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09-25-2015, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Holley purchases MSD
More consolidation of manufacturers:
http://theshopmag.com/news/holley-pe...s-acquires-msd MSD was owned by a private equity group and was purchased by another similar group. There is equity / value in those brand names, whether you are getting what those brand names originally stood for is another story.
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09-25-2015, 12:34 PM | #2 |
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Re: Holley purchases MSD
Good for them. Seems like just yesterday I was trying to get my hands on a replacement carburetor for my old F100 while they were filing for bankruptcy. Filed for Chapter 11 in '09, and emerged in 2010 according to wikipedia.
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09-25-2015, 06:03 PM | #3 |
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So Holley finally found a way to come out on top. Just buy out the competition. They now own all the aftermarket performance ignition companies such as Accel & Mallory plus MSD. Now if they can just manage those companies to make good products without going bust, they will be OK. It's been a long time since an auto manufacturer used a carburetor. The old car enthusiasts are their largest market for most of their products.
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09-25-2015, 09:37 PM | #5 |
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I fear the key to success is raising prices. The MSD ready-to-run that I paid $250 for in '05 is close to $500 now.
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09-26-2015, 07:01 PM | #7 |
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Guys,
Dollars be damned....the crab dist for '32 - '48 and the SBC converted to 8ba dist are the reigning champs for street driven flatheads. They are cost effective because little guys build 'em without corporate overhead and BS. OMHO ! Points, Points, Points ! Charlie ny |
09-26-2015, 07:51 PM | #8 |
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Right on, Charlie.
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09-27-2015, 08:40 AM | #9 |
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Most hot rods and racers are old cars now if I'm not mistaken. The newer stuff is all computer controlled so doesn't lend itself well to old technology.
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