From Their Garage to Yours, JC Whitney Celebrates 100 Years

Custom Jeep and Truck Build and Appearances at Events Across America Kick off Year-long Celebration for DIY'ers and Hobbyists

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Jan 21, 2015, 08:00 ET

LASALLE, Ill., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- JC Whitney, the company with the most comprehensive selection of parts in the world, kicks off the celebration of its 100^thanniversary this month. In addition to launching a dedicated centennial website today (www.jcwhitney.com/100), the year-long festivities will include custom Jeep and truck projects and appearances at shows and events across the country, culminating at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Founded in 1915 by Israel Warshawsky on State Street in Chicago, the company is most famous for its JC Whitney catalogs that, since 1934, have provided the single best and most complete resources for automotive parts and accessories – while also serving as a true rite of automotive passage for tens of millions of enthusiasts and hobbyists.

Today, through the catalogs and its popular online site (JCWhitney.com), the company provides consumers with "everything automotive," including more than six million automotive applications from the latest model year back to the 1920s, and over 1.2 million parts, from trucks to Jeeps to Modern Muscle and motorcycles – all at affordable prices and supported with expert, friendly customer service.

"What do I remember best about looking through the JC Whitney catalog? Dreaming about what I would do, if I only had that one special hobby car," said Shane Evangelist, president of JC Whitney. "Now that I am a part of the company, I am proud of our deep and lasting heritage. We're humbled to have played a part in helping people get the parts they need, and in helping them create some of those dream cars. That's why we want our fans to be a part of this centennial celebration, because it's really all about thanking them for opening up their garage to us."

Project Garage

JC Whitney starts the party with an open invitation to a custom build inside their garage. To mark 100 years, the company is kicking off Project Garage to honor DIY'ers and shade-tree mechanics across America with the build out of two Jeeps and a truck. Consumers are invited to visit the site, watch the build and send their ideas and inspiration.

Appearances Across America

From SEMA to the Woodward Dream Cruise, JC Whitney will be appearing at shows and events across the country to show off the project vehicles and share the celebration with enthusiasts. Consumers can check out a full list of events on the100^th Anniversary event calendar at www.jcwhitney.com/100 and are invited to share their favorite car event to be added to the list.

"100 years ago, Israel Warshawsky began a company to help get people back on the road," continued Evangelist."Today, JC Whitney stays true to that mission, with the most comprehensive selection of parts in the world backed by dedicated and expert customer service. It has also grown up to be the company people use to make their cars run better, to look cooler and fit their personal style and imagination. I can't think of a better way to ring in the next 100 years then returning the favor."

About JC Whitney

Established in 1915, JC Whitney & Co. is the largest direct marketer of name-brand automotive parts and accessories, providing "everything automotive" with more than 6 million automotive applications from the latest model year back to the 1920s, and over 1.2 million parts. Backed by 100 years of hands-on, expert customer service, JC Whitney offers products for virtually any vehicle — automobiles, trucks, jeeps, modern muscle, motorcycles, and more — through its comprehensive family of general and vehicle-specific catalogs and www.jcwhitney.com. The company is dedicated providing customers the parts they need at the most competitive prices, along with the highest levels of customer service, fast and low cost shipping and convenient returns.

Contact: For a list of scheduled media events, to share your JC Whitney memories and to set up interviews contact:

Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, [email protected] (424) 603-4340
Elizabeth Johnson, mWEBB Communications, [email protected], (213) 713-4865

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