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Archive Home > 2010 > July > 20 > After 94 years, Thomas closes

After 94 years, Thomas closes

Lithia deal great for area, seller says

By David Holley / The Bulletin
July 20, 2010

Bob Thomas Car Co. had its final day of business Monday after 94 years of selling automobiles in Bend.

Thomas, whose grandfather founded the company in 1916 as the Bend Garage Company, closed a deal with Lithia Motors of Medford, selling his two General Motors brands and Honda brand for an....

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