Photos From The Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

"Brian Silvestro" (BrianSilvestro) 05/31/2015 at 19:16 • Filed to: concours d'elegance, greenwich, greenwich concours d'elegance, greenwich concours, cars and coffee, caffeine and carburetors, car shows

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The Greenwich Concours d’Elegance is an event that happens once a year in Connecticut. It seems as if every car enthusiast in the northeast makes the pilgrimage to see and bid on many wonderful vehicles. This makes for a very large and extravagant event. It also makes for a neat !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Thankfully, the rain held up for much of the morning, and a great time was had by all.

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Supercharged-V8-Jag > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 19:44

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Winner, IMO

SlickMcRick > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 19:45

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How much was he selling his sketches for?

Brian Silvestro > Supercharged-V8-Jag 05/31/2015 at 19:46

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DB4 Zagato takes that one for me

Brian Silvestro > SlickMcRick 05/31/2015 at 19:47

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I didn’t ask. Probably a reasonably large amount of money.

desertdog5051 > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 19:48

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Outstanding dump, Brian. Thanks so much.

What is this one?

(Flickr page was outrageously good)

Brian Silvestro > desertdog5051 05/31/2015 at 19:52

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Thank you !

That car is a 1955 Siata 300BC Sports Barchetta. It is amazing.

TheJWT > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 19:54

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Damn... I need to stay in NY for a few extra weeks next year and go there

Brian Silvestro > TheJWT 05/31/2015 at 19:55

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yeah best show of the year by far it’s a must go

Sir HoonsAlot > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:29

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I’ll take the Cosmo, please

humz > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:30

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Really great pictures of some really great cars. Thanks for sharing these!!

Porschebago Redux, formerly Mini Mid-life Crisis > desertdog5051 05/31/2015 at 20:32

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That is literally a little red barchetta from a better vanished time. Word is that the guy’s uncle kept it preserved for him for over fifty years, and he would drive it only once a week.

thancr > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:37

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A convertible Volvo that I’ve never seen before? I must know more!

Eljefe6394 > Supercharged-V8-Jag 05/31/2015 at 20:39

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Makes me think inappropriate thoughts.

Brian Silvestro > humz 05/31/2015 at 20:40

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You’re welcome!

ICwater > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:47

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beautiful

MM54 > Porschebago Redux, formerly Mini Mid-life Crisis 05/31/2015 at 20:47

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To keep it as new has been his dearest dream!

RedPir8Roberts > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:49

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Many Miuras seem to sit very low in the back; this looks to have lots of negative camber also. Too much weight from the engine for the suspension design, or springs that should be replaced? Or are they set up that way on purpose? With those size wheels and tires, it almost looks like it would rub if they were vertical. Whatever, gorgeous car. Can’t tell if it’s yellow or green on my screen. God I wish I knew someone who had one or could pay somebody to let me drive one for a few hours. Even if it were in roads snaking through the bulldozer-clogged tunnels of Italy.

Brian Silvestro > RedPir8Roberts 05/31/2015 at 20:50

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I’d assume it’s stock, and since so many are still like that, it must really not be a problem for the car. Either way, it gives the car such a great look. Fantastic piece of machinery all around.

jkm7680 > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:52

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Now I want to see how that turned out once it’s finished.

Sir HoonsAlot > Sir HoonsAlot 05/31/2015 at 20:53

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*Scratch that. I went through the full album and I found the one I want

Jason Adrian > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:54

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Got rained on soon after I got there today :(

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:55

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cool

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 05/31/2015 at 20:55

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probably already framed in some guy’s office

Brian Silvestro > Jason Adrian 05/31/2015 at 20:56

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I did hear most of the cars left because of the incoming storms, I left around 11:30 - 12

Mark Jacob > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 20:56

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You now owe me a new pair of pants.

Brian Silvestro > saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars 05/31/2015 at 20:56

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neat

Brian Silvestro > Mark Jacob 05/31/2015 at 20:57

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sorry but too sexy not to share

DoglegFirst > Sir HoonsAlot 05/31/2015 at 21:00

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Yes. Esprit is the correct answer.

EDIT: Actually, so is Eumos Cosmo.

interrogator-chaplain > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:01

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HNNNNNNGGGGGHHHHH

jcn-txct > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:02

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For a car related event; a pretty relaxed and civilized event, not a tube top, beer cozy, or truck with over sized off road tires to be seen.

