Motor City Barn Finds: Detroit's Lost Collector Cars [Book]

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Ride along on the search for forgotten automotive gems in the Motor City.Detroit has been America's Motor City for decades. It's home to Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, as well as numerous auto industry companies and specialty and speed shops. At the same time, it's the poster child for urban blight and dysfunction.

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