Dec. 13, 2018

Thursday, December 13, 2018

THE FORD-150 RAPTOR TRUCK — Page 7

JESTER AUTO MUSEUM AND EVENT CENTER — Page 10

EVENTS CALENDAR — Page 12

STEVE MCQUEEN’S ‘BULLITT’ MUSTANG COMES TO TACOMA CAR MUSEUM — Page 14

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SPOTLIGHT ON

Buick 2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

Envision

The Envision gets a major update for 2019 including new, sculpted front and rear fascias and new grille design.

Encore

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: The latest Buick models feature a blind spot indicator light on external mirrors and rear view cameras to improve safety.

HISTORY: The first Buick automobile was built in 1899. The company was established in Flint, Michigan, in 1903. By 1908, it was considered a leading car manufacturer.

FAMOUS MODELS: Enclave, Lucerne, Roadmaster, Regal.

KNOWN FOR: Affordability, luxury, performance and comfort

Luxury at a practical price

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he Buick brand name has been active in the auto industry since the very beginning. It currently serves as the entry-luxury division for General Motors, providing affordable alternatives to other luxury vehicles.

Buick jumps out of the gate in 2019 with a continued focus on comfort, performance and safety.

It’s rolling out a long list of hightech safety features across many vehicles in its lineup, including Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert. Many of the upscale, high-tech safety features seem more reminiscent of cutting-edge Volvo features than what domestic family cars have traditionally offered.

Buick also is moving its cars upscale and closer to what many

drivers would expect from a more expensive luxury brand. The quality construction and smooth, quiet driving feel rival even its cousins from the Cadillac brand.

It’s also offer 4G LTE data connectivity.

Overall, the Buick brand is in the middle of a renaissance that puts a new focus on the vehicle experience, from the silence of its engines to the precision build quality inside the cabin. Its styling also is improved in recent years, most notably on the handsome LaCrosse sedan.

With a long history and exciting future, Buick is continuing to provide quality luxury vehicles at an entry-level price. It’s proving it can provide a better luxury value than ever before.

Buick’s best-selling vehicle in North America, gets a simplified lineup, including Encore, Preferred, Sport Touring and Essence trims.

Enclave

An automatic heated steering wheel is standard on Premium and Avenir models of the Enclave for 2019.

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Chevrolet SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

Silverado

The legendary Chevy pickup has been redesigned from the ground up, with an expanded range of eight models.

Cruze

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: OnStar offers safety, convenience and information; the electric Volt is already revolutionizing the auto industry.

HISTORY: Started by racecar driver Louis Chevrolet and General Motors founder William Durant in 1911. Purchased by GM in 1918.

FAMOUS MODELS: Camaro, Corvette, Silverado, Suburban.

KNOWN FOR: Affordable family cars, V8-powered performance vehicles, and tough work trucks.

Affordable, powerful style

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or nearly a century, Chevrolet has stood for value and style that everyone can afford. From its start as a brand to compete with Ford’s Model T to today’s high-tech family cars, Chevy has always been about bringing quality to the masses.

Now, more than ever before, it’s also a brand in transition.

Chevy is entering a new era where car buyers and the government are demanding more efficiency across the board, which means an increasing emphasis on smaller cars that sip very little fuel. The recently redesigned Chevy Volt — an electric car — is even designed so that it only uses gasoline for long, extended trips.

To drive home the point on efficiency, Chevrolet introduced a lineup

of efficient crossover vehicles, some of which get more than 30 mpg on the highway.

That’s an astounding figure for a mid-size SUV, setting the bar for crossover vehicles around the world.

At the same time, Chevy is holding onto its heritage as a maker of muscle cars and powerful, tough pickups. The Camaro hearkens back to Detroit’s glory days in the 1960s, and huge, rugged vehicles like the new generation Silverado pickup and full-size Suburban SUV still set the standard for American workhorses.

From its smallest commuter cars to its biggest, most luxurious SUVs, there’s a century of hard-working, blue-collar strength behind every vehicle.

The Cruze gets a thorough update for 2019, including a restyled front end with new fascia, grille and headlamps.

Impala

The Impala was recognized for the seventh straight year as the Best Full-Size Car in the annual 5-Year Cost to Own awards.

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Dodge SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

Challenger

The new SRT Hellcat Redeye’s high-output engine features exclusive SRT Power Chiller and After-Run Chiller from the SRT Demon.

Durango

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: Hemi V8 engines are practically synonymous with the Dodge name, and a digital dash on the Dart broke new ground for this brand.

HISTORY: Founded by brother Horace and John Dodge in 1914, Dodge has enjoyed several ups and downs throughout its storied history.

FAMOUS MODELS: Charger, Caravan, Neon and Avenger.

KNOWN FOR: Solid, reliable and powerful vehicles.

Powerful, sturdy transit

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he story of Dodge is very much the story of America; the fortunes and successes of this auto manufacturer have always been intricately linked to the economy and mood of the United States. Upon being founded by brothers John and Horace Dodge in 1914, Dodge immediately took off on an ambitious course of expansion and innovation.

Basic passenger vehicles were quickly followed by roadsters and four-door sedans; by 1917, Dodge was already producing trucks.

World Wars I and II played a huge role in the development of the Dodge brand during the 20th century. After the second conflict, Dodge introduced Hemi-powered vehicles like the Coronet that brought a new level

of vim and vigor to everyday automobiles.

In many ways, the 1960s was Dodge’s heyday, with popular models like the Dart — along with its muscle car, the Charger — cementing their place in households across America.

It was the Caravan, in 1984, that breathed new life into Dodge’s fortunes. As the first bona fide minivan, the Caravan helped make Dodge relevant once more.

Today, Dodge has doubled down on its performance-oriented heritage with its 707-horsepower Hellcatpowered models, the Challenger and Charger, which are the most powerful muscle cars ever to come from Detroit. It’s setting the stage for a fun future with lots of burning rubber.

New for 2019, Durango GT models continue to deliver V-6 fuel economy but now share the Durango SRT’s performance front fascia.

Journey

Dodge simplifies the 2019 Journey lineup to three models: Journey SE, Journey Crossroad and Journey GT.

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Fiat SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

124 Spider

A new Record Monza Exhaust on Abarth models provides the unmistakable voice of Abarth along with popular fender badges.

500

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: FIAT’s new MultiJet diesel engine has taken Europe by storm. It’s the result of more than 30 years of research and is a big reason the new 500 is so popular in Europe.

HISTORY: Its roots actually date back to the 19th century. The first FIAT car was exported to the United States in 1908.

FAMOUS MODELS: Topolino, 500, 1500, 850 Spider, 850 Coupe.

KNOWN FOR: Passionate Italian styling and fun-to-drive compact cars.

Classic Italian styling

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iat was founded in 1899 by a man with the wonderfully Italian name of Giovanni Angelli — a family that is still associated with the business today. His company exported its first car to the United States in 1908, but it had to pull out of the American market in 1984 after ever-increasing competition from Japanese brands.

It seemed that Fiat had said “ciao,” never to return again, mainly because Italian cars had earned a reputation as, shall we say, finicky. Americans didn’t want them when Japanese cars were seen as being more reliable.

Fast-forward to the financial crisis of 2008, and Fiat — which had been growing into a massive European industrial conglomerate all along — saw an opportunity to rescue the bank-

rupt Chrysler company and sell its own cars in America at the same time.

By 2009, Fiat took control of Chrysler and paved the way for its return to the U.S. market.

The first new car bearing the FIAT name was the 500, a compact car that competes most directly with the Mini Cooper.

Where the Mini has a spirit that’s 100-percent British — complete with an available Union Jack on the roof — the Fiat 500 prides itself on its Italian personality.

This is a cute car, with round headlamps and a bubble shape, and it’s become somewhat of an icon for the Italian brand. It’s also paved the way for bigger cars like the 500L and 500X, along with the gorgeous new 124 Spider sports car.

The 2019 Fiat 500 Pop and Lounge models are now powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, delivering 135 horsepower.

500L

A universal garage door opener is now standard on Fiat 500L Trekking and Lounge models

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Ford SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

Ranger

With best-in-class 1,860 pounds of payload, the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger can carry serious gear.

