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Local car enthusiast refurbishes car while battling cancer

Over 900 vehicles were on display at the 59th Piston Power Autorama. Vintage cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, and more were on display. Among them is Michael Shanes's 1974 Jensen Healey. Shanes found the vehicle behind the gas station about 42 years ago. He spent the next few years refurbishing it, even winning awards at local car shows. Then, life happened.

Over 900 vehicles were on display at the 59th Piston Power Autorama. Vintage cars, motorcycles, military vehicles, and more were on display. Among them is Michael Shanes's 1974 Jensen Healey.

Shanes found the vehicle behind the gas station about 42 years ago. He spent the next few years refurbishing it, even winning awards at local car shows. Then, life happened.

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