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Pre-World War II Fords are the specialty of Duke Deadman, who owns and drives 48 of them and has others to be restored
Pre-World War II Fords are the specialty of Duke Deadman, who owns and drives 48 of them and has others to be restored

Pre-World War II Fords are the specialty of Duke Deadman, who owns and drives 48 of them and has others to be restored

Date5/30/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pre-World War II Fords are the specialty of Duke Deadman; who owns and drives 48 of them and has others to be restored. A 1934 Ford coupe (left) is his main means of transport; he uses a 1940 Ford pick-up in his auto-repair business. More and more people are buying and driving aging autos.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009878F
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