The old dealerships usually concentrated around the prestigious domestic
name brands during the era such as Buick, Cadillac, and Oldsmobile. This one is for the Simpson Buick in Fullerton, not to be confused with the old mid-century one in Downey.
Scott Pontiac (Closed/Removed)
El Monte, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This arrow headed Pontiac sign at Scott
Pontiac in El Monte is a prime example of the marquee that used to
be commonplace at Pontiac dealerships decades ago.
UPDATE 12/06 : The Pontiac sign has now been removed. Many thanks to Scott MacPherson and Tom Rice for update. 12-06
Used
Cars Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
This whimsical sign advertising used cars looks both aged yet
new at the same time.
Not sure if the lot used to house something other than used cars in the
past.
Stiegler Auto
Sherman Oaks, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Hmm... guess how long this auto dealership has been around? Since the
70's? No, earlier. Stiegler Auto features a colored marquee
that's quite eye-catching along busy Ventura Boulevard.
Majestic Pontiac (Redone) Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
The Majestic Pontiac was once a happening car dealership in the
Crenshaw District. Now boarded up and sitting next to the recently shut
down Holiday Bowl, its future is very much in doubt.
UPDATE 08/08 : The sign has been changed and now sits as part of a revitalization of that corner and has a Denny's and Walgreen's facing Crenshaw. The old coffee shop has been upscaled to a Starbucks. Many thanks to Meiling Lee for update. 08-08
Casa de Cadillac
Sherman Oaks, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's the world-class Casa
de Cadillac dealership in it's glowing delight. This Sherman Oaks
dealership still features its immense glass showcasing walls. Word on
the street is that this dealership is actually endangered, if you can
believe that.
Windy's Used Cars (Redone)
Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
Windy's Used Cars sports a tremendous arrow on its vintage looking
marquee. Unfortunately, the marquee suffered a recent facelift which removed
the individuality of this sign.
Smiley's Used Cars
San Bernardino, CA Photo and info courtesy David Carrasco
Here is Smiley's Used Cars in San Bernardino, CA. Notice
this robotic looking sign, a happy face with an arrow pointing out of
it's head.
Simpson Buick
Used
Cars
Stiegler Auto
Majestic Pontiac (Redone)
Windy's Used Cars (Redone)
Smiley's Used Cars
