Matt Avery
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History just as much a part of 1936 Chevy as its turn signalsJul 03, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald The Great Depression of the 1930s hit everyone hard. Money was tight, yet John Brayton's grandfather, in need of transportation...
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VW enthusiast has history with rare cat: 1978 PumaJun 26, 2017 6:00 am - For decades, Lance McDonald has loved anything Volkswagen. Going back as far as the 1970s, he owned a VW and VW kit car repair business called Autokraft Werks in Roselle...
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Despite years of neglect, 1966 Mustang retained good 'bones'Jun 19, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald It can be hard to see that perfect diamond in the rough. Yet, with a lot of hard work, most rolling relics can be turned into t...
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VW Bus reminiscent of surfing cultureJun 12, 2017 6:00 am - Guy Malpica was born in Chicago but moved with his family at the age of 5 to sunny Puerto Rico. There in the tropics, he grew to embrace the strong culture of family, ba...
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Chicago man finds his French connectionJun 05, 2017 6:00 am - Laurent Houphoue grew up in Côte d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast), Africa, where French influences abound. Laurent remembers seeing cars from the likes of Peugeot and Renault,...
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Pontiac proves it's no 'piece of junk'May 28, 2017 6:00 am - Here in Chicago and the suburbs, we have a lot of good, badge-wearing men and women protecting us. The Collector's Car Garage recently hosted its inaugural Cars and Cops...
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Each classic car owner has a story to shareMay 22, 2017 6:00 am - This May marks seven years I've been behind the wheel of what we call Classic Recollections. So much has happened since this time last year. In the last 52 weeks, beside...
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Catalina convertible still warms woman's heartMay 08, 2017 6:00 am - As a young girl, Ellen Peacock had her heart set on three life luxuries. She wanted a house with a fireplace, a swimming pool and a convertible. She's had all three - bu...
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High-mileage Corvette is grandfather's legacyMay 01, 2017 6:00 am - Looking to grab my attention? Tell me about a classic car with 280,000 miles, owned by the same family since it was new. Tell me it's a 1960 Corvette and there's loads o...
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Early 4x4s inspire pair of off-road vehiclesApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - Navigating the backroads of Colombia is no easy task. The picturesque countryside is full of rough terrain, treacherous trails and rocky roads. Nelson Acevedo and his wi...