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Colorado Car Dealerships

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Sim Hudson Motor Company
Burlington, CO
The Sim Hudson Motor Company building originally housed the Golden Belt Garage when it was built in 1920. It was remodeled in 1932 in this Art Deco style. In 1983, the dealership became Vince's Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac. Vince's moved to a new location in 2000. [map]

former dealership
Denver, CO
This former dealership was built in 1926 for the Cullen-Thompson Motor Company. Each arch features stained-glass depictions of the Chrysler winged wheel logo. Ramps inside the building still connect the floors. One of them is now used as an artificial ski slope. In 1971, Gart Brothers Sports Castle moved into the building. Since around 2006, the building has housed a Sports Authority. These photos are from 2012. In 2016, the Sports Authority closed and the building has been vacant since then. [map]

former Willys-Overland dealership
Denver, CO
This former Willys-Overland dealership is now home to Denver Integrated Imaging. The building is probably from the 1920s or 1930s. [map]

Leeman Auto Company Building
Denver, CO
This Leeman Auto Company Building was built in 1932. DeSotos and Plymouths were sold here originally. The building now houses Car Toys and Pizzeria Locale. [map]

Rickenbaugh Cadillac/Volvo
Denver, CO
Rickenbaugh Cadillac/Volvo was established in 1944. I don't know if this 50,000 square foot dealership was built then or later. It was definitely here by the 1960s. [map]

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Universal Motor Company
Greeley, CO
The Universal Motor Company dealership was built in 1917. In 1922, it began housing Garnsey & Wheeler Ford. That business moved out in 1999. The Ford logo was covered by a plastic sign for a Western wear store until around 2019. By 2023, an addition three floors were added to the one-story building for housing. [map]

former dealership [gone]
Holyoke, CO
This former dealership was built in 1929 for the Garland Motor Company. The corner of the building at the left may have been used as a gas station. The building was purchased by John Baldwin in 1951. The business went on to become John Baldwin Chevrolet Buick. The building became vacant around 1988. It was demolished in 2010.

Wilcoxson Buick-Cadillac-GMC Truck
Pueblo, CO
The Wilcoxson Buick-Cadillac-GMC Truck dealership originally housed W.A. Wills Ford. The building appears to be from the 1950s. The dealership became Wilcoxson in 1967. Around 2023, the "Buick" letters were removed from the sign. The dealership is now known as Wilcoxson GMC Truck. For more, see this website. [map]

Chevrolet dealership
Springfield, CO		 Bill's Motor Co.
Sterling, CO
This building in Springfield was apparently built in 1927 and housed a Chevrolet dealership. The building now houses the Lost Dog Cafe. [map]

Bill's Motor Co. sold Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and GMC Trucks. I don't know what make was sold here originally. The building might be from the 1920s or 1930s. Shortly after this photo was taken in 2012, the Old Town Bistro moved into the building. The building now houses the Hot Spot Smokehouse. The Bill's Motor Co. letters are still there. [map]

former Vogue Super Service and Santi Motor Co.
Walsenburg, CO
Oscar Santi started his oil company in 1930 and opened a gas station on W. 7th St. In 1939, the building shown in the top row was built for his Vogue Super Service gas station. He soon started selling cars. In 1951, he opened the Santi Motor Co. building shown in the bottom row above. I believe it sold Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. The buildings feature glazed brick exteriors and interiors. The building in the top row has been used for retail shops but is currently vacant. The building in the bottom row is used by the Huerfano County Fire Protection District. [map]

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