Fusion Hybrid

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: Ford’s next generation SYNC system allows passengers to connect to the Internet; great gas and hybrid mileage.

HISTORY: Ford was formed in 1903 by Henry Ford. This groundbreaking Detroit company introduced mass-production techniques that enhanced the capacity of all car companies.

FAMOUS MODELS: Mustang, Expedition, Taurus, Ranger, Explorer, F-150 KNOWN FOR: Affordability, power, performance and durability

Quality cars for the masses

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he Ford Motor Company has always been careful to provide high-performance vehicles within the budgetary limitations of the average consumer.

In the early 20th century, this enhanced the productive capacity of humanity as Ford cars reached critical mass. This commitment to the provision of affordable and technologically advanced machines persists; Ford is leading the charge in the pursuit of energy efficiency.

The Fiesta SFE gets 41 MPG fuel efficiency at a price that most consumers can easily afford. This vehicle satisfies the demand for an inexpensive and practical car that offers innovative features. Voice activation, satellite radio and Bluetooth compatibility make your new Ford into a convenient

media center.

The Fusion series includes a hybrid version that gets well over 40 mpg. This is one of the more affordable entries into the hybrid genre. The market calls for efficient, affordable and innovative new vehicles, and Ford is prepared to meet this challenge.

Ford also continues to dominate the truck market with its F-150 pickup. This truck not only offers the kind of raw power and durability to do the toughest jobs, but it also has the refinement of a luxury car in many ways. Whether doing hard work at a job site or traveling across America in comfort, the new, aluminum-intensive F-150 is designed to do it all.

It’s another reason the Ford name will stand for value in the years to come.

With a fresh and refined new design front and rear, the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid gains updated energy storage systems.

Explorer

The country’s best-selling three-row SUV makes more technology available to more drivers for 2019.

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Jeep SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

Wrangler

In its second year of a new design, the Wrangler’s Advanced Safety Group package now includes adaptive cruise control.

Renegade

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: Jeep continues to excel in rock-climbing and all-terrain durability; the company receives awards for its new safety features.

HISTORY: Commissioned by the U.S. government as a war vehicle in 1941; purchased by Chrysler in 1987.

FAMOUS MODELS: Cherokee, Wrangler, Patriot KNOWN FOR: Indestructibility in almost any environment.

Safety and adventure

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lthough the rumors about Jeep’s name being a combination of “General” and “Purpose” are questionable, the company’s desire to create a vehicle that could travel on paved, unpaved or even nonexistent roads, is obvious for anyone to see.

Enthusiasts from around the world quickly embraced Jeep as the perfect vehicle in which to experience the outdoors. Years of innovation and refinement in engineering have increased Jeep’s ability to not only handle rough terrain, but to do so safely.

Jeep occupies an unusual place in the automotive industry; neither car nor truck, Jeep has forged its own identity as a rugged, reliable off-road

machine, a welcome and trustworthy companion of adventuresome individuals.

The spirit of Jeep is best exemplified in the Wrangler, the classic Jeep. This vehicle is designed entirely for off-road driving, with the kind of high ground clearance and robust four-wheel-drive system that allow it to cross virtually any terrain on the planet.

The Wrangler, Jeep’s most iconic vehicle, has a new design that stays true to its heritage while also gaining efficiency and refinement.

By resisting pressure to significantly change the intent of its vehicles, Jeep has based its future survival on being exactly what it has always been—and by all accounts, this seems to be a lucrative path.

An all-new 1.3-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission this year.

Grand Cherokee

All Grand Cherokee models now feature Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path detection as standard equipment.

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Toyota SPOTLIGHT ON

2019 VEHICLES TO WATCH

RAV4

Engineers worked for about four years to fine-tune every aspect of the new RAV4’s performance, handling stability and comfort.

Avalon

AT A GLANCE TECHNOLOGY: As the first major automotive manufacturer to mass produce hybrid vehicles, Toyota is well known for its electric technology.

HISTORY: Toyota’s first prototype, the A1, was unveiled in 1935. A decade later, the company had sold more than 100,000 cars.

FAMOUS MODELS: Camry, Corolla, 4Runner, Land Cruiser.

KNOWN FOR: Durability and reliability that aren’t matched by other brands.

