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Cinamyn Choate’s 1996 Base 2.2L “Faux Z26”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

October’s Beretta of the Month hits a lot deeper this year. Here’s some words from Cinamyn about this beautiful car and the amazing human that spread the love of Berettas to his whole family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This 1996 Base was given a second lease on life by the late Aaron Choate. Aaron picked this car up totally trashed and abused and presented it to me. I refused to go near it. He later purchased another car, a donor Z26 and talked me into saving this car. 2.5 years and too much money later, it became my pride and joy. <\/p>

FOZZIE – The faux Z is the only Z26 you\u2019ll find with a little stock 2.2 4 cylinder engine. It will forever remain a tribute to the late Aaron Choate along with the other 3 Berettas in our collection. <\/p>

Happy Birthday Aaron <\/p>

10\/2\/78 – 3\/1\/21 <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I don’t like to speak for everyone, but I think it’s safe to say that Aaron’s impact on the Beretta community as a whole was and is still monumental. He was always there to offer help and advice, a TECH2 scan (seriously, the dude was in the area for work and made a detour to help diagnose my GTZ)<\/em>, and a friendly jab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a small glimpse into the labor of love that transformed this car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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