URGENT MICHIGAN HISTORIC VEHICLE AND MCCA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE!

URGENT MICHIGAN HISTORIC VEHICLE AND MCCA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE! Hagerty Protection Network - November 8, 2002 Substitute House Bill providing MCCA relief to Michigan Historic Vehicle Owners set for committee vote, November 13, 2002.
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