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Another one bites the dust. 704 E Race. Bodyshop. Duncan's car lot.

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

Old Duncan's car lot bodyshop.

car lot duncans searcy ar another one bite the dust

This building is not historic except as being a part of a successful car lot for many years.  Folks may remember Duncan's Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle located at 704 E. Race Street in Searcy AR.  They may chuckle as they remember V. W. Duncan, famous for the saying, "What Ole Po Dunk says it is, it is!"

Po Dunk was a fantastic salesman and started the car business at 202 S. Main in 1946.  He moved to the Race Street location and in 1964 acquired the Chrysler-Plymouth line and added Jeep products in 1979. Duncan's had great repeat business due to good service by excellent family members and employees.The business closed in approximately 2008.

The old bodyshop building was in disrepair and the family decided to remove it. 

car lot searcy ar duncans another one bites the dust

In this picture you can see the surrounding area.  And in the picture below you can see the attack that started the demolition.  So we can accurately say that another part of Searcy's history has been taken.

car lot shop gone another one bites the dust searcy

 

 

 

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Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your

weekend!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Dec 15, 2024 03:52 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Barbara. Sometimes the only things you have to remember are the memories of what once was. And, those memories are very valuable. Enjoy your day.

Dec 15, 2024 05:40 AM
Don Thompson
Donthomp Associates - Sunnyvale, CA

Looks like a very good building. Too bad it has to go!

With all the plastic in car bodies, the skills of metal working artisans in body shops are no longer in much demand. Any auto repair shop can remove and replace parts.

Dec 15, 2024 11:35 AM
Barbara S. Duncan

That is probably true, Don.  My car tells when it needs something and it is a 2018 model.  No telling how much cars have improved.

Dec 15, 2024 02:06 PM