After purchasing the property via auction, Paris Auto Sales will be opening a secondary location on 100 S. State St. in Big Rapids.

The site was the former location for Marvel Automotive, who closed their doors in late summer of 2024.

“We are starting to run out of room,” Owner Stephen Cusimano said. “When (Dave) Marvel announced his retirement, it was a no-brainer.”

According to Cusimano, the dealership is aiming to open the new location near the end of April. The second store front will hold various cars on the lot, but will act as an extension of the existing location. 

“We will be hiring new people and putting out more cars,” Cusimano said. “We can be selling a lot more vehicles.”

Paris Auto Sales has been in business since 1977, the longest of any dealership in Mecosta County. Their primary storefront is located on Northland Dr., just north of Roben Hood Airport.

For more information, visit https://www.parisautosalesmi.com.