"Madman Muntz", Elgin 's famous used car salesman

from Echoes of Elgin: Timeless Tales from the Elgin History Museum · host Elgin History Museum

Earl Muntz was always one step ahead of the competition. His colorful personality and advertising methods made him "the master used car salesman of all time", according the Newsweek magazine. Learn all about Madman Muntz in this echo from May 11, 1997.

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