Matt Avery
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Roadside attractions still captivate travelers on Route 66Sep 27, 2014 6:00 am - There's no doubt about it, cruising down Historic Route 66 through Illinois is a must for any auto enthusiast. The iconic highway starts right here in Chicago and you do...
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A red convertible he couldn't get off his mindSep 22, 2014 5:45 am - Vintage Oldsmobiles were out in force earlier this month and the place to catch them all was at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, site of the Quad States Car Show. Th...
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Austin 1300 may be slower, but still stylishSep 15, 2014 5:45 am - Kids can have a certain persuasiveness with their parents and Dennis DeLap used it to his advantage. As an 18-year-old, he convinced Mom and Dad to buy a new 1967 Austin...
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Triumph owner follows in his father's footstepsSep 14, 2014 11:00 pm - The British invasion, of the vehicular form, descended recently upon the grounds of Harper College in Palatine. The 28th annual British Car Festival last Sunday featured...
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Owner's 1959 El Camino experiences half good, half badSep 08, 2014 5:45 am - Given some decades, Chuck Pertile has gone from loathing to loving Chevy's unique hauler, the El Camino. As a 21 year old in 1975, he purchased his first “half car, half...
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Checker cab is nearing 60 and is built to lastSep 01, 2014 6:00 am - "I've loved Checkers ever since I was a little kid," Joe Fay says. The Naperville resident isn't referring to the board game. Fay has a passion for the Kalamazoo, Michig...
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No words for 1961 LeSabre found through indescript adAug 31, 2014 6:15 am - It was a touch of discontentment that led Andy Demco to his 1961 Buick LeSabre. During the late 2000s, he owned a classic 1968 Ford Torino. He found every drive left him...
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'Jurassic' Jeep produces dinosaur-size enjoymentAug 25, 2014 6:00 am - “Jurassic Park” was released in 1993. One look at Bob Hattenhauer's Jeep and you would assume he was a fan from Day One. You'd be wrong. He just got around to watching t...
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Randhurst Village caps successful cruise seasonAug 25, 2014 6:00 am - Every car has a story and nowhere was that more evident than at Wednesday's final 2014 Randhurst Village Cruise Night. the car show was the last of a trio of summer even...
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Pontiac GTO has the power to uniteAug 18, 2014 5:45 am - The Pontiac brand has been defunct for a number of years now. However, the passion for Pontiac vehicles is as active as ever. Evidence could readily be seen at the 2014 ...