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Legion Puts the New Tarmac Through Its Paces

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

29 Jul 2020
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Legion Puts the New Tarmac Through Its Paces

Justin and Cory Williams of Legion of Los Angeles put the new Tarmac SL7 through its paces.

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