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Does anybody from the Chicago area remember Ferrell Hicks 5727 S. Ashland in Chicago? I just got my Shipping Data Report from NCRS, and they tell me that's where my 1963 was delivered. I found out the Chicago Corvette Club started out at FH in 1958. Just curious if there is any old documentation or pics left, or if anybody knows what happened to the dealer. Did a Google on the address and the site is a vacant lot now.
Thanks,,
Kent
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FERRELL-HICKS CHEVROLET, Chicago, IL
Ferrell-Hicks Chevrolet was located at 5727 S Ashland Ave, Chicago Illinois in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Chicago Corvette Club was founded with 22 members on March 21, 1958 by Keith Lais, Corvette owner and salesman at Ferrell Hicks Chevrolet. The first meeting of the club was held in the salesmen’s room at Ferrell Hicks Chevrolet.
Hey Yukon, Funny about the Caprice. We called those kind of cars "Sleepers". When you pulled up next to them they would put you to sleep, until they blew your doors off.
Quick Silver, Thanks for the research. I especially like the pick of the building, looks like about '64. The car listing of a 1979 with Ferrell Hicks origin lets me know they were around at least until then. I appreciate you looking around for me.
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Originally Posted by outofspec
Hey Yukon, Funny about the Caprice. We called those kind of cars "Sleepers". When you pulled up next to them they would put you to sleep, until they blew your doors off.
Quick Silver, Thanks for the research. I especially like the pick of the building, looks like about '64. The car listing of a 1979 with Ferrell Hicks origin lets me know they were around at least until then. I appreciate you looking around for me.
Oh, got it. c1960, as in Circa, (around) 1960.
That's a cool site. Amazing that you found it, and that the post card was even around for someone to scan it to the site.
Thanks again!
Does anybody from the Chicago area remember Ferrell Hicks 5727 S. Ashland in Chicago? I just got my Shipping Data Report from NCRS, and they tell me that's where my 1963 was delivered. I found out the Chicago Corvette Club started out at FH in 1958. Just curious if there is any old documentation or pics left, or if anybody knows what happened to the dealer. Did a Google on the address and the site is a vacant lot now.
Thanks,,
Kent
I was never there, but do have some memories of the catchy tv commercial jingle. All I can remember is It had the address sung and then "to Ferrell Hicks, to Ferrel Hicks" at the end. I think it aired in the late '60s to mid '70s. Looked for it on google, but couldn't find it.
My dad bought all 3 of his Chevys from Ferrel Hicks The first was a 59 Impala Convertible that he traded in on the 64-409/425hp and then he traded that in on the 66 396/375hp Chevelle He turned 21 on Halloween of 66 so he definitely had good taste in cars. If he had kept all 3 he would have had close to a $250,000 investment. LOL
My Dad's 63' Impala Super Sport was purchased there as well. Just found this in his stuff. Anybody interested in purchasing? Would make a nice accessory. Contact me at bheilman320@gmail.com.
03-25-2017, 03:06 PM
Ferrell Hicks Chicago Dealer
