Stanley Balzekas waks through his showroom at Balzekas Chrysler dealership in Chicago, Illinois May 14, 2009. Chrysler announced that it intends to terminate the franchise of the dealership Thursday as it notified all of its U.S. dealers of plans to eliminate 25 percent of its retail showrooms and is seeking permission from a U.S. bankruptcy court to terminate franchise agreements with 789 of 3,181 dealerships as of June 9. Balzekas has been in business since 1919. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

Stanley Balzekas waks through his showroom at Balzekas Chrysler dealership in Chicago, Illinois May 14, 2009. Chrysler announced that it intends to terminate the franchise of the dealership Thursday as it notified all of its U.S. dealers of plans to eliminate 25 percent of its retail showrooms and is seeking permission from a U.S. bankruptcy court to terminate franchise agreements with 789 of 3,181 dealerships as of June 9. Balzekas has been in business since 1919.

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