Southwest Dodge – Houston

Address6737 Southwest Freeway, Houston TX
Year Built~1966
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NotesSouthwest Dodge, later and more well-known as Southwest Lincoln-Mercury, was opened by Oilers/Titans owner Bud Adams and was reportedly the “newest and most modern [building] in the world” and the “most complete dealership in Dodge history,” according to the September 28, 1966 issue of the Bellaire and Southwestern Texan. “The world’s largest Dodge Dealer” had its grand opening September 29- October 1, 1966.

Image from the 1970 Houston City Directory after change to Southwest Lincoln-Mercury:

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX

 

Advertisement from the October 26, 1966 issue of the Bellaire and Southwestern Texan showing the car wash next door:

6737 Southwest Freeway - Houston TX