Cavender Ford of OKC

The Cavender family has become as much a part of South Texas as some of its landscape, and as close to a dynasty as you can get. Our family business begins with James M. Cavender. James grew up in San Antonio, TX, and began his career in the automotive industry working for Goade Motor Company on Lexington Avenue. Because of his aptitude and work ethic, James was selected in the 1930's by General Motors to become a trainer in its sales division. James became a familiar face to the owner of a local Oldsmobile dealership, Mr. E. A. Kinsel. In 1939, Mr. Kinsel became concerned about the future of his dealership and lured James away from General Motors by hiring him as the sales manager of his dealership. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Kinsel asked James if he would consider buying his business. And so begins the Cavender Auto Family story. Today, with now several additional acquisitions of other automotive dealership franchises, a fourth generation of the Cavender Auto family is following in their predecessors' footsteps. Joining the Cavender Family and Partners, Operators and executives committed to continuing the ideals and traditions started more than 80 years ago. They are proving, once again, the Cavender Auto Family is devoted to the ideal, "Make Confidence Happen"!