Matt Avery
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Sons inherit their father's love for classic carsAug 10, 2015 6:00 am - Sean and Bryan Bransky inherited a deep love of classic motoring from their father, Ron. Ron was a lifelong mechanic who worked professionally in the automotive industry...
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Star Chief stands out at Indian UprisingAug 09, 2015 11:00 pm - Some like sleek and fast. Others prefer big and wide. Jim Biebrach has found himself drawn more and more to the “big, wide-bodied cars.” Biebrach bought his 1958 Pontiac...
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Iconic woodie wagon remains a beloved throwbackAug 02, 2015 11:00 pm - It's not surprising that Phil Derrig's uncle drove a woodie wagon. He was, after all, a carpenter. It also makes full sense that Derrig grew up possessing a passion for ...
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1966 convertible was always loved, but rarely drivenJul 27, 2015 5:45 am - It's hard to know what vehicles will be collectible. The original owner of this 1966 Ford Fairlane XL500, Robert Bruno, took a chance and figured his ride would be desir...
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Modified 1961 Jeep is a real show-stopperJul 20, 2015 6:00 am - The second of three summer Daily Herald Cruise Nights took place last week, emphasizing the road-going stories behind our beloved vintage vehicles. The car celebration w...
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Museum celebrates Studebaker's long and diverse pastJul 12, 2015 11:00 pm - Studebaker was a unique company. It became the world's largest manufacturer of wagons and buggies during the late 1880s. In 1902, the company manufactured its first car,...
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1970 Triumph GT6+ often subjected to abuseJul 06, 2015 11:00 pm - When Jim Shoger first saw a 1970 Triumph GT6+, it immediately became the apple of his eye. In 1972, the Naperville resident went looking for one to own. "They were still...
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Riviera, Toronado owners gather in the suburbsJul 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Buick Rivieras were the talk of the town as dozens of the swanky cruisers gathered at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles June 30 to July 3. The autos all took part in th...
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Corvette loyalty starts earlyJun 28, 2015 11:00 pm - As a young boy, Tony Varco would walk by a particular neighbor's house every day on his way to school. And every day the Arlington Heights resident would have the same f...
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Classic stories and cars get better with timeJun 21, 2015 7:00 am - Daily Herald Cruise Nights fired up for the 2015 season this past Wednesday, when the first of three summer events was held at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale. Str...