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American Classic Car Sales to Raffle Off 1968 Chevrolet Camaro to Benefit Braden River High School Football Team in Bradenton, Florida

BRADENTON, FLORIDA One lucky winner will show up to Thanksgiving dinner with a new classic car, thanks to American Classic Car Sales, Bogey’s Restaurant & Sports Pub, and the Braden River High School Athletic Booster Club.

 

They are raffling a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro to benefit the Braden River High School “Pirates” football team.

 

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The car will be on display at Bogey’s Restaurant at 7230 52nd Place East (at State Road 70) in Bradenton, until the drawing on Saturday, November 23. Valued at $25,000, the asphalt-eating muscle car is restored and features a 327 cubic inch 275 horsepower V8 engine, an automatic transmission and plenty of upgrades.

 

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The odds of winning are good with only 300 tickets sold for $100 each. Tickets can be purchased by calling Albert Myara, owner of Bogey’s, at (941) 320-6533 and are available for purchase at the restaurant.

 

“Albert approached us to partner with them to help raise money for the football program at BRHS,” said American Classic Car Sales Manager Dan Lussier. “It was his idea to raffle off a restored classic car. The dealership liked the idea and jumped at the chance to be involved. It’s for a great cause!”

 

American Classic Car Sales is located at 1683 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232. Website: www.AmericanClassicCarSales.com.

 

 

PHOTO (from left):

Eric Sanders, Offensive Coordinator; Albert Myara, Owner of Bogey’s; Curt Bradley, Head Football Coach; Bob Bowling, Athletic Director; and Matt Bowling, Football and Baseball Coach 
 

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For more information, please contact Linda Thomas of Thomas & Brannan Communications at (941) 321-3345 or LT@thomasbrannan.com.


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