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Cobb couple's awesome classic car

This is Doyle and Cecile Martin's 1963 Chevy Impala. They have owned this car for 53 years.
By Todd C. Duncan
May 5, 2016

There are so many people in metro Atlanta who love their classic cars. From Fayette to Forsyth counties, these beautiful machines can be seen cruising the back roads and highways of this state.

Doyle and Cecile Martin of Powder Springs are two of those people who love their classic car. The Martins purchased their Chevy Impala convertible 53 years ago and have loved it ever since.

This video series has been created to showcase some of the fantastic cars in metro Atlanta and the people who put in the time, sweat and money to keep the tires rolling and the engines humming.

If you own a classic car and would like to see it showcased in this series, please send an email to Todd C. Duncan at todd.duncan@ajc.com.

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Todd C. Duncan is the Senior Editor for Recruitment & Staff Development for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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