Horsham, PA – CRC Industries is pleased to announce the winner of its 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Sweepstakes that launched last July at the NAPA Expo. The completely restored 442 was first displayed at the CRC booth, where employees, managers and owners of NAPA Auto Parts stores and repair shops were invited to enter for a chance to win. The opportunity to enter extended through January 31, 2023, and on February, 8th, Bill Thornton of Thornton Auto Parts in Ellsworth, Kansas was randomly selected as the lucky winner.
In early 2022, CRC commissioned Thornton Muscle Cars (no relation to the winner) in Quakertown, PA to rebuild the 1970 Oldsmobile. With a metallic Aegean Aqua exterior and white leather interior, the vehicle features several upgrades and a rebuilt original 455 EFI kit and Turbo 400 transmission. The 442 drew much spectator attention at NAPA Expo and then later at the SEMA Show in the CRC booth.
“We are thrilled to award this pristine work of craftmanship and engineering to Bill Thornton, an avid classic car enthusiast, mechanic and drag racer,” said Lou Fresta, VP of Sales at CRC. “NAPA Auto Parts is a valued business partner, and we had a blast launching this sweepstakes in appreciation of the great NAPA parts and service providers, like Bill, who help keep America’s cars running.”
The vehicle was presented by CRC representatives Ashley DeRosa, National Account Manager, and Keith Enger, Regional Sales Manager, at Thornton Auto Parts on March 22, 2023. Thornton’s family and close friends were present for the celebration, as well as several representatives from the NAPA Kansas City DC: Jason Martin, Sales Manager; Mike French; Assistant Sales Manager; Jeremy Martin, Wholesale Manager; and Carey Mullin, Territory Sales Manager.
When asked which CRC products are his best sellers, Thornton said, “CRC Brakleen® #05088 (non-chlorinated) hands down. We sell it by the case, and our customers say it performs best at a fair price.”
To see a video of the giveaway ceremony, click here. For more information about CRC Industries, visit www.crcindustries.com or follow the CRC brand on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About CRC
CRC Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the production of specialty products and formulations for the do-it-yourselfer and maintenance professional, serving the automotive, industrial, electrical, marine, heavy truck, hardware, and aviation markets. CRC trademarked brands include: CRC®, Brakleen®, Evapo-Rust®, K&W®, Marykate®, SmartWasher®, Sta-Lube®, and Weld-Aid®.
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Raquel Wenger
Director of Marketing, Americas
CRC Industries, Inc.
Horsham, PA 19044