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Susan Koch: Summer conjures memories of my classic car-obsessed family
I’m a sucker for summertime parades. I love the classic cars featured in these annual events — such as the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible I recently spotted. It was Roman red with white sidewall tires, and it immediately brought up memories of my dad …