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Where are the customers? Leasing company executive Michael Collins is puzzled why individual car-lease customers aren't battering down his doors these days.
Where are the customers? Leasing company executive Michael Collins is puzzled why individual car-lease customers aren't battering down his doors these days.

Where are the customers? Leasing company executive Michael Collins is puzzled why individual car-lease customers aren't battering down his doors these days.

Date11/18/1990
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0126053F
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