Ferrari Mailing List: Ron Tonkin Dealerships Sold to Gee Automotive

[Gary Reed (gary]

I was fortunate to have met Ron and his wife Marci at a number of NW club events. They were also very friendly

and nice to everyone and Ron loved to talk about cars. 

 

The last time was a two night weekend event in Eastern WA in 2009.  Ron had brought a brand spanking new fly yellow 599 GTB and he drove it like

he stole it!

 

Here's a video that a club member recorded of Ron telling a story  to our dinner group about his 288 GTO, which was the very last one off the production line.

Enzo personally wanted Ron to have the last one.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyrQyD6xT1c

 

 

Gary

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian E. Buxton

To: Gary Reed

Cc: The FerrariList

Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 5:26 PM

Subject: [Ferrari] Ron Tonkin Dealerships Sold to Gee Automotive

US's oldest Ferrari dealership remains in family ownership, other dealerships sold ...

With the two groups selling a combined 38,771 vehicles in 2015, the acquisition creates one of the nation’s Top 50 dealer groups and the one of the largest dealer groups on the West Coast. The Tonkin name will remain on all of the group's dealerships, and its brand will continue to grow and expand in the Portland area, officials said.

A spokesperson for Gee Automotive said the Tonkins will retain their Ferrari and Maserati dealership. The location was the first U.S.-based Ferrari dealership when the Tonkins opened its doors in 1966.

http://www.fi-magazine.com/news/story/2016/12/ron-tonkin-dealerships-sold-to-gee-automotive.aspx?ref=enews-thursday-new-20161215&utm_campaign=enews-thursday-new-20161215&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Enewsletter

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