Hainen Ford (est. 1970)

Moniteau County, Missouri

Hainen Ford (Since 1971)

By August 1911 F. W. Patterson had Ford Agency

May 1914 Arthur Mayhew is Ford Agent

July 1914 Arthur Mayhew & Roy Benson open New Garage

By October 1917 B. F. Brockhausen had Ford agency when George Routszong became manager/salesman

February 1921 Brockhausen sells to Routszong

August 1923 Routszong sells to Jess C. and D. C. Hardy

August 1951 Mrs. J. C. Hardy sells to L. W. Darby after death of her husband

May 1954 L. W. Darby sells to Harold Albin

September 1971 Harold Albin sells to Benny A. Hainen

From the August 25, 1911 Tipton Times:

Dr. F. W. Patterson went to California one day last week to receive a car load of Ford cars that he had shipped to that place. He is agent in the county for the Ford motor company and out of this shipment he sold one to H. E. Kuhlmann and one to John A. Bertram of California and one to John Coleman of Bunceton. Mrs. Patterson and Thelma accompanied the doctor and they ran one car to Tipton that night.

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John Coleman and Jess Bennett came over from Bunceton Thursday to receive the fine Ford Touring car that Mr. Coleman bought through our Ford dealer, Dr. F. W. Patterson. We dare say, by Mr. Coleman's manner when he took possession of his automobile, that he realizes he has one of the finest touring cars that ever turned a wheel.

From the July 24, 1914 Tipton Times:

A New Garage

Arthur Mayhew and Roy Benson have formed a partnership and will open up a garage in a few days in the Larimore building on East Moniteau street. Mr. Mayhew is agent for the Ford car. Mr. Benson is an expert machinist and thoroughly understands making repairs in cars and everything pertaining thereto. The style of the mew firm will be Mayhew & Benson.

Ad from the October 9, 1914 Tipton Times

From the April 23, 1915 Tipton Times:

Sold Four Ford Cars

During the past week Arthur Mayhew sold four Ford touring cars to the following parties:

W. A. McVean, N. E. Springer, Chas. Robertson, and Dr. G. W. Wilson.

Ford cars are becoming so numerous in Tipton and vicinity that Missouri mules are registering kicks from head to foot, making it as difficult to escape injury from the fore foot as that of the hind foot-of the mule.

Ad from the November 2, 1917 Tipton Times

From the June 9, 1922 Tipton Times:

Installed Electric Station

George H. Routszong, the efficient owner and manager of the Tipton Motor Company, this week installed an electric visible gas filling station at that place. Mr. Routszong should be commended upon this enterprising investment.

From the August 18, 1922 Tipton Times:

Began Agent Manager Later Became Owner

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George Routszong's Business Increasing With the Years is Evidenced by His Sales Which Are Increasing Daily -- Now Owner of Building, Stock and Equipment

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George H. Routszong came to Tipton in October 1917 to accept a position as salesman and manager of the branch agency for Ford cars and accessories established her by B. F. Brockhausen, of California, occupying at that time the Lander garage building. From April 1918-1919, he enlisted and served overseas in the World War, returning to Tipton in May 1919 to resume his work for Mr. Brockhausen, who had under construction during Mr. Routszong's absence the beautiful building 50x80 as shown from the portrait in connection with this article, and which represents a big cash outlay.

On February 4, 1921, Mr. Routszong bought from Mr. Brockhausen this splendid building together with its equipment, which is strictly up-to-date and first-class in every particular, also stock on hand. He has in his employ three mechanics, one salesman and a bookkeeper.

During Mr. Routszong's business career in Tipton he has sold over 300 cars, trucks and tractors, and during the past 30 days he has sold seventeen new and used cars, and has at present more orders for cars than he can supply.

Mr. Routszong also added to his excellent equipment recently a filling station at a cost of several hundred dollars.

Mr. Routszong carries a full and complete line of accessories for Ford cars and protects his patrons in every way possible, in the matter of supplies and in prompt and efficient service in all kinds of repair work.

Mr. Routszong is a firm believer in advertising as is evidenced in the columns of the Times from week to week. Keeping in mind that "advertising pays" and that "Success is Everlastingly Keeping At It," Mr. Routszong has worked up a business at his Tipton Motor Company garage that is indeed commendable.

From the December 17, 1923 Tipton Times:

Change In Ownership

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D. C. and J. C. Hardy Now Owners of Tipton Motor Company

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Took Charge Monday, Aug 13

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Messrs. Hardy, Well-Known Business Men, Succeed Mr. George Routszong

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The Tipton Motor Company, including building equipment, Ford Sales and Service, was sold by the owner, Mr. Geo. Routszong, to Mr. D. C. Hardy of Tipton and his brother, Mr. J. C. Hardy of Versailles, these gentlemen taking charge Monday, August 13th. Mr. Routszong had previously sold to Hardy & Farley, of Versailles, but Mr. Farley sold his interest to Mr. D. C. Hardy of Tipton.

