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The Star's John Mahler, a racing car buff, took pictures from the inside of this machine yesterday and Friday
The Star's John Mahler, a racing car buff, took pictures from the inside of this machine yesterday and Friday

The Star's John Mahler, a racing car buff, took pictures from the inside of this machine yesterday and Friday

Date7/19/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Star's John Mahler, a racing car buff, took pictures from the inside of this machine yesterday and Friday.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0091019F
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