About Our New & Used Ford Dealership in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to the Family, Welcome to Jim Ellis Ford
Henry Ford took several leaps of faith in his life, launching three unsuccessful automotive companies before striking gold with the Ford Motor Company and the Model T. His determination to put the world on wheels wasn’t stifled by failure. Instead, his determination and passion ultimately expanded our horizons and transformed every aspect of our lives. That’s an incredible legacy that we’re honored to continue here at Jim Ellis Ford, but we also have a legacy of our own and, like Ford, are dedicated to changing your experience behind the wheel.
Our Legacy: How It All Began
Decades after Henry Ford debuted the Model T, a young boy named Jim Ellis spent his childhood on the grounds of the Atlanta Prison Farm, where his grandfather was superintendent and his father was a foreman. Growing up on the farm, Jim developed an unparalleled work ethic. He spent his free time running a milk, paper, and laundry route, helping with a local construction company, and running a concession stand at Grant Park. Although his jobs evolved, Jim’s passion never faltered as he enrolled at West Georgia College and later transferred to Georgia State University. He worked his way through by doing odd jobs as a salesman, prison guard, and prison foreman. Idle time was something Jim never wasted.
After graduating with his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1957, Jim worked in Atlanta for the next few years before enlisting in the United States Army. He served two years, returned home, and picked up where he left off––looking for his niche. Jim found it in 1960 when he was hired by General Motors and launched his career in the automotive industry.
Jim spent a decade with General Motors, and as he learned the ropes, he discovered a newfound passion for offering something unique in the industry. He dreamt of opening a dealership with his name on the sign and delivering a unique, family-centric experience to customers. In 1971, Jim and his wife, Billie, brought that dream to life when they spent their life savings to open Jim Ellis Volkswagen. Little did they realize, but that first dealership marked the beginning of an incredible legacy.
Our Legacy Today: What We Offer
Jim’s vision and passion for serving customers remained at the forefront of his endeavors as he expanded his dealerships and established Jim Ellis Automotive. Before long, his family of dealerships earned nationwide recognition, including receiving the Consumer Choice Award for Business Excellence for 21 consecutive years. For Jim, the accolades reflected his work ethic and commitment to treating everyone, from his customers to his team, like family. He built a handcrafted legacy we’re dedicated to continuing today.
Although Jim and his son and former CEO, Jimmy, passed away in 2022, their legacy lives on at Jim Ellis Ford. Our dealership and many others under the Jim Ellis Automotive banner are staffed by third and fourth-generation Ellis family members that share Jim’s passion and commitment. It’s a family-oriented dealership experience to the core.
We’re excited to welcome you into that family, building a lasting and meaningful relationship with you. It’s exactly how Jim envisioned it, and it’s how buying a vehicle should be––rewarding, worthwhile, and exciting. We can’t wait to share that experience and partner with you every mile and adventure ahead, from sales and service to every automotive need in between.
- Sales:770-677-0730
- Service:770-874-0325
- Parts:770-677-0790
- Mon - Sat7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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- Mon - Sat7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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- Mon - Sat7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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What our recent customers say
Repair took one month and one day. Service Advisor never took initiative to inform me and never returned voice mails on his direct line. After three weeks, contacted Service Manager, who did not return call for week, until I requested a meeting with the General Manager. About a week after getting car back,Tire Pressure Monitoring System, one of the repair items, not working again. Worst dealer ever.
Jalen Alexander was amazing and the staff took care of everything. Great place to shop for a new vehicle
Purchased a new truck today and the experience was great. Emmanuel was ready for us when we arrived, helped us with the vehicle, and got us squared away. Andre was the man and made the finance process painless and quick. Thanks both for such a smooth and professional experience.
Emmanuel was extremely helpful and the process was very smooth. The trade-in process was great as well.
Louis was a fantastic salesman! Very kind and PATIENT! He got us everything we asked for/needed to make the deal happen. Notably we had 2 small children with us and the patience was admirable! Helping with car seats, car transferring, and keeping the kids engaged while we debated over cars. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Today , I walked into the Jim Ellis dealership with a pessimistic outlook. However, I walked out of the dealership a happy customer. Jay Wiggins, my Sales Associate, was very polite & relatable. He explained the process in detail and worked with me until we came to an agreement. Overall, I had a great experience at Jim Ellis Ford.
great customer service by emmanuel aguierea and excellent car and truck inventory also great financing
GREAT SERVICE AS ALWAYS. ALWAYS DONE IN A TIMELY MANNER AT A FAIR PRICE. I WILL CONTINUE DOING MY SERVICE AT JIM ELLIS FORD
Good experience. Would come again. Nice car. As described. Helpful and nice staff. Was good.
Louis was a great Sales Consultant! Very friendly and knowledgeable and made our experience fun and comfortable. I’ve been to many Ford dealerships and I can say we made a purchase and left happy with our deal!
Jalen was easy to work with. Such a great job, friendly and followed up with me after purchase. Glad I was able to get the vehicle I wanted even though it was more expensive than I wanted it to be in the end.
Emmanuel was very easy to work with, straight forward and easy to reach with would work with him again
Buck was awesome! They didnt have exactly what I was looking for on the lot, so he found it in another state to bring down to the dealership. Kalo made sure the paperwork process was quick so I didnt have the typical 4 hour dealership visit!
Louis was friendly, funny, and took care of our lease return quickly, without pressuring us to purchase the vehicle or look for a new vehicle.
Great pleasure to work with Halil and Denis at Jim Ellis Ford in Sandy Springs!