"A Family Automotive Tradition Since 1912"

C. Speck Motors, Inc. was founded in 1912. Clayton Speck and his brother-in-law moved their families from Illinois to Sunnyside, Washington in the early 1900's. Clayton's first business endeavor was operating a cafe. He also did painting. In 1912, Clayton and his brother-in-law founded the Speck-Rowland Garage. During the early years, it was not uncommon for customers to trade items such as guns or rings as down payments on cars. Old financial statements list cows, diamond rings, and other items among dealership assets.

A new dealership facility was built on the corner of Sixth and Franklin during the height of the Great Depression. With the economy being what it was, many skeptics thought Clayton had a made a huge mistake. During World War II, Speck's service facility was converted to a machine shop manufacturing parts for the Military. Not until late 1945 and early 1946 were they able to get new cars again and those were sold on a lottery basis to their customers.

Clayton passed away in 1952. He was remembered for his generosity over the years to employees, customers and even people he did not know. Clayton's son, James C. Speck, received a letter in the early 1980's from an elderly woman who was living in the Seattle area. She wanted the Speck family to know that Clayton Speck had for many years been a huge financial supporter of an orphanage she managed. No one in the family ever know of his involvement before the letter. There are countless stories of the great character of Clayton Speck.In 1950, James R. Speck became the Dealer Principal of C. Speck Motors, Inc.

One employee that became a fixture of the Sunnyside community was Charlie Barber. Charlie was in charge of the gas pumps in the front of the dealership and was known by every child in town who walked by on their way to school. Speck Motors had the greatest ambassador in Mr. Barber. He worked for three generations of the Speck family.

In 1975, James C. Speck became the third generation to own C. Speck Motors, Inc. Two years later, his father, James R., passed away. The Nissan Franchise was added in 1985 and a separate showroom was built at the south end of the Sixth and Franklin location. During the late 70's and 80's business flourished and plans were made for a larger facility.

Kathryn "Katy" Speck, daughter of James C. Speck, joined her father in the auto business in 1994. She married John Paul "JP" Moore. Katy Moore became Dealer Principal of C. Speck Motors, Inc. in 1998, making her the fourth generation of Speck's in the auto business.

Under Katy's direction, the dealership moved its 6th and Franklin downtown location to a 60,000 square foot facility with 18 acres of property by I-82. The facility is one of the largest and most modern in the area.

About Speck Nissan - A Sunnyside Nissan Dealer in the Yakima & Kennewick, Tri Cities, Washington Area

At Speck Nissan, we offer new Nissan cars in Sunnyside, like the new 2011-2012 Sentra, Altima, Murano, Maxima, Rogue and Xterra, along with used cars in Sunnyside by top manufacturers. Our sales staff will help you find that new or used car you have been searching for in Sunnyside.

For years, our financial staff at Speck Nissan has offered expert advice for those seeking a car loan or Nissan lease in the Yakima, Kennewick and Tri Cities, Washington area. Our service doesn't stop there. Sunnyside customers can come in and take advantage of our knowledgeable Sunnyside Nissan car repair technicians and a fully-stocked inventory of Nissan car parts in the Tri Cities area.

You can reach Speck Nissan any time by filling out our contact form, by calling us or simply visiting our Sunnyside Nissan dealership at 61 E. Allen Rd..

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