Michael Morris Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I have know about this for awhile but didnt want to post until it was 100% done! I know how deals can go belly up at the last minute. Just a quick background on Wayne Morris Ford. Dad started here in 1983. Its pretty much been a family business since the beginning. I worked here during the summers and after school. We moved from a TINY little store to alot nice store 10 years ago. Its always been tough because of the lack of capital. About 5 years ago me and my brother in law bought out some other guys that Dad had brought in. Again we knew it would be tough because of lack of capital but we belived it was the right thing to do. Like ALL car folks we think its going to be better NEXT month!!! About a year ago Marvin Ragan (Davids Uncle) came to Dad and asked if we were interested in selling!! It was an answer to our prayers!! Well yesterday it FINALLY finished up and we our now David Ragan Ford! David Ragan drives the Rouch Fenway UPS #6. Hes from a small town about 10 minutes from Perry. So his Dad (Ken Ragan, also was a NASCAR driver in the 80s) is going to be the Dealer. My brother in law and I are going to run the sales just like we always have. We are under contract to stay here! The Ragans didnt want to come if Brian and I werent going to stay!! Now the exciting news is that we are going to be able to have ALOT of units in inventory, money to advertise, and FRESH ownership! The sad news is Dads been here for almost 30 years. Hes going to semi retire. I have worked with him everyday for 15 years!! Its going to be sad to come to work and him not being here EVERYDAY!!! If anyone wants a David Ragan autograph I can make that happen now!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 That is AWESOME.....Congrats, and I am sure your Dad could use the "Semi-Retired" status, sounds like he earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats Michael. Well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Michael Very cool! How about a David Regan Ford sponsored SCCA GT350? Great advertising. Best of luck with your new venture. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Wayne Morris Ford will always hold a special place in my heart.... Congrats to Dad and best of luck to you Michael, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats, and best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats to you and your family MM. I think retirement is a good thing as long as you stay busy. Heck, I bet your boy can keep your dad busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fontech Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Tell your dad he can now enjoy a latte at Starbucks at 10:00am and enjoy his time with another venture. All the best to you and your brother-in-law with the new dealership. Till we meet at the 2011 Vegas Bash... Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Very good! Wish you all the best of luck! Go #6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hispony Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 The Ragans didnt want to come if Brian and I were going to stay!! That better be a typo. We still have fond memories of our trip to Perry to get Peaches: 1-Being told to "Just look for the guy with a cap, he's your ride to the dealership" at Macon airport. It was true, out of the five non-workers in the terminal, he WAS the only one in a cap. (.Delta used to have scheduled service between Macon and Atlanta.) 2-Dad coming out to "Meet the yankees". I hope he can relax and have some fun now. Congrats, and I hope this works out great for your family. Please let your new boss know you need a week off in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks for catching the TYPO!! We are staying! We are excited about the NEW ADVENTURE!!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 thanks for the shower in dad's office, we never would have made the 2000 miles in 29 hours or back to work the next day without it! Of course, the excellent deal and unriveled customer service was also very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats on the sale and best of luck on your new future. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 MM, that is sad but I am glad it has worked out for all of you. Can we still "hang out" in the showroom and talk cars? If not, I need to talk to the new owner! Best of luck. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ati Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 MM, that is sad but I am glad it has worked out for all of you. Can we still "hang out" in the showroom and talk cars? If not, I need to talk to the new owner! Best of luck. Craig Michael, Best of Luck to you and your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig-It Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats Michael! :beerchug: Here's to the new dealership and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh8SnakeDriver Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Michael, Congrat's on the new venture! Wishing the best for the "New " dealership! Tell your Dad to enjoy retirement (fully or semi) because he has earned it. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats Michael!!! Hope all goes well with the new owner and your dad enjoys a bit of relaxing now. Sounds like he's earned it. See you at the Bash. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats Michael!!! Hopefully you can still be in charge of everything still...LOL. Glad your dad can get some rest. Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockdog Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 That's great news. I seem to recall a backwards "R" or some such in the "MORRIS" on the side of the building. "RAGAN" has an "R". Did you mandate that the "R" must be backwards, or no sale? -Pockdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Congrats on the dealership sale! Best of luck to your Father in his retirement! One of these days I'm going to come down and visit you in "God's Country"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 The end of family legacies are always hard. To go to the same building with a new (not family) name on it is going to be hard. Best wishes. Now how about those Ford GT questions I asked in the PMs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 The end of family legacies are always hard. To go to the same building with a new (not family) name on it is going to be hard. Best wishes. Now how about those Ford GT questions I asked in the PMs? With all the change over stuff going on the last month or so I got WAY behind on PMs. PLEASE resend them now that I have more time for TS stuff MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 With all the change over stuff going on the last month or so I got WAY behind on PMs. PLEASE resend them now that I have more time for TS stuff MM PM sent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Ill keep my eye out!! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Congrats on the new direction for your dealership :beerchug: Best wishes to you and your father. Hope to see you at the Bash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naa-V-Doc Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 So many people Never get to retirement and enjoy the fruits of their labor - sadly, my father did not. Your dad has earned this time and now it's time to enjoy the grandkids, life, and all. How blessed you are to have worked under your fathers guidance for all those years. As a chapter ends, a new one opens... Best Wishes and you can be sure, the next Shelby or Boss will be bought from you. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Michael, Congrats on your new venture! It sounds like a great opportunity came together for you all and can't help but be a great success. Also, my wife is big Nascar fan and was back at the opening of the Hall of Fame this year. She would love to have David's autograph to add to those in the collection. I'm going to resend a PM from a while back and I'll talk to you about that as well. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 snake Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Best of luck Michael with the new venture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Best of luck on the next chapter for you and your brother. Congratulations to your Dad. May he have a long, joyful retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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