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Speaking of burning up... Did you see there was a fire in Staunton IL that over 100 classic cars were burned in??

Fire at classic car lot destroys around 150 historic vehicles | Fox News


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Saw that this morning...damned near brought a tear to my eye. I checked out their website...they had lots of Fords.
 
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They had some nice stuff by the looks of it..
 
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Saw that this morning...damned near brought a tear to my eye. I checked out their website...they had lots of Fords.
Hope he had insurance..
 
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Speaking of burning up... Did you see there was a fire in Staunton IL that over 100 classic cars were burned in??

Fire at classic car lot destroys around 150 historic vehicles | Fox News


Very sad event
Damn! We go by there on our way to my daughter's in St.Louis. Have always looked at the cars outside as we went by on I55.
 
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Well it's that time again I'm afraid...good night..
 
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Good night Rick and everyone..
 
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Hope he had insurance..

Unfortunately...no!!!

I'm out of here boys...peace!!!
 
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Damn! We go by there on our way to my daughter's in St.Louis. Have always looked at the cars outside as we went by on I55.
Wonder if they will rebuild
 
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Wonder if they will rebuild
In an interview with the owner, he plans to reopen as soon as possible.
 
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That's good.. I feel bad for people who were storing their cars there
 



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