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And folks are still asking, "What happened to the rest of your car?"

-- Posted by johnlaw484c on Sat, Jan 18, 2014, at 6:53 AM
A friend of mine had a "Levi's Edition" with denim upholstery. He drove that car until the body rusted off.

-- Posted by Snorky47 on Wed, Jan 29, 2014, at 11:33 AM

Ride of the Week: 1972 Gremlin Hatchback Coupe

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