The 1979 expansion into Mission, BC, marked a significant milestone in Lordco’s growth trajectory. This strategic move allowed the company to broaden its market reach and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the automotive industry. Establishing a store in Mission not only enhanced Lordco’s geographic footprint but also positioned it to serve a wider customer base across the region. Mission's location north of the Fraser River provided access to new customers and built connections with surrounding communities.
Over the next two decades, Lordco focused on growing its business slowly and carefully by targeting important areas. By adding Agassiz, Aldergrove, Chilliwack, Hope, and Langley to its list of locations, Lordco showed its dedication to serving customers' automotive needs in the Fraser Valley.
This expansion strategy was driven by a variety of factors and by positioning its stores in strategic locations, the company could effectively meet the needs of motorists and businesses in diverse communities, solidifying its reputation as a reliable and trusted supplier.
Overall, the expansion north of the Fraser River in Mission, BC, in 1979 marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the automotive parts supplier, paving the way for sustained growth and success in the decades to come.
This 1974 Datsun PL620 pickup brings the best of two divisions together with Japanese styling and American muscle. The engine is a 427 cubic inch small block Chevy pushing out an impressive 668 horsepower. The Turbo 400 transmission, 5000 stall converter, Ford nine-inch rear, and full spool with 4.86 gears launch this pickup down the dragstrip. The tunnel ram on this truck is a sixty’s shoe box style intake that was customized to host sideways-mounted carburetors.
With an impressive heart powering this truck, no expense could be spared on the incredible orange paint and bodywork done by Bill Sofono. Impressively the owner Raymond owned this truck when he was sixteen and had to sell it after a few years. Fortunately, he was able to track it down and bought it back twenty-five years later building it himself along with A&A Performance Chassis to what it is now.
