Our History

J.E. Horne founded our company in 1961 when purchased the old Dixie Ford Dealership and commenced its operation as Horne Motor Company in downtown Greenville, across from the Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.  Mr. Horne was primarily remembered as a teacher of those entering the automobile business in South Carolina.

In May of 1966, Mr. Foster McKissick II, purchased Mr. Horne's interest, and our company's name was changed to Fairway Ford Inc.  A year later, an eight-and a-half acre tract of land was acquired on Laurens Road.  In May 1967, Fairway moved into new facilities regarded by many as the best in the region.  Outstanding sales resulted in phenomenal growth.  Louis Williamson, one of Mr. Horne's young employees, became President and helped to lead and contribute to our success.

One the evening of October 25, 1990, tragedy struck when Foster McKissick II, was killed in a plane crash near Georgetown, South Carolina.  His son, Foster McKissick III, had executive control of Fairway Ford Inc. at the time of his father's death and continued on as its President.  Under the leadership of Mr. McKissick III, Fairway Ford has grown into one of the most well-respected dealerships in the State of South Carolina.

Fairway Ford continues as a successful organization in the Upstate of South Carolina because of its hard working, dedicated employees who remain committed to providing the highest quality of service to our valued customers.