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VOL. 34
No. 3
March 2013
Dave McWalter, a Mid-State member since 2006 and a
driving) Terraplanes. This car had a engine turned dash
long-time-member of the HET club, (that’s Hudsoninsert that suggests MAYBE she owned the car. Dave has
Essex-Terraplane for us Ford-n-Chebby folks!!!) has had
been doing research trying to find definitive evidence that
quite a collection over the years of all things Hudson.
the car was owned (or at least used by) Earhart.
Lately, he has started to ‘thin
Dave continues, “I have seen pictures
Essex Terraplane Roadster - The lowestthe herd’ but the one car that
priced and lightest-weight member of the
of a row of similar Terraplane
Dave says will always be
huge Hudson-Essex family, this sporty little
Roadsters with Amelia Earhart posing
around is this gorgeous 1932
car had a $425 factory price and weighed
in front of them… As far as I know
Essex Terraplane Roadster !!!
2,010 pounds. It was truly an open model
there were only three of these cars
with no roll-up window glass.
Side
ever built but in spite of talking to her
Good friend and fellow Midenclosures were easily installed and secured
relative who is still an active HET
Stater as well as Hudson-ite,
at the bottom by three snap fasteners.
member, I have NOT been able to
Jim DiGiorgio starts out
Scrambling up Pike’s Peak in the annual
Dave’s “car-story”:
Dave
verify
that she previously owned this
Labor Day climbing contest, the Essex
purchased the car as a basket
car.
And
so, the mystery remains!!!
Terraplane Roadster set a new stock car
case from a Hudson club
record for the event. It accomplished the
Dave finishes, “During the restoration
member in California. The
punishing and dangerous feat in 21 minutes
of this car, Jim and I were working in
paint was completed by Ken
and 21 seconds. The driver, Chet Miller, was
a ‘lead / follow’ mode as he was also
fast becoming famous for his ability to press
Lowrey of Tewksbury and
restoring his green 1934 Hudson
cars to their utmost performance capabilities
upholstery, convertible top
roadster (featured as a PIX a while
in various kinds of contests.
and side curtains by Tom
ago). As Jim would work out certain
Plourde of Mt Vernon NH.
From: The History of Hudson by Don Butler
details on his car, discover a reputable
The engine was rebuilt by an
Hudson specialist or find a source for needed parts, he
engine shop in the Westboro / Northboro area that
would pass this information along to me as I was just one
specializes in machine work & rebuilding engines from
or two steps behind him in the process of restoring my
unusual vehicles.
Terraplane - ending up with two nicely restored cars.
An unsolved mystery on David’s car is that it MAY
have been associated with Amelia Earhart. She
promoted the new Terraplane for Hudson in 1932 and a
number of photographs exist with her next to (and
[Ed note: Great story to go with a great looking car !!!]
We’ll soon be out & about cruising the 2013 season –
so, keep a look out for this sharp 32 Terraplane …!!!
Congrats Dave & Grace for being chosen as our Pix of the Month for March 2013 …!!!
VINTAGE PIX of the MONTH – Sherman and Mr. Peabody continue their journey in the Wayback
Machine; this time they came up with March 2000 front page - PIX #3 which showcased one of
our Charter Members- Ralph Wright and his 1930 Model A … Enjoy !!!
