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Amazing Facelift

1927 FORD TRACK ROADSTER

Like old houses, some hot rods may need a “facelift” to give the car a new look and appeal. That was the case with Bob Oney when he ran across this 1927 Ford Track Roadster (known as the Mutt Special) that was built and owned by his friend Ed Gromer with the help of Chris Staneck in 2008.

The car was sold in 2010 to Tom Gilchrist; he licensed it

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