History of Sexton Ford

Sexton Ford's story began with its original owner, Bill Sexton, who established the store in downtown Moline. In the late 1960s, Al Pellegrini came to the Quad-Cities and took over the dealership. By 1971, Sexton Ford had moved to its current location at 3802 16th Street in Moline.

Part of Al Pellegrini's grand vision was to develop the South Park area into an auto plaza, with competing dealerships centralized in one area. To achieve this, he purchased nearby swamp land, which is now known as the South Park Auto Plaza, currently housing three dealerships.

The family business continued to thrive as Al's sons joined him in running the dealership. In 1980, Randy Pellegrini became the new owner of Sexton Ford, joined by his brother Gary. Randy led the dealership until his death in 2021. Under Randy's leadership, Sexton Ford became known for its welcoming atmosphere, where everyone was treated like family. Randy's positive attitude, infectious belly laughs, and genuine friendship left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Today, Randy's son Vince Pellegrini operates Sexton Ford, continuing the family legacy. The dealership remains dedicated to the values instilled by Randy, ensuring that every customer experiences the warmth and camaraderie that has defined Sexton Ford for decades.