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* TheCameo: His appearance in the 2015 game is a cameo, alongside Ken Block.

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* TheCameo: His appearance in the 2015 game is a cameo, alongside Ken Block. [[spoiler:He appears [[BackForTheFinale once more]] during the GroupPhotoEnding.]]

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* TheBusCameBack: Gittin returned in the 2015 reboot.

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* TheBusCameBack: Gittin returned makes a small comeback in the 2015 reboot.



** His Formula D spec Mustang is cool enough to be this trope.

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** His Formula D spec Falken-sponsored Mustang is cool enough to be this trope.



* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner". He also provides useful information on the racing circuit you're racing at for the first time.

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* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner". He also provides useful information on each of the racing circuit courses you're racing at for the first time.



** It appeared in ''World'' after the October 2011 update. However, it lacks the window decals though since unlike ''[=ProStreet=]'', decals cannot be mounted on the windows until it's re-introduced in ''2015''.
** Then it later returned in ''The Run'' as an Signature Edition.

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** It appeared in ''World'' after the October 2011 update. However, it lacks the window decals though since unlike ''[=ProStreet=]'', decals cannot be mounted on the windows until it's re-introduced in ''2015''.
the 2015 reboot.
** Then it later returned in ''The Run'' as an a "Team Need for Speed" Signature Edition.Edition. Achieve a Gold Medal in all "Coastal Rush" events in the Challenge Series, and this RTR-tuned Mustang is waiting in the garage.



** The RTR-X made its cut in the cancelled ''Edge''.

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** The RTR-X for some reason made its cut in the cancelled ''Edge''.



* LightningBruiser: His Team Need for Speed Scion tC is no joke, as this car is extremely brutal and punishing that he sets the fastest time with little to no effort at all. Once you obtain his car, you get to feel how this becomes a MasterOfAll in the performance department.

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* LightningBruiser: His 1200-horsepower Team Need for Speed Scion tC is no joke, as this car is extremely brutal and punishing that he sets the fastest time with little to no effort at all. Once you obtain his car, you get to feel how this becomes a MasterOfAll in the performance department.



A RealLife American endurance driver who once competed in the American Le Mans Series for Rahal Letterman Racing in 2007, 2009 and 2010 but also the 2011 and 2015 Le Mans winner of the GTE Pro category for Corvette Racing.

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A RealLife American endurance driver who once competed in the American Le Mans Series for Rahal Letterman Racing in 2007, 2009 and 2010 but also the 2011 and 2015 Le Mans winner of the GTE Pro category and 2016 IMSA winner of the GTLM category for Corvette Racing.



* CoolCar: Drives a 2011-spec BMW Z4 [=GT3=]. By default, it uses the #76 Team Need for Speed Schubert livery, but you can change it to the #77 livery.



** It was later added in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' as part of the game's VIP reward program. It's a shame the online servers were shut down in August 2021, making this exclusive car permanently impossible to obtain.

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** It was later added in ''[[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' as part of the game's VIP reward program. It's a shame the online servers were shut down in August 2021, making this exclusive car [[PermanentlyMissableContent permanently impossible to obtain.obtain]].



!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 Turbo-II (FC, Series 5), Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=], 2006)

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!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 Turbo-II (FC, Series 5), (FC), Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=], 2006)



A RealLife New Zealand drifter known for his collection of rotary powered Mazda vehicles, which one of them help him become the Formula D Japan Series champion in 2018, as well as his long-time sponsorship with Red Bull.

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A Michael Whiddett or "Mad Mike" is RealLife New Zealand drifter known for his collection of rotary powered Mazda vehicles, which one of them help him become the Formula D Japan Series champion in 2018, as well as his long-time sponsorship with Red Bull.



* DiscOneNuke: His custom RX-8 is obtainable by simply just reaching Driver Level 5. Classified a Works-car and also an A-class car fitted with maxed out parts means that you'll be able to thrash more events with ease without need to waste money on upgrading your other cars, and also allowing you to enter the Works series without needing to spend for one.



* InfinityMinusOneSword: His custom RX-8 is obtainable by simply just reaching Driver Level 5. Classified a Works-car and also an A-class car fitted with maxed out parts means that you'll be able to thrash more events with ease without need to waste money on upgrading your other cars, and also allowing you to enter the Works series without needing to spend for one.

