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At British Motors, 1305 Kettner Blvd., c. 1958. This Jaguar XK150 had 200 horsepower and could cruise all day at over 100 mph.

In 1958, our local daily reported that California had more registered vehicles than any other state -- 6.8 million. New York had 4.8 million; Texas, 4.1 million.

You can purchase this photo at the San Diego Historical Society Reaserch Library or online at www.sandiegohistory.org. For more information call 619-232-6203 ext. 127.

Posted June 21, 2007

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