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Hitting the Gas to Class

Making a Statement

Students of all eras have doted over their cars. Or converted them into movie props and put Yoda on the hood.

car

Students take an alternative view of the situation as they pause at a stoplight on Wright Street. (Copyright Illini Media / 1982 Illio)

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Following Homecoming’s Star Wars theme, Sigma Lambda Beta gives this Toyota Celica the ultimate facelift: They turn it into an X-Wing. (Copyright Illini Media / 1998 Illio)

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Student and Urbana resident Rick Hicks shows off his ’56 Chevy. (Copyright Illini Media / 1982 Illio)

motorcycle

Helmets, shoes, and seat space optional. (Copyright Illini Media / 1982 Illio)

Was your college vehicle something to behold? Upload your photo to submit it to Storyography’s scrapbook.

By Dave Evensen