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* InfinityMinusOneSword: MythologyGag: His custom Works-spec RX-8 is obtainable by simply just reaching Driver Level 5. Classified a Works-car and also makes an A-class car fitted with maxed out parts means that you'll be able to thrash more events with ease appearance in the cancelled ''Edge'' under the "Mad Mike" moniker, albeit without need to waste money on upgrading your other cars, and also allowing you to enter the Works series without needing to spend for one.livery.



A RealLife British-Hungarian driver who competed in the short-lived FIA [=GT1=] World Championship and the 2013 FIA WEC champion in the LM GTE Am category for Aston Martin.

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A RealLife British-Hungarian former driver who competed in the short-lived FIA [=GT1=] World Championship and is the 2013 FIA WEC champion in the LM GTE Am category for Aston Martin.
Martin. In 2019, he the founder and managing director of Bullet Sports Management.



* WearingAFlagOnYourHead: ...or car, as the roof of Campbell-Walter's GT-R [=GT1=] has an elaborate Union Jack flag.



The Kozeluh twins serve as main rivals for the '''Standing Mile Discipline'''. Defeating them in the '''Standing Mile Drag World Championship''' event will award you their Dodge Viper GTS by Twins Turbo [[note]]You must purchase and download the Speedhunters Pack first.[[/note]].

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The Kozeluh twins serve as main rivals for the '''Standing Mile Discipline'''. Defeating them in the '''Standing Mile Drag World Championship''' event will award you their Dodge Viper GTS by Twins Turbo Turbo. [[note]]You must purchase and download the Speedhunters Pack first.[[/note]].[[/note]]


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* TheDividual: Either Eric or Marc is the one who competes in the championship, which would go under the identity as "Koz".


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* RiceBurner: The twin's Viper GTS has a ridiculously large spoiler fitted on. Justified as it is designed to race on full-mile drag races.

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* HundredPercentAdorationRating: Among the other Race Kings, Alex is considered to be the most well-liked and respected driver.


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* LovedByAll: Among the other Race Kings, Alex is considered to be the most well-liked and respected driver.
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!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 Turbo-II (FC, Series 5), Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=])

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!!!'''Car:''' Mazda RX-7 Turbo-II (FC, Series 5), Mazda RX-8 ([=SE3P=])([=SE3P=], 2006)

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He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a Mitsubishi Evo X.

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He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a blue Mitsubishi Evo Lancer Evolution X.



He is one of the Drift Kings who drives an [=E46=] BMW [=M3=].

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He is one of the Drift Kings who drives an a green multi-striped [=E46=] BMW [=M3=].



!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS (996.1)

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!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS (996.(997.1)



She is one of the Speed Kings who drives a 996 version of the Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS.

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She is one of the Speed Kings who drives a 996 purple 997 version of the Porsche 911 [=GT3=] RS.RS with light streaks and black stripes.



He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a Nissan GT-R.

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He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a red and yellow two-toned Nissan GT-R.



He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a sixth-gen Corvette [=Z06=].

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He is one of the Speed Kings who drives a sixth-gen Corvette [=Z06=].[=Z06=] with an elaborate American flag pattern.



He is one of the Grip Kings who drives a Lamborghini Gallardo.

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He is one of the Grip Kings who drives a yellow and red two-toned Lamborghini Gallardo.Gallardo with black streaks.



* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner".

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* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner". He also provides useful information on the racing circuit you're racing at for the first time.



** The RTR-X made its cut in the cancelled ''Edge''.



A RealLife Irish professional drift driver that competed in the European Drifting Championship and Formula D.

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A RealLife Irish professional drift driver that competed in the European Drifting Championship [[note]]Formerly knows as D1 Great Britain[[/note]] and Formula D.



* FightingIrish: Downplayed. While D-MAC hails from Cork, Ireland, that doesn't mean he has a hot-headed temper, unless it counts when he's putting his beloved car on the line.

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* FightingIrish: Downplayed. While D-MAC hails from Cork, Ireland, is a native Irishman, that doesn't mean he has a hot-headed temper, unless it counts when he's putting his beloved car on the line.



