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Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service
Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service

Lap of luxury: Those long, long limousines that seem to be on every street corner these days contain all kinds of gadgets, including telephones - handy for Harry Malawi, owner of First Choice Limousine Service

Date3/25/1987
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130352F
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