Editor’s note: This is a letter to the editor submitted by Bob Tiffany, owner of Tiffany Motor Co. Look to the Free Lance online Friday and in Tuesday’s edition for an expanded story on local auto dealerships affected by Big 3 bailout talks.
By BOB TIFFANY
Upon hearing an unfounded rumor of his demise, Mark Twain once remarked, “The report of my death has been greatly exaggerated.” Now I know how he must have felt. During the last month or so, there has been a nasty and totally false rumor circulating around town that Tiffany Motor Company is closing. Although it is somewhat understandable how rumors like this get started and fueled – given the very difficult retail environment all of us are dealing with – it does a great disservice to our company and all of our fine employees to keep hearing it.
Within a few months, Tiffany Motor Company will be celebrating its 99th year anniversary, and as the oldest Ford dealership in California, we’re looking forward to throwing a huge party for our 100th in 2010. We have all lived through a lot of ups and downs over the years – including, I might add, the Great Depression – and we have every intention to survive this down period as well. So let me repeat: Tiffany Motor Company is not going anywhere! We look forward to continuing to serve Hollister and San Benito County in its many automotive needs during the balance of 2008, and into 2009 and beyond.
And if you can’t think of that perfect Christmas gift, I suggest you come by to see us. I can guarantee you that a new car or truck “under the tree” will be the most memorable gift you’ve ever given!
Happy Holidays.
Bob Tiffany
Tiffany Motor Company
