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bsvwoc Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:14 pm

Hi Group,

Just thought I would ask if there is anyone who has any information on Import Motors in Chicago? I know they were a VW regional distributor back in the 50's and 60's but thats about the extent of my knowledge.

Secondly does anyone have any item form Import Motors that they would care to sell?

Thanks, Peter Cook

bill may Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:18 am

i dont have much info on them ,beyond what you have. also dont forget EMPI of chicago,on route 41 - behind toyota dealership in 60's and 70's.

DrDarby Fri Jan 21, 2005 7:42 pm

I worked for VW from early 80 - mid 90s. Most if not ALL of the "old Timers" ( and there went many around by the 90s) that worked for the Midwest Zone office in Lincolnshire, IL began their USA VW careers there. They would often talk of how things were back then when they couldn't keep cars on the showroom floor and would have people fighting over cars not even off the transport truck yet. I may have some of their Licence plate frames around somewhere.



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