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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Vernon</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">CT</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">:<SPAN> </SPAN>The much-anticipated Swap ‘n Sell is finally here. This weekend auto enthusiasts from all over will gather in the Better Living Center of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, for the Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell in search of the season’s essentials, elusive parts, and the best bargains. Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell provides the ultimate weekend getaway for automotive enthusiasts who have a passion for stock cars, hot rods, classics or custom cars and imports.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">With over three acres of everything automotive all under one roof, this unique swap meet will help even the most discerning bargain shopper fulfill all their automotive needs. With vendors coming from all over the country, the parts and accessories being offered are as varied as their addresses.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Ground Up Restorations, from nearby </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Meriden</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, CT, specializes in parts and accessories for all eras of Chevelle while Ames Performance out of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">New Hampshire</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> provides specialization for GTO owners. Fellow Granite Stater Moon’s Classics out of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Roxbury</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">NH</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, will be on hand with parts for ’55- ’57 Chevys. New England Performance Mustangs has secured vendor space representing the blue oval
brigade. Specialty vendor </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Memory Lane</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> out of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Auburn</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">PA</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, offers a huge array of owner’s manuals and car brochures. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Mike McGriff’s Overtime Auto makes the trek from </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Olney</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">IL</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, to provide a great selection of tools. Metro Cremo out of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">New York</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> offers one of the largest collections of discount tools and accessories found at any swap meet.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">For the racers, some of the premier retailers in the industry are always a mainstay at the annual Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell including the likes of Gardner Leavitt’s Action Racing out of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Maine</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> and Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment of Seekonk, MA. Spraker Racing Supply, of </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Mooresville</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">NC</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Schenectady</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY:
Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">NY</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, has a knowledgeable and friendly staff waiting to assist buyers with safety equipment and other components. Northeast Race Cars & Parts of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Pascoag</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">RI</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">,<SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">has virtually everything needed to race Mini Stocks to Tour Modifieds and everything in between.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">New venture Magnus Racing Products has chosen Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell to debut their new company and innovative new product line. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">“We recently started our transmission rebuilding and REM finishing business that also includes a couple of new innovations that we believe will provide great benefits to racers,” said owner Mike Sangermano. “With the popularity of Swap ‘n Sell, this was the perfect opportunity to introduce our new company and product line to the racing community.”</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Other notable vendors include Hemmings Motor News, Checkered Racing of Bedford, IN, that specializes in the fabrication of rear and front ends suspension for street rods to racecars. A significant turn out of private sellers gives Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell traditional flea market fare with the flare of a trade show all from the comfort of a heated indoor facility. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">With prices competitive with any online bargain hunting without the cost of shipping and without the wait; Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell allows buyers the opportunity to inspect items first-hand, to touch and feel the parts that will bring their machines to life. Shopping at Swap ‘n Sell is virtually risk-free. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell is more than just a center of speed it is the catalyst for renewed enthusiasm for old projects and the jump-start on new ones. Racers, car buffs, and diehard bargain hunters will find tons of auto parts and accessories for </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">ALL</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> automotive application. Gear heads will find everything necessary for all phases of any automotive job. Bring a hand cart, bring a dolly, or bring a radio flyer to lug home all the great bargains that will be found at the Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">For nearly 30 years, the Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell has stood as a tradition for the automotive community. Single-day adult admission in only $10.00; kids under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. Show hours are </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">8 AM</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> to </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">5 PM</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> on both Saturday and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Sunday, January 17-18, 2009</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Located just of Route 91 on </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">1305 Memorial Avenue</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"> (Route 147) in </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">West Springfield</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">MA</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">, the Autoparts Swap ‘n Sell is easily accessible from most major highways. The local area also allows access to plenty of amenities including hotels and restaurants. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">For more details, call Start-Finish Productions at (860) 871-6376 or (860) 268-1787. </SPAN></P></DIV></FONT><BR><BR><BR>
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