About Us

About Us

Learn more about J.C. Lewis Lincoln Savannah

Hey there, from the team at J.C. Lewis Motor Company Inc.! We're the proud parent company of J.C. Lewis Lincoln in Savannah, GA, and J.C. Lewis Lincoln in Statesboro. We're thrilled to once again be your go-to Lincoln dealer in Savannah and beyond, serving up smiles and top-notch service to the entire Georgia and South Carolina coastal areas!

Whether you're in Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Hilton Head, Brunswick, or anywhere nearby, we're here for you and your Lincoln needs. Our mission? To make your automotive experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. We're all about transparency, trust, and treating you like part of our family.

At J.C. Lewis Lincoln, we're not just about selling cars; we're about creating lasting relationships. With over 108 years in the car biz, we've learned a thing or two about making customers happy. From browsing our luxury lineup to hitting the road in your new ride, we're here to make it all a breeze.

Experience the Lincoln Way™ at J.C. Lewis Lincoln Savannah – it's all about convenience, luxury, and a whole lot of smiles. And guess what? We'll even deliver your shiny new Lincoln right to your door anywhere in the southeast!

Ready to join the J.C. Lewis family? Give us a call, shoot us a message, or drop by for a chat. We can't wait to show you why folks keep coming back to J.C. Lewis for all their Lincoln needs. Let's make your Lincoln dreams a reality – together!

an old advertisement for a car with a picture of a man in the back of the car and a picture of a woman in the back of the car

1912

When J.C. Lewis Sr. bought a Ford dealership in Savannah from his golf buddy Jimmy Weeks.

1917

A 15-year-old boy named Sam Steinberg applied for a job with J.C. Lewis Ford and worked there for an astonishing 80 years. He was a trusted advisor and was absolutely essential to the dealership’s success until he passed away at the age of 95.

a black and white photo of a building in the middle of a street with cars parked in front of it

1942

J.C. Lewis Jr. inherits the dealership and begins to learn the business via a pay-phone from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia

1962

The dealership moved to Abercorn Street and remains there to this day. It was the success and determination of J.C. Lewis Ford that motivated other dealerships to relocate to Abercorn Street, thus creating the Automobile Dealer Row which is still the highest-trafficked area in Savannah’s automobile business 40 years later.

a man in a suit and tie standing next to an old car in front of a crowd of people

1975

Walter N. Lewis began working full-time at J.C. Lewis Ford, your local Ford dealership and he was instrumental in the recent modernization of the dealership’s Savannah facility.

2005

Walter will tell you that he was extremely fortunate to be able to work with his father almost every day until his death in 2005. Walter is the third generation principal at the dealership and feels honored, privileged, and blessed to have followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. The same virtues and beliefs that allowed the business to succeed at the beginning of the 20th century are still in place today.

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2012

J.C. Lewis Ford celebrated a proud 100 years of business

2014

The first time J.C. Lewis Ford expands outside of Savannah, Georgia.  J.C. Lewis Ford Statesboro is the first J.C. Lewis Ford location in a different city. 

2015

Walter N. Lewis was named the nominee for the Georgia Automobile Dealers Association’s “Time Dealer of the Year. With more than 100 years of experience, you can see why J.C. Lewis Ford, your local Ford dealership, is the go-to destination for your next Ford in Savannah.”

2016

J.C. Lewis Ford expands to an 8-acre site in Hinesville's Downtown District, J.C. Lewis Ford Hinesville. J.C. Lewis Ford's first Quicklane location is built at J.C. Lewis Ford Hinesville. 

2022

Walter and Julian Lewis meet Ford CEO, Jim Farley and discuss the future of Ford advancement in technology. 

2023

J.C. Lewis Ford builds its first e-elite certified dealership in Pooler, Georgia.  The state-of-the-art facility is the first Ford dealership of its kind in Georgia.