Thirlby Automotive

Locally owned and operated auto parts store with nine locations serving Northwest lower Michigan. Thirlby Automotive has a long history of serving the professional repair facilities and body shops as well as do your self customers for over fifty years.

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The company was born literally out of the trunk of a car loaded with car polish. In 1956, at age 17, Edwin G. Thirlby (com...pany founder) drove around the area giving demonstrations and taking orders for car polish at the local gas stations. After graduating high school, and marrying Beverly in 1958, Ed added wash mitts, sponges, car air fresheners, and other detail related products to his...

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Founded in 1963, Thirlby Automotive Inc. operates as an automobile paint, body and equipment supplier. Located in Traverse City, Mich., the company services all makes and models of agricultural and industrial automotives, small engines, marine, motorcycles and snowmobiles. It also offers building, machining and repairing of the boat engines. The company features products...

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