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1973 Citroen DS Engine Detectives
Mechanical functions restored, we were finally able to bask in the beautiful design of the DS Convertible.

Frank Oles
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Oles Garage Car Collection 2024
This up-to-date post outlines the classic cars that are currently in our family, as well as car models we are thinking about acquiring.

Frank Oles
Apr 23, 202410 min read
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2CV Fall Colors
With its captivating shade of dark red and its swoopy curves, the 2CV was just begging to be the subject of some fall photography. The...

Frank Oles
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Geneva Concours 2023
Even though I attend a variety of car events over the course of a summer, my two biggest priorities are the Oakbrook Father's Day Car...

Frank Oles
Oct 5, 20234 min read
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1973 Citroen SM
Citroen SM is one of those iconic cars from my childhood. The car's party piece is a three position hydraulic suspension that allows it...

Frank Oles
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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1972 Citroen SM
Black was one of the rarest colors for the Citroen SM. It's a shame, because black looks so good on its flowing lines. It has a bit of a...

Frank Oles
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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1998 Rover Mini Sportspack
The original Mini Cooper had quite a run from 1959 all the way up til 2000! Our 1998 model was the last of the series, known as a MK7...

Frank Oles
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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1986 Citroen 2CV Charleston
We did our homework before purchasing this Citroen 2CV. Like all old cars, these like to rust and it does not take long for serious...

Frank Oles
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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1957 Citroen Traction Avant 11BL
My Uncle Jim Oles has a thing for French cars, it seems. Perhaps it's the unique blend of innovative and unusual engineering coupled with...

Frank Oles
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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1973 Citroen DS Convertible
This 1973 Citroen DS Convertible represents the pinnacle of French engineering and design. A Citroen DS is featured at MoMA and numerous...

Frank Oles
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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1957 Mercedes 190SL
This car has the longest history with the Oles family. Some of my favorite childhood memories of the car are when Jim would drive it over...

Frank Oles
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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1960 Triumph TR10 Estate Wagon
Triumph TR10 Estate Project

Frank Oles
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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Oles Garage Car Collection 2023
Update post of the current Oles Garage fleet.

Frank Oles
Jan 31, 20238 min read
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Geneva Commons Show 2022
This car show was a new event for us this year, and although the weather did not play in our favor, we had a good time nonetheless. With...

Frank Oles
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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Father's Day Car Show 2022
We have enjoyed visiting this Father's Day Car Show at Oakbrook Mall for the last 15 years or more. This year was incredibly special...

Frank Oles
Jun 19, 20223 min read
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Westmont Cruise Night June 2022
On my wife Cindy's suggestion, we decided to ride our Schwinn Stingray bicycles to the local Westmont weekly cruise night gathering....

Frank Oles
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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Bloomington Gold 2022
Back in Bloomington! My Father and I have been regular attendees of this Corvette show since the early 90s. Arguably, the show was at its...

Frank Oles
Jun 11, 20222 min read
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Oles Garage Car Collection 2022
The classic car hobby has always been strong in my family, as far back as my Grandfathers on both sides: Stanley Oles Sr. and Clayton...

Frank Oles
Feb 11, 20226 min read
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1990 Nissan GTR Bee R 324R 7610
Welcoming a new car into the Oles Family Garage is always a special occasion. This particular car has been on my mind since my friend...

Frank Oles
Feb 4, 20223 min read
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1992 Nissan 240SX Summary
After 6 years of wrenching, waiting for parts, spending lots of money, switching tuners and finally getting results, I am so pleased with...

Frank Oles
Dec 31, 20214 min read
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