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Doug Martz / Camaro Parts Exchange
Just back from AZ to learn that long time bud/mentor/employer Doug Martz passed away Friday. He was in the car business his entire life; his family owned Tosa Chrysler-Plymouth and Martz Chevrolet in the Milwaukee area from the ‘50s to the ‘80s. Doug started Camaro Parts Exchange [later CPX] in 1977; we vended at many shows throughout the Midwest over the years. CPX ended up on 76th & Appleton in Milwaukee; many WI and IL car guys came through the doors in the 15 years we were there. Had fun and learned a lot with the `67 Z/28 and ZL1 projects. He retired to Nevada in 1997.
Doug was one of the funniest, most intelligent people I had the pleasure of knowing. And, very generous to my family over the years. Godspeed Dougie. Thanks for the memories! |
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doug
I remember him from Jefferson swap meet, yes he was a great guy, that would talk to you like you were his best friend
rip big doug |
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Sorry to hear. Had recent interactions with him via email regarding tracking down my first ever 1969 chevelle sold new at Martz Chevrolet.
He was a very nice man and a pleasure to communicate with.
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69 Chevelle SS L88 "Day-2" Lemans Blue 69 Chevelle SS L34 postsedan project-Azure Turquoise |
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I purchased numerous dealer items from him on Ebay. I know he lived out in Vegas. I never personally met him but corresponded with him via emails. He was a very nice man.
Sad to hear. RIP Rich
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"This is Sheriff Buford T. Justice, I'm in pursuit of a black Trans Am, he is all mine so stay out of the way" |
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Condolences to friends and family.
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Bill, this is very sad news. Our close friend text me last night and I've thought about this all day. Doug was a great guy and will be missed by me and a lot of friends in our hobby.
I always looked forward to him walking up to my booth at Jefferson and spending 5 minutes To say Hi and then 2 or 3 hours later we would say goodby and see you next time. That's the way he was and how I will remember him. Another good one is gone. Condolences to the Family and Friends. Joe |
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Doug Martz/Camaro Parts Exchange
I am sorry to hear that Doug passed away so suddenly. I purchased many items from him before eBay, through Hemmings Motor News and from advertisements in the United States Camaro Club, Super Chevy and Chevy High Performance magazines. God speed, Doug.
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Doug was one of the smartest and funny guys I have ever known. I learned a lot about Camaros from him.
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Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very nice guy and knew a ton about Chevy musclecars. I met him at a swap meet in Kenosha or Racine around '87 or '88 and bought a Martz Chevrolet trunk emblem...he had a box full of them. RIP
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William G.
If you are a reflection of the mentoring and influence of Doug Martz, then he must have been a super neat, intelligent, and great all around guy! Always a privilege to have someone like that in our lives for the tutoring and friendship they provide. Godspeed Doug.
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69 SS/RS 396 M20 X22 Nor 12B,72B,712 bought 1979 FULL OWNER HISTORY 69 Dick Harrell tribute Day II 427 M20 4.10 X11 76 orig pnt, 711 67 Super Stock 302 Camaro re-creation |
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