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Truckers, car drivers spar in war of the wheels
Truckers, car drivers spar in war of the wheels

Truckers, car drivers spar in war of the wheels

Date11/6/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Truckers; car drivers spar in war of the wheels
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010256F
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New wheels
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