Exploring the History of 3 Cheap and Cheerful Classics

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Sep 24, 2026

A new episode of Assess and Caress from Jay Leno's Garage discusses the history of a 1938 American Bantam Roadster, a 1974 Baja Bug and a 1958 Saab 93B.

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