Glass Palaces and Neon Promises: Vintage American Car Dealerships in Photos
Before the cookie-cutter auto mall, the local dealership was Main Street theater: floor-to-ceiling glass, a spinning turntable, and a neon nameplate glowing after dark. This photo-driven look at American showrooms from the 1950s through the 1980s explores the architecture, the rituals, and why those old lot shots still make such compelling wallpapers.