I knew Guido Franch. I used to work nights at the Mister Donut in Villa Park, and Mr. Franch was a frequent customer. Sometimes he’d come to the shop in the morning when I got off of work and take me out for a drink. He’d always demonstrate his Mota fuel for me, and try to get me to invest. I never did, but he was a nice old guy(to me). He tipped a hell of a lot better than the cheap-ass Villa Park cops did, for sure!
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