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The Van Horn Automotive Group Timeline
1961
In honor of the Founders of Van Horn Automotive Group. To Joe Van Horn, whose hard work and ambition helped his dream of owning a dealership become a reality. To Joe’s wife Kay Van Horn, whose compassion for others and love for literacy and volunteer work is carried through Van Horn’s involvement in the community to this day.
1966
Joe Van Horn, his wife Kay, and six children move from Chicago to Plymouth, WI. The purchase of their first dealership, Wagner Chevrolet, marks the beginning of Van Horn Automotive Group. Joe’s operating style is to prioritize the needs of the customer, and he takes the first step by changing business hours for the sake of customer convenience.
1977
Van Horn Chevrolet was moves from the downtown location on Factory and Schwartz Streets to the east side of Plymouth on Eastern Avenue. This is a strategic move with the intent to create future opportunities for land development and expansion. This picture to the right shows Joe Van Horn, associates and builders at the Groundbreaking ceremony.
1978**
The new Van Horn Chevrolet dealership is completed.
1984
Thomas Van Horn pursues ownership of another Van Horn dealership outside of Plymouth, but passes away unexpectedly in an unfortunate auto accident. He is survived his wife Sue and son Jeff.
1987
Joe’s son, Chuck Van Horn enters the family business and opens Van Horn Dodge in downtown Plymouth on Factory and Schwartz Streets. In 1994, an electrical fire severely damages the building, so the dealership is moved next to Joe Van Horn Chevrolet on Eastern Avenue. Today, the original building is home to the Plymouth Arts Center
1989
Joe’s daughter, Joann and her Husband Dan Wieland, buy an Oldsmobile Dealership on the north side of Sheboygan and eventually bring in the Hyundai franchise. Chuck later purchases the Oldsmobile Hyundai dealership to become the first Van Horn dealership outside of Plymouth.
1993
Van Horn expands outside of dealerships and opens Wisconsin Consumer Credit for automotive finances, rental payment and debt collections.
1995
Joe’s daughter, Teresa Van Horn takes the General Manager position at Van Horn Chevrolet. Now retired, Joe keeps an office at Van Horn Dodge.
1996
Joe Van Horn passes away, leaving the business in the hands of his children, and an indelible mark on the Plymouth community.
2002
Kay Van Horn passes away, marking the end of the first generation of the Van Horn family business.
Chuck Van Horn and his brother J.P. open Van Horn Hyundai of Fond Du Lac, establishing the first dealership outside of Sheboygan County.
2007
Chuck partners with Chrysler World Auto of Green Bay, helping it become a successful Chrysler-Ford dealership.
2009
Chrysler in Plymouth closes and sells the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM franchises to Van Horn Dodge.
2010
Van Horn opens Sheboygan County Budget Auto of Plymouth, at the location of the original Chrysler dealership. It became the first Van Horn dealership dedicated exclusively to used vehicle sales.
2011
2012
The Mazda franchise was added to Van Horn Hyundai of Sheboygan. In the same year, Chuck and his brother J.P. opened Dane County Auto of Stoughton, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM
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