An EV Conversion, Bortz LaSalle Roadster, Baby's First Steps Part 4

An EV Conversion, Bortz LaSalle Roadster, Baby's First Steps Part 4

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The 1955 LaSalle Roadster moves under it's own power for the first time in it's history with it's owner, Joe Bortz at the wheel. This took place on the 18th of November, 2010. From the Bortz Auto Collection. Joe Bortz tinkering with automotive history

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