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Fascination: The oversized tire on a 1930 Ford Street Rod totally captivated this young lad, who probably thought it was just the thing for cruising up Yonge St
Fascination: The oversized tire on a 1930 Ford Street Rod totally captivated this young lad, who probably thought it was just the thing for cruising up Yonge St

Fascination: The oversized tire on a 1930 Ford Street Rod totally captivated this young lad, who probably thought it was just the thing for cruising up Yonge St

Date8/22/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Fascination: The oversized tire on a 1930 Ford Street Rod totally captivated this young lad; who probably thought it was just the thing for cruising up Yonge St.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0009877F
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