Our History

In 1912, Peter S. Heutel founded the Sunset Auto Repair Company on Gravois, which at that time was no more than a country gravel road. It was a popular stopping point where motorists could purchase gasoline, have repair work done, recharge batteries, and refill Presto tanks used in operating gas lights.

In 1916, Peter Heutel, along with son Joseph, became a franchised Ford dealer. Following World War I, another son, John joined the growing firm. Known today as Sunset Ford, fourth and fifth generation Heutels are still behind the wheel of the long time family operated business. Sunset Ford is one of the oldest family run dealerships in the country.

December of 1991, Sunset Ford moved to a new 65,000 square foot facility located at Gravois and Lindbergh, two blocks east of the original location of 1912. The current owners, Jim, Tom and John, believe that the commitment made by their great grandfather in 1912 to customer quality care is still the driving force to making the company successful today.