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Old 08-13-2020, 10:09 PM
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Default Did Jim Wangers of Pontiac fame own a Chevy dealership?

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Yes he did. I have his book, Glory Days.
Dealership was in Milwaukee

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Capital Drive @ Green Bay, not sure what building, however.

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His book is a very good read!
I bought it from him in 2009 when I was at the Pontiac Nationals, and he was kind enough to sign it for me.

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Yes. It was in the mid to late 70's.

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Later became the Jenkins Volvo/Jag dealership. North East Corner of Green Bay Ave & Capitol Drive. Almost next door the the Old Rank & Son Buick.

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