The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, December 25, 1994              TAG: 9412250136
SECTION: AUTO WEEKLY              PAGE: H1   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: BY MARY SCULLY
                                             LENGTH: Short :   35 lines

GARAGES ARE AUTOMOTIVE SHRINES CAR BUFFS VENERATE WHAT SOME WRITE OFF AS A STORAGE AREA FOR JUNK.

[This story is not available electronically. For complete text, please see microfilm.] ILLUSTRATION: Color photos by ERIC THINGSTAD

Adam Graham completely finished his garage with plaster walls,

ceiling and carpet to house his favorite Corvette, a 1977, and his

extensive collection of Corvette items.

Terry Bond stands behind the counter of his recreated auto parts

store from the 1915-1920 era.

Hubert ``Smitty'' Smith displays one of his five Corvairs in his

garage, which he made into a museum honoring Corvairs.

Photo by ERIC THINGSTAD

John Burton's garage houses six vehicles, including 1966 Mustang

coupe. The parking meter and fire hydrant are part of his collection

of automotive accessorites.

by CNB