1931 Auburn at a classic car show, Gig Harbow, Washington. 6 Aug. 2016

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Harvey O. Stowe / Alamy Stock Photo

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GH9CAR

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43.8 MB (1.8 MB Compressed download)

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4961 x 3088 px | 42 x 26.1 cm | 16.5 x 10.3 inches | 300dpi

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6 August 2016

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1931 Auburn at a classic car show, Gig Harbow, Washington. 6 Aug. 2016

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