Sir HoonsAlot > DoglegFirst 05/31/2015 at 21:02

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Maybe they won’t notice both missing

Capt. Janeway's Imaginary Cat > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:04

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You would think one of the most beautiful designs of the 60’s would be a Ferrari but for me it’s an Italian design but on a British car. It is one of my favorite car design of all.

dkpjester > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:06

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Gated Manual > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:06

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Stunning.

desertdog5051 > Porschebago Redux, formerly Mini Mid-life Crisis 05/31/2015 at 21:09

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Fascinating story. I know nothing of that brand. Thanks.

Goofnik > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:11

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There’s a few A110s in the area (from Oct. 2014)...

interrogator-chaplain > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:11

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What is this? Looks like a Volvo, and too small to be a Ferrari 166.

John Dyste > thancr 05/31/2015 at 21:13

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Volvo p1900 Fiberglass car. Maybe 70 made in the 50s.

signinsrlame > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:15

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mind officially blown

Toyota Sucks Lots Of Sausages > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:19

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Renault R8 Gordini from 1966 > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:19

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*foams at the mouth* dat saaaaaaab................

ThatbastardKurtis > Supercharged-V8-Jag 05/31/2015 at 21:20

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Is it me or does it look hunkered down in the rear?

Brian Silvestro > Toyota Sucks Lots Of Sausages 05/31/2015 at 21:20

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the stepnose is my personal favorite car, period. So yeah, accurate representation

Brian Silvestro > interrogator-chaplain 05/31/2015 at 21:21

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1955 Siata Barchetta 300SC I believe

Brian Silvestro > Goofnik 05/31/2015 at 21:23

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I took these pics at Caffeine and Carburetor New Canaan events this year. They are just lovely.

Brian Silvestro > dkpjester 05/31/2015 at 21:24

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Wow best comment

Brian Silvestro > jcn-txct 05/31/2015 at 21:26

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I know I was very satisfied with the lack of bro trucks and chromed out supercharged muscle cars in attendance.

Brian Silvestro > Capt. Janeway's Imaginary Cat 05/31/2015 at 21:27

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Yeah when people say 60’s design, Italian always comes to mind first, but then you turn and see this piece of art on the grass.

r31ya > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:35

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Open top to facilitate queen of heart’s big head?

Uncle Bob > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:36

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Oh hey it’s only THE MOST IMPORTANT ROAD CAR EVER MADE IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE

Goofnik > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:37

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I won’t be going again until May 2016 (Waveny?) more than likely. I heart A110s.

Kylemaro > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:38

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dat ass

Fred von Halem > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:38

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I can’t believe I missed this again.

dkpjester > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:38

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As I posted it I thought, “I hope this guy doesn’t get mad about me ruining his beautiful photo.”

KremerK3 > Gated Manual 05/31/2015 at 21:38

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Saw one of these for sale recently, really wished i had $100k burning a hole in my pocket.

Uncle Bob > RedPir8Roberts 05/31/2015 at 21:39

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It’s probably stock. Lamborghini just didn’t know what they were doing yet because they were a pretty new car company and they had no experience building high-output mid-engine super cars because nobody had ever done it!

This car has its share of design flaws. But don’t care, it’s still the coolest and most important road car ever. Some people credit Mercedes for creating the first supercar but I disagree. It’s Lamborghini that set the template. Sleek cab-forward mid-engine sports cars are what everyone instantly recognizes as a supercar, including people who don’t know anything about cars.

JD2112 > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:41

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Suddenly I feel like listening to Rush

Brian Silvestro > r31ya 05/31/2015 at 21:44

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yes

Brian Silvestro > Uncle Bob 05/31/2015 at 21:45

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just cruisn’ along nothin’ to see here

Brian Silvestro > Goofnik 05/31/2015 at 21:46

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I find it weird that some people don’t heart A110s.

Brian Silvestro > Fred von Halem 05/31/2015 at 21:47

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I was *this* close to not going but then decided, fuck it! I’ll go why not.

Glad I did.

pwschuh > thancr 05/31/2015 at 21:47

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P1900. Pretty rare. Fiberglass body. Other than that, not much to recommend it. A failed design experiment by Volvo. Only a few dozen made. Underpowered and flexy. Not what you really want in a sporting car.

Brian Silvestro > dkpjester 05/31/2015 at 21:47

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Thanks, and no, if someone modifying my photo equates to hilarity like this, I’m perfectly okay with it. So funny

FlimFlamMan > Porschebago Redux, formerly Mini Mid-life Crisis 05/31/2015 at 21:48

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Rush! Love that tune.

