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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 2004
Page
20
The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 158 mortgages in the weekly period ending Tuesday. The data shows a breakdown by dollar value.
A compilation of representative rates from banks, savings institutions and broker-dealer firms in the area. Rates vary by locality, purchase size, and rating and do not include transaction charges. Figures for investments with maturities under a year are annual rates of return.
The Journal-World reports Douglas County foundations name Ross Beach to the board of directors in Lawrence. Beach leads Douglas County Bank and Kansas Natural Gas, with prior roles in Kansas Chamber, state agencies, and multiple companies. Other notes cover Quiznos opening a Lawrence store, Habitat for Humanity officers, local awards, and community events.
Baby boomers snapped up classic cars at a major January auction, with sales totaling 38.5 million dollars, up 35 percent from 2003 and 13 percent from 2002. Keith Martin notes old cars lack modern safety and comfort, while Hemmings Publications expands with Muscle Machines and Unique Performance retools 1960s Mustangs into Shelby variants.
Lawrence region hosts the annual antique automobile show at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today with about 200 vehicles on display. Dentists collector Ted Glover lists a 1965 Cobra replica among 36 cars valued around 1.2 million, noting his cars are emotional assets rather than investments. Insurance agent Jim Jones says classic cars foster social ties and charity work, recalling a car club started in 1989 that bridges social gaps among owners.
Lawrence retailers report a revival of antique autos as investments and fun. Dealers like Smith stock about 125 cars from 1928 to 1979 models, priced mostly between 8000 and 10000 dollars, with some higher end units. Club member Lauppe notes more shows and growing interest despite steady memberships.
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