Doug Martz / Camaro Parts Exchange

[William]

Just back from AZ to learn that long time bud/mentor/employer Doug Martz passed away Friday. He was in the car business his entire life; his family owned Tosa Chrysler-Plymouth and Martz Chevrolet in the Milwaukee area from the ‘50s to the ‘80s. Doug started Camaro Parts Exchange [later CPX] in 1977; we vended at many shows throughout the Midwest over the years. CPX ended up on 76th & Appleton in Milwaukee; many WI and IL car guys came through the doors in the 15 years we were there. Had fun and learned a lot with the `67 Z/28 and ZL1 projects. He retired to Nevada in 1997.

Doug was one of the funniest, most intelligent people I had the pleasure of knowing. And, very generous to my family over the years.

Godspeed Dougie. Thanks for the memories!

[BOWTIE67327]

I remember him from Jefferson swap meet, yes he was a great guy, that would talk to you like you were his best friend
rip big doug

[wheelhop]

Sorry to hear. Had recent interactions with him via email regarding tracking down my first ever 1969 chevelle sold new at Martz Chevrolet.
He was a very nice man and a pleasure to communicate with.

[Mr. Chevy]

I purchased numerous dealer items from him on Ebay. I know he lived out in Vegas. I never personally met him but corresponded with him via emails. He was a very nice man.

Sad to hear. RIP

Rich

[Stefano]

Condolences to friends and family.

[hiperf69]

Bill, this is very sad news. Our close friend text me last night and I've thought about this all day. Doug was a great guy and will be missed by me and a lot of friends in our hobby.
I always looked forward to him walking up to my booth at Jefferson and spending 5 minutes
To say Hi and then 2 or 3 hours later we would say goodby and see you next time.
That's the way he was and how I will remember him.
Another good one is gone.
Condolences to the Family and Friends.
Joe

[Flying Undertaker]

I am sorry to hear that Doug passed away so suddenly. I purchased many items from him before eBay, through Hemmings Motor News and from advertisements in the United States Camaro Club, Super Chevy and Chevy High Performance magazines. God speed, Doug.

[Zoomin69]

Doug was one of the smartest and funny guys I have ever known. I learned a lot about Camaros from him.

[9C1Beater]

Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very nice guy and knew a ton about Chevy musclecars. I met him at a swap meet in Kenosha or Racine around '87 or '88 and bought a Martz Chevrolet trunk emblem...he had a box full of them. RIP

[bbbentley]

William G.
If you are a reflection of the mentoring and influence of Doug Martz, then he must have been a super neat, intelligent, and great all around guy! Always a privilege to have someone like that in our lives for the tutoring and friendship they provide. Godspeed Doug.