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The Stunt Double: A nicely restored 1964 Buick Skylark convertible stands in for a star car

You may have noticed a special cover for this issue of Hemmings Motor News: actor Ralph Macchio, with a certain 1964 Buick Skylark convertible. And, since you’re here, we’ll assume that you may have seen his most gearhead-centric film, My Cousin Vinny, a great story that hinges on production details and features of a certain 1964 Buick Skylark convertible.

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