Scale models, full-sized dreams

James Colvin, left, and his brother, Bob, display a scale-model history of the brand they sell. Their collection includes every Chevy promotional model produced since the late 1940s. Says James: "My wife says I have Chevy bow ties in my blood." (BILL JONES)

RK

By:

RICK KRANZ

October 31, 2011 05:00 AM

Early one morning about 10 years ago, Louisiana car dealer James Colvin was awakened by a call from police.

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