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GM-Saab Deal: Saab president David Herman, left, and GM of Canada president George Peapples announced that GM will distribute the Swedish cars in Canada
GM-Saab Deal: Saab president David Herman, left, and GM of Canada president George Peapples announced that GM will distribute the Swedish cars in Canada

GM-Saab Deal: Saab president David Herman, left, and GM of Canada president George Peapples announced that GM will distribute the Swedish cars in Canada

Date5/8/1990
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0128348F
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