"When In Miami Visit Our New International Salon"
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- Every now and then back in the 1950s the Waco Imported Car Salon at West Flagler Street and 18th Avenue literally cranked up its back stock and took several cars dating from the 1900s to the 1920s for a quick spin around the block. WTVJ-4 sent a camera to cover the story on July 14 1952 and this footage -- of "ancient horseless carriages*" with names like Franklin, Duryea and Bugatti -- aired on the evening news.
British imports seem to have been Waco's bread-and-butter. This news story notes shiny new models of the Morris Minor, MG and Hillman Minx in Waco's showroom, alongside a "sleek*" Bentley convertible, pricey at $14,400, but certain to draw attention when cruising the boulevard.
"The word 'Quality' takes on new meaning when you discover the thrill of owning an imported British car," rhapsodized a 1952 Waco Motors advertisement. "Like British silver or woolens, these precision-built cars are recognized as the finest in their class."
Another selling point for English cars seventy years ago: "Their reputation for economy (Reduces the average gas bill from $20 a month to around $5 a month)."
This story seems to include outtakes.
*WTVJ News script, July 14, 1952.
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This clip is derived from news film in the WTVJ Collection. Accession number TVN0058-299-01; airdate July 14, 1952. - Zábava
The building still remains on Flagler between 17th & 18th Avenues, but what a shame it is today. Boarded up, painted black, the neighborhood looks much for the worse. Miami was so much more beautiful then.
My parents grew up in 1930's & 40's Miami, and it was paradise!!! My grandfather was born in the house that still stands at the NW corner of SW 12th Ave & 6th Street in Dec 1906
@@miamidolphinsfan Just checked out that house on Google. It's a beautiful home, too bad it's a business now. Things change, and not always for the better.