Matt Avery
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Cross-country cruising better with friendsJun 14, 2015 11:00 pm - The experience of a road trip is something special. Good friends, long routes and classic cars, especially, make for lasting memories and insane fun. Pals Charlie Muckle...
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VW lovers still scream for their BeetlesJun 14, 2015 11:00 pm - Dreary skies and spitting rain couldn't squash the enthusiasm for Bugfest 2015, the all-Volkswagen car show and swap meet was Sunday, June 14 at the Pheasant Run Resort ...
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Dodge Charger has to have 'bumblebee' stripesJun 08, 2015 6:00 am - Ron Kohnert's car ownership experiences started when he was just 15 years old. He purchased a cream-colored 1954 Ford. “I bought it for $75,” the Palatine resident said....
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Hundreds of hot rods stop in the suburbsJun 07, 2015 11:00 pm - Thousands of classic cars descended on the Northwest suburbs Sunday, June 7, while participating in the 21st annual Hot Rod Power Tour. The weeklong motoring celebration...
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Kissel may not be well-known, but its vehicles are not forgottenJun 01, 2015 6:00 am - The largest museum in Wisconsin dedicated to car buffs is the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, located in the sleepy little town of Hartford. It's not just sheer quantity th...
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One more Roadrunner for the roadMay 25, 2015 6:00 am - During his youth, Todd Montgomery was able to drive thousands of cars, albeit for “15 feet at a time.” In 1976 he worked at a car wash in Glen Ellyn and was exposed to a...
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Classic Recollections turns 5: For a hobby steeped in history, a look back seems appropriateMay 18, 2015 6:00 am - This weekend's feature marks Classic Recollections' five-year anniversary. Throughout my travels, I've come across owners possessing a wide range of vehicles. Despite th...
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1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 just a member of the familyMay 04, 2015 6:00 am - The good doctor who sold Dave Goldwater his 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 had some strict orders as part of the deal. He had good reason; it was 1987 and Goldwater was a newl...
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Even gearheads appreciate a high level of decorumMay 01, 2015 6:00 am - With the summer months right around the corner, car show and cruise night season will soon be in full swing. Whether you're a budding novice, seasoned veteran or somewhe...
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Creating a custom fit can take timeApr 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Arthur Hahl's dreams of T-Bird ownership began around his 13th birthday. He was living just a block away from a Ford dealership when the first ones arrived in 1955. “I w...