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Old 06-10-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Botnst View Post
Why does MPLS have a statue of Richard Nixon doing his famous arms-raised, peace sign thingie?

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PS My favorite was the dark green Benz. is that a factory color? If so, what is it it called? reminds me of the color a w124 that somebody who used to post regularly had in his sig line. If I remember correctly somebody smacked his car, totaling it. His name was something Hat. Mark Hat? Tom Hat? Whatever. I sure liked the color of his car, too. Maybe I'll do what somebody suggested elsewhere and get a paint roller. Great DIY project.
"Miracle on Ice"
That's a statue of Herb Brooks. Coach of the US Olympic hockey team in 1980. The big cold war game, US vs the Commies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_on_Ice

Brooks is a hockey legend and local hero (St. Paul, MN, ditto car show), died in a car accident about 4 yrs ago.

The green Merc is a 280se low grill. At least I think that was the model designation, no pics of the rear. Not sure if that's a factory color, but it looked to be unrestored. One of my favorite old Mercs.
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