As the Noller Automotive Group of dealerships continues to grow, it is sometimes easy to forget how it all started.
In 1960, O. Willard Noller, our founder, purchased the Ford dealership, then known as Mosby-Mack Motor Company, in Topeka. He renamed it Noller Motors, Inc.
Our original dealership was located in downtown Topeka at 7th and Van Buren.
Willard Noller began his automotive career in the 1930's, first selling and eventually moving his way through all management positions with Mosby-Mack. He purchased the Ford franchise from then dealer, Herb Mack, in 1960.
Willard Noller was one of the most innovative dealers of his time. He added a separate used car facility, a rarity then. He put in Topeka's first automobile finance and insurance department. He also had a mobile repair unit that would fix or maintain a customer's Ford right there in their driveway. Now, that was convenience!
Willard Noller was perhaps best known for his fairness and handshake deals with customers. He often gave customers new Fords if something went wrong with a recent purchase.
Those people never forgot their fair dealings with Noller Motors and passed on the story from generation to generation. This was the beginning of our current customer base of over 16,000 people.
In 1970, O. Willard Noller was honored by Time Magazine as the greatest car dealer of the year for the entire nation. In awarding him the Time Magazine Dealer of the Year Award, they noted his philanthropy, community leadership, citizenship and business prowess.
Willard Noller retired in 1974, selling Noller Motors to his son, Laird. Laird Noller expanded the dealership's business, winning several awards as one of the top Ford dealerships in the nation. He is now the President of Noller Automotive Group which operates five automobile dealerships in Kansas.
Steve Noller and Barry Noller became the third generation in the Noller Group of Companies.
More About Laird Noller - a Topeka New & Used Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda Dealership - Serving Bonner Springs, Kansas City and Lawrence
Laird Noller offers many automotive products and services to our Topeka area customers. From quality new 2012 - 2013 Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda cars to used cars, we know anyone looking for a vehicle in Topeka will likely find what they want at our Bonner Springs, Kansas City and Lawrence area car dealership. We carry a comprehensive line of Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda vehicles, including the Fusion, Fiesta, F-150, F-250, Sonata, Elantra and MAZDA3, MAZDA6, making us a good choice as your Topeka Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda car dealer.
Our services include trusted Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda car repair , original Ford, LINCOLN, Hyundai and Mazda parts, auto body repair, and financing to help our customers purchase the car of their dreams.
Call Laird Noller or come visit us in person. We're conveniently located a short drive from Kansas City, Bonner Springs and Lawrence in Topeka at 2920-2946 S.Kansas Avenue and look forward to helping you with your automotive needs.