EXHIBIT 9

Microfilm Number              Filed with the Department of State on JAN 26, 1998
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Entity Number 2796857           /s/
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                                        Secretary  of  the  Commonwealth



                 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME


     In  compliance  with  the  requirements of 54 Pa.C.S. Sec. 311 (relating to
registration),  the  undersigned  entity(ies)  desiring to register a fictitious
name  under  54  Pa.C.S.  Ch.  3 (relating to fictitious names), hereby state(s)
that:

1.     The  fictitious  name  is:    All Pro Auto Mall
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2.     A  brief  statement  of  the character or nature of the business or other
       activity  to be carried on under or through the fictitious name is:

                      Retail sale of cars and trucks
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3.     The  address, including number and street. if any, of the principal place
       of  business of the business or other activity to be carried on under or
       through the  fictitious  name  is  (P.O.  Box  alone is not acceptable):

       3644 Washington Road  McMurray  PA   15317          Washington
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       Number and Street     City    State.  Zip             County

4.     The  name  and  address,  including  number  and  street. if any, of each
       individual  interested  in  the  business  is:
        Name        Number and Street          City        State         Zip
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5.     Each  entity,  other  than  an individual, interested in such business is
       (are):
       Name          Form of Organization         Organizing Jurisdiction
       Principal Office Address                 Pa. Registered Office, if any
       LoCastro  &  Associates,  Inc - PA  corporation  3644  Washington Rd.
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                                                              McMurray PA 15317
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6.     The  applicant  is  familiar  with  the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S. Sec. 332
       (relating  to  effect  of  registration)   and  understands  that  filing
       under  the  Fictitious  Names  Act  does  not  create  any  exclusive  or
       other right in the fictitious  name.


7.     (Optional):  The  name(s)  of  the  agent(s),  if any, any one of whom is
       authorized  to  execute  amendments to, withdrawals from or  cancellation
       of this registration  in  behalf  of  all  then  existing  parties to the
       registration, is (are):

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            [STAMP]      JAN 26 1998
                      PA DEPT. OF STATE



     IN  TESTIMONY  WHEREOF,  the  undersigned  have caused this Application for
Registration of Fictitious Name to be executed this 21st day of January, 1998.
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      (Individual  Signature)                       (Individual  Signature)


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      (Individual  Signature)                       (Individual  Signature)


    Lo Castro & Associates, Inc.
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      (Name of Entity)                                  (Name of Entity)

BY:  /s/ Vincent A. Lo Castro                 BY:
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TITLE:  President                             Title:
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