Kentucky Group Buys 3 Dealerships in Arkansas

Wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer group Superior Van & Mobility of Louisville, Kentucky, has purchased Presidential Conversions and its locations in Jonesboro, Fayetteville and Little Rock.

The Arkansas dealerships began operating under the Superior banner earlier this month.

“Presidential Conversions has a great reputation and loyal customers,” Owner and President Sam Cook said in a news release. “We look forward to meeting them and exceeding their expectations, and we’re thrilled to provide Arkansas wheelchair users expanded access to one of the nation’s largest inventories of affordable wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts, and mobility aids.” 

Before the acquisition, the family-owned Superior had 16 stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida.  

Founded by John Wilson, Presidential Conversions began as a luxury van converter in 1977. 

The company switched to mobility vehicle conversions in 1981, and eventually added mobility scooters, wheelchairs and home-modifications to its product line. 

Presidential Conversion will continue to offer personal mobility aids and home modification services under the name Presidential Mobility. 

“I’ve known Sam Cook for many years and have great respect for Superior’s business philosophy,” Wilson said in the release. “As I began to consider semi-retirement, it was very important I find the right company to hand the vehicle business off to, one that would continue to take great care of our customers. I’m thrilled things are aligning with Superior because I know our clients will continue to be in good hands.”