Kerlin Performance
Performance Without Compromise.
Shelby. Hennessey. Roush. Torque. Ford Performance. Serious vehicles backed by nearly a century of doing business the right way.
We Didn’t Start Kerlin Performance to Be Just Another Performance Dealer
Kerlin Performance was created because we saw an opportunity to bring something different to the performance vehicle market: incredible vehicles combined with the kind of straightforward, personal dealership experience that has defined Kerlin Motor Company since 1927.
Anyone can put a high-horsepower truck or Mustang on a showroom floor. Our goal is to make the entire ownership experience better — from choosing the right vehicle to financing, trade-in, delivery and long-term support.
Performance Backed by 99 Years of History
Kerlin Motor Company was founded in 1927 in Silver Lake, Indiana. Today, we’re still here, still independently operated, and still focused on building relationships that last longer than a single transaction.
Kerlin Performance is the next chapter of that history. We’re combining the reputation and stability of a long-established Ford dealership with some of the most exciting performance vehicles available today.
The vehicles may have changed a little since 1927. The way we believe customers should be treated hasn’t.
What You’ll Find at Kerlin Performance
Shelby American
Shelby Mustangs, Shelby F-150s, Super Snake models, Shelby Off-Road trucks, Super Baja Super Duty models and other limited-production Shelby vehicles.
Hennessey Performance
From the VelociRaptor and Bronco Raptor to Venom performance packages, Kerlin Performance is an authorized source for some of Hennessey’s most powerful Ford-based vehicles.
Roush Performance
Roush performance cars and trucks combine engineered horsepower, aggressive styling and proven Ford-based performance.
Torque Trucks
Specialized Ford trucks including Torque 470 F-150 models and Torque 1200 Super Duty diesel builds for customers who want something beyond a standard factory truck.
Ford Performance
Raptors, Raptor R, Bronco Raptor, Mustang Dark Horse and other specialty Ford performance vehicles are a core part of what we do.
Custom & Limited Builds
From limited-production vehicles to specialty orders and custom builds, we can help customers find or create something that isn’t sitting on every dealership lot.
What Sets Kerlin Performance Apart
Straightforward Pricing
We don’t believe buying a performance vehicle should involve hours of negotiating, hidden fees or surprise add-ons. We believe in market-based pricing and a clear, straightforward conversation.
No Forced Add-Ons
You won’t get to the paperwork and suddenly discover thousands of dollars in mandatory coatings, protection packages or accessories you never asked for.
We Understand Performance Vehicles
These aren’t ordinary vehicles and they shouldn’t be treated like ordinary inventory. We understand the manufacturers, the packages, the performance upgrades, the warranty considerations and the details that matter to enthusiasts and collectors.
Direct Access
You’re not entering a giant call center or being handed from department to department. We’re a smaller dealership by design, and that allows us to provide a more personal, responsive experience.
We Tell You What You Need to Know
If there’s something important about a vehicle, a modification, a warranty or the ownership experience, we’d rather explain it before you buy than surprise you afterward. Selling the vehicle matters. Taking care of the customer matters more.
Performance Financing Without Shotgunning Your Credit
Financing a specialty vehicle can be different from financing a normal daily driver. Vehicle value, loan-to-value, credit profile, term, down payment and the vehicle itself can all affect which lender makes the most sense.
Kerlin Motor Company works with more than 20 lending sources. Instead of sending your credit application everywhere and hoping something sticks, we try to identify the lenders that best fit the structure of your transaction.
Typically, that means narrowing the opportunity down to just a few lenders and finding the best overall financing package available based on the complete deal.
Have a Trade? Bring It.
Performance customers often have interesting trades, and we’re comfortable evaluating more than just basic transportation.
We use current market data and modern appraisal technology to determine a fair market value. Our goal isn’t to play the old dealership game of starting low and making you fight your way toward a real number.
And if trading makes more sense than dealing with strangers in your driveway, paperwork, financing issues and tire-kickers, we can make that part easy too.
You Don’t Have to Live in Indiana
Performance vehicles bring customers to us from well outside Northern Indiana. If you’ve found the right Shelby, Hennessey, Roush, Torque or Ford Performance vehicle here, distance shouldn’t stop the deal.
We can handle much of the process remotely, including vehicle information, trade discussions, financing, paperwork coordination and vehicle transportation.
If you want to fly in and drive home, we’ll help coordinate that too.
Looking for Something Specific?
Some performance vehicles are too limited to simply wait for the perfect configuration to appear in inventory.
Depending on the manufacturer and model, we can assist with retail orders, incoming vehicle reservations and custom configurations including exterior color, stripes, wheels, graphics and available performance options.
If we don’t currently have exactly what you’re looking for, talk to us. Finding the right vehicle is more important than trying to convince you to buy the wrong one.
We’re Thinking Beyond the Day You Buy It
Performance ownership comes with questions that don’t always come with a standard vehicle: break-in procedures, premium fuel requirements, maintenance, modifications, software calibrations and warranty considerations.
We want our customers to understand the vehicle they’re buying so they can enjoy it the way it was intended. If you’re thinking about changing something, tuning something or upgrading something, ask us first. We’d rather help you make an informed decision than find out afterward that a modification created an expensive problem.
The Kerlin Way
Our philosophy is pretty simple: help people make confident decisions.
That means transparent pricing, honest trade values, thoughtful financing, straightforward paperwork and respecting your time.
Want to do everything in person? Great.
Want to handle almost everything by phone, text and email and spend as little time at the dealership as possible? We can do that too.
The process should work around you — not the other way around.
Find Your Next Performance Vehicle
Whether you’re ready to buy, looking for a specific build or just have questions, talk directly with the Kerlin Performance team.