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Ed Martin Ford

Anderson, IN

5.0
148 Reviews
The Ed Martin Automotive group was founded in 1955 by Ed Martin Sr. Ed began life as the first child born in the Indiana University Coleman hospital in Indianapolis, IN. His entrance into this world shows that his life was destined to be anything but typical. Ed graduated from Manual High School as a football star and continued his football career at Butler University in Indianapolis. Ed's parents, Clarence and Nelly Martin were both attorneys; his mother was the first woman to pass the bar in Allen County, Indiana; his father was a Supreme Court Justice for the State of Indiana. In 1946, in Indianapolis, Ed, at the tender age of sixteen, purchased his first automobile with money he earned from delivering groceries and selling ice in his neighborhood. He sold his first car from his parent's front yard. His parents, being both professional and very proud people did not allow Ed to continue selling cars from their front yard. Ed approached the neighborhood "filling" station owner and negotiated a deal to sell his cars from the station. As sales grew, it became apparent he had to open his own used car lot, from which he continued selling and wholesaling used cars. In 1955, Ed Martin purchased his first new car dealership, an Oldsmobile dealership in Shelbyville, Indiana. In 1960 in Indianapolis, Ed Martin became the youngest Ford Automotive dealer in the entire United States. Over the following years, the Ed Martin Automotive Group has evolved into one of the top privately owned corporations in Indianapolis and top eighty corporations in Indiana.
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2903 S Scatterfield Rd

Anderson, IN

46013

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September 27, 2021

Keith Collins Was a very good sales person very professional and answered all of our questions I will be back to buy another vehicle and other family members to him More

by mikeymike11721
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Your financial lady was very very nice I don’t remember her name but she was very professional
August 23, 2021

Nice Dealership with great appearance. Friendly sales team. Showroom arrangement could be improved as it is not the most intuitive setup. Very clean. Location of restrooms could be improved. More

by darylcampbell
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Keith Collins
August 19, 2021

I was looking for a Buick Encore and William found just what I was looking for and more. Great car they were very friendly. William stayed under my budget. Awesome experience. More

by tl.cox
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William and Kevin
July 12, 2021

They were so knowledgeable and took a lot time explaining every thing to us. The show room and bathroom was clean. The paper work done quickly More

by Normanandshelly
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Keath Collins
Jul 12, 2021 -

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They explain every thing clearly. I would recommend this dealer ship to any one.

July 06, 2021

It was a good experience. we needed to upgrade and we found exactly what we hoped for. Keith did a fine job. The car took 3 weeks to become available but it was worth it. More

by ceosco1
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June 28, 2021

I was looking for an Eco Sport. Wayne really helped to put me in my new SUV. The dealer staff was very friendly and professional. Thanks Auto World! More

by Don S
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Wayne Alspaugh
June 24, 2021

We were looking to upgrade our current vehicle. We met Wayne and explained what we wanted and he helped us greatly! Love the new car! More

by timandkaren
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Wayne Alspaugh
June 21, 2021

Great and smooth Transaction! Thanks to Keith who sold me my truck. Everyone at the Dealership was very friendly! I would Definitely recommend this place. Thanks More

by dave
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June 07, 2021

Easy to deal with, had vehicle that I was interested in buying, and the salesman very knowledgeable. It was a nice experience at Auto World More

by Reareeder
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Kieth Collins
May 31, 2021

The sales team was very friendly and were not pushy! When it was time to negotiate a price I gave what I wanted to pay and they came back with a price very close. More

by mikwebb88
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