The Hendy name has been well respected on the South Coast for over 100 years - from small beginnings selling clothes and bicycles, to the Hendy Group today.
The company is proud to have the history of being
Key dates:
1859
Frederick A Hendy opened a small bicycle and outdoor clothing shop in Whitchurch,
1898
The decision was made to take on the agencies for Benz and Bolle and the Company began to sell cars all over the
1910 Percy Hendy signed a dealership contract with Henry Ford and the Hendy Group became the first official Ford Main dealer in Britain.
1913 – 1918 During the First World War, the Nations Food Production Department put the Company’s skills to good use by servicing and maintaining Fordson Tractors.
1939 – 1945 During the Second World War, after expansion and gaining larger and more versatile sites, the Ministry of Aircraft Production requisitioned the Hendy Group premises to assemble the famous Merlin Spitfire engines.
1990
Always looking to the future and new business prospects, the Company is now operating six car main dealer sites in Hampshire and
1996 For the first time since its association with Benz and Bolle in the early 1900’s, the group took on the dealership responsibilities for another car manufacturer – the emerging Japanese company Honda. Hendy Honda, an independent sales and servicing operation, was set up in the West Country City of Exeter.
1998
The company’s 100th birthday year in the motor trade.
The company’s one hundredth year witnessed a move into new custom designed Group administration offices in Chandlers Ford and the construction of a new purpose built Hendy Ford Dealership in
1999
To expand the rental side of the company Hendy took the opportunity to purchase the business of
2004
Following from the success of Hendy Honda, the growing Mazda brand was added to our franchise portfolio, and has become a strong addition to the Group based at our
2006 During 2006, Hendy Mazda has expanded and has taken on a dealership in Hiltingbury, Chandlers Ford, and Kia has also been incorporated into the expanding franchise portfolio of the Hendy Group.
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