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WIX Filters Gives Away '55 Chevy to Contest Winner

21 December 2000

WIX Filters Gives Away '55 Chevy to Contest Winner

    GASTONIA, N.C., Dec. 20 WIX Filters, a leading
manufacturer and distributor of filtration products, presented a restored 1955
Chevrolet Bel Air to Springfield, Mo.-based O'Reilly Auto Parts in recognition
of the chain's participation in WIX Filter's annual toy collectible sales
contest.
    The contest winner was determined through a random drawing of auto parts
stores taking part in the holiday-season sale of WIX Filters' toy collectible
cars.  The die-cast collectibles, scale models of the 1955 Chevy Bel Air that
was presented to O'Reilly Auto Parts, are available at participating auto
parts stores nationwide through the end of the year to customers purchasing
any WIX filter.
    "WIX Filters has been providing die-cast collectibles for a number of
years, and it's fun to be able to provide a high-quality collectible during
the holiday season," said Bruce R. Johnston, brand manager for Wix Filtration
Products, a division of Dana Corp. .  "We're thankful for the
ongoing support and participation shown not only by O'Reilly, but by all of
our retail partners, and we hope the toy version of this great car brings some
holiday happiness to kids of all ages this year."
    "The '55 Chevy is a pretty special stocking stuffer," said David O'Reilly,
chief executive officer and co-chairman of the board of O'Reilly Automotive.
"WIX is an exceptional supplier. They not only provide great products for our
customers but also promotional opportunities like these to build our business.
We're grateful to win and to enjoy such a beneficial partnership."
    WIX has been an innovator in filtration products since 1939.  WIX designs,
manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural,
industrial and specialty filter markets.  Its product line includes oil, air,
cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for
automobiles, trucks and off-road equipment.  Wix Filtration Products Division
is part of Dana Corporation's Automotive Aftermarket Group, one of the world's
largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related
aftermarkets.  WIX Filter's Internet address is http://www.wixfilters.com .