Auto Factoids for 3/1/2011

Here are a couple of auto factoids:

3/1/1988  Pontiac announces the end of the Fiero automobile – Was anyone sad about that?

Pontiac Fiero

3/1/1937   In New Jersey one of the largest dealerships of the era was opened.  The Miro Brothers opened a  state-of-the-art facility with “one of the largest and most modern showrooms in the country,” measuring 38′ x 40′ .  The dealership was service station and dealt for Buick, Packard, Oldsmoble, and REO trucks. The east side of the building served as a Mobil gas station and service garage during the World War II.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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