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ID90727
Title of ArticleCar collection tells great stories
NotesJBS Collection; Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance Automobile Collector of the Year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLaura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr.
DateJul 15, 2023
PageB5
SubjectsAutomobiles, Restoration of


ID90353
Title of ArticleBashor Children's Home hosting first auto show today
NotesCars and Motorcycles for a Cause Auto Show
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJun 24, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsBashor Children’s Home, Automobiles, Volunteer Work


ID80673
Title of Article'No telling when this will stop'
NotesInflation; Traveling
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGas station sign showing price of gas
DateJun 09, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsGasoline Prices, Automobiles


ID74098
Title of ArticleOn the hook
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAutomobiles in a lot
DateSep 03, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsTowing Companies, Towing Prices, Elkhart Board of Public Safety


ID68077
Title of ArticleDog found, stolen vehicle still missing
NotesTheft
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJerry Wallace and dog, Jay
DateFeb 02, 2021
PageA1, A6
SubjectsPets, Automobiles


ID68081
Title of ArticleMan devastated after car with dog inside stolen
NotesStolen car; stolen dog
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDachshund, Jay; Man walking to black Cadillac
DateJan 29, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsPets, Automobiles


ID65920
Title of ArticleGoshen buys first electric vehicle
NotesElectric Cars, Goshen Central Garage
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTesla Model 3
DateOctober 4, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsCity of Goshen, Goshen City Council, Automobiles


ID65027
Title of ArticleCars tell the story of Elkhart's history in new museum talk
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill Firstenberger; Elcar; Factory workers at Elcar; 1916 Elcar
DateJanuary 21, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart County Heritage Trail, Automobiles – History


ID64450
Title of ArticleBristol Library celebrates new addition
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJocelyn Villargomez, Amarion Villargomez; Nathan Powell; Participants of the cruise-in
DateSeptember 23, 2018
PageA3
SubjectsLittle Big Idea Grant, Bristol Public Library, Automobiles


ID64190
Title of ArticleHistory on Wheels exhibit comes to Elkhart County
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBailey Freese; Sydney Freese and George Freese
DateJuly 1, 2018
PageA3
SubjectsAutomobiles – History, Automobile Industry, Indiana, Ruthmere


ID63885
Title of ArticleNew business highlights classic cars
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJustin Rockenbaugh and Dave Gieger
DateMay 6, 2018
PageD1
SubjectsRock Solid Motorsports, Automobiles


ID63720
Title of ArticleAppealing to motorheads of all ages
Notes14th Annual Race-A-Rama
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption3 photos of race cars on display
DateApril 7, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsConcord Mall, Automobiles


ID62176
Title of ArticleHorsepower, chrome and a love of cars
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCars on Main Street; Members of the Elkhart Fire Department Color Guard; demonstrating flag folding procedure; spectators; a car owners polishes his vehicle; Career Center students dismantle and reass
DateJuly 17, 2017
PageB5
SubjectsGateway Mile Auto Fest, Automobiles


ID62132
Title of ArticleRuthmere's Drive-in Friday attracts cool rides
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionVehicles on display; Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish perform during the Ruthmere Drive-In event
DateJuly 3, 2017
PageA1
SubjectsRuthmere Museum, Automobiles


ID61765
Title of ArticleElkhart once a producer of cars in the early 1900s
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption1916 Elcar Series 30-35 Model A; Patrick McGuire
DateApril 23, 2017
PageEC2
SubjectsCrow – Elkhart Automobiles, Elcar (Automobile), Automobiles – History


ID61658
Title of ArticleCorvette club collects items for veterans home
NotesElkhart Vette Set
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Elkhart Vette Set
DateApril 2, 2017
PageA3
SubjectsAutomobiles, Fund Raising


ID61413
Title of ArticleFree, fast and fun
NotesKevin Masters
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKevin Masters and student; 2 students work on door of dragster
DateFebruary 26, 2017
PageA1, A6
SubjectsAutomobiles, Teachers


ID60805
Title of ArticleLuxury on 4 wheels: Jack B. Smith Jr.'s has display at Notre Dame
NotesJohn B. Smith Jr.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 photos of 1934 Auburn 1250 V12 Salon Cabriolet
DateOctober 15, 2016
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGaska, Zigmont, Snite Museum of Art, Automobiles, Restoration of, Automobiles


ID60340
Title of ArticleClassic cars, cruising downtown
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLori and Todd Knight at Auto Fest; Mike Hahn, Tom Buday and John Drummond; National Guard Ceremony
DateJuly 15, 2016
PageA1, A3
SubjectsGateway Mile Auto Fest, Automobiles


ID59072
Title of ArticleMotorists will soon have 3 new tire and service options
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionContractor power washing exterior of Star Tire and Brake; Map of new tires stores; Construction of Belle Tire
DateNovember 18, 2015
PageA1, A2
SubjectsAutomobiles


ID58777
Title of ArticleElkhart car shines at Pebble Beach
NotesJack Boyd Smith Jr.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption1934 Packard Convertible Victoria
DateSeptember 18, 2015
PageC1
SubjectsAutomobiles, Awards


ID58717
Title of ArticleWe dug the Bug
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCarl Hubbell and Scott Miller; Rocky Miller
DateSeptember 5, 2015
PageA1
SubjectsFirst Fridays (Goshen), Automobiles


ID58707
Title of ArticleBug on over to Goshen Friday for VolksFest
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateSeptember 3, 2015
PageC1
SubjectsFirst Fridays (Goshen), Automobiles


