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Tulsa Car Dealerships Have Added To Colorful History.

For anyone interested in the local color and history of Tulsa, car dealerships are probably not part of the idea. As a matter of fact, you might be more interested in the contributions of local greats, artists, and writers to the history of this city. After all, Tulsa is considered the second largest city in the state of Oklahoma by census takers and America’s most beautiful city by travel aficionados and magazines. Having been featured in songs by The Byrds, Neil Young, and J.J. Cale, it is not surprising that locals are proud of the accomplishments of their city, its atmosphere, and its long standing history.

Believe it or not, but Tulsa car dealerships have contributed greatly to the local flavor as well as to some great anecdotal history that would otherwise remain unwritten. Did you know, for example, that in 1946 a radio station with the call letter KFMJ first entered the airwaves? What many folks may be unaware of is the fact it was owned by Fred Jones who also owned a great many car dealerships in and around Tulsa. It is unlikely that they offered too many commercials for competitive car dealers in the area. Another favorite memory of those who remember the marketing ploys of early Tulsa car dealerships will quite possibly remember Jimmy the Giant who advertised trucks for Crager GMC’s dealership. Of course, more than just the contributions of the Tulsa car dealerships to the colorful advertising landscape of the city are also the contributions that individual dealership owners have made to the area. Take for example D.B. Wilkerson who owned a used care business in 1932 and operated it until 1954 when he upgraded to a Chevrolet franchise. Mr. Wilkerson is credited for being instrumental in the creation and support of Oral Roberts University!.

It is easy to understand now why in Tulsa car dealerships are considered to be part and parcel of the local history and even of the ambience of the city. They have graced the airwaves with commercials that were funny or sometimes even downright involuntarily so, yet they also were at the forefront of contributing to many of Tulsa’s landmarks, institutions of higher learning, and even valued members of many cultural causes and museums.

Article Published: Monday 28th August 2006