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Story February 19, 1954

Toledo Union Journal

Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio

What is this article about?

The Fifth Annual Sports Car and Boat Show, featuring promoter Tom Groff's rare Tucker automobile, will be held at Toledo's Civic Auditorium on Feb. 19-21, with displays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Groff has rejected offers up to $10,000 for his well-maintained Tucker.

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TOLEDO, O.--The Fifth Annual Sports Car and Boat Show, featured by the display of the fabulous Tucker automobile, is being brought to Toledo again this year by promoter Tom Groff of Detroit, one of the top auto collectors in the midwest area. The Sports Car show will be held at Toledo's Civic Auditorium Feb. 19, 20 and 21, with exhibits to be on display from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. Feature of the show will be the display of the revolutionary, rear-engine drive "Tucker" owned by Groff, who admits that the car would be for sale "for the right price." However, Groff has turned down offers ranging up to $10,000 for his Tucker model, one of the few still in top running condition in the country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Sports Car Show Boat Show Tucker Automobile Tom Groff Toledo Exhibition Auto Collector

What entities or persons were involved?

Tom Groff

Where did it happen?

Toledo's Civic Auditorium, Toledo, O.

Story Details

Key Persons

Tom Groff

Location

Toledo's Civic Auditorium, Toledo, O.

Event Date

Feb. 19, 20 And 21

Story Details

Promoter Tom Groff brings the Fifth Annual Sports Car and Boat Show to Toledo, featuring his rare, revolutionary rear-engine Tucker automobile on display. The event runs three days with hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Groff has declined sale offers up to $10,000 for the well-maintained car.

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