tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post4183316640569773731..comments2024-02-22T05:19:44.086-06:00Comments on HOVER MOTOR COMPANY: Downtown DeSoto open house reveals an unforgettable collection of automotive passion in downtown ClintonCraig Hoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430806123631562495noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-2946910738979826232013-02-01T10:12:18.459-06:002013-02-01T10:12:18.459-06:00I've never heard this come up in a discussion ...I've never heard this come up in a discussion before, but I think Chrysler's HUGE mistake after WWII was putting all of its research money on the 'superior' hemi engine, instead of first working on what turned out to be a superior automatic transmission. Most buyers were clamoring for an auto trans; very few cared about, or could afford the hemi, which only came in the expensive Chrysler model. <br />They didn't offer a good automatic in the Plymouth until 1957, for crying out loud. I think the lack of autos hurt their sales (and cash flow) BIG time.Jimbeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11526094665094275311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-29348229598684933622010-12-06T12:31:42.958-06:002010-12-06T12:31:42.958-06:00wow - just down the road from my home.
i am a pass...wow - just down the road from my home.<br />i am a passionate euro bike & car owner, but<br />Jim's passion is no different than mine . . . .<br />will have to get some people together so we<br />can get a visit. <br />thanks for posting a very interesting story<br />scottscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391476875988108905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-61984834190351500322010-12-02T18:19:28.006-06:002010-12-02T18:19:28.006-06:00truely amazing......too bad you can never go back ...truely amazing......too bad you can never go back to the past. It makes todays fast paced times absolutley horrible compared to the way it use to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-15151645600426611642010-12-01T14:53:38.106-06:002010-12-01T14:53:38.106-06:00you should invite the Forward Look Network for a p...you should invite the Forward Look Network for a photo shoot to recreate the 1955-61 period <br />www.forwardlook.netMark Scotlandhttp://www.forwardlook.net/forums/category-view.aspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-7020819919169999192010-12-01T09:49:12.198-06:002010-12-01T09:49:12.198-06:00Whow! This man deserves a stature. What a lovely p...Whow! This man deserves a stature. What a lovely place.<br /><br />Thom<br />The NetherlandsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-12394521824886080992010-11-29T18:18:47.855-06:002010-11-29T18:18:47.855-06:00I've done radio and marketing work with Mr. Ra...I've done radio and marketing work with Mr. Raysik for over 20 years now, and I can attest to the comment about this being a "labor of love." It is a constant source of entertaining conversation between us, as I know absolutely nothing about today's cars, not to mention the appreciation of classic cars, but his love of them often finds me in "DeSoto," or in any of his storage facilities looking at the only things other than his Wife and Grandchildren that makes his eyes light up and smile brighten. And I just stand there...trying to understand! Those that do business with him in his dealership, or trading old cars, know that he is ah honest businessman (even if he IS a car dealer!!) and those in and around Clinton, Missouri know that his community involvement, not the least of which is his undying support of Clinton's Animal Rescue Endeavor, a group he founded to save the lives of dogs and cats in need of adoption. Emceeing parades, beneftis, helping with the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary...it goes on and on.<br /><br />I'm proud to see that his love for a hobby that a "radio guy" just can't understand is respected and appreciated by those of you that can relate. <br /><br />Ken Dillon, Program Director<br />KDKD AM/FM, KXEA-FM<br />Clinton, Missouri<br />ken@kdkd.netKen Dillonhttp://www.westcentralmoinfo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522234108528953585.post-59927950602964251592010-11-29T17:47:47.257-06:002010-11-29T17:47:47.257-06:00I have been to Downtown Desoto numerous times and ...I have been to Downtown Desoto numerous times and always see something interesting and new that I missed before. The community of Clinton and vintage car fans from all over are lucky to have someone special like Jim Raysik who will spend the time and money to make car history available to the public. His heart is as big as his smile. A Friend and Fellow Car Lover.<br /><br />Bobby McDowell, Anthem, AZ<br />bobm@awardsnetwork.comBob McDowellhttp://www.awardsnetwork.comnoreply@blogger.com