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1970 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger has been the star of NASCAR and many of the muscle cars got
many classic and modern movies and of a lot of racing styled details. This car has a
course was featured in a very well known flip top gas lid for fast fuel stops, inspired
T.V. show for many years. Many of the by pit stops. Many of the options had such
muscle car era cars had the familiar Coke cool names, like the “tic-toc-tach” which
Bottle styling which was generally very was a clock and RPM gauge in one. It also
appealing, and quite obvious in the design has a 150 mp/h speedometer and hide-
of the Charger’s. This 1970 model was away headlights. Even the paint code TX9
purchased slightly used by Wyman Cropp Tuxedo Black has a cool ring to it. Chargers
in 1977, in 1979 his brother David Cropp performed very well both on the oval and
became its next caretaker and in 2017 its at the drag strip, they were also a very
care was assigned to their cousin, Medicine practical car with a trunk the size of a small
Hat’s Darcy McIntyre and his wife Debbie. village and depending on the seating option
It left the factory as a 383 four barrel car selected, could hold either five or six people
but is now powered by a 440 with a six in relative comfort. On top of all that, owners
pak. What’s a six pak? It’s three two barrel commonly fitted them with a hitch and used
carburetors. In the late 60’s “The Big them to pull a holiday trailer. Photo’s and
Three” auto manufacturers were really into Story by Marty Mayer, Licensed REALTOR®

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1972 Buick Skylark

WE KEEP YOUR CAR RUNNING In 1972 Dr. Jim Cranston left worth the wait. Driving an old
LONGER, STRONGER Jack Stephanson’s Pontiac Buick classic full of modern upgrades
dealership with his brand new is like a fantasy scenario. The car
NAPA Auto Parts stores offer a 1972 Buick Skylark Convertible. It doesn’t perform like it’s 50 years
wide range of replacement parts, quickly became a family favorite old, it performs like you imagine
and never was sold off. About it would in a perfect world. It’s a
accessories, supplies, tools, ten years ago the car was still a pleasant surprise. Although Dr.
equipment and quality products. respectable running car but Jim’s Jim has passed on he loved his
daughter, Lynn, and her husband audio equipment so it seemed
All of NAPA’s products, from the Bill decided it needed a proper appropriate to install a very classy
best-known brand names to private brands restoration and modernization. and well hidden 13 speaker stereo
Luckily I was asked to be involved that gives you a quality listening
such as NAPA, UltraPro, UltraCraft and so we completely dismantled it experience usually reserved for
BodyPro, have become synonymous with for a frame off restoration. On the only the finest music studios and
way back together we gave it a theater rooms. The sound quality
“reliability” and “affordability.” brand new G.M. E-Rod LS3 420 in this car leaves almost everyone
HP engine, a new G.M. overdrive speechless, including me the first
1043 Trans Canada Way SE. transmission and a new Currie time I heard it. During discussions
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much to look at so I fabricated wanted the best stereo he’s ever
4 VINTAGE VEHICLES | 2022 a metal engine cover with the heard and he didn’t want to see
Cranston name embossed right any of it, so after the installation
into it and painted it to match the of the stereo was completed
car. A full Hotchkiss Suspension we installed a custom but stock
system was installed along with appearing interior to keep all the
a full Wilwood 4 wheel disc upgrades hidden. We also treated
braking system. I also added the body to a show level body
A/C, power windows and locks, and paint job inside and out and
keyless entry, a digital dash, a even on the bottom in it’s original
back up camera, forward collision Heritage Green Metallic color. Well
avoidance, heated seats, a new over a thousand hours went into
interior and a long list of other this car over a period of years, but
luxury upgrades. Once we the results speak for themselves.
finished up the car, getting to Photo’s and Story by Marty Mayer,
drive it was an experience well Licensed REALTOR ®

