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Algar in the 1980's

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  1. 19633500GT

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    Question for the group here.

    I am trying to track down the history on a sign that "may" have been displayed outside Algar OR somewhere in PA at a European type dealer, likely in the 1980's.

    I was wondering if anyone has any photos from the 80's of Algar?

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  2. Ferris Bueller

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    What sign exactly
    If you google images you will find a few older photos
     
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    In the 80's, if I recall correctly, Algar was in King of Prussia, and that building on Lancaster Avenue was occupied by Rosemont Porsche/Audi. Pretty certain about that because I bought a new 944 there in 1985.

    Algar then moved their import operation to Aston Township in Delaware County for a while. I don't think they re-occupied the building in Bryn Mawr until very late in the 80's or early 90's.

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    this makes great sense now. I confirmed this morning the owner (of the sign in research) had lived right there in the 1980's (Aston Township area). He's deceased now, but it would make my guess of him procuring it from Algar, I pretty good bet.
     
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    Funny and small world.

    I moved my business to Aston Township in the 80's and would see someone from Algar driving (testing I guess) cars on a regular basis on the road directly outside my window. So I got an almost daily parade of one or two fast red cars. It took me a little while to discover WHY I was being blessed with the daily show.

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    I can't prove it (maybe yet...) but I would take the over on this Alfa sign, being the one shown here

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    this sign seems to have been two sided and pole mounted (bracket on top) - the one on the building was one sided and flush mounted.
     
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    Do you have any photos from back then?

    Here’s my other one. It’s massive. Double sided

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    Not from that late.

    Cool sign.


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    Thanks Ted. You'll see it on BaT shortly.

    I've never bought and sold signs before, but heck, what the hell, right?
     
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    Now is a good time. Everything seems to sell for more than I think it’s worth.


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