Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

[Matt B.]

I received my Shipping Data Report to find out my 66 Mosport conv was delivered to Ray Ridge, Chevrolet located in Trenton, MI. It's located 60 miles from my house. I always though it came from Mass. or somewhere on the east coast. What a coincidence. The official production date of June 30 matches up exactly. If anyone can provide any information about the dealer or contact information that can help me in my search of any previous owners I'd appreciate it.

Thnaks in advance, Matt

[Robert G.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

good luck in your search

[Ted B.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Can't provide much information other than I remember Ray Ridge well from growing up near there. Remember many visits to their showroom, too young to drive, just to stare at the '58 fuel big brake car they had, they were always a bit of a high performance dealer. It's been closed for some time, I'll make some calls and try to pin down the closing date.

[Tom H.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Here's a little info on Ray Ridge. Won't help a bunch, but it helps with the timeline. Might find some family of the Ridge's still in MI ???? Go to www.anywho.com type in Ray Ridge from Michigan. You'll see three possible listings. Try them. Might be the guy !!!


Searched for: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
ID Num: 605641
Entity Name: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
Type of Entity: Foreign Profit Corporation Resident Agent: R. P. RIDGE
Registered Office Address: 2836 W. JEFFERSON AVE. TRENTON MI 48183 Mailing Address:
Formed Under Act Number(s):
Incorporation/Qualification Date: 9-21-1954
Jurisdiction of Origin: DELAWARE
Number of Shares: 1,400
Year of Most Recent Annual Report:
Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors:
Status: WITHDREW Date: 4-11-1979

[Robert G.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Google Ray Ridge Chevrolet for the most current information. Looks like I need to repost this. My father bought our 69 Townsman wagon from there. Traded in a 64 Ford Custom 500 that lasted all of 5 years before it rusted out. Murphy or Stewart Chevrolet must have taken over the business.

2836 WEST JEFFERSON (Trenton)
1940: Howard Chevrolet Co. (autos)
1957: Ray Ridge cars
1964: Ray Ridge Chevrolet
1965: Ray Ridge Chevrolet
1969: Ray Ridge Chevrolet
1970: Ray Ridge Chevrolet
1975: Ray Ridge Chevrolet Inc.
The News-Herald for March 26, 1975 ran a photo of Ray Ridge accompanied by an article titled "Ray Ridge Retires, Sells Car Dealership." It said that the new owner would be Fred Murphy, and that the dealership would become Murphy Chevrolet on April 1, 1975.
1977: Murphy Chevrolet
1980: Progressive Tire & Automotive
2007: N. A. Mans Design Center (large building)

[Matt B.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Can't provide much information other than I remember Ray Ridge well from growing up near there. Remember many visits to their showroom, too young to drive, just to stare at the '58 fuel big brake car they had, they were always a bit of a high performance dealer. It's been closed for some time, I'll make some calls and try to pin down the closing date.

Ted,
I really appreciate you taking time to reply. Any chance you remember a 1966 Mosport convertible. That would be the iceing on the cake.
If you see the post from Robert G. looks like Ray Ridge closed and was renamed Murphy Chevrolet on April 1st, 1975.
Thanks, Matt

[Matt B.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Here's a little info on Ray Ridge. Won't help a bunch, but it helps with the timeline. Might find some family of the Ridge's still in MI ???? Go to www.anywho.com type in Ray Ridge from Michigan. You'll see three possible listings. Try them. Might be the guy !!!


Searched for: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
ID Num: 605641
Entity Name: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
Type of Entity: Foreign Profit Corporation Resident Agent: R. P. RIDGE
Registered Office Address: 2836 W. JEFFERSON AVE. TRENTON MI 48183 Mailing Address:
Formed Under Act Number(s):
Incorporation/Qualification Date: 9-21-1954
Jurisdiction of Origin: DELAWARE
Number of Shares: 1,400
Year of Most Recent Annual Report:
Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors:
Status: WITHDREW Date: 4-11-1979

Tom,

Good stuff. I went to "Anywho" and I found the 3 Rays you mentioned with phone numbers. I will definately check them out and I'll post the results good or bad.

Thanks, Matt

[Ted B.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Ted,
I really appreciate you taking time to reply. Any chance you remember a 1966 Mosport convertible. That would be the iceing on the cake.
If you see the post from Robert G. looks like Ray Ridge closed and was renamed Murphy Chevrolet on April 1st, 1975.
Thanks, Matt

You're welcome Matt, my pleasure. I did see the post about its closing, didn't realize it'd been closed that long. By the time your car was there, I had moved away, wish I could have recalled it but no such luck. In any event GOOD LUCK with your search!

[George J.]

Re: Zone 44 Dealer Code 380 Ray Ridge Chevrolet, Trenton, Michigan

Here's a little info on Ray Ridge. Won't help a bunch, but it helps with the timeline. Might find some family of the Ridge's still in MI ???? Go to www.anywho.com type in Ray Ridge from Michigan. You'll see three possible listings. Try them. Might be the guy !!!


Searched for: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
ID Num: 605641
Entity Name: RAY RIDGE CHEVROLET, INC.
Type of Entity: Foreign Profit Corporation Resident Agent: R. P. RIDGE
Registered Office Address: 2836 W. JEFFERSON AVE. TRENTON MI 48183 Mailing Address:
Formed Under Act Number(s):
Incorporation/Qualification Date: 9-21-1954
Jurisdiction of Origin: DELAWARE
Number of Shares: 1,400
Year of Most Recent Annual Report:
Year of Most Recent Annual Report With Officers & Directors:
Status: WITHDREW Date: 4-11-1979

Tom,
where did you get the information for the dealership? I tried the Commercial Services section of the Michigan.gov site and couldn't come up with anything for my dealership - Dawson Taylor. Thanks.

George