Matt Avery
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Trio of classic cars pay tribute to Halloween orangeOct 29, 2012 10:46 am - No matter the season, classic muscle cars are always easy to fall in love with. With their high-horsepower engines, in-your-face styling and all-business demeanor, its n...
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Corvette’s Halloween delivery was a bit of magicOct 29, 2012 6:00 am - Copperfield. Houdini. Penn and Teller. All became household names for their magical stage acts, but when it comes to four-wheeled magic, Tom Spera may have them beat. Th...
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Pulling double shifts, this 1958 Cadillac still a working stiffOct 22, 2012 4:00 am - As a fourth-generation funeral director, it's only natural that Doug Ahlgrim, along with his wife Sandy, would be readily open to purchasing something as otherworldly as...
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Chevy collection is a family affairOct 15, 2012 6:00 am - Most parents consider it imperative to pass on core family values to their children. Not only does this give the younger generation a feeling of identity, but it also ho...
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Grounded 1959 Austin Healey flies againOct 08, 2012 7:00 am - Old barns have long proved to be reliable locations for auto enthusiasts looking to find their next project vehicle. Few things are as exciting as walking across a farmy...
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Discovery leads to restoration of 1966 CorvetteOct 01, 2012 4:00 am - Dusty attics have a magical way of revealing long forgotten, and in some cases, unexpected, treasure. In Dean Tarkowski's case, it's where he unearthed some startling di...
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Old 1939 IH pickup truck may be a veteranSep 24, 2012 5:43 am - It’s easy to forget that International Harvester Co.’s heritage encompasses more than farm and agriculture equipment. In addition to tractors and industrial engines, the...
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Officer re-creates 1972 Dodge Polara squad carSep 17, 2012 6:00 am - If you were fond of tearing up the roads of the Windy City in the muscle-car years, chances are you would have hit the brakes hard if you saw an imposing patrol car like...
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High-power hybrids mix American, European ideasSep 10, 2012 4:00 am - In the past decade or so, many automakers have designed engines that sip both gas and electrons. These hybrid vehicles continue to grow in popularity as manufacturers im...
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Palatine man customizes 1957 Chevrolet 210 wagonSep 03, 2012 5:00 am - When he set out to build his 1957 Chevrolet 210, Skip Gallagher looked back to combine some of his early motoring memories. “During the late '60s, my brother and I drag-...