Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Nelson Motors
Nelson Motors was located at 614 Second St NW. The business began as “Ted
and Markies” repair shop. In 1940 they entered in the new car field. The owners
were Mark Nelson and Ted Hugh. The business was known as Hugh-Nelson Motors. In
1960 Nelson and sons bought out the interest of Ted Hugh. The Rambler was the
vehicle line the carried. Eventually the name was changed to Nelson Motors and
the car line became American Motors. One of the popular vehicles in the late
60’s was the Javelin and the AMC. Both were sports cars and were meant to rival
the Mustangs and Camaros.
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