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RobertRyan

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Posted: 08/15/08 05:07am

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This was built in Adelaide in 1949. It is called the "Highway Palace", it has been restored. Strangely it never set a trend, maybe lack of suitable tow vehicles could have been the cause.

lat471

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Posted: 08/15/08 05:19am

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Wow! it looks like a gentelman's pub. Not a girlie fashion 5er.

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Chickie

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Posted: 08/15/08 05:25am

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Very nice, wish I could see it in person.

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Posted: 08/15/08 07:47am

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What a beautiful coach! The current owner provided a lot of "TLC" in the restoration process.

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Posted: 08/15/08 04:03pm

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Would love to see more pics

chili7

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Posted: 08/15/08 05:55pm

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That is a rolling piece of art! Simply beautiful!!

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Posted: 08/15/08 07:21pm

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I agree, more pictures.

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