Previously Grand Touring Cars
Now known and Operating as BMW LONDON
Brief History :
Grand Touring Cars is a locally owned BMW and MINI Dealership. Since its start in the 1970’s, Grand Touring Cars has become synonymous with quality vehicles and dedicated staff. While ownership, business name, and locations have changed, the caliber of both vehicles and staff has remained at the pinnacle of excellence. Grand Touring Cars began by offering a large selection of automobiles from its early location on York St.; it has since grown and in 1991 moved to its current location at 766 Wharncliffe Rd. After being purchased in 1992 by a group of local business entrepreneurs, including current President and Retailer Principal, Bill Duffield, as well as Mr. Dennis Plowright, Grand Touring Cars began an impressive transformation, including the addition of the MINI Dealership in Spring 2008, which included changing the business name to BMW London / MINI London. We’ve been fortunate to have had only minimal turnover with our staff. We have had most of our senior managers with us for over 10 years now. We run our operation like a family, and we believe this is one of our keys to success. BMW :
The history of the BAVARIAN MOTOR WORKS (BMW) is a history of innovation, dedication and determination. Beginning with radio flyer engines, BMW AG produced a variety of products in its early years, eventually shifting to motorcycle production in 1923 and automobiles in 1929. These achievements are reflected in the BMW emblem, symbolizing a rotating airplane propeller from BMW’s early years as an aircraft engine manufacturer. Today, the emblem signifies a global company that annually produces hundreds of thousands of engines, motorcycles, and vehicles.