Messrs. Hardy & Hardy are both excellent gentlemen and are well known throughout this part of the country, "Dave," as D. C. Hardy is generally known, already being engaged in the lumber business in Tipton, Fortuna and Syracuse, will devote a greater part of his time to that business. "Jess" will give his entire time to the Motor Company and it is useless to say that excellent service in the way of Ford Sales & Service will be afforded each and everyone who patronizes Hardy & Hardy. "Jess" has had two years experience with Crewson and Petty, Ford dealers at Versailles, and is well acquainted with his line of work. Lawrence Hernleben will be foreman on the floor for the new proprietors and Edwin Ferguson will also be in their employ.

Mr. Routszong is at present undecided as to his future plans, but will remain in Tipton indefinitely. The Times knows of no more splendid or thoroughly conscientious business man than Geo. Routszong and we bespeak for him the unbounded success he so justly deserves in any line of business he may engage in, and the best wishes of his host of friends go with him.

To Messrs. Hardy & Hardy we welcome them into the business realm of Tipton and hope the same liberal patronage will be accorded them as was their predecessor.

From the December 21, 1923 Tipton Times:

Good Will to All

The Tipton Motor Co., greets patrons and friends in the Times. Under the efficient management of J. C. and D. C. Hardy the above company give excellent service. They are the Ford dealers for Tipton.

From the March 14, 1924 Tipton Times:

Record Car Sales

The Tipton Motor Company, Ford dealers, report the sale during the first ten days in this month of 14 Fords which includes a number of trucks. This company also recently sold a Fordson tractor to Frank White, near town.

A contest is being waged between Tipton and Cabool, Mo., in Texas County, for the sales of Ford cars. These towns are of like size, and the Ford dealers in each carry like contracts and during the month of March the Messrs. Hardy, proprietors of the Tipton garage, will to to excell their sister town, Cabool, in selling the greatest number of cars. Our local dealers have made a splendid start in the race.

From the April 3, 1925 Tipton Times:

Ready Market For Used Cars

One of the most important steps yet undertaken to protect used car purchases and at the same time place the handling of such cars on a more business-like basis is the announcement by Mr. Edsel B. Ford, President of the Ford Motor Company that operating under a company plan Ford dealers will hereafter place a guarantee upon used Ford cars disposed of by them.

The Ford Motor Company is the first large automobile concern to take direct steps in the matter of used cars. Inasmuch as there are about as many Fords in operation in the country as all other makes combined, it is apparent that the action of the Ford Motor Company will exert a wide influence on the marketing of used cars, and in improving conditions generally in that phase of the automobile business.

"Every used Ford car represents so much transportation and is of value to someone," Mr. Ford said in his statement regarding the plan. The Ford dealer through his position and intimate knowledge of the car certainly is the best judge as to the value of this transportation - the best to determine a price on the mileage the car may be expected to deliver - that's his business.

"With this advantage the Ford dealer is prepared to give his used car customers, benefits not likely to be obtained elsewhere.

"If re-conditioning is necessary he has the work done by trained Ford mechanics using improved equipment and genuine Ford parts, and with these economies and advantages he is able to offer the used car to the purchaser at low cost and with a guarantee covering its mechanical fitness."

The plan becomes effective at once and places a guarantee on used Ford cars purchased from authorized Ford dealers thereby insuring proper mechanical operation under ordinary driving conditions.

In assuming the direction and supervision of this plan to be carried our by its dealer organization, the Ford Motor Company feels that it is embracing an opportunity to be of greater service to those who purchase used Ford cars.

From the February 12, 1926 Tipton Times:

Automobile Auction

The Tipton Motor Company, Ford dealers, will hold an automobile auction of 15 cars Saturday, February 20th, 1926. The sale will begin promptly at one o'clock p.m.

Among the offerings will be an exceptionally good used Dodge car, Studebaker, and other good makes of cars, all of which will be guaranteed to be in good running condition.

Positively every car will sell to the highest bidder, without reserve or by bid. this is a bona-fide auction sale.

See posters or watch next weeks' Times for a complete list of cars that will be offered and other important information regarding this sale.

