The Amazing History of Phil Long & Jay Cimino Can Be Seen On The Walls and In The Hearts Of Our Employees.
The amazing history of Phil Long Ford Colorado Springs: Mr. Philip Long mastered his training as a Hellcat fighter pilot in the South Pacific. He successfully flew 120 missions from the USS Enterprise, the most decorated ship of this era. He was also shot down twice. mastered his training as a Hellcat fighter pilot in the South Pacific. He successfully flew 120 missions from the USS Enterprise, the most decorated ship of this era. He was also shot down twice. In September 1945, Mr. Long was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. One month later, he and R. Doenges purchased their first Ford Store in the Colorado Springs area. In 1975, Philip Long brought in Jay Cimino as his partner, general manager and eventually company CEO.


