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#1219: The LTD of Destruction

Original Air Date: 05.12.2012
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This week on Car Talk, Todd decided to buy his girlfriend a 1973 Ford LTD, on the premise it would be safe and easy to work on. Unfortunately, the car's loud backfire has led to one dead cat, several deceased goldfish, and one very strained relationship.
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