An Earth Day Minipost Treat for Vintage Electro-Dorks

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Yep, you know how we love the vintage side of earth-friendly transportation. So, You can imagine how thrilled our staff was to discover a Green Car Reports article about the 1970 Clean Car Race! Enjoy!

GCR: 1970 Clean Car Race

A steam-powered hipster convention?

May we be thankful for the pioneers!


Location: Lubbock, TX, USA

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