Looking for a Car Collector in North Carolina

[Mr70]

Thank You CWilliams.
Yes I have read alot about those two.Gilbert gives a Fantastic Resto Seminar at ACES show in Goodletsville Tn.
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[MotownMadman]

NC, Are you sure Carl has never been in N.Carolina? I know my memory is not as good as it used to be but it seems I remember reading in a magazine about ten years ago that he was in N. Carolina. I am certainly not sure but for some reason that connection popped into my head. The article was about the same time that Otis Chandler was in his heyday in the world of muscle car collections. Buy the way, how is the weather down in NC right now... I have been thinking of taking a trip somewhere, anywhere for that matter that doesnt have three feet of SNOW!
Thanks,
Motown [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

[COPO]

I recall several article about Carl Dwiggins collection which at one time was the best or certainly one of the best. I clearly recall at the time of the articles he lived in NC. I believe he was a car dealer not the owner of a Capt D's chain.

Motown, was sunny and 75 in Atlanta today. sorry to hear about your snow [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[NCGuy68]

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I recall several article about Carl Dwiggins collection which at one time was the best or certainly one of the best. I clearly recall at the time of the articles he lived in NC. I believe he was a car dealer not the owner of a Capt D's chain.

Yep...your right and I stand corrected. I was given bogus info.

For years Dwiggins ran Village Motors Inc. in Conover, NC. I remember stopping there and talking to Carl. Heres the info I have:

Village Motors Inc.
529 1st. St. E.
Conover, NC 28613
704-464-6842

However, the phone # no longer works. Perhaps he has retired.

[whitez]

I know that I am getting old, but I was certain that someone here would have remembered Carl Dwiggins was from N.C.,more specifically "Village Motors Inc., P.O. Box 751, Conover, N.C. 28613.

[jus4funn68]

Hi guys, I live about 30 minutes from Village Motors in Conover and talked with Carl Dwiggins this afternoon. He has been out of the muscle car business for about 10 yrs. He does still have some parts that his son-in-law is selling for him on ebay. If someone still wants to get in touch with him PM me and I will try to help you out. Kevin
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jus4funn68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi guys, I live about 30 minutes from Village Motors in Conover and talked with Carl Dwiggins this afternoon. He has been out of the muscle car business for about 10 yrs. He does still have some parts that his son-in-law is selling for him on ebay. If someone still wants to get in touch with him PM me and I will try to help you out. Kevin
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Hey, y'all--

I know this thread is ~8 years old... I was just googling Carl Dwiggins and ran across it. Reminds me of a story...

I had read about Carl in Musclecar Review, and was in college in NC around 1991. One day I called Village Motors and asked Carl if I could come look at his cars. He said, &quot;come on down!&quot; Keep in mind, this was not a museum, it was a personal collection.

Shortly before I arrived (from halfway across the state), Carl's wife had a minor car accident (she was OK), so Carl was a little busy, but took some time to chat with me. Then his son-in-law, Bruce, gave me a lengthy tour. After a while, Bruce said he had to get back to work, but I should make myself at home and take all the time I wanted!!! He must have had 200+ cars, plus parts, in 3 huge warehouses, and he just turned me loose!

Here it is, 20+ years later, and I'm still amazed! What great folks!

Anyway, that's my story.

See ya!
kevin
(not related to the other Kevin)

[mockingbird812]

thanks for checking in Kevin. Great story.

[442w30]

Didn't realize the thread was so old. I was thinkin', &quot;I thought KC Spurlock had passed on! Surely someone here would know that?&quot;

Now it makes sense.

[Shevelle]

I don't know if CK Spurlock is still around or not, but I do know he used to own my big block pace car. There was a feature on him and the car in 1991 Musclecar magazine. Here's an autographed photo of his son Hollywood that came with the car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img]