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The Prodigious Collection; Paris exhibit to feature France's top vintage cars.(News)
Byline: RICHARD S. CHANG
"It is an exhibit that you can only see once in your life!" gushed the Paris motor show's Thierry Hesse.
No, Hesse wasn't talking about concept cars or manufacturer debuts or even the two Chinese brands (Great Wall Motors and Landwind) showing in Paris for the first time. Neither was he talking about Dodge or Dacia making its first trip to the French automotive affair. He was talking about The Prodigious Collection.
Somewhat lost in translation, The Prodigious Collection will continue the Paris show's tradition of reserving a Special Hall for a themed exhibit. Past exhibits have featured James Bond cars and cars from comic books. This year the Special Hall will house 60-some vintage cars from the most exclusive museums and collections in France, highlighted by one of ...
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