Miss Carmageddon 1929

By Kevin Roderick | September 28, 2012 12:27 AM

Miss Carmageddon 1929.jpg
Staffers at the Auto Club Archives on South Figueroa had a little fun with a 1929 picture from their files — and remind people to avoid driving near the 405 this weekend.


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