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Salvage yard adds Chrysler 300s, Eldorados, other ’50s treasures

raustin | April 17, 2013
This gold-and-white De Soto Adventurer two-door hardtop was one of many desirable 1950s cars in the 250-car stash acquired by French Lake Auto Parts (FLAP) in Annandale, Minn. This example is not the only Adventurer that was purchased by FLAP.

A 250-vehicle collection has landed in a Minnesota salvage yard, featuring everything from a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham to a 1956 De Soto Adventurer. More »

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Manthey Salvage makes room for old iron worth saving

raustin | October 16, 2012
The caretaker of the Nash and other old iron at the yard is Bob Dziewror, who manages the vintage inventory.

Story and photos by Ron Kowalke Hands-on-type old car hobbyists know the value of having good neighbors; those next door who understand, or at least tolerate, an occasional parts car in the driveway and hammering and grinding noises coming from … More »

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