Wow, What a great idea, a museum of time past, well worth the twenty dollar admission just to roam through till my heart & soul are content. For me, better than going to Disneyworld.
Denny
Where is this Guilford, anyway?
Mike
I think Maine, I was asking myself the same question, then I spotted a Maine license plate on one of the old wrecks in the back among the the trees.
Glennstin
Guilford is in Central Maine, Route 150 between Skowhegan and Dover Foxcroft. This old Willys Dealership, Cookson's Garage, was run by a personal friend, the second generation owner. They didn't throw anything away so when I couldn't buy his old dealership literature, I bought a single sheet copier and went there, spending much time listening to old stories while photo copying many goodies. Lots of Willys History is learned by knowing more about their Dealer / Factory relationships.
Mike
Glennstin, Your info about Cookson's Garage reminds me of my own experience in NJ, Rowett's Garage in Franklin, NJ Sussex County was an old time Willys dealer dating back to the 1940's. Got to know Mr. Rowett quite well, after he passed away, his daughter let me rummage through his stock of vintage parts, found a lot of gems. She told me a story about the old days, that Kaiser Jeep sent them so much literature, that they ended up burning most of it. I felt privileged, just to be trusted and allowed to roam at will.
David Eilers
Burnt the literature? Oh the horror! (lol .. I get why they did it, but I could use some of that!!).
NEAL JUNG
looks like my yard --- only rustier
Bob
That is very cool. Pretty out of the way trip for most, but I'd spend $20 to roam around. There's a similar place in Georgia.
Denny
What a bummer; I was in Maine last week, would have been a great side trip if I'd only knew. Now back in Oregon, so no can do.
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