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RPM Foundation

It’s the topic of our times, an ongoing discussion that involves some handwringing and gnashing of teeth: Who will care for our more than 120 years of automotive heritage, as the world of personal transportation evolves into forms we can’t yet conceive? Since the turn of this century, there have been groups and individuals who have stepped up to offer solutions and support for new generations of automotive technicians and preservationists. The RPM Foundation, now in its 15th year and enjoying enhanced assistance from numerous motoring institution allies, is an organization that is at the forefront of the push to ensure a secure outlook for the old-car hobby.

RPM Foundation — its name short for “Restoration. Preservation. Mentor-ship.”

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