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WILLIAM HALL Special to Shift

William Hall is a writer and car collector based in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Smiling through the pain: The author attempts to pass his love of old cars onto his godson

Smiling through the pain: The author attempts to pass his love of old cars onto his godson

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programs for the next generation of automotive, motorcycle, and marine craftsmen. As the educational arm of America’s Automotive Trust, the services, resources, and grants provided by the RPM Foundation safeguard the future of the collector vehicle industry by sustaining hands-on training for young adults. The RPM Foundation is based in Chicago with offices in Tacoma, Washington, and Detroit, Michigan, and ambassadors in 11 states and abroad. For more information, visit www.rpm.foundation, email info@rpm.foundation, or call toll free +1 855 537 4579.