Howard Van Bortel Palmyra Motors Inc Dealer Code 12 500

[George C.]

With great sadness I found out today that my former Boss, Friend, has passed away. He was the owner of Palmyra Motors Inc. Youngest Chevrolet Dealer in the United States back in 1951. Largest Corvette & Rolls Royce Dealer in the 70's. A man who forsaw the future, he knew and loved cars (automobile business) better than anybody. Those of us who knew him he will be truely missed.

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[Tom H.]

Re: Howard Van Bortel Palmyra Motors Inc Dealer Code 12 500

I hate to hear that. Never knew him, but have always heard about the dealership.

[Dave S.]

Re: Howard Van Bortel Palmyra Motors Inc Dealer Code 12 500

I hate to hear that. Never knew him, but have always heard about the dealership.

George,
Thanks for letting us know. Years ago through you I spoke with Howard many times and he was nice enough to send me some Palmyra Motors give away items. He was always quite proud of his accomplishments selling Chevrolet and Rolls Royce. Having a Palmyra Motors car from 1970, it made those items special. As you and I have discussed we have been surprised more Palmyra cars have not surfaced through the NCRS dealer delivery service.