very exotic, 1976 275GTB Ferrari. Unfortunately, Kurtz said he would never sell it less than $1 million -  any takers?

"I've been in the fabric business since 1960," the 61-year-old road-warrior said. He began working for his parents' fabric store in Long Island when he was just 12. When the store closed he took up employment with Barrow's Merrimac division where he sold piecegoods to manufacturers. Kurtz's next gig began in 1993 with Purcell & Letchinger, where he worked for 10 years followed by a lengthy stint with the tile trade where he was successful, but never really liked it. "I like the fabric trade. I'm glad to be back in it," Kurtz said.