Brand Ford dealership in LA

[rick60]

Does anyone have any information/photos of Brand Ford?  They were a dealership located in Los Angeles California.  I'm interested in the late '50s early'60s era.  Google has not been much help.  Thanks.

Edited September 21, 2016 by rick60 (see edit history)

[rick60]

I learned through an email that the name of the dealer was Brand Motors Ford City.  They were located on 22nd St.  Any photos or additional information would be appreciated.  Thanks.

[BrandMotors]

Just came across your post. My grandfather, John Beber, owned the dealership. I remember it being on Crenshaw Boulevard at 26th. He died in 1963 and the dealership closed shortly after the 1965 Watts riots. Most of the senior execs ended up at Ralph Williams Ford in the San Fernando Valley.

 

 

Edited April 19, 2023 by BrandMotors
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[rick60]

Thank you for the information.  I have an old license plate frame from the dealer and was wondering about the dealership.

[BrandMotors]

I’ve been looking for memorabilia from the dealership. If you’re interested in selling for a modest amount, let me know. Thanks 

[rick60]

PM sent.

[rick60]

BrandMotors provided me with a few vintage photos of the dealership and gave me permission to post them here.  That is Chico Marx and John Beber (BrandMotors grandfather) in the photo from 1952.   They were friends and played cards at the Friars Club.

[BrandMotors]

Full name of the dealership was Brand Motors Ford City. It was the largest Ford dealership in western United States until the mid-1960s.