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Hamer Toyota
Hamer History
The Hamer Family Farm, formerly at Sepulveda Blvd. and San Fernando Mission, was
purchased in 1917 for $1,200 by Charles G. Hamer. It included a small house and it
was there the family made fruit boxes and crates for the big citrus growers in the Valley.
Before the freeway, old Sepulveda was the main road to go over the mountains into the
Santa Clarita Valley. Because it was a steep climb many of the old cars and Model T’s
would overheat and coast back down the hill to the front door of the Hamer farm for
water. Location was everything and the Hamer family built their home and a service
station to take care of those people in need.

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The first car franchise was Hudson in 1945 called Hamer Motors, Inc., later to become
Mission Motors, which grew to be the largest Hudson sales volume dealer in the
Western States.
In April 1965 Lee Hamer took a risk, with the then little-known Toyota brand, and became
the first exclusive Toyota dealer in Southern California.

Now, a New Era has Begun
Hamer Toyota has a new owner, as of November, 2011. The family started their business
in Utah in the 1930’s, much like Lee Hamer did here. Hamer Toyota and Scion is now
the flagship franchise of the Ken Garff Group. We are continuing to serve our community
by supporting local non-profit organizations, schools, the poor and the underprivileged.
Many of the friendly staff you’ve known for years are still at Hamer, along with some new
people to add to the mix. We are eager to show off our new and amazing renovations and
we invite you to stop by and check out our state-of-the-art service department, brand new
showrooms and parts department.

Healthiest Smiles
in the Universe

Same Corner of the Valley
for Four Generations:
Hamer Toyota
11041 Sepulveda Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
T: 818-365-9621
hamertoyota.com

Dave
Gilman

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