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Ahead of the curve

ince being founded in 1937, Toyota has stood apart from the crowd with its attention to detail and the quality of its craftsmanship.

This Japanese auto maker became a genuine brand to be reckoned with in the United States over the ensuing decades. Its influence extends beyond the borders of the U.S., though.

Toyota was recently the top vehicle manufacturing company by volume.

Initially, Toyota exclusively designed and produced compact cars. In fact, compact vehicles were Toyota’s bread and butter for some time. During the 1990s, demand increased for larger, roomier cars and Toyota responded in kind. At the top of the list in terms of popularity were Toyota’s SUV offerings, including the

RAV4 and the 4Runner.

As concerns about gas prices started to loom large in the 2000s, Toyota was once again on the cusp of emerging trends and innovations.

The launch of its hybrid vehicle, the Prius, in 1997 proved once more that Toyota was keeping its finger firmly on the pulse of public opinion. The popularity of several of its smaller, more fuel-efficient cars — including the Corolla and the Yaris — also confirmed that the company was on the right track.

Going forward, Toyota continues to demonstrate a dedication to innovation in terms of a reduced reliance on oil. Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and plug-in cars are all part of its current lineup.

The all-new Avalon is underpinned by a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform and powered by a 3.5-liter V6.

Corolla Hatchback

The all-new Corolla Hatchback is Toyota’s newest, stylish and most technologically advanced small car.

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A 1969 Chevrolet Camaro nicknamed "Red Rageous" shows off a 468 CI engine in the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center showroom in Chehalis.

Jester Auto Museum and Events Center Attracts Crowds A Year After Opening, Rural Chehalis Facility Has Become a Go-To Booking for Events

car collector from Cathlamet who opened the facility partly because he was running out of room for his vehicles.

Located at 321 Hamilton Road west of Interstate 5, the museum and events center hosts galas, corporate

BY THE WEEKENDER events, weddings and, surprisingly according to Rogette, several celThe partners behind Jester Auto ebrations of life.

Museum and Event Center in rural She said the large capacity for visiChehalis weren’t exactly sure what tors of the private museum is one of to expect when they opened for the qualities that helps it stand out. business late last year.

“There’s no place in our town that As it tur ns will hold that,” out, the allure she said of of dozens of the 300-perimmaculate son occupanclassic vehicy limit. cles and the M o s t capacity for recently, she 300 people estimates the at a time has facility saw made for one more than 400 of the most people file popular event through for an locations in open house the region.

Saturday, A vintage Chevy Gasser is one of many new additions “It h a s in the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center Dec. 1, as been a suc- showroom in Chehalis. part of an cessful year,” informal funsaid Rogette Hubbert, who man- draiser for the United Way of Lewis ages the facility that is owned by County. her husband Ralph Hubbert and the The event raised $1,174 for the nonmuseum’s namesake Don Jester, a profit, but beyond that it functioned

Jared Wenzelburger / jwenzelburger@chronline.com

A 1961 Fly Baby Continental is displayed above the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center showroom as the sun cascades in through garage windows.

as an opportunity for those aching to the Lewis Economic Development get a look inside the facility to do just Council have also utilized the space in its first year. that.

“One great thing is that all the “We’ve had a lot of people who tax money has stayed here in Lewis want to come see it,” Rogette said.

Whether it’s a phone call or a County,” said Rogette, who noted message on social media, Rogette leaders of the organizations holdsays she receives frequent requests ing fundraising events have noticed an uptick in to open up the yields when using museum outside bout the ester the Jester Auto of special events.

Museum and That, she said, uto useum Events Center. would decrease and vent enter The museum the exclusivity of Location: 321 Hamilton Road, portion of the the museum and Chehalis sprawling buildperhaps lead to a Website: jesterautomuseum.com ing includes reduction in bookPhone: 260.269.2789 ings, which cost about 45 vehiEmail: roghubbert@hotmail.com cles, with another up to $4,000 for Event Center: The center includes building behind the event center 35 round tables, 15 rectangular the center holdand another $500 tables, eight pub tables, 300 white ing over flow as for the car musechairs, two portable bars, a sound um to be used the center has system with two cordless mics, four during or after an access to about 70-inch televisions, a large catering 75 vehicles. event. room and bride and groom suites.

