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Office of the VP for Communications – Keeping alumni and friends connected to U-M

B.A.T. Car Gallery with Gary Kaberle, DDS ’72

Gary Kaberle, DDS ’72, had no idea the “cool” car he purchased for $2,600 in 1963 was a rare Italian prototype with a chassis by Alfa Romeo. It was a discovery that would change his life. Read story.

  • Get in

    The B.A.T. 11dk from the side. “One of my favorites,” Kaberle says. (Image courtesy of Gary Kaberle.)

  • Rear view

    The B.A.T. 11dk at Meadow Brook Hall near Detroit. (Image courtesy of Gary Kaberle.)

  • Dreams and Designs for a Cure

    Kaberle’s B.A.T. 11dk travels with a giant pink ribbon to generate support for cancer research. (Image courtesy of Gary Kaberle.)

  • Smalltown hero

    The B.A.T. 11dk at Van’s Garage in Leland, Mich. (Image courtesy of Gary Kaberle.)

  • Reunited

    All three original B.A.T.s together again. (Image courtesy of Gary Kaberle.)

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