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Pssst, wanna buy a limo? Blaine Hobson of A
Pssst, wanna buy a limo? Blaine Hobson of A

Pssst, wanna buy a limo? Blaine Hobson of A

Date12/7/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Pssst, wanna buy a limo? Blaine Hobson of A.H.A. Automotive Technologies, a respected maker of stretch limousines, shows off the Soviet Chaika limo the Brampton company bought and modified. It's for sale, now that the Soviets don't want it back.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010055F
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