By BARBARA THOMAS

It took several trips to Fort Lee, N.J., where Volvo’s American headquarters were based at the time, before the company president gave in to Walter Mitchell’s pleas to be a dealer in Weatogue, Conn.

“I would go knocking on his door every Friday afternoon,” Mitchell said. “I think they grew tired of seeing me and I finally got the dealership.”

That was 50 years ago, and the Mitchell family celebrated the milestone along with their employees, customers and Volvo officials June 8 in the showroom of Mitchell Auto Group at 384 Hopmeadow St. During a brief ceremony, the family was presented with Volvo Corporation’s “50 Year Award.”

Mitchell Volvo is one of the longest-running, family-owned Volvo dealerships in the United States.

“Walter had great insight and his business acumen is stellar,” said Volvo’s Northeast Regional Vice President Rick Bryant. “We’re grateful for the 50 years the Mitchells have put in with us. They’ve done great things for Volvo, and they’re an important part of our future plans.” …

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