February 10,
1984. President Reagan was running for re-election, the price of gas was $1.21
per gallon and an auto dealership on Bethlehem Pike in Sellersville was having
its first official day of business as A&T Chevrolet.
“A&T” stands for Allen & Thompson. The
“Allen” is current owner and president, Bruce Allen and the “Thompson” is Jack
Thompson, the original owner of A&T. Bruce Allen, then the general manager
of Thompson Toyota, managed the operations of A&T Chevrolet and within a
few years purchased the dealership from Thompson.
Chevrolet has had a presence in the Pennridge area
since the 1940s. Baum Chevrolet started out in Perkasie and moved to A&T
Chevrolet’s current 801 Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville, location in the 1950s.
Shortly after the move from Perkasie, Baum Chevrolet was sold to Clint Liverman
and remained as Liverman Chevrolet until 1984, when A&T Chevrolet came to
be.
A true family business, Bruce Allen’s son, Jeff, joined
A&T in 1990 and began running A&T Subaru when that dealership was added
in 1991. Jeff Allen currently serves as vice president of A&T
Chevrolet-Subaru, ensuring that the family’s automotive legacy and commitment
to community will continue for years to come.
A&T Chevrolet is celebrating their milestone 30th
anniversary with an eye on the future by renovating the entire property.
“Quality service to our customers, the people who
are our neighbors and friends, has made us what we are today,” said A&T
Chevrolet president, Bruce Allen, “and now we’re taking that to new heights.”
Literally. The refurbished A&T Chevrolet building
will have two stories, including an enlarged showroom, a drive-up service
entrance and spacious customer waiting lounge.
“This is the third renovation to the property,”
added Allen, “and by far the most extensive. Everything we’re doing is to
better serve our customers.”
Construction is expected to take six months, with
completion expected in June 2014. In the meantime, it’s business as usual as
far as the staff of A&T Chevrolet is concerned. Even though the office,
sales team, and service advisors will be working out of the temporary trailers
set up on the property, customers can expect the same level of excellence.
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| Artist's rendering of A&T Chevrolet's new look. |
“We are 100% open for business during the
construction,” said Allen. “Come see us now for a great deal and then come back
and visit later this year during the official 30th Anniversary
celebration and Open House.” This celebration is expected to take place in
early summer.
Read more about A&T Chevrolet-Subaru's plans for the future in this Montgomery News feature.
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