Bismarck Motor Company

In July 2011 Bismarck Motor Company joined Kupper Automotive, in Mandan, as part of the Rydell Group, a Dealer Group based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Rydell group currently has 50+ locations, with over 100 franchises and 2000 employees. There are dealerships in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona and California.

The Rydell Group is recognized as being the largest dealer group in the U.S. that operates under a common philosophy, not ownership. What this means is every Rydell Dealership is independently owned while using the same philosophy which was explained earlier, in operating our business.

Our parent company was founded by Leonard Rydell who started in the car business in the 1940's in Montgomery, Minnesota and later moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota. Along with his love for hunting, fishing, and flying Leonard was actively involved with the Rydell Group along with his son Wes. Leonard passed away in April 2000 at the age of 86. Wes Rydell has been involved in the automotive industry since the early 1960's. Wes has won many awards for his efforts and has filled the position of President of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council.

The uniqueness of our organization really is in the way we continue to grow our dealer group.