Former Butler resident Tom Slimick of Marienville (left) shows off his classic ambulance, a 1973 Cadillac Miller Meteor, to EMTs Nicole Shaffer (center) and Heather Flack (right) who were working Sunday at the Big Butler Parts-A-Rama at the Big Butler Fairgrounds, Franklin Township. Nathan Bottiger/Butler Eagle

FRANKLIN TWP — A blaring siren called out over a crowd of people perusing car parts, pieces and other items that make those special classic cars run, purr and growl.

The siren belonged to a 1973 Cadillac Miller Meteor ambulance owned by former Butler resident Tom Slimick, now of Marienville.

“I’ve received an overwhelming response,” said Slimick, who played the part of a tour guide as groups of people arrived to inspect the classic vehicle.

Slimick’s ambulance was part of the Car Corral, a special feature Sunday, the final day of the Big Butler Parts-A-Rama auto part swap meet hosted at the Big Butler Fairgrounds.

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