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srfndoc
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I found this pic a number of years ago on the Internet and have had it as my background for many years (this is a cleaned-up version I worked on and changed the format to 16:9):
I was curious to see if the building was still there so started doing some digging. I found out it was Albert Zeisler Autohaus in Wupertal region of Germany. Apparently, it was well known as a VW dealer but previously sold Fords:
I hopped on google maps and was able to find the exact location, very unique with the suspended train which is still operation. All of the Zeisler showroom and main building are gone but if you look at the building on the right/front of the pic, you can see its a match (shape of the windows/shutters and railing). Note google maps distorts the image a bit.
Yes, I'm a nerd with this stuff. Hope you enjoy.
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EverettB
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2024 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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Nice detective work.
I wonder why the building was taken down?
Maybe deemed too close to the track supports?
The building behind the VW dealer is gone too |
Yep, could be the proximity to the track as its pretty close and they have rebuilt those supports and the tracks itself many times over the years (according to the history page). The building in the back is also part of the dealer (you can see the VW logo on the building), I'm guessing the front building was just their showroom.
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Shoyrtt
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| Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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I can add a couple of dealerships to this thread. Here is Van Wyk VW of San Bernardino CA.
In the late 60s-early 70s
Now a U-Haul
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Shoyrtt
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| Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2024 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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Jack Feely VW of Redlands CA in the 60s
Now a parking lot for Tom Bell Chevrolet
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| Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2025 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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Jack Feely VW of Redlands CA in the 60s
Now a parking lot for Tom Bell Chevrolet |
Just found this thread. I took this photo yesterday. Jack Feely closed in 2009. I can't remember exactly when they ripped out the showroom floor and service bays, but it is a bummer. My guess is around 2015.
I remember when Rich Yost used to work there and my dad buying NOS round mirrors from the service department for $20 a pair.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2025 4:47 am Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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Jack Feely VW of Redlands CA in the 60s
Now a parking lot for Tom Bell Chevrolet |
Just found this thread. I took this photo yesterday. Jack Feely closed in 2009. I can't remember exactly when they ripped out the showroom floor and service bays, but it is a bummer. My guess is around 2015.
I remember when Rich Yost used to work there and my dad buying NOS round mirrors from the service department for $20 a pair. |
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Zebedee
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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Lightfoots VW dealer (was Citroen, Hillman and VW in the 1950s/60) in Carlisle in Cumbria in the UK.
Now a charity shop.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Old VW dealerships, what are they now? |
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From the Vintage photo thread. I just remembered this thread.
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1972, Mission Bay Volkswagen. 2205 Moreena Blvd. San Diego, Ca. 92110. Permanently closed sometime after 2023.
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Apple Maps shows it still there. Yelp says it’s permanently closed. I guess I’ll have to do a drive by.
Current view of the dealership taken 08/20/25. Mission Bay Chevrolet next door to close and high rise apartments to be built in its place. Probably the same to happen to the old VW building too. |
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