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Notes From the DFW Toy Run

I attended the annual DFW Toy Run with members of the local Ferrari, Lotus, Porsche, and Italian car clubs as well as a few Saabs and Bimmers. This event grew from 35 cars last year to over 80 cars this year and with each car bringing toys and / or donations for a local children's charity, much good comes with this little run. Here are a few photos I grabbed from the event:


Lots of Porsches, including this '89 Speedster.


Some vintage and Japanese metal, a RUF, and a brick.


An old Lancia, more Porsches, and some Italian stuff.


A subtle Lamborghini.

I think I can lose him.


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