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Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Four Dealerships in Missouri

Ed Morse purchased the dealerships from Lindsay Auto Group and Fairground Auto Group.

May 12, 2021
Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Four Dealerships in Missouri

Ed Morse purchased the dealerships from Lindsay Auto Group and Fairground Auto Group.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced that it has acquired four dealerships in Lebanon, Saint Robert, and Rolla, Missouri.  Ed Morse purchased the dealerships from Lindsay Auto Group and Fairground Auto Group.

We are looking not only to continue these dealerships’ history of exceptional deals and outstanding customer service but to make significant capital improvements as well.

These new dealerships will be:

  • Ed Morse Chevrolet, formerly Lindsay Chevrolet at 285 W. Elm Street, Lebanon

  • Ed Morse Ford, formerly Lindsay Ford at 260 W. Elm Street, Lebanon

  • Ed Morse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, formerly Lindsay Chrysler Dodge at 809 Missouri Ave, Saint Robert

  • Ed Morse Chevrolet Buick GMC, formerly Fairground Auto Plaza at 100 Fairgrounds Rd, Rolla

“Our entrance into Missouri is exciting and we are honored to add these dealerships in the great communities of Rolla, Lebanon and Saint Robert.  We are looking not only to continue these dealerships’ history of exceptional deals and outstanding customer service but to make significant capital improvements as well.  We also look forward to supporting the local communities with job growth and giving back to local non-profits,” said Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group.  

The Ed Morse Automotive Group is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, and has been family-owned for 75 years.  These acquisitions will add over 150 employees to its 1,400 plus employee base, growing their locations to 24 dealerships locations, 42 franchises and 15 automotive brands. 

“Last year we expanded into Northern Texas and Oklahoma with tremendous success.  We are very excited to add these dealerships to our family and look forward to establishing our trusted family name in such an important region,” added Morse. 

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