A legend in car sales is about to call it a day after more than 33 years in the business at Dubbo.
‘Tommy Toyota’ Sullivan dealt in a way that saw customers become friends and his good reputation extended across Australia.
On Tuesday colleagues and loyal clients gathered at Dubbo City Toyota to farewell the man regarded as the “epitome” of the business.
Mr Sullivan began his career in 1983, when the dealership was Sainsbury Toyota.
He came from a rural community and serving people on the land was always a particular interest.
“I’ve spent a lot of time out on properties selling cars instead of being here in the office,” he said.
It’s no wonder one particular model holds a special place in his heart.
“My favourite vehicle has always been, it’s the first one I sold, the Toyota Landcruiser,” he said.
Dealer principal David Hayes said Mr Sullivan was a “stalwart” of the dealership, and the epitome of what they stood for with “his honesty and respect and being upfront with people”.
Faye Wheeler
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
