Friendly Ford turns 40 today

Today, Friendly Ford celebrates 40 years of doing business in Southern Nevada. The dealership will celebrate with an appearance by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and showgirls, as well as 1970's displays and cake.

Friendly Ford owner Ed Olliges, the dealership's employees, officials from Ford Motor Co. and Ford Motor Credit representatives will also attend.

Olliges has been the owner and operator of Friendly Ford in Las Vegas since its opening in 1970.

"There is a lot of history here. Friendly Ford has seen some major growth since it opened ... as a dealership and Las Vegas as a city," said Olliges. "You can tell by the excitement of everyone that this is a big, historical event for us."

Olliges said Friendly Ford's success has been based on "being in Las Vegas first and then having long-term employees and customers."

The dealership has customers that have been buying from it for 40 years. Commercial accounts have also accounted for many of Friendly Ford's sales and service department accomplishments and include state and government agencies as clients.

"All our accomplishments are driven by our employees' efforts to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction," Olliges said.

Friendly Ford is a 13-time winner of the Presidents Award, Ford's highest honor for customer satisfaction.

Friendly Ford has always been locally owned and operated at the same location: 660 N. Decatur Blvd., just north of U.S. Highway 95. For more information, call 870-7221 or visit www.FriendlyFordLV.com.