Joe Elbert began his career in car sales by displaying a used car at the Schumuke's Standard Oil Station at the corner of 5th and Jefferson. As sales increased Joe purchased a Pontiac franchise and began selling cars at a location at 515 E. Fifth St., Washington, Missouri, in October of 1946.
Joe's earliest sales were limited because the production
Michael James —
We got a good deal and they were friendly but the process was not fun. It was like it was their first sale.