1965 VW Dune Buggy

This car is more fun than a tickle fight! It started Trevor would do the bodywork to the car. Trevor
life as a 1965 Volkswagen Beetle and was cut spent his spare time over several months
and shortened in order to fit the dune buggy modifying and repairing the body. The body
body onto it. The body is a “Bow Wow Boomer” had several holes and cracks that needed to be
body. Bow Wow Boomer was made by Bow fixed, and aesthetically pleasing modifications
Wow Auto Parts in Surrey, B.C., Canada in the were also done. Once the bodywork was
late 60’s or early 70’s. Bow Wow Auto Parts completed the car went to Van Ham Autobody
still exists and is run by the son of the original in Bow Island for paint. The colour is a custom
builder. They think the total production was only colour with a ton of metal flake in it to keep the
60 or 70 bodies. This unit is also special as it late 60’s, early 70’s vibe. The car was back on
has a fiberglass top and doors. This is a swing the road in 2014. Ken drove the car for a few
axle car, with the original 4 speed transmission. months, but became ill with cancer. In 2015 Ken
It has a short throw shifter, has been converted passed away and willed the car to Trevor. Since
to 12 volts, and has a more powerful motor that then, Crystal (Trevor’s wife) has taken over
the original. Ken Lennstrom bought the car in ownership of the car. She loves taking the car
the late 90’s from a farm near Airdrie. The floor to shows whenever possible, and loves driving
pans were rotten, but as a welder he simply the car. It’s noisy, quick, and catches attention
replaced them. When Ken moved to Medicine everywhere it goes. This car is only driven on
Hat he brought the car with him with hopes good days and when you have a classic car it
to restore it. Ken started working at Medichair just makes good days better. Story by Trevor
along side Trevor Eichelbaum. Several Eichelbaum, Adapt Mobility. Photo’s by Marty
discussions were had and it was decided that Mayer, Licensed REALTOR®

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Vsiunbtam2gi0es2sVi2onesh..i.cle 1950 Chev 3100

Owner: Milt Pancoast

1951 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 1959 Dodge Viscount
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1977 GMC C15 1/2 ton 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500
Owner: Jason Bachmier
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1999 Trans Am

1999 was the 30th Anniversary is turned into extra fun because of
for the Pontiac Trans Am and in the 6 speed manual transmission.
commemoration of that event These cars performed fairly well
Pontiac decided to produce a on the track because of their WS6
special edition series consisting of performance suspension package
535 convertibles and 1065 coupes. and its certainly comfortable to
This one is car #1203 as indicated drive with its removable glass
by the medallion on the dash. This T-Tops, air conditioning, power
car has only 13452 miles on it and windows and all of the other typical
still rolls on its original tires. It’s a creature comforts. Aside from its
completely original survivor car amazing condition, the best part
with barely a flaw so five years really is the manual transmission.
ago when Medicine Hat’s Troy There’s just something engaging
Murschell discovered it, he realized and entertaining about a car that
this would probably be his last really requires that you know its
opportunity to ever own one of personality and have specific skills
these in this condition. The 5.7 litter to drive it. Photo’s and Story by
V8 produces 320 horsepower and Marty Mayer, Licensed REALTOR ®
345 foot pounds of torque which

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1937 Ford

Burke Bechtel made regular trips to his brother’s
place in B.C. where they worked together on this
37 Ford for a few years to build it into the basis
for what you see here. Burke was able to restore
all of the original steel panels including the box.
Once it was brought to Medicine Hat he handed
it over to Greg Preece to finish up the body and
paint. Ron Beauchesne did the glass and Bob
Ashby helped Burke out with the installation of
the G.M. HT383 engine that was purchased from
Mike at Davis GMC Buick.

Photo to the right shows a picture of the original
1937 plate from this truck back when it was new!

