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1970s Luxury and Muscle

Classic cars and their owners are featured in RADICAL RESTORATION, a look at the work that is required to restore, renew, and rejuvenate vehicles that are remnants of the past. Every car has a story, and every owner has their own reason for wanting to restore them. RADICAL RESTORATION showcases the work it takes to preserve and modify vehicles that have historical or sentimental value.

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1970s Luxury and Muscle

Season 1 Episode 3 | 29m 7s | CC

The 70’s were notorious for both muscle cars and luxury cars. In this episode, for the luxury, we look at a Lincoln Continental and a Buick Riviera. For the muscle, we check out a Dodge Charger. Then later, we see how a 1965 Divco delivery truck is given a new lease on life.

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Made possible in part by: Cre-Oil, Manufactured by R.H. Downing; Retirement Miramichi; Rakabot; Joe’s Hand Cleaner, Manufactured by Kleen Products; Tire-Tag; Nutrafarms, Inc.; Hagerty Insurance

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