Lockhart Automotive Group
Tradition | History | Excellence
Our History
The proud history of the Lockhart Automotive Group originated with its founder, Freda L. Lockhart. Mrs. Lockhart became Cadillac's first exclusive female dealer in the United States in January, 1972. Mrs. Lockhart's son Marc Lockhart joined the business in 1974 and her daughter, Lynn Kimmel joined in 1975.
Marc Lockhart is the dealer principal of Lockhart Cadillac and directs the daily operation of Lockhart Cadillac North in Fishers and Lockhart Cadillac South in Greenwood. Marc has been named Dealer of the Year, an honor that General Motors only bestows on the most elite in the automotive business. Marc is also the former president of the Indiana Auto Dealers Association.
The Lockhart Automotive Group is truly a family affair. Marc's son, Corey Lockhart, is the New Car Manager at Cadillac of Greenwood and his daughter, Lindsay Walters, is the Marketing Director for the group.
As of 2015 the Lockhart Automotive Group includes Lockhart Cadillac in Fishers and Lockhart Cadillac of Greenwood.
Lockhart's philosophy includes their proud reputation in both sales and service. Lockhart Cadillac is the largest Cadillac Dealership in both sales and service in the state of Indiana. Their service team includes multiple Master Technicians as well as 10 technicians who each have over 15 years of experience.
Lockhart Cadillac has received numerous awards including Time Magazine's Quality Dealer Award in 1978 and 1990. In 1992 they were named the premiere CSI Cadillac Dealer in the Country by General Motors. They have also received 14 consecutive Cadillac Master Dealer Awards. LOCKHART PREFERRED PRE-OWNED was awarded the honor of being the first Motor Trend Certified used car dealership in Indiana.
"There's only one way to do it and that's the right way. There's only one time to do it and that's right now!" - Freda L. Lockhart