!!!'''Car:''' Scion tC (Team Need for Speed AWD and WORLD Racing Pro-FWD Reaper)

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!!!'''Car:''' Scion tC (Team Need for Speed AWD (both in Time Attack and WORLD Racing Pro-FWD Reaper)Drag spec)



* LightningBruiser: His Team Need for Speed Scion tC is extremely brutal and punishing that he sets the fastest time with little to no effort at all. Once you obtain his car, you get to feel how this becomes a MasterOfAll in the performance department.

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* LightningBruiser: His Team Need for Speed Scion tC is no joke, as this car is extremely brutal and punishing that he sets the fastest time with little to no effort at all. Once you obtain his car, you get to feel how this becomes a MasterOfAll in the performance department.



* CoolCar: His car is the Rahal Letterman Racing BMW M3 [=GT2=], which was previously the game's cover car of the first ''Shift'' game.



->''"Let's get started."''

A RealLife Swedish [=GT3=] driver who once competed in the FIA [=GT3=] European Championship, as well as being known for his tenure as Executive Vice President of Creator/ElectronicArts.

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->''"Let's get started.->''"The competition is fierce. You're gonna have to prove yourself in some of the world's toughest circuits."''

A RealLife Swedish [=GT3=] driver who once competed in the FIA [=GT3=] European Championship, Championship for Team Need for Speed in which the team finished 6th in the championship in 2010, as well as being known for his tenure as Executive Vice President of Creator/ElectronicArts.



** The car was added in the 2010 game, ''Need for Speed: World'' on June 2011, approximately 3 months after the release of ''Shift 2: Unleashed''

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** The car was added in the 2010 game, ''Need for Speed: World'' on June 2011, approximately 3 months after the release of ''Shift 2: Unleashed''Unleashed''.



!!!'''Car:''' Nissan GT-R [=GT1=] ([=R35=])

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!!!'''Car:''' Nissan GT-R [=GT1=] ([=R35=])([=R35=]) (#22 Sumo Power)



* ButNotTooForeign: He's half British and half Hungarian. Despite holding dual citizenship, Campbell-Walter races under the British flag.

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* ButNotTooForeign: He's half British (or Scottish due to his birthplace) and half Hungarian. Despite holding dual citizenship, Campbell-Walter races under the British flag.flag.
* CoolCar: As what the [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeed main page]] says, the GT-R [=GT1=] is an icon race car that it was featured in the game's cover (alongside a custom Maserati Gran Turismo S).



!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Viper GTS (SR II) (Tuned by Twins Turbo)

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!!!'''Car:''' Dodge Viper GTS (SR II) (Tuned by Twins Turbo)II)


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* TheBusCameBack: Not the twins though, but their choice of car, the classic Dodge Viper GTS makes a return after it was last seen in ''Hot Pursuit 2''.
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A RealLife American Formula D driver who won the championship in 2010 and 2020.

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A RealLife American Formula D driver who won the championship in 2010 and 2020.\\



** It appeared in ''World'' after the October 2011 update. However, it lacks the window decals though since unlike ''[=ProStreet=]'', decals cannot be mounted on the windows until it's introduced in ''2015''.

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** It appeared in ''World'' after the October 2011 update. However, it lacks the window decals though since unlike ''[=ProStreet=]'', decals cannot be mounted on the windows until it's introduced re-introduced in ''2015''.



* FascinatingEyebrow: Rado would make Wrestling/DwayneJohnson proud by performing this trope in front of the camera during his Drag Discipline introduction.

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* FascinatingEyebrow: Rado would make Wrestling/DwayneJohnson [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]] proud by performing this trope in front of the camera during his Drag Discipline introduction.



** Downplayed for its Pro-FWD Reaper, as its towns down its bodywork to a simple pro-stock-like appendages and having a basic drag-spoiler.

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** Downplayed for its Pro-FWD Reaper, as its towns tones down its bodywork to a simple pro-stock-like appendages and having a basic drag-spoiler.
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[[caption-width-right:300: He's not mad at you, but he is when you race him.]]

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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\

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'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' Carbon]]'' (''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonMainVersionCharacters Main Version]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' | ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\\



[=#10=] of the Race Kings.\\\

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[=#10=] of the Race Kings.\\\Kings.



[=#7=] of the Race Kings.\\\
He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a BMW [=M3=].

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[=#7=] of the Race Kings.\\\
Kings.

He is one of the Drift Kings who drives a an [=E46=] BMW [=M3=].



[=#5=] of the Race Kings.\\\
She is one of the Speed Kings who drives a Porsche 996 [=GT3=] RS.