Photos and story by Marty Mayer

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1958 Corvette

Jim Sodero purchased this car from Barrett mod meaning it looks original but has been allowing the car to be returned to original if
Jackson in 2010 where it tied for the number updated with many modern conveniences  desired. The Corvette is a great driver as Jim
5 car at the sale that year. The car was also and safety features including a 350 HP put on over 2500k last year including a drive
featured as a double page photo feature RamJet Engine, a TREMEC 5spd transmission, from Las Vegas to Medicine Hat. Jim says that
in Vette Magazine. It has been treated to power disc brakes, a hidden CD/DVD sound as comfortable as it is to drive, I could hardly
a full frame off  restoration at Restorations system, air conditioning and a leather interior. walk by the time I made it to town. STORY BY
Unlimited in Cary, Illinois. The car is a resto The car also came with a crate of original parts MARTY MAYER

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Kent Riehl Race Car

If you are just a common man in at 1500 pounds and is 2/3
with a common van and your the size of a real NASCAR race
dog has no pedigree, you can car. It’s powered by a 1200 cc
still afford some serious racing Yamaha FJ 4 cylinder street bike
fun. Just ask Medicine Hat’s Kent engine with over 130 H.P. This is
Riehl. You may not know this, a very small car! It’s air cooled
but in Medicine Hat we have two with a 5 speed transmission and
extremely nice volunteer run on the Medicine Hat track can
race tracks with very impressive reach speeds up to 140 km/h.
multi million dollar facilities just On longer tracks these cars can
on the North edge of the city by hit up to 240 km/h. If you didn’t
Redcliff. If you haven’t been, you know Yamaha is an acronym for
really need to go. The Medicine You-And-Me-Are-Hauling-A$$
Hat Speedway is a paved oval Photo’s by whoever we could get
and that’s where Kent races in to take a picture, Story by Marty
the “Baby Grand” series. The Mayer, Licensed REALTOR ®
car with it’s driver has to weigh

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Realtor Spotlight, Tara Lam, Licensed REALTOR® Source 1 Realty.

When we say Tara grew up in the Real Estate business, we really mean it. Tara’s Dad’s
property management business office was right in the family home through out her
childhood and there were clients coming and going on a daily basis.

It was all started by Tara’s Grandfather, John Muzzy who was licensed as a Realtor /
Broker and Mortgage Broker in 1972 and continued in the business until 2000 with his
own brokerage called Accord Mortgage which was also based out of his busy house
right on Dunmore Road.

Tara’s Dad, John Patterson, was licensed as a Realtor and Mortgage Broker in 1979
and continued in the business until 2022 with his own brokerage, managing up to 500
tenants at one time.
Tara’s Husband, Chad Lam was licensed as a Realtor in property management in
2000 and worked in property management until 2014.
Tara began working in the family business as an assistant in property management
by helping look after apartments and tenants in the mid 80’s. In 2013 she became
licensed in real estate sales and moved away from property management.

Additionally Tara has a very natural eye for design. She has a large inventory of
furniture and trendy household staging items that she will use to restyle your
home to increase it’s appeal. This is a service that Tara & Marty offer with every
listing.

Realtor Spotlight, Marty Mayer, Licensed REALTOR®

Marty started out in the real estate business as a landlord 32 years ago
when he bought and rented out his first property. It was a really simple two
bed, one bath 600 square foot home and as the property portfolio grew

it became very important to become skilled and experienced enough to
keep it all running and renovated.

Over the past 30 years Marty earned two Alberta Journeyman Trade
Certificates and a lot of valuable experience in other trades for
residential construction and renovations. All of this knowledge
and experience has finally proven to be very valuable when
advising a client to prep a property for sale. Most properties will
be professionally inspected and it’s best to deal with concerns
in advance of the inspection. Also, as a buyer, you are buying a

physical property and its good to have a knowledgeable guide
with you every time you look at a property and before you pay for
expensive inspections.

When Marty has spare time, he can be found working in his shop restoring collectible cars.

Marty Mayer & Tara Lam Licensed REALTORS®

(403) 878-5701 • (403) 581-8655

761 6th St SE • Medicine Hat Alberta