The name remains the same, but after 29 years, Old Country Auto Sales, 514 Airways Blvd., has a new owner.

Lonnie Cobb, who owns automobile dealerships in Humboldt and Henderson purchased Old Country Auto from Bobby Greene.

He began operations September 4.

“I was at the red light at the (Highway 45) bypass and Airways, and gave Bobby a call,” Lonnie said. “Bobby was ready to retire. I came by on Tuesday (August 28), and Thursday (August 30), we made an offer.”

Lonnie also owns Lonnie Cobb Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep in Humboldt, Lonnie Cobb Ford in Henderson and Dealer Connect Auto Auction in Jackson.

Lonnie’s wife Danna said a few cosmetic changes are in the future, but no major changes are expected.

“We were looking to purchase an automobile dealership in Jackson,” Danna said. “So this is a blessing.”

The dealership has a staff of about 10 people.

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(PHOTO: Lonnie Cobb and wife Danna, own Old Country Auto, 514 Airways Boulevard)
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