Dick "Fuzzy" Fuerholzer sent in this great article about the 50 year reunion of the "Misfires" Car Club.....
Illinois Valley Mis-Fires
1955-2005 Reunion
Pictures By: Dick “Fuzzy” Huerholzer
The Illinois Valley Mis-Fires Club Was Started In 1955 In LaSalle At Volpes Gas Station. This Is The 50th Anniversary And A Reunion Will Be Held On August 21, 2005 In Conjunction With The LaSalle Car Show. It Will Be Held At The Legendary Volpes Gas Station Where It Started, By The Way The Station Is Still In Business today In Its Third Generation.
Club Shot In Late 50's |
50's Club Meeting |
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50's Club Meeting |
50's Photo |
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50's Photo |
Club Member Ed Soens, Stripper |
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Fuzzys 1956 Chevy |
Fuzzys 1956 Chevy Engine shot |
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Fuzzys 1956 Chevy Interior Shot |
Fuzzys 1956 Chevy |
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Jacket Plaque |
60's Car Show |
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60's Car Show Presentation |
Club Cars Of The 60's |
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60's Club Cars |
60's Club Cars |
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60's Club Cars |
60's Club Cars |
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First Show Poster |
Second Show Poster |
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Third Car Show |
2002 Reunion |
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2002 Reunion Photo |
2002 Reunion |
You just have to be impressed with a club that has been around for 50 years. If you would like to join the Illinois Valley Mis-Fires for their Reunion on August 21, 2005 you can find more information under our Mid-Section States in Happenings. Thank you Dick “Fuzzy” Fuerholzer for the information on this club and their reunion.