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Mid - State Antique Auto CluB
Established 1979
P. O. Box 24
Fitchburg, MA 01420
www.MidStateAAC.org
HOTLINE: 978 342-3042
2013 Officers:
President: SAL DiFORTE (978) 534-1757 / [email protected]
Vice-President: RAY RATHIER (978) 874-0639 / [email protected]
Secretary: MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / [email protected]
Treasurer: GARY REED (978) 345-6833 / [email protected]
2013 Board of Directors:
BOB CRAMM (508) 361-1674 [email protected]
DAVE CRAMM (978) 928-1124 / [email protected]
GEORGE LaCROIX (508) 829-6222 / [email protected]
EMERY GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / [email protected]
PAUL O’KEEFE (508) 829-6600 / okeefepaul @yahoo.com
JOHN RICHINICK (508) 829-5516 / [email protected]
LINDA REED (978) 345-6833/ [email protected]
PAUL SMART (978) 870-3564 / 62newport @gmail.com
TOM YODER (978) 502-6641 / [email protected]
Past President: BRYAN LeBLANC (978) 660-3768 / [email protected]
Honorary Life Time Board Member & Historian: MO TREMBLAY(978) 345-5272 / [email protected]
Newsletter Editors - TOM YODER & MO TREMBLAY
Club Rep. to M.A.A.C – BRYAN LeBLANC (978) 660-3768 / [email protected]
Sunshine Lady - JEANNITA GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / [email protected]
Club Meeting Refreshments - ANITA WINTERS (978) 345-5279
BJ’s Warehouse Club contact – MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / [email protected]
This newsletter is published monthly by and for the members of the Mid State Antique Auto Club. The Editors welcome any and all
suggestions, comments, schedules, advertisements and articles for publication in this newsletter and will attempt to publish them in a timely manner.
OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING WILL BE HELD AT :
Crossroads Office Park, 690 Mechanic St. Leominster
Monday, MARCH 4, 2013 at 7 PM
Family and guests are always welcome.
SECRETARY’S SCRIBBLES FOR February 2013
MEETING – The monthly meeting of the Mid-State
Antique Auto Club was held at the Crossroads Office
Park, 690 Mechanic St., Leominster, Monday, Feb. 04,
2013
MID-STATE 2013 PRESIDENT SAL opened the meeting promptly at 7:05 PM and asked for a
“Moment of Silence” for our departed members, friends, victims of catastrophes and our troops
overseas. SAL then asked for any new members or invited guests. New Members -Sean Burns & Joseph Coyle and
Joan Maguy’s friend Shirley introduced themselves. Upwards of 54 Mid-State members were signed in… We
welcome all members, new and old…so, stop by next month!!!
REPORTS - SECRETARY MARY BURCHSTEAD – Reading of the previous Monthly Meeting was waived as these
minutes appear in our monthly newsletter. Our President then asked if there were any additions or corrections to be
made to the report that appeared in last month’s newsletter. There were no replies so the report was accepted as
printed.
TREASURER GARY REED – with GARY ‘out-of-town’ TOM read the Finance Report, which covered the previous
month. The report was accepted by the members present. The funds available for club activities remain strong. He
reminded us … 2013 DUES ARE DUE !!!…………2013 DUES ARE DUE !!!……….2013 DUES ARE DUE !!!
The March Newsletter – this one you are reading - will be the last for those with 2013 Dues not paid up …!!!!
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SUNSHINE LADY – JEANNITA GAUDET said she had “Get Well” information to report. She
reported that she “continues to mend” after a hip replacement - #3 …!!! JEANNITA also reported Cards
were sent to Richard Paradise & Bryan LeBlanc. We are keeping Dick Fors in our prayers.… EMERY has “New
Member Kits” … see him at any meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - Meeting
was held after the regular Club meeting tonight.
OLD BUSINESS – Our Club Hotline is still in
operation. Call 978 342-3042 the Hot-Line number
in case of inclement weather…all events are ON unless
otherwise announced.
FEB 16th – TWO PLACES on THE SAME DAY !!!
JACK CARROLL reported that the Model
Engineering Show runs from 10AM to 4 PM
Planned schedule is members can drive in themselves
or take the commuter train. The Optional Breakfast at
the North-End Dinner at 8:15 -8:30AM
Lunch is at the Watch City Brewing Co. at 256
Moody St.
Train back to Leominster leaves Waltham at 3;53
SHARP!! and arrives in Leominster at 4:53PM If
you plan to attend contact
RICK GRIFFITH reports things are all set for
the CABIN FEVER DANCE AT 5:30PM !!!
NANCY ARBO – making mementos for the Columbia
Hotel Fire Victims … she has already made dozens but
needs to find the last of the fire
victims. A time consuming
endeavor but NANCY says it
means something to those and
she is determined to complete
all of them (45+). VERY
THOUGHTFUL WORK
NANCY …!!!
