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Dream car: The Sterling comes in a kit for $7,800. On top of that, there's a cost of $700 for a VW chassis and engine -- and your labor.
Dream car: The Sterling comes in a kit for $7,800. On top of that, there's a cost of $700 for a VW chassis and engine -- and your labor.

Dream car: The Sterling comes in a kit for $7,800. On top of that, there's a cost of $700 for a VW chassis and engine -- and your labor.

Date12/12/1979
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0132837F
      Classy chassis: You don't have to be in the market for a new car to enjoy the auto show, when there are cars like this supercharged Auburn speedster to admire
      Classy chassis: You don't have to be in the market for a new car to enjoy the auto show, when there are cars like this supercharged Auburn speedster to admire
      McConnell, Colin
      2/22/1986
      Mad max meets bigfoot: Trenton's Mike Hardy rides high in his Oldsmobile Cutlass mounted on a Chevy Blazer chassis
      Mad max meets bigfoot: Trenton's Mike Hardy rides high in his Oldsmobile Cutlass mounted on a Chevy Blazer chassis
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      6/16/1995
      Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis
      Here is the drum of a searchlight being lowered into what is called the chassis
      James, Norman
      6/28/1941
      A grade six education didn't stop Harry Graham from rising to the top in Cummins Diesel, North America's leading manufacturer of diesel engines - or from prospering in his own firm, IDMD, which makes sales-promotion kits
      A grade six education didn't stop Harry Graham from rising to the top in Cummins Diesel, North America's leading manufacturer of diesel engines - or from prospering in his own firm, IDMD, which makes sales-promotion kits
      Griffin, Doug
      10/1/1985
      Your friendly neighborhood library, There's something exciting for Valorie Samborski (top) on the shelves of the new Woodview Park library
      Your friendly neighborhood library, There's something exciting for Valorie Samborski (top) on the shelves of the new Woodview Park library
      James, Norman
      3 February 1965
      Down they go: Fan and policeman hit the ground and it's still not certain at this point who will come out on top, although there's a firm headlock on fan
      Down they go: Fan and policeman hit the ground and it's still not certain at this point who will come out on top, although there's a firm headlock on fan
      Spremo, Boris
      6/17/1967
      Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
      Steak comes with sizzle: BMW's four-door 325i sports an aggressive stance to go along with the engine upgrade to 189 horsepower, better handling and wider, lower tires
      Bull, Ron
      5/22/1991
      Twice the fun: Ken Christofi, owner of Toronto's Bauhaus night club and seen here with niece Tanna, 3, had his 1974. Beetle painted VW Bug blue (it was white), the same colour as the VW his father had when Christofi was a boy in Cyprus. His New Beetle, a turbodiesel model, is white. Chriscofi admits he loves the bells and whistles and comfort of the '90s remake.
      Twice the fun: Ken Christofi, owner of Toronto's Bauhaus night club and seen here with niece Tanna, 3, had his 1974. Beetle painted VW Bug blue (it was white), the same colour as the VW his father had when Christofi was a boy in Cyprus. His New Beetle, a turbodiesel model, is white. Chriscofi admits he loves the bells and whistles and comfort of the '90s remake.
      Calleja, Frank
      6/30/1998
      Empty Pockets: Hydro apprentice Bonnie Urry, on picket duty yesterday, says there's next to nothing of her pay left after she covers basic house and living costs
      Empty Pockets: Hydro apprentice Bonnie Urry, on picket duty yesterday, says there's next to nothing of her pay left after she covers basic house and living costs
      Cooper, David
      2/16/1989
      For 168 years there's been a market at Jarvis and Front-and no one would dream of doing away with its rich variety of produce and people. But the 72-y(...)
      For 168 years there's been a market at Jarvis and Front-and no one would dream of doing away with its rich variety of produce and people. But the 72-y(...)
      Bull, Ron
      11/1/1971
      Wendel's dream? The Stanley Cup found itself in the possession of Harold Ballard and his Maple Leafs at the Meet the Leafs luncheon Yesterday. There's(...)
      Wendel's dream? The Stanley Cup found itself in the possession of Harold Ballard and his Maple Leafs at the Meet the Leafs luncheon Yesterday. There's(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      10/27/1987
      Don't even ask the cost: When it comes to spectacular, nobody knows how to dress up an act better than Liberace
      Don't even ask the cost: When it comes to spectacular, nobody knows how to dress up an act better than Liberace
      Cooper, David
      10/29/1984