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1932 Plymouth PB Coupe

hen stepping into the world of hot rodding there are plenty of exits to follow off the interstate depending on what styles and marques grab your attention. Many times, this influence follows you from an early age, blazing a path to the promised land and never letting you go. Such is the case for Paul Barber of Milton, Ontario, Canada, who spent plenty of time growing up as a helper at his dad’s auto parts store surrounded by plenty of hot rods, customs, and muscle cars as well as their owners. With a family dedicated to Chrysler products, it’s no wonder that he followed suit through the decades with his latest efforts, a ’32 Plymouth PB coupe, laid out across

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