NEW BUSINESS / MORE OR
LESS - Reminder: 2013 Dues
are due to GARY REED
Treasurer. Dues must be up to date to be eligible for
BJ’s renewal. Contact MARY BURCHSTEAD after
your dues are paid to renew BJ’s.
Ed Note - March newsletter (this one …) is last one
for those not having their 2013 Dues Paid …!!!
THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO – the 2013
area cruise season listings will return next month.
MARY B reports that she has the 2013 Elder Care
Visits - ECFV firmed up – see later in this issue for a
complete listing. We will have a “Surprise” thank-you
fest for MALCOLM SMILEY to celebrate his eight
years of coordinating the Elder Care Visits for us at the
March meeting.
SUN MAR 10 – Breakfast Run & Ice Breaker –
Cruisers Malt Shoppe, Gardner MA – Joan Maguy
has arranged for us to have brunch in the ‘coolest place
in town’. If you want to caravan – we’ll meet at K-mart
on the Leominster / Fitchburg line and leave at 10AM
Sharp. We plan to arrive there by 10:30AM for those
that want to meet us there. … See you then !!!
PIX OF THE MONTH – JIM DiGIORGIO accepted
the coveted White Hat
and Color Picture of his
1969 Mercedes 280SL
Pres SAL hands Jim the
coveted white hat for PIX
When asked if he had
anything to say about his
stunning
‘European
Tourer’, JIM Answered
that it was “all said in the
newsletter article” Very
nice and unusual ride,
Congrats Jim !!!
GUEST SPEAKERS – We will always take
suggestions for Guest Speakers in the upcoming
months.
50/50 RAFFLE – Lucky RICK (& BRENDA)
GRIFFITH Won the 50/50 raffle… (what’s this BRENDA won two times a year ago ??!!?? ) - Way
to go, you guys are on a lucky roll … !!!
ATTENDANCE PRIZE – RICH HOLT’S name was
drawn for the Attendance Prize and was present to
collect the LOOT !!! Way to go RICH!!! Next month
the Attendance Prize starts all over again at $20.00.
Remember - You can only win if you are at our
monthly meeting– so come on down !!!
President SAL once again
reminded the members that
we are all ‘encouraged’ to
throw a couple bucks into the
‘bright red PIZZA CAN’ as we spend major bucks
each month on the super-duper pizzas, drinks and
all the rest of the goodies.
Many thanks to all those members who make it
happen… the crews that set-up and clean-up after our
meeting as well as Pizza PAUL and Coffee-n-Donuts
ANITA, among 4 or 5 other faithful members!!!
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February 2013
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Mid-State Members:
Can you believe this winter snowing every weekend - enough
already!!, anyway we are in New England after all !
The month of March brings in our annual breakfast run; we will
be going to a new place this year Cruiser’s Malt Shoppe - March 10
in Gardner MA. See the newsletter for the details - it looks like a lot of good eats here.
With spring right around the corner, the first big show coming up is our friends
from the Early Ford V-8 club of New England, They are having their annual show at
the Fitchburg Airport in April - hopefully the weather works out, anyway it’s a fun
event. Their are no Sholan Farms events this year with our cars they want to do
different things… We need pictures of the month for our newsletter, see Tom .
Remember – we always need to feed the pizza can ! Last month was not a good
showing - let’s do better at our next meeting.
I look forward in hearing from my fellow members… new ideas? Let’s hear them !!!
Think Spring !! ..........
Sal DiForte…President, MSAAC
Editor Tom sez:
This newsletter is put together 10 times a year - If you enjoy reading it every month - LET US KNOW
AND… If you have a friend that is not a Mid-State clubber - LET THEM KNOW!!!
If you feel the need to pitch-in and ‘help-out’ writing, typing, photos or other stuff - LET US KNOW
If you’d like to write an Event ‘Story’ and take some Pictures (it’s not all that hard if I can do it …)
The 2013 Car Season is right around the corner –we will try to use any and all - LET US KNOW
(Digital photos and write-up via email works best, a picture CD is OK)
MOVED or have NEW ADDRESS??? … YOU need to LET US KNOW - US Mail or e-mail .. We keep
track of 100’s of members’ street and email addresses – YOUR help is needed to keep us up-to-date!!!
