Albright Motors in Lawrence County, Illinois closing it’s doors

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Bill Albright announced today, that after more than 37 years of providing service and sales of General Motors cars to the Lawrence County and surrounding area, Albright Motor Company will be closing its operations.

Mr. Albright started Albright Motor Company in June 1979, purchasing the dealership from Jim Buckner. Buckner Motors had operated in Lawrenceville for a few years in the 1970’s. For several years, Albright Motor Company sold and serviced Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile. General Motors first discontinued Oldsmobile in 2004 in cost cutting procedures. Pontiac was discontinued in 2009 during the Bankruptcy proceedings.

During those 37 years, Albright Motor Company has been blessed with the most loyal customer base and great working relationships with the local community. We are dealing with 3rd and going on 4th generation customers. This dealership is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, continuing dealerships in the 95 mile area and one of the oldest ongoing businesses in existence in Lawrence and Knox County.

Bill Albright states he is really going to miss the best customers in the world. We have serviced the oil, agricultural, and business community, along with grandparents, parents, and their children and now great grandchildren. When looking at the history of the company, some of the greatest accomplishments have been being able to take an active role in our community by way of sponsoring families, baseball, school athletics, both schools high school scholarships, the church community, and a vast array of local charities. Lawrenceville Rotary has always been a great avenue for Albright Motor Company to bring help to the local community.

It has been an honor to work, live, and enjoy this community for over 37 years. Our community has changed quite a bit since the Texaco Refinery and Marathon Oil Production days. The employees and Bill Albright wish to thank you, our community, for your loyal support.

In appreciation of our community support of over 37 years, Bill Albright and his team have priced the remaining inventory at wholesale or below and offering them to the public. These units will be sold on a first come first served basis and are at great savings. We will be accepting trades. Come in to see these great deals and drive home in a new or pre-owned vehicle. Our award winning service department will remain open for a few weeks for all of your servicing needs.