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Inventories, Contracts in Progress and Vehicle Floor Plan Payable (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Weighted average interest rate | 5.10% | 5.80% | 5.10% | 6.00%
Automotive [Member] |  |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Borrowing capacity | $ 60,000,000 |  | $ 60,000,000 |
Vehicle floor plan payable | 50,400,000 |  | 50,400,000 |
Floor plan assistance | $ 800,000 |  | $ 1,200,000 |
Automotive [Member] | Vehicle Floor Plan Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Weighted average interest rate | 3.40% |  | 3.50% |
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Automotive [Member] | Vehicle Floor Plan Facility [Member] |  |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Applicable interest rate margin |  |  | 1.15% |

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