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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
A long road trip today, to rescue this low mileage Series McRae. Looking forward to getting stuck into this!
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@Rich_ACL
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Colin McRae's 000/400 22B has been all over social media in recent weeks. We are privileged to announce that Appreciating Classics were the winning bidder on this very special car & it now lives with us. A truly special car, it felt very surreal collecting the car & driving it!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
9 months
Our latest garage find… Same owner since 1984!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now in the showroom! Honda RC30 - 78 Miles - UK Supplied - Unregistered
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 months
SOLD! Prior to any advertising, Prodrive #25 of 25 is now sold! We are pleased to report this particular car will be staying in the UK & joins a superb collection of other very special exotica including various Subaru's!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Now live on our website, a very rare and well presented Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Avon Edition….
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now live on our website is this stunning Chevette HS….
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
Last week we had a visit from Prodrive who arrived at our showroom in P25 #00 having driven from the Prodrive headquarters in Banbury. We could not resist getting a few cars out of our showroom for some pictures! Which would you take home?
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
With the Sierra Cosworth being the topic of the week... we have this lovely 35k mile example hitting the website this week.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Our very low mileage & original Impreza 22B is finally in the UK after its long journey from Japan.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Our stunning, Original, 11k Mile Subaru Impreza 22B is now in the showroom. Enjoy.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Our Mk2 Astra GTE 16v with just 25k miles & in extremely original condition is now sold. The car was never marketed as we had no intention of selling.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Our 13k mile Vauxhall Astra GSi headed to its new home today. A repeat customer who was super pleased with the car upon delivery. A car which we had no intention of selling, now part of a great collection.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 months
Unicorn items... A brand new set of Subaru Impreza 22B wheels now available on our website.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 years
A beautiful Yamaha FS1E ready to be delivered to the lucky new owner.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Customer collecting his lovely yellow Honda Integra DC2 after we dry ice blasted the underside. Lovely example of a very rare car!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Something a little bit special has arrived - coming to our website soon!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
This stunning Sierra Cosworth RS500 with 5k miles from new just sold for £530,000.00 plus fees! Stunning car.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
@LeeJone48825234 @lotuscars @vauxhall Hi Mike, please contact me directly. I know a customer has one based near us in Norfolk. I would be very happy to try & make this happen for you. Thanks, Rich. Appreciating Classics.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
One very happy customer! It is what we do best!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Another stunning Impreza 22B
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Customers 22B restoration is nearing completion….
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
8 months
#25 of 25 for the world is now in the showroom!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
11 months
Sold prior to any advertising. This beautiful Subaru Impreza 22B with just 16,533 miles has now left the showroom.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
Coming soon… A very special TVR Cerbera 4.5 Lightweight with great history, only 18k miles & finished in the stunning Spectraflair Silver.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
A customers R34 very nearly ready to leave the workshop after having had an underside refresh. Not a ‘Concours’ build but a nice useable example as requested. Everything stripped, refreshed, rebuilt. Underbody taken back to metal & done to look similar to factory finish.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
All of these ‘Appreciating Classics’ collected from our site this morning. Which one would you take if you could take just one?
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now live on our website….. Some Ford RS goodness in the way if this stunning Ford Sierra RS Cosworth.
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@Rich_ACL
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2 years
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
Another happy customer. Not a Concours build but a freshen up that can be used/enjoyed but presents well. We dry ice blasted the entire underside, stripped all running gear, vapour blasted, refurbished, zinc plated, powder coated, painted & rebuilt in a short period of time.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 months
Oh well hello 👀💙
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Did somebody say… #frontendfriday
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Another which did not make it to market. This is the second time we have been lucky enough to have this beautiful Nova Sport in our showroom, both times it has sold prior to advertising from a teaser picture!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
A throwback to 2015 when a customer bought all 6 of these low mileage Ford’s from us!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
8 months
Dry roads & sunshine meant final test miles in the restored Impreza 22B. The compliments & questions when out in a 22B are always fantastic 💙
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Now live on our website... An Evo 9 FQ360 MR HKS with just 18k miles from new.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Now live on our website is this Brooke Double R 400. 400bhp Supercharged 2.3L Cosworth engine. 510kg's. 784bhp per tonne! 1,754 miles from new. Only 15qty Brooke Double R's were ever produced & only this one was produced with the all aluminium body & the Supercharged engine.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Long day yesterday - but worth it to unearth this 25k mile Mk2 Astra GTE 16v with only 1 previous owner.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
9 months
A late #ThrowbackThurs - our 891 mile Focus RS 3 years ago
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Our 10k mile Megane R26R is now live on our website.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
A little look at the unregistered & unridden 1990 1100L after machine polishing & ceramic coating 😁😁💙💙
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Today we had this lovely Renault Clio Williams in the workshop for a service & general check over.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
8 months
Coming soon to our show room this previous concours winning Ford Escort RS Cosworth with just 12K miles from new!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Now live on our website, an exceptionally rare genuine Opel Manta 400. Early '2 slot grill' car, with just 36k miles & fantastic history / provenance. Splendid in every way.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 months
Now live on our website, this truly amazing Kimera Evo37 'Martini 7'. We will let the pictures do the talking.......