CONTACT INFO for - Newsletter Editors , Officers and Board Members is always on header page !!!
MEETING LOCATION – Crossroads Office Park - is always on header page !!!
We share the space with Nashua Valley Christian Church as their guests – THANK THEM if you can!!!
THANKS - RICK GRIFFITH, PAUL O’KEEFE & JIM DiGIORGIO for Pictures & Stories in this issue
~
IN SYMPATHY ~
Mid-State extends its deepest Condolences to the Family of Barbara Fiske on her recent passing.
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Where We Went & What We Did
SAT FEB 16 – NEW ENGLAND MODEL ENGINEERING SHOW at the Charles River Museum
PAUL O’KEEFE reports - Met for breakfast and early morning heckling at the North End Diner in Leominster …
Took the 9:30 train from North Leominster to Waltham, again more heckling
Walked around the corner to the museum for 10:30
Walked to Moody Street and the Watch City Pub for a nice lunch
Went back to the museum and met up with Jack's son and grandsons Sean and Patrick
Took the 4 pm train and was back to Leominster by 5pm.
Museum has lots of neat stuff to see but the highlight was certainly the NEMES show held yearly upstairs with all kinds
of model engines, planes,trains, boats ... some made of wood, but mostly metal works of art .... and nearly all that
function.
One gentleman had a scale model rotary airplane engine, a scale Model A engine and a few others ...all that ran really
impressive and amazing stuff. Turns out this guy has an antique car repair shop in Saugus ....and owns a few: a 29 Model A
and a 36 Buick model 60 that still has the original "Pristine" paint. Just proves that car guys and gals are everywhere ! A
good day and a good time ...Thanks to JACK CARROLL for putting it together !
Those clubbers attending: EMERY & JEANITA GAUDET, HAROLD & RUTH REHRAUER, JACK (THE
RINGLEADER) CARROLL, PAUL & AMY O’KEEFE
SAT FEB 16 – CABIN FEVER DANCE – held at Eagles in Leominster, MA Event sponsored by RICK Griffith &
BRENDA Lashua to thank all their ‘2012 Cruisers’ … More than 200 people attended , the dance floor was packed from
start to finish… The band was Shakin All Over and the caterer was John Hardgrave's aka the BBQ MAN His portable
cooker can do 130 chickens and a 250 lb pig on the other end all at the same time. Also had a huge raffle.
Cabin Fever Dance – PAUL O’also reports ……Got back in time to regroup and go to the Cabin fever dance at the Eagles
club ....RICK GRIFFITH & BRENDA LASHUA were the hosts
Didn't get there in time for the meal, but the chicken dinner was said to once again be very good. Lots of raffle prizes,
mostly car related stuff. "Shakin' all over" band was great ... lots of dancin'. A great night ...thanks go to Rick and
Brenda for all their efforts.
Organizer Rick Griffith sez, “… just want to thank everyone for the great turn out and looking forward to next year’s
event !!!” Don't miss it next year.!!!
3rd Annual Cabin Fever Dance –sponsored by RICK & BRENDA
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Business Card Sponsors in the ‘ Back Pages’
Starting the year 2013 - our Sponsors help our club keep on going !!! Corporate Sponsors provide the extra finances necessary to keep the club’s operations possible. The club appreciates their
continued support during our tight economy !!!
NEW BACK PAGE SPONSORS…??? Who will sign up the first New Sponsor for 2013 ???
For the last 13 years, your club has enjoyed the support of dedicated and concerned members who ‘kick-in’
some extra bucks - year after year - from their business coffers to see that our club stays financially healthy…
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This helps to keep our Dues at $20.00 and the Treasurer Happy !!!
Last year, we had one - 5 year Sponsor and two - 10 year Sponsors .
For 2013 we hope to have 2 more five year Sponsors and another ten year Sponsor !!!
Stay tuned as we celebrate these faithful supporters … !!!
Support Our Sponsors – See Their Business Cards in the Back Pages !!!
NEW 2013 MID STATE MEMBERS … !!!
