LIMA - Frank Rupert, of Lima, owns this 1970 Chevy Camaro SS. He has owned it since 1990. He brought it to the Gary Allen Memorial Classic Car Cruz-In.
Real Wheels: Achieving a childhood dream with his Ford Thunderbirds
Steinke’s 1957 Ford Thunderbird - 2 seater. 1957 was the last year for the two seater car.
Steinke’s 1958 Ford Thunderbird. The ‘58 Thunderbird grew in passenger capability, as Ford installed a rear seat.
Steinke’s 1958 Ford Thunderbird. This was the first year for the rear seat. Sales showed that implementing the rear seat was a success.
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ELIDA - Jeff Steinke, of Elida, owns both a 1957 and a 1958 Ford Thunderbird. Steinke brought them to the Gary Allen Memorial Classic Car Cruz-In.
Real Wheels: 1967 Chevy El Camino Mixing Work and Fun
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Vince Downing’s El Camino is an automatic with a 396 Turbo-Jet V8 big block Chevy engine producing 375 h.p.
The 1967 Chevy El Camino was based on the popular Chevrolet Chevelle platform. It followed Chevelle’s styling facelift with a new grille, front bumper, and trim. Air shocks came as standard equipment on the El Camino, allowing the driver to compensate for hauling a load.
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LIMA - When asked by the public if the Chevy El Camino was a car or a truck, the company merely states, it’s whatever you want it to be. The Chevy El Camino was produced from 1959 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1987. There were rumors of it being produced once again, but so far no luck. The car/truck line was new to Chevy, however Ford beat Chevy to the punch with their Ranchero, which was produced in 1957 lasting unti