Mile of Cars | |
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| Route information | |
| Length | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Existed | 1955 (name)–present |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Highway system | |
The Mile of Cars is an automotive association in National City, California, southeast of San Diego. The mile-long stretch of National City Boulevard comprises 21 new car dealerships.
History
[edit]It was first established in 1904 when the city's first car dealership opened and took its name in 1955.[1] By 1970, more than one million dollars in vehicles were sold. During the 1960s–1980s redevelopment era in National City, the Mile of Cars became a major source of sales tax revenue for the city and a focal point of local economic planning.[2] By the 1970s and 1980s, the corridor had grown to include dozens of franchised dealerships; contemporary news coverage noted the district's importance to municipal finances and its role in shaping the city's commercial identity.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Moran, Greg (2016-08-27). "National City car show marks 25 years". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
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- Jenkins, Logan (May 7, 2001). "National Avenue: A mile of bars, cars, fading history". San Diego Auto. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "'Mile of Cars' Gives National City Its Image--and Revenue". Los Angeles Times. May 26, 1986. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
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