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- 1 2 Osborne, Donald (September 2010). "Dana Point Concours d'Elegance". Sports Car Market . 22 (9): 38.
- ↑ Degen, Matt (June 28, 2010). "Ode to automotive excellence lures thousands". The Orange County Register . Retrieved 28 June 2010.