"Hulsizer Chevrolet Marks Its First Century"

Originally a Ford outlet, Hulsizer's has celebrated its 100th birthday. Presently, Hulsizer is owned by Bill Schneck, the great-grandson of Hulsizer, representing the fourth generation of family to own or be employed by the business.

"My great-grandfather started the business as a blacksmith shop. His original equipment is setup in the showroom. Hulsizer began selling Ford's around 1915, but in 1926 things changed. Back in the early 1900's, the nearest auto delivery location was Buffalo, N.Y. After 48 hours on the road, dealers would finish assembling the cars at the point of pick up. But, on one particular trip in 1926, my great-grandfather found that his consignment of cars had been sold to another dealer. That next day, we became a Chevrolet dealership. People know they can come here and be treated fairly. They know they can come here and get individual attention, feel comfortable and not be pressured. We have a good reputation and that's been a key factor and will continue to be." B.Schneck