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[=#5=] of the Race Kings.\\\
Kings.

She is one of the Speed Kings who drives a 996 version of the Porsche 996 911 [=GT3=] RS.



[=#4=] of the Race Kings.\\\

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[=#4=] of the Race Kings.\\\Kings.



[=#3=] of the Race Kings.\\\

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[=#3=] of the Race Kings.\\\Kings.



[=#2=] of the Race Kings.\\\

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[=#2=] of the Race Kings.\\\Kings.



A RealLife American Formula D driver who won the championship in 2010 and 2020.\\
Gittin is also the owner of RTR (Ready to Rock), a sub-brand for performance and aero parts for Ford Mustang models.\\\

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A RealLife American Formula D driver who won the championship in 2010 and 2020.\\
2020.
Gittin is also the owner of RTR (Ready to Rock), a sub-brand for performance and aero parts for Ford Mustang models.\\\models.



He appeared in the 2015 game as a [[TheCameo celebrity cameo]], introduced to the player alongside Ken Block.

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He appeared in the 2015 game as a [[TheCameo celebrity cameo]], introduced to the player alongside Ken Block.Creator/KenBlock.



* ExtremityExtremist: Name a car that is not a Mustang, as Gittin is proficient in this pony car.



* MissionControl: Acts as your spotter during races, complete with a LargeHam tone and reminds you to "nail that first corner".



A RealLife Irish professional drift driver that competed in the European Drifting Championship and Formula D.\\\

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A RealLife Irish professional drift driver that competed in the European Drifting Championship and Formula D.\\\D.



A RealLife American time attack driver who is also the Unlimited FWD Champion of 2009 and 2010.\\\

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A RealLife American time attack driver who is also the Unlimited FWD Champion of 2009 and 2010.\\\2010.



* FascinatingEyebrow: Rado does a Wrestling/DwayneJohnson impression by performing this trope in front of the camera during his Drag Discipline introduction.

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* FascinatingEyebrow: Rado does a would make Wrestling/DwayneJohnson impression proud by performing this trope in front of the camera during his Drag Discipline introduction.



A RealLife American endurance driver who once competed in the American Le Mans Series for Rahal Letterman Racing in 2007, 2009 and 2010 but also the 2011 and 2015 Le Mans winner of the GTE Pro category for Corvette Racing.\\\

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A RealLife American endurance driver who once competed in the American Le Mans Series for Rahal Letterman Racing in 2007, 2009 and 2010 but also the 2011 and 2015 Le Mans winner of the GTE Pro category for Corvette Racing.\\\Racing.



A RealLife Swedish [=GT3=] driver who once competed in the FIA [=GT3=] European Championship, as well as being known for his tenure as Executive Vice President of Creator/ElectronicArts.\\\

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A RealLife Swedish [=GT3=] driver who once competed in the FIA [=GT3=] European Championship, as well as being known for his tenure as Executive Vice President of Creator/ElectronicArts.\\\Creator/ElectronicArts.



A RealLife New Zealand drifter known for his collection of rotary powered Mazda vehicles, which one of them help him become the Formula D Japan Series champion in 2018, as well as his long-time sponsorship with Red Bull.\\\

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A RealLife New Zealand drifter known for his collection of rotary powered Mazda vehicles, which one of them help him become the Formula D Japan Series champion in 2018, as well as his long-time sponsorship with Red Bull.\\\Bull.



* ExtremityExtremist: He loves anything Mazda-related or Wankel engine-related. And it shows.

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* ExtremityExtremist: He loves anything Mazda-related or Wankel engine-related.Mazda rotary cars with Red Bull stickers slapped in. And it shows.



A RealLife British-Hungarian driver who competed in the short-lived FIA [=GT1=] World Championship and the 2013 FIA WEC champion in the LM GTE Am category for Aston Martin.\\\

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A RealLife British-Hungarian driver who competed in the short-lived FIA [=GT1=] World Championship and the 2013 FIA WEC champion in the LM GTE Am category for Aston Martin.\\\Martin.



A RealLife American Formula D driver.\\\

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A RealLife American Formula D driver.\\\driver.



* ExtremityExtremist: A specialist in handling sports cars of the past.

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* ExtremityExtremist: A specialist in handling legendary vintage sports cars of the past.cars.

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