Rogette said The steep price tag hasn’t kept The cost is $4,000 on weekends and the classic cars an additional $500 for 1-hour use of are frequently away any busithe car museum. ness. moved in and out and rearProvidence has held its annual gala at the cen- ranged to keep things fresh. New ter twice while other organizations vehicles are also rolling in somewhat such as Pope’s Kids Place, the United regularly, with two of the newest Way, the Chehalis Foundation, The Chronicle’s Athlete of the Year and SEE PAGE 11.....................................

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A 1955 Ford Thunder Bird sports a $30,000 price tag in the Jester Auto Museum and Event Center showroom.

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Auto Museum and Events Center. All in all, she said the first year of busiadditions being a 1948 Ford Anglia ness has been a great success. and a 1954 Plymouth. It’s an eclectic “We’ve done a lot in a year,” collection of vehicles that includes Rogette said. new and old models, and it’s not relegated to only cars.

There are also boats, motorcycles and a plane that hangs from the rafters as a backdrop for events.

Rogette says she enjoys seeing visitors find so much joy in perusing the vehicles and discussing their favorites.

“Everyone has a different opinion of their favorite car,” she said.

“It’s not necessarily the most expensive car, but maybe one that they remember and like to see and reminisce.”

With so much success in its first year, the owners have already invested more money into the facility.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

tap into the scene

THROUGH DEC, 21

first gift by Santa on the way back to the depot. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas like in Elbe at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on the movie. There will be cocoa and select days through the holidays. For cookies provided on board, as well the third year in a row “The Polar as singing and other entertainment.

Express” will be making round-trip The train ride is approximately 1 hour. treks from Elbe to the North Pole.

Most runs are at 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets Those inspired train rides based on are $38 adults, $28 children. Info: “The Polar Express” children’s book 360.748.9593. and movie will be leaving numerous times per week through the end THROUGH SUNDAY, of the year. Each experience lasts DEC. 16 about 90 minutes from start to The Evergreen Playhouse finish and the careening adventure presents "Scrooge the is capped by a personal visit from Musical." No holiday season is Santa Claus to each child aboard complete without a retelling of the train. For reservations call the Dickens' beloved A Christmas Carol, Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging and in 1970, renowned writer/ Museum at 360.492.6000. composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the classic short story THROUGH DEC. 22 The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad into the hit musical Scrooge. Most showings are at 7:30 p.m., with and Museum presents The some 2 p.m. matinees. Cost is Polar Express train ride. These $15 adults, and $12 for students train rides feature the reading of the and seniors. Info: 360.736.8628, popular book "The Polar Express" theevergreenplayhouse@gmail.com during the trek to the North Pole, where we will pick up Santa for the The Evergreen Playhouse is located return trip. Each child will be given the at 226 West Center St., Centralia.

The Polar Express Train Ride at Mount Rainier departs from

FRIDAY, DEC. 14, AND SATURDAY, DEC. 15

W.F. West Theatre Presents “Suissical,” featuring the amazing

world of Dr. Seuss and his colorful characters. A young boy, JoJo, discovers a red-and-white striped hat. The Cat in the Hat suddenly appears and brings along with him Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuss, the Whos, Mayzie La Bird and Sour Kangaroo. The musical runs Friday, Dec. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the ASB Office or at the door. Info: 360.807.7235 Ext. 5508.

THROUGH JAN. 6

Diamond Street Lights runs everyday from 4:45 to 11:59 p.m. at North Diamond Street in Centralia.

Come see the light show and tune your radio to FM 88.7.

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McMenamins Olympic Club Theater features Gary Bennett & Coattail Riders playing country

music starting at 7 p.m. Bennett is a three-time Grammy nominee.

Bennett has appeared on countless TV shows such as Conan O'Brien, David Letterman, Nashville TV and more. In 2013 Gary returned to the Pacific NW, bought the home he was raised in and started the Coattail Riders. In conjunction with the concert, if you bring in a new, unwrapped toy for a child of any age, you will get free tater tots as part of a Toys for Tots drive. Santa will be there at 6 p.m. for photos.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC. 14-16

Southwest Washington Dance Ensemble 23rd Annual Nutcracker takes place at Corbet

Theatre at Centralia College, Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $24 adults; $16 children, seniors and military. A “Pay What You Can” performance is Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. (tickets will be sold at the SEE PAGE 13....................................

