Spandau Ballet Personified New Wave
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The Sensational, and Fabulous British Ford Cortina
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With the Mustang in Mind, The Celica Was Affordable Fun
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The Magic Of the Music of Osibisa!
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Quick History of the Chevy Bel Air
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De Soto Automobiles – What Happened to the Icon?
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A Look At The Original Mixed Tape
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Check Out These Three “Coins in The Fountain”
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“633 Squadron” – All The Good Guys Die
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Farewell Moon Martin, The Underappreciated
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