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
A couple of special Ford RS’s 😁
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
Beautiful Impreza P1 with just 35k miles from new & fantastic factory spec on its way to the new owner.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
9 months
Coming soon this lovely MK2 Focus RS, with only 7,473 Miles from new!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 years
Our 33k mile Capri 3.0S on display for the Ford Capri 50th anniversary celebration at Ford Dunton R&D premises.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Well that did not take long
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
8 months
A recently completed Impreza 22B restoration!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Coming soon... A Honda Civic Type R Premier Edition with 54k miles, two owners & great service history.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
11 months
Another Iconic Japanese performance car of the 90’s in for some repairs & then a dry ice blast of the entire underside 👌❤️
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Our Evo 5 build is now in colour 💛
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
A final clean yesterday before contactless enclosed delivery today. 3k miles, freshly detailed top & bottom, fresh cambelt service & one very happy new owner!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
7 months
Another sold prior to any advertising. This fantastic Tommi Makinen Edition with just 27k miles from new! Superb unrestored example from top to bottom.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Front end Friday.... Lets see them! Numbers 3315 & 3316 meet again at Appreciating Classics.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 years
Appreciating Classics unearths a 270 mile Impreza 22B!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Todays purchase - Whats better than having a mega low mileage 22B in the showroom? Have two low mileage 22B’s of course 😇😁
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
11 months
A sneak peek at our most recent purchase. Full details coming soon. 26k miles One previous owner Full Ford history
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Coming soon... An immaculate Mk2 Focus RS. 5k miles, genuine one owner car & original paint throughout. Mountune MR420 pack with lovely history.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Our immaculate, one owner, 2,940 mile Focus RS is now live on our website.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Coming soon.... An Impreza 22B which has had over £100,000.00 lavished on it with @_RCMS having been restored with a huge amount of new old stock parts.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Our 891 mile Mk1 Focus RS is now live on our website!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Morning pre Christmas delivery to the new owner today…. Full spec, Ultimate Green Focus RS with just 6k miles from new! Totally original & beautiful condition!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Looking forward to seeing the @prodrive P25 in the flesh & we were lucky enough to secure #25 as soon as Prodrive starting teasing the car & its release, so expect lots of info & promo from ourselves upon delivery. 😁💙
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
11 months
Thanks to our partners over at @jmimportsstore We spotted this low mileage Grade 4.5 Tommi Makinen Edition coming up for sale in Japan. JM took care of inspection & shipping as usual for us & we look forward to prepping this car to our usual high standards.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Another 22B restoration nearing completion in our workshop & a little trip over to APT - Automotive Performance Tuning for wheel alignment.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Refresh complete on this customers Impreza P1 & delivered back to the owner today 😁💙
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now live on our website, this sensational 13k Mile, E46 M3 Manual, in Phoenix Yellow with Kiwi Leather….
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
New live on our website, the Focus RS500 with just 5,448 miles from new!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now in the showroom. Focus RS500 - Full Spec Car - 4k Miles - One Owner - Full Annual Ford History! Very rare to find one which ticks every box such as this one!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Another Impreza 22B leaving us this evening, after being sold prior to advertising. A very nice & honest example with lots of Subaru service history in Japan & history since being in the UK, with 49k miles.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Coming to our website soon. One of the 25 Prodrive P25’s! Having experienced the P25 Prototype first hand at Millbrook, having spent time with the car, the designers & the engineers, we can tell you the P25 is an incredible car. Do not miss out!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
9 months
Now live on our website is this stunning Subaru Impreza S204 with just 7,475 miles from new. A true collector grade example!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now live on the website. Nissan Skyline R34 GTR V Spec II - 11K Miles - Collectors Grade Example. Stunning throughout & freshly serviced & detailed.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Another happy customer who snapped up the 22k like FQ360 MR HKS immediately. Customer placed a deposit, came to view the car, was delighted with it & collected it yesterday. A fantastic example top to bottom.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Now in our showroom. A very rare VW Golf GTi Adidas with just 32k miles.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now in our showroom. A fully restored Impreza 22B, which has had over £100,000.00 spent at Roger Clark Motorsport. The list of new parts used on this car is huge.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Now on our website, a stunning UK Ralliart Evo Tommi Makinen SCP, fully restored top to bottom. Ready to show - undoubtedly the best example on the market.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
8 months
900ps R34 GTR collected from ourselves by our partners at JM-Imports after we have completed an underside refresh - now getting more upgrades. Beast of a car!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Now live on our website, this beautifully restored Ford Capri RS3100.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Coming soon…… Focus RS500 with 5k miles.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
Lucky new owner taking delivery of this stunning Sierra RS Cosworth from us. Another one in to a lovely collection.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Our E92 M3 is now live on our website. Manual transmission, low miles, great history & spec - what more could you want?
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
After we posted our 35k mile Sierra Cosworth yesterday, we received many calls & messages from serious individuals. We are pleased to say the car is now reserved by an RS enthusiast. Appreciating Classics finding good homes for good cars.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 years
A walkaround the underside of our stunning 2,873 mile Escort RS Cosworth.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
5 years
Here is one which sold prior to being advertised. A very rare Mk3 Golf GTi 16v Anniversary with just 10k miles!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Into the workshop for assessment…..
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
2 years
And the result is in! The Princess Diana Ford Escort RS Turbo! £650,000.00 plus fees. A long battle on the bidding but here is the tail end of the auction for all to see.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
The 6k mile Mk2 Focus RS (reserved already) at Ford today for the cambelt service to retain the Ford service history.
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
3 years
Today’s purchase, looks great on the back of the van in our opinion 😁
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@Rich_ACL
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6 years
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
If you know - you know! Two unicorns together. An immaculate genuine Nismo 400R and an immaculate Impreza 22B!
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
4 years
Not a bad evening view 😁
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@Rich_ACL
AppreciatingClassics
1 year
Another one coming along nicely 😁💙
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