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Classy wheels: Executive Choice Auto Rental owner Benny Spatafora, flanked by Sue Gatto and Claudia Gatto, will offer you a Mercedes for $114
Classy wheels: Executive Choice Auto Rental owner Benny Spatafora, flanked by Sue Gatto and Claudia Gatto, will offer you a Mercedes for $114

Classy wheels: Executive Choice Auto Rental owner Benny Spatafora, flanked by Sue Gatto and Claudia Gatto, will offer you a Mercedes for $114

Date6/16/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134219F
Wheeling and dealing: The Lord may not buy you a Mercedes Benz but you can rent yourself one from Executive Choice Auto Rentals
Wheeling and dealing: The Lord may not buy you a Mercedes Benz but you can rent yourself one from Executive Choice Auto Rentals
7/4/1984
New chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada is Rainer Lange-Mechlen, of Mercedes-Benz of Canada Ltd
New chairman of the Automobile Importers of Canada is Rainer Lange-Mechlen, of Mercedes-Benz of Canada Ltd
3/4/1977
Leading protest: In a drive to prove unfair pricing in Canada, Janis Mierins, retired Ottawa Mercedes dealer, went all the way to his native Latvia to buy a Lada
Leading protest: In a drive to prove unfair pricing in Canada, Janis Mierins, retired Ottawa Mercedes dealer, went all the way to his native Latvia to buy a Lada
1/13/1982
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
12/9/1987
Mini thrills: Looking to thrill an auto lover this Christmas? Nick Tara of Just Wheels suggests a model car. They're priced for all pocket books.
Mini thrills: Looking to thrill an auto lover this Christmas? Nick Tara of Just Wheels suggests a model car. They're priced for all pocket books.
12/4/1991
Whether lowly Ladas or megabuck Mercedes, they all head for the great auto equalizer
Whether lowly Ladas or megabuck Mercedes, they all head for the great auto equalizer
3/18/1988
Moving business, Chauffeur Stewart Conway opens the door on Jeff Brown, owner of Park Lane livery, the man who dreamed up a 22-foot boardroom on wheels in top photo.
Moving business, Chauffeur Stewart Conway opens the door on Jeff Brown, owner of Park Lane livery, the man who dreamed up a 22-foot boardroom on wheels in top photo.
11/14/1983
Big wheels: Bicycle manufacturer Joe Gardin, owner of Cambio Rino in Mississauga, watches as Giorgio Ferrali, from Toscanna, Italy, constructs a bicycle frame
Big wheels: Bicycle manufacturer Joe Gardin, owner of Cambio Rino in Mississauga, watches as Giorgio Ferrali, from Toscanna, Italy, constructs a bicycle frame
8/15/1984
Dazzling display: Helen Smagala, co-owner of Mokuba Fashion Ribon boutique is Queeen's Quay Terminal, unrolls some wheels of ribbon
Dazzling display: Helen Smagala, co-owner of Mokuba Fashion Ribon boutique is Queeen's Quay Terminal, unrolls some wheels of ribbon
12/7/1987
He currently owns an even dozen - four Cadillacs, three Rolls-Royces, two Mercedes, two Lincoln Continentals and a Packard
He currently owns an even dozen - four Cadillacs, three Rolls-Royces, two Mercedes, two Lincoln Continentals and a Packard
10/4/1982
Snow pleasures: Flanked by Susan Rovet, left, and Sue Fox, Councillor Mario Racco lofts a volleyball - to promote Vaughan's Winterfest 1993 on Sunday at Uplands Golf and Ski Centre
Snow pleasures: Flanked by Susan Rovet, left, and Sue Fox, Councillor Mario Racco lofts a volleyball - to promote Vaughan's Winterfest 1993 on Sunday at Uplands Golf and Ski Centre
1/13/1993
Snow pleasures: Flanked by Susan Rovet, left, and Sue Fox, Councillor Mario Racco lofts a volleyball -- to promote Vaughan's Winterfest 1993 on Sunday at Uplands Golf and Ski Centre
Snow pleasures: Flanked by Susan Rovet, left, and Sue Fox, Councillor Mario Racco lofts a volleyball -- to promote Vaughan's Winterfest 1993 on Sunday at Uplands Golf and Ski Centre
1/7/1993