New deliveries, coach dealer inventory ads

[Tony Karsnia - Deceased - 1971-2020]

Those are great photos, Paul. I really like that '95 Victoria with the airline-style drapes. I just bougtht a 2009 Eagle Chrysler funeral van from Michael Parks. Had just the vehicle we were looking for, which was everything (and more) that he represented. I am completely satisfied with this - my first - transaction with Parks.

 

[Steve Loftin]

Over the years and prior to the Internet, procar dealers used various methods of advertising their used (and new) inventories. The most popular was ads in state, regional, and national trade publications as seen in this thread. Upon request, many would send photos of a car to a potential buyer along with a short specification sheet.

Bob Keller, the S&S dealer in Ohio for some time, had printed and kept on hand information cards that were similar in size and weight to a postcard. While these two examples from 1963 aren't in the best condition, they are irreplaceable pieces of procar history:

(SL collection)

 

[David Martin]

Would absolutely LOVE to see ANY deliveries from Butler Coach In Indiana. My Uncle bought from them for many years.

Interesting sidelight that probably is not germain but...Wonder what the commisions were/are. I know in the Towing industry the Salesman is lucky to get 2-3% over the cost of the chassis.

 

[Steve Loftin]

From the May, 1955 issue of THE EMBALMERS' MONTHLY:

 

[Steve Loftin]

Note how "Chevy" is spelled:

 

[Steve Loftin]

What fun we could have if we were able to go back and visit these lots:

 

[Steve Lichtman]

What fun we could have if we were able to go back and visit these lots:

No doubt about it!

Note how "Chevy" is spelled:

Cheve'. It's Italian - like "fra-gi-le"!

 

[Wayne Krakowski]

More like the comedian pronouncing his own name as Chevee Chase.from Saturday night live days.

 

[Steve Loftin]

From the 8/62 issue of the AFD:

 

[Josh Rutter]

This is a great thread, it gives me new hope of finding ads from a dealer ive been trying to find info on as well as the original funeral home of my coach.

Which magazine was a good one for the North Carolina-area?

 

[Steve Loftin]

Since 1919: THE SOUTHERN FUNERAL DIRECTOR:

http://southernfuneraldirectormagazine.com/

 

[Steve Loftin]

From the NORTHEAST FUNERAL DIRECTOR, April, 1964:

 

[Steve Loftin]

Superior also offered a used car "certification" program:

(NFD, 9/60)

 

[Steve Loftin]

From the NFD; March, 1960:

 

[Steve Loftin]

This is from the 8/62 issue of the AFD. I wish they hadn't airbrushed the photos:

 

[Steve Loftin]

This is from the 8/62 issue of the AFD. I wish they hadn't airbrushed the photos:

While these are all beauties, the Hemperley car and I could've had a lifelong relationship of nurturing, love, and respect.

Sadly, the Hemperley firm has been reduced to chain ownership:

http://www.dignitymemorial.com/carmi...s/history.page

 

[Kenneth Howe]

New Deliveries

What an awesome group of pics!

 

[Steve Loftin]

These items are from the June, 1955 issue of the NORTHEAST FUNERAL DIRECTOR magazine:

 

[Steve Loftin]

These items are from the June, 1955 issue of the NORTHEAST FUNERAL DIRECTOR magazine:

These two were on the facing page:

 

[Steve Loftin]

A pair of Pontiacs

From the AFD, 6/55: