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Dec 3, 2008 10:52 pm US/Eastern
Antique Cars Destroyed In Weymouth Fire
WEYMOUTH (WBZ) ―
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The heavy flames and smoke caused the building's roof to collapse – destroying all the cars inside.
WBZ
Several antique cars were destroyed in a heartbreaking fire in Weymouth on Wednesday.
The fire at 899 Middle St. consumed the entire building.
The 89-year-old man who owns the cars was moving one of the cars when it sparked the fire, destroying his three-car collection and his barn where the cars were being stored in.
A 1929 Buick Roadmaster, which was used in movies like "The Great Gatsby" and "The Witches of Eastwick," was destroyed.
A 1964 and a half Mustang convertable and a 1915 Dodge Phaeton -- one of only three in the U.S. -- were also destroyed.
The man escaped the fire but was so upset over the loss he had to be taken to the hospital. His condition is not yet known.
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