Dunlop Pontiac has stood on Washington Ave in downtown Bay City, MI, for 85 years. When the dealership opened its doors in 1924, the “Oakland”–the Pontiac’s predecessor–was a popular American car. 
The Pontiac was introduced two years later, in 1926, making Dunlop Pontiac one of the oldest Pontiac dealers in the country.
Mike Beattie’s dad started in the parts department at Dunlop in 1941. He served in WWII, then returned to the dealership and eventually partnered with Mr. Dunlop the owner in 1950.
“It is totally devastating,” said Mike, now the General Manager of Dunlop. “Our dealership will be closing after 85 years of serving the community.”
Now that the Pontiac’s been eliminated, Dunlop’s 27 jobs will be lost.
“Twenty seven families will be losing their providers,” Mike said.
As for Mike, “I have no idea what I’m going to do.”
