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Old Shelby American Dealerships where are they today?

Started by FL SAAC, October 17, 2025, 03:53:25 PM

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#15
October 20, 2025, 09:37:38 AM
with the talk on Kings lately here are some Koons Koons Ford advertising speaking on how to become a King

Wear that crown proudly only at Koons
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#16
October 30, 2025, 06:38:49 PM
S&C Ford is no longer in SF. Believe that property on market street is now apartments. Think they move to South Sf or Daley City.

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#17
October 30, 2025, 06:56:21 PM
Here is Archway Motors in Baltimore where my 5S230 was delivered, now just a city social services building......
Formerly known as CorvetteMike.

TA Coupe

#18
October 30, 2025, 07:54:20 PM
Speaking about old dealerships made me think of this old commercial about one in south san francisco. Not a Shelby dealership, but this is funny as hell and is a bit R Rated:

Outtake from Ralph Williams Bayshore Chrysler-Plymouth TV commercial (1968). You might have seen this floating around online titled as 'Honest Car Salesman' in grainy low quality, but this version is taken from the original master tape. : r/ObscureMedia https://share.google/seKtbanjcXHLWcYaC

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#19
October 31, 2025, 08:18:29 AM
Here in Alberta Calgary's Shelby dealer was Metro Ford. Still operating under the same banner. In Edmonton it was Healy Motors, where my 68 originated. In 1996 it was sold, and the name changed to Sherwood Ford.
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#20
October 31, 2025, 09:57:22 AM
Quote from: TA Coupe on October 30, 2025, 07:54:20 PMSpeaking about old dealerships made me think of this old commercial about one in south san francisco. Not a Shelby dealership, but this is funny as hell and is a bit R Rated:

Outtake from Ralph Williams Bayshore Chrysler-Plymouth TV commercial (1968). You might have seen this floating around online titled as 'Honest Car Salesman' in grainy low quality, but this version is taken from the original master tape. : r/ObscureMedia https://share.google/seKtbanjcXHLWcYaC

       Roy


Thanks for sharing that phenomenal piece of art.

Love those old commercials nothing like them today.

Today it ALL has to be pleasing and inoffensive to ALL. 

Or DEI approved Diversity - Equity - Inclusive. Well you know how that is.

If you played these today  most definitely you would offend "someone" and once you offend "someone" the mandatory lame apology must follow.

The apology must be made to the offended party and extended back to everyone in their families going past a minimum of 1,000 YEARS!

I am so sorry.....

Lame very Lame

Again thanks for sharing
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#21
November 01, 2025, 01:29:56 PM
There was a Williams Ford in Daly City next to the theater...on Mission Street... in 1964. I bought my used 63 1/2 Falcon Sprint there and later had then upgrade cam,heads,and intake from the Shelby Parts Catalog. Later traded that for my fist Cobra!

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#22
November 04, 2025, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: 6s2055 on November 01, 2025, 01:29:56 PMThere was a Williams Ford in Daly City next to the theater...on Mission Street... in 1964. I bought my used 63 1/2 Falcon Sprint there and later had then upgrade cam,heads,and intake from the Shelby Parts Catalog. Later traded that for my fist Cobra!

Wondering if it's the same Ralph Williams Bay Store?

Anyone know if it is?
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#23
November 05, 2025, 12:14:39 PM
If it's the same guy, I think he had Huntington Beach Ford? 

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#24
November 07, 2025, 02:31:58 PM Last Edit: November 07, 2025, 02:36:31 PM by FL SAAC
Quote from: ChicagoChris on November 05, 2025, 12:14:39 PMIf it's the same guy, I think he had Huntington Beach Ford? 

Would have love to meet (salesman) him, what a character!
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#25
November 07, 2025, 02:33:12 PM
Quote from: Cobrask8 on October 19, 2025, 10:21:24 AMTwo here back East are still operating Ford dealerships.

In NJ, Watchung Ford is still a Ford dealer, but re-sold so many times, no clue on the current name. - Update - Liccardi

In Allentown PA, Gilboy Ford is still owned by the same Family.

Many thanks for your awesome contribution!
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#26
November 07, 2025, 02:35:38 PM
Moving on the Gilboy Ford lead

Gilboy Ford was a dealership in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that sold Shelby American vehicles through their dealership.

Gilboy Ford is still operating and is still owned by the same family. The connection between Gilboy Ford and Shelby history comes from the sale of specific Shelby models like this GT350, which was sold new by the dealership

And keepem coming folks !
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#27
November 08, 2025, 09:22:50 AM
Quote from: Stillakid54 on October 31, 2025, 08:18:29 AMHere in Alberta Calgary's Shelby dealer was Metro Ford. Still operating under the same banner. In Edmonton it was Healy Motors, where my 68 originated. In 1996 it was sold, and the name changed to Sherwood Ford.

Hey Kid
thanks for this lead
me thinks I found some info on them
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#28
November 08, 2025, 09:24:37 AM
According to records Metro Ford opened for business in 1962 at 5th Ave and center street.

In 1970 it moved to 9th Ave and 11st SW. Today it is located at 5901 Weaselhead Rd, Tsuut'ina. 

Still in operation
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#29
November 08, 2025, 09:27:41 AM
Another "ditty" from them
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