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Flying ahead

We hate to mention the dreaded C word so early in the year, but the truth is the festive period will be upon us before we know it. Should you have a little hot rodder in your life, the burning question is what should you ask the fat man with the white beard and wearing a red suit to drop down the chimney for them?

Well, how about something sort of practical that makes light of transporting their tired bodies around a rod run or the pits at a drag race meet? Not convinced. Well, chuck in the fact it makes a great parts hauler for those parts you buy at a swap meet and does that sway your mind?

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