A Legacy of Excellence Since 1955 - Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN

With a legacy dating back to 1955, Oliver Lincoln stands as a testament to automotive excellence in Plymouth, IN. As a 3rd generation family-owned and operated dealership, we have deep-rooted ties to our local community. Our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service sets us apart. We understand that purchasing a vehicle is a memorable milestone, and we aim to make it a truly delightful experience with our "hold-your-hand" approach. to delivering exceptional customer service sets us apart. At Oliver in Plymouth, IN, we extend a warm welcome to every customer, treating them like family.

Discover Lincoln's Excellence at Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN

Explore our showroom in Plymouth, IN, and discover the luxury of the new Lincoln models. From safety and dependability to excellent state-of-the-art features, Lincoln vehicles have it all. We invite you to visit us and take a test drive to get firsthand experience of our current inventory.

Pre-Owned Excellence at Oliver Lincoln

At Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN, we take immense pride in offering an extensive inventory of pre-owned vehicles in the Michiana area. We understand that not everyone is in the market for a brand-new car, which is why we maintain a comprehensive selection of quality and budget-friendly pre-owned models. Our vehicles undergo a rigorous 200-point Inspection conducted by Lincoln Certified Trained Technicians, ensuring top-notch quality. Plus, they come with a factory-backed 12-month or 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty and a factory-backed 7-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, providing you with peace of mind. On top of that, we offer complimentary car washes for life and 24-hour Roadside Assistance, making your ownership experience truly hassle-free.

Streamlined Auto Financing

Financing your vehicle purchase can be a daunting task, but not when you choose Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN. Our dedicated Auto Finance team will work diligently to ensure you get a budget-friendly deal on your next vehicle. We'll crunch the numbers and tailor a financing solution that suits your needs.

Expert Vehicle Service

Once you've made your vehicle purchase, rest assured that Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN, is here to provide the essential quality service and maintenance to keep your Lincoln running smoothly for years. Whether it's an oil change or tire rotation, our expert, factory-trained technicians have you covered.

The Ultimate Lincoln Destination - Oliver Lincoln in Plymouth, IN

At Oliver Lincoln dealership in Plymouth, IN, we aim to provide the ultimate dealership experience for Lincoln drivers throughout Michiana. With our unwavering commitment to excellence and extensive automotive knowledge, you've found the perfect place to test drive, finance, and service your vehicle.

Luck vs. Attitude – The Oliver Legacy

What truly makes a business successful? Is it the employees! Maybe it’s the product that the business is selling. Or could it possibly all just be luck? We agree all these factors could be considered as to how successful a business may be or may become. However, without the backing of proper management through care, devotion, blood, sweat and tears, no business is going to work regardless of how lucky the person or great the brand. Now, having said that, we could assume that you have heard of Oliver Ford-Lincoln in Plymouth, Indiana. We think that it’s safe to assume so because they have one of the most prestigious and professional names in the Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio car community. But that doesn’t have much to do with luck.

Let’s take you back to 1955 when the televisions were black and white, and the camera angles had to be from the hips up. John Oliver Sr. was working for Allen County Motors in Fort Wayne, Indiana for a man by the name of Richard (Dick) Bowlin. Allen County Motors, at the time, was one of the largest Ford dealerships in the country. Mr. Oliver decides that he is ready to open up his own dealership but also is a enough of a realist to acknowledge that he doesn’t have the money for it. After being denied a loan from the bank, he decided to go to his boss, Mr. Dick Bowlin, and ask for the money with some leverage. Mr. Oliver explains that if he cannot pay him back every cent of the loan within three years, the new dealership would then be his boss's. Mr. Bowlin agrees and, just as he knew he could, Mr. Oliver pays him back every cent of the loan within those three years.

And this is where the story begins…

Of course, you might imagine the story goes on that John Oliver Sr. turned his business into a success story, selling cars to moms, dads, sons, daughters and grandchildren then passing the company down to his own son. If this is your initial guess, you would be right. Oliver Ford-Lincoln’s triumphant story wasn’t written overnight but it sure did happen faster than most people in the community could have expected. Mr. Oliver and his son, John (Jack) Oliver, took the company and made it into their own personal and ultimate passion with their victorious characters and prestigious morals, making it one of the most well-known auto stores in Michiana. Jack Oliver owned and operated the dealership till 2020 when his unexpectedly passed from Covid.

John Oliver III, and his sisters, Jennifer Oliver Houin and Jessica Oliver who has grown a third heart for Oliver Ford-Lincoln, stand proud with their employees and their customers, viewing them as quite the third-generation family. They look back on a time, the best times of their lives, and recall when the 3 of them, their father and their grandfather who started the business worked at the dealership together. John Sr. would sit in the middle of the showroom and do nothing more than read the paper, pick up the mail and talk to customers and staff members. “It is such a good memory for us to reminisce on, having three generations of us there, working hand and hand in the legacy that we had all built together. We are in the people business; we just so happen to sell cars while doing so; but being together is what made it all so special to us.

The shop had a subliminal shutdown the day they got the devastating news that John Oliver Senior passed away. He was a true fixture at the dealership, a one of a kind, and it seemed to change the entire atmosphere for a while. But, as things slowly got back to “normal”, Jack and his 3 children reminded themselves that being surrounded by the ones you love the most is a motivation in itself to keep going, no matter what tribulations life passes along to you.

The Olivers believes that a stable, safe and superior work environment is why their company has been so successful for over 70 years.

“We have always looked at this business differently than we believe most employers do. We have upwards of 50 employees which means we have 50 families to care for. Selling and servicing cars is what we do but we have always felt that it was my responsibility to not only provide our employees with their wages, but to deliver the best quality of life to each and every one of them. “The Oliver family believes that a stable, safe and superior work environment is why their company has been so successful for over 70 years.

The Oliver’s may have been dealt a lucky hand and maybe they even penetrated the auto industry right at the exact moment that they should have, but their attitudes are what has kept their engine running properly all these years. John Oliver III, quoting him directly, said it most perfectly:

“You determine your attitude every day that you wake up.
Your surroundings don’t make you. You make your surroundings what they are.
Sometimes you must put on a smiling face even if it’s not a smiling moment, but it impacts everyone around you.”

John Oliver III, Jennifer Oliver Houin & Jessica Oliver….
Oliver Ford-Lincoln in Plymouth, Indiana
Luck vs. Attitude