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Edward Napleton opened his first automotive business in 1931 on Chicago’s South Side. (Edward W Napleton) With a $700 loan, a strong work ethic and a belief in common courtesy, he opened the Napleton Buick Service Station. Francis Napleton, Edward’s son, was by his side to help foster the growth of the young business in its early years.
Napleton’s first dealership was a DeSoto franchise. When that brand was discontinued with little warning, Napleton quickly aligned itself with another Chrysler nameplate, Plymouth, eventually being awarded several additional franchises. Edward Napleton and Francis both believed in hard work and exceptional customer service, values that they passed down to the next generation of Napletons. Five of Francis’ eight children have worked in the auto business their entire lives.
Edward Napleton (middle initial F), Francis’ son, is a third-generation auto dealer. He began his career as a kid sweeping the floors at the dealership owned by his father and grandfather. He moved up the ranks, serving as a technician, then in sales and finance, and eventually as a general manager. At just 23 years of age, Ed became the youngest car dealer in the United States when he was awarded a Pontiac dealership in Blue Island, Illinois.
Today, the Ed Napleton Family operates more than 74 franchises in seven states. Taking pride in helping each community they live and work in, the Napleton Family name has become synonymous with excellence and teamwork. What started as a small family-owned business has blossomed into one of the most forward-thinking dealership groups in the country. Four of Ed’s five children have proudly joined him in pursuing the family business and have a hand in the company’s day-to-day operations.
The Ed Napleton Auto Group remains dedicated to their customers in every aspect of the car buying experience and providing unparalleled customer satisfaction.
![]() Edward NapletonEdward Napleton is the president of the Napleton Automotive Group. As a third generation car dealer, Edward was the youngest car dealer in the United States when he was awarded a Pontiac dealership. As the current president of the group, Edward Napleton has taken what he learned from his father and grandfather, and used that and his own ideas to grow the Napleton Automotive Group to what it is today! A fortunate father of 5, Edward Napleton has 4 of his children that work in the Automotive group on the day to day operations. Generation after generation from Edward W. Napleton down to Eddie Napleton Jr., the Napleton family has continued to learn and grow to new levels, and the common variable is the focus on treating every customer with the respect and kindness that the group was founded on. Now Edward Napleton gets to spend time with the 5th generation of Napletons; His grand children. One of the fourth generation of Napleton that works within the group is Eddie Napleton…. |
Eddie NapletonSon of Edward Napleton, husband of Jami Napleton and father of 3. Eddie Napleton and his siblings have kept the tradition going and 4 of 5 of them are in the automotive industry with the Edward Napleton Auto Group. Read more about Eddie Napleton Here. |
Find the Ed Napleton Automotive Group home page right here: https://www.ednapleton.com
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