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Old 06-16-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Unanswered: Did some digging on the history of my car

My car had two names on the roof above the doors and since I knew it had a racing history (I couldn't see anyone doing all the mods and never racing it). I didn't find much on Ben Bradley but it looks like the other name Pablo is a nickname for PAUL EKLUND who is founder and owner of Primitive Enterprises and is still active in SCCA and rally racing in Oregon. I sent him an email asking if he had any history on the car. I keep you guys informed on any response.
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You must have Paul Eklund's old Ascona rally car! Both Paul and Ben Bradley are friends of mine. Ben is has been one of the more active and well known co-drivers and rally organizers in the country. Paul has been rallying Subarus since selling the Opel. Somewhere I have photos and videos of the car from when Paul was rallying it.
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I found more info on Ben as the search continued. I sent him an email as well.

If you have a way to digitialtize the photos and videos I would love to get my hands on them.
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I have a few photos of Paul Eklund's Ascona rallycar. I used to sell parts to him in the early '90's. As Dave said, he's still active in rally and selling Subaru parts, and Ben is still actively drinking beer and co-driving mostly....
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