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- "Winter Driving" Window Display at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, November 1933 - Ford Motor Company offered a variety of accessories for its cars, trucks and engines in the 1930s. Some improved performance and economy, others added comfort and convenience, and some simply enhanced a vehicle's appearance. Wintertime advertisements and displays suggested Ford accessories as holiday gifts or emphasized items useful for cold-weather driving.
- November 03, 1933
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"Winter Driving" Window Display at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, November 1933
Ford Motor Company offered a variety of accessories for its cars, trucks and engines in the 1930s. Some improved performance and economy, others added comfort and convenience, and some simply enhanced a vehicle's appearance. Wintertime advertisements and displays suggested Ford accessories as holiday gifts or emphasized items useful for cold-weather driving.
- Service Station Attendant at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933 - The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- November 24, 1933
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Service Station Attendant at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933
The first uniformed gas station attendants appeared around 1914. Attendants worked long hours in all weather, possessed a thorough knowledge of service requirements for various automobile makes and models, improvised quick repairs on the spot, provided directions to lost travelers, and did it all with a smile. Attendants disappeared with the widespread adoption of self-service pumps in the 1970s.
- Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, 8461 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan, 1935 - Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. By the 1930s, many dealerships had spacious showrooms where customers could inspect the latest models. Advertisements and vehicle literature were available and a helpful salesman was always nearby.
- January 13, 1931
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Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, 8461 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan, 1935
Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. By the 1930s, many dealerships had spacious showrooms where customers could inspect the latest models. Advertisements and vehicle literature were available and a helpful salesman was always nearby.
- Customer Service Counter at Stark Hickey Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1930 - Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- February 26, 1930
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Customer Service Counter at Stark Hickey Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1930
Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- Customer Service Counter at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1930 - Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- February 26, 1930
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Customer Service Counter at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1930
Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- Parts Bin at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership Service Station, Detroit, Michigan, 1935 - Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- April 10, 1935
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Parts Bin at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership Service Station, Detroit, Michigan, 1935
Ford Motor Company inaugurated a system of competing dealership franchises in 1914. Dealers sold Ford vehicles, offered repair services, and stocked spare parts and automobile accessories. Dealership parts and service departments lured customers with displays and advertisements. The department also served as a reminder to potential car buyers that the dealership provided extra services after the sale.
- Used Car Lots at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1931 - Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. But they posed a problem for automobile manufacturers. Used cars competed for sales with new cars, and trade-in credits for older vehicles further cut into profits. This photo shows the used car lot at the Stark Hickey Ford Dealership in Detroit, Michigan.
- June 08, 1931
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Used Car Lots at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1931
Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. But they posed a problem for automobile manufacturers. Used cars competed for sales with new cars, and trade-in credits for older vehicles further cut into profits. This photo shows the used car lot at the Stark Hickey Ford Dealership in Detroit, Michigan.
- Stark Hickey Ford Dealership Used Car Lot at Plymouth and Grand River, Detroit, Michigan, 1935 - Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. But they posed a problem for automobile manufacturers. Used cars competed for sales with new cars, and trade-in credits for older vehicles further cut into profits. This photo shows the used car lot at the Stark Hickey Ford Dealership in Detroit, Michigan.
- April 03, 1935
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Stark Hickey Ford Dealership Used Car Lot at Plymouth and Grand River, Detroit, Michigan, 1935
Used cars benefited customers who could buy fancier pre-owned vehicles for the price of new economy models. But they posed a problem for automobile manufacturers. Used cars competed for sales with new cars, and trade-in credits for older vehicles further cut into profits. This photo shows the used car lot at the Stark Hickey Ford Dealership in Detroit, Michigan.
- Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- November 24, 1933
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Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- November 24, 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.