September 2003 Street Rods

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1970 Jaguar XKE

For 22 years Daniel McMahon was relentless in his endeavor to restore his yellow and rusted 1970 Jaguar XKE. Today, it is majestic in statue.

The sleek yet shapely body is steel gray in color with jump-out-at-you red rimmed wheels. This Street Rod is mostly stock with a 4.2 300 horse power motor, 4-speed transmission and an ANSA exhaust system. Dan has customized the body by removing both front and back bumpers. He also flared the rear fenders to accommodate wider tires.

Dan and his wife enjoy going to Cruise Nights and Car Shows. This show-stopper Jag won 1st place in the British Car Division, at Hildene in Vermont, on Fathers Day , June 2003. Dan has earned the right to just drive and enjoy his restored Jag. That is exactly what he does and he does it with reserved pride.

1970 Mustang Mach I

Tom Paolini originally ordered this 1970 Ford Mustang March 1 directly from the factory when he was 16 years old. He sold it six months later, and, as luck would have it, the car came back into his life at an auto show in 2002. It was not for sale, but Tom got around that and bought the car back. It carried a lot of sentimental value for him. He puts it to good use, and it is a great car for shows.

This Mustang Mach I has a 351 4V Cleveland motor, 4-speed transmission, traction-lok rear end and standard dual exhaust. The exterior color is Grabber Blue, and the interior is original black. The car is all-original.

Tom has been interested in Street Rods for 29 years and also owns a '66 Shelby Mustang.