Today’s dealer visit is to Merriman Motors in Raleigh, North Carolina. We’ll start with this display of 1951 models in the showroom above, surrounded by prominent flower displays. It’s a theme in these photos, most with a rather celebratory spirit. Just check out the next one:
Here are the shots showing the arrival of the “spinner grille” 1950 models, for which the dealer made quite a festive display, as it could only be for cars that were “Styled Ahead”.
More bright lights outside, at night. Studebaker folks know the ’50 “Spinner” face was a fun update of the rather radical-looking 1947 bodies. Talking about which…
… Here is a ’47 model at Merriman, in a rather fun photo.
We’ll close with this image, where the Merriman guys seem to be capturing a merry occasion. Or more precisely, a ‘Certificate of Merit’ occasion. Should you wonder, this is not the first appearance of Merriman Motors at CC, with one image featured before.
I’ve no way of knowing if our Merryman folk will show up again on our pages, but for the time being, let’s leave them enjoying this occasion.
Foiling the walls and ceiling seems like a lot of work for one party!
The original tin ceiling would be appreciated now; it was just old hat then.
In Valparaiso, Indiana my parents bought our 1950 Nash AMBASSADOR from Thomas J. Marimon Nash. At that time Nash was a big seller. Until the early 80s his son continued selling AMC. Coincidence? Especially with the failed attempt to save Studebaker. Nash, Packard and Hudson.
Ugh, those fixtures that featured bare fluorescent light tubes. They make an appearance in almost every shot!