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Raw Fawcett Classic-Car Enthusiast
Raw Fawcett Classic-Car Enthusiast

Raw Fawcett Classic-Car Enthusiast

Date9/11/1996
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127182F
Ron Fawcett has been hooked on cars longer than he can remember and he's worked painstakingly over the years restoring dozens of antique and classic models on the outskirts of Whitby.
Ron Fawcett has been hooked on cars longer than he can remember and he's worked painstakingly over the years restoring dozens of antique and classic models on the outskirts of Whitby.
1/2/1969
Old cars come out like new. Restoring antique cars is the hobby and the business of Ron Fawcett of Whitby leading on a 1956 Thunderbird under the Harvard trainer mounted on the roof. Fawcett has restored cars for museums in Ottawa. Oshawa and Niagara Fall
Old cars come out like new. Restoring antique cars is the hobby and the business of Ron Fawcett of Whitby leading on a 1956 Thunderbird under the Harvard trainer mounted on the roof. Fawcett has restored cars for museums in Ottawa. Oshawa and Niagara Fall
11/3/1975
There was a cloak and dagger mood at a meeting Toronto physics professor Eric Fawcett had in Moscow with group of refusniks, Jewish scientists banned from laboratories because they have applied to emigrate to Isralel. Fawcett and other scientists talked t
There was a cloak and dagger mood at a meeting Toronto physics professor Eric Fawcett had in Moscow with group of refusniks, Jewish scientists banned from laboratories because they have applied to emigrate to Isralel. Fawcett and other scientists talked t
4/27/1977
The Markham Transit for the Disabled Charitable Foundation's Corporate Car Rally 1993 takes place May 16. if you want to display your classic car or are interested in competing as an individual or company in rally, call Danny Fantini, 889-5671, shown here
The Markham Transit for the Disabled Charitable Foundation's Corporate Car Rally 1993 takes place May 16. if you want to display your classic car or are interested in competing as an individual or company in rally, call Danny Fantini, 889-5671, shown here
5/3/1993
Music enthusiast: Although George Limeback has been pursuing a business career for the past 50 years, he's picking up a baton to conduct four orchestras and six choirs in a concert to raise money for Birchmout Park Collegiate's award-winning band
Music enthusiast: Although George Limeback has been pursuing a business career for the past 50 years, he's picking up a baton to conduct four orchestras and six choirs in a concert to raise money for Birchmout Park Collegiate's award-winning band
5/7/1982
James Guillet holds container of concentrate crystals of discovery that allows plastic to disintegrate in sun over short period of time when mixed with raw material prior to manufacture
James Guillet holds container of concentrate crystals of discovery that allows plastic to disintegrate in sun over short period of time when mixed with raw material prior to manufacture
11/18/1976
Casual life: Left, Lance Sprackman wears the windsurfer's classic gear of wildly printed cotton board shorts and a T-shirt. Below.
Casual life: Left, Lance Sprackman wears the windsurfer's classic gear of wildly printed cotton board shorts and a T-shirt. Below.
5/6/1987
Varnishing act: Ted Moores has a loving audience as he applies yet another coat of resin to one of his classic canoes
Varnishing act: Ted Moores has a loving audience as he applies yet another coat of resin to one of his classic canoes
1/17/1985
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
Alex Bleakley relaxes with the old and new in his apartment in renovated downtown house. The interior designer says classic designs of any era can be mixed if surroundings are muted in color. In background is antique mantle clock contrasting with modern design of fabric-covered canvas.
8/20/1971
Classic touch: Jack Friedman is making a career out of refurbishing downtowns in southern Ontario.
Classic touch: Jack Friedman is making a career out of refurbishing downtowns in southern Ontario.
7/6/1981
Hairstylist Robert Gage goes for the classic look in a cabana coat from Gianni versace.
Hairstylist Robert Gage goes for the classic look in a cabana coat from Gianni versace.
12/19/1990
Foxy Dutch Masters: Artist Philip Harris poses with a gamey parody of Rembrandi's classic painting entitled Burghermeisterfoxen
Foxy Dutch Masters: Artist Philip Harris poses with a gamey parody of Rembrandi's classic painting entitled Burghermeisterfoxen
10/30/1981