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FORT JENNINGS – As cars go, it wasn’t in the best shape when he bought it.

LIMA – You can expect two things from Mike Lane when it comes to his two-toned silver and charcoal colored 1979 Pontiac Tran Am.

Almost everyone who owns a classic car has a story to tell about how they came across the vehicle or why it is special to them. Sharing these stories with our readers each Saturday is what the Real Wheals feature is all about. It provides an avenue for people to let others know why their car or truck is special. Today, we look back at 2023 and share our favorites.

LIMA – At age 73, Brian Ulrey is legally blind.

LIMA – If James Johnson had any doubts about whether he made the right decision in purchasing a 1968 Camaro, they didn’t last long.

LIMA – A few years ago, Steve Hawkey took a count of all the cars he has owned and restored.

LIMA – The third generation of Abrams tanks currently being produced in Lima have been called “a beast the enemy doesn’t want to mess with.”

BENTON RIDGE – After listening to the stories from his father and father-in-law about the cars they’ve owned in the past, Tom Fields was determined not to make the same mistake.

McCOMB – If you’re looking to restore a classic car, you better have the time.

LIMA – Lionel Deslandes doesn’t miss much when he’s driving. He not only keeps his eyes on the road, but notices what is happening on the sides of the road, too.