Applications for new members were recently received by the Board as follows:
• Joe & Donna Coco – Fitchburg, MA with a 1962½ Willys 4X4 Wagon
• Sean & April Burns – Harvard, MA with a 1961 Corvette
• Joe & Linda Coyle – Leominster, MA with a 1936 Plymouth P2 4 door
WELCOME ABOARD - We hope to see you at our future meetings, events!
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THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO
ELDER CARE FACILITY VISITS 2013 - Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Facilities – After
8 years of coordinating these visits, MALCOLM SMILEY has retired and MARY BURCHSTEAD
took on the task and says - the planning is mostly complete for this coming season’s visits. MANY THANKS go to
MALCOLM and - awayyyy we go - with MARY’S able assistance …!!!
1. SAT MAY 18 – ECFV – MANOR ON THE HILL – 11AM to 12:30 PM – BBQ –
At Rte 2 & 12; No Main Street Leominster – Paula Doucet 978 340-9096
2. SAT JUN 1 – ECFV – LIFE CARE CENTER –West St Leominster; 11AM to1PM – BBQ –RD 6/8
was Fairlawn - 370 West Street, Leominster - Laura Varney 978 537-0771
3. THU JUN 13 – ECFV – PARKHILL ADULT DAY CARE –12:30 to 2 PM Dessert - RD
Parkhill Plaza, Fitchburg – Lynn Greenlief 978 342-9428
4. SAT JUL 6 – ECFV – GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – 2PM to 4 PM - BBQ - RD
1199 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA / 978 345-0146 X 109 Ashley Fagan - Activity Dir
5. SAT JUL 13 –ECFV–GENESIS HEALTHCARE - was KEYSTONE– 11AMto1 PM– BBQ
Keystone Rd, off Main St, in North Leominster Tonya Brooks 978 537-9327
6. SAT JUL 27 - ECFV – LIFE CARE of NASHOBA –BBQ– 10:30AM to 1PM
191 Foster St. Littleton, MA 01460 – Debbie Thrush 978 486-3512
NO RD
7. SAT AUG 3 - ECFV – LIFE CARE - ACTON – BBQ – 1AM to 1PM – NO RD
1 Great Rd Acton, MA 01720 –Dana Spinney 978 263-9101
8. SAT AUG 17 – ECFV – LEOMINSTER CROSSINGS - 11AM to 2PM – BBQ RD 8/24
1160Main Street, Rte 13; North Leominster, MA
Emily Oshman 978 537-2424
9. SAT SEPT 14 – ECFV – BROADVIEW ASST’D LIVING - 11AM to 2PM- LUNCH - RD
547 Central St; Winchendon, MA 01475-1268 / Brenda Golzbein 978 297-2333
10. WED SEP 18 - ECFV – HIGHLANDS SR. ADULT CARE- 9AM to 11AM - Brkfast
Burbank Hospital Campus, 335 Nichols Rd; Fitchburg, MA – Sally Donati 978 353-7268
11. SUN SEP 22 – ECFV – SUNRISE ASST’D LIVING - 2 – 4 PM Refreshments - NO RD
Beth Ave, off Central Street, Rte 12 south Leominster - Lori Brodeur 978 537-7600
Candids from previous Elder Care visits to the Highlands, Broadview & LCC Acton
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COMING CLUB EVENTS for 2013 ……
MON. MAR 4
– MONTHLY
MEETING – Guest
speaker – DON LANG
will present a picture
show from his trip to
Colorado - 4 wheeling in a couple Model T’s … You have no idea what fun this looks to be, don’t miss this meeting !!!
SUN MAR 10 – Breakfast Run & Ice Breaker – Cruisers Malt Shoppe, Gardner MA – Joan Maguy has arranged for us to
have brunch in the ‘coolest place in town’. Welcome back to the 50’s When poodle skirts, pegged
pants and DA’s were the rage and doo-wop was king …!!! If you want to caravan – we’ll meet at Kmart on the Leominster / Fitchburg line and leave at 10AM Sharp. We plan to arrive there by
10:30AM for those that want to meet us there. Google it - Cruisers Malt Shoppe, 280 Central St.
