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They're expensive

Date6/6/1990

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: They're expensive: The Carrera 2; left; starts at $93;000 and the 944 Cabrio at $69;995. But since when did drop-dead exclusivity and magical engines come cheap?

Subject

Motors

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010183F

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