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DIAMOND STREET LIGHTS

author Rasmussen took to the streets and music venues of America to share his beautiful noise — a unique blend of folk, rock and reggae fueled by the adventures and heartaches of a nomadic spirit.

Editor-In-Chief Michael Wagar mwagar@chronline. com/360.269.7979

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 22-23

Assistant Editor Eric Schwartz eschwartz@chronline. com/360.807.8217

The Evergreen Playhouse presents "The Yule Dessert.”

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Info: 360.748.4789.

FRIDAY, DEC. 14

Flood Valley Brewery presents Jet City rock from Seattle The

Adarna, 9 p.m. to midnight. The Adarna are returning back to the Flood Valley Brewing to bring you another night of high energy original rock music from Seattle. The Adarna are nine-time International touring

artists having shared the stage with local acts like Windowpane, The Slants, The Guessing Game to National Act like Zakk Sabbath, Fuel, Nothing More, Art of Dying, The Cliks, Smile Empty Soul, The Cult and Def Leppard.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21

Flood Valley Brewery presents Seattle songwriter Alex Rasmussen, 9 p.m. to midnight.

After quitting his full-time job to pursue his passion, Seattle-raised singer, songwriter, guitarist and

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Travel back in time to the Middle Ages and take a break after some Christmas shopping. Kick up your feet with a cup of hot wassail (non-alcoholic), a dessert, and be entertained by a Jester, a bickering Royal Court, and a Town Crier that doesn't want to be just a crier anymore. Performance dates and times are 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $17 adults, children 5-13 $12 and babies free.

The Evergreen Playhouse is located at 226 West Center St., Centralia.

Seating is limited. Info: 360.736.8628.

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Steve McQueen’s ‘Bullitt’ Comes to Tacoma Car Museum

Film Legend Mustang GT 390 Fastback Now Worth $4 Million

By Debbie Cockrell

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As far as cars in movies go, this one’s legendary for its role in one of Hollywood’s most famous vehicle chase scenes.

Two Mustang GT 390 Fastbacks were used in the filming of the 1968 Steve McQueen classic, “Bullitt.” One of those arrived at LeMay-America’s Car Museum in Tacoma and is on display through April 25.

The car is noteworthy enough that it’s been inducted into the Historic Vehicle Association’s National Historic Vehicle Register. That means its documents, photos and history will be archived in the Library of Congress.

For years, no one knew what had happened to it.

For those who’ve never seen the movie, it included a nearly 10-minute chase scene starring McQueen with the car racing through the streets of San Francisco.

“Two Mustang GT 390s were modified for the making of Bullitt — which included a dark Highland Green paint scheme, no exterior badges, scoops or spoilers and adorned with a blackmesh grille absent of Ford’s iconic pony badging. Of the two, this is the only surviving car,” according to the museum’s news release.

The car belongs to Sean Kiernan of Tennessee, whose father purchased it for an amount estimated at $3,000 to $6,000 though a Road & Track magazine classified ad in 1974, Kiernan recalled in an interview in January with The Detroit Free Press.

Its estimated worth now is $4 million.

“My dad, he was the best of every-

Historic Vehicle Association

One of the most iconic movie cars of all time, a 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 Fastback, one of two used in the movie “Bullitt,” starring Steve McQueen, is now in Tacoma where it is on display at America’s Car Museum through April 25, 2019.

thing,” Kiernan told the Detroit newspaper. “He was into cars and horses and down to earth and funny. This car is part of the family. That’s what it means to me. That’s why I could never sell it.”

The family used the car for daily driving but later kept it covered in a garage with comforters and blankets and did not tell anyone outside the

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Kiernan eventually reached out to Ford Motor Co. as the movie’s 50th anniversary neared. Classic car experts helped validate the documentation and car’s origin.

The museum will host a screening of “Bullitt” and a Q&A with Kiernan in late January. Details for the event will be posted at americascarmuseum.org.

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