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Adams Motor Company
Lynchburg, VA |
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The former Adams Motor Company has been here since at least 1932. The building was most recently used as a Chrysler dealer. In 2007, there were old cars on display while the building was up for sale.
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Woodson Pontiac
Roanoke, VA |
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The Woodson Pontiac showroom was built in 1934. In 2001, it was sold to Berglund Chevrolet who now occupy the building. The tower has been removed. For more, see this website.
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former Al's Motors
Arlington, VA |
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The Al's Motors building was designed by J. Raymond Mims and constructed in 1948. Since 2001, it has been occupied by Gold's Gym. The terrazzo floors inside have been preserved. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Bob Peck Chevrolet [closed]
Arlington, VA |
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Bob Peck Chevrolet has been here since 1943. This showroom, aka the "Chevy Wheel", was designed by Anthony Musolleno and built in 1964. As part of the building contract, the architect received two new Corvettes. Bob Peck's used car lot features these signs. In 2006, the showroom's two-acre property was sold for $20 million. The showroom will be demolished in 2008. The new development will include a replica of the Peck building. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
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Jim McKay Chevrolet
Fairfax, VA |
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The OK Used Car signs and lights at Jim McKay Chevrolet are probably from the early 1960s. Chevrolet developed its OK Used Car Warranty in the 1930s. Ford had their own plan called the A-1 Used Car Warranty and Lincoln-Mercury had their Safe Buy, Silver Crest and Gold Crest Warranties. Under the OK Used Car Warranty, dealers inspected, tested and repaired cars prior to sale. The dealer was then responsible for up to 50% of the cost of parts and labor for any repairs during the first 30 days. Over the next two years, the dealer assumed 15% of repair costs.
In the early 1960s, Chevrolet bumped up their contract to include a 5-year, 50,000 mile warranty. During this time, advertising and dealership signage prominently featured Chevrolet's OK seal-of-quality. Jim McKay has a flashier, new car showroom and lot down the road. For more, see these websites:
1, 2, and 3.
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Casey Auto Group
Newport News, VA |
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Casey Auto Group was originally Casey Chevrolet (they now also sell BMW Honda, Toyota, VW, Jeep, etc.). The round building was constructed around 1963 for their used car lot. It has a car ramp to the elevated showroom floor but today there are only desks inside. For more, see their website.
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