Gardner MA P:978.632.4040… See you then !!!
MON. APR 1 – MONTHLY MEETING – SOUPY says he will be here …!!! SOUPY is our usual Auctioneer. We have
able assistants – RICH, CHARLIE, BOB - from the last couple years that will be up for the task, just in case !!!
This year, just like past years, we need everybody to pitch in by donating at least a few nice, quality items /
treasures to Mid-State’s Annual Auction…!!! So, here is your chance to clean out the closet & basement of
all your hidden and forgotten automotive (or not) stuff. Then bring these valuable ‘treasurers’ to the
Club’s Annual April Auction to be sold to some other unsuspecting member !!! Remember to save
up your extra bucks, b/c you will need it to buy up all of the “other treasurers’ that will undoubtedly fill
the room on that night !!! All the proceeds go to the Club’s Treasury – we will have a load of fun that
night... Last year our club members bought everything that came across the auctioneer's gavel.
Hopefully SOUPY brings his wife SUE along to bid up all the stuff that STEVE P wants!!! It’s all in
good fun … and only 4 weeks away – so, start digging out those treasurers now !!!
More Spring 2013 EVENTS !!!
SUN. APR 7 – Winter Blah’s Swap Meet at Maynard
Elks 7 :30 to 11 :30AM - $3 Admssion & $20 Vendor
Call Craig 978 562-2390 or
[email protected]
SUN. APR 22 - EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB 43rd
Ann Car Show & Flea Mkt - Fitchburg Airport
SAT APR 27 - FIFTIES NIGHT at St. Edward the
Confessor Church - Westminster - 5 – 7 PM
MON APR 15 – Patriot’s Day – Fly your Flag !!!
MON. MAY 6 –CLUB MEETING
Photos from previous Breakfast Run & Ice Breaker, Don’t miss this year – MARCH 10…!!!
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SWAP AND SELL SHOP
FOR SALE: 1979 Lincoln
Versailles 4 door. Lt Chmpagne,
Landau roof, Champagne Leather,
C4 auto A/C PB PS. 302ci
Windsor. $5400 obo. Call Don.
508) 887-2900 [email protected]
FOR SALE: Front frame clip
for 70's Camaro -$300.00 Coil
over shocks for Camaro $150.00
Call Emery 978 537-1907
FOR SALE: 1:18 Die Cast Cars
All makes & models!!! $15 ea / 2
for $25. Karl 978) 537-2497
PARTING OUT: 1953 Ford F500 long wheelbase truck; Cab &
Hood are the same as F-100 1953
to ‘55 Call Rich 978)649-6359
BUY STUFF … !!!
Need info by the 20th of the month.
FOR SALE: 1993 Mustang Convertible Triple
White; Fox chassis, LX 5.0 L.; VGC, Auto PS PB
PW Power Seats A/C Cruise. Grab this and do some
Spring-time Cruising…!!! $6000.00 obo. Call Dick
978 342-4351
FOR SALE: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500 2 dr HT
White, Blk vinyl top, Blue Interior, Auto AC PB
PS. 352ci V8 $9500 obo. Charlie 978) 597-8064
[email protected]
FOR SALE:1970 Blue Chevy C-10 Short Bed
pick up, NEW 350 GM Crate Motor-runs great ,
350 Automatic trans, PS., PB., Radio, trailer hitch
, Black bed cover Rolls up, Rino-liner inside bed,
VGC in & out, truck rides Great! asking
$16,000.00 OBO Call Ken (978)534-6311 or email
- [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1925
Hudson Super Six Coach
– Blue body / black
fenders. Total restoration
10 yrs ago – still in show
cond. Beautiful wood
wheels. Interior replaced
with proper material &
color. $25,000.00
[email protected]; or
Call 978) 582-4713
FOR SALE: 1975
Mercedes Benz 450SL, 2
tops, Silver, Blk top,
Silver roof, Blue Int. Auto
A/C PB PS. 4.5Litre 275ci
V8. $11,900 obo. Call
Tom 978) 502-6641
[email protected]
978 365 -1700
[email protected]
32 Greeley Street Clinton, MA 01510 FAX 978 365-1800
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