Sam Leman began his career as an automobile dealer April 1963. Starting
with eight employees, he transformed a Roanoke , Illinois, service
station into a thriving Chevrolet dealer. At this location, he became
downstate Illinois' largest Corvette dealer, selling 100 Corvettes in
1969.
In November 1978, Sam Leman Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Pontiac
in Eureka was established. In 1985, the dealership expanded into its
present location on Route 24 and sold some 3,000 automobiles. Sam Leman
acquired two Bloomington dealerships featuring Chrysler, Plymouth,
Volkswagen, Audi and Mazda in March 1986. By the end of the year, the
two dealerships sold 1,600 units and became the largest Chrysler dealer
in central Illinois.
One year later. in May 1987, the Leman
family acquired Sam Leman Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge in Morton, Illinois.
It quickly became one of the largest Chrysler dealerships in the
Chicago regions.
1989 was a busy year. Sam Leman Bloomington
acquired the Jeep-Eagle store in March, the Eureka store added a Buick
franchise in April, and a Dodge dealership was acquired in Peoria in
July. In August 1990, the Lincoln-Mercury franchise was added at the
Bloomington store.
Sam was actively involved in the business until
February 3, 1994, when he died in an automobile accident. The business
are now owned and operated by Ben and Tem Leman and their families. The
Eureka store spun off to Sam's daughter Beverly and her husband Rich
Bertschi in 1994. Third generation family members also became employed
by the dealerships, extending the family tradition.
The Lemans
acquired the assets of Century Chevrolet in Bloomington in april 2000,
renaming the store Leman's Chevy City. In april 2001, BMW of Peoria
joined the Sam Leman Automotive Group. These two new additions promise
to be the largest of their respective families in mid-state Illinois.
Altogether, Sam Leman Inc. employs 300 people and continues to focus on
being an automotive force to the benefit of our customers.
Sam, Tim, and Ben have worked very had to get where they are today.
Please let us help you with one of your biggest decisions. Here at Sam
Leman Dodge City we like to treat our customers like they are family
too.
We have a strong and committed sales staff with many
years of experience satisfying our customers needs. Feel free to browse
our inventory online, request more information about vehicles, set up a
test drive or inquire about financing!
About Sam Leman - Your Peoria
Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Dealer
At Sam Leman, we offer new
Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep cars in
Peoria, along with used
cars, trucks and SUVs by
top manufacturers. Our sales staff will help you find that new or used
car you have been searching for in Peoria.
For years, our financial staff at Sam Leman has offered expert
advice for those seeking a great Chrysler,
Dodge, or Jeep car loan or lease. Our service doesn't stop
there.
Peoria customers can come in and take advantage of our knowledgeable
Chrysler,
Dodge, and Jeep car repair technicians and a fully-stocked
inventory of
Chrysler,
Dodge, and Jeep car parts.
You can reach Sam Leman any time by filling out our contact
form, by calling us, or simply visiting our
Peoria Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealership
at 1801 W
Pioneer Pkwy, Peoria, IL 61615.