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Toronto Maple Leafs Superfan or Official Car?

Posted by Jerrold Litwinenko / October 11, 2008

20081011_leafscar01.jpgI spotted this PT Cruiser today, custom painted and decked out in Toronto Maple Leafs logos. I couldn't tell if the car is that of a seriously committed superfan, or it's an official team promotional effort.

"The passion that unites us all" (LOL) is written across the back of the car, and "Go Leafs Go" graces the front roof spoiler. But the bobbleheads and babies hoisting the Stanley Cup that sit on the dashboard take the cake.

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It looks like this may be somewhat more refined competition for the old Leaf Mobile that was made back in 2000.

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11 Comments

David E / October 11, 2008 at 04:29 pm
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This car has "loser" written all over it.
Kenny / October 11, 2008 at 05:47 pm
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@ David E: The Leafs... yes... the actual owner of said vehicle... no... he's passionate and loves his team.

I saw this car 3 weeks ago, I was pulling out of the Costco just down the street from where you took those pics... it was a lone Caucasian male driver, and we couldn't tell if it was a corporate thing, or just someone's fanatiscm.
Ryan / October 12, 2008 at 12:41 am
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That baby holding the cup is now all grown up and has kids in high school. A lot happens in 40 years.
apetimberlake / October 12, 2008 at 08:56 am
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A PT Cruiser to boot !
Tru / October 13, 2008 at 04:16 pm
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It wouldn't be so tragic if the Leafs actually got somewhere in out lifetime. Sadly they have not.
Jerrold / October 14, 2008 at 10:48 am
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UPDATE: the folks at <a href="http://torontomapleleafs.com";>torontomapleleafs.com</a> tell me that this isn't an official car, but is that of a superfan :)
Pat / December 14, 2008 at 03:23 am
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GO LEAFS GO
Bill Cox replying to a comment from Jerrold / April 14, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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This is our car. Yes we are super fans no matter what. We have
added more since these pictures were taken. We are proud of our
car. It is well received in Canada and the U.S.A at the car shows
we go to. Thanks for posting these pictures. Just received them
today. We are sure the Leafs will do better next year. Can not wait.
mr.skinner / April 14, 2009 at 09:56 pm
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your just jealous because,you didn't think of first.
Ryan / February 12, 2010 at 01:05 am
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Joe replying to a comment from Bill Cox / October 2, 2012 at 12:17 pm
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Hey Bill, I'm a reporter with the Toronto Star. I was hoping to spak to you about your car. gjhall@thestar.ca

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