From the September 23, 1927 Tipton Times:

Buys Tipton Motor Company Building

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J. C. Hardy Buys Building Property Occupied by the Tipton Motor Company, Ford Dealers

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During the past few days a transaction was consummated between Messrs. D. C. and J. C. Hardy, brothers, whereby Mr. Jess Hardy purchased the business buildings occupied by his garage, The Tipton Motor Company, Jess also having purchased a short time ago, as was announced in a former issue of The Times, Dave's half interest in the garage equipment, stock and supplies.

The building in mention has a frontage of approximately 100 feet on West Moniteau street with an average width of 75 feet.

The Tipton Motor Company, successfully managed and operated by its owner, is one of the up-to-date business concerns in Central Missouri. Each week Jess uses advertising space in The Times advertising products of The Ford Motor Company and a series of tire and tube advertisements are also being carried in The Times by this concern.

1911 Model T (left) and 1928 Model A (right) Ford

From the December 2, 1927 Tipton Times:

New Ford Is Now On Display

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The New Car Will be Officially Presented to the Public on Friday, December 2

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According to Mr. J. C. Hardy, owner and proprietor of The Tipton Motor Company, Ford dealers, the long-looked-for new Ford car will become a reality when the details of the new models will be given today (Friday) December 2, at the new showroom now in construction in the Tipton Motor Company building.

The Tipton Motor Company, is making elaborate preparations to explain the new Ford to the interested public on Friday and will have full and complete descriptive literature on all of the models at that time.

Henry Ford's new car, according to officials of the company, contend the new car will be responsible for the expenditure of nearly $800,000,000 for labor and materials during 1928.

It was intimated that dealers throughout the country will be able to obtain but one car for display purposed on Friday, and that it will be more than a month before any models will go on sale. Ford officials refused to make any statement regarding the regular production schedule for the new model.

A bulletin from the Ford Motor Co., gives the following acts about the new model "A:"

Four-wheel brakes, standard selective gear transmission, extraordinary acceleration, a speed of sixty miles an hour and more, a practically vibrationless engine, an unusual beauty in line and color are among the outstanding features of the new Ford cars, the first of which will be shown in many parts of the country Friday. The generator, oiling system, steering gear and rear-axle are of new Ford design, it is announced. And its 40-horsepower engine has been so designed that it runs 20 to 30 miles an hour an a gallon of gasoline.

This car, which is to succeed the Model T line will be shown on Friday by Ford dealers in many of the larger cities of the country. In Tipton, the Tipton Motor Company will have photographs and descriptive charts of the new cars on display in the room just east of the garage, where the public will be given the complete story of the new Ford car. Later various models of the new Ford line will be on display here.

So far the new cars have been examined only by those who will have charge of the first showings and demonstrations. Salesmen and demonstrators are studying charts and diagrams which will be used in explaining the various details of design, appearance and performance.

For months factory models of the new car have been undergoing severe performance tests in and around Detroit. One of these factory models recently made a road run of 120 miles in 124 minutes. This run, it is said, was made on an ordinary paved road near Detroit.

"I am indeed proud of Mr. Ford's new production," said Mr. Hardy, "the new car is certainly to be even more popular in the forthcoming years as the Model T has been during the past twenty years. The new car is certain to make history in the automotive industry, and I want to take this opportunity to invite each and everyone to inspect the new model car we will have in our showrooms Friday."

From the December 9, 1927 Tipton Times:

New Ford Meets With Response

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Many Tipton Citizens View Designs of the New Models at the Tipton Motor Company

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Friday in the new showroom of the Tipton Motor Company, Ford dealers, complete information and literature was available concerning Henry Ford's new 1928 model automobiles.

Nearly 200 signatures - 158 to be exact - were secured by the sales force of the Tipton Motor Company in order to send future advertising literature relative to the new car.

A complete description of the new line of Ford automobiles was made public in Tipton on Friday by the Tipton Motor Company, Ford dealers. A large number of interested people have been visiting the display room of the Tipton Motor Co., just east of of the garage, to learn the details of this revolutionary car which is to succeed the famous Model T Ford after more than nineteen years of leadership in the low price, light car field.

Visitors to the show room of the Tipton Motor Company, included both city and rural folks. The sales force were kept busy throughout the day pointing out the new features of this new car which Henry Ford himself has described as being "superior in design and performance to any now available in the low price, light car field."

Even before the display room was opened quite a number of visitors were anxious to get the first look at the description and pictures of the new models. Comments of surprise were numerous concerning the striking change in the appearance of the new Ford line. The low, rakish lines, the striking new colors, and the luxurious equipment of these new automobiles, made a marked impression upon the visitors.

Even more impressive to the visitors, however, were the details of performance as they were unfolded by attendants. Visitors were particularly struck with the speed, pickup and ease of handling of the new cars and with the fact that they are equipped with four-wheel brakes, shock absorbers and standard gear shift transmission of the type used in cars in a much higher price class.

