Texas has a long, rich history of colorful car dealers selling cars on TV. We’ve searched YouTube for some classic commercials from yesterday and today.
There’s Clay Cooley: “Shop me first, shop me last; either way, come see Clay!”
Then there are the old Westway Ford commercials featuring Joe Greed – and a cast of zany characters, including a wrestler.
And don't forget this familiar chant: “Trophy … Trophy … Trophy Nissan!”
They're corny. They're crazy. They're catchy. And they're memorable.
Which ones are we missing? Let us know and we’ll try to track down some more videos.
David McDavid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O9_gOBYngM
Westway Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R976iCPv_CI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXI8UE56ci4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=19&v=fE0ZESNF7dE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_qoRfmcZY8
Trophy Nissan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=E-ILi9CGVhs
Southtown Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3i6_Rz0nrM
Mouzon Jeep-Eagle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi1zfK9hTMM
Westway Isuzu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxevLI4UvFo
Clay Cooley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6kT2IK6pac
Toyota Town
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAnwn2pHYSg
Dallas Dodge (featuring a skateboarding dog)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAdf80yi2o0
Charlie Clark Nissan