The story
Founded by Thomas H. Friedkin in 1969.1
Private company
Gulf States Toyota Distributors
Logo: SSuggests, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American automobile distributor
Gulf States Toyota, founded in 1969, is a private distributor of Toyota vehicles in the United States. They are franchised by Toyota Motor Sales, USA to sell vehicles to car dealerships in the five states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.2 It was founded by Thomas H. Friedkin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1969Founded1
- Industryautomotive aftermarket1
- HeadquartersHouston1
- Websitewww.gst.buyatoyota.com
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Gulf States Toyota, founded in 1969, is a private distributor of Toyota vehicles in the United States. They are franchised by Toyota Motor Sales, USA to sell vehicles to car dealerships in the five states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.2
Leadership
Who has led Gulf States Toyota Distributors, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderThomas H. Friedkin1
Timeline
- 1969Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.gst.buyatoyota.com1
- WikipediaGulf States Toyota Distributors
- WikidataQ16994625
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsGulf States Toyota Distributors logo by SSuggests, Public domain