Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

[John F.]

Since 1964 corvette info is not available, does anyone know or have information on dealer info for Bob Coyle Chevrolet in San Jose, CA? Dealer is no longer in business. I have the original OPP booklet but it does not give codes.

[James G.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

BOB COYLE was a SCCA Corvette racer in the Northern California, San Francisco Region # 33. He raced in the 1961-66 era I believe. Paul Reinhart and Joe Freitas may remember him as the were fellow competitors. I never knew he was a Chevrolet Dealer. Did you check with Tim Gilmore who now handles the NCRS Shipping info?

[Michael M.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

I lived in Fremont (just north of San Jose) for over 50 years and remember Bob Coyle Chevrolet in San Jose. If memory serves me correctly, it was on North First Street in the mid ‘60’s. They also sponsored drag cars that ran at Fremont Raceways. It later became Coyle-Billings Chevrolet in the early 70’s and then Billings Chevrolet in Milpitas.

The dealer code database shows Bob Coyle Chevrolet as Zone 6, Dealer number 159.

[Joe L.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

I lived in Fremont (just north of San Jose) for over 50 years and remember Bob Coyle Chevrolet in San Jose. If memory serves me correctly, it was on North First Street in the mid ‘60’s. They also sponsored drag cars that ran at Fremont Raceways. It later became Coyle-Billings Chevrolet in the early 70’s and then Billings Chevrolet in Milpitas.

The dealer code database shows Bob Coyle Chevrolet as Zone 6, Dealer number 159.

Mike------


Billings Chevrolet in Milpitas closed quite a few years ago.

[Michael M.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

Mike------


Billings Chevrolet in Milpitas closed quite a few years ago.

Joe - Without looking it up, I suspected they might have closed. Not many of the 60's-70's dealerships are left in the Bay Area.

[John F.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

Thank you guys. I have it now.

[Joe L.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

Joe - Without looking it up, I suspected they might have closed. Not many of the 60's-70's dealerships are left in the Bay Area.

Mike-----


Yes, very few. F. H. Dailey Chevrolet in San Leandro is one of a very few left. However, it's not under the original ownership.

[Michael B.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

Bob Coyle, Coyle-Billings, Billings, and Courtesy Chevrolet, all of San Jose were big supporters of racing in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 60's & 70's.

Their address was 1732 North 1st Street in San Jose.

[Paul C.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

Bob Coyle Chevrolet:
Zone 06 Dealer code 159

Paul

[Paul C.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

1966 Rendition photo attached:
Paul

[Joe L.]

Re: Looking for dealer code Bob Coyle Chevrolet

1966 Rendition photo attached:
Paul

Paul------

I remember it well. They moved from there a VERY long time ago and I think that building has been demolished and "redeveloped". They became "Coyle-Billings" and moved to Milpitas, not really too far from the original showroom. However, that closed many years ago now and I think the building is just an "idle hulk".