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John Wroe’s 1930 FORD wins 2019 Concours d’ Elegance

Staff Writer - September 30, 2019

John Wroe Winner Cars Division at the CBA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE poses with the number one trophy and his car at the CBA CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE...

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