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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Piece of Vancouver automotive history moves on

After 70 years on Fraser Street, family-owned and operated Alec's Automotive is moving to Burnaby. A rezoning application proposes to demolish the 1924 heritage building where Alec’s is located to make way for a 121-unit rental development.

After 70 years on Fraser Street, family-owned and operated Alec's Automotive is moving to Burnaby.

A rezoning application proposes to demolish the 1924 heritage building where Alec’s is located to make way for a 121-unit rental development.

Owner Rob Borden, whose family grew up in the house behind the garage, reflects on the shop's history in the neighbourhood and its future.