ID58076
Title of ArticleInaugural Gateway Mile Auto Fest rolls into downtown
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHood ornament of 1953 Oldsmobile S88; Scott Patanelli taking photo of 1932 Auburn Speedster
DateJuly 19, 2015
PageA1, A7
SubjectsGateway Mile Auto Fest, Automobiles


ID57995
Title of ArticleReliving old memories
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption1956 Ford pickup on Main St; Larry Sarver
DateJuly 4, 2015
PageA1, A2
SubjectsCruising, First Fridays (Goshen), Automobiles


ID55102
Title of ArticleWhat happened to the electric car?
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTed Barnes in electric car
DateOctober 16, 2014
PageA1, A2
SubjectsElectric Motors Corp., Economy, Automobiles


ID54356
Title of ArticleCar dealership will sell luxury vehicles
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateMay 30, 2014
PageA3
SubjectsToy Barn of Goshen, Automobiles, Automobile Dealers


ID54163
Title of ArticleA shiny new showroom
Notes2525 Bypass Road, Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Andrew Schroeder
DateMay 1, 2014
PageC1
SubjectsZeigler Ford, Harold, Automobiles


ID52369
Title of ArticleFirst Fridays Cruisin' Reunion brings memories roaring back
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of event
DateJuly 6, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsFirst Fridays (Goshen), Cruising, Automobiles


ID52359
Title of ArticleCruisin' returns to Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateJuly 4, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsCruising, First Fridays (Goshen), Automobiles


ID50929
Title of ArticleLocal GM dealers like look, but not trade-offs, of redesign
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Tom Naquin showroom
DateOctober 14, 2012
PageD1, D3
SubjectsGeneral Neighborhood Renewal Plan, Automobiles


ID50511
Title of ArticleSolar cars have plenty of fuel
NotesAmerican Solar Challenge race, passing through Elk. Co.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of MIT solar car race team
DateJuly 19, 2012
PageC1
SubjectsSolar Energy, Automobiles


ID50392
Title of ArticleCruise-ins give local car buffs a chance to show off and chat
NotesContains list of cruise-in locations and dates
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Dan Closser
DateJune 25, 2012
PageA3, A5
SubjectsCruising, Automobiles


ID48698
Title of ArticleVintage gas pumps, cars live on at man's workshop
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Lovejoy
DateJune 12, 2011
PageA3
SubjectsLovejoy, Deirdre, Gas Stations, Automobiles


ID43065
Title of ArticleA man and his machine
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of car & owner
DateOctober 5, 2009
PageC1
SubjectsSmith, George, Automobiles, Restoration of, Antique and Classic Vehicles


ID40312
Title of ArticleHearse creating quite a buzz in Elkhart
Notes1939 Packard Eight hearse
Sourcethe PAPER
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture CaptionPhoto of restored auto
DateSeptember 09, 2008
History #1657
Page1
SubjectsWaterman Westbrook Clouse Funeral Home, Funeral homes, Automobiles, Restoration of


ID39052
Title of ArticleWhat's old is new again
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of restored hearse
DateSeptember 3, 2008
PageA3
SubjectsAutomobiles, Restoration of, Waterman Westbrook Clouse Funeral Home, Elkhart City Sesquicentennial (2008)


ID21435
Title of ArticleVintage donation
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of RV
DateSeptember 14, 2006
PageC1
SubjectsRV/MH Hall of Fame, Automobiles – History


ID94217
Title of ArticleHummer's task: Become trendy, but stay tough
NotesAM General - Automotive News envelope
SourceAutomotive News
LocationElkhart Truth Collection - Business Clippings
Picture CaptionMike DiGiovanni; Hummer H2; Hummer H2 advertisement
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 08, 2002
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94220
Title of ArticleH2 making its mark. Ads ready to go
NotesAM General (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHummer H2
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 02, 2002
PageC1
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94221
Title of ArticleH2 making its mark. Area dealer
NotesAM General (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 02, 2002
PageC1
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94219
Title of ArticleHummer keeps on rolling
NotesAM General (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHummer H2
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 01, 2002
PageA1, A8
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94218
Title of ArticleHummer suit puts jobs in jeopardy
NotesAM General (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHummer
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 24, 2002
PageA1, A8
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94216
Title of ArticleA Hummer of a debut
NotesAM General - Automotive News envelope
SourceAutomotive News
LocationElkhart Truth Collection - Business Clippings
Picture Caption2003 Hummer H2
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 24, 2001
Page6
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID88317
Title of ArticleOfficial sees need for county wheel tax
NotesTaxes (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateDec 01, 2001
PageA3, A4
SubjectsTaxes, Wheel, Taxation, Automobiles, Politics and Government


ID94223
Title of ArticleIndustry anticipates increase in demand for military vehicles
SourceAutomotive News
LocationElkhart Truth Collection - Business Clippings
Picture CaptionChevrolet Silverado
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateSep 24, 2001
Page14
SubjectsGeneral Motors, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID94222
Title of ArticleHummer production remains steady
NotesAM General (2000s) envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateSep 23, 2001
SubjectsAM General, Automobile Industry, Automobiles


ID695
Title of ArticleElcar officially a classic
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhotos fo Elcar
DateSeptember 8, 2001
PageA1, A8
SubjectsEl Faro, S. Ray Miller Auto Museum, Automobile Industry, Indiana, Automobiles – History


ID445
Title of ArticleCars from our past
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of Pratt automobiles
DateSeptember 26, 2000
PageA1, A10
SubjectsAutomobile Industry, Indiana, Elcar, Pratt Automobile, S. Ray Miller Auto Museum


ID80331
Title of Article1,500 jobs coming to Mishawaka for new SUV: Officials expect full production to be under way by 2003
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJan 09, 2000
SubjectsAM General, Automobiles, Automobile Industry, Employment