Scans from the 1954 Detroit Auto Show Program.
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Own \'53 Commander Starliner. Red w/beige top. 350 Chev/700R4. Tilt,cruise,A/C.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j30/Bobphyl/StudeontheBeach.jpg -
An interesting list of dealers, to be sure.
In the Studebaker list is Davis Motor Sales at 421 E. Vernor Highway.
Does anyone know what is significant about Mr. Davis and his franchise?
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The First auto dealership operated by an African American?Eric DeRosa
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Originally posted by 2R2 View Post BINGO! Studebaker was the first manufacturer to offer a franchise to an African-American. Mr. Davis even spoke at an SDC International Meet many years ago, although I am sure he has since passed away. 
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We've got to quit saying, "How stupid can you be?" Too many people are taking it as a challenge.
G. K. Chesterton: This triangle of truisms, of father, mother, and child, cannot be destroyed; it can only destroy those civilizations which disregard it.Comment
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