The Hull Dobbs Automotive was begun in 1921 and continued for 78 years. In the 1950's and 1960's, the company was the largest seller of Ford vehicles in the U.S. They were also the originators of the high-pressure auto sales techniques that folks loved to hate. The downtown location on Union was choice property - next to the Peabody hotel. The family sold the auto dealerships in 1999. The building was demolished when Peabody Place was built.
The Dobbs family moved into the restaurant business - Dobbs House and Toddle House, airline catering, and beer distribution.
Huckster Image Hurts Dealers Today, Automakers Tomorrow
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