Sam Swope Auto Group

The Sam Swope Auto Group is owned by the Swope family of Louisville, Kentucky and is composed of 17 dealerships in Louisville, and 7 affiliated dealerships in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Richmond, and Lexington. The Swope Auto Group opened its doors in 1952 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Since those humble beginnings, Sam Swope and his family have grown the business to become the largest dealer in the state delivering over 23,700 vehicles in 2011. Sam Swope retired December 31, 2011, but continues as Founder and a member of the Board of Directors. Over the years, Sam Swope contributed back to his community in numerous ways including service on the Boards of Louisville Water Company, University of Louisville, University of Louisville Hospital, Lincoln Heritage Council of Boy Scouts of America, Kosair Charities, Kosair Childrens Hospital, Norton Hospital, and more. He was honored with the 1971 Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, the 1999 Silver Beaver Award from the Lincoln Heritage ...