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There is a freshly restored 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, 440 6 Pack, 4 Speed, B5 Blue car that will go across the auction block on 4/20/18. I also see a couple of first generation Camaro’s, and a 56 Chevy Bel Air on the auction schedule. I suspect the Road Runner will bring serious money.
I had a somewhat different experience, just recently, at Cabela’s Sporting Goods in Sun Prairie. I walked in. off the streets, and purchased a new handgun (for self defense and carried concealed – more knockdown than my previous handgun). The paperwork took about 20 minutes, but my background was checked, and my purchase approved, and I was out of the store and on my way home, in about 75 minutes, from start to finish. I was surprised at how quick the process was. But, it was the middle of the week and during the middle of the afternoon. Must of been a slow day at DOJ’s gun hotline.
Douglas Bader was a true BADass. Not only could he talk the talk as he apparently did at this girls school but he could literally “walk the walk” (without legs). He joined the RAF IN 1928 and in 1931 doing some aerobatics crashed and lost both legs. He was told that not only would he not fly again that he would likely not walk again without crutches.
Bader pushed his rehabilitation and showed he would walk without crutches. Finding no regulations against it he applied and soon requalified to fly; however, the RAF still retired him in 1932. At the start of WWII he applied for the RAF and when he found the only jobs he was being considered for were ground jobs he was ready to withdraw his application. After gaining an endorsement from an Air Marshal his flight capabilities were assessed and he was returned to flying duties and given command of a Canadian RAF squadron. His flyers were less than enthusiastic at having a double amputee as a commander until he showed them what he could do in a Spitfire.
During WWII Bader had 22 aerial victories (a quadruple Ace). In 1941 his aircraft was severely damaged prompting him to jettison his canopy to escape; however, his prosthetic leg was trapped. He pulled his parachute ripcord and the straps to his prosthetic leg snapped and he parachuted into captivity.
Bader was treated with respect by the Germans and General Adolf Galland (Hitler’s favorite pilot) notified the British of Bader’s damaged leg and offered them safe passage to drop off a replacement. Goering even approved the operation and the Brits dropped a new prosthetic leg by parachute over a German base.
You would think a double amputee POW would mean the war was over for Bader. Well not for Bader who felt it was his duty to escape. He attempted to escape so many times the Germans threatened to take away his prosthetic legs.
I don’t have the details (or fliers) in front of me, but if I am not mistaken:
Sunday, October 8th, is the annual Back Bar Car Show in Janesville. This will be the 8th or 9th year that they have done this show.
Also, on Sunday, October 8th, is the Nekoosa Pumpkin Fest Car Show, Nekoosa, WI
Before travelling to either show, call ahead to confirm.
Same here. I have been a customer of Summit CU for over 25 years. Over that time, most of my family vehicles have been financed through Summit CU and done with a simple phone call ahead of time. Summit financed part of my first collector car, sight unseen. I provided them with the necessary documentation (appraisal, inspection report and photos) after the purchase, and they were happy to have my business.
Another option for Saturday, August 19th
Give Back Car Show, Juneau, WI
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Another Car Show for Saturday, August 19th
2d Annual Giving Back Car Show, Juneau, WI
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Sunday, August 13th Car Show – Belleville, WI
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GM’s first version of on star, when the car would break down you would deposit a quarter into the slot and in a few minutes a guy with a Ford would come by and give you a ride
12th Annual Rumble In The Park, Evansville, WI – Sunday, July 2
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