Maxxuman > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:49

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Damn, I wish I knew this was on today! Must make a note for next year.

Brian Silvestro > Maxxuman 05/31/2015 at 21:50

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I make a calendar of all automotive events happening in the northeast throughout the year, it’s very helpful.

Chasaboo > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:50

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I’m kind of glad that cars today look like crap, it makes you appreciate the older cars that much more.

Maxxuman > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:50

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I like that he’s got a Big Daddy Ed Roth style of t-shirt on, with a Road Runner by the looks of it.

Goofnik > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:51

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Maybe because the Dinos are near them? Or DBR2s?

Brian Silvestro > Chasaboo 05/31/2015 at 21:52

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I could not agree more with this comment.

Brian Silvestro > Maxxuman 05/31/2015 at 21:52

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Yeah I glanced at the shirt, probably one of the only muscle cars there!

KylesPerGallon > SlickMcRick 05/31/2015 at 21:53

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There was another guy there doing sketches as well.

This one was $150 iirc for a pencil drawing, he had a (roughly) 8.5/11” canvas print on a frame of a sick LeMans racer for like $500. I mean if you have the money they’re definitely worth it.

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Valensiakol > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:53

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This is mine!

Brian Silvestro > Goofnik 05/31/2015 at 21:53

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You make a compelling argument.

interrogator-chaplain > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:54

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Thanks!

KylesPerGallon > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 21:57

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Guy said he had it restored in Scottsdale because he bought it at auction there. The judges were grilling him over the restorations.

Brian Silvestro > KylesPerGallon 05/31/2015 at 21:59

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Interesting. The originality of the SVs is hugely important I’m sure. Did the results come out today? I didn’t stick around long enough to find out who won.

thebigbossyboss > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:02

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Man. A lime green muria? Wow.

Brian Silvestro > thebigbossyboss 05/31/2015 at 22:03

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It was an SV too!!!

Andrew T. Maness > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:07

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Great photos Brian, so many cool Jaguars in attendance!

Brian Silvestro > Andrew T. Maness 05/31/2015 at 22:07

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Thanks!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:12

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Great photos - congrats on the front page!

Maxxuman > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:12

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What are your sources for the info?

Valensiakol > Valensiakol 05/31/2015 at 22:12

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@BrianSilvestro it’s not actually mine, I was just dreaming a bit. :P

I doubt you’ll want to be following me, I only have a Mazda3. :(

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/31/2015 at 22:13

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Thanks!

Brian Silvestro > Maxxuman 05/31/2015 at 22:14

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I just do a bunch of exploring on the internet, stumble upon stuff, or people tell me what’s going on. The info doesn’t come from any one place.

Maxxuman > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:14

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Judging from the stickers on his work table he’s big on the muscle car stuff.

McPherson > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:14

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Excellent photos, thanks. A beautiful way to end the evening.

Brian Silvestro > McPherson 05/31/2015 at 22:15

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Thank you!

55_mercury > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:40

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I was diggin the checker cab in the title photo much more than that puke green thing pictured in front .

v8corvairpickup > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:47

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Great photos! I’ll take that Checker!

Brian Silvestro > v8corvairpickup 05/31/2015 at 22:53

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Thanks!

TractionControlOff > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 22:55

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Great times!

Brian Silvestro > TractionControlOff 05/31/2015 at 22:57

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I didn’t go to that one dealership a few blocks away because I am an idiot. Great Pictures!

Nauraushaun > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 23:10

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Oh god, this car. It’s so Japanese. It’s right from when the Japanese started to make good cars. It’s a rotary, it’s distinctive, it’s perfect.

Tom > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 23:11

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I had the honor of being invited to this one year. My college had a supermileage car they wanted to display. I was snobby enough to turn them down.

Okay I actually had to turn them down due to a sponsor conflict. You gotta promise sponsors first dibs on any marketing value for a project like that one.

Ladymopar > Sir HoonsAlot 05/31/2015 at 23:13

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Pretty darn cool :)

Oops I crapped my pants > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 23:15

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Ahh, I love the lead photo with the Crimson Red 40th Anniversary Mustang GT Convertible in the background. 4558 were built in that color. I have one in my garage.

Ladymopar > Valensiakol 05/31/2015 at 23:16

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I’ll fight ya for it :)

Ladymopar > Brian Silvestro 05/31/2015 at 23:16

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This one is all mine!!!!!!!