The design of the new line is so distinctively different from that of the Model T that the Detroit factory and branch plants have had to undergo a complete equipment change to produce the new cars. It is expected, however, that the new few weeks will see all former Ford production records broken.

In the meantime Henry Ford has announced that manufacture of replacement parts for Model T Ford cars will continue to be an important part of the Ford business. It is estimated that there are still more than nine million Model T Ford cars in operation and the policy of the Ford Motor Company, it is said, will be to continue supplying parts for these cars as long as there is any demand for them.

From the December 23, 1927 Tipton Times:

Moved Shop Into Adjoining Building

The Tipton Motor Company, owned by Mr. J. C. Hardy, local Ford dealer, recently annexed a neat, new up-to-date showroom in the main building of the company, moving the shop department into the west building, as announced in an advertisement to be found in another place in this issue of The Times.

"We are equipped for adequate service in our new shop," said Mr. Hardy "and we cordially invite the public to call and inspect it and give our service a trial."

Mr. Hardy also advises that an arrival of the new Ford car, in appreciable quantities, is expected within a short time.

From the January 20, 1928 Tipton Times:

The New Ford Car Is Now On Display

The long-talked-of, much discussed new model Ford car is now on display in the showrooms of the local agency, the Tipton Motor Company.

Mr. J. C. Hardy, Ford dealer, accompanied by Mrs. Hardy, went to St. Louis Monday morning, returning that evening with a new model Ford Sport Coupe.

Since its arrival in Tipton it has been viewed by hundreds of interested spectators, who are pleased with the many improvements of Henry Ford's new product.

Mr. Hardy, in an announcement in another place in The Times, cordially invites each and everyone to call and see and ride in the new car.

1931 (left) and 1951 (right) Ad for The Tipton Motor Company

From the August 17, 1951 Tipton Times:

Ford Agency To L. W. Darby

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Purchased From Mrs. J. C. Hardy Will be Known as Tipton Motor Company, Inc.

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L. W. Darby, of Kansas City, has been granted the Ford sales and service franchise in Tipton by the Ford Motor Company, Mr. Darby having purchased the furniture and equipment of the business formerly owned by the late J. C. Hardy, who represented the Ford Motor Company in Tipton for 27 years prior to his passing last June 4.

Mr. Darby has been associated with the Ford people for some time. Until his purchase of the Tipton business he was new car salesman with the George Welsh Motor Company in Kansas City.

He is a native of Carrollton and his wife of nearby Hardin. They have one child a son, Lee, six years old. The family has leased the Earl Richey residence property in east Tipton. Mr. and Mrs. Richey and son, Phil, 10 years old, having moved to Independence, Mr. Richey having work at Lake City, six miles distant.

Mr. Darby announces that the same office and shop personnel will continue under the new management at the Tipton Ford agency.

May, 1954 Ad telling of L. W. Darby's sale of Tipton Motor Co. to Harold Albin

From the September 18, 1971 Tipton Times:

A change in Ford dealership has taken place in Tipton with Benny A. Hainen succeeding Harold F. Albin, who has given up the agency due to health. Hainen is constructing a steel building a short distance south of the highway junction, soon to be ready for occupancy. Albin had been affiliated with Ford products and service for 39 years. He started with J. C. Hardy in 1931 continuing with him unitl his passing in 1951 when Albin took over as dealer at the Tipton Motor Company, Inc. Hainen is automotive minded having been with his father, B. A. Hainen, Tipton Buick-Rambler-GMC dealer. He is presently in the National Guard. Albin, who is undecided as to future plans, was a success in the business as will be Hainen.

Ad in the September 18, 1971 Tipton Times announcing the sale of the Ford dealership to Benny A. Hainen

From the 2008 Pictorial History of Tipton:

Andy Hainen owned and operated Hainen Motor Company starting in the late 1930s. His brother Ben, started as a salesman at this business. Two businesses came out of these families -- Buick and Ford.

Benny Hainen Ford

Benny Hainen Ford opened its doors in the fall of 1970. At age 22, Benny Hainen became the youngest Ford Motor Company franchise dealer to own 100 per cent of his dealership. Benny Hainen came from an automotive family. His uncle Andy Hainen was owner of Hainen Motor Company in the late 1930s. His father, Ben (Big Ben) Hainen opened Hainen Buick with the 1954 model year. That facility is still in operation as Hainen Buick-Chevrolet, operated by Benny's brother, Greg Hainen.

The original facility was physically built by Benny and his first two employees, Herbert Jackson and Paul Davis. Over the years, Benny Hainen Ford has expanded its facility to accommodate its customers.

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