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One for the generations

Whenever Chuck Rudder takes his 1965 Mustang Fastback out for a drive, he is sure to have his co-pilot sitting beside him. Rudder's son, Jared, helped him through the build of the Mustang and now loves to hear the rumble of the engine. "I like ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Life-long hot rodder gets down to business with '41 Mercury

Ren Labbee's '41 Mercury Businessman Coupe is more than just a car; it's now a part of the family. "I'd like to keep it forever and see one of my kids acquire it down the road; maybe it will become a family heirloom as far as vehicles go," said Labbee, ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Mercury

Laird has passion for Plymouths

Burt Laird has always loved his 1959 Plymouth Fury. So when the opportunity came to buy a 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban, he took the chance and now has a pair of Plymouths. "I've collected cars since I was 16, but never any long term like this," said ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  9 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Richard Petty,  Chrysler

Len's 'disease' built Ford '29B

"The car is built from a '29 Coupe and a '32 Sedan, which is a model B," said Koot. "This has so many '32 parts in the body, it makes it a '29 B. The body was built using a '32 cowl and grill shell. The quarters are '29 the grills are '29. The doors ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  25 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Charger a favourite of Chrysler enthusiast

Ken Kulach bought his first Chrysler in 1969 -- a Dodge Coronet RT. Today, his vehicle is a 1967 Dodge Charger, a car he bought about 11 years ago. "I wasn't specifically looking for one," he said. "I heard about this one, had a look at it, and was ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  11 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Chrysler

Key to car enjoyment? Find one you really want

Orville Myrvang knows how to pick them. Many cars catch his eye, but he said the key is to find the one you really want, one you can be happy with and that suites you, that is in good shape, and that you will still enjoy just as much 10 years later. He ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  28 Aug 2009

Related Topics: General Motors,  Chrysler

Vehicles hold family memories

Leroy Dahl sees his story as a tribute. "If it wasn't for grandpa stockpiling everything and then my dad having the auto shop, we wouldn't have anything," said Dahl. "It's in the blood." Dahl grew up in Bengough, where his grandfather Eddie first ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  14 Aug 2009

Don Friesen's unique street rod

The planning for Don Friesen's car began when he was 12 years old. His neighbour had hot-rodded a 1948 Ford Coupe, complete with leaded-in fenders, a lowered back end, bubble skirts and white paint. "I thought it was the coolest car around," said ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  24 Jul 2009

Related Topics: Dodge

Bride celebrates love affair with her Volkswagen Beetle

When Laura (Fetsch) Riffel bought her 1965 Volkswagen Beetle almost two years ago, she had a dream in mind -- to drive her car at her upcoming wedding. This year in May, she was driving down Albert Street in her wedding dress, her husband Chris holding ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  10 Jul 2009

He had one, so she got one too

Cathy and Otto Jensen enjoyed their 1969 Chevelle SS so much that they wanted to add to the fun. They started looking for a car for Cathy and found a 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda, the sport model of the Barracuda. "I like the style and everything about it," ...

From JULIE FOLK, Canada.com,  25 Jun 2009

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