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In Peoria, classic cars keep memories running

Everyone loves seeing a classic old car driving down the road. Imagine driving one! Members of this Peoria car club get to do exactly that.

Ken Thomas owns a Marina Blue 1967 Corvette equipped with a 390-horsepower 427 big-block engine, four-speed transmission and side pipes. “When I was a kid the first model I bought was a 1967 Corvette,” he recalled.

Ken Thomas owns a Marina Blue 1967 Corvette equipped with a 390-horsepower 427 big-block engine, four-speed transmission and side pipes. “When I was a kid the first model I bought was a 1967 Corvette,” he recalled.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

Bob Koeller’s 1965 Chevrolet Corvair has a design that fascinated him since childhood. “I've always wanted one since I was a kid,” he said.

Bob Koeller’s 1965 Chevrolet Corvair has a design that fascinated him since childhood. “I've always wanted one since I was a kid,” he said.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

George Pasti, who grew up in Czechoslovakia, owns a red 1961 Škoda Felicia. Only about 10 are believed to exist in the United States.

George Pasti, who grew up in Czechoslovakia, owns a red 1961 Škoda Felicia. Only about 10 are believed to exist in the United States.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

Jim Reavis’ prized vehicle is a 1950 Willys-Overland Jeepster finished in Nassau cream, a light yellow color. The Jeepster features a four-cylinder F-head engine, no seat belts and no turn signals.

Jim Reavis’ prized vehicle is a 1950 Willys-Overland Jeepster finished in Nassau cream, a light yellow color. The Jeepster features a four-cylinder F-head engine, no seat belts and no turn signals.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

Joe Mendez owns a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I, and his wife, Renee, and their dog, Thor, get into the spirit of displaying it regularly.

Joe Mendez owns a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I, and his wife, Renee, and their dog, Thor, get into the spirit of displaying it regularly.

(Sun Life Magazine/Steve Stockmar)

Editor's note: This article originally appeared in Sun Life Magazine, an Independent Newsmedia publication.

For many people, a classic car show is a chance to admire polished chrome, gleaming paint and engines from another era.

For the members of the Trilogy Roadrunners Car Club in Peoria, it’s more personal: a chance to reconnect with memories.

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